RESERVATIONS
L’Avant-Garde is Georgetown’s definitive French dining destination, a chef-driven restaurant rooted in tradition, seasonality, and uncompromising quality. Set within a historic row house, the experience pairs refined French cuisine with classic cocktails and a thoughtfully curated wine list, offering an intimate and timeless setting for exceptional dining in Washington, DC.
CHEF’S SIGNATURE MENU AT L’AVANT-GARDE
Four Course Lobster Menu $89
Lobster Bisque en Croûte
A velvety lobster bisque tucked beneath a golden puff pastry dome
Lobster Salad
A Chef Sébastien classic from the Riviera, tender baby gem lettuce with grapefruit segments, granny smith apples soaked in a champagne vinaigrette and poached lobster
Lobster Thermidor
A timeless French preparation, elevated L'Avant-Garde style; rich, elegant, and deeply satisfying
Crème Brûlée
Rich vanilla bean cream, crackly sugar crust.
Asparagus SEason
Asparagus four course menu $69
Marinated Tuna, Asparagus and Granny Smith apple, cucumber gazpacho
Burratina and Asparagus Salad. Fresh burratina and asparagus, orange vinaigrette, baby gem lettuce
Seared Riviera Branzino. Steamed white asparagus, Taggiasche olives, confit tomato paste, citrus beurre blanc
Ultimate Chocolate Madirofolo. Chocolate ganache, chocolate sorbet, and cacao jelly
SEMI-PRIVATE DINING ROOM
Seats 10 guests
Our semi-private dining area, located within our Skylight Room, includes an 10-seat table, obscured behind curtains. This room features a commissioned mural, by artist Bryan King, depicting a dinner party set during “Années Folles”, a golden age in French history during the late 1920s known for artistic freedom, social affluence, and a reigning sense of joie de vivre.
Private Events in the Skylight Room
Seats 40 guests
Our Skylight Room can be fully privatized for up to 40 seated guests. Specialty menus of elevated cuisine can be customized for your lunch or dinner. Fill out the form below to host your memorable event at Georgetown’s most elegant address.
Full restaurant privatization available for up to 90 guests.
For inquiries or reservations for parties larger than 6, you can reach out to us using the form below.