L'Avant-Garde

L’Avant-Garde, an elegant French restaurant in the heart of Georgetown, where a sultry, high-energy atmosphere combines sophisticated and fanciful cuisine, classic cocktails, and an extensive wine list. Partner Chef, Sébastien Giannini, proposes a seasonal four course Prix-Fixe Menu, in addition to à la carte, that changes monthly, offering a culinary discovery at each visit. An ode to the French Riviera in Washington, DC.

Restaurant Week Menu:

Le Homard (Lobster), Chef Sébastien's favorite four-course, prix-fixe menu at an exceptional value just for restaurant week:

Restaurant week Lobster Prix-Fixe Menu $65

First Course - La Bouillabaisse de Pierrette featuring Lobster, mussels and branzino in a fragrant saffron fish stew, a classic of the French Riviera.

Second Course- Lobster Salad with grapefruit segments, Granny Smith Apples soaked in vanilla bean syrup, avocado mousse.

Main Course- Lobster Thermidor, a half lobster oven browned with Parmesan, turmeric turned potatoes on a tarragon sabayon.

Dessert -  Crème Brûlée à la vanille