Restaurant

L'Avant-Garde

Elegant, chef-driven French cuisine rooted in tradition, seasonality, and savoir-faire. Partner Chef and Maître Artisan Sébastien Giannini, originally from the French Riviera, presents a menu that reflects generosity, precision, and classic technique. A seasonal four-course prix-fixe menu and refined à la carte offerings evolve monthly, inviting guests to rediscover French cuisine with every visit. An ode to the French Riviera in Washington, DC.

Restaurant week Lobster Prix-Fixe Menu $65

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

Amuse Bouche - Poached Lobster & Caviar bite

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 - Entremets Monaco - Chocolate ganache cake, fresh raspberry coulis

Restaurant Details

Cuisine: French

Patio: Sidewalk Patio

Price Range: $$$

Music: ambiance

Private Dining? Yes

Private Dining Capacity: Seated: 90

Private Dining Capacity: Reception: 90

Private Dining Details: 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 duri