L'Auberge Chez Francois is one of those restaurants that you never forget. One of DC's most acclaimed restaurants, it's run by Monsieur Francois and his staff. And they are the epitome of... More

L'Auberge Chez Francois is one of those restaurants that you never forget. One of DC's most acclaimed restaurants, it's run by Monsieur Francois and his staff. And they are the epitome of perfection. The service is always stellar. The food is always amazing. It's a bit out of the way, on a winding road, but it's worth the drive. It's expensive, so it's not somewhere you would go on a regular basis, but it's perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, etc. It's my favorite restaurant and where my husband proposed to me! :)
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Well known in the Washington, DC area as a place for special occasions, this French Alsace restaurant did not disappoint. From the moment you walk it and are greeted, you know it's something... More

Well known in the Washington, DC area as a place for special occasions, this French Alsace restaurant did not disappoint. From the moment you walk it and are greeted, you know it's something special. The service, impeccable. The selections, uniqe and varied. The multiple courses, delicious. For a treat, try the souffle for dessert. For a special occasion, they treat you very well and bring out little extras to sample. The prices are fixe prix and include everything except for drinks (some desserts are a bit extra as well). Unforgettable, best dinner I've ever had.
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L'Auberge Chez Francois is a bit out of the way, requiring you to travel out to Great Falls. For city folks, it might feel like you're way out in the country, until you realize that you're only a... More

L'Auberge Chez Francois is a bit out of the way, requiring you to travel out to Great Falls. For city folks, it might feel like you're way out in the country, until you realize that you're only a few miles from Tyson's Corner. But, oh, it's worth it. L'Auberge is charming, has wonderful, and opt notch service. Rarely stuffy, this isn't a Mortons or even one of the trendy places downtown. And, yet, it's a great special occasion place. It's romantic enough for an anniversary (I had my 4th anniversary dinner there). It's relaxed enough for a special dinner with an old friend. It's fancy enough to celebrate graduation, a big business deal, or a special birthday. Yes, it's expensive. So this isn't the place to take your first date or to for a casual Saturday dinner with the kids. But it's worth it. My only complaint was that, after being seated, they asked which of two special drinks I (and my wife) would like. We were under the impression these came with the meal, so we each picked one. It wasn't until we got the check did we notice they charged us for them (in the $7-$9 range, if I remember correctly). While drinks are rarely free, the way the waiter phrased it made is sound like it was included. Had we known, we would have skipped them because they weren't really our kind of drinks. Want to celebrate in a comfortable place far away from the hustle and bustle? You can't do any better than this. Inn at Little Washington may be nicer and have somewhat better food, but for what they charge... you've better off at L'Auberge.
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For special occasions, come here to experience the best in fine dining. They offer five course price fixed menu's and individual entree's. The cuisine is authentic french and is guaranteed to... More

For special occasions, come here to experience the best in fine dining. They offer five course price fixed menu's and individual entree's. The cuisine is authentic french and is guaranteed to delight. The prices are expensive but well worth it. Its a once-in-a-lifetime experience, or more for those who can afford it.
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