LCD - La Côte D'Or Café

We dined during DC Restaurant Week and left thoroughly satisfied. The service was excellent—attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful. Our server provided clear explanations of the menu items, which made choosing easy. The food was a standout: beautifully executed classic French cuisine with bold, well-balanced flavors. The sauces were rich and perfectly complemented each dish. Desserts were delicious, generous in portion, and the ideal sweet finish. Overall, it was a memorable fine-dining experience. Highly recommend—we’ll definitely be returning!

Elegant cozy restaurant with exceptional food and service. A group of seven of us all order the $80.00 fixed price three course meal. I loved the buttery and garlicky escargot. The beef Bourguignon was also delicious along with the white chocolate lemon mousse. Everyone really enjoyed their meals and wine. The service was great and there was plenty of free parking close by. The meal was on the expensive side but definitely worth it.

Classic, Satisfying, and Thoughtfully Served We came for dinner and La Côte Café chose excellence. We started strong with mussels, French onion soup, and deviled eggs—because restraint is overrated. The mussels were fresh and swimming in a broth that deserved bread and respect. The French onion soup was rich, cheesy, and deeply comforting (the kind that makes you pause mid-conversation). The deviled eggs? Creamy, polished, and quietly flexing. For mains, we ordered the steak with frites and pasta with Parmesan. The steak was tender, flavorful, and paired with fries that clearly understood the assignment. The pasta was simple, indulgent, and unapologetically comforting—Parmesan doing the heavy lifting in the best way. We went for the three-course menu, and yes—the desserts were decadent.

Arrive between 5 and 6:15pm to have the $35 fixed price, 3 course, option. My husband and I had soup of the day, tasty vegetable soup, creatively different from most. Butternut squash, red peppers, maybe carrots and onions with a thyme flavor. We also each had a good lamb stew with a variety of vegetables and potatoes. I enjoyed dessert of bread pudding with bits of peach, walnuts and cinnamon. Last taste of summer, starting into autumn.

I took my mom to LCD for Mother’s Day and it did not disappoint! The restaurant is small and intimate, not crowded at all. We sat in the sun room on the side of the restaurant which was gorgeous. LCD had a $45 three course set menu for Mother’s Day and it was delicious! The service was amazing and all the food was incredible. We never felt rushed by the staff and enjoyed our lunch at a European pace. I couldn’t recommend this spot more!