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L'Avant-Garde Washington Reviews from The Last Year
This fine dining restaurant in DC is serving up some of the
This fine dining restaurant in DC is serving up some of the best French cuisine in the area. Started off with their Octopus, Foie Gras, and La Bouillabisse de Pierrette (seafood soup). For the main course we got the Sea Bass, Duck Breast, and Filet Mignon Rossini. For dessert I got the Macaron with a poached pear and caramel. Everything was absolutely amazing. I don't eat French food often, but this has been the best French food I have had. The only thing I was not a fan of was the Foie Gras. It was so rich that it almost made it unenjoyable. Aside from that, it was great food! Service was also top notch as well. Great spot for an anniversary or special date night.
Walked into this beautiful restaurant with an open mind and
Walked into this beautiful restaurant with an open mind and left with a highly satisfied palette and an experience to remember. L'Avant Garde has top tier ambiance. I walked in and was met with great service, attitudes and a roaring fireplace. The table settings, decor and art all were the perfect starters to a delicious evening. Even though I was 19 minutes late (with a warning), the hostess greeted me with kindly and brought me to my table next to the fire place. Louis, my server, was prompt, talked highly of the dishes, and made sure everything was up to standard. Thank you for your professionalism and help. Drinks: Un Bordeaux Sour- Top three cocktail I have ever had. Strong, flavorful, and refreshing. If anything, it was art in a glass. Food: Baguette and Butter- I've never been to France, but this opening bread item was more satisfying than I anticipated. Beef Tartare- This is a large serving of beef tartare. A little more than I was expecting. I'd recommend it for a group, because it was hard for me to finish on my own. Diver Sea Scallops- gorgeous presentation, perfectly cooked, and is the best scallop dish I have ever had. Le Filet Mignon- Simple, tender, perfectly cooked, and is probably top 2-3 steaks I have ever had. (Do you see a trend?) Duck Breast- The duck dish probably had the most explosion of flavors. It was fun and colorful. The duck was just mouth watering. I didn't love a lot of the extra components in the dish. The gala apples are better for show and something else wasn't very appetizing, but cabbage and sauce was amazing. Overall, this establishment was amazing. I'd be interested to see if they will have daily specials or change the menu. 9.5/10
We visited L'Avant Garde to celebrate our anniversary.
It's in a nice location. The service was great, greeted by several staff upon walking in and our server Eric took good care of us. We enjoyed all of our food and drinks. I really liked the sauces that came with the steak and also my first drink, Visiting the Neighbors (not pictured). The vibe/decor is cool, each section of the place has a different feel. Yes, it was pricey, but we went for a special occasion. Would recommend for a romantic date night.
This used to be undisputedly my FAVORITE French restaurant
This used to be undisputedly my FAVORITE French restaurant in the DMV area. I was happy when they temporarily closed down to do a renovation (back room would be freezing cold and could use a remodel). I went back as soon as they reopened to find out the entire menu has changed and worse the chef had left. I was so disappointed with every dish we ordered that I did not finish a single course. Grilled octopus app was overcooked and crunchy. Sea bass tasted like it was just boiled; very bland. Cocktails were also nowhere near as good as the past. Did not care for the strawberry dessert either (bring back the macaroon and soufflé). New chef clearly is not up to par. Will not be returning anymore sadly. Service was also very poor. Go to Marcels for a much better dining experience.
Very excellent.
Polished, friendly and professional service. Great food. The chicken entree particularly noteworthy. Looking forward to returning.
This place by no means is bad, I do not think anything on
This place by no means is bad, I do not think anything on their menu could be classified as bad, well, maybe their foie gras over celery, but the dishes are good, but for the hype and the prices they are extremely underwhelming. People who say they have had their best meal in life here clearly have not traveled to France I'm afraid. First the good, the service was phenomenal. We had a party of four and our server (do not remember his name) was outstanding. Nothing bad to say about our service. The cocktails are very good as well, although extremely overpriced, but so is everything now in DC so just roll with the punches. The ambience is nice, very romantic setting, this place is perfect for a nice date, you're just gonna spend more than you should and there are better places in DC. Now the dishes: octopus, very nice, risotto (from the main section) very tasty, foie gras, absolutely tasteless and instantly forgettable. I think there is better foie gras at a grocery store than the one here, it is that sad, and none of the flavors compliment each other. For these prices I want something that makes me say, "damn, this is some good ass foie gras, pricey but worth it. The scallops were delicious, the filet mignons were good but not outstanding, and the pommes frites and the pommes puree were so flavorless considering they are supposedly fried in some delicious ingredient that I forget what it is now because McDonalds fries have more flavor, and maybe that's an unfair comparison, but any seasoning would have been nice. Before you judge me as an average pain in the ass American, my family is from France and I expect perfection from a place like this if you are charging perfect Recession-minimum-wage taxation-without-representation DC prices. The only thing that I can say that blew us away and is worth every penny is the Chocolate suffle, that is worth whatever the hell it cost. If you charge $50 for that it's worth it, I don't mind paying $50 per dish if it tastes good as hell. Sadly, this place is not it. There are at least two other spots in the vicinity that are better. It costs us after tip over $650 for four to have a nice meal, spend a nice time, with less than memorable food except for that dessert. From others reviews it looks like that dessert is from another spot, which would make sense unfortunately. Oh, and I was still hungry , did I forget to add that part? Go somewhere else.
Divine from door to dessert!!! Great location and a lovely,
Divine from door to dessert!!! Great location and a lovely, intimate vibe inside. The staff are really attentive and so very professional. Samantha, their ever charming sommelier, was a superb guide throughout. And then there's the food!!! We took friends for a milestone birthday celebration last night and we were all just dazzled by our dining experience! Chef Gilles Epie is simply masterful and even came by our table to wish our friend a happy birthday--such a class act! His amuse bouche of a red pepper mousse was unexpected and wonderful. And then we had the cured salmon with the potato & carrot slices with juniper berries that was just sublime. Even the green salad was special and actually an incredible presentation--I mean when do you hear that?! Our entrées (poulet rôti, the branzino, & the turbot) were each perfectly cooked and presented. And the piping hot, crisp yet tender side of pommes frites was oh mon dieu! The raspberry macaron with vanilla mascarpone cream and the butter salted caramel soufflé were both ahhhhhhmazing. If you enjoy fine dining and a sophisticated night out, L'Avant Garde should be at the top of your list!
Arguably one of the best meals of my life! Food and
Arguably one of the best meals of my life! Food and service were extraordinary! We had a party of 8 and were seated in the semi-private room. All of this added to a spectacular night!
L'Avant Garde live up to its reputation as a great French
L'Avant Garde live up to its reputation as a great French restaurant in Georgetown. Seamless service, enticing food presentation, delicious, authentic French cooking. Upscale decor and ambiance; music just right (French music even), not too loud. Their Bee French cocktail not only comes with a funny name but also contains calvados, a Normandy pear wine. The other cocktail that's great is called Les plaines d'Oaxaca (fruity and smooth). For the appetizer (called entree in French), I recommend their grilled octopus. Tender and perfectly paired with potato. The sea scallops as a main is one of the highlights. Truly a masterpiece.
L'Avant Garde is giving French Excellence! Their French
L'Avant Garde is giving French Excellence! Their French food is next level and it's going to have you begging for more. The cocktails and desserts were my absolute favorite, but you really can't go wrong with anything here. Smoke and Bubbles - Smokey strawberry perfection Old Fashioned Au Canard - loved the orange marmalade I Said Enough - the best espresso martini I've ever had! Scrambled Eggs & Caviar - bougie and delicious Bouillabaisse- loved the puff pastry and soup flavors Dry Aged Chateubrand - beautiful steak and the sauce is fantastic Branzino & Foie Gras - my new favorite interpretation of surf and turf! Salted Caramel Soufflé - executed to a tee! Lemon Panna Cotta - perfect consistency and flavor This is the perfect spot to impress your date or client. The bar is a great option if you're just looking to grab cocktails and small bites.
An Experience Not To Be Missed
The overall experience was fantastic. It was dinner and a show. The courses were not just feasts for the stomach but for the eyes. The amount of mise en place that occurred earlier in the day must have been enormous—the mushroom leaf on the monkfish, the beef consommé sphere, the shaping of the maize butterfly and so on are "involved" processes. The cooking techniques and the technical skill were at the highest level in the culinary profession. My only arguably negative comment is that I would appreciate better descriptions of the courses on the “take home” menu, including a listing of at least the major ingredients. With respect to the wine pairing, my favorite by far was the moscato. The sake was my least favorite. The service could not have been better. As a fan of music from the 70's and 80's, I thoroughly enjoyed the music selection.
A bit disappointing after a phenomenal first visit.
Food was wonderful but overall experience was so-so. We went in August 2019 and the entire experience from start to finish was spectacular. They’ve changed a few things over the years that were a little disappointing. *No longer do you have your dessert in Barmini which was so much fun the first time. We would have loved to have had a cocktail to finish the evening. *They do not explain the chalkboard anymore - which was so interesting to hear about the last time. *All of the dishes were great and inventive, but I think there were a few less dishes and I was hungry shortly afterwards. The service was wonderful and it was great to see the chefs in action.
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Hey @EvocativeFold67, welcome to appointmenttrader! Once the reservation is in your portfolio, you definitely own the timeslot, the review team would not have approved the trade if the reservation wasn't confirmed - so you are going :-) Judging from your post you bid today and are going tomorrow - don't worry as long as you initiated the name transfer, you are good - the transfer service has to work with the opening hours of the reservation team of the respective venue. You will likely see the transfer confirmation a couple hours before your reservation time.
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Give the best answerHow can we take our restaurant off your list?
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Banned from Resy for selling reservations- Do we have a rat on our hands???
I am new to this app and started off by selling a polo bar reservation and then quickly sold one more reservation. Not long after I received emails from Resy saying all my reservations are cancelled and I am being banned from Resy for life. How could this have possibly happened without a rat telling Resy that I sold the reservation. I need some advice on this situation and let’s catch the rat!
Give the best answerBid and Buy Instantly
I have a big ongoing and it also shows someone is working on my bid. Today I see there is a " Buy Instantly " option at my portfolio showing same price I've bid for a reservation. I'm a bit confused, since my money has already been deducted from my credit card for the bid, do I need to pay one more time for the Buy Instantly? If I choose Buy Instantly, can I cancel my bid ( while someone is working on it )? Thanks!
Give the best answerFirst Sale Help
Having hard time getting my first sale. Any advice? I just want to get the ball rolling! Thanks!
Give the best answerChanging restaurant opening times
I have a reservation for Kasama Chicago I listed but it’s not showing up because the listed opening hours are only until 3 or 4 pm. My reservation is for their dinner service at 5. Is there a way I can change the times myself?
Give the best answerI got charged twice for a single reservation
How long until I get a refund? Support has been slow, has anyone else experienced this?
I tried purchasing the reservation at $55 but it failed. Then I purchased it for $30 and it succeeded. However the $55 charge still went through on my card and posted
Cancelled reservations due to posting it here
Restaurants are cracking down on reservations posted on here
Give the best answer0 views on my posted reservations
Any idea why my reservations have 0 views? Am I doing something incorrectly?
Give the best answerFinding reservwtion
What name do I say the reservation is under?
Give the best answerHow do I deposit $?
You can only deposit $50 at a time until you earn the “Sales and Low Refund Medal” I believe. Im new to this as well but the ability to deposit more money at once and increase your amount of listings comes with that medal.
Payouts
Anyone know how increase payout transfer to bank as I can only send $50 a day and they charge $5 for every transaction. There must be a way. I’ve contacted support two days ago and not a reply.
Give the best answerTransfer question
What do you do if reservation is an hour away and it still hasn’t been transferred? Don’t want to be embarrassed at restaurant. First time user. Thanks!
Give the best answerGetting started as a seller
Hey I just signed up. I'm in Kenya and I 'm looking to be a seller. Where can i get started?
Transfer
My reservation is today and my transfer is still not complete does that mean it’s not going happen ?
Give the best answerWhen do funds get released
My funds from first transaction were supposed to be released today at 5:30 EST. Still showing in deposit account and not main balance
Give the best answerWaiting for concierge service for over 24 hrs and nothing
I have been waiting for name transfer on my confirmed reservation for over 24 hrs and haven’t heard anything from anyone. Also need to ask for a special table. Dinner is tmrw night. Anyone?
Give the best answerPrepaid
What does prepaid mean. Am I paying for the reservation and than a prepaid amount. I’m looking for joes seafood in dc. All the offers are pre paid amounts ?!!
Give the best answerNewbie sellers— how fast do your reservations sell?
I have some reservations coming up tomorrow that have gotten lots of views but haven’t sold yet. I haven’t made a sale yet since I just joined this week. I keep lowering the price, but am worried they won’t sell. How long did it take you to sell your first reservations? And did you have success being reimbursed by AT for no-show or cancellation fees? Just looking for a little reassurance. Thanks!
Give the best answerHow do I sell my when my related reservation’s restaurant does not exist on AT?
How do I sell my when my related reservation’s restaurant does not exist on AT? Its listed as a hotel, but it also has a restaurant under the same name ‘Chiltern Firehouse’ in London
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I just bought a reservation, the money was taken from my Apple Cash. The reservation however does not show up in my portfolio
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I left my employer and need to change my email address for my account. How do I do this?
Give the best answerSeller with the Polo Bar reservation on 5/17 for 4 people
I am interested if you are willing to negotiate. Post on my wall if/when you see this.
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I have reservations!
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