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La Fourchette
Category: Restaurants French French [Edit]
2429 18th St NW(between N Belmont Rd & N Columbia Rd)
Washington, DC 20009
Neighborhood: Adams Morgan
(202) 332-3077
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30 am - 10:30 pm
Fri 11:30 am - 11 pm
Sat 4 pm - 11 pm
Sun 4 pm - 10 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Brunch
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
90 reviews for La Fourchette
Review Highlights
"The key to this place: AMAZING EGGS BENEDICT."
(in 13 reviews)
"The Coq au Vin is wonderful, as is the onion soup."
(in 16 reviews)
"My favorite was the spinach and crab flan appetizer."
(in 4 reviews)
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89 reviews in English
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Review from Gino W.
Chicago, IL
I saw a photo of a crepe dish on one of my Flickr contact's page. So, I had decided that I would go for breakfast to see if La Fourchette was worthy of sampling. The short answer is, Yes, Yes, Yes!!
I ordered the omelette Provençal with spiced potatoes. This was perhaps my biggest breakfast highlight since I have been in Washington, DC. Add to that the crepes fruits de mer, the seafood crepes. And capping it all off with a cup of cappuccino without being rushed, I had finally gotten a slice of what I missed from being in Chicago: authenticity, great food, and a reason to want to return.
Coming from Chicago and being in Washington, DC, only for a short assignment, I have not been impressed with what DC has had to offer in the culinary department. However, it is fantastic finding gems like La Fourchette. I highly recommend going if you want some authentic French food. -
Review from Kevin D.
Washington, DC
1/31/2012
Very disapointing. This place was virtually empty when we got here on a Thursday night, but service still moved at an escargot's pace.
The iced tea tasted like an insect farted in it. The french onion soup and escargot were good, not great, but the entrees were horrible.
Never again. -
Review from Jamie K.
Los Angeles, CA
good wine selection, great food. I've stuck to the "daily" specials (they don't seem to entirely change daily, but there are some variations). group favorites are the lamb, the duck, the lobster and the filet. the sides (these vary) are always seasonal and complementary. escargot every time (because it's a great butter and garlic deliver system), but i'm not a big fan of their bread.
first time here at the end of the summer we had a new and very confused waiter. we ordered a viognier and he came out with a bottle of something red. after a couple more tries we got the right thing. he had some problems with the rest of the order but everything was straightened out eventually. We've since been back and met the owners. they seem to have great relationships with their regulars and are very friendly and welcoming to everyone.
cute building, art on the walls, casual feel to the furniture. outside is great in the hot weather. -
Review from Kathleen K.
Washington, DC
11/20/2011
I tried La Fourchette for brunch today, and was unfortunately really disappointed. My BF's pancakes were fine, but I ordered the eggs Florentine, and they screwed it up twice before I just gave up. I was kind of hoping for a traditional dish (bread/muffin with the spinach, poached egg and sauce stacked on top), but La Fourchette's is in casserole form, with no bread.
The first time, the eggs were way overcooked - hard yolks. The second time, the dish was watery and cold - I have a feeling they didn't drain the spinach and didn't fully reheat the eggs. The potatoes on the side had good flavor but were mealy. Rather than trying for a third plate I just left it, and ate the bacon I had ordered on the side, which was greasy.
Service was slow, though to his credit, the waiter didn't charge me for the eggs.
I've lived in Paris and adore French food, so I'm sorry that the food wasn't better. Next time I'll skip the Fork and just go next door for falafel. -
Review from K D.
Washington D.C., DC
1/6/2012
I didn't even get a second glass of water during the 75-minutes we spent at the restaurant. Food arrived an hour after we got there; it was cold, and they had made substitutions (mealy brussel sprouts for potatoes) without letting us know. My drink was served flat, and when I finally flagged down a server to let her know and asked for another, she said, "Maybe." (I didn't get another.)
I've been to La Fourchette many times and noticed the declining quality of food over the past year, but the horrific service means I'll never go back. The couple next to our table left after they didn't get menus within twenty minutes of sitting. -
Review from Randall R.
Richmond, VA
10/30/2011
My wife and I live in Richmond, but drove to DC last weekend to see a friend that was in from California. I had looked up the "25 Best Brunches in DC" and chose La Fourchette based on a sample brunch menu. When we arrived, there were only two sets of customers in the restaurant; our first clue went unnoticed.
The menu sounded great, but that is about as far as it went. Perhaps in keeping with the theme of a French restaurant, the service was slow and below average. I doubt this was done for ambiance, since none of the servers were French.
Two of us had crepes (one chicken, one vegetarian) and their Maryland omelette with crab, shrimp and lobster sauce. When the server arrived with our food, he cautioned that the plates were hot-they weren't. I've worked in many restaurants and there are only three reasons that plates would be too hot to touch. 1. The chef leaves plates under the warmer to so they are hot prior to adding food. 2. The plate is used in an oven or salamander to melt or brown something. 3. The food sits there too long.
My omelette was lukewarm at best, but they crepes came out hot. Perhaps my omelette was made first and sat under a warmer? The flavor of the omelette was great though. I think I would have thoroughly enjoyed it had it been served hot. My wife said that her crepe was soggy and flavorless. Our friend didn't care for her vegetarian crepe either. Each of us had to salt our meals-and we each tasted it before salting too.
If I lived in Adams Morgan, I would give them another shot. Since I live two hours away, I will most likely not return. I give two stars because I saw the potential in my food, but the others dining with me didn't like theirs. The cafe itself is quaint and the prices are moderate. -
Review from Jules B.
7/14/2011
My last night in town, I was determined to have a great meal, but didn't want to travel from Adams Morgan to find a trendy spot. My friend turned me on to La Fourchette, knowing I'm into French everything. The decor is very much like a city cafe with paintings directly on the wall and a nostalgic neighborhood feel, and we felt very comfortable without that stuffy sense you might get at some five-star setting.
I was sooo satisfied leaving this place. We started out sharing a crab meat salad atop a halved avocado. While it was a tad overdressed for my taste, it was still delectable. The lentil salad was perfect. Fresh and perfectly seasoned, we used it like a bruschetta and topped our bread slices with it.
For dinner, I ordered a Lobster special that came cooked with mushrooms and a sauce I can't quite put my finger on, but it was effing good. Veggies medley on the side were perfectly cooked and seasoned and complimented my meal well. My friend had the lamb, well-done, against my taste entirely, so I can't even talk about it. Ok, fine: It was a generous portion and deliciously seasoned. Cooked exactly how she wanted.
The winner of the night proved to be the filet mignon, cooked medium rare. While I find most restaurants cook their meats one level over (Just to be safe? or because they aren't talented at mastering this? I will never know), but this was perfectly pink on the inside, seared to culinary heaven-sent seared accomplishment on the outside. With vegetables and mashed potatoes on the side. This was made by God, I swear. (And I've only said that about one chicken dish at the closed Payard in NYC and one other from Iris in New Orleans). When you cook a filet correctly, it shows. And this was quite an accomplishment. Maybe I'm jaded by the New Orleans theory that everything should be fried and I haven't had a good steak in awhile. Maybe it's just that good. I recommend you try it for yourself.
I'm ashamed we didn't order dessert. But we were stuffed just-right and the kitchen was closing.
After dinner we took our wine outside, since the rain had stopped and chatted with the French couple that owns the place. Our service was fantastic, not hovering and available if we had issues. Our water glasses were never dry. I'll definitely be returning for lunch on my next trip. -
Review from Kyle B.
Washington, DC
10/26/2011
I have had brunch here twice, and I think the egg dishes are incomparable, especially the Bearnaise, which features exquisite, perfectly piquant sauce generously garnished with flavorful fresh tarragon. It is served with a perfectly cooked, luscious artichoke bottom. They use homemade baguette croutons in lieu of English muffins in their Benedicts, which is a welcome departure from tradition - no sawing to get through the base and disassembling your dish in the process. They also make uncommonly good (if decidedly non-French) pancakes, but I very much regret that their golden, fluffy goodness is all but nullified by the nasty, maple-flavored corn syrup product with which they are served. Bring along your own real maple syrup and enjoy.
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Review from John F.
Tucson, AZ
10/25/2011
If all it took was great food, there'd be a lot more restaurants that haven't shut down. Ambience, service, value are all added to the mix.
I've been to this restaurant several times. The food is always superb. The service this time sucked. We weren't helped at all for several minutes after the french owner greeted us at our table. My big complaint is that our waiter said, after some flustering about, that it was his second time (day or customer, I wondered). He couldn't understand our questions about the food, let alone answer them. If someone is that new, and the owner of the restaurant is actually present in the restaurant and doesn't seem to care that someone working there isn't getting any training or how he's handling his job, then there seems to be very little interest in assuring that customers are satisfied. The experienced waitress sometimes came to our aid, but she should have been shadowing him, or vice-versa -- and no, it wasn't that busy. At the end of the meal he thanked us with a warm "Gracias." Maybe the fact he's not giving us chips and salsa at the beginning of the meal threw him off his game. -
Review from Sunil S.
6/22/2011 1 Check-in Here
One word: delicious.
Had myself a fantastic salmon grille here for lunch onetime, very flavorful. Given that it's in the middle of the day, it wasn't too crowded and service was pretty good-- no complaints there. They have a very good selection of wines. The decor of the place is very well done, very much with a urban cafe feel to it, with great background music. My recommendation would be to come here for dinner on a date...not sure how you would feel about AdMo, but if you haven't noticed this place, this wouldn't be a bad place to start the night for dinner. -
Review from C R.
Los Angeles, CA
10/5/2011
I was here recently on a balmy night in DC in Adams Morgan. Love the neighborhood and the vibe. Of course, I ran into a political activist/hippie rambling on about the right to demonstrate. It was refreshing though to be surrounded by student energy of the political and environmental kind in the neighborhood - things we don't get in LA. The place itself was quiet and empty. The food itself didn't impress me.. in fact I was disappointed for a "French" place. The wine as well was lackluster. The two stars is for ambiance.
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Review from Steph L.
4/27/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Very good dinner, not so good brunch.
This place has been in the neighborhood forever, as long as New Orleans Cafe. Very low key and service is not rushed, so it's best enjoyed when you're not starving and have a couple hours for dinner.
The pate is the standout among the appetizers.
For entrees, the steak is always well-cooked and seasoned. The sides that come with most dishes could be more exciting, but I guess keeping it simple is one of the reasons this place has stayed a neighborhood favorites for so long. The seafood stew (bourride) is in my opinion the gem on the menu. They get their seafood shipment on Tuesdays and Fridays, so those are good days to get the bourride. It's always delicious, the seafood never over-cooked, the broth always creamy and buttery. The pork medallions is one item on the menu that has been a miss for me. The mustard sauce it comes with is too much and too powerful - completely overwhelms the pork and the pork itself can be dry. -
Review from Jeff C.
11/22/2011
OK, so we rolled up and down Adams Morgan around 630PM to see where to go. There's the pasta place that has lines out the door...maybe next visit. There's the Ethiopian place where passer-bys can see you trying to negotiate the new eating style. The french place caught my eye and we stepped in. Immediately, we were impressed by the oily cooking fumes that filled the place. Have they got a vent or trying to save on the heat? Once we sat down, it took a while for the overworked waitress to come to the table. We ordered the Fois gras, dover sole and duck breast. The liver was one of the best we have tasted. Flavored just right, soft, juicy and just worth every bit of the 20 dollars it cost. The dover sole was not the best I've had, but better than some of the good places in brussels and Paris. The duck breast good, with skin retaining much of the flavor. The Creme Caramel was okay, with the orange desserts excellent. Overall, I have to say the food here was excellent, the atmosphere genuine and a down to earth dining experience...could use less of that cooking fume in the dinning room.
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Review from A T.
Washington, DC
10/25/2011
Another neighborhood winner. Damn, Adams Morgan, you come through once again with another good eatery. This place looks and feels like a cozy neighborhood bistro on the Left Bank. Service is impeccable and food is fantastic. We arrived early on a Thursday night without a reservation and was seated right away; within 30 minutes the place was packed and every table was taken. Had lobster and salmon, both excellent. Also had escargots and pate, both of which took me right back to Paris.
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Review from Adam W.
Manhattan, NY
6/21/2011
I have only had lunch, but I can't imagine a better time. The prix-fixe lunch is great because you get 3 courses and the wine is quite reasonable.
Great atmosphere whether inside or out.
Always loved French lunch. -
Review from Jenipher C.
Washington D.C., DC
6/18/2011
The key to this place: AMAZING EGGS BENEDICT!! (available only at weekend brunch, sadly). And the eggs at this place ARE fresh, trust me, I lived in a farm...
I bumped into La Fourchette on a random hungover sunday and the eggs benedict were INCREDIBLE. I just had to go back! and I have gone back on a fairly frequent basis since!! The food there never disappoints.
Examples of items on the menu you should try aside from the eggs benedict of heaven: onion soup, seafood crepe, omelets, french toast, steaks. I also went there for dinner once (wish I wasn't so broke, I'd frequent it more, it is a little pricey) and had this red snapper with diced tomato which was delicious. What can I say... they just cook good food! The service can be a little slow at times, sometimes it's also super packed because it's small, those are some of the downsides. These are worth it anyway... if you're in the area, you must try this restaurant!! 18th street is good for drinking but tricky for dining... this is one of AdMo's gems. -
Review from Colleen M.
Washington, DC
1/31/2011
I kind of struggle giving this place 4 stars because of the lack of service. There was one guy in there (who waited on us) and he seemed to be the only one actually working. We waited forever for them to seat us, which was odd because there were tables and staff kind of hanging out, drinking pop/water, or clearing more tables. It was really, really hot in here too just fyi, wear a t-shirt!
Now the fantastic parts! Only once in my life have I had such good coffee. It almost had a hazelnut or syrup flavor to it--fantastic! I got the Rockstone? The pouched eggs with bacon and tomato, very good! my mom got scrambled eggs that come out looking kind of like a pizza and my girlfriend got the french toast. It looked pretty plain but tasted good! Everything was tasty and really cooked absolutely perfectly! I really liked the atmosphere here too. I will definitely be back, even if just for the coffee. -
Review from Stella S.
Saint Louis, MO
11/14/2010
I was searching for a new spot for Sunday brunch around the area and have always wanted to dine at La Fourchette. I often look longingly across the street from Bardia's and tell myself "one day, you will remember to eat at La Fourchette".
Well that day was today and I couldn't be more pleased with my decision. This is strictly for brunch since I have no idea how their lunch/dinner menus are.
I had the Maryland omelete and my better half had the Provencal. Both were done superbly. It probably helped too that my boyfriend was ravenous by the time the food was brought to us and with just a mere bite he exclaimed that this omelet was phenomenal. I have to agree with him since my omelet had generous (and I do mean GENEROUS) portions of fresh lump crab meat and was drenched in savory lobster sauce. The potatoes on the side were diced into tiny cubes but each exploded with seasoning.
We also ordered french toast as well since I've heard good reviews about them. They were delicious and did not disappoint.
The boyfriend already decided that we are coming back to La Fourchette in the near future for our brunch needs. -
Review from Jennifer P.
Washington, DC
1/4/2012
My boyfriend and I ate dinner here in November after deciding not to wait in the cold for a table to open up at Pasta Mia. The place was nearly empty (I believe it was a week night). The interior reminded me of an old European restaurant, which was nice. It had a relaxed, neighborhood feel, and you could smell the yummy food cooking. The food was simple, everything well cooked, and delicious. My salmon was grilled perfectly and was served in a lovely sauce. Boyfriend also enjoyed his meal immensely. We drank a red table wine that was quite decent. We had a soft-spoken French lad for our server and he did a good job (very unobstrusive but there when we needed him). I wish there were more places like this in DC (thankfully there are a few clustered in Adam's Morgan), where you can go when you just want a simple meal that is reliably good (and not have to wait or make a reservation). I will go back at some point to try brunch. I've heard the pancakes are outta this world.
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Review from Brandon G.
Washington, DC
6/8/2011
After sitting down at the restaurant for Sunday brunch, my friend commented that this place was authentically french. Slow service, no ice in the water, and an owner yelling at her foreign employees.
Brunch was fine, but 2hrs for eggs benedict was painful. Find somewhere else - unless you're really missing Paris.... -
Review from Kylie B.
Boston, MA
La Fourchette was a friendly-looking place bedecked with Valentine's Day accoutrements. It seemed to have a lot of regulars because many people entered to "Bon soir!" and cheek kisses.
Ross ordered the onion soup reputed on Yelp, I had the crab stuffed chicken. Service was at a leisurely pace (so French!) but kind. Food was tasty and portions were perfect.
Don't attend if in a rush, but good after a long day of sightseeing. -
Review from Melissa R.
Washington, DC
1/23/2011
I've walked past this place dozens of times but had never noticed it before looking up brunch places in AdMo on Yelp (thanks, guys!). And since I am in a perpetual hunt for amazing french toast, the reviews convinced me to try it.
La Fourchette is a cute café (and "cute" is not a word I would use to describe many places in this neighborhood) with reasonably friendly, yet overwhelmed, staff and a nice selection of mainly egg dishes. Pain Perdu, or french toast, and pancakes are thrown in there as an afterthought, down in the same category as onion soup. The baguette slices they brought to the table weren't great but I ate 3 pieces as it was already noon and I was starving. The orange juice was freshly-squeezed and delicious, which was a relief because provided some French authenticity points to the place. My friend got the Maryland omelette with crab and lobster sauce, and my bite of hers came with a piece of shell. This wasn't a bad thing, though, because it told us that the crab was genuine. Very tasty.
And now, the french toast. Points for using something other than your basic bread slice; they used a baguette as the foundation. However, I think they let the bread sit for a bit too long. You want to make french toast with slightly stale bread, but this was a bit too chewy. And you want to coat it with the right amount of egg (this french toast didn't have enough). Lots of butter, syrup, and powdered sugar made up for it, but it just wasn't as good as the stuff I can make at home. It's really not difficult to make good french toast, and I should really stop ordering it out because very few places do it right (shout out to the Original Pancake House in Alpharetta, GA). But oh, so much delicious sugar!
Overall: A solid place for eggs (or french toast if you're not a snob like me) in Adams Morgan. -
Review from Louis B.
Great place for al fresco brunch or dinner in the heart of Adams Morgan.
First, you can bring Fido along and he sits with you inside of the enclosure. This is particularly nice in a city where many progressive restaurants make you have your pup outside of the enclosure so they can have their tails stepped on.
We got there as they opened and were immediately seated at our outside table of preference. Three friendly waitresses greeted us and took our orders. I ordered a double espresso and their three-egg omelet with ham and goat cheese. My partner ordered the French Toast. All were really appetizing. And my Black Lab Tango was nestled next to our table in the shade, with ice water brought by the friendly wait staff.
I like La Fourchette and will be back.Listed in: Puppy Friendly DC
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Review from Mark L.
Washington, DC
1/23/2011
I just recently moved to the District and this was my first restaurant I ate at upon my arrival. Since I am new to the area and particularly Adams Morgan, I was boggled at how the restaurants along the main street stand out among their neighbors. Walking several yards down the main drag I passed 4/5 restaurants and they all blend together among the mish-mash of neon signs, colors, and cluttered facades.
As my intention was to find lunch, I entered several restaurants along the main drag, but most of the decent looking ones had long lines or were way too crowded. But then I came upon La Fourchette which stood out among the rest primarily for it's cuisine, French, a needed break among the numerous Mexican and pizza joints - and best of all there was no wait and the restaurant was half full.
In retrospect it is surprising to me that there was not a wait, because upon getting brunch, it was quite noticeable that the service was a bit slow. It took several minutes for us (party of 5) to receive our menus and then we waited quite some time for our server to take our order. In understanding that this may be a French themed restaurant, I'd rather leave the stereotypical slow service 'across the pond.' I was a bit annoyed at the slow service especially at the end when we just sat at the table for a good 10-15 minutes before we had to ask a different server that we were done and wanted our checks.
While the service was slow, the food was really good. It was the brunch menu, so it was rather petite but had a nice selection as compared to restaurants that try to serve everything. It had a nice variety including crepes, french toast, omelets, and poached eggs. I had the Mexican omelet (I guess I was influenced by the ethnic feel of the neighborhood) and it was very good. The side dish of potatoes was very flavorful and well prepared. Additionally, I must add that the coffee was really good as well. I'd go back just for the coffee.
Overall, it was an adequate first meal in the District. I'd love to check out the place for dinner or late night drinks as the decor was very nice with the exposed brick walls and Impressionist paintings. -
Review from Nicole L.
2/20/2011 1 Check-in Here
Similar to Jack F's reflex to dodge the crowd, my friend decided to have his birthday at La Fourchette instead of the ridiculously packed Perry's. We met up at La Fourchette and for a change they gave us a nice 6 seater table. The brunch menu was limited but there were egg benedicts, crepes and omelettes. I ordered the onion soup made with chicken broth, onions and cheese. It was a very tasty bowl of soup! I also ordered the fruits de mer crepe which were two small crepes wrapped with a mixture of seafood. It was on the salty side with the sauce but it balanced out with the petite cut potatos or hash on the side. The server was great with the drinks and food, he also gave us plates and match sticks for the cake we brought for the birthday boy.
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Review from Maria M.
Woodside, NY
8/1/2008
First of all, I'm not a huge fan of French food. It's all a bit too rich for me. But if in DC and the mood is for French, La Fourchette is my favorite.
When I was in 5th or 6th grade, I took a French class trip here and had my first Coq-au-Vin. It was delicious, and this place has been my go-to ever since. Besides that, I won't go the Bistro Francais in Georgetown, for two reasons: the first, a really bad anniversary dinner there once, and the second, I used to go there a lot with my grandma when I was a kid so she could have the liver and onions. Since then, Bistro Francais = liver, to me. Ew.
The Coq au Vin is wonderful, as is the onion soup. I had my first escargot here. It's so good, I completely forget what the, um, main ingredient is. The pesto mussels are delicious as well.
The service is always perfect. Not too much, never too little.
Prices are excellent for French cuisine! Recommended! -
Review from Mariko F.
10/15/2007 6 photos
I feel that this restaurant gets overlooked in the long line of restaurants in Adams Morgan. From the outside, it looks rather unimpressive. It looks small and has a bland shop front. Truthfully, I think I would have overlooked it as well, had my mother not said that this is where she wanted to go for lunch.
There is an outdoor patio, which is quite rare in the area, but we opted to sit inside for no particular reason. I'm glad that we did because it was quiet, cozy and actually very quaint and pretty. Running along one side, there is a mural of the inside or a restaurant. Although I think that it is attempting to depict the actual restaurant, it looks nothing like it. Nevertheless, I think the mural is great and gives the interior serious character. I loved it. (see business photo)
I wasn't very hungry since I have been nibbling on stuff at Tryst, but I ordered the French Onion soup. My sister had the White Beet Salad, my mother had the Seafood Crepe and my father ordered the Fillet Mignon. They were all fantastic. I think it has been a long time since I went to a restaurant and all dishes were great. Usually, you can tell if someone ordered better than someone else did, but it wasn't the case. Each and every single dish tasted really great.
The staff was friendly. Not extremely friendly, but not rude, by any means. They were brief and cordial.
Although I thought that the food was flavourful and good and the atmosphere was calm, quiet and charming, there was something lacking in this place. It was lacking that x-factor - that je ne sais quoi. Thus I only give it 4 stars. But it's a quiet, cozy, charming place. I know, I sound like I'm defending myself...Listed in: Best of 2007 in DC
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Review from Misha T.
8/19/2010
A nice bistro sandwiched in between the chaos and bars of AdMo makes like no sense, but then you eat the food and you think, golly that was tasty no wonder they've been here forever. It's got a pretty informal feel to it and the staff is nice if a bit unresponsive in true French fashion.
Our meal started off with some mussels in what was basically the buttery garlic-y mix they use to make escargot. In fact they put it in the exact same type of plate with the indentations that you would use for escargot. It tasted exactly like you'd think it would, awesomely buttery. Not a tone of complexity but you know what you're getting and it certainly delivers.
For the entrees we ordered two specials, the lobster (only $20!!!) and some lamb chops ($24) and both were quite excellent. The butter sauce and sauteed vegetables stuffed in the lobster were an excellent compliment to the crustaceans natural flavors and the lamb chops were wonderfully tender and were just the right amount rare. I felt like the sauce was a bit overpowering for the lamb and could have been scaled back a tad with a bit less stock or salt or whatever it's primary ingredients were.
The dessert was good but not life changing. Our flan was good but failed to leave an impression on me. The second dish was marzipan over what was basically pudding along with some pretentious name (paradise island or something?) that just sort of tasted like something you could toss together with premade ingredients at a safeway.
La Fourchette does certain things quite well and others not so much but it's reasonably priced and near me so I was quite pleased with my experience. -
Review from Michael M.
Washington, DC
8/18/2010
La Fourchette is quite the place... a nice family owned french restaurant that serves up some of the best french food you're going to have in DC.
They have a really fun Parisian mural wrapping the downstairs dinning area that really sets the mood.
The food in delicious, wonderfully plated, with friendly service.
I will have to agree that the price is a bit steep for what you're getting (hence 3 stars not 4), but if its a special occasion its good enough to be splurged on. -
Review from Jason K.
Washington D.C., DC
12/31/2010
Lunch and brunch deals are amazing. Very good authentic french country food. No frills. Just simple, not overly thought food. If is was located in a sophisticated part of town it would surly be on the local foodie map. French is spoken and owner actually makes rounds and I think cooks much of the food. Service is informal and can be a bit slow if the place is packed but very polite and genuine. No fake BS just like the food.
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Review from Gayle G.
Woodbridge, VA
11/3/2006
For all the hype that Bistrot du Coin gets, for my money-- La Fourchette does French food better. Inside you will find an interior that closely resembles a cafe in Paris complete with a muraled wall ( a mural of cafe, of course).
Fourcette is not as cushy as du Coin- you won't find cushions on the chairs or tablecloths here. However, you will find very good french food.. I suggest the foie gras and duck. Both were yummy. If you order the duck go with a suggestion I received from a patron at the next table-- order the it rare, Stupendous! My tablemates seafood crepes and chicken in cream sauce which I tasted and were equally as good. Definitely order the onion soup if you are into onion soup like I am. I am a french onion soup snob and they have the best here I have ever tasted!
Oh, and bonus... this is one of the few places in Adam's Morgan that has outside seating. -
Review from Jonna M.
Washington D.C., DC
11/13/2010
I ate here for brunch recently and the food was absolutely disgusting. I had an eggs benedict and quite frankly it seems like the cooks have never tasted anything that comes out of the kitchen. The eggs were watery and slimy and the tomatoes soaked the bread making it soggy and inedible. The homefries were really, really bad - like styrofoam with salt. I am not a super picky eater but I had like five bites of food. (The water didn't ask what was wrong when I ate nothing). The french onion soup was okay.
The americanos were mediocre. totally mediocre. -
Review from Mima M.
Odenton, MD
4/15/2011
I actually hosted my rehearsal dinner in the upstairs dining room. Everybody loved it, and the owners were gracious enough to work within my budget
I love going to La Fourchette. I order the same thing every time:
Mussels
Chicken stuffed with crab meat
Pomme Tartin, however, lately they've not been making to pomme tartin
I love this restaurant, its cozzy and never disappoints. -
Review from Dan W.
Washington, DC
11/5/2007
A great French restaurant located in the neighborhood of Adams Morgan,
this place has incredible food. From the escargot to the ostrich steak, you are guaranteed to have a wonderful and pleasant dining experience the French way!! 4.5 stars:-)!! -
Review from Alexandria V.
Richmond, VA
7/31/2010
The service at La Fourchette is fantastic. Our waiter was beautifully attentive without being intrusive. I was so happy with the service-- it just couldn't have gotten any better. I also appreciated how the owners, husband and wife, came out to socialize.
The food: we ordered the roasted beet and goat cheese salad (a typical favorite of mine), the caramelized onion tart, and the chicken sausage and couscous.
I am pretty sure that their beet and goat cheese salad was the best I've ever had. The beets were perfectly sweet, delicious, and abundant. The goat cheese was moist and NOT crumbled. Very generous with goat cheese portion. All in all, delicious salad.
Now for the tart-- hmm. I think a little someone reheated it in the back with a microwave. The pastry crust, which should have been flaky (as it seemed to have once been), was very tough. The tart also lacked sufficient flavor. The onions were not caramelized.
I thought it was very thoughtful for the kitchen to put the chicken sausage and couscous in two separate plates, as they knew were were sharing. The sausage in itself was delicious. It was salty, and has a perfect snap from the natural casing. The couscous, while perfectly cooked, lacked seasoning. I was confused to see tomato sauce on the plate as well. Unfortunately, the tomato sauce was awkward and tasted as though it was straight from a can (and not in a good way).
Anyhow, back to the upside of La Fourchette. We had a fantastic time. The service was great, some of the food was good, and sitting outside is always a plus. I thought the beer prices were a bit steep-- $5.50 for a Heineken? -
Review from Gretchen H.
Savannah, GA
5/20/2008
Eggs, Eggs and more Eggs! All cooked to perfection! I've never had better eggs...yet...but they will be hard to beat!
I've only gone for brunch but this place has, by far, the bestest, tastiest eggs benedict ever.
EVER! So long english muffin! Make way for baguette! Did I mention...buttered...baguette?
The ham is a perfect thin slice, the hollandaise is just splendidly buttery with that hint of lemon.
And the poached eggs...perfectly tender and melty on the tongue.
I've sampled many of the other morning dishes and found them all to be wonderful. Anytime I'm in town I chow out here for brunch..well...except last time I went home... :(
How...very...sad.
La Fourchette pushed me to make the best homemade eggs benedict that I can and while I know I can come close...it's just not La Fourchette. No cute little outdoor patio and no view of greasy left over pizza wrappers. How I miss you...! -
Review from Ashley K.
2/13/2011 1 photo
Come to La Fourchette for brunch and you will not be disappointed. I had never had poached eggs before, but this place made me willing to test them out. And I am so happy I did. I had the Blackston poached eggs, which had tomato, bacon and hollandaise sauce. Everything was perfectly melded together. The tomato was thick and flavorful and really brought the dish to the next level of deliciousness. This place is perfect for families, friends meeting up or a couple. There's outdoor seating and it's really nice when the weather is warm. The service is good. The prices are very reasonable. I would definitely recommend coming here.
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Review from Aaron K.
Washington, DC
12/5/2008
I met a friend here last night for dinner, we were a bit on the late side and I think the waiter hated us upon entrance, but at least he didn't seem to show it.
I'm a big fan of French cuisine so I was exited to come here for the first time. Overall I thought the food was decent, not necessarily excellent but completely solid. I started with the French Onion Soup, which unfortunately was a bit on the bland side. It was definitely under-seasoned, but I'm willing to assume that it was just an off night for the soup because I've heard good things about the soup from others. Followed that up with a bit of fois gras, which was absolutely delicious. It was served with a savory honey reduction that I forget the particulars of. For main course I had the cassoulet which I enjoyed immensely. It was a great hearty dish for a rather cold evening and its rustic simplicity was just what I was looking for.
Overall, the food was good, the service was decent, and I like the atmosphere. They only get three stars because I felt let down by the soup and while the food was solid it really didn't stand out. However, I look forward to trying them again and hope that I can revise my review. -
Review from Mike P.
4/19/2011 3 Check-ins Here
La Fourchette was an awesome place to hit up for brunch. The poached eggs were delicious and cook perfectly. I ordered the Neptune poached eggs. I though the hollandaise sauce on the lox was going to be a bit of a stretch, but it was really good. I think the sides were a bit pricey compared to the actual entrées but the prices are good. I would come here again, should I be in the area.
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Review from Rachael H.
Washington, DC
10/7/2011 1 Check-in Here
This little spot totally reminded me of the neighborhood bistro's in Paris; charming, smelt amazing & is very welcoming. Will certainly go back! O and the adorable french lady bidding us a "Merci Beaucoup" on our way out the door was just the perfect end to our visit.
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