La Bonne Vache
French restaurant · Georgetown
3265 Prospect St NW B, Washington, DC 20007
Highlights
French bistro with unique burgers, fries, and desserts
French bistro with unique burgers, fries, and desserts
"Treasured Georgetown deli Booeymonger flipped into a burger-driven brasserie in early 2024. La Bonne Vache, which translates to “the good cow” in French, is a team effort between a pair of local culinary couples: vet chef Rob Aikens and his restaurant designer wife, Rachel, and Ari and Claire Wilder (Chaplin’s, Zeppelin’s, Kappo). Other menu highlights executed by chef Scheyla Acosta include airy gougères, marinated olives, gorgeous beet and endive salads, crispy baguette sandwiches, and mousse au chocolat. French fare pairs well with vermouth-fueled cocktails, spritzes, and Champagnes at the chic bar." - Tierney Plumb
"Price: $$ At Georgetown’s chic brasserie, Stephen Starr protege Rob Aikens puts a fabulous French spin on burgers he builds with a proprietary blend from Pat La Frieda. The “bourguignonne” variety features red wine-braised short rib, caramelized onions, and smoked bacon, while another loops in truffle brie. Best for: Families to date night" - Tierney Plumb
"This always-packed café in Georgetown puts a French twist on the classic American burger with a gruyère fondue sauce. The low ceilings give La Bonne Vache the feeling of a casual sandwich shop, but with the charm of low lighting, a patterned tile floor, and a marble bar. The espresso drinks come from a touch-screen machine and the madeleines are ever-so-slightly stale, but people-watching the heady mix of Georgetown students, the diplomatic set, and tourists will take your mind off those shortcomings." - madeline weinfield
"Georgetown’s bustling new brasserie did things a little backwards. La Bonne Vache started service in February with a menu full of French-influenced burgers. Now it’s time for the marbled bar to shine, with a recently unleashed cocktail program that goes heavy on lesser-known vermouths, liqueurs, and fortified wines." - Travis Mitchell
"Treasured Georgetown deli Booeymonger flipped into a burger-driven brasserie in late January. La Bonne Vache, which translates to “the good cow” in French, is a team effort between a pair of local culinary couples: vet chef Rob Aikens and his restaurant designer wife, Rachel, and Ari and Claire Wilder (Chaplin’s, Zeppelin’s, Kappo). The headlining list of French-influenced handhelds includes a “bourguignonne” burger with red wine-braised short rib, caramelized onions, and smoked bacon, while another loops in truffle brie. Other menu highlights executed by chef Scheyla Acosta include airy gougères, marinated olives, gorgeous beet and endive salads, a section of crispy baguette sandwiches, and mousse au chocolat. The 42-seat neighborhood newcomer pairs French fare with beers, wines, vermouth-fueled cocktails, and Champagnes at the chic bar." - Tierney Plumb
