La Bonne Vache
French restaurant · Georgetown ·
French-influenced burgers, cocktails, gougères, and chocolate mousse
French-influenced burgers, cocktails, gougères, and chocolate mousse
"A Georgetown newcomer from the team behind Chaplin’s and Zeppelin, it relies on Santa Lucia Coffee to build its espresso martinis and moves about 80 French Quarter espresso martinis each week." - Lenore Adkins
"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
"I find La Bonne Vache a dreamy new corner bistro for French-ified burgers, bubbles, and vermouth cocktails." - Tierney Plumb