I was disappointed with my dinner experience tonight. I made a reservation over a week ago and specifically said that two of the four of us are vegetarian and asked about options. The response from who I spoke with was that "we will create something...for you- no problem". I also saw a review online that said that a man brought his wife there for her birthday and they did not disappoint and created something vegetarian for her. My disappointment came from the fact that the waiter had no idea that I had requested this specifically and had spoken with two people who confirmed they would make something good for us. Our waiter said "yes, we can give you a plate of vegetables". Basically, we'll saute whatever is available and will put it on a plate for you. So one of us ended up eating salmon and the other got the vegetables. Yes, they were sauteed but really? That's all we get for $25? So many restaurants have amazing vegetarian options. And honestly, if you had said, sorry, we don't have much then our expectations would have been set. But based on my conversation with your staff and the online review, I expected something better. Our waiter was no help and had no idea what I was talking about. I've been to this restaurant many times over the years and over the past several years, I've changed to a vegetarian diet. No one has to accommodate this but then they need to tell people so we know what to expect. I hardly ever send emails like this but I'm disappointed. We brought friends and I fully expected to be "wowed" by a delicious meal but was not. If you can't accommodate vegetarians, please educate your staff and phone staff so they can advise patrons appropriately.More

My wife and I went for a Sunday midday dinner with my sister and brother in law. My sister tells me that our family went to this restaurant over 50 years ago when it was in DC. It moved to its present location in the...70s. The drive from DC is quite scenic if you stay off the Beltway. The feel of this French restaurant is very nostalgic. We ate in the main restaurant which has quite a capacity, even without counting the outside seating. The dining areas are broken up into rooms so that it doesn’t feel quite so large. The menu is very traditional. The menu is prix fixe. There is a brasserie that is a la carte. The prices vary for each entree, but the entrees include appetizer, salad, and dessert. Some appetizers, salads, and desserts cost additional. Neither my wife nor I tend to eat so many courses, and we often share, so I would prefer a la carte pricing. I had a red ale on tap from Quebec. It was quite good. My sister had a cocktail that was good, not great. They have French wine by the glass. The food was very good. I had oysters, which were regional and excellent. They cost $10 extra. The menu said there were six to a serving, but I received seven. My sister had a mushroom crepe that was delicious. My wife’s gazpacho was very good. The special tomato salad was fresh and clearly from a garden, not a supermarket. My brother in law had veal scallopini that he said was very good. My wife enjoyed her cold lobster salad. My sister enjoyed her bouillabaisse. The server alerted her that it had saffron, in case she did not like saffron. The server was quite helpful with suggestions and explanations. I had the trout almondine which was prepared much like a sole meunière and was quite good and not too heavy. The special dessert is a soufflé, available in three flavors. Everyone but me ordered one. The soufflés were presented with a ritual of piercing the top and pouring the filling into it. You have to put in your order with dinner. Interestingly, they did not show us the dessert menu until after dinner. I waited, preferring to see the menu items. I am glad I waited. I had the special desert, a plum tart which was made with poached fresh plums. Overall, we each enjoyed our meals. I would recommend this restaurant for a special occasion. It is best enjoyed slowly, with plenty of opportunity for good conversation.More

This was our first time dining here (for a retirement party luncheon) and everything about the meal was fantastic. Service was second to none.

My husband and I had my birthday lunch celebration at the Brasserie. There were no tables on the patio, but we were the only couple inside. The staff that kept congregating at the bar was unnecessarily loud. They had full-voice private conversations; made loud noises...with the silverware as they folded them into napkins; one person threw ice into a container and shook it openly and loudly; one young waiter was processing a bill and made an unkind comment regarding his tip. We felt ignored, disrespected and disregarded. When we were leaving, the front desk staff politely thanked us for coming. What a joke! It was like a Monty Python skit. Is this what a five-star/first-class experience is supposed to feel like? We get it that many patrons these days are unbelievably loud, but staff?More

Having travelled extensively in Alsace, France, this restaraunt is one of my favorites. I love that their salads and vegetable come from their own garden. Great sommelier. The mussels with herbs and garlic were to die for. My friend had lamb and thought it was...excellent. They are famous for desert soufflés. Last night they had a chocolate one with raspberry source and spice one with Grand Marnier sauce. We had a quiet dinner, but they do some nice events with live music.More

Hadn’t been here in over 15 years. Just as good as I remembered! Everything perfect! Bill was excellent waiter. Expensive but worth it for a very special occasion!

My wife and I had been twice before to Chez Francois but not for a very long time - pre kids! Last night's evening at the restaurant was just as memorable as the two other visits. For "fine" dining, Chez Francois, in my opinion, is...the best value for money in the DMV - to include the Inn @LW. As always the service was attentative without being stuffy. At least three times we were wished a "Happy Anniversary". The food, as always, was outstanding. I had the asparagus and ham for an appetizer and my wife had 3 types of salmon (Trio de Saumons) - all shaped into a fish on her plate. Both were excellent. The house salad was one of the best house salads we've had and the main courses were even better - Maine lobster paired with crabmeat for my wife and the twin beet tenderloins for myself with the famous bearnaise sauce and some perfectly done potatoes and veg to accompany. The only disappointment was the meringue w/kirsch that my wife ordered for dessert though I thoroughly enjoyed my cheesecake and we both split a delicious free dessert (chocolate meringue) from the house to celebrate our anniverary. And in between those dishes, we also enjoyed the bread opener, lemon sorbet, and the chocolate truffles to close. Thanks LAuberge Chez Francois for another fine dining experience!More

We have been dining here for special occasions for decades. The rural setting and beautiful dining rooms provide a cozy yet elegant atmosphere. Service by all staff members is impeccable. Everything from the specialty cocktails to the entrees to the desserts is perfectly prepared, well-presented...and absolutely delicious. This is not the hippest place in town, nor will you find modernist molecular gastronomy in a loud industrial setting - but what you will find is consistently amazing Country French fare in a warm, inviting environment. We will most definitely return again!More

As always, a spectacular meal from start to finish. Greeted warmly. Great table. Excellent service. All the food was superb. It’s a special occasion restaurant for a special birthday for my wife and family. Highly recommend

This place is magical. No matter when I eat here, I’m always pleasantly surprised by the food, chef, servers, or sommelier. Our group decided to visit L’Auberge before Thanksgiving dinner. We had the most wonderful time. The sommelier helped us to pick out excellent wines...and champagnes which was so much fun. And the lobster that I had was amazing. The sauce served with it was fantastic. The wagu beef was also amazing. And the soufflés are always special. Thank you for such a special evening.More

I am rating this restaurant a “4” more for its very warm and charming atmosphere and good service than for the quality of its cuisine, which was a “3” level average, and a disappointment, especially for the price. It is very expensive, easily $300 or...more for two people and for that price I had an appetizer of beans with two pepperoni sized slices of sausage and one scallop, a very small lobster( the plate was mostly covered by it’s empty tail shell) and a tablespoon of crab meat. For dessert my Creme brûlée was too undercooked so I didn’t eat it. My husband fared better with his orders. We both loved the quality of the Roquefort salad but the supposed pears were just two thin slices , barely the size of a tablespoon. Note also that the meals are only offered as multi-course prix fixe, and many of the dishes have “up”charges. The wine list, while excellent, is also highly marked up. We had visited maybe twenty years earlier and I had remembered it as being a much finer dining experience, and not as expensive. I might return and try different dishes because it is such a lovely setting.More

Many years ago this restaurant had a menu that varied and reflected true seasonal French food. Unfortunately this is no longer the case. The service once attentive is now lackadaisical. No one checks on the tables and I had to wave down a staff member...to get my wine glass refilled. The feeling that was once of a country side restaurant in France is now more of a country side location mass producing what the locals want to eat. All this come with a hefty price tag. As much as I used to look forward to eating at Chez Francois, I won’t return and wouldn’t recommend it.More