La Bonne Vache
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French RestaurantWashington, DC

La Bonne Vache

Closed · opens 11:00 AM $$ 472 reviews online

Opening hours

Closed · opens 11:00 AM

Weekly opening hours of La Bonne Vache
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Local time in Washington: 4:35 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (202) 222-0620 to confirm.

Location & directions

3265 Prospect St NW #B
Washington, DC 20007

About La Bonne Vache

La Bonne Vache is a French restaurant located at 3265 Prospect St NW #B in Washington, District of Columbia. It's part of our guide to 2,052 restaurants, cafes and bars in Washington. Expect moderate prices, around $15–30 per person.

La Bonne Vache is open 5 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Monday and Tuesday).

La Bonne Vache's menu features 39 dishes and drinks across 6 sections, including Hors D'oeuvres, Soup Du Jour, Les Salades, Steak Hachè et Sandwich, and Pommes Frites. Listed prices range from $0.80 to $34.00, with a typical item around $13.00. Dishes worth a look include Olives Marinées, Carrot Cup, and Salade Verte.

Service options include kerbside pickup, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for tourists. The place is family friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, and a transgender safe space. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.

Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: cheques, credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking and paid street parking. Reservations are accepted; call (202) 222-0620 to book a table.

Quick facts

Address
3265 Prospect St NW #B, Washington, DC 20007
Price range
$$ per person
Hours
Open 5 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Monday and Tuesday)
Menu
39 items · $0.80–$34.00
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How the hours compare

We compared La Bonne Vache’s weekday schedule with 16 other French restaurants in Washington. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, earlier than 69% of them (the typical opening time is 11:30 AM) and closes at 9:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 9:30 PM).

In total it is open about 50 hours a week, 14 hours fewer than the local median of 64. 88% of French restaurants in Washington open on Sundays, and La Bonne Vache is one of them.

Compared with 16 other French restaurants in Washington that list their hours in our guide.

Typical prices for French restaurants across the US

Based on 102 menus with 5,953 priced items from French restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $15.50, and half of all items are priced between $9.00 and $24.00.

At La Bonne Vache the median listed price is $13.00, lower than the typical $15.50 for French restaurants across the US.

Most common menu items
ItemOn menusTypical price
Cappuccino22%$4.75
Croque Monsieur21%$17.00
French Onion Soup21%$12.25
Espresso20%$3.50
Croque Madame17%$20.00
French Toast14%$17.50
Caesar Salad14%$14.00
French Fries13%$8.50

Calculated from 102 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.

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Features & amenities

From the business

  • Identifies as Latino-owned
  • Identifies as women-owned

Service options

  • Kerbside pickup
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar on site
  • Gender-neutral toilets
  • Toilet
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cosy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Family friendly
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safe space

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Cheques
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • Has changing table(s)
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free of charge street parking
  • Paid street parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed outside

The neighborhood

Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of La Bonne Vache there are 116 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 207 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (47), American (16), Bars & Pubs (12), and Bakeries & Desserts (12).

Competition is healthy: 6 other French restaurants are within a mile and 24 within three miles. The closest is Brasserie Liberté, < 0.1 mi away.

68 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.

Nearest places of other kinds

What to expect at a French restaurant

This group covers French bistros, German beer halls, Spanish tapas bars, Irish and British pubs serving food, and Eastern European kitchens from Poland, Ukraine, Russia and the Balkans. Many are family-run restaurants that keep alive the cooking of a particular immigrant community.

What to order

  • Pierogi – Polish dumplings, boiled or fried
  • Schnitzel or bratwurst – German classics
  • Steak frites or onion soup – French bistro staples
  • Tapas – a mix of small plates for sharing

Good to know

  • Bistros and tapas bars are often busiest late in the evening.
  • Ask about imported beers and wines matched to the food.
  • Seasonal events such as Oktoberfest bring special menus.

Our guide to French restaurants

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Frequently asked questions

What are La Bonne Vache's opening hours?

Open 5 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Monday and Tuesday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.

Is La Bonne Vache open on Sunday?

Yes, La Bonne Vache is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.

Where is La Bonne Vache located?

La Bonne Vache is located at 3265 Prospect St NW #B, Washington, DC 20007.

What is the phone number of La Bonne Vache?

You can call La Bonne Vache at (202) 222-0620.

Does La Bonne Vache offer delivery or takeout?

Yes, La Bonne Vache offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: kerbside pickup, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.

How much does it cost to eat at La Bonne Vache?

The typical price range at La Bonne Vache is $$ per person. Menu prices range from $0.80 to $34.00.

Does La Bonne Vache take reservations?

Yes, La Bonne Vache accepts reservations.

Is La Bonne Vache wheelchair accessible?

Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.

Is La Bonne Vache open late?

No, La Bonne Vache usually closes before 10 PM.

What else is near La Bonne Vache?

There are 207 other places to eat and drink within a mile of La Bonne Vache. Nearby options include Tuscany Cafe (< 0.1 mi), Mai Thai (< 0.1 mi), and Georgetown Seafood (< 0.1 mi).

Are there other French restaurants near La Bonne Vache?

6 other French restaurants within a mile. The closest is Brasserie Liberté, < 0.1 mi away.

How much do French restaurants across the US cost?

Based on 102 menus with 5,953 priced items from French restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $15.50, and half of all items are priced between $9.00 and $24.00.

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