La Ferme Restaurant
Chevy Chase
Restaurant in Chevy Chase, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
La Ferme Restaurant is the practical Chevy Chase pick when the meal needs to feel settled, easy to arrange, and occasion-ready without chasing a chef-led tasting format. Book it for family dinners, birthdays, or a calmer neighborhood meal; look elsewhere if awards, named signatures, or a tightly structured menu are the point.
About La Ferme Restaurant
La Ferme Restaurant is a Chevy Chase restaurant open Tuesday through Sunday from 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM, with a Monday closure. Plan around those posted hours and a smart casual dress code, and avoid assuming details such as cuisine, chef credits, awards, prices, signature dishes, or a tasting-menu format.
For planning, focus on the basics: La Ferme Restaurant is in Chevy Chase, operates six days a week, and lists smart casual dress. Details such as price range, reservation difficulty, service style, dietary accommodations, takeout, delivery, or specific menu items should be checked directly before making plans.
Book around the basics, not assumptions
If the ideal visit depends on a specific cuisine, a named chef, a set menu, or a highly defined dining format, check those details with La Ferme Restaurant before booking. The safer expectation is simply a Chevy Chase restaurant with regular Tuesday-through-Sunday hours and a smart casual dress code.
That distinction matters when comparing options. La Ferme Restaurant may fit a plan where the group wants a Chevy Chase restaurant open during those hours, but diners who need more certainty about menu style, price, or accommodations should check those details with the restaurant before going.
Know Before You Go
- Good for: Plans that can be built around the restaurant’s hours and a smart casual dress code.
- Less ideal for: Diners who need chef credentials, awards, prices, signature dishes, or a defined tasting menu before booking.
- Booking difficulty: Check directly before relying on availability.
- Timing: Open Tuesday through Sunday from 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM; closed Monday.
- Decision point: Choose it when the basics fit; compare other options if cuisine, menu detail, or dietary information is central to the plan.
For planning in Chevy Chase, the full Chevy Chase restaurants guide is the better starting point if the group is still deciding by cuisine or format. You can also compare La Ferme Restaurant with Don Pollo or other dining options when the priority shifts to a more specific craving.
Planning details
- Location
- 7101 Brookville Rd, Chevy Chase Section Five, MD 20815
- Reservations
- Book on Resy
- Website
- lafermerestaurant.com
- Phone
- +13019865255
The take
The Take
The Vibe
La Ferme blends a quietly refined French sensibility with a farmhouse, season-forward ethic. Set on a residential stretch of Brookville Road just over the Maryland line, the restaurant reads like a neighbourhood destination rather than a downtown showpiece: deliberate, rooted and away from high-traffic dining strips. The kitchen’s allegiance to provenance and classic technique gives the room a sophisticated, intimate feel—familiar and charming rather than theatrical. Expect a calm, composed dining environment where rustic references meet polished execution and the season’s produce drives what arrives at the table.
Best For
This is an elegant choice for dinner and a popular neighborhood spot for weekend brunch. Its French-inflected cooking and seasonal focus make it well suited to date nights, special occasions and family meals where thoughtful technique matters. Signature items—soufflé, escargot, beef short rib and trout almondine—point to a menu that balances classic French preparations with local sourcing, so it’s a reliable pick when you want food that feels both comforting and carefully considered. Its off-the-radar location also makes it a good option for quieter celebrations away from the downtown bustle.
Ordering Tips
The menu is organized around seasonality and local sourcing, so availability shifts with what the region produces; ask servers what’s freshest that day. If you’re targeting the house signatures—soufflé, escargot, beef short rib or trout almondine—check availability, as those preparations can rotate or appear in seasonal variations. Given the restaurant’s deliberate, neighbourhood scale and its refined approach, allow time for a measured pace of service and plan accordingly for an unhurried meal focused on technique and provenance.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm country French ambiance with subdued lighting, huge fireplace, high vaulted wood rafters, and quiet conversational atmosphere conducive to intimate dining.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- souffle
- escargot
- beef short rib
- trout almondine
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 7101 Brookville Rd, Chevy Chase Section Five, MD 20815
Planning details
Location
7101 Brookville Rd, Chevy Chase Section Five, MD 20815 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Tavira, Notable alternative
- Q by Peter Chang, Sichuan, Sichuan
- Don Pollo, Notable alternative
- Little Beast, Pizza (Detroit-style) / cafe offerings, Pizza (Detroit-style) / cafe offerings
- Macon Bistro, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Tavira is the cleaner cross-shop if the group wants a more cuisine-led decision, while La Ferme Restaurant is the safer pick when ambiance and a traditional sit-down rhythm matter more than a specific culinary lane. For diners choosing on value for money, Tavira should get a look when the cuisine fit is clear; La Ferme is stronger when the guest list is mixed and the meal needs broad appeal.
Q by Peter Chang is the sharper choice for Sichuan cooking and a more flavor-specific night. Little Beast is better for a casual pizza or cafe-style plan. La Ferme is not trying to compete with either on culinary focus; its advantage is a more composed occasion setting and easier decision-making for groups that do not want a narrow brief.
Don Pollo is the value-minded, low-ceremony alternative when speed and simplicity matter. Macon Bistro is the more direct comparison for a bistro-style evening. If booking difficulty is the deciding factor, La Ferme is the easier call; if the group wants a more defined food identity, cross-shop Macon Bistro first.
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Compare La Ferme Restaurant
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Ferme Restaurant | Chevy Chase | , | No published awards |
| Tavira | Chevy Chase | , | No published awards |
| Q by Peter Chang | Bethesda | Sichuan | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #4202024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #6252023 OAD Casual in North America Recommended |
| Don Pollo | Chevy Chase | , | No published awards |
| Little Beast | Washington, D.C. | Pizza (Detroit-style) / cafe offerings | No published awards |
| Macon Bistro | Washington, D.C. | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at La Ferme Restaurant?
Check the current menu directly before deciding what to order. La Ferme Restaurant is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM and is closed Monday. If you want to compare another option before choosing, consider Little Beast.
Is La Ferme Restaurant good for a special occasion?
It may work if the basics fit your plan: La Ferme Restaurant is in Chevy Chase, has a smart casual dress code, and is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM. For private rooms, price range, menu format, or award recognition, check with the restaurant directly. You can also compare it with Macon Bistro when deciding where to book.
Does La Ferme Restaurant handle dietary restrictions?
Ask the restaurant directly about dietary accommodations before you go. That is especially important if anyone in the group has strict allergy or dietary needs. If you want another restaurant to compare while researching menus, Q by Peter Chang may be worth checking separately.
What should a first-timer know about La Ferme Restaurant?
Think of it as a Chevy Chase restaurant where the key planning details are the hours and dress code. It is closed Mondays and open Tuesday through Sunday from 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM, with smart casual dress listed. If you are comparing different styles of dining, Tavira is another option to research.
Is lunch or dinner better at La Ferme Restaurant?
Hours run from 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM Tuesday through Sunday. Service periods and meal-specific pricing should be checked directly. Choose the time that best fits your schedule. For another comparison while planning, Macon Bistro is also worth checking.
