Monday, August 31, 2026

  1. L'Auberge Chez Francois

    Alsatian French

    Eat 73

    An Alsatian-style cottage tucked into the woods of Great Falls that has been on the Washingtonian's 100 Very Best Restaurants list longer than most of its readers have been alive. The upstairs dining room runs classic French, foie gras and Grand Marnier soufflé and all, while downstairs at Jacques' the mood loosens around a proper choucroute garni. Folksy French knickknacks everywhere, zero apologies for any of it.

    Two honors, in evidence:

    The record strongest first

    One number, weighted & current 73

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    The dishes from the writeups

    Address
    332 Springvale Rd, Great Falls, VA · Great Falls
    Hours
    • Wed–Fri 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, 4:30 PM–9 PM
    • Sat 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, 4:30 PM–9:30 PM
    • Sun 11:30 AM–3 PM, 3 PM–8 PM
    Phone
    703-759-3800
    Reserve
    OpenTable
    Online
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