La Vie

Anmole Jamshaid

We booked an igloo for a birthday celebration, but unfortunately, there was an event going on, so we were given an igloo at the back. While the overall experience was unique, the igloos were quite small, and we had to walk around to truly enjoy the view. On the positive side, the food was great and halal, which was a big plus! The highlight was the amazing dessert—definitely the best we’ve had so far. However, one major downside was the unexpected cost. Nowhere on the booking details was it mentioned that there is a $99 minimum per person, which was a surprise. Overall, it’s a nice experience to try once, but not something we’d repeat.

Aya Alshihabi

We had quite a good experience at this stunning penthouse restaurant. The atmosphere is gorgeous, and the location at the Wharf is absolutely wonderful. The food tastes fantastic and is served quickly, which I appreciated. However, it is on the pricey side, which is understandable given the location. For instance, paying $61 for four pieces of lamb chops feels steep. What really threw me off, though, was the $70 "cake fee." We brought a cake to surprise my aunt for her birthday, and I was taken aback to find that we were charged this amount just to store our cake for about an hour in their fridge and then bring it to the table after our meal. This charge seems excessive and left a sour note on an otherwise enjoyable visit. This was my second time dining here, and I still really like the place, so I might return. But that "cake fee" is absolutely ridiculous and something to consider before making future reservations.

Lisa Weston

We had the pleasure of dining at La Vie The setting was romantic and Mary at the front desk seated us at the perfect table Our server Abner was personable , professional and made our experience all that much better. The view from the windows are beautiful . The inside decor is pretty. The grilled octopus small plate dish was absolutely tender and incredible a definite must have! Flavors of the rockfish plate blended deliciously. Cocktails were delightful. Highly recommend for small plates and cocktails and ambience. My husband had the moussaka that fell a little bit short of expectations which we did mention to the manager Mauricio who was not quite as personable as the rest of the staff.Definitely worth a visit here for ambiance cocktails , view and appetizers.Ask for Abner!

Tiffanie Rosier

La Vie DC has beautiful views and a variety of menu options for consideration. If you’re looking for a place with a view for food, drinks or desserts, this is the place to be. Their beautifully decorated dining area and chic and savvy bar decor make it a great place to cool off for the summer or a place to check out the water and historical sights around DC. #itriedlife

Shreya Pandey

Me and my boyfriend were here to celebrate our anniversary and they made it feel really special. Our server Dalton was amazing so friendly and extremely attentive. He even took us to the balcony to take pictures and gave us a tour of the place which was very generous. Drinks, appetizers and entrees were all amazing. We were extremely full so didn’t not order dessert but they surprised us with a complementary dessert and champagne. Loved it will definitely coming back