When is La Vie open?
Mon–Thu 5 PM–10 PM; Fri 5 PM–11 PM; Sat 11 AM–11 PM; Sun 11 AM–10 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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MediterraneanThe Wharf
La Vie
- 4.22.9k reviews
- Closed now
Rooftop Mediterranean-American restaurant and bar overlooking the Wharf, known for heated igloos, lamb chops and bottomless mimosa brunch.
Quick answers
La Vie in short
When is the best time to visit La Vie?
It's at its best afternoons and evenings. Go near sunset for the light. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is La Vie indoors or outdoors?
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Is La Vie good for kids?
Sometimes: Restaurant with bar; best for brunch or early dinner with adults.
How much does La Vie cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book La Vie?
Booking ahead is a good idea. It takes bookings online.
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How long do you need at La Vie?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is La Vie?
88 District Square SW Fl 4.6, Washington, DC 20024.
Is La Vie wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible restroom, wheelchair accessible seating.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 8:30 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 5 pm.
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
58°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 58°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 4mph
- 9am
60° - 10am64°
- 11am67°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- monday
- 5 PM–10 PM
- tuesday
- 5 PM–10 PM
- wednesdayToday
- 5 PM–10 PM
- thursday
- 5 PM–10 PM
- friday
- 5 PM–11 PM
- saturday
- 11 AM–11 PM
- sunday
- 11 AM–10 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 La Vie
- 2 BISTRO DU JOUR · 1 min
- 3 The Wharf DC · 2 min
- 4 Toastique · 3 min
- 5 Colada Shop · 3 min
Good to know
- Kids: Restaurant with bar; best for brunch or early dinner with adults
- Book ahead
- Allow about 1.5 h
- Heated patio
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.2from 2.9k reviews
Known for
- Igloos
- Lamb chops
- Bottomless mimosas
- Cotton candy baked Alaska
What people say
- People like:
- Igloos, lamb chops, mimosas, baked Alaska
Around The Wharf
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
BISTRO DU JOURFrench · 1 min walk
The Wharf DCLandmark · 2 min walk
Good nowToastiqueCafé · 3 min walk
Good nowColada ShopCafé · 3 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer.
Light layerThe whole time