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    Cafe Provencal

    4.2 (198 reviews)
    PriceyFrench
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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    CAFE PROVENCAL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Romantic
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Soupe à L'Oignon - traditional French Onion Soup
    Gerry R.

    Will is a fantastic server, very attentive and knowledgeable! We sat on the patio which was awesome this time of year! We ordered the Pre Fixe Three Course with an additional entree. The food was delicious and we would definitely order again!

    French 75
    Wanda H.

    Like we're SO special, you'll have to like us? The food was good. Don't get me wrong on THAT. But the atmosphere? The service? EH! Not impressive. As if we were gonna be MORE impressed the longer everything took. From trying to get a cocktail list (that was pretty short!), to getting our server to take our orders, to chasing him down to pay our bills. We had a reservation, and I'd given us 2 hours for the meal before attending a play nearby. NOT enough time for this restaurant. Not my cup of tea at all.

    Watermelon salad
    MaryAnn B.

    Very popular restaurant in Kirkwood strip mall. Nice Parisian decor. Small and tight seating. Service was good at times, and lacking at others. Dishes on the menu included some items you would expect to see in a French Bistro. Some items on the small menu a bit pricey, others reasonable. Limited cocktail list. When you want that "Franco" touch, this is it.

    Trout
    Renee I.

    I was so happy when my friend suggested eating here because I had been wanting to try it. Our server was Nora and she was very nice. I ordered the trout which came with veggies and mashed potatoes. The trout was a little overdone which was disappointing but it was still quite edible. The rest of the meal was delicious. Including the rolls they bring out for the table. My friends indicated they really liked their food. Good wine selection- 4 of us loved the Bordeaux Blanc. Very cute place with touches to make it feel more authentic.

    Wine blind taste test!
    Claire C.

    We had a great experience at Cafe Provencal!! I was in town over Valentine's to visit my dad and his gf and they took my bf and I out to dinner here. There's SO much seating, the restaurant is deceptively large. We had a reservation and were able to sit right away. Our waiters were great - very friendly and helpful. We ended up getting the onion tart and the smoked trout for our apps. Both were delicious and I'd recommend. For the main course I got the lamb which was amazing. I don't normally like meat like this, but it was so tender and the sides it came with were delicious. For dessert we got the chocolate mousse and some kind of chocolate tart? They were both really good and I'd recommend those as well. My dad and his gf love wine tastings, and the waiter helped us to set up a mini wine taste test for the table! This made the night really special and we really appreciated the care and thought that the staff put into our evening! I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town.

    Lauren H.

    Apps we ordered were the Caesar salad and the Coquilles Saint-Jacques. Both were delicious. We dipped the complimentary bread in the white wine cream sauce because it was that good. For entrees, I ordered the beef Wellington. All the flavors worked well together and it was cooked to my liking. Also the veggies were a perfect pairing. I also tried the filet béarnaise which was also very good and the homemade fries were a hit! Make sure to order dessert!! Service was absolutely stellar. Thanks Mike!

    Croque madame
    Kelse S.

    This is one of my moms favorite spots, she wanted to come here for her birthday lunch which is always a treat. We came in a Friday and I highly recommend making a reservation. It was packed! Everything I had was delicious: - their bread is quite truly chef's kiss. It's baked with sea salt on the outside and absolutely delicious. - their potato and leek soup was insane. It was so good and the perfect consistency and flavor. - their croque madame was fabulous. It's a heavy sandwich, I only ate half of it (especially with the soup and bread consumed before). It was a good dinner to have for later. The frites are quite thin but are crispy and a good accompaniment to the sandwich. We were quite happy with our visit- and it was a great way to celebrate my mom!

    Misty S.

    The restaurant was very lively on a Thursday night. The wooden chairs were a little wobbly and not the most comfortable. Service was slow because they didn't have enough staff for the amount of people dining. The house wine was great and the food were decent. Bordeaux Rouge $12 - Smooth and very drinkable red wine. Escargot $16 Scallops "Coquilles Saint-Jacques" $18 - Medium-sized scallops in cream sauce. Beet Salad "Salade de Betteraves" $14 - Great salad with cubed red beets, greens, Montrachet cheese, red onion, capers, bacon and vinaigrette dressing. Favorite of the night. Rainbow Trout "Truite Grillee Provencal" $28 - Butterfly in lemon butter sauce served with a side of mashed potatoes, carrots, green beans and zucchini. Ok dish. Wellington $34 Baub de Boeuf $28 Crème brulee $10 .|\---/| | @_@ | ..\_^_/..2025

    Lamb shank
    Elena G.

    What a gem! Delicious French food in an unassuming strip mall. Small restaurant with high quality food. Service was lovely, and we enjoyed our dinner so much that we came back two nights in a row. We got the escargot (perfectly buttery and tender), French onion soup, and the lamb shank (fall off the bone amazing!). The chocolate mousse was incredible and a HUGE portion. The prix fix was a steal at $48!

    Pork Chop
    Marie S.

    This was my first visit to Cafe Provençal. My husband and I were seated at a window table in a corner and this was nice because the tables are fairly close together. The bread that they brought to the table was soft, salty and so good. I ordered the bone- in pork chop and when I cut into it, it was raw. I sent it back to the kitchen to be cooked some more. The chef cooked a new pork chop for me and it took some time to get my dinner back. My husband had eaten his dinner and was finished by the time I received my second pork chop. I will say that the pork chop that was cooked properly was delicious. Our server was apologetic about the undercooked pork chop. It was unfortunate that my husband and I could not enjoy our meals at the same time.

    Salade Cesar with Salmon
    Cherie R.

    Had lunch here with my aunt and cousin! Such a cute French bistro! It was too cold to sit outside but they have a super cute patio! We started off with some complementary fresh bread - it was salty and warm and delicious! We really indulged haha. I got the salmon on a bed of Caesar salad - very very good and cooked perfectly. My aunt got a mustard butter salmon with veggies - looked great! My cousin got the croque madam which was huge and piled high with fries! Can't wait to try that the next time! Our waiter was patient and attentive It got surprisingly busy for lunch on a Thursday so would recommend making a reservation if you're going during peak hours!

    Back dining area
    Melanie S.

    I hadn't been here since before COVID. With things being so tough out there, I've been used to changes to service and taste and prices at other places. Gladly, not here! The 3 course menu before was $35, and it is currently $40. Well worth the price. I got scallops for my appetizer The beet salad with warm bacon dressing And the chicken in puff pastry for the main All just as tasty as I remembered it. My partner got: Escargot Watermelon salad Pork chops with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables He was very pleased with his selections, and I had a bite of everything, and agree with him. It was a great night out for us. Wonderful service, quiet, cozy atmosphere, and delicious food.

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    Such a wonderful restaurant. The food is excellent and consistently fresh and delicious. Service is outstanding as well!

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    6 years ago

    Delicious French Onion Soup! Probably one of the best I've tasted in St Louis. Professional staff and nice ambiance. Definitely recommend.

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    One of our favorite places to go. Great patio, always happy with the service, never been disappointed with our meal.

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