A few weeks before our anniversary I turned to yelp... as usual to find a great place for my husband and I to celebrate our special day at! I searched Michelin star rated restaurants and chapeau popped up...with almost 3k reviews and 4.5 stars WOW It was so nice to find a fancy restaurant that I open on a Sunday! Parking could be tricky, but manageable! The staff is beyond believe nice... beginning with the hostess. She showed us a couple of tables avail The place is small and cozy! We sat down and were greeted promptly by Ellen! She took our drink order. Next the owner/chef came by to wish us a happy Anni. Such a nice touch I placed an order for oysters. They came out pretty quickly along with the bread. The oysters have a delicious spicy vinegar sauce. Wonderful start Ellen explained the entire menu! We decided to go with the four course! I had the trio of salmon! I think it's one of the most popular items on the menu. Absolutely delicious. My husband enjoyed the French onion soup. Growing up with a mom raised in France... it's safe to say the soup was by far one of the best most authentic I have had yet Next course was a seared scallop with bacon foam and avocado purée. UNREAL. The mix of flavors were a true delight. I had ordered the pork and my husband the steak! Hen of the woods were on both of our plates. It's so hard to find places that cook with that type of mushroom. Such a treat to enjoy. The steak was so tender you could cut it with a fork. It was surrounded by the mushrooms and perfect potatoes that looked like scallops. The plate had delicious pepper corn sauce/glaze My tenderloin had a pepper mustard sauce that was so creamy yet sharp tasting. Topped with endive. The flavors just burst. Also so tender and easy to slice paper thin while you savor each bite. For once I wanted cheese instead of sweets (I regretted) I was soooo full and had to pack it to go lol My husband enjoyed the Brûlée! That is another item I can honestly say that was the best I've had. Especially not being a fan of the item I ate half of it lol This place is beyond recommended. The price point makes it easy to come back over and over When we left the owner hugged us bye and Ellen walked us out. You truly feel like part of the family. We will be back! They made our anniversary so special . read more

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We found Chapeau on Yelp and went for our anniversary. Very reminiscent of a French bistro in Paris with a family-run feel. Very friendly people. The chef made it a point to greet each table, sometimes giving wine advice. Speaking of wine, very nice list. We meant to bring a special bottle and pay corkage but left it in the car. Looked at the list and found a nicely curated list with a lot of great options. Service was on point. Escargot was delightful but just a bit salty for my taste. My wife went with the Filet and loved it. I chose the Bouillabaisse and liked it but when we return (and we will), I'll likely try something else as there were other better looking options on further review. The only disappoint was the oysters. We'd had oysters at various places several days in a row and found these to be a little mealy and not served as cold as we would prefer. Again, Chapeau is a friendly, vibrant bistro well-worth a visit. read more

4.5/5 rounded down! The ambiance of Chapeau is perfect for both special occasions and nice, simple get togethers. With a reservation, we were seated almost immediately but it took a while before the server got to our table to take our orders. The appetizers were delicious! I honestly think that they were better than the entrees themselves. Trio of salmon was definitely the highlight dish of the night - the salmon was so smooth and delicious and the escargot was absolutely amazing. We also went for a birthday and they gave a cute little dessert on the house with an adorable candle on a dish that says "Happy Birthday". I wasn't expecting it but it was a great surprise for my boyfriend's birthday and a good choice to dine in for a birthday. read more

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If I could give Chapeau more than 5 stars I would, everything about this restaurant is amazing! Reservations can be made through OpenTable and they have both indoor and outdoor dining. The three course menu is a great deal with different options for appetizer, entree, and dessert - no matter what you pick you will not go wrong since all the food is fantastic. I tried the French Onion Soup (some of the best soup I've ever had), the Ratatouille, and Creme Brûlée all of which were delicious. The waiters are very friendly and welcoming, I could not recommend this place enough! read more

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I was hesitating to make this review since I love how easy it is to come here without making reservations a long time in advance, but I figure other people would like it just as much as I do. My boyfriend and I literally cannot come here enough. The value of the food to the price point it's set at is insanely affordable so we try to come allll the time. You cannot go wrong here!! Some of our favorites over the years have been the trio of salmon, the seared scallop (which has been MIA for too long ), the filet mignon, french onion soup, and oysters! The list is definitely long but all of these plates are actually just THAT good. If they offered a plate of their seared scallop, I would never stop eating it. Chapeau 20/10 recommend -- this place has my whole heart!! read more

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We celebrated my niece's birthday here and the food and service were magnificent. We ordered the following and every dish was great. Appetizers: 1) Soupe a l'oignon 2) escargot E) salmon trio Entrees: 1) filet mignon 2) mushroom risotto Desserts: 1) profiteroles 2) apple tarte 3) creme brulee 4) Chocolat fondant I highly recommend this place in all categories, including food service, and ambiance. You should try it. read more

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This restaurant gives off local family owned french bistro vibes and would recommend solely based off of that. The cauliflower truffle soup was amazing. I do wish the mini baguette was served warm. The escargots were nice and garlicky. I had high expectations for the salmon trio based on the reviews but honestly was a little underwhelmed. It tasted like regular salmon tartare but I liked the egg and crispy capers with it. The filet was done very well. It was nice and tender and sauce was a perfect compliment. The potatoes were also really good. Lastly, I tried both the creme brûlée and the apple tarte for dessert and you can't go wrong with either! Bonus: they had an amazing red wine selection that paired really well with the meal! read more

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Energetic and attentive staff. Ellen G was our server. Great fixed price menu. Had wonderful sea bass and pork tenderloin. Loved the drinks. Very pretty room. read more

Seriously a 5 out 5 !!!!!! Everything was amazing! They start off with a warm soft bread and butter, and then continue with a small cup/tasting of cauliflower soup (YUM!) For the menu you can choose individual plates or a three course menu for such a good price. We had a large party, so we all tried various things! Appetizers: - Soupe a l'oinon (onion soup) was sooooo good. - Escargot was great. We even had a few first timers that fell in love. - Trio of Salmon is a must! It is so fresh and complimented with bits of a boiled egg. you just must go and try it for yourself! Entrees: We all pretty much ordered the same entrees but I am glad we did because no one wanted to share. - Bouillabaisse (this seafood soup was everything! So filling, flavorful, everything was cooked perfectly!) - Filet mignon (also just so amazing!) Desserts: - Creme Brûlée - Profiteroles Not going to say much besides GET THEM! Cocktail favorites: - Lemon Drop - Cosmopolitan I would've posted pictures but as soon as everything came out we ate. We all left very very full and had 0 complaints. The service was so friendly and welcoming. You can go here for any occasion. read more

Chapeau is a fancy French restaurant in a cozy quiet neighborhood on Clement. It's for locals and it's still for some tourists. I am staying nearby and may leave the area sometime. I decided to try Chapeau by having 6 oysters for $20. It's nice and well it's covid so the seating is outdoor. read more

Chapeau - Oysters - French Near Me - San Francisco, California

Solid 3 star- perhaps there are better options on the menu but unfortunately too many other great restaurants to try in sf to give this another chance Crowded restaurant with close neighboring patrons; Wide selection of the menu with attentively amazing service. Food 3; Service 5; Overall 3 read more

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Delicious meal for SF Restaurant Week! All of the food was made with homemade in-house fresh ingredients. Everything was cooked perfectly and the staff was not only incredibly generous and helpful but were also French :) The pictures in this meal should speak for themselves - just delightful and mouthwatering goodness. Recommend booking a few weeks in advance as they can be booked at normal times inside and outside. Look forward to coming back in the future! read more

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Came here for a Valentine's day dinner (the day after Valentine's day). We had read that it was vegetarian friendly, but as two vegetarians, that was not true for us. There was only 1 vegetarian option on the menu, and they would not accomodate us (we asked to just have a plate of some of the sides from the meat dishes, seems easy enough...). The service was SLOW. The drinks tasted like those you get at the bar in the pool in Mexico (great there, less so at a French tasting menu). The food was good, but the restaurant is basically devoid of any ambiance. read more

Lovely French restaurant for a date night with delicious food. We loved everything we ordered here! They have a $75 meal that includes appetizer, entree, and dessert, and you can order other add ons too. Definitely make a reservation (you can even get a same day reservation through open table); we were seated immediately on time when we arrived for ours. The salmon trio was an amazing appetizer - so good if you like raw salmon. The escargot was a little salty for me, but I'm not a huge escargot fan to begin with haha. The pork tenderloin was so delicious, and the texture on the pork and filet mignon was perfect. Their entrees have lots of layered complex flavors! The crème brûlée was a solid dessert, but my partner could not stop talking about how good the French toast was afterward. The service was also amazing; I felt that there was a lot of attention to detail, and we were greeted very warmly by (I think?) the owner, and he even ran outside to say bye when we left! On a Sunday dinner, it was easy to find parking; there are many metered spots on the street and some free street parking on the off streets as well. read more

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Make a reservation before you come! We booked a table for a late Valentine's Day. They have a set menu price, 75 for a three course meal. Each of the dishes were unique and delicious in their own way. The escargot was delicious and hot, served in butter. The trio of salmon was interesting, kind of like sashimi wrapped in sashimi, but the sauce and the chips on top gave some additional flavor and texture. For our mains, we got the filet mignon and the pork tenderloin. Both were so tender and soft and deliciously cooked. For dessert, we got the french toast and the creek brûlée which were both not overly sweet. The restaurant was quite packed, but with the din lighting it was not too bad. My table was seated in the corner so it was a bit weird that I had to share eye contact with the table next to us every time I looked up since I was sitting next to my partner as opposed to opposite of him. Great place for a special occasion! read more

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First, the cuisine is unbelievable as if you were actually dining in France. Everything prepared to perfection. Phillipe and Ellen always welcome you at the door as if you were their family or close friends. They also come to the door and always thank you for coming, very old school and traditional, no one does that anymore at all because the others don't have class or respect, it's only about greed and money, out there. They run their restaurant with love, pride, and part of their lives. They care about the customers experience. Very fairly priced. My all time favorite restaurant in the bay area, I'm an s.f. native, been everywhere and again this is the place. Come here, the food will be spectacular, the experience will be spectacular, and you will be treated like a paying customer and a human being. Thank you chapeau, Phillip and Ellen, and Phillip jr. read more

Went here for my birthday and it was delicious! Fresh bread was on point and exactly, escargot were garlicky and de shelled (although a bit small), salad paired well with a delicious fried soft cheese, bouillabaisse had exceptional flavor, and the filet mignon was a nice texture (a bit rarer than the medium rare we requested). I think the service was extremely warm - they checked in frequently and even the chef stepped out to offer us more bread. They also sent over a plate with a candle that said happy birthday, which was a nice gesture. I love French food and would definitely return again. read more

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This place is amazing, I tried all the flavors I was looking for. Delicious and Successful. read more

Was here last night for my husbands birthday dinner and everything was on point. From being greeted at the door by the owner, to the service staff, waiter food runner and busser to the bartender stopping by to ensure that our cocktails were done properly. All done quietly and with style of efficiency of labor smoothly and effortlessly in a a calm and elegant dining room. We brought out own cake,which they serve as well as presenting him with a creme brulee ( and they didn't know it was his favorite) smooth, silky and not too sweet with a hard shell of sugar. We will be back we will recommend this exceptional place of gastronomy to our friends. read more

Ambiance was great, small restaurant so less people and we could have a good conversation without having to "speak up" to hear each other. Food was delicious! I have a limited diet (no onion, garlic, bone broth, fermented foods ...) and they tailored a meal for me based on the current menu. Service was great and the kitchen staff helpful in accommodating my dietary restrictions. Love eating here and look forward to next time. read more

We loved the food and the ambiance was lovely. We had great service, the server was great at recommending a wine to go well with dinner.

It has been a while since we visited but I must make the review for those who like to have a great French food. This is the spot, the parking is the only issue other than that, Chapeau is one of the best French restaurants we have visited. Viva France. read more

A great find on Clement. Many reviews are accurate. An owner with great attention to detail, serve staff that are true professionals and food that ranges from good to very good. The escargot were middle of the fairway as expected. The cassoulet was tasty but could have used a little more spice. My wife's black cod was creative but the soft skin didn't work for her. My sons pork was perfectly prepared and the mustard sauce worked very well. The baked Alaska was amazing. French toast was tasty as well. read more

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Came in here last night for dinner. It was a Friday evening so had reserved in advance. I have so much to tell about this place so I'll split it into three parts. 1. Service We were driving from South Bay and was easily at least 30 minutes late. When we called to inform, we were greeted so kindly and were told to not rush and that they would hold the table for us! This felt so sincere and caring, and got us in a good mood already. On arrival, we were immediately taken to our table. It was already packed, so we were surprised that they held the table for so long. During the dinner too, the service was top-notch. Each food was carefully prepared only after we were done with our appetizer. 5/5 2. Food I'm not a French food expert but the food was so good, we left feeling happy. We had escargot, mesclun salad, soup a l'oignon, and filet mignon. Everything was delicious, meat was tender and juicy and left us feeling pretty full. For dessert, we ordered their French toast. I have never had French toast as a dessert after dinner but boy am glad I didn't miss this. The bread just melted in my mouth. 5/5 3. Ambience For the price range, you'd expect a fancier ambience. But it's very casual. The space was small, so it felt crowded and was very noisy, just like other reviews had mentioned. There was no music, so maybe that made it worse? Not sure. Ambience gets a 3/5 But I'd still give it a 5/5 overall just because the food and the service left us feeling so happy - the way you'd feel after watching a really good movie. Would definitely be visiting this place again! read more

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My friend and I had a fabulous evening at the legendary French restaurant Chapeau,a restaurant that my dad first discovered 30 years ago when it was on a different part of Clement Street. myself and my family had ate there multiple times over the last few decades and we were very friendly with Philippe and his wife Ellen, but I hadn't been back to the restaurant in probably four or five years since I moved out of San Francisco so I wasn't sure what to expect but boy I was more than pleasantly surprised. Philippe, as always is a consummate host and he made the evening special, our waiter Pascal was superb. Very interesting guy. Excellent service. The food was spot on, especially the appetizer of a housemade pate. The bread roll and the shot of tomato soup in the beginning is a nice touch I would say the only drawback is the place can get a little bit loud, but overall The service and the food and the atmosphere were very convivial. I was happy to see Philippe's son Andrew in the kitchen I had first met him when he was a child. I'll definitely have to make a point to come here more often.Merci... read more

Chapeau is my go-to for delicious French food when in in the city. The service is excellent. The owner, Phillipe, and his wife are always front of house making sure everyone is happy. I always order the three course meal, and I always start with the trio of salmon, which sounds basic but definitely isn't. It's too good to try something else, but I always consider it. The I have also never been disappointed by a main course, but the filet and bacon wrapped pork are my all-time favorites. I recently tried the scallops main and loved it. Perfectly prepared! The French toast dessert is amazing! Definitely my favorite, but the warm chocolate cake, nuage de noix (you better love nuts for this one) and ant tarte if they have it on the menu are awesome, too. Consistent, delicious, and even with the 3 courses and water filled/crumbs wiped without you even noticing, it doesn't feel stuffy at all. Looooove it! read more

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What a magnificent experience here! From the food to the service, everything was outstanding. Even though you order your own menu of an appetizer, main course, and dessert, we let each other try one another's dishes so that we could experience all the wonderful tastes and flavors here. Started off with the escargot, mussels, scallop and a soup. All were good but the soup was the favorite amongst the party (I'm not even sure what soup it was because they didn't save me any to try...) The mussels were my favorite. I prefer my escargot butter saltier. For the main course, I went with the filet mignon with added bone marrow and foie gras. Mmmm, mouthwatering and delicious! I was also able to try my friends' duck breast and black cod. Although great dishes, I enjoyed mine the most. Our desserts consisted of the creme brulee, basil napoleon, baked alaska, and warm chocolate cake. Oh my... what an amazing way to finish off our meal. My favorite was the basil napoleon because it was so refreshing, but you can't go wrong with any of them, and it really depends on which you're in the mood for. Our waitress was on top of everything, and the owner was very affable. They made my friend's birthday experience personable and perfect. She visited here ten years ago and said it was everything she had remembered and more. read more

There's nothing better than great French food at the end of a hard week. I was warmly greeted by Chef Philippe when I got here and that really set up the tone for a fantastic dining experience. Their menu is a bit modular and I asked the server to create a tasting menu for me and it was fabulous. (1). The meal started with warm bread and a nice creamy asparagus soup as my amuse. (2). Next came the Salade Landaise (Frisée, Duck confit and smoked duck magret, fingerling potato chips and vinaigrette), which was a hearty salad. (3). It's been a while since I've had traditional escargot and this was delicious. (4). Palate Cleanser was apple sherbet with French apple liqueur (5). The main course was filet mignon with seared foie and marrow. Just decadent. (6). Dessert was French toast with caramel ice cream. At the end of this particular week, I needed this particular meal. The service was good and the ambiance was very energetic. With tax and tip, this meal was $130. It's about what you would expect to pay for fine dining in SF. Highly recommended and I'll be back to try out Chef's other items. read more

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100% recommend!! The owner/chef is such a lovely man and fantastic chef! Gorgeous classic French dishes and his homemade bread. Can't wait to go back. read more

- Escargot: 3 Meh, the snail are quite small. Pesto on the top didn't really add much flavor neither - Salmon: 5 Really good !!! Raw salmon, sliced and shaped into a round circle shape. The eggs on the side are great add-on too. - Duck Confit : 4 The beans on the bottom are interesting. They are the only major carbs of the night, and we almost couldn't finish them. The chef told us that the beans are cooked in soup for long hours for them to absorb good flavor. I liked the beans, but the duck is just alright. Not memorable enough for me to go for it again. read more

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We called to make reservation for dine in and told Us had to wait until 8:15, so we decided to sit outside at 6:30. When we arrived at the restaurant, we met the chef or maybe the owner are arrangement of guests. We tried to find if there was and table inside because I was seven months pregnant and it was freezing outside. The owner was very enthusiastic to help us to check, and told us that we could be arranged to sit indoors within five minutes. There were four of us, and each of us ordered three courses meal for $60. I ordered escargot, filet mignon with medium cook，and french toast for dessert. The house baguette and mini soup were both good！Escargot were nice but they were a little salty for me. The steak was very tender, the sauce was delicious, and the potatoes and mushrooms were great to go with! The French toast was also very, very excellent with hazelnut ice cream！！Because I have gestational diabetes, so I only ate one third of it. But I have to say, it's really delicious! The waiters are so warm, attentive and polite. Is a very good restaurant！After each guest prepare to leave, the chef will personally to the door to say thank you and goodbye. Very enthusiastic! Thanks again. We'll be back. read more

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I would normally give them 4 stars, but their service was so excellent, I had to give them 5 stars. Their amuse bouche was nice, cauliflower soup with truffle oil. It was rich, creamy, and had that extra umami from the truffle oil. Yummy, just give me a bowl of that stuff and some bread and call it a day! Next, often overlooked bread and butter, for me, you can tell the quality of a restaurant by their bread and butter and Chapeau did not disappoint with their homemade baguettes. It was crunchy, soft, and I was intoxicated with its wonderful aroma. Appetizers, Trio of Salmon and Escargot. It was my first time having escargot and didn't know what to expect. It was good, heavily seasoned with herbs and oil. I have no strong opinions until I tried some more escargot to compare. What I loved was their Trio of Salmon. It had great flavors and textures. Mind you, It may not be for everyone who doesn't like tartare. The main course, their bouillabaisse was great. The fresh mussels, clams, and the scallop were cooked perfectly, fully cooked but not like rubber, in their smooth rich bouillabaisse broth, tasted like the head of a crab in broth form. The filet mignon was ok. I would have preferred if they used ribeye but to his/her own. I understand filet mignon is more of a reserve cut, but I am just saying ribeye cost less, taste better, wink wink. If you must, maybe consider American/Japanese Waygu? (a little bit goes a long way with some root vegetables) Lastly Desserts, it is not their strong point. Their creme brulee and tarte du jour were ok, but their opera cake, profiteroles, and ice cream need work or maybe I got them on an off day. I heard their baker passed away, so I assume that may have something to do with it. If their bread is any indication of their ability to learn, I am sure their desserts will improve. As of the immediate now, don't expect amazing desserts. Hopefully, they will get better soon or they always the option to partner up with the locals. I heard good things about their pork chop from friends and family. Maybe I will give it a try the next time I go there. read more

Chapeau - Filet Mignon - French Near Me - San Francisco, California

Where do I start...? It's not only the ambiance, worked on by an amazing team that makes you feel at home and attended constantly... It's not only the food... which blew my mind, the onion soup, the salmon tartar and the cassoulete (casserolle)... WHAT...!?! This was unbelievable.... It's not only that... it's the amazing croissants and desserts ... and it's the chef's love and attention to everyone... This place was unbelievable... I cannot be more grateful to have spent thanksgiving dinner at such an amazing hidden gem. read more

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This is one of my favorite restaurants in the city. It's low key, affordable for what you get, and the food is almost always delicious. I like the filet mignon, salmon trio, and duck salad. Sometimes the duck salad is way overdressed (and soggy) and the sauces can be a bit too salty. However, I love the ambiance and how lively it is. The food is great and the owner is really nice! read more

Broke out of lockdown to dine outdoors at Chapeau! I used to live three blocks down and never tried it...what a dumb mistake. Everything about the experience was awesome. The super nice lady who was tending to us made awesome cocktails and gave us great suggestions. We did the three course...great deal where we got escargot, French onion soup + filet and scallops + french toast, profiteroles. All our dishes were fantastically balanced and delicious...I can't believe I hadn't come here more often. Im sure you could choose anything on the menu and it would be awesome. read more

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Been hearing such great things about this place in the past decade... perhaps it was Covid that changed how great the food was but I give three stars for the service and some of the food. Disappointed with the limited menu, and the salty escargots, the bread was nothing to rave about, and they over charged for side dishes that should have been included with the entrée. I would return but only order the non French food at the French food restaurant. read more

Chapeau was a great restaurant with friendly staff and amazing food. It started out fantastic, host was very friendly and engaging. Bartendar was busy, but took the time to explain the drink specials. Servers were taking multiple tables and working as a team. I like that strategy, but we did get greeted twice. First time for drinks, second time for drinks and more of an explanation of the menu. It was a bit of a confusion and lack of organization from my point of view. The food was delicious, recommend the trio of salmon, very good! The filet was cooked medium rare and perfect. The Duck confit was good. I would recommend doing the prefix menu, good opportunity to taste the menu. Also, dessert was fine, it was nothing to brag about. read more

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We had a nice dinner here about 6 years ago. Tonight, we decided to order take out from them. It was REALLY awful. The cassoulet was dry and dull, the risotto weirdly unflavorful, and the carmel sea salt ice cream was actually bitter! I'm not giving it one star ONLY because of my first experience IN the restaurant, pre-COVID. Try a sit-down at the restaurant itself, but DO NOT ORDER TAKE- OUT FROM HERE. read more

Beautiful cuisine, excellent service. Lovely place. A must for Clement. Can't beat it.

Overall: I would definitely recommend this place if you want to spend a bit for a lovely date or anniversary night! The customer service was excellent - everyone was so kind and we enjoyed eating here. We are definitely coming again soon! Drinks: I forgot what cocktails we ordered, but they were delicious! Only downside is that they were quite small, so make sure you sip slowly on them! Appetizers: The escargot was very very good!! The garlic parsley butter sauce made it taste so good - would definitely recommend! The salads landaise is pretty good with a delicious duck confit. Entrees: Filet mignon looked very small, but was actually really filling. Cooked a perfect medium rare with excellent seasoning for the mushrooms. The cassoulet's duck confit and garlic sausages was very good. This dish just had an excessive amount of beans Desserts: The crime brûlée was delicious!! DEFINITELY GET. The other dish we got was also very good, but it's no longer on their menu so I don't remember what it was called. read more

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