Parfait! From beginning to the bittersweet end I was craving one thing, foie gras. Apparently super hard to find around Houston. They nailed it for me! Just savory heaven. Had the charity chef menu. Every dish was exquisite. No complaints or adjustments. Coming from me that's a huge feat :) They even allowed me to switch to the poele instead of the torchon. So grateful and was plenty filling the 4 courses. The redfish de jour was fantastic. The filet de beof was tenderly delicious with all the comfort sides. The pastilla chocolat was decadent bliss. Almost like a melted brownie inside a crisp thin pastry with the right accent of sorbet and lychee. The service was accommodating and prompt. The only thing I could add to this is I wish they were more informative when the dishes came out. That's my only suggestion but the food didn't really need description as it was a novel in taste. Well done Etoile. Merci beaucoup read more

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Uptown park and plenty of free and valet parking. Pluses 1. Outdoor patio 2. Menu items are consistently good - we like the lunch specials the Sammie's and fries 3. Helpful service Areas to improve Can't recall if they have happy hour I've been going here for years and highly recommend! read more

Etoile Cuisine et Bar - Duck - French Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Favorite French restaurant in Houston. Great service. Great menu. Intimate setting.Welcomed warmly each time. Can't wait for my next visit. read more

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Great service. Good people watching. Restaurant doesn't know what it wants to be: a casual cafe, vibing brunch spot, or elegant restaurant. Food was good. Not the best French I have ever had. The French onion soup was a little thick. I felt like I tasted the bottom of the pot. The beef stew was delightfully tender and came with mashed potatoes, carrots, etc. It was a tad bit salty. My partner had duck which was sliced off the bone not the rustic duck you would have in Europe. The orange flavor overwhelmed the duck it was still very good. The Crème brûlée was very good! Sweet and creamy. I would've liked to have it a little warm. Overall a good experience. You had to get up in price to get a decent wine. read more

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We really enjoyed my dinner here. Everything was truly amazing from the staff opening the door for us walking in, to pulling the chair out when we sat down it made us feel very welcomed. The vibe inside is very intimate, perfect for date night, or for a small family dinner. They don't have a super large menu, maybe 20ish items, but trust they are all heavy hitters. The highlight of our meal was the chilean seabass w/ gnocchi , and the duck breast. Honestly that might have been one of the best sea basses I've ever had, slightly smoky, paired so well with the pea puree, and the gnocchi just melted in our mouths. The roasted duck breast was also amazing, the duck was super tender, in the butternut squash sauce combined with the mushrooms creates an earthy and meaty dish perfect for the fall. read more

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Came with friends for Houston Restaurant Week. The service was friendly and attentive, which we appreciated. The space feels a bit tight as it's divided into three small sections. Surprisingly, one of the highlights for me was the complimentary bread roll. It's served piping hot with a crisp crust. Simple but genuinely delicious. That said, they only bring one at a time, and you have to flag someone down for refills, which feels a bit inconvenient. For my meal, I started with the lobster bisque. It had a nice flavor, but I was hoping for some hearty chunks of lobster. Instead, it mostly offered a lobster essence with a few small flakes. Next was the sole fish, which unfortunately didn't wow me. The butter sauce made the dish feel overly oily, and the flavor overall was just okay. We ended with profiteroles for dessert. I only managed to get a bite, but even that was underwhelming. The ice cream melted too quickly, turning into a mushy blob when you tried to cut into it. A bit more chill time could've made a big difference. Flavor-wise, it was dominated by the chocolate syrup, and I was left wishing for something a bit more refined or memorable. Overall not bad, but pretty average food. I will say, I was very full! read more

Etoile Cuisine et Bar - Profiteroles - French Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Came here during Houston Restaurant Week 2025 and made reservations ahead of time. For my first course, I got the Maine Lobster Bisque (really good, perfect creaminess and not too seafood-y). 2nd course, I got the Beef Bourguignon (as expected, it was fall of "bone" tender meat and the sauce was tasty paired with the mashed potatoes worked well). For dessert, I ended it with the ÎLE FLOTTANTE À LA PISTACHE (which is a pistachio custard, soft meringue, caramel drizzle, toasted almonds and I thought it was quite light and refreshing). The waiter was patient and friendly as well. Parking - within the uptown plaza Lots of seating indoors. read more

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Tried their HRW menu, they did not disappoint. Great service Good food Nice ambiance, casual to nice--relaxed though. read more

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Most of the entrees were over seasoned and salty. Servers are very friendly and professional though. read more

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Small, intimate space that is perfect for a romantic date or small party. Went for a birthday date night and everything was incredible! Had salade de tomate and escargot for starters and then a delicious and savory beef burgundy and coq au vin! Definitely recommend for a romantic date! Note that the parking lot is pretty congested and parking is LIMITED. read more

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Here for HRW brunch with a friend. For the first course, we tried the escargot and avocado toast; the escargot leaned a bit salty for my taste, while the avocado toast was on the sour side but overall decent. The standout was definitely the second course - the coq au vin with tender, juicy chicken thigh, and the summer vegetable risotto was nicely balanced with truffle notes and a refreshing touch from the vegetables. Both were seasoned perfectly. We finished with the pistachio custard (+$4), which ended up being a bit too sweet for us. Overall, we had a great experience with excellent service. read more

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Met a friend for Sunday brunch. Was a bit apprehensive as we walked from the entrance all the way through the restaurant, but our table in the wine room was perfect. Quiet and cozy. A perfect place to catch up with a good friend. Ordered on the Houston Restaurant Weeks (HRW) menu which has been extended through September 30 to help both the Houston Food Bank with donations as well as local restaurants who have been affected by recent storms and power outages. Brunch is $25. Started with the avocado toast. Toast À L'Avocat Et Saumon Fume. It just sounds so fancy. Toasted brioche topped with creamy avocado marmalade, a warm poached egg, smoked salmon, and Hollandaise sauce. This would have been enough for brunch. Definitely start with this one. My friend's Soupe Glacee de Tomate au Baslic, a roasted tomato and basil soup with macerated tomato, fresh mozzarella, and olives, was also tasty. For the brunch entrees, we ordered the Coq au Vin and the Filet de Sole aux Capres. The Coq au Vin was so tender. Chicken thighs braised in red wine with pommes mousseline and vegetables. The potato mousseline was velvety smooth and creamy. Amazing! Lots of tender veggies. Cauliflower, mushrooms, carrots, and snow peas. Delicious! The Filet de Sole aux Capres was cooked in a lemon butter sauce with capers. Topped with fingerling potatoes, cauliflower and snow peas, it was a delicious brunch entree. Felt like we were at a Parisian Cafe. Added a couple of desserts which were a deal at $4 each. The Clafoutis aux Nectarines is a warm almond cake filled with yellow nectarines and topped with a scoop of caramel bourbon ice cream. So good. The Creme Prise À La Vanille, vanilla panna cotta topped with red berries and an almond crumble, was so light and flavorful. A perfect ending to a delightful meal. Made a reservation on Open table. So happy that we sat in the wine room. So cozy and comfortable to be away from the busy main dining room. Service was great from Gabe. Parking can be a challenge in Uptown Park, but plenty of parking spaces if you are willing to walk. Valet is also available. Merci pour ce délicieux repas. It truly was a delightful dining experience. read more

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Wanted to check out Etoile for a while so I was glad my friend suggested it for a Saturday brunch during HRM (which was extended this year). She made a 12:30 pm reservation and when we arrived, parking was a bit tough. While they do have valet ($8-$10), there is open parking but the area gets so busy on the weekends but I lucked out and found a spot. We were seated right away and provided with the lunch menu (they only have brunch on Sunday) and the HRM menu to browse through. I wasn't really blown away by the menu but decided to go with their version of avocado toast as my starter and for my meal, I got the solê fish. Our meals came out swiftly but it left a lot to be desired. It wasn't well seasoned but again, it is french cuisine. The service, however, was exemplar and that made up for the bland food. Our waiter was attentive, funny and even kept my friend's daughter entertained. That alone will bring me back for Sunday brunch. read more

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Finally checked this place out as part of HWR24 and I was thoroughly impressed with their food and lunch service. The choices for the HWR lunch menu were great and you had the option to add a dessert for an extra cost. Walking in, you definitely get more of a high-end but somewhat welcoming vibe. There's the like fine dining touches of attentive waiters and staff with some Texas hospitality, which was somewhat of a weird mix for me but appreciated. Ordering strategically as a couple means we each got to try multiple dishes, which is, in my opinion, the best way to eat. I thought everything was great, the lobster bisque was very rich and creamy and such a nice lobster flavor that the creme fraiche helped tame and keep interesting. The sole was super buttery but light and of course I got foie gras as an addition and just added (probably unnecessarily but I couldn't resist) a level of richness and unctuous that made the meal all the more great. Finally, desserts were also great, personal favorite was the pistachio + meringue, I could have that all day. Overall, highly recommend as a spot for food or a treat yourself meal! read more

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My wife and I stopped in for a late lunch on Sunday. A couple of well-crafted cocktails started the meal! I had a drink with a spherical ice ball made of honey-infused Earl Grey tea that was submerged in Monkey Shoulder Scotch. I was skeptical when I heard about this, but it was amazing! I ordered the cassoulet, which is white beans cooked with confit de canard (duck confit) and pork sausage. You might think that "beans" isn't French gourmet, but then you'd be wrong. These are possibly the best beans ever! The waiter was attentive, but not too attentive, and the manager was interested in how we were enjoying our meal. A great experience, especially for a romantic date, but also a great place to go with a group of friends. read more

French food is my favorite cuisine and I have been to France multiple times and I will say this place did not disappoint! The ambiance is a little more stuffy and for an older crowd but still a nice place. Unfortunately had to sit in the heat outside because they ran out of tables indoors. I got a pamplemousse cocktail that was deliciously fresh and was strong yet refreshing. Escargots 9/10: They were really tender and traditional with the herb butter sauce. I wish there was a little bit more seasoning such as a dash of salt or something to revive the taste a bit and balance the butteriness. Coq au vin 10/10: The vegetables were absolutely delicious and the chicken in the wine sauce was to die for! It was sooo tender and a really good portion size. From my friend she said she gave both the bisque de homard(lobster bisque) and the risotto a 10/10! The only reason I'm not giving the place a 5 is because of the vibe it still has stuffy uptight vibe and it was insanely hot to be seating people outside. If I knew that u could call ahead to reserve indoor seating I would have. read more

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3.5 Stars. Came here for HRW brunch to celebrate a couple of birthdays. The experience was such a rollercoaster from beginning to end. We had a reservation via Opentable for 6 guests at around 2 pm. When we got there on time, our table wasn't ready just yet. We did get seated after 15 minutes, so not terrible. When we got seated, the hostess just put the menus on the table and walked away not realizing that the table was only for 5 guests so we were left standing wondering if she sat us at the wrong table. I understand the place was packed, but this made for a very awkward start to our brunch. I went over to the hostess table to inform them what happened, and the manager apologized and moved us to a table that could actually sit all of us but it was a tight squeeze as it was almost blocking the hallway. As we were ready to order they then moved us again to a better situated table in their private hall. Now that we have the seating situation finally sorted out, I can finally talk about the rest of the experience. Other than how packed it was, the place actually is kinda cute and vibrant. They have walls decked with wine bottles where we were seated. Our server was prompt and attentive. The $25 HRW brunch menu was a pretty decent deal. I got the escargot, coq au vin and the almond cake (extra$4). The escargot was flavorful and cooked well, they serve it without the shell which was fine although I prefer it with - just makes the experience more fun. The chicken was good and tender, and the pommes mousseline it came with was super smooth and creamy. I also noticed a pretty good selection of wine - a plus if you're wino! The almond cake was worth the extra charge. It was nice and warm and just the perfect end to the whole meal. All in all food wasn't bad. I want to add that I did mention we were celebrating multiple birthdays for this brunch. I did expect some sort of greeting card/birthday dessert or even a simple greeting from the staff - all we did not get unfortunately. Overall, I am on the fence if we should return or not. French dining in the city is very hit or miss. The overall service may have overshadowed the food in this instance. Give it a shot and hopefully your experience will be smoother than ours! read more

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Again Etoile didn't disappoint us. Took my family here on Sunday and the restaurant was packed at 11am. I couldn't believe it. We had to take the earliest reservation bcoz there was T any available Food and service was good as usual read more

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Like this restaurant many years ago! Every restaurant weeks all will go with friends ! Store is very well designed the food quality is nice service is super! read more

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Excellent service. Food comes out fairly quickly. Everything was extra sauced and buttered up. Forgot how heavy French food can be. The meats were tender, not over cooked. Loved the salads the most. Lighter and refreshing. read more

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Etoile elevates French cuisine to a whole new level. I stopped in during a self care day at Uptown Park. Tried the Wild Boar Bolognaise and it was delectable. The dessert was the icing on the cake. Service is top notch, and fast! The ambiance is serene and tranquil, I dined outdoors on a cool Friday afternoon and they had the heaters on which made it even more enjoyable. I truly enjoyed dinning in, and I'll be sure to return. read more

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Beef stewed in red wine with porcini ravioli. (I don't like ravioli) The beef stewed in red wine was okay, but the ravioli had a greasy taste. I preferred the raw beef salad and potato dumplings in tomato meat sauce at the next table. The former was sweet and refreshing, while the latter was soft and sweet. read more

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Took my wife here for her birthday and had an incredible experience. We arrived a few minutes early, but our table was ready and they seated us immediately. It is a dense dining room, but you can still make your way around and sit comfortably. The ambiance was enjoyable, not too loud. You will be overhearing others' conversations and vice versa, but that's European dining. Our waiter was very attentive, but not overly bothersome. He knew exactly when to approach and interact with us. And when he did, he was very warm,cheerful, and provided thoughtful recommendations and insight. The menu is interesting. I saw they had absinthe on the drink list, so I opted to try that. They bring the water tower to your table, the absinthe, the spoon, the sugar cube, the whole production. Very fun. We were excited to try the escargot, which was very good. We also had the brussel sprouts - amazing. For our entrees we had Filet de Boeuf 'au Poivre, which was perfectly cooked, and the Magret de Canard Rôti, and it was so tender and delicious. Dessert was coffee and Crème Brûlée. Would we return? Of course. The couple seated next to us seemed as if they were regulars - they knew the staff and the chef, and they were very excited for their meals as well. This was our first time there, but I'm sure it won't be our last. Amazing restaurant, 5 stars. read more

A pleasantly quaint restaurant tucked away inside the uptown area. It reminded me of dining you see in an exquisite restaurant. We ordered from the Charity" menu. The selections were varied and interesting. The beef tartare was to die for! The escarole' was bitter and one bite was more than enough. I chose a shrimp dish, plump pan fried shrimp layer on a tangy asparagus risotto. I chose the French puff pastry with vanilla ice cream with a rich dark chocolate sauce, which was not the best choice for me . If you like dark chocolate you would like it. I thought service could have been better. The escargot.had to be ordered twice ; the waiter was nameless, and seemed to forget we were there. I would visit again nevertheless . It is worth a 2nd try. read more

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This is my favorite French restaurant in Houston. The restaurant is a bit small but cozy. Staff is extremely friendly and service is on point. We came here for restaurant a week and everything was perfect. I would definitely recommend coming. The shopping center is big and there's plenty of parking. Valet is also available. read more

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4.5/5 for being a decadent and high quality meal and for being a fantastic deal (restaurant weeks special for lunch), and for offering fine French dining that seems to be special in Houston. Do yourself a favor order the ravioli with mushrooms. Out of this world delicious! It's such a rich meal you may have trouble finishing the last few bites. If you have room, order any of their desserts. They're equally impressive and will brighten up your day. The service was pretty good, but not outstanding. We waited quite a long time to have our check brought to the table. Parking is plentiful in the adjoining shopping and dining area. High marks overall and one we'll visit again. read more

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My friend and I came here for an 8pm reservation, it's a cute place and am willing to try again. However my first time felt very rushed due to our res time and the fact many people were not in there. Our server would come over and sigh when he walked away when we weren't ready. He was not knowledgeable on the wine and was really just pushing for us to choose whatever (we were buying a bottle) The food, muscles were super salty. The escargot was okay. Bisque was good Did not stay for a full meal. read more

Really pleasant Sunday lunch. Both soups wonderful and full of flavor. My wives cow au vin was excellent albeit a bit too large after the hearty soup. My Moules were prepared perfectly with the sauce being just right. We did not have wine though there were many nice options. Wait staff was efficient and not pushy allowing us to enjoy the meal and talk without interruption We got there just in time as it was full by 12:20. read more

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Came here for a quick lunch with a group of people and the restaurant staff were very accommodating and so pleasant! I got 2 appetizers but my friend got the risotto which was very good too and some of our other colleagues got the burger which also looked good! Everyone enjoyed their dishes.  Escargot - Butter was a bit on the sweet side. But the escargot was still just the right amount of chewy and soft. And there was soo much better left for dipping with bread. Beef tartare - was very smooth, not too tangy. Was actually a sizeable portion for the smaller one and I felt really full just from eating this. read more

Etoile Cuisine et Bar - Escargots De Bourgogne - French Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This restaurant is really nice and even dim inside for dinner. The waiter we had was kind. Once you sit down, you get a nice & warm piece of bread with butter, which was great. My friend & I did the HRW dinner menu and it did not disappoint. I got the lobster bisque, the slowly braised short ribs, and the pistachio dessert and they were all so good. Definitely recommend trying this place out! read more

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It has taken awhile to write this review but it has to be done. My wife and I visited the restaurant on October 27. My wife had made a reservation in advance with the note that this a dinner to celebrate my 70th birthday. As we recently move4d to a new house we were not able to have a larger event so we decided that a nice diner for 2 would be a good alternative. We both love French cuisine and have been fortunate to experience it in many places in France. So we selected Etoile as the menu looked both authentic and interesting. We arrived 5 minutes late for our reservation. The person at the entrance checked our reservation and showed us a table right at the entrance (no recognition that she was aware that it was for a birthday celebration). We asked to be moved to another table further in and was shown to one by the wall with tables close on both side. Seated we were offered house water but we asked for a bottle of water. Which arrived. The waiter asked if we would like a cocktail or a glass of wine we asked for a few minutes to study the drink and food menu. As we were doing this 2 ladies were seate3d on the table next to us (close enough so we heard their conversation clearly). I decided to order an interesting cocktail with Earl Gary infused ice. We put our menus down ready to order but no waiter. In the meantime the table next to us got bread, drinks and ordered. the sam happened 2 tables further down the wall. When the drink arrived it was overly strong with the dominant alcohol killing all other flavors. Now 30 minutes since seated and not been asked if we wanted any bread not had we placed any food order while the table next to use had got their started and finished it (don't ask if anybody had recognized the purpose of the dinner). So with the quiet dinner for 2 celebrating my 70th birthday (Born Oct 27...you can work out the year) becoming a tragic event and the having lost interest in the food we decided to leave so when the waiter finally arrived to take our order we asked for the check and paid for the water and drink. As we walked out the waiter said Happy Birthday.... So cannot comment on the food. Maybe we will go back one day as the menu looks interesting but it will be awhile and I trust you understand the rating. for those who wonder we went to Truluck's on Westheimer where table were set up for a birthday celebration but more on that in a separate review read more

Visited this restaurant for HRW lunch. Atmosphere is fantastic, classy and upscale, everyone is somewhat dressed up here, staff are welcoming and very attentive, totally elevated our experience here. From first course soup (lobster bisque and chilled red beet soup), second course grilled sole with capers, to the dessert (warm almond cake with delicious and rich caramel bourbon ice cream), everything is above and beyond our expectations. From presentation to taste, every dish is perfect! I definitely would recommend this place for your next girls date or date night! Romantic, intimate and classy! read more

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Went here with coworker for HRW. It was a deal. My short rib was good and tender. But the star was the dessert--pistachio mousse thingy. Make sure to get the warm bread as well. Surprised it was my first time here. read more

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We came to the restaurant for a date night and tested out their Houston Restaurant Weeks menu. And the restaurant did not disappoint us. We started off the menu with Escargot for me and Lobster Bisque for him. Escargot was good as usual, enjoyably tender with the aroma of herbs and butter, it is just delightful. It is best to accompany with bread. His lobster bisque is forgettable, sorry! But it is not bad, just a little bit much on the salty side. To our entrées, I got sole fish and he got beef tenderloin. The sole fish is tender and flaky, just the way I like it. The fish was accompanied by the fattiness of the butter and the acidity of the capers. All the flavors were just all melting on my tongue. His beef tenderloin was tender and cooked to his liking. The sauce went well with the beef but had the beef been a little bit more seasoned with herbs or garlic, it would have been perfect. To my surprise, the best part of this dish was the french fries. The french fries were fresh and perfectly cooked to the good mix of light crisp on the outside and tender in the inside. For the desserts, we got almond cake with caramel ice cream and pistachio custard with soft meringue. The almond cake was warm and fluffy and went well with caramel ice cream. But to my preference, it is a little bit on the too sweet side. I think the cake with the vanilla panna cotta are the safer options because pistachio custard is quite adventurous. The flavor was nutty and lightly sweet. The smell of pistachio was so strong that it seemed to be overly done for some people but it did not bother me fortunately. However, the texture is just odd. The soft meringue is...soft and it is not good company with the custard, which was more in liquid form of sauce than custard. Liquid with soft texture is meh imho. The services were good as usual. The ambiance was moderately loud. Nothing was out of ordinary. The tables for party of 2 are quite close to each other so there is less privacy. The parking is terrible as always so we always valet. read more

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Upscale, elegant, easily $100 per person including alcohol. Food was high quality fine dining French food, without being too intimidating, menu was well designed. Loved the specials; pomegranate salad, sea bass with carrot-orange sauce, truffle pasta, and dark chocolate dessert. We went with six people on a Thursday night and it was busy but not packed. Our waiter was very personable, extremely knowledgeable. Love to see diverse staff, who were all working in concert together. Service was much fancier than I'm used to, and it was busy, but we felt a little abandoned by our server after he took our drink orders. Romantic atmosphere; would wow most women for a first date. Not too loud, not too quiet. Restrooms are wheelchair accessible but they stack chairs near the door and you will need to ask for help with heavy doors. This restaurant is too nice to wear a hoodie. The desserts made me shout out loud! Deliciously balanced between sweet and tart and crunchy and soft. read more

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The portion is so small for the hefty price. I came for restaurant week. I couldn't even eat the fish entree - way too too too much butter for me. The service is great! I just wish the portion and food quality are reasonable. The display of the appetizer looks pretty but portion is too small. The ambiance is nice. read more

Etoile Cuisine et Bar - Tartare De Boeuf - French Near Me - Houston, Texas

The service was amazing and the waiter had a really great wine rec. The wine list is great! It's expensive, ours was over $200. We went for restaurant week so got 3 courses. I got the beef tartare, duck and Panna Cotta. The tartare was well seasoned nothing to over powering for the beef. The duck was crazy good! It was over butternut squash mousseline, mushroom, corn, orange gastrique sauce and it was so creamy and delicious! Restaurant week is a steal for this place and the food or service didn't suffer what so ever. read more

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This was my family's first time here and we all agreed that we will be back! The food is so good. Very few places know how to cook duck and this place did a great job! The duck was very tender and flavorful! The short ribs were excellent- nice wine sauce and the meat was super tender! The steak was also good but mismatched with average French fries. The steak would be so much better with mashed potatoes. The service was excellent! My son was running late and our server was very patient, courteous, and attentive. The restaurant is nice and the noise level is low enough to carry on a conversation. We all did the Houston Restaurant Weeks menu and I would highly recommend it. Our favorites were the duck dish and the almond cake. We will definitely be back and I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

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A Place Worth Coming Back to Again and Again We keep returning here because it's just that good--truly comeback-worthy! The flavors are absolutely incredible, and the staff's thoughtful and attentive service makes every visit memorable. I'd return for their escargot alone--it's that delicious. But honestly, everything on the menu is a treat. If you're not sure what to order, just ask the staff for their recommendations--they know their stuff, and you won't be disappointed. This place is a gem, and I can't wait for our next visit! read more

Food was solid especially the beef tartar. Our waiter was great too. It would have been a 5 star experience if not for their seating decision and maitre d's rudeness. We arrived as the first group of guests with a reservation, and were seated at the worst seat possible right next to the restroom and a loud open kitchen. I asked to be reseated somewhere else because the loud banging noises from the kitchen startles my baby. The maitre d' came with a really harsh attitude trying to bully us into taking that seat. He said Etoile doesn't allow baby in the main dining room and they won't open the smaller room in the back for lunch. I found it very offensive for him to decide my baby is better off next to a loud kitchen because "babies will hate it more when the main dining room gets full with people" "he is not allowed in the main dining because he will eventually cry". I was going to walk out and then he reluctantly agreed to moved us to the smaller room. And yes, it's open for lunch with another big party. If you have a no baby policy please do mention it when you called for confirmation of a reservation clearly noted with baby. We have been to many fine dining places in town and no one ever had anything but warm, attentive services to welcome the little ones. They have a basic trust in their guests to sooth the babies outside if they do cry that loudly. It's surprising a bistro food restaurant with low key, cozy vibe is actually not kid friendly. Not sure if it's a coincidence or what, we have noticed the less desirable seats were given to mostly non white customers. So is baby the actual problem or race? read more