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    La Bonne Vie

    4.9 (32 reviews)
    Open 5:30 pm - 8:30 PM

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    NY Strip Steak Fries
    Christina N.

    I came here for a birthday dinner with family and absolutely loved it. It's very cozy with dim lighting and candles on every table, a case with silverware against a wall, quite homey. A large group dinner, dates/anniversaries, and families were there, so while it is higher end, it's not restrictive. The staff here is so kind and attentive, there wasn't a moment when we had to ask for something as they thought ahead for us. I started with a Summer in Provence cocktail, strong and slightly sour. For appetizers, we got the Coquilles Saint Jacques (scallops) and Country French Meatballs. I found the scallops to be salty due to the bacon, but they were cooked perfectly. The meatballs and the sauce were much better overall. For my main, I ordered the Salmon en Croute. The pastry on the outside was flakey and crispy, the salmon was juicy, and the sauce was creamy. Every aspect of this dish wonderful and worked well together, it was also a larger portion than I expected. I also tried some of the Magret de Canard (duck), which didn't taste strongly of cherry (a positive for me) and the duck was tender. I get why this dish is a popular one here! Lastly, we ended our meal on the creme brulee, sorbet and ice cream, and the chocolate mousse. All of these were hits and I would recommend them all.

    Salmon
    Nikki M.

    This is a very cozy family owned restaurant. Staff is very nice. And very friendly. Service is on point. Atmosphere- Cozy and quiet They have extensive wine list and pretty good menu. We tried salad. Trout and salmon. Salad pretty simple and fresh. Trout was great i asked for no sauce. Salmon juicy and delicious If you looking for boutique French restaurant you will enjoy a nice relaxing atmosphere. Parsley parking or i think there is a lot across the street as well

    Crème Brûlée
    Shannon V.

    Such a beautiful restaurant with great service and even better food! My coworkers and I enjoyed a delicious business dinner here!

    Anna N.

    Decided to try this place out because I saw it was new in the area! We ordered the cherry duck and lemon caviar pasta and both were delicious. I especially liked the duck because it was juicy and salty and went well with the sweet and sour sauce! The pasta tasted freshly made and had a generous scoop of caviar on top. For dessert, we got the pistachio berry tart which was surprisingly soft and the chocolate mousse was very smooth. The service was fantastic and the inside is decorated very nicely! The only thing is that parking can be a bit difficult to find but there should be street parking and nearby lots.

    Table side Caesar salad
    D. G.

    This is a very cute little French restaurant. The food is AMAZING! The portions are reasonable and not overwhelming and the wine list looked good. The service was attentive and friendly. It started slow but for a lovely evening, it was perfect! You don't want to rush through this evening. Everything we ordered was top notch and a great change of pace from other places that need to turn the table to get another party in. Highly recommend!!! Can't wait to have occasion to go back!

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    Tif L.

    This place is a gem. The staff are so friendly, receptive, and kind. We came for our 25th anniversary we were welcomed with a smile. The food is well flavored and not over the top with seasoning that you are not aware what its origination was. We had fombay shrimp, coquilles saint jaques, Cesar salad made table side, magret de canard, and salmon en croute. Each dish was simply presented and the food spoke for its self. The inside is beautiful, quiet, romantic, and clean even the chandelier was not dusty. I can not say enough about this quaint place.

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    Everything was top notch. Great food, awsome service. Quiet,clean dinning room. You could not be disappointed by this place

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    Absolute great service, even when they were slammed! Thanks Mark and Christian. Great drinks, and they made sure our food was to our liking!

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    1 year ago

    Wonderful meal and wines! Local gem with great service. Recommendation the beef stroganoff and cream brûlée

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    10 months ago

    The food is so amazing and delightful. The staff are so congenial. La Bonne Vie is my spot to celebrate and/or pick-me-up

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    11 months ago

    Their steak is pretty good and their house salads customer service is pretty good and nice cute town to dine in at . . .

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    Great food is so tasty. They are so attentive service from the owners. This is a great place that is so much fun.

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    Great place for a birthday dinner. Service and food were both superior. The restaurant is quiet even when crowded.

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