French food dining is always a treat - especially when it's done right with charming decor and…read moreservice! Their duck liver mousse with fig (of course fitful to its name), is so indulgent! They came around to give us a second round of crostini since we ran out and we didn't have to request for it. They must get a lot of requests of the extra crostini to enjoy and finish the mousse entirely! Steak tartare to savor over as well as their pickled caperberries, offered something different to cornichons and complimented well with the steak tartare. Duck confit was to be delved into! They know how to make the duck confit still juicy and tender! I adore the corn ragout, pickled alliums, squash and sweet peppers all mixed together and laid underneath the duck confit. It's a unique dish and a signature entree one must order! I haven't tasted anything like this before. Their iron steak could be replaced with something else. I do like their frites on this entree but they could have upped their game by providing gratin instead (which they have on their menu only as a side) with the steak. Adored their gratin. Overall warm dining atmosphere, quaint vibes and quality, attention to detail, French bites being served here!

We couldn't have asked for a better way to end our little anniversary trip than at The Girl & The…read moreFig. The same restaurant that catered our wedding two years ago. Coming back for our anniversary brought back so many wonderful memories, and it felt extra special to celebrate at a place that was already such an important part of our wedding day. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, and it was the perfect way to wrap up our mini getaway. We're so glad we got to return and make another special memory here. Thank you, The Girl & The Fig, for being part of our wedding and now part of our anniversary celebration too! We'll always have a soft spot for this place.

The food was pretty good here and they have a decent wine list. The environment was a cute French…read moreboutique and it was cozy. However, service was slow since there was only one server.

How have I not known about this spot for so long? Charming, wonderful restaurant. Felt like…read morevisiting friends in a farmhouse in France. Not that I have many of those but I imagine this is what it would look like. The food and service were excellent. Our waiter Kevin was so friendly and easy to talk to. The French onion soup was different from the usual burnt top-heavy soup that you usually get, and on the contrary, was very light and yet flavorful. The chicken entree and beet salad were great, too. The only item that was just OK was the creme brulee. My expectations had gotten too high by the time we got to dessert. The musician playing the guitar was a great touch and added to a charming ambience. I will be back for sure.

À Côté, it's always a great choice! You have a small but mighty restaurant with a menu that…read moreincludes staples and seasonal, available items. You can choose to sit inside or outside. Reservations are HIGHLY encouraged. The service is top-notch; you can ask all the questions because the staff is highly knowledgeable. The Watermelon Gazpacho was delightful and refreshing. The mussels always hit the spot, and if you go from Tuesday to Thursday, they have a deal from 5-7pm that includes 2 glasses of wine or draft beer, fries, and mussels for $45. Trust me, that is plenty for two people. The vanilla creme burle was yummy as well. Street parking can be tricky, but I have always found a spot without too many complications.

Oh. My. Goodness!!! What an absolutely incredible meal I had at this glorious establishment last…read morenight. The plum and baby gem salad was absolutely to die for. Some of the best salad I've had in ages. I even asked Chef Eileen for the salad dressing recipe and to my delight she gave me the recipe!!! Not only did she print it out for me she gave me a little to-go container of one of the rare spices in the recipe. What?! Totally delightful. Then we had the roast beats on top of a yogurt extravaganza of herbs and nuts. It was just beyond tasty. Then for the vegetarian beans, Moroccan style. Delectable!! . I would come here every single day if I lived nearby. For dessert, we had the stone fruit upside down cake with pistachio gelato. It was a perfect balance of light cake and dark rich sweet stone fruits (cherries, peaches, and maybe nectarines?) with a perfectly balanced pistachio gelato. My friend and I were in heaven. And to top it all off every single person we came in contact there was just so wonderful and kind. And the chef herself even served us several of her dishes. It was not busy enough in there. Please go support this incredible restaurant! You want this one to stay on College Avenue forever and ever...

I've been coming here for 25+ years. I have a deep…read moreappreciation for their quality and consistency. I always sit outside on the patio ... for germ reasons ... and because it's so lovely. I had had a very nice luncheon for my daughter's graduation many years ago. Somehow they lost our reservation and weren't expecting our party of 12 or so, however, they rallied and we were able to be seated and served in a timely manner. I also arranged a brunch there as part of a pre wedding event. We had a simple menu and it was great. I love their soft scrambled eggs and merguez! Heading back soon.

I've been to Paris many times and eaten in some of the best restaurants and cafes. La Note is…read moregood, but not great. We opted to get breakfast and the sticker shock on some of the prices! Whew...I thought $6 for a gallon of gas was expensive but $20 for eggs with goat cheese?! I guess you're paying Berkeley prices. It is a really nice-looking restaurant and the service was on par. Nothing special, just the normal take order, deliver food, check in, deliver check. I will say the bacon was thick and really good. Ambiance 9/10 Bathrooms 10/10 Cleanliness 10/10 Food 8/10 Value 6/10 Service 8/10 Will I Return? Maybe for dinner but it better be spectacular!

La présentation est magnifique /superbe. Que/Comme c'est…read morebeau. Que/Comme la présentation est belle. C'est vraiment appétissant. J'en ai l'eau à la bouche. ‍‍---------------------- The lovely, gorgeous, succulent, divine pastries are showcased behind glass as if displayed in a museum or fine jewelry retailer. Flour, water, and fruit jewels painstakingly prepared and crafted like sculpture. It should almost be a crime to stick your fork in them! The shop is always very clean and has the whole French vibe going on with the decorations, etc. Café Parisian is run by a pair of twins from Paris: HOCINE and AHCE. "Les rois de la boulangerie" I believe they share duties at their other shoppe in Paris and rotate locations from time to time. Even if you're not hungry, it's worth a trip to stop in to say bonjour and of course grab a box of pastries to go! It is indeed a joy to speak with them and today Hocine was attending the front counter. He genuinely is a very friendly man with a quick wit and a humorous personality. The service is second to none and a rarity in many places these days. Like a Traiteur HOCINE is catering to your every need and explaining anything that you need to know. If you ask what ingredients are in something he will lay it all out in a succinct manner. I was just taking a peek to see what was new because I haven't been in there for a minute and I just had a lousy empanada (from a tree that bears fruit) down the street that was close to being inedible! I was thinking about having a burrito up the road a bit until we started chatting and I just couldn't leave without having lunch. I opted for this "round sandwich" or savory pastry stuffed with many vegetables including mushrooms, brussel sprouts, and more. A large portion and truly magnificent. It was cut into to four pieces, served with some nice hot sauce packets and could've been shared. My lunch partner had a similar sandwich, but his was with chicken. His assessment? "SUBLIME". Well, Mr. HOCINE lives up to the origin of his name, which can translate to pride and identity. Also, somewhere not really lost in translation is also "good" and "handsome", but I wouldn't say that because it might go to his head! ------------------------------ Merci pour ce délicieux repas, votre excellent service, vos connaissances, la présentation soignée et votre personnalité remarquable.

Café Parisien has a casual and welcoming atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating. Staff was…read morefriendly and welcoming. I tried a savory pastry (dailty special) filled with mushrooms, veggies and melted cheese inside a flaky golden crust with egg-washed top. Perfect for lunch

Oh my! Just say that they're temporarily closed until the end of May 2026, so we lucked out having…read morethe chance to eat here last Friday 05-01-2026 for the first time. First off, great service! Upon arriving the hostess greeted us and asked if we had a reservation. When we told her yes and gave our first name, she immediately said our last name without looking down and seated us. Within moments our server, wish I remembered his name because he was awesome!, also greeted us and introduced himself. He didn't rush us or anything but politely asked if we wanted something to drink other than water. Then he took our order and everything came out in good time. The food was yum with great flavor and the space had a lively scene without it being crowded. So fun to see the double bar that has an opening to the dining room. Everyone was super friendly and wait staff totally professional and helpful. We look forward to come back and to maybe even host a private event since the have a room that can fit about 24 people.

CHECK YOUR BILL!!. I recently dined at Elyse in San Jose and wanted to share a mixed experience…read more First, the positives -- the food was genuinely very good. The dishes were well-prepared, flavorful, and thoughtfully presented. The overall ambiance was also enjoyable, making it a nice spot for a dinner out. Unfortunately, the experience took a concerning turn at the end of the meal. Our bill came out to $86.42, and I handed my credit card to the waiter. Within seconds (thanks to my card alerts), I received a notification that $103.92 had been charged. When the waiter returned with the receipt, there was no mention of any discrepancy. After waiting a few minutes to see if it would be addressed, I brought it up myself. The waiter appeared flustered and then claimed he had accidentally charged me for someone else's food. That explanation didn't align with the itemized bill I was given, which made the situation feel questionable. He assured me that it would be corrected and that I should see the adjustment in a few days, which I'll be watching closely. Mistakes can happen, but the lack of transparency and the fact that it wasn't proactively disclosed is what left a bad impression. Being overcharged without explanation -- and having to catch it myself -- is not something I expect when dining out. I'd consider coming back for the food, but I'd definitely be more cautious when it comes to the bill.

My family and I visited Muir beach today with our pup for the first time today. After a beautiful…read morebeach day we searched up dog friendly restaurants nearby and found Le Garage. My sister was cold and really didn't want to have to sit outdoors so we almost opted for to go food, but ultimately chose to dine anyways, and I'm so glad we did. I'll start by saying EVERYTHING was incredible. From the food down to the service we received. All of the staff we interacted with during our time there were very kind and attentive. For starters, when we arrived, I told our waitress we had a dog and she directed us to a table on their "indoor patio ", so we we're basically sat indoors, which was really nice. We weren't cold at all, and had we been, it looked like they had overhead heaters! We ordered their bread service, the warm trout dip, truffle fries, steak & frites, the burger, mussels/clams, the chocolate tart and creme brûlée. It was all delicious. While eating our appetizers, our poor pup got sick and threw up under the table :( we tried to discreetly clean it and felt really embarrassed. Entrées came out a few minutes later, and while eating our entrées, it happened a second time. At that point, we were ready to ask for the food to go, because we were feeling so thoroughly embarrassed. As I started cleaning the vomit a second time, our kind waitress came over and told me she would take care of it. I apologized repeatedly, and we felt sooo bad. She was so kind, and gracious towards us, telling us it was okay. I never got her name, but I wanted to let her know just how much we really appreciated her assistance and for not making us feel worse about what had happened. The way she handled the situation, was the epitome of dog friendly service. I'm not sure why our pup was so sick at the restaurant. My guess is he may have swallowed some water while playing at the beach. I just really wanted to express my gratitude for you all allowing us to enjoy a nice meal and continuously treating us kindly and respectfully after our poor boy got sick in your restaurant. Thank you again! If you're looking for a restaurant with delicious food, great ambiance and even better service, THIS IS IT

pain perdu and the super thin fries that came with the clams were the highlights of my meal…read more everything else i'd probably pass. oysters were not the freshest i've had for the price, omelet itself was yummy but i didn't really like the lamb sausage in it, ordinary croque madame sandwich / clams / mimosas. they have valet for $5, and the staff was all kind. we came on a saturday morning and called 30 min before our eta to make sure there was no wait. really nice vibes by the water and docks in sausalito, but nothing special about the food

We had a wonderful birthday brunch at Julia's! We were lucky enough to have the whole place to…read moreourselves, which made it feel special, almost like having our own beautiful private restaurant for the afternoon. The setting is lovely. The food was delicious, and the experience felt relaxed. A sophisticated place to gather with friends. Julia's is a little gem, and I would absolutely recommend it for a special birthday brunch or gathering. We loved it! Lovely staff too.

Food is amazing, we had the steak and chicken sandwich with fries. Also tried the cauliflower soup,…read moremay be seasonal but was really good. It so cute and quiet for a smaller dining room. Very open so it seems bigger. Service was wonderful, Jenna was super knowledgeable about the menu and Hans also assisted our table. Parking was easy will definitely return!

Discovered The Pate Girl at 2025 Women Empowerment Summit in Foster City. Various samples of Black…read moreTruffle Pâté (chicken liver), Brandy (chicken liver), Vegan Mushroom Truffle, Mushroom Mousse...all super delicious, flavorful, and decadent on their Petit Toast. "Artisanal Quality and handcrafted in small batches". I bought the popular Black Truffle Pate and Mushroom mousse which are both rich, smooth and buttery...addictive. Friend bought the vegan, Mushroom Truffle - rich, intense mushroom flavor and earthy. Owner Tiffanie Nguyen and staff were super helpful and friendly. I'm sold and will be a regular customer. Can be stored in the freezer until ready to be devoured. Shelf life is 2 weeks after opening. Sold at Bánh Mì Oven in San Jose or online @thepategirl and ships nationwide

We dined at ChouChou tonight for a celebratory dinner and had a wonderful experience…read more Service was perfect. Every item we ordered was delicious. The ambiance was calm and elegant. We ordered the grilled artichoke app, rack of lamb, and the duck confit Wellington. Flavors were on point for everything.

Came to ChouChou to celebrate a special occasion, and it was really quiet and nice for a weekend…read moredinner. The dining area was split into 2 sections and they also seem to have a small amount of outdoor seating set up, though it was a bit cold that day to be sitting outside. I got the French Onion Soup and it was really good and rich. Definitely was a great pairing with the bread, just like the sauce on the mussels appetizer. The Beef Bourguignon unfortunately had pieces of beef that were inconsistently tough and flavors were a bit bland. The Duck Wellington also sounded better than it tasted, as the duck wasn't cooked as well as we expected. The service was really good though, and made us feel special for the occasion. Overall I their appetizers were better than the entrees.