Came here for a bachelorette brunch so made a reservation outside in advanced. The back patio is…read morevery pretty and lots of shade which was great because it was a hot day! Brunch was delicious. I got croque madame with a side of potatoes and a fig sparkling water. The croque madame was bigger than expected and the egg was cooked perfectly. Potatoes were kind of bland but a good side. I tried some of the quiche my friend ordered and it was so creamy and flavorful, very different than a typical quiche! Our server was great, super helpful and kind. Only thing was we didn't notice until afterwards they include a server charge already that's kind of alot and we tipped so we ended paying a lot for a tip and service fee.

Always love this place!…read more Staff are all super friendly and welcoming. (Thanks, Willy) Ambiance is very energetic. And the FOOD.... Great selection, fresh, and delicious! We had a tomato cucumber starter which was refreshing and deviled eggs. For our main courses we had: pastis-scented steamed mussels & frites (excellent broth for bread dipping) duck confit (was super moist), and steak au poivre (prepared perfectly paired with yummy potatoes) all were cooked to perfection and very flavorful. Would I go back? YES, for sure!!

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.

Absolutely love this place! The service and food quality is stellar! We're pleasantly surprised by…read morethe niche selection of wines they have. I recommend the Georgian flatbread and the mussels. Oh my god and our server was amazing! Can't wait to return because I will be back, oh and please ask to sit in the back! Cozy patio vibes.

My wife and I enjoyed a wonderful Valentine's Day dinner at A Cote. I've been wanting to dine here…read morefor some time and they did not disappoint. The wait staff were super friendly and accommodating. The food and cocktails were delicious. A Cote has such a wonderful ambience, with a sense of warm intimacy and a neighborhood vibe. We enjoyed the to-die-for mussels, the pommes frites, and the fried chicken, which was an ample half chicken served with chard and this wonderful polenta cornbread with a jam infused with Calabrian chili. Yummy!! Warm, unpretentious, and super delicious! If I lived nearby, I'd be here at the bar everyday. A Cote reminds me of those wonderful little Parisian spots that people come to everyday, just a favorite neighborhood sexy getaway spot with endlessly scrumptious fare! I'll be back!!!

I love this venue…read more Been here a couple of times and the food + vibes are everything! Intimate setting and outdoors dining is the only way! Enjoy

La Note is a quaint breakfast/brunch spot in downtown Berkeley with an extremely charming patio. I…read morestopped by on a weekday since they're known for longer waits and limited patio seating on weekends. The space is cute, and our waiter was incredibly friendly and attentive--we were even greeted with water in the cutest mini pitcher. I ordered the raspberry mimosa, which was fine but leaned a little sweet. My husband and I shared the blueberry pancakes with eggs, upgraded to the rosemary garlic home fries, and added chicken apple sausage. Unfortunately, the food was underwhelming. The pancakes came out room temperature and dry on their own, so the syrup and cream were definitely needed. The eggs looked beautiful but tasted plain, and the home fries and sausage were both pretty basic. Overall, I think La Note is more about the patio and ambiance than the food itself. It's a cute spot for mimosas and photos, but for brunch--especially at the price point--it was a bit disappointing.

They have some of the best customer service I've ever seen, and they care about the food they give…read moreyou. Let me tell you, the workers always have a smile on there face which gives a really nice welcoming feel! Mom works not far from here and when I come to just sit down and work/study, there always so kind to me and everyone else. I might go to this school just to come here I'm glad places like this exist! Come try it out

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.

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.

Final Thoughts: 2.50/5…read more My girlies and I went here for a simple dinner and to try it out. Very Asian fusion, specifically French-Vietnamese. Seems fine-ish dining vibes with the dim lights and modern interior that they have. While the whole experience itself was quite nice, the food is not the best and perhaps should still be in the works. It leans so much on trying to be Asian fusion, but the execution isn't there yet for me. Will push the 3 star today given the overall experience we had. Food: Prime Rib Phở (NO MSG): 3.0/5 This was the entrée that we shared. They give around 3 to 5 pieces of meat, which isn't the most ideal thing to see. The meat is tender though, so that's a plus. Given the cut of it, I really wouldn't expect anything less of this though. Speaking of see though, the presentation lacks a lot for me. There wasn't too much color in the bowl. Really just broth, the noodles, and the meat placed on top. Essentially that's all it is, but there's no pop of anything to it. The flavor of the broth is quite good though. It's a lighter, but deep flavor. Will attribute this to some kind of bone meat that they used versus loading it with MSG. The noodles were overcooked and more on the soft side for me. Not much of a bite overall. Grilled Pork Spring Rolls: 1.5/5 This was really underwhelming for me. The grilled pork was nothing extravagant. Crispy eggroll wrapper roll inside was stale. Lacking in body and shape. Each of the rolls were really small and thin and lacking a lot of the filling. Usually I find that other places will overstuff it with vermicelli and vegetables because those are the more inexpensive ingredients in the roll. Here, the proportions were balanced in a sense, but lacking in size. Their sauce is what gets me. I can understand the experimentation, but I do prefer the typical sauce that is used. Perhaps doing a variation of this sauce may be better versus changing it to a completely different sauce. This sauce was a spicy kaffir lime leaf sauce and the tartness and sour flavor just overwhelmed the whole dish, so it became less appetizing for me. Belgian Fries: 3.5/5 These were honestly my favorite item here. Umm...I can't say they're anything extravagant. They were super crispy and the right size for me. Some potato without being too starchy on the inside. The sauce is a truffle aioli and that was truly the star of the show. Most of the rating will be regarding the dipping sauce. It was very rich and the flavors were very balanced. The combination of the truffle with the garlic flavor contributes really well to the dish. Honestly comparable to Cajun fries. Shrimp Mango Ceviche: 2.0/5 Fourth item was also not my favorite at all. The curing sauce was just so tart and sour that it took so much away from the dish itself. Aesthetic wise, was very underwhelming. In my opinion, this would have looked better served inside of a rounder bowl?? versus a shallow plate. The plate just makes it look half eaten given the serving size. The chips were just chips, so nothing extravagant. Balance of shrimp to vegetables appears appropriate though. --------- Quality: Fresh The food items did come out hot. The fries were crispy. They claim their pho broth takes hours to make and I can only take their word from that. Waiters and waitresses seem genuine, so I shall trust them on that. Food appears to be fresh, so no concerns here. Price: Quite steep; $$$ The prices here are quite steep. With what I was served, the prices seem to lean more on the expensive side. I can understand that some ingredients are more pretentious, but I really can't say I would pay this much for what was served. Range is around $8 to $16 for smaller dishes and $20 to $40 for the entrees. Service: Amazing; A+ The service that we were provided today was amazing. The waitress and waiters are very nice and super attentive. They checked on us a few times after all the foods came out and refilled our waters as needed. When we were deciding what foods to order, they were also really patient in going through some of the food choices with us. Ambiance: Fine dining vibes The space really isn't that big and there are really only a few tables inside. The space is big and the ceilings are high, which again, leads me to feel that this place has the fine dining vibes. Interior is quite dim lit and has this calming and warm vibe to it. Location/Parking: Downtown Area/Parking Downtown San Jose is probably all I need to say for people to understand what I mean. IFKYK kind of a deal. I can't say the location is in a bad place per se because it is around this line of other restaurants and stores. The parking is terrible though and perhaps you will find yourself paring at the parking structures for a more affordable cost or a closer one for a more expensive price. The parking lot I chose is free for the first 90 minutes and then they start charging. For one of the closest parking lots, my friend paid $20+ for her ticket.

You know a restaurant is good when they can manage a table of 15 ranging from ages 2-80 who all…read moreorder something different and the staff at Le Garage nailed it and were fun / engaging while doing so! The food was all amazing- the crème brûlée was my highlight. It's a cool, relaxed atmosphere by a marina and near a popular beach. Would come back next time I'm in the area.

This place could be amazing, if only the staff were more friendly vs lackluster in their…read morehospitality and attentiveness. Of the two times we've dined here, the waiters we had have acted more like they've got something else going on more important. On our most recent visit, something was left off of one of our entrees, and our waiter was SO dismissive when we asked him about it. He literally walked away like he was over it. I had to talk to 2 other employees and then finally the chef came out and it was confirmed our order had some key ingredients left out. After this, our waiter all but ignored us, like he was personally offended were that we didn't believe him or just let him be dismissive to us. The views and the setting are so nice here, but with all the dining options around here-why dine and spend your money to be left feeling like a burden vs like you're welcome and tended to politely. Not sure we'll be back anytime soon.

Julia's is a secret that people need to learn about…read more The manager, Maria, works closely with their French chef to serve the most delicious food! I have eaten there 10 times, and enjoyed my wedding dinner there as well! Our guests loved the braised beef. I recently took a friend for her birthday lunch. Our yummy quiche was served with the most delicious, simple salad with the freshest lettuce, perfect dressing and beets! They even added French fries! Neither of us finished our meal. The venue is stunning, the service great, and Maria sets the bar high. The high tea there is exceptional.

We were in the area visiting relatives and it was our anniversary, so we wanted to find somewhere…read morenice, and the reviews were right. It's a beautiful building, the service by Tony, our waiter, was wonderful, and the food was delicious. I started with the Escarole Salad, which had apples, grapes and more, it was a nice start. My wife had the shrimp cocktail, which came with 8 shrimp (she loved it). My entree was the Rack of Lamb, with 2 double-chops, sauteed kale and navy beans. It was very good, albeit a little more well-done than I prefer. My wife had the Caprese Pappardelle Pasta, which was delicious. And we finished with the poached pear dessert (which came with a candle for our anniversary). The prices were very reasonable for the quality.

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.

The food was yummy! I had escargot paired with a wonderful Chablis in which the steely, flinty…read moreminerality and high acidity cut straight through the garlic butter. Then followed by duck confit paired with a very beautiful St-Emilion Grand Cru, Les Cadrans de Lassegue 2022 that opens on the nose with fresh rose petals and red fruits. I could just sit and smell that wine all day. On the palate was a rich and fruit-forward with silky, refined tannins and a lively, balanced finish with the duck. Then finishing with vanilla creme brûlée. Service was wonderful as they gave me tastes of each wine to decide which went best with the meals. $70 for a three course prixe fix menu. Thank you!