Cafe ProvenceAlways consistentCafe Provence is always reliable, with excellent food and interesting wines. And the wait staff is friendly and knowledgeable about the food and wines. I don't think I've ever had a mediocre meal there. And I like the fact that it's a family operating it.6/11/2013 12:00:00 AMBon appetit!It was marvellous! We had a lovely time. Casual dining especially if you want to sit outside in the summertime :)
Authentic French food in perfect portions. The food is so flavourful that you get full on small portions. Only thing was that when they renewed our bread for a second round, it was cold and stale:( that was not so good but everything else was fantastic!6/10/2013 12:00:00 AMspecial eveningWe gathered to celebrate the engagement of my son. He did his research and picked Cafe Provence for the occasion. We had a truly wonderful evening. The food was just excellent and the servers were very attentive but not hovering. We will certainly come again!6/8/2013 12:00:00 AMNew Favorite place!Everything we had was excellent. My husband and I try new restaurants often, but had never been to Cafe Provence. We both quickly decided it is a new favorite place. There are very few times when we walk away for a $150 dinner and say "that was worth it", but we did at Cafe Provence. Service was excellent and friendly. Food was fabulous.6/8/2013 12:00:00 AMAlways a Special MealThis is our special- occasion restaurant where we can always count on excellent food and friendly, professional service. We enjoy the bistro atmosphere as well. Highly recommended!6/7/2013 12:00:00 AMWe had a wonderful dinnerWe had a wonderful dinner sitting outside on a great night. Our server was excellent and knowledgable. Overall great experience and can't wait to go back!6/7/2013 12:00:00 AMA Very Nice ExperienceGreat food and service, as always. Everything is consistently superior, time after time.6/3/2013 12:00:00 AMMmmmmm!We had a party of 12 and everyone's food was delicious! I definitely recommend this restaurant!6/1/2013 12:00:00 AMThis was our first experienceThis was our first experience and we chose it because of Zagat. We were overwhelmed with this small restaurant, tucked away in the Prairie Village Shopping Center. My wife had the dover sole and I had the "special" (wreck fish, which I had never heard but the server recommended it). Both dishes were spectacular. I also had escargot and they were as good as any I can remember. All in all, it was a wonderful evening.5/31/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellentWe go for special occasions and the food is fantastic and service top notch!5/30/2013 12:00:00 AMSpecial AnniversaryThe food was superb - and the presentation was great. Our server was prompt, but not pushy and helped us make very good decisions . Truly a wonderful evening. - JJ5/25/2013 12:00:00 AMOur favoriteCafe' Provence is our favorite restaurant in KC. We love the owners and their attention to our satisfaction through attentive and unobtrrusive service. When in France , we experienced that no plates are ever cleared until the entire table is finished. Cafe' Provence continues this tradition. Everyone enjoys their fabulous food at each person's pace. The food is consistently creative and delicious.5/18/2013 12:00:00 AMCafe ProvenceMy wife and I had dinner there on 5/17/13 for our anniversary. It was outstanding. We shared Bleu cheese stuffed dates as an appetizer. She had potato/basil/leek soup and Halibut, and I had the endive salad and the duck entrée. We also shared the Coquiles St. Jacques appetizer. We enjoyed all of our choices. We shared the chocolate mousse dessert also. Both of us highly recommend Café Provence.5/17/2013 12:00:00 AMGood restaurant despite our tableWe enjoyed the food at Cafe Provence despite the table we received. Although there were plenty of tables available, my wife and I were seated at a table that was located at the intersection of the kitchen and the dining room. It didn't make for a great experience even though the food and wine were fine. We went for my my wife's birthday and it made it hard for us to talk and enjoy our meal with nearly every person who came into the restaurant, went to the bathroom or in/out of the kitchen passing around our table. Probably won't go back unless we are with another couple. All of the tables for four or more people are fine.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMWe love Cafe Provence! TrulyWe love Cafe Provence! Truly one of KC's very best in every way.5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMDelicious taste of FranceWonderful dinner with exquisite flavors. Relaxed atmosphere. The staff seemed to know half the patrons that night, and they each other. Felt like an evening in a French cafe in a small town. Food beautifully prepared.5/9/2013 12:00:00 AMThe food and service wereThe food and service were exceptional. A little gem in suburbia.5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMKansas City's BestCafe Provence is fabulous in every way. The food is always outstanding. There is no better Dover Sole in the country than that served at Cafe Provence.5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMLovely restaurant, deliciousLovely restaurant, delicious food, and knowledgeable/friendly staff made our first dining experience a great one! We can't wait to come back, we are already looking forward to returning to try the souffle on a Monday! The food, service, ambience, and overall experience exceeded our expectations.5/3/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat restaurantWe love this place. The food is outstanding and the family-owned vibe makes you feel very welcome; not just another patron.4/30/2013 12:00:00 AMFrench Gem in the VillageLovely restaurant in the Village. Our server was warm and attentive. Dinner was tasty and the serving sizes just right. All around a lovely evening. We will definitely go back and also try lunch some time.4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMWe'll be back!!Having driven by several times, my wife and I decided to try Café Provence after reading the Zagat reviews. So glad we did! And, wish we didn't wait to discovery this neighborhood gem. Our seating was earlier in the evening (5:45)and the crowd was a mix of young and old (a high school prom couple to senior citizen retired). We could tell that many of the customers were regulars as the wait-staff knew them by name. Overall - GREAT food. We had the salmon and scallops for starters. And the veggie plate and salmon for dinner. The apple tart dessert was wonderful as was the Millionaire Coffee. The service was fantastic. The atmosphere was friendly and neighborly. We'll be back4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMgreat place to talk and eat!Cafe Provence was perfect for a rare evening---a one to one with my sister who I don't see often due to "geographic" reasons. We were able to share and take our time---the service and quality of food was absolutely great. It was nice to be in a place that is grown up oriented but not stuffy. Would highly recommend it.4/26/2013 12:00:00 AMSimply awesome!One of the best restaurants in Kansas City! The food is consistantly amazing and the service is as good as you will find anywhere. Simply awesome!4/24/2013 12:00:00 AMFood was excellent. ServiceFood was excellent. Service was great. European atmosphere. Tables are close to each other.4/23/2013 12:00:00 AMI went there with my mom andI went there with my mom and her friend from high school for a nice Saturday lunch. The staff were friendly, kind and let us take our time to eat and enjoy eachother's company. I have also been there for a romantic dinner and the food and service are excellent. I would highly recommend Cafe Provence to everyone.4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMLoved it! Wish I lived nearerLoved it! Wish I lived nearer the location, ad I would go often as my favorite place.4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMIt was our third wedding anniversarIt was our third wedding anniversary, and we were not disappointed. The waitress was very attentive, yet unobtrusive. My wife had a soup du jour, cauliflower, and it was excellent -- very fresh and clean. I had the classic French onion, and it was spot-on. We ordered a special, which was grouper, as well as the Cote de Boeuf Braisee. My wife loved her grouper, and I can say the same for the Braisee. The greens were suited nicely to the shortrib, while the onions, potatoes, and accompanying sauce rounded out the taste profile. My wife thoroughly enjoyed her Gateau au Chocolat, while my Tarte au Citron was wonderful, meaning that it wasn't too sweet. I enjoy tart lemon flavor, and it can be hard to find in a restaurant.4/17/2013 12:00:00 AMThis was wonderful. The foodThis was wonderful. The food was delicious. I had the scallops and the sauce was delicious. My friend had the quiche and loved it. My other friend had the chicken with mushroom sauce, it too was delicious. Have to go back b/c I am going to try everything on the menu but salmon....quiet, charming and tasty...no wonder it was listed in USA Today's top 10 list.4/16/2013 12:00:00 AMMagnifique!My wife and I recently returned from a week in St. Martin and St Barth, this local establishment absolutely rivaled any meal we had in that week. The service was beyond compare, and we left feeling like we had known the staff for years. The food was amazing at every course. The setting was perfect, intimate seating. The bartender, The wait staff, the owner, the chef, all turned out to be a family, and it showed as we felt we had been invited to dinner rather than reserving a table. Can’t wait to return!4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMOutstanding ambiance of aOutstanding ambiance of a family owned restaurant and all the servers are family members. The food is outstanding. The restaurant is not large and has a distinctive, welcoming personality. I drive 80 miles round trip to dine at this restaurant. That should tell you something about how good it is.4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent food and service,Excellent food and service, I'm looking forward to my next visit.4/10/2013 12:00:00 AMWe celebrated our AnniversaryWe celebrated our Anniversary and had a wonderful meal!4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMThe taste and presentationThe taste and presentation of the food was wonderful! The service was very attentive but not an interuption. We will be back!4/5/2013 12:00:00 AMa bit of Paris in the VillageOne of my favorites! Had the poulet in cream sauce while my partner had the local pork dish. Both excellent. light sauces that added to instead of overpowering.
Great service from Stephanie. Bon Appetit!4/3/2013 12:00:00 AMThis was the 4th time we haveThis was the 4th time we have eaten here and it is now my favorite restaurant in Kansas City. Everything was wonderful - the food, the wine, the service and the decor - besides they even play French music!4/2/2013 12:00:00 AMThe owners and staff makeThe owners and staff make you feel right at home. We love this restaurant.4/1/2013 12:00:00 AMFabulous experience. TheFabulous experience. The food was exquisite: well- prepared, creative, flavorful, not too heavy. The service was outstanding. The dining area was cozy, intimate, well-designed. It is clearly one of the better, if not the best, French restaurants in town. We had the stuffed mushrooms, a cheese plate which was generous and paired with fruits and accompaniments to delight the tastebuds. We then enjoyed the scallop entree which was heavenly, well-cooked, and just the right amount of sauce. My son had the salmon with puff pastry which was light, delicate and flavorful. The desserts were so well-prepared, that even though I am not generally a dessert person, I was devouring every last bite. No to be missed!!3/31/2013 12:00:00 AMWe went for Easter lunch.We went for Easter lunch. It was absolutely lovely. Everything was wonderful and really did remind me of restaurants in villages in France. The endive blue cheese salad was the best I've ever had.3/31/2013 12:00:00 AMEnjoyed! Unpretentious, veryEnjoyed! Unpretentious, very pleasant staff, and excellent food.3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMChef and restaurant are gainingChef and restaurant are gaining terrific local praise. I couldn't wait to check it out. I was not disappointed but was not taken to a "whole different level" of dining either. For Kansas City, this is about as good as it gets. Unfortunately, that's not saying a whole lot either. This is good food prepared very well. My daughter had the filet and it was extremely good. I had the veal and thought it was good. Steak portion was good. Veal portion was on the small side but typical for french food. Mushroom appetizer was perfect, and the desserts were really, really good. I only do decaf at night and they had very good french press decaf. It was perfect with my creme caramel. Great spot for a special occasion.3/28/2013 12:00:00 AMThis is a wonderful neighborhoodThis is a wonderful neighborhood French restaurant that is great for lunch or dinner!3/25/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful "food" - doesn'tWonderful "food" - doesn't do it justice. This is an experience!! Just go!! -3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMAlways a great experience.Always a great experience. Knowledgeable staff, excellent menu and good wines.3/20/2013 12:00:00 AMTables are too close but thatTables are too close but that issue is mor than offset by the food, wine, and service .3/15/2013 12:00:00 AMLast time we ate here wasLast time we ate here was 10 years ago. Our visit this week reminded us we were long overdue. Great meal & excellent service.3/14/2013 12:00:00 AMMy wife and I celebrated herMy wife and I celebrated her birthday at Cafe Provence. We had been here several years before and had a nice meal, but this visit was exceptional. Both of us enjoyed every bit of the meal. The chicken dish was perfectly prepared (moist on the inside with crackling delicious skin)and was one of the very best pieces of poultry I've ever had at a restaurant. The menu was seasonal and fresh. The service was friendly and efficient. It was our best dining out experience in Kansas City in several years and reminded me a bit of outings years ago at the long gone Metropolis and Cafe Maison. We will be returning soon.3/13/2013 12:00:00 AMFrench FoodEating aty cafe Provence is like eating at a good friends own home. The family and staff welcome you with open arms and want your experience to be memorable.1/30/2013 12:00:00 AMMy friend & I each had theMy friend & I each had the trout special - very nice ! I like Provence very much & each here quite a bit. It's a small, lovely restaurant - perfect when you don't want the loud, large restaurants. I did think the wine by the glass was a bit overpriced especially when compared to other restaurants (I eat out alot.); because of the price I almost didn't order wine with lunch, but did in spite of the price.11/29/2012 12:00:00 AM