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Mille Fleurs
Mille Fleurs

Mille Fleurs Details

  • Dining Style: Fine Dining
  • Website: http://www.MilleFleurs.com
  • Email: info@MilleFleurs.com
  • Phone: (858) 756-3085
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch: Tuesday-Friday 11:30am-1:45pm;
    Dinner: Sunday-Friday 6:00pm-8:30pm
    Saturday 5:30pm-8:30pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: French, Continental, American
  • Executive Chef: Martin Woesle
  • Dress Code: Business Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Fireplace, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Private Party Facilities: Four private areas available holding up to 20 people, 24 people, 40 people, and 71 people and can be combined to accommodate more. A variety of set and/or limited menus available for large groups.
  • Private Party Contact: Jon Trent (858) 756-3085
  • Entertainment: Piano Bar Wednesday-Saturday:
    Wednesday 7:00pm-11:00pm
    Thursday-Saturday 8:00pm-Midnight

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Avenida de Acacias
  • Parking: Street Parking
  • Parking Details: Free parking located on streets in Rancho Sante Fe.
A word from Mille Fleurs
Nestled in the heart of the historic and charming village of Rancho Santa Fe, just four miles inland from Del Mar, Mille Fleurs offers magnificent food presentation with extraordinary French flair. The exquisite yet comfortable French country decor with inviting outside patio provides an… atmosphere that is gracious, warm and welcoming. Mille Fleurs has received numerous accolades including: "Top 25 in America" from Food & Wine Magazine "Far and away the best restaurant sampled in greater San Diego" quoted in The New York Times as well as "Best French" and "Best of the Best" in San Diego Magazine. Our award winning wine cellar offers over seven hundred choices spanning the globe and varying greatly in price. A mile down the road is the Chino's Family Farm where our chef heads every day to select the choicest fruits and vegetables.Continued
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Service
  • Diners' Choice WinnerFrench
  • Diners' Choice WinnerNotable Wine List
Diner Reviews
  • "Always a treat to for out of town guests. Dress code more relaxed than in the past."
    Dined on 2/17/2014
  • "Simply amazing! an enjoyable evening that's highly recommended to anyone with a special occasion in mind and money some to spend. It was expensive but well worth the cost. Thank you"
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "A visit on the early side for a Valentine's Day dinner was superb. The food, as always, steak and fillet, lobster salad, and dover sole were all to die for as was the delectable deserts and the service, as always, was superb even with a full house for the holiday."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Granted, I realize Valentine's Day is the worst day of the year to go out for a nice meal. You get the mediocre quality of restaurant week food, without the discounts, but rather a huge mark-up. But we thought our old stand-by Mille Fleur's wouldn't fall victim to that trap. We were wrong. Despite making reservations months in advance, we were squeezed into the bar and the service could hardly have been worse or slower. The food wasn't bad, but with at least a 50% mark-up from normal, we'd expect better. Next year we'll stay home and let the amateurs done out."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Our favorite restaurant for romantic special occasions. Never disappointed. A bit pricey, but great value. We should go more often."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "The special Valentine's Day Menu was absolutely superb! Great starters and excellent entrees. I had the New York and Fillet Duo and my wife had the Osso Buco. Both were done to perfection. The service was outstanding as always. If you're looking for a special place on a special holiday or just looking for great food and service, Mille Fleurs is it!"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "There are so many details to love about this restaurant. The maitre d' Marco is amazingly polished and attentive from his impeccably tailored suits to his eye for every detail being handled perfectly. Every time I dine here he is as enthusiastic and careful as if it were his first day at work. Not sure how he does it? I request Bruno as my waiter because he is the consummate Frenchman with a great sense of humor, his unpretentious perfectionism, and oozing charm. Aside from these two stellar persons, the restaurant is always detailed perfectly. It is squeaky clean. The food is delicious, delightfully presented in the French tradition, and the drinks are perfectly mixed and always with an interesting presentation. Best in San Diego."
    Dined on 2/13/2014
  • "Nice, but expected more because of referral from our friends. They did make a great lemon drop martini."
    Dined on 2/12/2014
  • "It had been almost 14 years since I had dined at Mille Fleurs, so I was really looking forward to the evening. The decor has been updated a bit , still comfortable and elegant with out being stuffy. The staff was extremely friendly yet professional and very knowledgable.Our server recommended the perfect wine for my husbands dish , the elk, which was superb , you could cut it with a spoon! I had the five course tasting menu along with the wine pairings. I found some of my favorite traditional French dishes like sweetbreads and trout quenelles . Every dish was beautifully presented with just the right amount of sauce. We have dined at Bertrand's other restaurant Mr. A 's several times, MILLES Fleurs most definitely is superior in cuisine."
    Dined on 2/7/2014
  • "The service is excellent. The staff are attentive, but do not smother you, which makes this a comfortable environment. The dinner menu is interesting, but is limited. If anyone in your party seeks plain food, this may not be a good place. Venison and Veal Wiener Schnitlze got high praise. Scallop and skate were average."
    Dined on 1/31/2014
  • "As a former New Yorker I was very happy to have a dining experience on a high level with La Cirque. An A for service, menu and quality of the food served. My Tito Martini was served as requested, extra, extra dry, shaken with blue cheese olives on the side, delighted to see cod on the menu and perfectly prepared. Only had a glass of Sauvignon Blanc, however, it was very, very good. Of course, I will return."
    Dined on 1/30/2014
  • "Mille Fleur is one of our favorite special occasion restaurants. The food is outstanding, and the ambience makes for a special experience."
    Dined on 1/31/2014
  • "Food was just not that great; very surprising. I was hoping for better, but it was a minimum effort for restaurant week. No texture or original taste. Will not be going back."
    Dined on 1/26/2014
  • "Must experience this San Diego gem!! A place you MUST visit!"
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "We went on Restaurant week and was impressed with how perfectly prepared each dish was. Service was great, although it seems they're not used to seeing young people. The shining star here was certainly the food which did not disappoint."
    Dined on 1/23/2014
  • "I took my son here for his 22nd birthday after a concert in La Jolla. The evening couldn't have turned out better. We felt as if we were the only ones there. The atmosphere was perfect for a mother and adult son, though I would love to return with a romantic partner as well. The presentation of each plate pleased our eyes as much as the every bite pleased our palate. I casually mentioned his birthday when making the reservation, not intending to bring attention to it; at the end of the meal, he was treated to single candle and a simple plate of fruit and "Happy 22nd Birthday" written in chocolate - a classic touch that made him feel special on his birthday without embarrassing him. Tres bien! Already looking forward to the next time."
    Dined on 1/23/2014
  • "Enjoyed the birthday singing - twice. Waiter very knowledgeable and pleasant. Delicious carrot soup and smoked trout. Lovely experience. Liked wine pairings with courses."
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "We must commend our table captain, or server, whom was extremely amiable, and apologetic; however, the remainder of the support staff, especially, the Maître d' and kitchen, unfortunately, very much let him down. Initial courses were delicious, but entreé and dessert service were disappointing, making our dining experience awkward and uncomfortable."
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "We went there for restaurant week in order to sample some of the restaurant's features. None of us were disappointed, as usual. The service is impeccable and the food quality is excellent. While the food choices were somewhat limited with one veal, one beef, one lamb, one fish, one pork selections, the ones we tried were quite good. The appetizers and desserts were unque and tasty. We go here several times during the year and are never disappointed."
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "Consistently the best restaurant in SD. Been going for 20 years and the experience never disappoints. This is my reference restaurant, and after every meal elsewhere, I say: "Mille Fleurs would have been better." The chef has a magical way with the basics. Tremendous soups which aren't heavy. Salad dressings that are perfectly balanced. Entrees that aren't over the top. Just well prepared, elegant, refined, studied. Service is impeccable. Servers are peers, not struggling students. They know their menu, the have respect for the chef, they enjoy the job, and you can feel their passion for a perfect experience. The entire operation revels in its approach to find dining, and deservedly so. This is the epitome of fine dining in San Diego."
    Dined on 1/23/2014
  • "Pleasant, Very Professional service with a smile, Delicious food, and great Wine recommendations. The restaurant is beautiful inside and out, and had a warm, inviting atmosphere. For a place with food and service of this quality, it was very unpretentious."
    Dined on 1/22/2014
  • "Reminded us of dinners from the 1970's. Is there such a thing as too much service which then crosses the line and turns bad? Caters to the older generation that likes someone hovering over them. Seen its day. Too uncomfortable for our tastes but others may still enjoy this atmosphere. Good food and they know their wines."
    Dined on 1/21/2014
  • "We had a wonderful experience at Mille Fleurs. The food was great, the service attentive but not overbearing. It was restaurant week which made the experience enjoyable not to mention very reasonable. I would recommend Mille Fleurs for any occasion from a romantic dinner to a casual lunch. Can' t wait to go back."
    Dined on 1/20/2014
  • "Always a special place for wonderful food while visiting San Diego. Away from all the tourists."
    Dined on 1/16/2014
  • "The relaxed atmosphere and great food made for a perfect birthday dinner. The free valet made parking easy. There was no delay in getting us our table - reservation is required. The wait staff were attentive and accommodating, helping with wine and food selections as well picture taking. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals, my Short Ribs were tasty and were complemented with seasonal vegetables and creamy mashed potatoes."
    Dined on 1/10/2014
  • "The ambience and decor is exactly what you would expect from a french restaurant in RSF. Service is exceptional, you will never wait more than a minute for someone to be at your table should you need something. DH and I both had the lobster & shrimp salad - amazing. He had the venison which was cooked perfectly. I had one of the fish dishes with shrimp, this was also pretty good, although a few seconds overcooked, still delicious. If you are in search of really good food where you can hear the person sitting across from you without raising your voice, I strongly suggest going here. If you're looking for a trendy, hip restaurant, this is not it. I'm still dreaming about the salad. We will be going back."
    Dined on 1/4/2014
  • "My wife and I celebrated our 45th wedding anniversary at Mille Fleurs. We had a fabulous time - great food, wonderful staff and terrific ambience. We liked it so much that we bought our son and daughter-in-law a gift certificate for dinner as their Christmas present. They also had a wonderful time. We all commented that at first glance the menu seems a bit limited; however, every entree was fabulous! Our best meal in years!"
    Dined on 12/23/2013
  • "This restaurant serves top quality French food, but doesn't feel too formal or stuffy. It has a friendly vibe, and there are plenty of less expensive wine options on the wine list. I had thought of Mille Fleur as being an expensive, special occasion restaurant, but after having a terrific meal with friends that was easy and relaxed, my wife and I might start going there much more frequently."
    Dined on 12/29/2013
  • "We had a very enjoyable time at Mille Fleurs - we were celebrating our 22nd anniversary. We seemed to have the "red carpet" treatment - but it also seemed everyone dining was having the same great food, service, experience. We will be back, it was a great experience."
    Dined on 12/28/2013
  • "The perfect place for a special occasion. Pricey, but worth it."
    Dined on 12/25/2013
  • "Was a fabulous place to have a special Christmas dinner"
    Dined on 12/25/2013
  • "Been a fan for a long time. It was excellent - as always. This time I started with the warm quail salad and had the antelope as my main dish. While you don't necessarily think of MIlle Fleurs for 'exotic' dishes, they often have something unusual - and delicious!"
    Dined on 12/20/2013
  • "Food was awful. Avocado on the appetizer was harder than an apple. Duck was flavorless. How do you manage that with duck? Vegetables were cooked properly but plain. Bread was near stale. Overpriced, but even at half the price I would not want to eat it. We had a meal the next night in the Inn at Rancho Santa Fe that was so much better it's hard to believe. The waiter said this restaurant got top 100 in the country on opentable. It's not even top 1000 in LA. Perhaps they're catering to those over 70 who can neither taste nor smell their food any longer. The nice service could not compensates for the exceedingly poor food. Do not eat here."
    Dined on 12/19/2013
  • "We had requested for the 7 course pre-fix with wine pairings. I was a tad disappointed that the pre-fix was selected from the set menu showing lack of creativity, however all the courses were excellent. The Maitre D and every one on the staff carried a natural smile that would make you feel welcome. It seemed they liked their job and werent forcing it on you. The cheese course was the best and I did pick up a few tips on Rose wines, which until now I didn't like much probably because none of the few ones I tried were any good. All in all - I look forward to a trip every year - just so we pace ourselves and try other places too."
    Dined on 12/17/2013
  • "$$$ but outstanding in most every way, especially for those who value food over scenery. Staff is courteous and professional. Their wine list is extensive although it seems to be missing some whites: Bordeaux (Sauternes), Alsatians, etc., and Loire wines. We will definitely go back for special occasions and to treat out-of-town guests."
    Dined on 12/8/2013
  • "My wife and I chose this restaurant because it is supposed to be a romantic restaurant with good food, and we have been many times to it's sister property, Bertrand at Mr. A's, and like it very much. We found the service at Mille Fleurs to be outstandingly efficient and attentive, but the good feelings ended there. Like many high end restaurants that like to think of themselves as "gourmet", the portions tend to be very small, not very flavorful, and over sauced. In fact, we found that the sauces overpowered the food. Overall, not to our taste and I doubt that we will return."
    Dined on 11/23/2013
  • "We wanted to celebrate our good friend's birthday at a wonderful restaurant. We chose Mille Fleurs and the food was delicious. We love the ambiance and our waiter was wonderful. We will return soon. Thank you Mille Fleurs for making our friend's birthday memorable!"
    Dined on 12/1/2013
  • "The chef and staff at Mille Fleurs welcome their guests like family...and make you feel at home. Our group of 4 values this special quality so much that we walk 5 1/2 miles through the countryside to and from this wonderful restaurant every time we have come the past 12 months, and it makes the experience even richer."
    Dined on 11/28/2013
  • "Just perfect. The right amount of french ambiance and protocol, mixed with a relaxed American feel"
    Dined on 11/21/2013
  • "This is an excellent restaurant. However, I had higher expectations for the food quality. Don't get me wrong the food wasn't bad, it just isn't as good as other fine restaurants. It is unfortunate because the ambience is bar none."
    Dined on 11/19/2013
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