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Cafe Lafayette, Exeter, CA

Cafe Lafayette

4.6
4.6
17 Reviews
$31 to $50
French American
151 S E St, Ste A, Exeter, CA 93221

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining


Café Lafayette’s story began more than 20 years ago in the town of Evian in the French Alps. Chef and owner, Fred Imbert, grew up there and dreamed of having his own restaurant. After a year in London working with seasoned chefs he made the move to California. He has managed kitchens of all sizes ever since: a year at Marriot Visalia, several years as executive chef for Kaweah Delta Health Care District, a bakery of his own in Hanford for five years and was the chef at Monet’s Restaurant for seven years. Twenty years later his dream has been realized and on January 3, 2015 Café Lafayette opened it’s doors in Exeter, California.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French American, American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Tues - Fri 11am - 2:30pm Dinner: Tues - Sat 5:30pm - 9pm Happy Hour: Tues-Fri 5:30pm-7pm Brunch: Sat 10am - 2:30pm Seasonal Sunday Brunch: April 16th thru Nov 1st ~ 10am-2:30pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Frederic Imbert
  • Private party facilities
    Weddings, receptions, bridal & baby showers, birthday parties, business meetings, holiday partys etc. Call for details
  • Neighborhood
    Visalia
  • Cross street
    Pine Street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Entertainment
    Live music on the weekends ~weather permitting
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 17 people are saying

Cafe Lafayette reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6
4.6 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

17 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious! I would make the drive again.

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  2. Looking4local

    San Joaquin26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 10, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was excellent!

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  3. RichardH

    San Joaquin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We try to dine there often. They have a great champagne brunch Good outdoor seating during good season.

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  4. mariepierrec

    New York City8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The place was quite. Not a lot of people dining. Service was perfect. Food was good. We will come back

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 1, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy dining here. The service is wonderful and we always know we will have a delicious meal with amazing atmosphere.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 25, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent as was the service. Beautiful quaint resto. Worth the trip!

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  7. bigeagle37

    San Joaquin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 5, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Every thing was very nice & food was great as usual.

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  8. KevinE

    Central Coast21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 30, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great wait staff. Food was well prepared and absolutely wonderful. Our second time for dinner. Both times we made reservations through Open Table yet we weren’t on the list when we arrived. Not a problem since there plenty of open tables so were seated right away. Definitely will be a favorite dinner choice.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 10, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been to most 5 Star restaurants listed by Zagat, traveled throughout Europe, and dined from NY to LA and can honestly say Café Lafayette is at the top of the list. From the Tivoli lights that greet you at the gate, and follow you through the beautiful courtyard, where you are greeted by friendly staff, the atmosphere is amazing The interior boasts romantic oversized black and white art, becoming of the artisan menu. The bar is quant and stocked with wines worthy of an upscale Napa tasting event. The culinary selection is well matched to the chef's personal touch. Fred, an ex-pat from Paris and owner of Café Lafayette has created an experience that will satisfy even the most experienced pallet. I would highly recommend the lamb. From the seasoning to the presentation, it is unmatched by any restaurant. Lucas the bartender is friendly and provides an exceptional personal experience. In short, this is a must try restaurant. You will not be disappointed.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on August 6, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant was pleasant and I would visit it again. The only problem was that I made the reservations through Open Table and the restaurant had no record of the reservation when we arrived. That being said, they did seat us promptly, and we had a very nice meal.

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Cafe Lafayette is rated 4.6 stars by 17 OpenTable diners.

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151 S E St, Ste A, Exeter, CA 93221

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Pine Street
  • Neighborhood
    Visalia
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Tues - Fri 11am - 2:30pm Dinner: Tues - Sat 5:30pm - 9pm Happy Hour: Tues-Fri 5:30pm-7pm Brunch: Sat 10am - 2:30pm Seasonal Sunday Brunch: April 16th thru Nov 1st ~ 10am-2:30pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French American, American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Frederic Imbert
  • Entertainment
    Live music on the weekends ~weather permitting
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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