La Francaise Bistrot

Name: La Francaise Bistrot
Address: 411 S Main St, Breckenridge, CO, United States, 80424
Telephone: (970) 771-3849
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

368 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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At La Française Bistrot, we bring Family back to the Family ski town, by being one of the only family-operated businesses in Summit County. From father, mother, daughter and son-in-law, we share the best of what our family loves and cherishes: good food, good wine and a good time.

With 40+ years of experience as a chef, Yvan Heraud has won multiple honors for his work. As the chef and owner of La Française Bistrot, Heraud brings traditional and refined French cuisine to Breckenridge, inspired by the Rocky Mountain lifestyle and fresh, simple, local ingredients.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
French, Contemporary French, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(970) 771-3849
Website
https://www.lafrancaisebistrot.com/location
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Yvan Heraud

Location
411 S Main St, Breckenridge, CO 80424
Neighborhood
Breckenridge
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Soupe À L'Oignon$14.00
Traditional & Hearty French Onion Soup, Broth, Caramelized Onions Emmental, Homemade Baguette
Moules Farcies$16.00
Broiled Mussels Stuffed with Cheese, Garlic & Parsley Butter
Cuisses de Grenouille$24.00
Frog Legs Sautéed in Butter, Garlic & Parsley, Lemon Wedge
Fleurs de Courgette$22.00
Steamed Squash Blossoms filled with Seafood Mousse, Served with warm Lobster Velouté
Salade Betterave et Chèvre$18.00
Red and Golden Beets, Mixed Salad, Green Apple, Goat Cheese Crumbles, Pumpkin Seeds, Olive Oil Powder
St Jacques Crudo$24.00
Scallops Tartare on top of Artisan Lettuce, Mango, Chives, Spicy Gazpacho, Lemon Pepper Pearls
Escargot Cassolette$20.00
Escargots out of the Shell Served in a Garlic Cream Sauce & Homemade Baguette
Bone Marrow & Escargots$26.00
Roasted Bone Marrow with Parsley, Garlic Escargots & Homemade Baguette

Shared Plates

Charcuterie & Cheese Plate
Served with Spreads, Pickles & Focaccia
- Half Board$25.00
- Full Board$39.00
Beef Tartare$31.00
Hand-Cut & Seasoned Beef, Cornichons, Capers, Egg Yolk, Side Salad, Homemade Chips & Baguette
Assortiment de Pain$21.00
Assorted Breads, Butter, Black & Green Tapenade, Daily Jam
Provence Tapas$34.00
Goat Cheese Tarte Fine, Pissaladière, Porc Rillette, Marinated Anchovies, Croutons, & Olives
Ravioles de St Jean Gratin$22.00
Small St Jean Ravioles in Creamy Truffle Sauce, Broiled in the Oven
Salade Mixte$12.00
Duck Fat Truffle Fries$14.00

Les Entrées

Boeuf Bourguignon$36.00
Grandma's Style Beef Stew, Pearl Onions, Carrots, Bacon and Homemade Mashed Potatoes
Terre et Mer$46.00
Seared Scallops and Thin sliced Lomo Iberico, sautéed Garlic, Spinach with Fresh Cherries Demi Glacé, Red Pepper Coulis, Fried Sage
Branzino en Papillote$43.00
Whole Branzino, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Fennel, Succotash, Roasted Lemons, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Chef's Potager$28.00
Ravioles de St Jean on top of a Minted Pea Purée, Roasted Tomatoes, Zuchinni, Colorado Mushrooms, Sunflower Sprouts
Steak Frites$42.00
8 oz Hanger Steak, Hand-Cut Fries, Homemade Béarnaise Sauce
Carré de Veau$48.00
Roasted Veal Rib Chop au Jus, Roasted Sweet Peppers, Rosemary, Confit Garlic Head, Zuchinni Gratin
Tartine Magret de Canard$38.00
Seared & Sliced Duck Breast on top of a Melted Brie Sourdough Toast, Honey-Saffron Sauce, Grapes, Cherry Tomatoes, &Spring Salad

Le Foie Gras Corner

Foie Gras Champignons$28.00
Crimini Mushroom Carpaccio, Organic Local Mushrooms, Pan Seared Foie Gras, Pomegranate
Foie Gras Trio$36.00
Pan Seared Foie Gras Alongside Terrine de Foie Gras, Palisade Peaches, Fig Preserves, Homemade Brioche, and Small Truffle Foie Gras Crème Brûlée
Tournedos Rossini$45.00
Braised & Crispy Short Ribs, Topped with Pan Seared Foie Gras, Truffled Demi-Glacé on Top of Homemade Brioche

Le Plats du Jour

Monday - Coq au Vin$34.00
Tuesday - Crevettes à L'estragon$33.00
Thursday - Risottoo de Poulpe$38.00
Friday - Agneau du Jour$52.00
Saturday - Lobster Pasta$45.00
Sunday - Porc a la Charcutiere$32.00

What 368 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Denver / Colorado
French
Mountains
Best Value

368 Reviews

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DirkDiner
Cincinnati
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
Undeniably the absolute best place to dine in Breckenridge. Every elements of our dinner experience was exquisite. Absolutely delightful!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service, drinks, staff, vibes, etc.!!! Also a great value! Would recommend every time and it is the best restaurant in Breck, unless you’re looking for bar food.
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JulieB
Denver
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of the best restaurants in Breckenridge! Everything was amazing - the food, the service, and the atmosphere. The food is truly authentic. We had French onion soup, Ravioles de St. Jean, beef bourguignon, and seared scallops. This is our "go to" when we're in Breck!
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AnnetteR
Denver
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Was in the mood for a French bistro experience and La Francaise did not disappoint. Enjoyed delicious coq au vin and a delightful peach melba dessert in this quaint setting.
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JohnD
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service was good - present but not over bearing. Owners cater to guests with honest interest. Best restaruant in Breck!
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mscott1012
Charleston
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the chef’s table hi top so we could see & smell everything. I had the beet salad and steak frites-and steak was cooked to perfection. A homey, welcoming vibe. Sorry I live so far away!
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hiyahoff
Dallas
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This continues to be our favorite restaurant in BRECKENRIDGE. The food is outstanding; the service impeccable and the ambiance is so relaxing. We go at least once a week while we are here.
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KristalP
Denver
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience3
Servers were great, and appetizers were fine. Main course was awful. I ordered the duck breast, and it had a peculiar taste as though it was freezer burnt. The servers apologized and explained that the Chefs went home so I was not able to order anything else. The Chefs went home while there were still dinner guests in the restaurant? What restaurant does that? They did however credit a round of cocktails. Not sure if I would dine there again considering the price, the quality of food, and the Chef's leaving during a dinner service. Very odd.
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PatrickL
Alabama
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is our once a year must-do while we are in Breck. Thank you for pouring your all into the Bakery and Bistro!
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, attentive and thoughtful service! Love this restaurant and will definitely be coming back
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Covisitor
New York Area
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Genuine French food. The owners are French and do a good job of bringing French food to Breckenridge.
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OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Once again, a phenomenal experience. One of the best restaurants in Breck. Great wait staff and accommodating chef. We had someone in our party that was vegan and they brought out a special desert without being asked.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
518 reviews
vip
5.0
518 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
As usual the food was excellent, service friendly and attentive, wine delicious. This restaurant is on our go to list when we are in Breckenridge.
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Bevos3
Dallas
90 reviews
vip
5.0
90 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our first visit since they opened a year and a half ago. We just kept going to our regular places, until a friend told us hoe much they had enjoyed La Francaise. We are so glad we went as it was a very pleasurable time. We each had a different entree and they all were excellent !! To amuse ourselves before we ordered we tried the Duck Fat Truffle Fries and had to restrain ourselves from filling up and leave room for our entrees. The owners and staff are actually French and were personable - coming by our table to visit a bit. They also operate the bakery next door so te bread was excellent, needless to say. As we know American wines, our server helped us select a lovely French wine, a Gamay, that was very tasty and reasonably priced. Note: absolutely do yourself a good deed and save room for dessert. We shared a fruit tart that was sliced into 3rds with berries and whipped cream in between each section. OMG. We all loved it. Not saying it was excellent except that I'd crawl through broken glass for it. Thanks, Sara, for telling us about La Francaise !!
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
518 reviews
vip
5.0
518 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great service, excellent food (onion soup, steak tartare, pork special). They have a rather short wine list, but the wines are really good. We will return later this week.
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Wiley1967
Denver
206 reviews
vip
5.0
206 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time dining here, and it won't be our last. From the warm greeting when we arrived, to the chef's table and the very proffessional wait staff, our dinner was exceptional. The staff was very accommodating helping us sort through the French themed menu. Our final entree and wine selections were perfectly paired. We were very pleased.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and cocktails. Attentive service and great patio.
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Fooddoc
San Antonio
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What an absolute experience! The chef is totally French and loves to come out and about to meet and greet people. Everything was top-notch! It was really an epic experience.
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JamesC
Denver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
True French cooking in the mountains. Exclusive French wine list!!
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hiyahoff
Dallas
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favorite restaurant by far. Food is beyond excellent, service is stellar and ambience is charming. We will be back time and time again. Hiya Hoffman.
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EricW
Indiana
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our family dinner at La Francaise Bistro is the best dining experience we have had in Summit County this year. From the time we walked in the door we were greeted by the front office staff and the chef. I do not know if we had a primary server because all 3 of them took care of us. We chose to share everything we ordered and I think the chef liked that because he stopped by our table 3 times to see how we liked the food. Highly recommended!
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Basia
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious French food and wine in an intimate setting without being fussy. Love the family who run this restaurant!
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finickydiner
Denver
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As usual this restaurant doesn't disappoint. The food here is absolutely delicious. I had the frog legs which were pump, juicy and very tasty. The service is attentive and the waitress gave us a good recommendation on the choice of wines. We had to sit inside as the weather was stormy. I love sitting by the river and hope the next time it will be sunny. If you like authentic French food this is the restaurant .
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legslover
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was such a pleasure to have frog legs again. We have not had them in decades and not seen them on menus, even in France.
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LarryA
Austin
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
We shared 2 appetizers and a main course and all were fabulous. It’s our new favorite restaurant in Breckinridge.
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FrederickG
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food. I made a meal of the onion soup and the frog leg appetizer. My wife had an excellent fresh fixed green salad and a scallop entree. Dinner started with an excellent French Negroni (Cognac in place of gin).
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hiyahoff
Dallas
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had the beet salad and the Branzino - both out of this world. My husband had the French onion soup which is the best he’s ever had and the special for the night which was lamb chops - outstanding. This continues to be our favorite restaurant!
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NY2FL
Denver
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall1food2service2ambience1
Overpriced and underserved. Too pretentious. We left feeling hungry and annoyed. We were expecting a delicious meal as one expects from a French bistro.
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scottadot
San Francisco
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Nice place, great service. Mixed reviews on the food. The appetizers and bread were great – French onion soup, salad, foie gras. but the main courses were subpar. Steak frites was dry and the special french fries with duck fat was more like poutine - soggy and not much taste. Beef Bourgognon was also tough. The outside patio in the back was next to a running water stream, which was really nice. But no heaters.
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Rbbless
Cleveland
23 reviews
vip
3.0
23 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience3
My duck and scallops app were good. Wife had the beet salad it was good and her scallop entree was okay. The scallops were good the extra on the plate didn’t make sense. But it was fine. Our servers never defined themselves as our individual server, nor did they tell us it was pick of the litter as to who would be taking our orders or helping us. A new person showed up over and over. None of the servers took any interest in us, but they were very interested in talking about the specials and other menu items with the other tables. My wife and I were disappointed. Again food was good. The servers were not interested in helping at all.
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NotaBigComplainer
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Everything is great. Dishes are large enough to share
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Summerinthemountains
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Five star staff. Dinner menu offers variety of options. Chocolate mousse dessert was delicious. Limited seating options. Pricey—will return for special occasions.
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anthonyg
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love it! Excellent food! Awesome service! Will definitely go back!
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RaoulS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
excellent, innovative food and very attentive service.
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SteveB
Milwaukee
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
If you enjoy "real" French food, exquisitely prepared, La Francaise Bistrot is the only real choice available in Breckenridge. Their outdoor patio, along the Blue River, is very pleasant if the weather cooperates, although a minor downside is the number of non-customers walking through the patio just to shortcut their path to their destination. My wife very much enjoyed the Moules Farcie and the Boeuf Bourguignon, while I feasted on the very tasty French Onion Soup and the Carre de Veau (an oversized veal rib chop with tasty sides (especially the au jus) that I could not finish, but enjoyed the leftovers again the following day). The prices are certainly not inexpensive, but are rather reasonable for the excellent food they serve. They have an extensive wine list, by the bottle or the glass, and I enjoyed the delicious French Negroni cocktail before our dinners arrived. The only small negative is that the desserts were rather undistinguished. Service was very good and the servers were pleasant and helpful. This is a great addition to the restaurant scene in Breckenridge and my wife and I are looking forward to visiting again.
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Andy
Dallas
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing as always and still our favorite “fancy” restaurant in Breck. Cheeseboard to start was excellent as always. Their cognac old fashioned is one of the better drinks in all of Breck. The table had Risotto Poulpe, Scallops, Veal, and Bourguignon - all were fantastic paired with a French Bordeaux. Apple tarts for dessert. Only complaint is the walk home is hard when you’re so full! 😂
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NancyF
Houston
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fabulous dinner! Magnifique! We enjoyed tremendously!
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Zrango
New Mexico
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We sat at a high top at the kitchen counter. The chefs were kind enough to talk to us and the food was fantastic.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
17 reviews
vip
2.0
17 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience3
I had the scallops and one of them smelled strongly of ammonia. I sent it back and got no response from the chef. They just delivered our bill as if I’d said nothing. We just paid and left without making a fuss but I felt like it was terrible that it was not addressed. My husband got the branzino and it was just ok. The cheese board was fine but the house baked bread was not great—dense and flavorless.
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OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time at this restaurant. One of the best in Breckenridge.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

La Francaise Bistrot is rated 4.7 stars by 368 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

411 S Main St, Breckenridge, CO 80424

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Breckenridge
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
French, Contemporary French, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Executive chef
Yvan Heraud
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.lafrancaisebistrot.com/location
Phone number
(970) 771-3849

La Francaise Bistrot

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Steak Frites

Boeuf Bourguignon

Moules Farcies

Specialités Francaises

Hors d'Oeuvres

Soupe À L'Oignon$14.00

Moules Farcies$16.00

Cuisses de Grenouille$24.00

Fleurs de Courgette$22.00

Salade Betterave et Chèvre$18.00

St Jacques Crudo$24.00

Escargot Cassolette$20.00

Bone Marrow & Escargots$26.00

Shared Plates

Charcuterie & Cheese Plate

Beef Tartare$31.00

Assortiment de Pain$21.00

Provence Tapas$34.00

Ravioles de St Jean Gratin$22.00

Salade Mixte$12.00

Duck Fat Truffle Fries$14.00

Les Entrées

Boeuf Bourguignon$36.00

Terre et Mer$46.00

Branzino en Papillote$43.00

Chef's Potager$28.00

Steak Frites$42.00

Carré de Veau$48.00

Tartine Magret de Canard$38.00

Le Foie Gras Corner

Foie Gras Champignons$28.00

Foie Gras Trio$36.00

Tournedos Rossini$45.00

Le Plats du Jour

Monday - Coq au Vin$34.00

Tuesday - Crevettes à L'estragon$33.00

Thursday - Risottoo de Poulpe$38.00

Friday - Agneau du Jour$52.00

Saturday - Lobster Pasta$45.00

Sunday - Porc a la Charcutiere$32.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

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