La Gare French Restaurant

Name: La Gare French Restaurant
Address: 208 Wilson St, Santa Rosa, CA, United States, 95401
Telephone: (707) 528-4355
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1672 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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La Gare French restaurant has been a local favorite for almost 40 years and two generations . Serving old world classic French cuisine by using fresh local ingredients, they pride themselves on still including soup and salad with every entree. Known for their table side carte service and escargot, Le Gare was voted most romantic restaurant by the San Francisco Chronicle.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 14, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(707) 528-4355

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
French, French American, Contemporary French
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(707) 528-4355
Website
http://lagarerestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Roger Praplan
Private party facilities
Are you planning a special event, wedding or corporate party? Then give La Gare a call! The outdoor Avenue is available for wine and appetizers for 25-100 guests. Indoor private rooms are also available for full service dining. Call Jackie for a custom menu and quote 707-528-4355

Location
208 Wilson St, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Neighborhood
Santa Rosa
Cross street
Between 3rd & 4th Streets in Historic Railroad Square
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

FREE CORKAGE ON MONDAYS
Multiple dates available
Sun - Thu - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
COMPLIMENTARY CORKAGE EVERY MONDAY! Bring your favorite bottle of wine to dinner at La Gare on Monday evenings and you will pay no corkage fee! * Holidays Excluded

Popular dishes

Escargots de Bourgogne$15.00
San Francisco Bay Shrimp Cocktail$12.00
Le Paté en Gelée a la Française$14.00
Cuisse de Grenouilles$14.00
Frog Legs-Three pieces. Bordelaise (with white wine sauce) or Provençale (with tomato)
Prawns Sauté$18.00
Three pieces. Bordelaise or Provençale
Quiche Lorraine$9.50
Served warm
Crab Cake with Rock Shrimp$14.00

Potage du Jour

Soupe à l'Oignon au Gratinée$12.00
Soupe du Jour$7.00
Specialty Soupe$6.00
Tomato Bisque
non-GMO

Salades

Hearts of Romaine$14.00
with bleu cheese dressing & red onion
Jackie Salad$16.00
Butter lettuce, South American hearts of palm & bay shrimp with house vinaigrette
Caesar Salade
Tableside with fresh garlic, homemade croutons & romaine lettuce
- For Two$25.00
Our Famous Creamy Dijon Salad Dressing
to Go!
- 375ml$10.00

Les Entrées

Includes Both Soupe du Jour and Salade Verte

Specialities of the House

Carré d'Agneau Persillé$46.00
Rack of Lamb with mustard and herb brown sauce
Filet de Boeuf Wellington$42.00
Tenderloin rolled in crust with mushrooms, pate and ham

Poultry

Demi Canard a l'orange$32.00
Braised half duck, slowly simmered and served with an orange sauce
Poulet Marco Polo$32.00
Boneless breast of chicken sautéed with brandy, onion, mushrooms and cream
Le Coq au Vin Forestière$30.00
Braised Chicken with mushrooms, bacon, onion and red wine
Broiled Chicken, Maitre d'hotel$30.00
Half a roasted chicken in a light herbed garlic sauce

Veal

Ris de Veau Financière$32.00
Sweet Breads sautéed mushrooms, onions, olives in Madera wine, cream sauce
Escalope de Veau Dijonnaise$32.00
Grenadine of Veal with mustard sauce
Escalope de Veau Cordon Bleu$32.00
Veal stuffed with ham and cheese

Beef

Double New York Steak Béarnaise
Double New York Steak, accompanied by an array of fresh vegetables, sauce béarnaise
- For Two$76.00
Chateaubriand Bouquetière
Roast Tenderloin of Beef, accompanied by an array of fresh vegetables, sauce béarnaise
- For Two$96.00
New York Steak$38.00
Classic peppercorn cream or béarnaise sauce
Grenadin de Filet de Boeuf Bordelaise$38.00
Grenadine of beef, red wine, shallots & bone marrow
Tournedos de Boeuf a L'estragon
Beef Tenderloin with tarragon, red wine, shallots sauce, May also substitute with béarnaise or pepper sauce
- 6 oz$38.00
- 10 oz$48.00

Seafood

Cuisse de Grenouilles Bordelaise or Provençale (Frog Legs)$34.00
Sautéed with garlic, shallots, parsley and white wine butter sauce. Provençale is with tomato added
Prawns Sautéed Bordelaise or Provençale$36.00
Sautéed with garlic, shallots, parsley and white wine butter sauce. Provençale is with tomato added
Filet of Sole Almondine, Buerre Noisette$34.00
Fillet of Sole with lemon, butter and almonds

Végétarien Spécial

Spanakopita$25.00
Spinach, garden vegetables and feta cheese in a flaky phyllo pastry
Rigatoni$22.00
With fresh zucchini, peas and freshly grated Parmesan cheese

On the Side

Cream of Spinach$6.00
Sautéed Cremini Mushrooms$6.00
Crispy French Fries$6.00
Truffle Fries$10.00
With Parmesan Cheese

What 1,672 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Wine Country
Romantic

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PamelaM
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Inside or patio dining with excellent service, great menu and Chef Roger the best…my favorite restaurant in Santa Rosa! Perfect for a romantic evening for two, also wonderful for a small party. Excellent wine list too…
KP
KarenP
San Francisco
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Lovely classic French food in a beautiful setting. Sitting outside was comfortable and we felt taken care of. All our courses were very nice and timed perfectly. Wine selection was great. Love the half bottles. Would go back if in the area. Thank you
DH
DanH
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Took my folks out for their 65th wedding anniversary and had a wonderful experience!!! We've been going to Le Gare for special occasions since the late 80's, always enjoy it and recommend it.
f
fit4food
London
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
The food was good, but formulaic. The mixed vegetables with my wife’s sole were exactly the same as my beef Wellington and in both cases they were served tepid to cold. The waiter was indifferent at best. Didn’t provide any suggestions and never checked in with us about our meal. Very disappointed.
MJ
MattJ
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday dinner at the last minute. The food was outstanding. We had beef Wellington and rack of lamb, both out of this world. We shared the key lime pie, which was great. Also the escargot was excellent. Service by Miles and other staff was attentive but unobtrusive. It was busy but the staff really help each other out. It started out quiet!, but as the night went on and the dining room filled up, it got noisier. Still, it was a very good experience. This kind of dining experience is a throwback to the 80’s and 80’s, in a very good way. It was a Very nostalgic experience. We will come here again.
R
Rebecca
San Francisco
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
I was not too impressed with the food here
KP
KimP
Tahoe
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food awesome! Wine List Beautiful! Waiter fantastic! Overall A+
g
golfer2
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very pleased to be seated at table we requested, our favorite. Food was delicious, so well prepared. Amy our server was perfect, in tune with us. La Gare is a delight, an old fashion type restaurant which we appreciate.
MK
MarkK
San Diego
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a lovely restaurant. Excellent food. Delightful staff. It was so good we went back the second night of our stay. We are looking forward to returning on our next visit.
JR
JenniferR
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food. Excellent service and a great ambiance. We enjoyed the whole experience.
MW
MarshallW
San Francisco
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
La Gare never disappoints. While the meals are not what I consider "top shelf" fine dining. It is quite good and a reliable place to take someone to dinner.
M
Mccyawl
San Francisco
85 reviews
vip
4.0
85 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
A positive dining experience. Entrees well prepared and service was very good. Will return.
CB
ClaudineB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mon plat de flétan était succulent ainsi que le bœuf de mon mari. Le service était attentionné et courtois.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What is there not to say about La Gare! A staple in Santa Rosa for decades! Every item on the menu we have ever had has been superb! Best in town! Best in county! Best in state!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect
MQ
MoreQthanA
Denver
99 reviews
4.0
99 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
First time to this restaurant, visiting from Colorado and we were enchanted by the ambiance, the wine selection (and prices!) and the wonderful setting (in the alley). We found that the food was pretty good, and certainly generous portions - perhaps for us, as visitors, overly generous (?), but that's not a bad thing. We also thought that it was on the whole not too badly priced for the location. While the service was reasonable, we would have liked quite a bit more attention and efficiency, especially given what the establishment seems to be aiming at? Being pressured to pay the bill - while enjoying our excellent bottle of wine - so the waitress can move her car at the end of the evening would be fine for some other places.... but seriously??? So we corked it and took back to our hotel. Would we return? Probably not.
UG
UptownGuy
Dallas
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Very solid French food in Santa Rosa. Enjoyed the Chateaubriand very much! It was a beautiful night to sit outside which we did and it made for a very enjoyable dinner in wine country.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience5
Setting reservation was easy and we were seated on time in a good location. Waitress was very attentive without being disruptive. Food was overall disappointing without a major single fault. We expected higher quality made to order meals. Flavors were bland and blended pointing to prepared in advance entrees. Veal Cordon Blue and Orange Duck were both rather bland, sauces forgettable and side vegetables and rice seemed like reheated leftovers and unremarkable. Soup and salad before meal were OK and the warm oyster appetizer was also acceptable.
BM
BobM
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Very good, of somewhat old-fashioned, food. Very attractive outside eating area. Excellent service. Great place for our anniversary dinner.
E
Enjoyingthefood
San Francisco
107 reviews
vip
5.0
107 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Had a wonderful experience here on Bastille day. Very disappointed that the full menu was not available, but rather a Bastille day set menu--this should have been mentioned to those with reservations. Food was very good (though rather common--steak frites) and presented very attractively (when the food allowed). For me the highlights were great service by Keith, the availability of a # of good and reasonably priced wines by the glass, and the outdoor seating (though it can get cool). Would definitely consider going back.
T
Taylor
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love this restaurant and Bastille day was a huge hit. The fixed menu was perfect and less expensive than our normal trip to delicious spot. Aimee is an excellent server who cares about the experience of each and everyone of her customers. The escargot is perfectly done every time and the seasoning on all the food is just perfect. Thank you for making another night out amazing.
Q
Quiltgirl61
San Francisco
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
LaGare never fails to inspire. The food, staff, ambience are always exemplary. I so love to enjoy a meal at LaGare. The best restaurant in Sonoma County!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Birthday dinner for my husband. First time there. Did not realize how close together the tables would be. Was hoping for something a bit more intimate but we had a nice time. Food was good. Price was good.
LJ
LanceJ
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. Beautiful indoor and outdoor dining --outdoor felt like we were in France !
j
johnc
Central Coast
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The best meal with outstanding service that I have experienced in years. Will certainly visit again.
PF
ParachuteFan
Chicago
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great authentic French experience. Traditional French classics! Nice mix of old and new world wines. We'll be back!
h
hawkman
Washington DC
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I were celebrating our anniversary we enjoyed every moment of our dinner. John who attended to us was the best. From French champagne to choice of wine was perfect for our meal and evening.
c
charlie
Los Angeles
49 reviews
3.0
49 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience4
Have not been in 6 years and was disappointed. We started with French onion soup and the broth tasted great but there were no (ok a few) onions in the soup. We then tried the special halibut in beurre blanc sauce and the sauce was all butter and very little white wine. I love butter but not a good mix.
g
greenhagen
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We appreciate La Gare. My husband's parents had been going there on special occasions for a long time before I entered the scene. Even though they both passed away several years ago, my husband and I were still recognized and welcomed back. The food is always delicious and the waiters attentive, polite and friendly. The atmosphere is relaxing and not pretentious. We appreciate that there is a choice to dine either inside or out. Both spaces are attractive and comfortable. Although we no longer live in the local area, we find it heartening to come home to this welcoming restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
La Gare French restaurant is our most favorite special place to eat. My wife and I have been coming here for 30 years for date nights, birthdays, and anniversaries. The food is so delicious and their menu selections should appeal to all tastes. Their Dungeness crab cakes are simply unbelievably wonderful, and the service and ambiance are near perfect. Their wine list is impressive, containing wines from our top local wineries/wine makers, including Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Cabernet, and numerous whites. Monday’s are no corkage nights, and on Wednesday’s, they add their prime rib special to the menu. In our opinion, La Gare’s prime rib is as delicious as the prime rib at Lawry’s the Prime Rib in Beverly Hills, but without the cool stainless steel serving cart. La Gare is a wonderful restaurant, and you will be impressed in every way. Carl & Judy Jacobson
LF
LordFinDeSiecle
San Francisco
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great traditional French food, it is all about the sauces. But that does not mean it's heavy, there are plenty of options for all tastes. Great friendly service, great ambience, great value this is the place to go.
PE
PeterE
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A Santa Rosa classic still holds up beautifully. Lovely evening with delicious food.
s
samoa
San Francisco
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Enjoyed the experience
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 29, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience2
Love the table side Caesar! Thanks to an AMAZING team every visit is thoroughly enjoyed! 🤩🤩🤩
r
riffilee
Sacramento
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Six of us had fabulous meals. We went on a Monday, which is a day without corkage fees. Food was cooked to perfection. I ordered tournedos med. rare, and that's how they came, with hot potatoes & nice asparagus. Everyone was impressed with food and service. Prices are on the high side, but this is Sonoma. Highly recommend for a special night.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food. French but not stuffy. Several unusual things on the menu you don't usually find. Excellent dinner.
CH
CHRISTINES
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was perfect, just what we were looking for. The service was excellent constantly aware what we were needing and liking. Would definitely will go back
AL
ArleenL
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were excellent. Our waiter, David was exceptional along with the other employees attention to detail. Our water glasses were always full and David was very attentive and professional yet friendly. The French Onion soup was delicious and the Peppercorn steak sauce was phenomenal! The patio seating is lovely and romantic.
IG
IntoGreatDining
San Francisco
137 reviews
vip
3.0
137 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Many restaurants are overwhelmed in this post-pandemic era. While the greeter and water server were lovely our server was slow and clearly overloaded with a large party in the next room. We asked for a change of rice to potatoes. We got rice. The rack of lamb meat was very good but underseasoned. My veal Dijon was underseasoned and arrive lukewarm. We can't really fault the restaurant when they have a full house and likely not enough professionals to support the crowd. I didn't finish my veal and took the rest home. When warmed the next day the flavors were better. Perhaps underseasoning is La Gare's style, but not what I am used to these days. I think all these issues will be ironed out in the future.
RM
RaylinM
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Came especially for the

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

La Gare French Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (707) 528-4355.

La Gare French Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 1672 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

Aug 14, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(707) 528-4355

Google Map for La Gare French Restaurant

208 Wilson St, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

Additional information

Cross street
Between 3rd & 4th Streets in Historic Railroad Square
Neighborhood
Santa Rosa
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
French, French American, Contemporary French
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Roger Praplan
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://lagarerestaurant.com/
Phone number
(707) 528-4355
Private party facilities
Are you planning a special event, wedding or corporate party? Then give La Gare a call! The outdoor Avenue is available for wine and appetizers for 25-100 guests. Indoor private rooms are also available for full service dining. Call Jackie for a custom menu and quote 707-528-4355

La Gare French Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

FREE CORKAGE ON MONDAYS

Jackie Salad

Filet de Boeuf Wellington

Caesar Salade

Hors D'oeuvre

Escargots de Bourgogne$15.00

San Francisco Bay Shrimp Cocktail$12.00

Le Paté en Gelée a la Française$14.00

Cuisse de Grenouilles$14.00

Prawns Sauté$18.00

Quiche Lorraine$9.50

Crab Cake with Rock Shrimp$14.00

Potage du Jour

Soupe à l'Oignon au Gratinée$12.00

Soupe du Jour$7.00

Specialty Soupe$6.00

Tomato Bisque

Salades

Hearts of Romaine$14.00

Jackie Salad$16.00

Caesar Salade

Our Famous Creamy Dijon Salad Dressing

Les Entrées

Specialities of the House

Carré d'Agneau Persillé$46.00

Filet de Boeuf Wellington$42.00

Poultry

Demi Canard a l'orange$32.00

Poulet Marco Polo$32.00

Le Coq au Vin Forestière$30.00

Broiled Chicken, Maitre d'hotel$30.00

Veal

Ris de Veau Financière$32.00

Escalope de Veau Dijonnaise$32.00

Escalope de Veau Cordon Bleu$32.00

Beef

Double New York Steak Béarnaise

Chateaubriand Bouquetière

New York Steak$38.00

Grenadin de Filet de Boeuf Bordelaise$38.00

Tournedos de Boeuf a L'estragon

Seafood

Cuisse de Grenouilles Bordelaise or Provençale (Frog Legs)$34.00

Prawns Sautéed Bordelaise or Provençale$36.00

Filet of Sole Almondine, Buerre Noisette$34.00

Végétarien Spécial

Spanakopita$25.00

Rigatoni$22.00

On the Side

Cream of Spinach$6.00

Sautéed Cremini Mushrooms$6.00

Crispy French Fries$6.00

Truffle Fries$10.00

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