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La Gare French Restaurant, Santa Rosa, CA

La Gare French Restaurant

4.7 (2404)
$30 and under
French
208 Wilson St, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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

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Menu

La Gare French Restaurant's menu was last updated on 7/9/2024.

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What 2,404 people are saying

La Gare French Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Wine Country

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Gare French Restaurant in Santa Rosa is celebrated for its "consistently fabulous food" and "stellar service." Diners rave about the "wonderful French food," especially the beef Wellington and Chateaubriand. The "lovely atmosphere" and "attentive staff" make it perfect for special occasions. A treasured institution offering "amazing experiences."
2,404 Reviews

  1. John VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    What a great night we sat outside and they were so kind to get the heater for us. We had taken a friend for her birthday. Blackberry Cabernet sorbet was so delicious.They really took care of us. They brought our friend some birthday chocolate mousse. We went on Wednesday and had prime rib. It was so delicious. Thank you for always putting out a solid meal 

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  2. Herbert VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful restaurant - intimate dining experience Delicious meals: Veal & halibut plated beautifully. Wonderful and pleasant hostess. Server was very accommodating and we appreciated his service.

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  3. Mandy

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner experience! Keith was knowledgeable and attentive

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  4. mary

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was perfection! I saw they would be serving Halibut on FB. I made my reservation right away and I think I was the first guest there🤣 The meal comes with soup, salad, almond with the entree. They always start you off with a delicious hot roll with sweet butter. I chose the tomato bisque soup to start! It was scrumptious! It reminded me of the tomato soups in Switzerland and France. They served a small butter lettuce salad with their house dressing- perfect. My halibut was fantastic! Served with a white wine butter and lemon sauce and topped with a half dozen baby shrimp! The fish was so moist and succulent! Full of flavor! The sides were julienne zucchini, buttered carrots, and rice pilaf! I paired the meal with an Italian Rose’ which was nice and crisp. Half of the meal came home with me along with their house made chocolate mousse dome!! The wait staff was very attentive as always, leaving ample time between courses and always checking in. Thanks for a wonderfully delicious evening!

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  5. Christopher VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West72 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    As visitors to Santa Rosa we had high hopes for this place. The space is small and cute, although a bit outdated. To be fair, if you're a fan of old school French, with heavy proteins and sauces, this place might suit you. For us, it fell a little flat. The highlights included the escargot, pate, and the cabernet sorbet. I enjoyed the salad that came with the entrees, however my wife did not. She had the Cog au Vin and it just wasn't all that great, plus one of the pieces was overcooked and quite dry. To the restaurant's credit, they did fire a new piece that was cooked nicely, but still just a bit heavy on the sauce. I had the Veal Cordon Bleu and it was like eating a brick. Heavily coated and fried dark with a sauce just as heavy and dark. The whole meal and vibe felt like something from 1970. The service was nice, but wasn't great. We had empty water glasses for long stretches during the meal, and if you're going to serve old school, heavy meals, water at the table is a must at all times.

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  6. John VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was terrific as usual. We especially appreciated interacting with Aimeé, our server. She made our whole experience extra enjoyable and I appreciated her attentiveness. Looking forward to the next time!

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  7. James M

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The beef Wellington was awesome! The prawns sauté were fantastic!

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  8. Michael

    Hawaii8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall the dinner was great..my veggies & potato was a little cold & some veggies not cooked tender. There for our anniversary, but server wasn’t aware or wasn’t told. We’ll be back for another meal.

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  9. Pamela VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been coming here since it opened and it’s just the same. We love the predictable soup( although prefer when it’s mushroom, not vegetable), butter lettuce salad, salmon and halibut with vegetables, nice dinner rolls and delicious dessert. Plain butter and cheese pasta for the grandkids was not on the menu but happily prepared. The prices have gone up but that’s everywhere. Portions are not too big but are just the right size. It’s our go to special occasion restaurant!

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  10. Mike

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s always a pleasure to dine here. Food is great and the service is amazing. I always make it a point to visit when I’m in town. It’s old school and we love it.

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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 4.7 stars by 2404 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
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