Le Yaca - Virginia Beach

Name: Le Yaca - Virginia Beach
Address: 741 First Colonial Rd Ste 107, Virginia Beach, VA, United States, 23451
Telephone: (757) 500-4773
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9

2830 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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Le Yaca began in a tiny, country village(Courchevel)in the French Alps in 1964.Daniele Bourderau & Gerard decided that it would be fun to open a small restaurant. When friends learned of their plans they told the hopeful restaurateurs that they were crazy to think that people would drive 8 kilometers on a winding, icy road for dinner. Daniele and Gerard hesitated for 3 months and then decided: “yaca le faire,” a contraction of the French phrase “ il n’y a qu’a le faire” which basically means “let’s do it.” They called the restaurant Le Yaca as a gag. But the name caught on with customers, who were amused by the pun and contributed to the restaurant’s lore by inventing “yaca-isms ” of their own: yaca y aller (let’s go). Daniele came to the United States & opened Le Yaca in Williamsburg. Daniel Abid bought le Yaca in 2001. Daniel worked and trained in such prestigious places as “Le Pre Catelan” and “Lenotre” in Paris; “L’Amandier” and “Roger Verge; and to top it all off “Alain Ducasse.”

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 31, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
French, Bistro
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:15 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm Bar Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(757) 500-4773
Website
http://leyacavirginiabeach.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Daniel Abid
Private party facilities
Saint-Tropez Dining Room – 27 guests capacity – full-privacy Le Yaca “The Bar Area” – 50 guests capacity – semi-private Entire Restaurant – 150 guests (excluding Terrace capacity of 20 guests) *With Audio and visual equipment, expect to lose 10-15 seats For more information, contact: leyacavbcecile@gmail.com

Location
741 First Colonial Rd, Ste 107, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Neighborhood
Virginia Beach
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Experiences

Saturday & Sunday Brunch
$39.00 per person
Multiple dates available
From 11am to 2:15pm, we will be serving our 4 course Brunch Menu only, it includes a Brunch drink and our Chocolate croissant. Please visit our website for more information regarding the menu.
Valentine's Day 2023
$80.00 per person
Feb 14, 2023 only
Book your Valentine's dinner table to please your loved one! From 5pm to 9pm, we will be serving a Special $80 - 4 course menu, the Valentine's Menu will be the only available menu. Please look on our website for more menu detail.

Popular dishes

Soupe du Jour / Soupe á l'Oignon$8.00
Seasonal Soup of the day / Signature Mountain-Style French Onion Soup
Salade Verte$8.00
House salad, grapes & Traditional Dijon vinaigrette
L'Assiette de Fromages$16.00
Chef's selection of 4 Artisanal Cheeses & condiments
Salade Végétarienne$16.00
Endive, Avocado, Asparagus tips, Heart Palm, Heirloom Tomato, Du Puy Lentils & Sherry vinaigrette
Les Escargots$15.00
5 baked Snails, tomato concassée, garlic & parsley butter
Le Saumon Cru$15.00
Salmon* carpaccio marinated in lemon juice, olive oil, capers & chives
Le Thon$15.00
Hand cut Ahi Tuna Tartare*, seared Tuna & ginger vinaigrette
Coquilles Saint-Jacques aux Truffes$25.00
Pan seared Diver Sea Scallops, crispy potatoes & Truffle vinaigrette
Les Crevettes & Asperges$20.00
Wild Shrimps, orzo risotto, asparagus & Champagne Saffron sauce
La Crêpe au Crabe$20.00
French "Crêpe" filled with Lump Crab meat, spinach, Béchamel & Swiss cheese
Le Saumon$20.00
Grilled Scottish Salmon, crispy potatoes & spinach, Shallot Beurre Blanc or Heart healthy sauce with Heirloom tomatoes
Le Crabe$20.00
Baked local Jumbo Lump Crab cake & Beurre Blanc sauce
Coquilles Saint-Jacques et Crevettes au Gratin$20.00
Pan seared Diver Sea Scallops & wild Shrimps baked with Orzo risotto & seasonal vegetables
Le Homard$27.00
Grilled Maine Lobster tail, crispy potatoes & Shallot Beurre Blanc sauce OR Truffle vinaigrette
Suprême de Volaille Paillard$17.00
Sautéed Chicken breast with vegetables medley & Lemon capers parsley butter sauce
Le Filet Mignon de Boeuf$30.00
6oz Beef Tenderloin*, crispy potatoes, sautéed spinach, vegetables medley & your choice of sauce: Roquefort cream sauce / Peppercorn Demi-Glace / Mushroom, tarragon, shallot sauce
Steak Frites$30.00
12oz Ribeye*, French fries & Béarnaise sauce
Les Escalopes de Boeuf$20.00
7oz Beef Scallopini with vegetables medley, spinach & your choice of sauce: Lemon capers herbs brown butter or Mushroom, tarragon, shallot sauce
Le Duo d'Agneau$22.00
Merguez & Lamb rack* au jus, Du Puy Lentils, pesto & fine ratatouille
Ravioles de Royan à la Provençal$20.00
Ravioles de Royan, tomato concassé, ratatouille, butter sauce parmesan

Happy Hour

from 5pm to 7pm, Tuesday to Friday

Special Wine by the Glass

Sparkling
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Rose
Pinot Noir
Cabernet
Grenache

Beer

Kronenbourg
Brooklyn Lager
Bud Light
Stone

Classic Cocktail

Vodka
Gin Martini
French 75
Cosmopolitan
Negroni

Wednesday, Burger & Wine Special

$20++; Your choice of

House Salad
Signature Mountain-Style French Onion Soup
Soup of the Day
Le Yaca Burger
Hereford burger served on a brioche bun, tomato, onion & Béarnaise sauce
Side of French Fries
1 Glass of House Chardonnay or Cabernet

Thursday, Lamb Trio & Wine Special

$37++; Your choice of

House Salad
Signature Mountain-Style French Onion Soup
Soup of the Day
Le Trio d'Agneau
Lamb loin, Merguez & Lamb chop* au jus, Du Puy Lentils & Ratatouille
Raspberry Soufflé
1 Glass of Wine Chosen by the Sommelier

What 2,830 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

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OpenTable Diner
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always amazing here, never disappointed.
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Tojo
Washington DC
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
My friend came in town to visit so we decided to try this place out for brunch. It was AMAZING. Definitely worth it. It came with an alcoholic beverage so I got the kir royal while my friend opted for just coffee. Next, we got a basket of bread with chocolate croissants. They were warm and fresh out of the oven. So good. Next, we got to choose between a house salad, onion soup or the soup of the day which was potato leek. We both picked potato leek and it was fabulous. Even the croutons were good in the soup. It also had a truffle drizzle which was so good. For my main course, I got lobster tail with spinach and potatoes. My friend got filet mignon with potatoes, spinach and veggies. For dessert, I got the sorbet trio which was passion fruit, raspberry and lemon. My friend got the apple tart. We LOVED everything. Service was excellent but the food was phenomenal. I will definitely be back!
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Durhammomof2
Raleigh
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding meal and impeccable service for a birthday dinner. 3 course meal was a great choice.
BC
BCJC
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love salad. I have eaten a lifetime of salads. The Salade vegeterienne was the most delightful play of crisp and soft, cool and warm, mild and tart. And it was so beautiful I loved it so much. Everything is delicious here. If all flounder tasted like what was on my husband’s plate, the ocean would be empty of flounder. All that said, I go there for the sole. Everytime. Never disappointed. Our server, Theodora, was charming and professional.
CD
CharlesD
Richmond
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best restaurant in Virginia Beach; always excellent quality food and service. Their specials are always a delight. This is a great special occasion destination.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Yummy bday bash meal, place is yummy yummy yummy.
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Mike
Richmond
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
La Yaca is our favorite for special occasions both the Williamsburg and Virginia Beach locations. If you are looking for just the right place, try this one, you’ll be happy you did.
EP
EllenP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The quality of the food was outstanding and reminiscent of being back in France. The portions were large, well prepared, and high quality. The tables are set far enough apart so that conversations were easy and the ambiance quiet. The decor and architecture are thoughtful, and calm---creating a warm friendly environment. The service team worked together to provide seamless service and accommodating. The meal value was generous. Highly recommended and where we plan to frequent often.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always an amazing experience
JM
JasonM
Richmond
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and staff as always
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A fantastic French restaurant. A little of France in Virginia Beach. Excellent Sancerre white wine! A great experience.
KW
KimberlyW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our anniversary was amazing!! Your staff went above and beyond to make sure we were well taken care of and a special happy anniversary chocolate was added to our dessert along with champagne! We will be back not only for the food, but to support such an amazing place!
SC
SueC
Richmond
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect
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Lynn
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and presentation was excellent. My husband and I truly enjoyed the experience and will be back. Our servers were wonderful and very catering. Thoroughly enjoyed the evening.
MH
MargaretH
Los Angeles
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time at Le Yaca and we were very impressed with everything. It is restaurant week; all our selections (onion and butternut squash soups, fish of the day, surf & turf, fondant and creme brulee desserts) were exceptional. Gabriel was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu selections. It was a great culinary experience. We will definitely be back! Thank you!
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BobB
Richmond
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect as always! Bravo!
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tlaugh
Richmond
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic service and a fabulous meal. We went for an early dinner and was amazed. Both of us order Terr & Mer (filet mignon and crab cake) and they were the best we have had in the area (we go out at least once a week to fine dinning). It was so good we are going back next Thursday...
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RobinC
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Restaurant week
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Janny
Richmond
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience3
Everything is good except the server/waitress need more smile. We didn’t see her smile at all. This part is not a good experience for us.
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service and food was great!
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anatoliy
Washington DC
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience4
overall food was good soup was ok second course wasvery good service could have used more smile.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dined from the Restaurant Week menu and we were delighted by everything, as we expected. Having staff who are themselves experienced in fine dining is not the Hampton Roads norm and we’re looking forward to our next visit.
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WendyT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cecile and several staff members graciously welcomed us when arriving for my husband's birthday dinner. Le Yaca's fine wine selections are appealing and many are unique. Our food was perfectly prepared, beautifully presented, and absolutely delicious. Our servers were genuine, professional, and knowledgeable. The ambiance was exactly as we desired: French moderne, with elegant touches. The desserts are excellent. We planned our next visit, as we drove home.
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Krich
Richmond
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Dinner and Wine were amazing! I recommend this place to anyone! However, one issue that was very unpleasant is the men's bathroom smelled terrible like the urinals weren't working. It was a stale urea smell and was extremely strong. We went on Tuesday night at 5 pm, so I would assume the restrooms would have been cleaned at this time.
KM
KarenM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to enjoy a nice meal! Good place to celebrate special occasions as well! Food is very good and consistent.! Staff and service is very good and consistent too! I highly recommend! Karen
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DebbieM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went to Sunday Brunch at Le Yaca in Virginia Beach on January 15, 2023. We were celebrating my nieces first pregnancy. The food was outstanding and the service was exceptional. Whenever our family wants to enjoy a delicious meal, we have something special to celebrate or guests visiting us from out of town, we think of Le Yaca. Everything on the menu is fabulous. The atmosphere is lovely, and the customer service is excellent. I always enjoy sitting in Terry’s section. Le Yaca is by far one of the nicest restaurants in Virginia Beach.
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SnyderGirls
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We felt special, pampered and the food, well it was exceptional! Le Yaca is an experience, to say the least! We loved our server-she was wonderful. Thank you for a memorable time!!
LJ
LisaJ
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience5
Great food, nice atmosphere. If the server was a little more attentive, we would’ve ordered additional drinks however, she rarely came by our table. She was efficient just would have liked the opportunity to have ordered another drink.
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I went for brunch and the food was great! It was also a great value for the amount of courses. Friendly staff and relaxing atmosphere.
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a really nice time! Gabriel our server was top-notch. The 3-course dinner menu is your best value. My wife had the scallops and those were delicious. I ordered the lobster tail with crab cake. The lobster tail was on the premium dinner menu which costs more and had an additional upcharge of $8. It was good but for the price I wouldn't order it again. Overall we had a great time and would plan to go back.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal as usual
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ArielD
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
AmazIng experience. The service is what sets it apart from other restaurants. Food was great but really it’s the service. I don’t have to wait for something I reserved, my food was perfect from temperature to taste. My empty plates were moved with haste and our glasses were never empty and they did it with grace and a smile. A+
CJ
ChrisJ
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Have been going here for a few years and love every moment!
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The service is incredible and there’s so many yummy options to chose from. This isn’t your typical restaurant so if you’re expecting American portions this isn’t your place. It’s classy and sophisticated and just YES.
BC
BruceC
Orlando
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Again! Le Yaca proves to me that it is the best restaurant in Va Beach! The manager was kind enough to pick a great wine for us that we both liked! I come here often and never disappointed!
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SusanR
Richmond
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A fantastic dining experience all around- from the food to the service!
RR
RRP75
Richmond
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Another great meal. All 4 of us ate off the fixed price menu. Our entres included the Coquille, chef special flounder, tenderloin with shrimp, and shrimp . Very tasty, well prepared and well presented.Cocktails and the bottle of wine were all very nice. Service by Thea and the team was impeccable.
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AmyB
Charlotte
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Le Yaca consistently has the finest food in the region with exceptional service! It is always top of our list especially for special occasions.
NT
NadiaT
Richmond
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best New Year's Eve dinner!
JO
JosephO
Richmond
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service, everyone showed so much care, it was a wonderful evening.

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
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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Le Yaca - Virginia Beach is rated 4.9 stars by 2830 OpenTable diners.

Le Yaca - Virginia Beach does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Jan 31, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

741 First Colonial Rd, Ste 107, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Additional information

Neighborhood
Virginia Beach
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:15 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm Bar Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Cuisines
French, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Daniel Abid
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://leyacavirginiabeach.com/
Phone number
(757) 500-4773
Private party facilities
Saint-Tropez Dining Room – 27 guests capacity – full-privacy Le Yaca “The Bar Area” – 50 guests capacity – semi-private Entire Restaurant – 150 guests (excluding Terrace capacity of 20 guests) *With Audio and visual equipment, expect to lose 10-15 seats For more information, contact: leyacavbcecile@gmail.com

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Saturday & Sunday Brunch

Valentine's Day 2023

Steak Frites

Chocolate Croissant

Les Escargots

A La Carte Bar Menu

Soupe du Jour / Soupe á l'Oignon$8.00

Salade Verte$8.00

L'Assiette de Fromages$16.00

Salade Végétarienne$16.00

Les Escargots$15.00

Le Saumon Cru$15.00

Le Thon$15.00

Coquilles Saint-Jacques aux Truffes$25.00

Les Crevettes & Asperges$20.00

La Crêpe au Crabe$20.00

Le Saumon$20.00

Le Crabe$20.00

Coquilles Saint-Jacques et Crevettes au Gratin$20.00

Le Homard$27.00

Suprême de Volaille Paillard$17.00

Le Filet Mignon de Boeuf$30.00

Steak Frites$30.00

Les Escalopes de Boeuf$20.00

Le Duo d'Agneau$22.00

Ravioles de Royan à la Provençal$20.00

Happy Hour

Special Wine by the Glass

Sparkling

Chardonnay

Sauvignon Blanc

Rose

Pinot Noir

Cabernet

Grenache

Beer

Kronenbourg

Brooklyn Lager

Bud Light

Stone

Classic Cocktail

Vodka

Gin Martini

French 75

Cosmopolitan

Negroni

Wednesday, Burger & Wine Special

House Salad

Signature Mountain-Style French Onion Soup

Soup of the Day

Le Yaca Burger

Side of French Fries

1 Glass of House Chardonnay or Cabernet

Thursday, Lamb Trio & Wine Special

House Salad

Signature Mountain-Style French Onion Soup

Soup of the Day

Le Trio d'Agneau

Raspberry Soufflé

1 Glass of Wine Chosen by the Sommelier

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