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Saint Jacques French Cuisine, Raleigh, NC

Saint Jacques French Cuisine

4.3
4.3
2725 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
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Opened in 2004, Saint Jacques French Cuisine aims to showcase France's culinary heritage, with its love of exceptional food and fine wines. We are dedicated to using the freshest and highest quality ingredients, which we source locally by working closely with North Carolina farmers. Saint Jacques is currently ranked as one of the Top 100 restaurants in the nation on OpenTable.com.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    French, Seafood, Contemporary French / American

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (919) 862-2770

  • Website

    http://www.saintjacquesfrenchcuisine.com/

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Kyle Teears

  • Private party facilities

    Saint Jacques does offer a private room setting up to 60 guests.

  • Location

    6112 Falls of Neuse Rd., Raleigh, NC 27609

  • Neighborhood

    Raleigh

  • Cross street

    Spring Forest

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Additional

    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Romantic

  • Raleigh

    Romantic

  1. ColinC

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Risotto was too salty. Duck meat was tough. Onions oup was very good. Escargots not as good as other places.

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  2. WarrenO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and setting was fantastic and the menu exceeded expectation.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food. Great, quiet atmosphere. Fantastic service.

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  4. RhKK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Good place. Nice customer service. Based on all reviews expected a lot form the food. Partially my fault. But food can be lot better

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  5. HugoH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was really good cooked perfect for us and the whole experience was great

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  6. DurhamMom

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience3
    This is NOT the same St Jacques as 8-10 years ago. Back in the mid 2010s my son's French teacher took her students to St Jacques at the end of each school year. The service was outstanding, the meal/ambience was excellent--you really felt like you were eating at an elegant restaurant. SO-last night, as a treat on his 22nd birthday, we thought it would be sweet to re-visit a special restaurant. As soon as we came to the front door my heart began to sink--the glass was smudged and dirty. The inside had what I call the "dying restaurant" smell. Not sure what it is, but it is not aromatic or appetizing. The service was odd, with servers bustling around and speaking too loudly, when there were only a few tables occupied--another warning bell-very few patrons for the busiest restaurant hour (7pm). The dinner bread was not even a real baguette-it had the taste and texture of white sandwich bread. They only served garlic butter-I think to disguise the blandness of the bread. I had to ask for regular butter (which still had a touch of garlic flavor...?). My meal was literally inedible. I ordered the "confit", which was a layer of zucchini, squash and onions on a bed of quinoa, swimming in what was called a lemon-butter sauce, and topped with mushrooms. It was bland, as if all ingredients had been stacked with no seasoning. As I was chewing something wasn't breaking down--if felt like chewing meet fat/gristle-then I realized it was a mushroom-they must have been cannned/marinated- (and possibly old?)-I ended up having to discreetly dispose of it in my napkin. I did not touch the rest of my meal. I was so embarrassed, because we brought two of his best friends, who I know have good taste. SO disappointing. And we drove 35 minutes from downtown Durham, where we live within walking distance to at least a half dozen excellent restaurants. I don't even want to think about the money spent. SO sad. They should go ahead and close down.

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  7. RoyP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Authentic French cuisine presented perfectly, thank you so much!

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  8. Jacfucius

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Wine list could feature more mainstream wineries to better match the excellent food.

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  9. jetting

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    It has been a while since our last visit. The food was good, but I remember it as better. The chairs were very uncomfortable. Overall, I think it is not the best option for fine dining.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very enjoyable experience and we had a good time. Being a little critical due to the price point. Three of the entrees were just a bit over cooked, the waitress didn’t take orders in the correct order and then when food was delivered, the host placed two meals with the wrong people. I will also point out that only beer and wine is available, no liquor. Lastly, the previous owner had a pate starter available which was the best item on the menu…it is no longer on the menu. Definitely a recommend but for the price point, I would expect a more sophisticated fine-dining experience.

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  11. DavidH

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience5
    Didn't really like the food except for the bread. Boring and bland. Service was great.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food4service3ambience3
    It was fairly good though the place looked a little run down

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  13. Lance

    Wilmington

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    New, refreshed menu. Larger portions and all was quite good.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience3
    Waited almost 1/2 hour for our desert to go and our leftovers. Arrived at home to discover no leftovers which are generally 1/2 our meal any more. Meal was just ok. Not impressed. Won’t be back.

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  15. FredB

    Raleigh

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Very good food this visit, better than last time, but not like the "good ole days." Waiter was great. Quiet, in part because there were few diners. Disappointed in the escargots two times in a row - don't know what's wrong here. Good place to go for a quiet, intimate dinner. Found a new French wine we like!

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We hadn’t been since COVID. We are happy to say the food and service is still the same & amazing! Excellent food & wonderful service.

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  17. GlennS

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was outstanding, the service was exemplary, and the ambience impeccable. This was the first visit for my wife and I as our date night for the month of April. We had a delightful dining experience and plan to return. Thank you!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I love this place. The staff is always friendly and very welcoming

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    We got a cheese board but the server didn’t go over the different types of cheeses until I asked. They brought lobster bisque soup but no spoons. I got scallops but they were super salty. Tenderloin was great but they didn’t bring a steak knife. When I made the reservation, I included that it was my birthday. When we got there the host asked if we were celebrating anything special. I said my birthday and he said ok. Staff didn’t do anything special like a candle in my dessert or even say happy birthday. When we went there years ago, they had palette cleansers between courses and chef samples, they even matched the color of our linen napkins (white or black) to our outfits. They don’t do that anymore.

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  20. Dave

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Would be perfect if was in a better location, but overall great experience.

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  21. BobK

    San Francisco

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our meals at St. Jacque’s were among the best that we’ve had in Raleigh, perfectly prepared and very flavorful. Service was attentive and the atmosphere was low key and intimate. A great place to wind down or to celebrate!

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  22. Kimisan

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Food is mediocre. Overpriced. Risotto was mushy and tasteless.

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  23. Luvtoeatout

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Very soothing atmosphere and attentive staff. There were four of us and three out of four loved their meal, one did not like their quinoa dish. Fantastic soups and bread. Disappointed with chocolate met dessert was dry but apple dessert was delish. Would go back but with changes to our order

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  24. Bubba

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress, Adrian provided excellent service and sugestions.

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  25. FrankP

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Worst anniversary dinner ever. Server disappeared for 15min. rack of lamb ordered medium rare, came out well done. replacement came out rare. 2nd replacement was not cooked properly. On the way out we noticed health inspection rating that is very poor. Never again

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  26. Jason

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Arriving at 5:30 was wonderful to beat the crowd and allow for intimate conversation. Enjoying an affordable amazing bottle of wine throughout the whole dining experience is a perfect way to pace your meal. The monk fish was phenomenal! Actually everything we had was exquisite! Closed out the evening with creme brulee and a most memorable Anniversary meal. Thank you Adrienne for taking such wonderful care of us.

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  27. MCMM

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Have been waiting for years to go to this restaurant due to Covid. Overall extremely disappointing.

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  28. FoodyG

    Omaha

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    The place needs an update. The kitchen door is dirty and old and it is just in front of you when you access to the restaurant so you will notice that right away. Carpet is also old and look dirty. Food is good in general, but the last time I was there my risotto was super salty so I couldn't finish it. I have eaten there three times and I would say that my first two time a couple of years ago everything was great, but my last time there this week the experience was not great especially when you consider the price you pay for eating there. They need to update the restaurant and improve their dishes for sure.

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  29. Chuck

    New York Area

    40 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Just ok. not sure i'd come back, risotto was pastie. lamb & sauce good. fois gras sauce good

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  30. Melanie

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    The food was excellent, but the waiter rarely came to check on our table for the 2 hours that we were there for brunch. The waiter offered mimosas to us, but didn't state that they were $8 each. We were surprised to get the $32 charge on our bill for the mimosas. The 2nd mimosa was almost all orange juice and very little champagne. Most brunches offer mimosas as part of the brunch, especially when you are paying $60 each for brunch.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Has to wait over an hour to be served. And each course came out with the wrong food. Very understaffed and overpriced. The manager did not seem to care about the situation.

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  32. DebT

    Greensboro

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    This was our second time here. The service was great, and most of the food was excellent as well. The vegetables that came with our duck entree were extremely over cooked. We’ll be back and hope that this was just an anomaly.

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  33. AmyJ

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed dinner! The food tasted great! We will return again.

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  34. RodrigoH

    St. Louis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Good place but I expected more to it. The ambient is quite and pleasant, the food good, but a bit over priced for the overall experience.

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  35. bradw

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It's a great place to go for a date night and have great food! We loved it!

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  36. Riblover

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and food. The venue is small and feels cozy.

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  37. EricM

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Six of us enjoyed a wonderful evening and food at this restaurant this evening! Agees range from 22 to 88. We all had fun and immensely enjoyed the food. The menu was nice. The appetizers were wonderful and the main courses were amazing. We especially liked the Bordeaux wine they had. The beef, the seafood, the cheese board, the breads, and the spreads were all way above average and well worth it! Three of us had scallops in either the appetizer or the main dish, and were pleasantly surprised at how well done and tasty they were. Five stars!

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  38. JohnM

    New England

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    The rack of lamb was amazing. Wine was very good too. The duck was ok. They just had tap water - no bottled sparkling or still which is unacceptable for a restaurant of that caliber. The waiter said they ran out - on a Saturday night?

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  39. MariaH

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I am from Europe. So I am used to European especially French food. The dishes and the wine was very delicious that I can highly recommend this place as an authentic restaurant.

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  40. Swampcactus

    New Orleans

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall3food1service4ambience4
    We would have preferred to write a sterling review of Saint Jacques. It was not to be. Service was friendly and efficient. The restaurant is quiet and clean, with nice, well-maintained surroundings. The problem of the night was the food. My seared scallops and seafood risotto entrée was hideously salty. I could literally not taste anything in the food other than the blood pressure-spiking sodium. The two shrimp in the risotto tasted like pure salt. The scallops, although perfectly cooked, offered no specific flavorings other than salt. My wife’s fish lacked flavor and the rice/risotto was at room temperature. The highlight of the meal was the bottle of Muscadet wine. I don’t know why some restaurants insist on so excessively salting the food. We honestly would have preferred to offer better news here, but reality intervened.

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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

  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Saint Jacques French Cuisine offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 862-2770.

Saint Jacques French Cuisine is rated 4.3 stars by 2725 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Saint Jacques French Cuisine

6112 Falls of Neuse Rd., Raleigh, NC 27609

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Spring Forest

  • Neighborhood

    Raleigh

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    French, Seafood, Contemporary French / American

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Kyle Teears

  • Additional

    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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