Cafe Stella

Name: Cafe Stella
Address: 3932 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90029
Telephone: (323) 666-0265
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

632 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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Authentic French brasserie and wine bar in the heart of Silverlake. Beautiful patio and indoor dining space.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
French, European
Hours of operation
Brunch Tue–Sun 9:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 6:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(323) 666-0265
Website
http://cafestella.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Gareth Kantner

Location
3932 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90029
Neighborhood
Silver Lake
Cross street
Sanborn Ave
Parking details
Valet lot next to building. Enter on Sanborn Ave.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Soupe du Jour$12.00
Soupe à l'Oignon$10.00
Salade Verte$13.00
Butter Lettuce, Fines Herbes
Salade de Burrata$18.00
Heirloom Tomatoes, Di Stefano Burrata, Radish, Herbs & Red Wine Vinaigrette
Escargots de Bourgogne$17.00
Wild Burgundy Escargots in Garlic & Parsley Butter
Frisée aux Lardons$16.00
Frisée Salad, Warm Bacon Vinaigrette & Soft Poached Egg
Ratatouille$14.00
Eggplant, Onions, Zuchiini, Bell Peppers, Tomatoes served with Peasant Bread, Nicoise Tapenade & Butter Lettuce
Meatballs$14.00
Tomato Gravy, Parmesan & Grilled Bread
Salade de Betteraves Rôties$16.00
Marinated Beets, Candied Pistachios & Goat Cheese
Salade de Fenouil$14.00
Shaved Fennel, Humbolt Fog, Bread Crumbs, Parsley & Black Pepper
Tartare de Bœuf et ses Condiments$21.00
Prime Filet Mignon Tartare (raw), Quail Egg & Hydro Mache
Tartare de Saumon$24.00
Salmon Filet Tartare, Shallot, Chives, Egg, Red Onion, Capers, Creme Fraiche, Chevril & Lemon

Les Viandes

Steak au Poivre$38.00
Peppercorn Sauce, Pommes Frites
Steak Frites$36.00
Maître d'Hôtel Butter, Pommes Frites
Côte de Bœuf$100.00
40oz Prime Rib Eye Steak, Carottes, Haricots Verts & Sauces Bordelaise et Béarnaise
Filet Mignon$41.00
Hen of the Woods, Carottes, Potato Gratin, Bordelaise
Côtelettes 'd Agneau$38.00
Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb, Ratatouille, Haricots Verts
Coq Au Vin$36.00
Thumbullina Carrots, New Potatoes, Pearl Onions, Bacon, Bottom Mushrooms & Red Wine Sauce
Confit de Canard$29.00
Duck Confit, Pommes de Terre de L'Ami Louis, Raw Garlic, Maché & Chopped Parsley
Demi Poulet Rôti$38.00
Slow Roasted Half Chicken, Au Jus, Seasonal Vegetables, Pommes Frites

Les Légumes

Assiettes Végétariennes$27.00
Vegetarian Plate, Your Choice of 3 Petites Assiettes
Pappardelle avec Champignons Sauvages$33.00
Housemade Pasta, Black Truffles, Oyster Mushrooms, White Shimeji Mushrooms, Chanterelle Mushrooms, Crumbled Parmesan, & White Wine Cream Sauce

Petites Assiettes

Hen of the Woods$9.00
Haricots Verts$9.00
Ratatouille$9.00
Mashed Potatoes$9.00
Roasted Cauliflower$9.00
Anchovy, Capers, Chili Flake, Currants & Garlic
Grilled Asparagus$9.00
in Sauce Béarnaise
Roasted Carrots$9.00
in Sauce Béarnaise
Pommes Frites$8.00
- With Truffle Oil$10.00
- Au Poivre$10.00

Les Poissons

Pan-Seared Scallops$28.00
Turnip, Bacon, Carrot, Almond & Ginger Beurre Blanc
Moules Frites$26.00
Prince Edward Island Mussels, White Wine & Shallot Cream Sauce
Ocean Trout$34.00
Chanterelle, Creamed Mustard Greens & Pomme Purée
Pan-Roasted Halibut$35.00
Artichoke Hearts, Fingerling Potato, Leeks & Caper Beurre Monté
Sole Meunière et Pommes Cocotte$34.00
Atlantic Dover Sole, Beurre Noisette & Potato Fondant

Charcuterie

Smoking Goose Soppressata$9.00
black pepper, clove, nutmeg, ginger
Leoncini Prosciutto di Parma$9.00
aged, salt
Alto Adige Speck$9.00
smoked, herbs
Assiette de Charcuterie$26.00
Chef's Selection of Cured Meats & Pickled Vegetables
Tartine au Tartare de Bœuf$18.00
Prime Filet Mignon Tartare (raw), Wild Arugula, Clark Street Sourdough, Cornichons & Pickled Veggies
Mother's Légumes Marinés de Saison$8.00
Seasonal Pickled Vegetables

Fromage

Délice de Bourgogne | France | Cow$8.00
past.
Trivium | Wisconsin | Goat$8.00
past.
Zimbro | Portugal | Sheep$8.00
raw
Simme Bleu | Switzerland | Cow$8.00
past.
Plateau de Fromages$22.00

Aperitifs

An alcoholic drink taken before a meal

Kir$11.00
White Wine & Crème de Cassis
Cardinal$12.00
Red Wine & Crème de Cassis
Kir Royal$14.00
Sparkling & Crème de Cassis

Beer

From the bar. A fermententation of any malted grain

Stella Artois$7.00
Pilsner, Belgium
Boomtown$8.00
White Ale, California
Smog City$8.00
IPA, California
Fort Point$8.00
Red Ale, California
Bitburger Drive$5.00
Bottled, Non-Alcoholic, Germany

What 632 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.1Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

632 Reviews

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RobR
Los Angeles
22 reviews
3.0
22 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall3food5service1ambience5
I took a friend to Cafe Stella for his birthday. I've lived in the area for 17 years and have always wanted to try the place. The hostess was very warm and professional. However, once we were seated, we were either ignored, and we were were ghosted and subjected to one rude server (not our main server) who rolled her eyes and shot daggers at us when we asked for more bread. In all fairness for this review, the food and ambiance were great. The problem here was the service and lack of attention. I don't need lots of it, but I do want to be treated well. This is a systemic problem in many Silverlake restaurants where the waiters just don't seem to want to be bothered with the essentials of their job. If the service was reasonably attentive, I would have raved about the place.
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Steamplay
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really good food, fabulous presentation and comfortable, quaint, picturesque and quiet environment. Worth going out of one's way for.
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IngridM
Los Angeles
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always amazing, everything!
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JohnT
Los Angeles
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2020
overall2food2service5ambience4
For the quality of the food we received the price was way too high. The ambiance of this lovely little spot is awesome - but it couldn't compensate for an over cooked piece of dry halibut - 30+ $ and a ribeye steak 40+ ordered medium rare that was absolutely killed. There wasn't a bit of pink to be found. Props to our server Sophie - who was pleasant attentive and exceptional - other than that - food was very disappointing. Do better Stella! Time for a spruce up.
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SolenaT
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 22, 2020
overall3food5service5ambience4
Good but totally overpriced now that they have raised their price...
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bellam
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 21, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We came to cafe stella for my brother’s birthday and our waitress Sophie made it such a special experience. The service and food were amazing and I was grateful for the vegan options.
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RitaP
New Orleans
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The atmosphere is great. We love the food, especially the bread and moules frites. Only complaint would be that $15 is too high for valet parking.
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DarrellR
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2020
overall5food5service3ambience5
I love Cafe Stella for its ambience and authentic decor, it’s excellent food and satisfying dining experiences. I have my favorite tables, so depending on how large or small my group is, I usually request my preferred tables - and it works!
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JonathanW
Los Angeles
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2020
overall3food3service3ambience3
Restaurant has a great vibe; I like the ambiance and decor - however the noise the in bar was terrible - both bars front and back. Why do they always have to have the music on so loud you can't talk? Our food was really good - but not excellent. For the prices they charge, it should be PERFECT. My filet was tepid in temperature - and for what it cost, that's unacceptable. The onion soup was delicious - and my cocktail perfect. But the steak simply wasn't hot enough... I'd try it again. It has great potential - but again, it's not inexpensive and when they charge a premium, the preparation needs to be flawless.
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ohbigdeal
Los Angeles
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always delicious. I will come here on any special occasion - Dinner is my fave here. The bar is great too - Fun on a Sunday afternoon.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2020
overall1food3service1ambience4
Terrible service. Was ignored from the point we ordered to dropping the check and it wasn’t very busy. We asked about the wine and the inky description was that it was fantastic; it was also sweet. The food was decent. Our filet mignon was overcooked, we wanted to send it back but we got no attention, no service from our waiter so we just ate it. We still had our appetizer plates on the table when our check was dropped. No change of silverware or dirty share plates for the entrees, nor did we get poured wine once from our expensive bottle or asked how things were going, not once by our waiter or anyone else. Used to love this place, but sadly have been soured by this experience. Mind as well have gotten counter service somewhere else was the feeling we left with.
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ChuckS
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2020
overall2food2service1ambience4
The waiter was rude. There was a dog in the restaurant. Turned out to be the owners dog. The fish was over cooked. The chicken was cold.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2019
overall1food1service1ambience3
Horrible Horrible Horrible Horrible
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MartinaS
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2019
overall1food1service1ambience1
Waiting for our order for 45 minutes. We left without eating..... ridiculous, overpriced, fake ambiance, never ever we will recommend this place. Quite opposite. And it was our special evening. First time there, last time for sure.
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mattheww
Los Angeles
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cafe Stella is the best French bistro-y experience in LA--bar none. I quite loved Morel's at the Grove but this is light years ahead of that (RIP). The wine is exquisite, the food is perfect, the service is excellent (and the waitstaff is composed of some really interesting people). Dark, hushed, exquisite decor--Stella is everything you would ever want from dining out. Just...creep in quietly, and don't bring TOO many people...I don't wanna ruin this place!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best vibe in Silverlake and incredible staff (in the restaurant). The bar is a little less enjoyable but still a nice atmosphere.
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DarrellR
Los Angeles
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2019
overall4food5service5ambience5
I love CS for its French atmosphere and wonderful food. However you now get a gratuity added to your bill for the kitchen staff. Not your choice. I don’t like that.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2019
overall1food1service1ambience1
Check out the Yelp reviews. I wish I had. They're UNBELIEVABLY AWFUL. The worst service I have ever had. It was my bf's birthday. 2 of us. A nice start, great salad, Kir Royale's, then entrees came. I wanted to send my plate back, but the waiter never came back to the table. Totally ignored while he waited attentively on other tables. I asked support staff to please send our waiter over. Watched him relay the message, but nothing. Finally, the table was cleared, except for my plate, when I told him my dish wasn't right, he huffed, ignored me and said, "Coffee or dessert?" Ib left him a $5 tip on a $128 check with a note that said "i wish we'd had the service the table next to us received." 10 minutes later, we're walking a block down the street and I hear someone yelling at us from behind. Yeah, the waiter chased us down the street. Screaming that he wished he'd left my pasta on the bill, that we'd be even then. I was in shock and told him that we'd be even if he came to my job and sat patiently while i ignored him for an hour, all while waiting on everyone around him. I said I was heading back to the restaurant to speak to the manager. He then lied and said he was the manager. He wasn't. I will never recommend this place.
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Micheline
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2019
overall1food2service1ambience2
this is an overpriced restaurant in which the personelle consists clearly just of freelancing self proclaimed artists with no plan how to manage a venue and no knowledge on ingredients, preparation methods, and hospitality. go if you want to be an LA doodle who wants to show off your money and your non existent sophistication
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RichardT
London
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our third or fourth time back at Cafe Stella in the past few months. It's a gem of a restaurant. Reminds me of some of my favorite places in France. I can't recommend it highly enough!
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DomicoB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2019
overall4food5service4ambience4
Love the place. This is my 4th time at this place and it's my first time that I have been made to wait for my party to be sat. It would have been fine if I didn't see that another person was seated and served a drink while waiting for his party to arrive. This whole waiting for the entire party to arrive before being sat takes away a bit from the experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2019
overall1food1service1ambience1
Won’t be back
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WilliamC
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience5
Very romantic with great food and cocktails. We love going there for special occasions.
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MaryKayS
Los Angeles
56 reviews
vip
4.0
56 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2019
overall4food5service4ambience3
The food was delicious. The valet parking was expensive-$15, but very convenient. At times, the music was so loud I could not hear my dinner guests’ conversation.
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DianaD
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service. Great wines and food!
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OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2019
overall4food3service5ambience5
The food was okay but overpriced. If the food was better it would make sense how small the portions were.
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Hope
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2019
overall2food2service4ambience4
Really gone down hill. Used to be great. Now, not so much. It’s too bad really. Sent my mussels back - they weren’t cooked. Bartenders are nice.
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OpenTable Diner
London
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2019
overall4food5service4ambience5
One of our favorite date night restaurants. Always delicious.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
104 reviews
vip
4.0
104 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
One of the first upscale restaurants in Silverlake prior to the unfortunate gentrification of the neighborhood, the restaurant is still there and still great. Always enjoy our meal, great wine list and professional, friendly service.
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Tlet
San Francisco
30 reviews
vip
4.0
30 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2019
overall4food2service4ambience5
I love Cafe Stella. We go every year for my birthday. So it’s especially disappointing that the quality has gone down. The staff are fantastic but the food isn’t up to par. Which is a huge bummer because Cafe Stella is one of my favorite restaurants in LA. Dunno what happened but maybe it’s a one off and we’ll try it again.
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merkhart
New York Area
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cafe Stella is one of my favorite haunts in silver lake. The restaurant makes you feel love you’ve truly been transported to another place. The staff is lovely, the food is great, and the ambience is always upbeat.
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MLJP
Los Angeles
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2019
overall4food5service5ambience5
Romantic, hidden gem! The food was spectacular, as was the service. Ambience was beautiful, reminding me of a little french restaurant I used to visit when I lived in NYC. I plan to come back often, and would highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys good food in a lovely atmosphere. Make reservations!
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NealG
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great food as always. And the waiter was great. It's a little pricey, but well worth it for special nights
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Annushka
Los Angeles
61 reviews
vip
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a winner, Cafe Stella is the perfect place for friends or a date. The quality of drinks and food is at the top and the servers make you feel valued. I am so happy that this restaurant continues to be a favorite and a Los Angeles stand-out.
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gsyk
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cafe Stella never fails to please. The food is reliably good, very satisfying every time. My teen kids love it and have developed a fine appreciation for perfectly prepared steak frites and chocolate soufflé. I like to go with family. I also like to go with friends for a cocktail. The service team is friendly and knowledgeable.
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MariaB
Central Coast
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the patio, lighting is beautiful!!!!
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ChuckK
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2019
overall3food2service2ambience3
Overpriced mediocre food. Service was very slow, maybe they want it to feel like the slow pace of France, but it wasn't working for us. The best part was the butter that came with the bread. Just ask for more bread and butter
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EddieMac
Nashville
52 reviews
vip
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Impeccable service and great food!! Love the homey feel of the restaurant and wait staff is second to none!!!
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QziJ
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite place for Escargots and cocktails. Great service and vibe.
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davidstephen
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2019
overall3food3service2ambience3
Super expensive. Huge attitude from waiter. Spent 425.00 on dinner for 4 and the service was terribly off putting
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3932 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90029

Additional information

Cross street
Sanborn Ave
Neighborhood
Silver Lake
Hours of operation
Brunch Tue–Sun 9:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 6:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
Cuisines
French, European
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet lot next to building. Enter on Sanborn Ave.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Gareth Kantner
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://cafestella.com/
Phone number
(323) 666-0265

Cafe Stella

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Hors d'Oeuvres

Soupe du Jour$12.00

Soupe à l'Oignon$10.00

Salade Verte$13.00

Salade de Burrata$18.00

Escargots de Bourgogne$17.00

Frisée aux Lardons$16.00

Ratatouille$14.00

Meatballs$14.00

Salade de Betteraves Rôties$16.00

Salade de Fenouil$14.00

Tartare de Bœuf et ses Condiments$21.00

Tartare de Saumon$24.00

Les Viandes

Steak au Poivre$38.00

Steak Frites$36.00

Côte de Bœuf$100.00

Filet Mignon$41.00

Côtelettes 'd Agneau$38.00

Coq Au Vin$36.00

Confit de Canard$29.00

Demi Poulet Rôti$38.00

Les Légumes

Assiettes Végétariennes$27.00

Pappardelle avec Champignons Sauvages$33.00

Petites Assiettes

Hen of the Woods$9.00

Haricots Verts$9.00

Ratatouille$9.00

Mashed Potatoes$9.00

Roasted Cauliflower$9.00

Grilled Asparagus$9.00

Roasted Carrots$9.00

Pommes Frites$8.00

Les Poissons

Pan-Seared Scallops$28.00

Moules Frites$26.00

Ocean Trout$34.00

Pan-Roasted Halibut$35.00

Sole Meunière et Pommes Cocotte$34.00

Charcuterie

Smoking Goose Soppressata$9.00

Leoncini Prosciutto di Parma$9.00

Alto Adige Speck$9.00

Assiette de Charcuterie$26.00

Tartine au Tartare de Bœuf$18.00

Mother's Légumes Marinés de Saison$8.00

Fromage

Délice de Bourgogne | France | Cow$8.00

Trivium | Wisconsin | Goat$8.00

Zimbro | Portugal | Sheep$8.00

Simme Bleu | Switzerland | Cow$8.00

Plateau de Fromages$22.00

Aperitifs

Kir$11.00

Cardinal$12.00

Kir Royal$14.00

Beer

Stella Artois$7.00

Boomtown$8.00

Smog City$8.00

Fort Point$8.00

Bitburger Drive$5.00

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