The French Gourmet

The French Gourmet reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Linda VIP

   Puerto Vallarta19 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Had not been here in years and what a disappointment. The service is terrible. They have one waiter, Nick, who was delightful, but one person can’t possibly take care of the entire restaurant. The rest of the staff are young and amateurs. Someone needs to teach them when you walk by a table and see empty, dirty plates you remove them…hello! They brought around dessert selections while we were still eating our dinner. The staff were all very nice, they just need major training. I’ve owned 2 restaurants and would be happy to train them…free. The food was okay, but nothing special enough that we would go back. My husband’s NY steak was absolutely tough and chewy. Sorry for the negative review, but this place needs some help.
   

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   Matt

   San Diego5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Excellent service and fantastic food. Seating outside isn't too loud with the street noise.
   

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   Kristen VIP

   San Diego6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First time here even though I've lived in the area since 2007. Great menu options for all palates. The desserts were unreal too. We had attentive service. Would recommend to others.
   

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   Ronda

   New York City8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely little restaurant! Not sure how we have never been here over the many years we have come to this area. Food was delicious and the drinks were fancy! We were too full after dinner for dessert so we bought some dessert at the entrance of the restaurant to enjoy later:)
   

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   FAIRREVUE VIP

   San Diego10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great local spot for breakfast, lunch and dinner Will miss it!!!
   

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   deborah VIP

   San Diego20 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Very positive experience all around. We will return.
   

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   Paul

   San Diego1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   From the always delicious escargot appetizer to the sumptuous Beef Bourgingon (perfectly paired with a glass of merlot) to the tasty Shrimp and perfect crunch of the truffle fries, my wife and I had a delicious date night dinner! And the pear tart was the perfect way to end the meal. J. Paul and Janine
   

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   Edward

   Philadelphia866 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 8, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We’ve dined at this French bistro many times and are always happy and satisfied with our dinner. Top-notch value for authentic French cooking and great pastries to take home for the next morning’s breakfast. I love the calves liver smothered in onions.
   

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   William VIP

   Washington DC21 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We went for the Thursday "Date Night" menu and were very pleased with the entree and desert options as well as the red wine selection. Great service and neighborhood ambiance.
   

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    Wade

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3

    Went for restaurant week for the prix fixe menu. Appetizers at my table were the crab cakes and mussels. The crab cakes came with two sauces, both good. The mussels in herbed butter eaten with French bread for dipping was excellent. Mains were the Beef Wellington which was cooked to perfection and served with an exquisite brown sauce, and the Sea Bass with a tarragon lobster sauce, also amazing. They were served with haricot verts and scalloped potatoes both good. Dessert was a warm pear tart, very good, and a white sponge cake with raspberries and marzipan which was a bit overwhelming. The wine paring was well done. Service was solid. We will be returning.
    

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