La Gare French Restaurant has been Sonoma County’s Favorite Romantic Restaurant for 44 years in Railroad Square, Downtown Santa Rosa!
Voted Most Romantic Dining, Best Takeout, Best Dining Experience (2021) and Roger Praplan as Best Chef in Sonoma County (2021 & 2022).
We are Second Generation Family Owned, and proudly serve Classic French & European Cuisine, with a wide selection Local & International wines.
Open for Indoor Dining, Patio Dining, Curbside Pickup and Takeout 7 Nights a Week at 5pm! (707)528-4355
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French eatery with a chic, old-world vibe serving upscale European meals & an array of local wines. Based on 540 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery
Address:
208 Wilson St, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Phone: (707) 528-4355
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Hours
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | 5–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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5–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
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Reviews
Devon Winthrop
Fantastic food and fair prices. Honestly we avoided La Gare when we come to town because we assumed we wouldn’t be able to get in and since it is a French Restaurant it would be high dollar so we waited for a special occasion. Now we will make sure we stop in every time we are in town! Great wine selection with a low mark up and the dessert was to die for. We had the Veal and Lamb and almost ate the plates! Soup was on point but next time we need to try the French onion soup.
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Richard Phillips
Was treated to a very intimate and romantic trip to France at this special restaurant. We choose to sit outside and it was fairly quiet with soft background music and outdoor heaters. The service was attentive and timely. We ordered the escargot, which was exactly as we remember them in Paris bistros. Each main came with soup de hour and salad. The leek soup was very good and the upgraded pinion soup was perfect. The orange duck was delicious as was the halibut special with small shrimp burre blanc sauce. Definitely a special place.
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Zro Cee
Atmosphere was very quaint. Not a lot of room to maneuver to your table or if one was to & fro to the restroom. For my Hors D’oeuvres I had the Escargots de Bourgogne and the Cuisse de Grenouilles in bordelaise. The snails were perfectly cooked still tucked away in their shells. The flavor was authentic enough. The frog legs were flavorful as well even though they may have been a bit to soggy for taste. For my Entree I ordered Carre d’ Agneau Persille. The lamb meat was cooked to perfection but the flavor was a bit overwhelming, as if too much vinegar or something was used, the little sauce next to it made it a little more tolerable. For the price the portions went away to quickly. I actually wanted more but I was fulfilled. I can’t remember the wine I paired it with though, it made all the difference with the lamb. I also can’t remember the soup, I don’t think I liked it to much. Service was excellent.
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Michael Brouse
We had our rehearsal dinner at La Gare and it was a great experience. We took up most of the patio dining area. We received a warm welcome upon our arrival. The service was amazing. The food was fabulous. We will be back!
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Ben Schneider
Our waitress was very nice and took very good care of us. Hearing it was our first time there, she was great at making sure she explained everything to us without making us feel dumb lol. The food was amazing. we tried the escargot and frog legs for apatizers, and both were very flavorful and cooked perfectly. Then we got the Ceasar salad for two made at our table, definitely one of the best Ceasar salads I’ve had, the photo and leak soup was very good as well, came out at the perfect temperature and didn’t need anything else maybe a tiny bit of salt. Then, for our main, I got the Beef wellington, and my girlfriend got the rack of lamb. Both of them were cooked perfectly and had great flavor. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a great French experience. The apatizers, the 3 course meal with 2 glasses of wine and 2 glasses or cider, came out to $207 before tip, which is what I would expect at such a restaurant.
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Karl Delaney
Cozy relaxing stop in Santa Rosa. No bar. Beer & wine only. The menu items we chose were well executed. The service was outstanding and the outside seating allows you to dine comfortably with your dog. We will definitely return again when we’re in the area.
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Jean Warren
The food was delicious. My husband ordered Le coq au vin forestiere. (Chicken with bacon and mushrooms in wine sauce.) He enjoyed it immensely.
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Stefan W
This is truly a special place. The food is a class of it‘s own. The cesar salad will be prepared right by the table and it was the best I ever had. The chatauxbriand is outstanding. Unbelievable meat quality and preparation, 10 out of 10. Definitely! But what is really remarkable, it’s a place where you feel your self welcome. I’m visiting from Germany and I have never experienced a place like this. As I came back on my second day in town it was already like coming home. Thanks Jackie and John.
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Kate Reid
Superior experience at LaGare!
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Conny Diessner
Service was excellent.
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