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Charming French bistro offering a classic menu & robust wine list in a polished setting.
Hours
| Thursday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 3790 9th St, Riverside, CA 92501
Phone: (951) 786-9266
Website: http://www.lechatnoirfrenchrestaurant.com/
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Reviews
Chris Hart
My wife and I love this restaurant. It’s a cozy little place on 9th in downtown Riverside you would never expect to find here. Make a reservation, especially on weekends or special occasions like Valentines Day. And you have to call them to make it – I like that personal touch. I’ve never had a dish that wasn’t amazing; appetizers, entrees, desserts all good. I recommend the Filet Mignon and the Lamb. There’s a little parking in front, but you might have to use the garage across the street. It’s often free, but sometimes not, so be prepared. Dress decently, or fancy, but not really a shorts and t-shirt place (though some do wear that and are not turned away). Expect to pay $100 – 150 per person especially if you have a beverage. They have pre-fixe menus on some occasions – dont hesitate – you will be well fed. The wine is great, and I loved my Manhattan. Go to Le Chat Noir – it’s fantastic!
… moreAdoree Hyde
Wait staff is attentive and knowledgeable with the menu providing accommodations to food allergies such as celiac. My partner and I got the escargot as an appetizer and the onion soup for mains we got the rack of lamb and the pheasant. All dishes were filling and well seasoned cooked perfectly retaining moisture in the meat. For a night of fine dining this is a place to return to many years to come
… moreLoli V.
I never had been to a French restaurant before but never have I gotten terrible service like this before. The old bald waiter with a goatee gave me a sarcastic remark if “there is an emergency reason to be on your phone?”. No greeting, no introduction, we havent been served yet, we havent even been given water, I was just waiting for the waiter to take our order. He tried to play it off as a joke after I didnt respond positively but clearly me and my partner werent laughing and now uncomfortable. It was uncalled for and straight up rude. It wasnt as if I had my plate and was ignoring it to be on my phone. Then for him to say coldly, “I just got notified that we ran out of chicken, I hope this doesnt upset the wallet.” Im glad he feels entitled to care more about our wallet than our enjoyment. We were contemplating to go to Mario’s instead but my partner wanted to give this place a chance.
The place was so small with little to no privacy from other tables or booths. I shared a seat with other customers. We got 4 escargots and cheese stuffed in mushrooms for 15 bucks. Also they charge you for around 5 bucks for two little slices of bread which added up to our bill. The bread was small, hard, and unpleasant to crunch on. It took an HOUR for our plates to be served which they tried to compensate by charging us with rounds of little $5 breads and butter. The presentation on our lamb loin and lamb rack with little two asparagus and a singular carrot was sad. The berry sauce wasnt even enough to use for all slices of the lamb loin, I dont get why the berry sauce was vertical instead of horizontal, it looks more for decoration than for enjoyment. I liked the berry sauce too so this was disappointing. The snails were too salty. The lamb loin was charred too much in certain areas, it tasted dry around those charred areas. Being charged 35 bucks a plate for something this small after dealing with the employee’s backhanded comments, the dish didnt feel worth it after. I wanted to give the imported french wine a try but rejected it since all I wanted to do was to get my food and leave. I felt like we payed for decoration rather than fulfillment. So we payed and tipped less than 5 and left. We regret coming here, we will be going to Mario’s Place next time. I felt bad that my partner had reserved a time at this place ahead for a late valentine’s day dinner which was ruined by the service. I only stayed and didnt make him feel obligated to change restaurants because I didnt want his effort be wasted by someone’s else’s power trip on me over restaurant etiquette.
We overheard the same waiter tell others that this is a small business the chef and their family started and if thats true, they should be embarrassed to have hired such an abrasive waiter and correct his behavior on hospitality. I could tell he was frustrated with his job; a stickler, a know-it-all, pacing around, sighing, and dramatic about hosting. Not my fault he signed up for a 5-10pm shift so next time dont take it out on your customers. If hes willing to ruin our experience, im willing to write a review over it.
… moreThe place was so small with little to no privacy from other tables or booths. I shared a seat with other customers. We got 4 escargots and cheese stuffed in mushrooms for 15 bucks. Also they charge you for around 5 bucks for two little slices of bread which added up to our bill. The bread was small, hard, and unpleasant to crunch on. It took an HOUR for our plates to be served which they tried to compensate by charging us with rounds of little $5 breads and butter. The presentation on our lamb loin and lamb rack with little two asparagus and a singular carrot was sad. The berry sauce wasnt even enough to use for all slices of the lamb loin, I dont get why the berry sauce was vertical instead of horizontal, it looks more for decoration than for enjoyment. I liked the berry sauce too so this was disappointing. The snails were too salty. The lamb loin was charred too much in certain areas, it tasted dry around those charred areas. Being charged 35 bucks a plate for something this small after dealing with the employee’s backhanded comments, the dish didnt feel worth it after. I wanted to give the imported french wine a try but rejected it since all I wanted to do was to get my food and leave. I felt like we payed for decoration rather than fulfillment. So we payed and tipped less than 5 and left. We regret coming here, we will be going to Mario’s Place next time. I felt bad that my partner had reserved a time at this place ahead for a late valentine’s day dinner which was ruined by the service. I only stayed and didnt make him feel obligated to change restaurants because I didnt want his effort be wasted by someone’s else’s power trip on me over restaurant etiquette.
We overheard the same waiter tell others that this is a small business the chef and their family started and if thats true, they should be embarrassed to have hired such an abrasive waiter and correct his behavior on hospitality. I could tell he was frustrated with his job; a stickler, a know-it-all, pacing around, sighing, and dramatic about hosting. Not my fault he signed up for a 5-10pm shift so next time dont take it out on your customers. If hes willing to ruin our experience, im willing to write a review over it.
Jose Flores
The mushrooms were extraordinary. The fish and the steak were great. They also make great mixed drinks if you ask for them. I would highly recommend this place. Don’t pass on the mushrooms. They were so good I don’t have pictures of them.
… moreAmorcito
Really enjoyed this place, first time I have tried french cuisine. Had escargot, lamb, and duck breast. All were delicious as was the creme brulee for dessert. Will definately be back!
… moreJessika Shields
The fish is ALWAYS on point!!! My husband and I always love anything smothered in garlic green sauce (e.g. mushrooms, snails) DE-licious!
… moreNom De Guerre
We’ll revisit this place for a more detailed review shortly. But for now let’s just say you’re missing the best thing in Riverside if you don’t dine here. This is superb ‘down home’ southern French cuisine done exceptionally well combined with exquisite service. Chat has all the ‘bells and whistles’ but most impressive is its solid coverage of the terroir of this cuisine. The ‘country brassiere’ style sweetbreads were as good as any I’ve ever had in France. The chef’s manage of blue cheeses and berries in a lamb sauce were worthy of a Cordon Blu master. His handling of duck was perfection. The setting is pure ‘homage’ with exactly the right blend of formality and neighborhood eatery. You can’t go wrong here whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just enjoying an indulgent regular dinner out with the friends. This spot is a jewel. For myself this lovely brasserie/restaurant might be the single best thing in Riverside and is actually worth a trip there all by itself.
… moreMyn Black
The food was incredible. The experience was incredible. The service was incredible. The escargot was magnificent. The salmon and chicken was delicious. Every single dish we ordered was fantastic. It was such an authentic, modest French experience that was unforgettable. Absolutely LOVED it.
… moreRoman Rios
We have been coming to this restaurant for many years. This is literally one of the nicest restaurants. You can go to just about anywhere. The people are great. The menu is great. The attention to detail is great. The food is great. The service is great everything about it is great, the servers are awesome. The atmosphere is great. We have come here for many, many birthday events for mother-in-laws, Mother’s brothers wife, everybody, we come here often and love it all the time every time we can, it’s great.
… moreTingwei Meng
Emery dish is enjoyable. The main dish is one of the today’s special. The desert is a little bit sweeter than my expectations but still enjoyable. They wrote the tips for us which makes us not so happy. Is it a rule for a group of 6 ppl maybe? In total about 500+ for 6 ppl including tips.
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