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Welcome to Le Fou Frog – a bit of France and New York City tucked away on the corner of 5th and Oak in Kansas City’s River Market. Chef/Proprietor Mano Rafael and wife, Barbara, invite you to experience fresh and elegant food, soft lighting, cozy tables, charming servers and an atmosphere that is relaxing, fun and totally unpretentious. We invite you to be our guest!
Unpretentious eatery for elevated French dining in cozy quarters with a sometimes-serenading chef.
Hours
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5–9 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 400 E 5th St, Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone: (816) 474-6060
Website: https://www.lefoufrog.com/
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Reservations: spoton.com
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Reviews
Kayla Nguyen
If I could give this place a million stars, I would. I celebrated my 29th Birthday last night (Friday night). I made a reservation a couple weeks prior for 8 people. The entire staff is incredibly kind, and anticipated all of our needs before we even knew we needed them! Claire was our waitress- she was so knowledgeable, helpful and efficient! She made our experience so fun and memorable. Thank you Claire! The ambience was top notch, very intimate, and the food was AMAZING. I got the escargot, oysters and scallops (that nights special), friends had the steak, escar no pasta, the seafood gnocchi, and the salmon, we all enjoyed everything!
They brought me a glass of champagne, and desert for my birthday, truly felt so special! Thank you to the entire staff- and thank you again Claire our fiery Aries!
… moreThey brought me a glass of champagne, and desert for my birthday, truly felt so special! Thank you to the entire staff- and thank you again Claire our fiery Aries!
Mar Mas
Perfect intimate atmosphere for a date night, or special occasion. Welcoming and attentive staff. Our waiter, Chris, takes the trophy for best service at this gem of Kansas City. The quality and presentation of each of the dishes we ordered were top notch. From appetizers to desserts, both the standard and du jour menus challenged our ability to choose. They have a very nice selection of wines to pair with any of their scrumptious entrees, or simply enjoy the very creative cocktails. Flavors on our food selections were expertly balanced and surprised our palates with every new bite. Table visits from the owner and chef completed our wonderful dining experience. Most definitely will come back! Bonus pic of a whole Galette Des Rois/French Kings’ Cake served on Three Kings Day.
… moreBrady Brady
I have been to Le Fou Frog three times over the past several years (first time was in 2012), and the experience has always been about the same.
The building exterior and interior is small and quirky. I like it a lot.
The food is pretty good, mixed reviews between me and my wife, and it’s also very expensive for what you get. I believe you’re paying mostly for the experience.
The service has always been weird and/or pushy. I am guessing that the servers are asked to be strange, which is okay with me; but for some, it is probably a bit off putting. The little old French man who works here has been rude twice, and I wonder if this restaurant thinks Americans all expect French to be rude. No idea. My wife is European, and she is not impressed with this restaurant.
If you want a very unique experience in KC, this is a good place to check out.
… moreThe building exterior and interior is small and quirky. I like it a lot.
The food is pretty good, mixed reviews between me and my wife, and it’s also very expensive for what you get. I believe you’re paying mostly for the experience.
The service has always been weird and/or pushy. I am guessing that the servers are asked to be strange, which is okay with me; but for some, it is probably a bit off putting. The little old French man who works here has been rude twice, and I wonder if this restaurant thinks Americans all expect French to be rude. No idea. My wife is European, and she is not impressed with this restaurant.
If you want a very unique experience in KC, this is a good place to check out.
Ibrahim
Delicious, great choices, and wonderful presentation by Dale that made it a very memorable date night!
We have been talking about dinning there for years, and finally did and it exceeded our expectations.
Make a special plan and dine there. You won’t be disappointed.
… moreWe have been talking about dinning there for years, and finally did and it exceeded our expectations.
Make a special plan and dine there. You won’t be disappointed.
Y V
I’ve eaten here twice now and it’s become one of my favorite restaurants. The food is fresh and savory and the decor is lovely. This restaurant is a 10/10 for me.
… moreMichael Livers (MLpapa)
First time in. Sat at the bar side table. Excellent drinks. We ordered several appetizers.
Beet salad. Smoked trout. Oysters.
All delicious.
The pasta with truffles was amazing.
The desert. I don’t recall what it was by name. But it was pretty much the best, ever.
I will return. And the service was excellent.
What a fun date night.
… moreBeet salad. Smoked trout. Oysters.
All delicious.
The pasta with truffles was amazing.
The desert. I don’t recall what it was by name. But it was pretty much the best, ever.
I will return. And the service was excellent.
What a fun date night.
Mattie Beard
Thoroughly enjoyed our experience here. The service was absolutely top notch. We were very impressed with our waiter’s knowledge of both ingredients and menu offerings. The lemon gnocchi and French onion soups, along with the various cocktails and entrees we ordered were fantastic. Many unique things to choose from that you won’t find other places. Dessert was no exception either. We tried the crème brûlée and a lemon blueberry and almond desert that was divine. We also loved the live music and bubbling fountain out on the patio. Perfect for springtime dining. If you are looking for a fun, tasty dinner experience- this is the place.
… moreS Mills
It wasn’t bad, but nothing special.. the tables by the bar are just sad. You have to sit side by side so difficult to converse. Lots of traffic and you must stare at the backside of servers for your meal. Barely enough room on the table for your two plates and drinks. Server must constantly juggle items. If you go, ask not to be seated here.
… morePaden Barnard
Was quickly greeted and sat at the bar. Friendly greeting and was impressed by the specials list as well as the great recommendations from the bartender. I cannot speak highly enough of how great the service and food was. Such a good experience to be able to visit here and eat some amazing food paired with drinks of the highest quality. I came in expecting to try certain dishes and was led to some others that made the whole experience one I won’t forget. I recommend if you are debating where to grab a meal from, you don’t miss the chance to stop in. You will not regret it.
My next visit through I will have to make Le Fou Frog a must stop for whatever the occasion might be.
… moreMy next visit through I will have to make Le Fou Frog a must stop for whatever the occasion might be.
Dr. T Wineberner
This had been my favorite restaurant for years. But I think I’ve grown as a food connoisseur. I wasn’t as impressed with the food as I was on my first few visits. It’s been years since I’ve eaten here. Our server was amazing. I love that its a small, kinda hole in the wall. The meals are decently priced for a French restaurant.
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