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The wife is the chef, the husband is the server (and busser, and cashier). So when the place is busy, service can suffer a little – not the place to go if you are in a hurry. Food is wonderful – a lighter, fresher style, with plenty of flavor and finesse. Menu is small and changes fairly often, but usually something for the Veg people, the poultry-only-eaters, and the seafood and meat lovers also, plus nice salads and of course homemade soups. And all with a French accent!
… moreEric Mayers
Hiding in a strip mall, this is quite a find. Compared well to San Francisco neighborhood favorites. Few wines offered by the glass but they were nice.
We ordered three dishes and all were extremely well cooked. The ravioli, the lamb and the mussels.
I’ll be back.
… moreSean
So what surprised me most, is they absolutely have the best bread I’ve ever put in my mouth. Just exactly the perfect texture. I can’t even really describe it, it’s like they know how to make bread down to the nanosecond. Exquisite.
Other than that, the food was alright. Between my friend’s entrees and desserts and my own, I wasn’t totally floored with anything, but I could taste the creativity and hint of potential. I look forward to going back and sampling more of the menu. I’m pretty confident I’ll find something amazing.
… moreFranca Voegelin
This restaurant was my favorite local French restaurant. It’s no longer in Aptos, which makes us very sad. However, I’m reviewing it anyway because it will reopen down in Monterey and will no doubt be equally amazing. The food and service were top notch and we felt transported to France every time we went there. The new restaurant will be larger and have outdoor seating and a full bar. It will also be open for lunch, something that was just not possible in its Aptos location. I look forward to visiting them in Monterey as soon as they’re open!
… moreMarc Cooper
Great little place run by couple from France. Lunch prices are most reasonable. Small and intimate. Quite the gourmet experience. I love the chicken dish on the lunch menu.
… moreMoni Bowman
The food, service and atmosphere were absolutely perfect. the food was probably the best food I’ve had since I lived in France. Thank you everybody at AU MIDI
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