
On a bustling corner in the center of Hillcrest, San Diego, California, sits La Bonne Table. It’s charm is immediately inviting, the decor and terrace transports you to a quaint street in Paris, France. As you walk by La Bonne Table, you want to go in, you want to be invited on a date there, you want to invite all your friends and family to eat there with you.
Snug bistro & bar offering classic French dishes that change seasonally & a small outdoor patio.
Hours
| Thursday | 5–10 PM |
| Friday | 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 3696 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: (619) 260-8039
Website: http://www.labonnetablesd.net/
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Reviews
The easily accessible restaurant reminded me of home cooking and I waxed nostalgic for the quaint house restaurant combination of Jean’s in Colton, CA. The elements for the nostalgia were all present: well made classic recipes, friendly and accommodating service, and a clean and quaint ambiance. The weather and outdoor seating made La Bonne Table a better dining option. Also, Jean’s closed when Jean passed away in his 80s. A true American immigrant success story.
PROS:
The deliciously decadent homestyle portions of homemade pate, tart cornichons, and sour mustard smeared across freshly warmed crusty baguette. The piping hot cassoulet with duck confit, talousse sausage, garlic sausage, and thick cut bacon with white beans filled me with beautiful memories from my 20s at Jean’s and became a part of small Francophile gastronomic community in the Inland Empire. It tasted like home. Everything homemade and tasty. Dining next to me were old friends celebrating their birthdays, a family enjoying a reunion dinner, a couple on a date, and friends taking a meal on the terrace. The friendly and attentive servers worked as a team to help me feel welcomed in their home. The prices were extremely reasonable. I highly recommend.
CONS:
The only con is the local neighborhood being so close to the restaurant. It worked great until some random car alarm disrupted the quiet of the sonic landscape for over 15 to 20 minutes. People came in soliciiting or something. The restaurant staff did all they could to accommodate.
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We were seated promptly and given a choice of tables. Dinner was delicious and the service was excellent.
The food was good. The steak was cooked perfectly. The duck confit was tender. The Crepes Suzette was interesting at first but ended up liking it.
It’s a tiny restaurant with only 20 seats inside. It’s a very intimate setting. We didn’t get to try too much of the wine because we went on a Monday and had work the next day. Maybe next time!
I ordered the escargot, the duck, and the crème brûlée. The escargot was tiny, smallest I’ve ever had. Each snail was less than a bite. So it wasn’t satisfying at all. The puff pastry covering each snail was novel, but didn’t compensate for the teeny size.
The duck was dry and the mustard sauce accompanying it was bland. The duck skin was nicely crisp (the highlight of the dish) but the brussel sprouts were bland and uninteresting.
The crème brûlée was the best part of the meal. The berries were sweet and pleasant. The top of the brûlée was crisp. But the custard wasn’t rich. It almost tasted like a “lite” dessert although I’m sure it wasn’t.
The service was excellent as one might expect at a $100+ restaurant.
The dining room was almost as small as the escargot. 10 small tables were jammed in the tiny space. The decor was extremely uninteresting. Small black and white photos in boring frames unapologetically plastered the walls. I tried finding something interesting to look at, with no luck.
I will not be back. There are too many other good restaurants in San Diego to waste one’s time and money here.