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La Gare French Restaurant has been Sonoma County’s Favorite French Restaurant for 46 years in Railroad Square, Santa Rosa, California. Voted Best Service (2026), Best French Restaurant (2026), Most Romantic Dining (2024), 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 Food, with a wide selection of Local & International Wines! Open for Indoor Dining, Patio Dining, Curbside Pickup and Takeout 7 Nights a Week at 5pm! (707)528-4355 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & X for daily updates!
French eatery with a chic, old-world vibe serving upscale European meals & an array of local wines.
Hours
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | 5–9 PM |
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 208 Wilson St, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Phone: (707) 528-4355
Website: http://www.lagarerestaurant.com/
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Khang Kayla Vuong
Authentic food. Best ambience. Beautiful vibe. Dog friendly. Super attentive service. This restaurant has it all!
La Gare is located on the historic railroad square. There are street parkings all around. We had no problem finding a spot within 2 minutes of walking away from the restaurant.
Our first impression was the red bricks exteriors of the building. And the outdoor seating area nestled in an alley between the 2 buildings, looking out to the street. One step inside and you’ll enter a quaint and warm place. The interior decoration reminded me of an older era.
We made a reservation online beforehand and highly recommend you doing so. The restaurant was packed for a Saturday night at 6pm. The reception staff quickly greeted us, complimented my puppy and took us to our outdoor table.
Wow! I couldn’t help but exclaimed! The outside area was beautifully decorated with stars and light strings. Our table was neatly set with a white table cloth on top and leaning against the red wall. Synthetic flowers were hung on the wall, creating an indoor outdoor feel which I love.
Our severe Myle was conscious and considerate to leave us enough time to decide on our dishes. He also gave Butter some treats and was so kind in general. He saw me wearing my Alma matter school Johns Hopkins sweater and sincerely congratulated me on my graduation 🙂
We ordered the escargot and crab cake for appetizers. For main entrees, we opted for veal in mustard sauces and lamb rack (medium cook).
The escargot was a BOMB of flavors and exquisiteness! We had to use a tool to maneuver the escargot out of its shelf but it was so worth it. The garlic butter sauce on the escargot enhanced its flavor and a great dipping sauce for the bread too
We were not that impressed with the crab cake as I had better crab cakes in Baltimore where my school was. But La Gare’s crab cakes were not bad at all imo.
Now, to main entrees. We had salads and soups complementary with every entree. My dish was lamb rack and my sister got her veal in mustard sauces. Both were tender, juicy, well cooked and a master piece of its own kind! I’m very picky and usually order lamb whenever I’ve been to a new restaurant. It’s the standard I judge the restaurant on and La Gare met it!
I really love the fact that La Gare’s dishes have just the right and elegant amount of flavors! Not too bold trying to impress you and not too bland leaving you wondering what you just ate. Just right! And very authentic and comparable with French cuisine I had in Paris 🙂
Great job La Gare’s! Thank you Myle and staff for giving my sister, Butter my puppy and me an unforgettable experience. We will come back for sure ☺️!
… moreLa Gare is located on the historic railroad square. There are street parkings all around. We had no problem finding a spot within 2 minutes of walking away from the restaurant.
Our first impression was the red bricks exteriors of the building. And the outdoor seating area nestled in an alley between the 2 buildings, looking out to the street. One step inside and you’ll enter a quaint and warm place. The interior decoration reminded me of an older era.
We made a reservation online beforehand and highly recommend you doing so. The restaurant was packed for a Saturday night at 6pm. The reception staff quickly greeted us, complimented my puppy and took us to our outdoor table.
Wow! I couldn’t help but exclaimed! The outside area was beautifully decorated with stars and light strings. Our table was neatly set with a white table cloth on top and leaning against the red wall. Synthetic flowers were hung on the wall, creating an indoor outdoor feel which I love.
Our severe Myle was conscious and considerate to leave us enough time to decide on our dishes. He also gave Butter some treats and was so kind in general. He saw me wearing my Alma matter school Johns Hopkins sweater and sincerely congratulated me on my graduation 🙂
We ordered the escargot and crab cake for appetizers. For main entrees, we opted for veal in mustard sauces and lamb rack (medium cook).
The escargot was a BOMB of flavors and exquisiteness! We had to use a tool to maneuver the escargot out of its shelf but it was so worth it. The garlic butter sauce on the escargot enhanced its flavor and a great dipping sauce for the bread too
We were not that impressed with the crab cake as I had better crab cakes in Baltimore where my school was. But La Gare’s crab cakes were not bad at all imo.
Now, to main entrees. We had salads and soups complementary with every entree. My dish was lamb rack and my sister got her veal in mustard sauces. Both were tender, juicy, well cooked and a master piece of its own kind! I’m very picky and usually order lamb whenever I’ve been to a new restaurant. It’s the standard I judge the restaurant on and La Gare met it!
I really love the fact that La Gare’s dishes have just the right and elegant amount of flavors! Not too bold trying to impress you and not too bland leaving you wondering what you just ate. Just right! And very authentic and comparable with French cuisine I had in Paris 🙂
Great job La Gare’s! Thank you Myle and staff for giving my sister, Butter my puppy and me an unforgettable experience. We will come back for sure ☺️!
Olivia Tam
Generous entree that includes soup and salad. Salad is fresh , soup is strong flavored/a bit salty and beef wellington is tender served in a larger portion that typical French restaurant. We also tried different appetizers : frog legs, sweetbread and escargot, all richly flavored , delicious, just a bit heavy.
… moreBogdan C
We were in town for a show and looked for something special. La Gare met and exceeded our expectations in all categories: food, service and atmosphere. In the pictures there’s the frog legs and the beef Wellington.
… moreDaniel Miller
I would like to preface this review by saying I love La Gare. I have been going here for 30 years. I went here for restaurant week, And was excited to go back as it’s been almost 10 years since I’ve been here. The beef bourignon was very sad. Every chunk of meat was incredibly dry and difficult to choke down. The mashed potatoes were pretty good, the carrots reminded me of my mother’s microwaved frozen carrots. Everything was gummable. I will say this. The Caesar salad was fantastic. Also after this meal I was in the bathroom several times all night. I really hope this is an exception to their standard. However, with the uptick of people coming for restaurant week, they should have made something better or used better selections for it.
… moreTiffany N. Tillis
Tonight my daughter and I ordered a beef wellington dinner to go. We were very pleased with the service, however the beef wellington wasn’t cooked medium rare it was very very rare and very small, expensive, and according to my 15 year old daughter and I quote “the beef tasted cheap, instead of prosciutto it was ham, I did not see mushrooms, it did not taste right at all. The pastry puff outside felt doughy.” Vegetables were tasty but the bread was very hard. All in all we had mixed feelings on the whole experience. Dessert was fantastic we had the creme brulee. We will return sometime soon but we will order something different. Thank you
… moreSteve L
The name of the restaurant has the word French but to me it is more an American restaurant. The size of the dishes were relatively large than a typical French dish. The might not be a minus. All the dishes we ordered taste great except some of them were in the over salty side. If we drank, it might balance it out
The service there was very good.
Tables were a bit small. I could use more room.
This was our first visit there. No regret.
… moreThe service there was very good.
Tables were a bit small. I could use more room.
This was our first visit there. No regret.
F’burg Foodie
We heard really good things about La Gare and also read some very positive reviews, so we made reservations here for dinner. Our server was friendly and helpful, but the food was mediocre… definitely far from that “French” style, not even a Country French style. The menu was loaded with many options for dinner and appetizers. We started with a shrimp appetizer (Prawns sautéed Provençale) which was described as sautéed, but when it came to the table, it was fried shrimp with a sauce. I mentioned to the server that I wasn’t aware it was fried and he said it was pan sautéed? Not sure how that means fried – but oh well.
I got their creamy mushroom soup to start and it was a watery, nasty soup with flavors I couldn’t guess. My wife got their tomato soup and that was awesome. Their butter lettuce salad to start was also very fresh and very good. My entrée was Poulet Marco Polo and the sauce in it was tasty, though more creamy than providing depth of flavor. The chicken was dry and a basic chicken breast tossed in a sauce. The side veggies were actually more flavorful than the chicken.
Overall – It was decent, but far from what we expect from a French restaurant with such great reviews.
… moreI got their creamy mushroom soup to start and it was a watery, nasty soup with flavors I couldn’t guess. My wife got their tomato soup and that was awesome. Their butter lettuce salad to start was also very fresh and very good. My entrée was Poulet Marco Polo and the sauce in it was tasty, though more creamy than providing depth of flavor. The chicken was dry and a basic chicken breast tossed in a sauce. The side veggies were actually more flavorful than the chicken.
Overall – It was decent, but far from what we expect from a French restaurant with such great reviews.
Emily Engstrom
Charming on the outside; dated on the inside. Excellent wine prices. Service was excellent. Food was reasonably priced but quality was hit and miss. Escargots and pâté were lovely, as was the blackberry cabernet sorbet for dessert. The breast in my Coq Au Vin was terribly dry but promptly replaced. Unfortunately, both entrees were a bit bland. Nice sweet little recognition of our anniversary.
… moreT. W.
Excellent food! Excellent service! Great ambiance! This is my favorite restaurant in the Santa Rosa area. It has been around for years. Their French inspired food is still the best!
I always look forward to their Beef Wellington,
followed by Chocolate Mousse. This time their included soup was a great Minestrone! My wife usually has the escargot in garlic and parsley butter. We share the fresh bread dipped in the escargot butter. They also have some good champagne selections like Schramsberg and Veuve Clicquot.
They also have old favorites like Chateaubriand for two, and Cherries/Berries Flambee.
The crafted wood furniture, scenic artwork, alphorn, and Swiss cowbells all contribute wonderfully to the French-Swiss ambiance.
All on all, my favorite pick for classic French dining.
Another excellent dinner at La Gare this year!
We had Beef bourguignon (Beef Burgundy) and Wild Alaskan Salmon.
… moreI always look forward to their Beef Wellington,
followed by Chocolate Mousse. This time their included soup was a great Minestrone! My wife usually has the escargot in garlic and parsley butter. We share the fresh bread dipped in the escargot butter. They also have some good champagne selections like Schramsberg and Veuve Clicquot.
They also have old favorites like Chateaubriand for two, and Cherries/Berries Flambee.
The crafted wood furniture, scenic artwork, alphorn, and Swiss cowbells all contribute wonderfully to the French-Swiss ambiance.
All on all, my favorite pick for classic French dining.
Another excellent dinner at La Gare this year!
We had Beef bourguignon (Beef Burgundy) and Wild Alaskan Salmon.
Desert Eagle
Brought here by a friend. Nice atmosphere, quiet.
The leek soup was excellent as was our rack of lamb.
Also included with the meal is a fresh delicious salad and warm bread.
Free corkage on a monday night, so we had a great bottle brought by said friend.
The restaurant is sort of a throwback to another era, and I say that completely as a compliment.
… moreThe leek soup was excellent as was our rack of lamb.
Also included with the meal is a fresh delicious salad and warm bread.
Free corkage on a monday night, so we had a great bottle brought by said friend.
The restaurant is sort of a throwback to another era, and I say that completely as a compliment.