Amélie Café and Wine Bar

French restaurant · Fairfax

Amélie Café and Wine Bar

French restaurant · Fairfax

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71 Broadway, Fairfax, CA 94930

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Amélie Café & Wine Bar is the new concept of the Amélie team. Come taste our organic farm to table menu including fresh salads, sandwiches, quiches... and be tempted by our delicious French pastries and viennoiseries. Chill out on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights with our generous wine list paired with some cheese and charcuterie.  

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"FAIRFAX — Amelie, a wine bar mini-chain with two locations in New York and one in SF, has opened a fourth location with Moschetti coffee and pastries from pastry chef is Yannick Dumonceau, a Quince vet who also works at ONE65, the Marin Independent Journal reports. There’s also a lunch and dinner menu of sandwiches, salads, and a house burger. The wines are mostly French, with some small, local bottles also on the menu. Outdoor dining and takeout are both available." - Eve Batey

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el barto

Google
F A N T A S T I C 🤩 Amazing service from don, delicious food from the kitchen (by Arnaud, veronica and dani). The environment outside of nature and town is unique. I’m really looking forward to come back or at least stop by in the future, simple list of wine by the glass but high quality. My favorite dishes the burger, the mussels and onion soup. Don’t forget that is both just a bar-restaurant but it has is own bakery for savory patisserie from pan ai chocolate and traditional croissants, overall they have also fresh French baguette served during the meal with butter 😘😎💃🤤🤤 Super compliments!

Dumnoi

Google
My husband went to this restaurant and told me that this restaurant had very good bread but he didn’t have much of other food. So we went there for dinner and it was true, their bread was superb. Other food was delicious as well. The Chardonnay we had was awesome. Our waiter was nice. We sat outside since we had our dog with us but saw that there were quite many people inside. We didn’t try their dessert because we were full from yummy food so we’ll do next time!

Joe Silverman

Google
Finding some of its charm from its eclectic, and a little rough around the edges energy, the core of this part cafe, part vintage French diner, and part beatnick wine bar can be a lovely experience if you don't need the most comfy seating and enjoy the basics of french cuisine. We were there for early lunch and had escargot, croque monsieur, and their signature salad with chicken confit. All were very enjoyable. Excellent Latte and their homemade baked goods looked delicious and look forward to trying them next time.

Latham woodward

Google
Fun, great food, European type of service, and a really fun atmosphere. Love the French Onion soup on a cold night. Only complaint, their baguette is quite expensive, though absolutely delicious and served with really great butter. Wine is priced in line with most restaurants in Marin, so not ordering a lot of wine during our visits. Would highly recommend Amélie.

Riana Atmadjaja

Google
We love the steak with fries. With a small portion of the steaks, they cooked in perfection, pair with great red wine. it's a wonderful combination for a date night.

Susan Reiser

Google
Third times a charm. Our first 2 trips seemed overpriced and less than great service but we’ve been twice over the holidays for lunch and we’re super impressed! Great casual lunches and easier on the wallet. Delicious burger, really good! Frites cooked as asked for: well done. Very impressive! Will be going more often for sure!

Antony PASSEMARD

Google
Very nice French gem in the middle of Fairfax. We had lunch on the terrace and were delighted by the quality of the food and taste. Great service too and reasonably priced. A must try.

Julia Emahiser

Google
If you want to experience French cuisine without an expensive flight go to this lovely restaurant! Everything that we had on the menu was fantastic! All the ingredients used are of the highest caliber. Having just been in France I felt like I was back including not feeling as if the wait staff wants you to hurry up and leave. The owners were friendly and helpful in recommending menu items. Highly, highly recommend!

Karen E.

Yelp
Would you like to feel like you traveled to France? Then eat here! Being served by lovely French men does it for me. We were sat outside and it was a nice touch to feel like I was in France yet Fairfax at the same time. We had the burgers and they were out of this world delicious. Juicy tasty mixture and bun had a nice touch to it. I won't say what it is, you have to find out for yourself! The French fries with Aioli dip left my husband and I wanting for more. The French Onion soup was outstanding in flavor and well portioned with cheese ratio, honestly the best I've had since last time I was in France. The something new surprise was the warm goat cheese ball appetizer served with crostini. I loved the bed of greens and grilled onions that was paired with it. I will eat this every time I come here, which now that I know where it is, I'm making this a regular spot! Oui Oui! Merci beaucoup Amélie!

Sha G.

Yelp
I'm a fan of Amelie locations. I've wanted to try the Fairfax location. A girls catch up with nibbles and wine was the perfect opportunity. There's indoor or outdoor seating. Seating is limited so I recommend reservations on weekends. At this location, the wine menu is limited but good. I was suggested a red that was delicious at $14 a glass. The happy hour food was tasty. Bread and fries are $6 each. Don't skip the bread! Amelie salad was my favorite along with the pistachio goat cheese. I prefer to pair French bread with the goat cheese over the accompanied crostini's, but you decide what you like. The escargot was also tasty. The staff are attentive, funny, and sweet. Thanks for a fun time. I'll be back for a big glass of red soon.

Courtney A.

Yelp
Not the best, not the worst. It's pretty average IMO. We came for a drink and some appetizers after a long day and didn't feel like it was good or bad. The fries were typical - loved the side of mayo which was really tasty with them. The pistachio crusted goat cheese needed a hit of acid with the greens and more crostinis, but still average. The fried artichokes were probably our least favorite but still okay. Service was fine, the wine menu was extensive. Wish they had more by the glass options. It was cute inside and I would consider coming here again.

john j.

Yelp
Wow.... This place was a huge surprise for our dining adventure. The food, the service and the overall vibe were absolutely wonderful. It felt like you were living one of the "Emily in Paris" episodes. The food was exceptional and truly French inspired. One thing not too miss is the French Loaf and butter service. What appears as a simple loaf of bread transcends the entire meal experience, it was probably one of the best baguettes of my life! My personal favorite was the Moules Marinieres, I could swim in this broth it was flavorful and French. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Next time I come back I will order the Amelie Burger, every table seemed to order that monster and every plate was licked clean. I can't wait to come back here when I want to visit France without the 12 hour flight.

Rebecca D.

Yelp
Exceptional food and service! There isn't much indoor seating, plus a few outdoor tables under a little rain covering. The ambiance is fairly cozy. Unexpectedly a little diner-like, though the similarities end with the atmosphere. Food is certainly elevated far above diner-level, but not in a pretentious way. Excellent wine options as well. I'm by no means a wine expert but I enjoyed my Colombard. Now to the food. I ordered the cauliflower bowl, which had a quinoa base plus roasted cauliflower, golden raisins, candied cashews (walnuts on the menu but I didn't mind the substitution), and dollops of yogurt. The combination of ingredients worked beautifully and the cauliflower was roasted to perfection. The bread it came with was wonderful as well and tasted very fresh. I also tried the ravioli des rayons and everyone at my table agreed it was the standout dish. The truffle flavor really came through and it was rich and delicious. Overall wholeheartedly recommend Amelie!

Erin G.

Yelp
We have been to Amélie a number of times and I'd call it a consistent 3-4 star experience. Most recently we went for Valentine's Day dinner. It was a four course prix fixe meal for $70. We made our reservations via Tock (routed their by Amélie's website). Unfortunately, Tock did not indicate that we'd be sitting outside (plastic tent, tables on an angle due to uneven ground), which they informed us was the case at check-in. Thankfully we both brought coats, but it was definitely not the experience we expected. We shared the beef tartare and octopus carpaccio appetizers. Both were really good, but were alarmingly different in size. The octopus might have been a total of an ounce with eight paper thin slices of octopus. The tartare was probably four times that, along with a good quantity of crostini. I am used to there being some variation in volume between dishes, but one of these was 3-4 very small bites and the other could suffice as half a meal. For the entrees we had the raviole du royans and halibut. The raviole was tasty, but came out as if it had been sitting on the pass for a while; the sauce had congealed and it was pretty stuck together. The halibut was tasty, but unfortunately dry. I'd eat the carrots in orange beurre blanc every day, but he rest of the dish was pretty unremarkable. The appetizer (tuna spread on crostini) and dessert (mix of small desserts) were good, but not entirely remarkable. Will we be back? Probably. It's hard to find French food in Marin (Le Comptoir is our favorite) and the staff here _is_ really kind and welcoming. Would I recommend to a friend? Probably not.

Maki K.

Yelp
I love this place!!! We went there for lunch a month ago and we enjoyed it a lot. This time we just stopped there to get some pastries and coffee. Their pastries were so good! And the lovely gentleman there was so sweet!! I wanna go back there again soon!

Wayne H.

Yelp
We were walking around downtown Fairfax after dinner and stumbled across this really cute wine bar and decided to stop in for a drink. They had some decent BTG options, including some lesser known varietals or wines from regions that get less love than Burgundy and Bordeaux, which I think is fantastic! On Google Maps, it listed their closing time as 9pm and it was 8:50pm or so when we strolled by. We politely asked the staff if we had time for a glass or two of wine and they were more than happy to accommodate us and were very welcoming. We had a couple glasses and then opted to order a bottle. The wines were delicious and reasonably priced! Although we had already had dinner and did not order any food, the smell of the food coming out of the kitchen was intoxicating. We're looking forward to coming back and giving the food a try!

David F.

Yelp
How could we have not known about this restaurant, practically in our backyard?? Thanks to a birthday gift certificate from our adult kids, we visited Amélie Café for dinner recently. We asked for an outside table (inside their sheltered area, complete with space heaters and music), and got it. The server was very pleasant and spoke with a French accent, which definitely put us in the mood for their French-inspired menu. He was very attentive, as were the other servers, and we felt well taken care of. We ordered Brussels Sprouts as an appetizer (deep fried walnuts praline-lemon), and they were delicious. Only problem, we mostly got loose leaves rather than sprouts. Bottom of the fryer? I don't know. But they were really good anyway. Along with the sprouts, we ordered their famous homemade bread with French herbed butter ($6). I could have just ordered a half dozen of these loaves and gone home happy. The butter with herbs was delicious. Just enough salt too (see photo). For my main, I ordered the Coq Au Vin (red wine reduction-king trumpet mushroom-lardons-baby carrots-potatoes). Exactly what I was hoping for, with a wonderfully rich sauce and tender chicken. My wife ordered the Raviole (shitake-brown butter sage-butternut squash). We were both delighted with how small they were, several could fit on a spoon (see photos). They were good, but my wife felt they were one note... and got bored eating them after a while (though that meant we got to take them home as leftovers). I think the only downside was how tight the tables were set to each other in this outdoor space. It was easy to be touching the chair of the customers behind us. There was also someone celebrating his 40th birthday with three others, and they were having an uproariously good time. In tight quarters, this made talking to my wife difficult. But the party guy made up for it by offering birthday cupcakes to everyone in the restaurant. They were really good, and that more than made up for the loudness. Too bad for us and the restaurant, though, since we didn't need to order a dessert from them. We ordered hot tea with our dinner (did I say it was cold?), and the total bill with tax and tip came to $101. We will absolutely be back. Maybe next time for brunch, since it's only a 5 minute drive from home. (I apologize for the color cast of the photos. Since it was outdoors, we were mostly lit by the signs of the nearby shops. I guarantee the food was more appetizing than the photos.) Edit: I read this review to my wife. Because she wasn't a fan of her main dish, the ravioli, she would have given the restaurant a lower rating. She also felt we should have been served more bread for the $6 we were charged.

Wendy A.

Yelp
The staff is so friendly and helpful; I always feel welcome even when I dine by myself. This delicious meal was from 12/29/23-an absolutely delectable Tartiflette recipe from the "authentic French Savoy region." Absolutely divine--sliced potatoes, lardons, onions, cream, soft ripened cheese. Served with a perfectly paired and dressed frisée salad. I wish I noted the Chardonnay they paired with it. The meal was incredible. The intimate restaurant is cozy and the noise level is comfortable. I enjoy myself immensely every time I visit. A hidden gem in Faifax!

Lois A.

Yelp
I would give ten starts if possible. A week ago we discovered Amelie and had an amazing lunch. Last night we went there for dinner and it was out of this world. If you close your eyes you are in Paris. The dishes were ***** we had escargot, the mussels which were to DIE FOR, tartar, salad and the most amazing bread right out of the oven with herb butter. I ordered three croissants and a baguette to take home. Can't wait to come back again thank you for this wonderful jewel!! Lois and Nathan

wendy j.

Yelp
My friend and I were just wandering around Fairfax on a beautiful summer evening and said, "That looks like a good place!" And you know what? It was the BEST place! I have been telling everyone about my burger and how amazing the lovely dinner was. We actually just sat in the window at the little bar facing out and watched the world go by. Service here was excellent -- we never felt rushed and loved every minute of this gem. The burger was-- I kid you not-- one of the best I have ever had. There is a distinctive umami flavor and it is so perfect. The Emmental cheese, caramelized onions and aioli make it so tasty and give it that je ne sais quoi. But the presentation with the perfect bun branded with the "A" and the cherry pepper on top was beautiful. I recommend a glass of bubbly to top it off. Our wonderful server let us choose a sweet treat as we were paying our bill - we chose coconut macaroons. They were très délicieux!

Malak B.

Yelp
Excellent food, attentive staff and great wine selection plus outdoor seating is covered and heated.

Vincent S.

Yelp
I finally remembered to take a picture for my review before I inhaled my food! When returning home to Napa from San Rafael my wife and I decided to take a detour out to Highway 1 and up to the Russian River to view the damage caused by recent storms. This led us through one of my old haunts from the late 1980's, Fairfax. With a long drive ahead of us and growling stomachs, we decided to stop for brunch. Amélie's outdoor seating was covered, so we asked a patron how she liked the food. Having lived in France, she was full of praise for the food and coffee. The menu looked enticing also which helped us make up our minds. We started with much needed coffee, a mocha for my wife and cappuccino for me. It was a tasty treat while we waited for our food. The French toast was delicious as was the eggs Benedict with perfect Hollandaise. The waitstaff was pleasant and willing to describe the different items on the menu. I recommend that you stop by for a bite if you are in the area!

Robert S.

Yelp
Not prepared for Mother's Day unfortunately. Very slow service, cold food, extortionate prices and left starving after being served what was a little kid's size portion. Disappointing.

Lisa S.

Yelp
Consistently outstanding. Food is always prepared to the highest standard, and there's always a perfect glass of wine to accompany your meal. And now there are new menu items to try!

Scott P.

Yelp
Just back from France and had to have a croissant (after tasting dozens all over the country) . . . Luckily, Amelie/Fairfax is in my backyard so I went over and grabbed some goodies from the bakery this morning. I gotta say: Their croissants are outrageously good and better than anything we ate in all of France.

D.wight L.

Yelp
Ran into this super cute French cafe and sat on their sidewalk patio one glorious weekend afternoon. Pretty busy but not swamped. Menu arrives attached to an old record/vinyl cover which got me to smirk with joy. Menu very French and casual, which I knew was right up my alley. Some servers even had French accents which even cemented the vibe even further. Started with a small carafe of red wine. They have about 3 levels from which you can choose. I chose the middle level which was a Rhone style and for about $26 was about 2.5 glasses worth of wine. Perfect for a relaxed and unhurried lunch. Campagne Pate ($8/5*) A coarser pate but still had a mild liver flavor and texture. Came with 2 types of mustard, some cornichons and the most buttery grilled bread. They announced it as a crostini, but not really in a good way. Very chewy with a nice crust and went perfect with spreads of that pate and sips of that wine. If you get a bigger charcuterie plate with more elements, I would strongly suggest ordering an order of their baguette or more of this grilled bread. They don't have bread service, so you will have to pay for it. They bake their stuff here, so it should be worth it. Salade Nicoise Bowl ($19/4*) I love Nicoise Salads, but this had an unexpected twist. The tuna seemed like albacore as it was very light in color yet still served seared and somewhat rawish. Perfect texture and they seared it with a spice crust. A nice egg, haricot verts and dressed greens all filled their spots. But a good mound of a brown rice salad also was on the base, which made it very chewy and substantial. That was the twist. Fruit Tart of the Day ($5/5*) Pretty much what an American would call a fruit Danish. Basically a croissant dough base, filled with a light creamy custard and topped with glazed fruit. It was strawberry and blueberry the day I went. Crazy simple but totally worked for me. The size, to the quality to the price, all perfect. Great chill lunch out in great Cali weather, with suave French aesthetics in a cozy little mountain town. It doesn't get much cooler than this.

Ellen C.

Yelp
Because of Pierre, we had a magical night. It has that vibe. He and the low key elegance helped create a memorable night. Warm and aesthetic, it was a lovely night to be hosted by Pierre and the environment he creates. And he's very handsome! I will definitely be back!

Clifford W.

Yelp
Parking on street parking lot. This was more of a wine bar than eatery. Ravioli with truffle was very good, not a large serving. Steak Fritte was a tender iron plate steak with French fries and salad, excellent. Mussels in cream sauce were very good, tender, and no grit. Onion soup looked good. Tomato soup looked good. Appetizers of goat cheese and some French bread tasted fresh. Service was quick. Somewhat crowded, so maybe make reservations.

Janine S.

Yelp
The French onion soup was delectable. The vibe is very French bistro and cozy. One of the few places one can sit alone and enjoy dinner and the view. There was a friendly face replenishing water, asking how our dinner was. Come to find, it was the chef who likes to hear first hand from the diners how their experience is. Nice wine list as well.

Marina Y.

Yelp
This was an amazing experience! We came 2 minutes after the lunch menu. In between lunch & dinner. I respect the restaurant prep time. We knew what we wanted to order & they came through! The food was delicious & what we expected. We especially loved the Escargot! The service was beyond amazing & friendly.

Toni S.

Yelp
Love Amelie!! Great food, great and personable waitstaff, nice atmosphere! They have a great wine selection as well!

James M.

Yelp
Nice casual place although the inside could use a spruce up,it's a little bit drab However, the duck confit was exceptional absolutely delicious a bit expensive at $35 but it was very well-made and the baguette with the butter is very tasty as well ... the host and the staff are pleasant

Rob W.

Yelp
Excellent food and service with a wonderful outdoor seating area. Wines are reasonably priced and the restaurant has a great "vibe" with all of the staff joking and working together to serve all the tables. They begin baking at 4 am each day (or something like that... wine...) and it really shows in their desserts and breads. Delicious. One of our favorite restaurants in Marin!

Ashley F.

Yelp
Delicious food and cute and cozy space in downtown Fairfax. Service was great. Got steak frittes and French onion soup. Loved their fresh bread as well.

Sutton T.

Yelp
Can't say enough good things about Amelie. It's sister restaurants are in New York City yes New York City as well as San Francisco. The staff the food the ambience we are really really lucky to have this place in Fairfax.

Coral T.

Yelp
The service was okay, it seemed like reservations were required so we got seated in the spot next to the window. The server rushed to get our order, and actually misinterpreted what I ordered (a piece of cheese instead of the cheese dip). He was not helpful in explaining the menu or making recommendations. He did not make wine recommendations. The food was good, except for the clam entree seemed to have sand in it when I was chewing it. I was really looking forward to this French dining experience, but was not as great as I hoped.

Sonia D.

Yelp
Went there today for lunch and really loved everything from the food to the atmosphere. They also sale the best french pastries Will go back soon Thumbs up to Pierre

Christine H.

Yelp
The food is always very good , the service is beyond exceptional . Very friendly, attentive and professional. Excellent menu and wine choices , delicious fresh baked baguettes daily .. desserts are phenomenal and so is the coffee.

Sara M.

Yelp
Delightful patio dinner on Wednesday night. Mussels and fries are on special Wednesday, highly recommended

Taylor C.

Yelp
Such a charming and cozy little place. I'm so glad Fairfax has a spot like this. My first experience with French cuisine and I was beyond delighted. First I'm going to point out that they serve the menu on a Vinyl record!!! WHAT?! Yes please so rad. Wine selection is amazing. Never before my visit here had I ever tried escargot but holy moly that might have been the highlight of my night. I ordered coq au vin-- so flavorful. Can a dish be sexy? Cause. This was. Let me try that again. This entire cafe is sexy.

Terrie G.

Yelp
One might not understand how fantastic this place is just by walking by. I've been twice now and OMG, it is sooooo good. First time was for brunch... Benedict was perfection. Second time was for lunch and the mushroom ravioli was out of this world good. SO MUCH FLAVOR! Not sure how they packed in the taste punch but wow.... deeeeeeelish. Highly recommend!

Perry V.

Yelp
Gotta love the Amelie Fairfax team and their simple casual French flair from their stellar wine list to the gorgeous fromage and charcuterie boards. Always fresh and innovative using the best locally produced products in all their dishes. I've only had one dish there that failed to wow and that was the escargot. Love that the shells have given way to a pot, but they were just tasteless texture the last time I ordered them. They didn't seem very garlicky and the whole dish just fell flat. The service is gracious and friendly which is a major compliment in this day when service is a lost art. Truly worth the drive from San Francisco to sit on their terrace when the City is blanketed in cold fog. Bravo les gars!

Yusai G.

Yelp
Feeling the itch to have brunch, which isn't too often, my wife and i stumbled upon Amelie Cafe after doing quick search on Yelp (non-sponsored shout out). Showed up on a stormy day but the establishment was quite bustling with reservations. We showed up without having a reservation but was quickly seated outdoor in the heated patio area. We were not previously familiar with Amelie Cafe's history but quickly took notice of the French influence on their menu as well as the theme of their establishment. Any who, our friendly French server came over shortly after being seated and we ordered the daily special (squid ink pasta), salmon benedict, along with a glass of red wine to complement the meal. =) The meal itself was visually appealing, tasty and light, which we appreciated very much. We didn't come out of our meal feeling lethargic and left some room in our tummy for some desert. Although I failed to take some pictures (you can browse others) we enjoyed our coconut flake cheesecake and chocolate ganache, which went very well with our after the meal coffee. ** Amelie Cafe's pastries were very light, much different from what you would expect from typical bakery shops. It's not too sugary and not too over powering with sugary flavor (very light). We're already looking forward to going back to explore other pastries. I've lived in the north bay (Marin) for quite some time but missed out on Amelie cafe throughout the years. I'm glad we found this hidden little gem and we will be coming back from time to time.

K M.

Yelp
Excellent brunch and owner is extremely friendly. Very quaint little shop with a great layout and design with wonderful staff. I went alone while on a trip and only grabbed to-go for myself and only tried a single dish but would definitely return with a larger group.

Jennifer W.

Yelp
Incredible! Trout is cured, whatever that means, so the fish tastes very moist and juicy. The fish skin is crispy though and packed with so much flavor. Whatever it is this place it's doing, it knows what it's doing. I absolutely loved the complimentary bread, which is homemade and not your usual baguette. Amelie takes pride in its baked goods :) I highly recommend 20/10

John S.

Yelp
Menu is French, sort of, though not 100%. Quality is OK. But menu is quite limited. Good place for a casual lunch or early-bird dinner.

MaryCatherine M.

Yelp
Love it here! SO delicious. The staff is always kind, professional, and attentive. They have an intimate space inside and then a cute little outdoor seating area with heat lamps. It's sheltered even from the rain! Great wine list and fresh, amazing French food. Try the steak frites!

Josh C.

Yelp
This review was written by my 9-year-old son Vincent: The Amelie restaurant is so amazingly good that anytime you get one of their French baguettes you're going to End up getting 2! This Place is so awesome, if I had the authority to I would give it three Michelin stars! I seriously recommend the clams, mushroom salad, and the French baguette, but if you have a lot of people you should probably get about five French baguettes! Another good thing about Amelie Is that you can come back from the park wanting a really good dinner But then you realize you're all sweaty and you're like " oh no I can't go" , but Amelie is not one of those places where you have to wear like a fancy tuxedo and have to take a shower and comb your hair before you go. You can come straight back from the park and order a three course meal and you won't look too much out of place. Also, since this is COVID, they have this really beautiful Parklet in front of them that has wind protection and you can see everyone in their cars going by. And that's really fun to watch while you're waiting for your food. The service there is so awesome it completely confirms that there's nothing not to like about Amelie! The best thing about the service is that the waiter that comes to your table is super nice, and they're not some of those crabby people that's been around people that are like "give me this give me that" all day. And sometimes I enjoy it so much that I can't even say how good it is. Amelie is in Fairfax, California on the other side of town from Good Earth. By: Vincent Age 9, Fairfax, CA.

Christine H.

Yelp
J'adore! Perfect service, delicious food...highly recommend! Excellent croissant in the morning.

Brittany A.

Yelp
I absolutely LOVED this place. I've gone for drinks, brunch and once for dinner by myself. The waiters were very accommodating and friendly. I had the meat quiche when I went for brunch and it was to die for. When I went for drinks, they helped us pick a nice sparking wine and I had to get a second glass! I decided to grab dinner by myself and I ordered the French onion soup and fries, and they hit the spot. I also tried a few glasses of red wine and the waiters knew their stuff. Highly recommend this hidden gem!

Lisa T.

Yelp
We were so looking forward to finally trying Amelie that the disappointment is beyond words. Where do I start? Arrived to a relatively empty restaurant, but had to initiate to get any type of acknowledgment. First ones there, last to get served. Wine refilled while the server conversed with the obnoxiously loud "regulars" seated beside us - what would it take to engage with the people you're serving?? Served my meal without cutlery replacement (they cleared my original set) and when I flagged the server for another set, I was told to wait, then he forgot about me so I had to ask again. $36 steak frites chewy, $37 trout unremarkable. Did I mention we were celebrating our anniversary? FYI when you indicate what you are celebrating when making the reservation, this makes no difference on how you are treated. No acknowledgment whatsoever. No thank you for coming in, nothing. Had originally planned on trying their desserts and coffee, but requested the check before we had finished our main course. Congratulations Amelie for ruining our night. 1 star for the baguette and escargots, otherwise never again.

Melissa L.

Yelp
It took me a HOT minute to realize that this cafe was associated with the Amelie Wine bars in SF and NYC that were on my list of places to visit. Who knew that I would visit their location in Fairfax first? They have a very nice covered parklet set up. It looked like everyone was really enjoying themselves with cups of coffee or glasses of wine. My friends and I had stopped by after our hike for a bit of refreshment. We didn't see any available tables so took our items to go. I selected an almond and chocolate croissant and a tarte au citron. The croissant was filled with chocolate, which was quite surprising since I'm used to only seeing a few tiny chunks of chocolate. Not here. The croissant was loaded. I saved the tarte au citron for another day and it was excellent. This is one of my top desserts so I have tried many a lemon tarte and this one stood out as one of the better ones I've ever had. Yum! The pastry was buttery and slightly crisp. The lemon curd was a good balance between sweet and sour with pronounced lemon flavor. I would have loved to have tried a meal there but that will have to wait for another day. My friend raved about this place and insisted we stop by for a snack. I'm so happy we did!

Sherry S.

Yelp
OMG. OOH LA LA. All the words to describe my food at Amelie. We stopped by this cute French cafe and wine bar in Fairfax after hiking Cataract Falls. We arrived right before they stopped lunch service, just before 3pm on a Saturday. We were promptly seated in their outdoor parklet. The staff was very accomodating and friendly. I got the charred cauliflower bowl with chicken thigh added. My boyfriend got the Amelie burger. Their food is so good and flavorful I will literally pay you if you don't love it. The ingredients are organic and farm-to-table too. I want to come back and try their brunch and dinner!

Makaela S.

Yelp
Amazing food. Such a great little hidden gem to add to Marin county. Tucked away in fairfax which you wouldn't expect to have such a high end restaurant. This place deserves a Michelin star or two . Great date spot. Service was above and beyond. The owner was so nice. Overall great experience. Food was out of this world from the appetizers to main course and dessert was maybe my favorite of them all.

K. R.

Yelp
Absolutely delicious, classic French bistro-style dishes. Excellent service. A little pricey but worth the splurge!

Karen N.

Yelp
Excellent pastries and the best Galette des Rois I've had in the North Bay! An authentic French bakery. Delicious!

Carissa C.

Yelp
After a day of hiking we stopped here on the way back. We sat outside, enjoyed happy hour, great wine and service. The homemade bread and butter was delicious. An extremely relaxing and enjoyable afternoon here. Can't wait to go back.

Angela Eden M.

Yelp
This place is fantastic! They opened during the pandemic...which was a feat of its own, and it is wonderful. One of my favorite places in Marin for a delicious meal. I've celebrated a few special occasions here with my family, and enjoyed a date night dinner or evening with a girlfriend in their covered outdoor patio, which is always alighted with charm and warmth. The food is beautifully prepared, creatively imagined, and served in a lovely atmosphere. Incredible French style cuisine, with a modern California twist, and they even prepare a delicious vegetarian dish (I am an omnivore)! The wine list is great, lots of options, and the waitstaff will always make a great suggestion for what pairs with the meal, taking into account one's budget. Dine here! You won't regret it.