Brasserie du Monde

Went for dine downtown. Very nice restaurant. Service was a bit off. Our waiter had to be reminded to serve us. He was more focussed on a bigger table. And they asked us to move mid meal. Nice place. Dinner was tasty. Desert was incredibly small cream puff. Would probably go again.make sure I get a different waiter.

Continuing our series of Happy at Happy Hour! We made a stop at the Cafe last week for a little get together before the Christmas holiday. Chris welcomed us in and was the highlight of our visit. Also of note, of course, was the food! Those fries got a second order and the burger melted in your mouth. The polenta fretes were stupid good. And the salad made us feel healthy. I barely took photos as we were enjoying ourselves so much. Not our first time here and it certainly won't be our last.

My favorite place in Sacramento to bring a date I want to impress. Very classy, elegant setup. Friendly, cheerful service. Top notch food and presentation. Also good for, as tonight, treating oneself on a "solo date". I've never left not perfectly happy. Would recommend to anyone and I'll be back!

Dessert Review First, let’s talk about the interior—it felt like stepping into a charming Parisian café. From the rich red velvet curtains to the delicate flowers adorning each table, every detail was thoughtfully done. The ambiance was warm and romantic, made even better by the quiet atmosphere. No crowds, no chaos—just a peaceful, intimate experience. Our waiter was incredibly attentive and seated us in a cozy little nook right by a large window. It was the perfect spot to unwind and soak in the vibe. Honestly, it felt like a hidden gem. Now for the desserts: The Pot de Crème (chocolate) was absolutely divine—smooth, rich, and decadent. A must-try. The Napoleon was just okay—visually beautiful, but it didn’t quite deliver the same wow factor. All in all, it is a lovely spot with ambiance and dessert to match. Highly recommend for a quiet evening or romantic date night.

Great experience! The food was amazing with a very thorough wine list to compliment. You can tell the chefs take great care in providing a meal that is both delicious and decedent. We were also pleasantly surprised at the size of the portions. The duck pate was amazing, as was the burrata (paired with perfectly ripe peaches and tomatoes). Scallops and pork chop for the entree continued to exceed our expectations. We also got dessert (no pic) which was ginger cheesecake and the taste and texture were 10/10. The service was good but nothing to write home about. The free garage parking is a huge plus! Looking forward to coming back!

I’ve been here twice now and both times I’ve had phenomenal service. They are so kind have taken good care of me without me even asking or complaining. The food is 5/5 as well I haven’t had anything here yet that I haven’t devoured. All of my friends also loved their meals. It was my first time trying the croqueue monsier and it was so crispy and flavorful! The breakfast potatoes are alright, they could’ve been more crispy but well seasoned. It’s a very cute French ambience on the inside and outdoor seating. Keep in mind if you go on a busy day, they only have a couple servers at most so you will have a little bit of a wait for your meals but with good company that shouldn’t be an issue. I cannot wait to come back when they add oysters to the menu!!

Had dinner here with a friend to check out their Vegan Chef Challenge items - everything was delicious! I was happy to hear that they are incorporating vegan items into their regular menu. The aspereges grillee du pay dish was incredible, as was the gnocchi. Extensive cocktail menu and the drinks we tried were wonderful. Very nice ambience with thoughtful decor and art. Very professional wait staff. Also a perk, Brasserie Du Monde has their own parking beneath the building. I look forward to returning.

The menu online is different than the menu in restaurant. I had high expectations for the French onion soup but it ended up being just all right. For Dinner I hade the Cassoulet and it was Delicious!! My day had the salmon in risotto which was also very good. All in all we had a good night and most likely will be returning in the future.

Our meal was so lovely! We ate at LeCote (the bar) and the bartender, Chris couldn't have been lovelier. I came in grumpy and despondent about the state of the world and left happy. Most folks at LeCote were waiting for their table, but we were tired and appreciated the cute bistro nature of LeCote. Chris was obviously very passionate about food and wine and walked and tasted us through our wine options. Lovely We were there during restaurant week and I had the salad with beautiful watermelon radishes, boeuf bourgogne and the profiterole.

So last night was my first time eating at Brasserie . I'm going to start with the pro off the restaurant. Pros - Ambiance is really nice , the service was fantastic , they are friendly , helpful and on point . The drinks are good and the bartender was super friendly . Cons - Unfortunately the food falls way short ! Everything was underwhelming and the seasoning was lacking . The side dishes that went with most of the mains was mushy , under seasoned and just not good .

Visited Brasserie du Monde for lunch in between sessions and it was a great find. The vibes were on point and made it feel like a fancy French restaurant without being intimidating. Even during the lunch rush, our food came out quickly, which was much appreciated. I ordered the Vieux Garson, a French dip, with a side salad. The sandwich was tasty and satisfying, and the salad was light and refreshing, a perfect balance for a midday meal. It was exactly what I needed to get me through the rest of the day. I have been in this area many times and can't believe I had never stopped here before. This spot is officially on my list to return to, especially to check out their dinner menu next time.

TLDR: Beautiful ambiance, attentive service, and free parking, but the food fell short in both temperature and flavor. Not sure I would return for the food alone (especially with what is included on the Dine Downtown menu). ------ I came here for the Dine Downtown event, which offered a three course meal for $45 per person. Making a reservation through OpenTable was easy and convenient. One thing I really appreciated right away was the free parking. Parking is located in the alley near the restaurant, and there are clear signs showing exactly where to go. From there, you can take an elevator up to the ground level, which leads directly to the restaurant. The ambiance was one of the highlights. The space had moody lighting with a dark, vintage, and romantic feel. Each table was decorated with small tea candles and roses, which added a thoughtful and intimate touch. Service was also strong. Multiple staff members checked in throughout the meal, and our water glasses were constantly refilled without us needing to ask. Everything on the service and atmosphere side was well executed. Unfortunately, the food did not live up to the rest of the experience. These are the dishes I ordered: 1. French Onion Soup: The soup lacked both flavor and heat. The bowl and broth were lukewarm, and it needed much more seasoning to bring it to life. 2. Braised Beef Short Rib: This dish also arrived barely warm, which was surprising given the amount of broth on the plate. The vegetables were unevenly cooked, with some pieces still feeling raw while others were properly done. The meat itself was on the drier side until I dipped it into the broth. I also had to ask for salt and pepper and use a generous amount just to enhance the flavor. 3. Pastry Choux: Easily the best dish of the meal. Unfortunately, it only came with one piece, which was disappointing given how much better it was than the other courses. 4. Flan: This dessert did not work for me. The added lemon flavor was not to my taste, and I much preferred the pastry choux. Overall, while the service, ambiance, and free parking were all strong positives, they could not make up for the lack of food quality and flavor. There is a lot of potential here, but I would need to see significant improvement before deciding to come back.

Weeweee! They have free underground parking! Love that! EZ in n out! Yes, I am those people who won't go to establishments if parking is too crazy. Yes, I know, probably missing out on a lot of other cool places. But it is what it is oh well! Let me just say the food here aesthetically pleasing and yummy! Look at how perfectly cooked and cut that egg. Oh my salad was spectacular, so beautiful, I didn't want to eat it, i just want to take pictures. Love he mussels wish they had Foie gras. Cute patio on K street but I'd be a little hesitant to sit out there because of those loitering, if you know what I mean. Can't be too careful downtown!

Came to Sacramento on a work trip and this was the dinner spot we chose. We went on the earlier side (east coasters eating out west LOL) so it wasn't too busy though we did have a reservation. I loved the aesthetic and overall vibes of this place. Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu and provided excellent service. Their cocktails were great, especially their espresso martini. The food was prepared as requested and tasted amazing. We ended up staying a drinking for a bit and I have to say this place is even more of a vibe at night with their lighting. On that note, we were not rushed out...something that most places don't necessarily do but just appreciate that we were able to take our time and really enjoy. Had a really good time!

Dine Downtown night, 3 course, $45 price fix. It was busy. We were seated 30 minutes after reservation, had to ask for our wine to be delivered as our first courses arrived before the wine ordered 15 minutes before. Check was $150.00 for 2 price fix meals ($90), 2 glasses of wine ($30) with tax and tip. I have mixed feelings about Dine Downtown. The stated reason is to Patronize businesses during the January slowdowns, while allowing patrons the opportunity to dine at a reduced cost. In theory it gives an opportunity to sample a restaurant before investing (in what has become) the $300 dinner date. But I wonder if restaurants take this as an opportunity to showcase their best work, or to cut corners. I would like to think that an upscale french bistro knows that coq au vin should be braised fork tender dark meat, and thus, should not include chicken breast. This chef did not, or did not care, and the result was a straw dry inedible chicken breast. Not even sure the breast was braised - could have been cooked elsewhere and added to the "sauce" before serving. Sauce was a bit thin and watery, with no hint of bacon or cognac, no depth. Husband ordered French Onion Soup and "Flan" for 1st and 3rd courses. The soup was flavorful and not overly salty. But when we compared his soup (photo below) to those of others on Yelp (who ordered off the "regular" menu), clearly his soup was not that. The flan was surprising light, which we enjoyed, but wondered why they would be serving flan, instead of the French cousin, creme brulee. I ordered the salad, as first course, which was very fresh, and delightful, the fennel and radishes sweet and the baby arugula just perfect. I would've loved a bit more, the portion size resembling more a large garnish. 3rd Course lemon creme puff was frankly comical, a single 1x2 inch puff with 3 nickel sized drops of sauce. (Photo makes it appear larger than irl, this was served on a bread plate) Honestly, I would be embarrassed to present such a thing as a "course." As for the entree, I ordered the Beef Bourguignon, which was tough and gristly and again should have been fork tender. The "pressed pototo" said to be included was a yellow finn simply boiled and smashed and added to the braise before serving, as were the three tiny carrots and six peas. Zero mushrooms or root vegetables (other than the tiny carrots) though they were promised. (Perhaps the lobbyists got those?) Again, I felt they were pretending with this dish, sprinkling a few vegetables before serving and pretending it was all cooked together. The meat was not of the quality they typically serve, (I would hope) but will never know for certain because I would not invest in this dish at full freight having experienced the faux Frenchness of it all. So while the entrees were both dinner sized portions, neither of us finished them. In sum, I will assume the goal of this restaurant was to keep us all on our New Years Resolution Diets, allowing us to dine out without truly indulging. We both loved our wine choices, and the soup and salad were above average. If we ever return to the Brasserie DM, it will be for this and no more.

First of all we were seated 30 minutes after our reservation which normally would not be such an issue, however guests near us with a later reservation were seated first. No matter, hopefully the food would make up for it, it did not. We opted for the dine Sacramento course. The potato leek soup was nice but the Coq Au Vin was subpar due to the extremely dry chicken. What was really disappointing was the fact we ordered our food almost 15 minutes before the couple beside up yet they, whom ordered the exact same thing as us were served a good time before we were. Now the dessert, I felt like a mouse eating that pastry, not to mention it was dry and tasted as if it was sitting on the counter for a week. Besides the gorgeous atmosphere I don't recommend.

I had really high hopes! The ambience is fabulous, but the food and the service could use improvement. We came for dine downtown so we could try a few items all at once, and we will not be back. I got the potato leek soup, the coq au vin, and the profiterole for dessert. The soup was bland, and the chicken was supremely dry. When I told our server about the dry chicken, he responded with "if it's not your dish, it's not your dish." So, I ordered the pasta instead. The pasta was dusted with what appeared to be Kraft Parmesan cheese and served with an offensively sweet tomato sauce. I really wanted to love this place, but I was so disappointed. Dine downtown might not be worth it - especially if the restaurants treat it as a cheap way for everyone to dine with them, as opposed to an opportunity to gain new customers that keep coming back.

Worst service I've ever experienced at a "fine dinning" restaurant. The host was absolutely atrocious, disrespectful, and rude to numerous guests. The food quantity was great but the quality was trash. It lacked any flavor and lacked basic seasoning. The server appeared absolutely bothered by damn near everything and everyone. If you're planning on booking a reservation, don't bother because they won't honor your reservation times. The host was seating people based on first come first serve basis. So not sure what the point of a reservation is? Overall, this is a terrible establishment and not worth the time nor money.

Another fantastic dinning experience at Brasserie. We started with raw oysters, which was delicious. I also love the gravlox. The cured salmon paired very nicely with the shallots and eggs on toasted baguettes. For my main dish, I ordered the le steak frites au poivre. The ribeye was tender and tasted amazing with the brandy peppercorn sauce. It was prepared to the perfect temperature of medium rare. The fries were great as well. I am already looking forward to my next visit!

All of it went well ! Great place with fabulous food , service and libations . A do not miss before the theater or any time!!!

I sit here shocked to be writing this poor review. We were excited to finally try this acclaimed French restaurant. The service was horrible. The waiter was quite odd to start out he kept telling us a special and then telling us but that costs and he would say a price. He did not do this with anyone else around us. He simply told them the specials. Very strange. We asked to be seated by the window at a table in an empty spot that we preferred (instead of being seated in a booth of shared seating section) upon arrival. He told us no that it's for a seating of 3 and he cannot sit us there. Okay that seemed logical I guess. Puzzling. About 10 min later he blurts out oh the lobbyist are here (all giddy about it). 5 min after that he's seating 3 lobbyist female regulars he knew by name at the table we wanted) they did not have a reservation. They quickly ask 10 min later if they can sit at another 4 person table nearby that they like better and guess what they said no problem we can make that happen (another staff) who reseated the 3 to a 4 person table. Moving along we were excited to try this food. I asked if I could replace a potato option with their garlic mashed potatoes. I was quickly met with a no we don't have that. I said well this other dish on the menu comes with it. He said yeah that goes with that dish. I replied oh ok. Puzzled looking. He then quickly said well let me ask the chef but it's probably a no but let me see. He comes back out says yes we can do that for you. I had the Boeuf Bourguignon. It was lacking seasoning. And those garlic mashed potatoes were runny. It needed a spoon to eat with the sauce. That runny. See photo. But sadly I never got that spoon until at the end of eating it. Keep reading. Our waiter attentively looked after the lobbyist and another family table of 3 sitting at a table of 4. Not once did he check with us. A while later the seating guy comes by to turn that table we wanted from a table of 3 to suddenly a table of 2. He quickly comes by asks everything good? I said well I do need a spoon please. He shortly answers let me get you a spoon. Still our waiter never came by. But he stopped by the other guests tables checking in and asking how things were. Only two other tables of people were seated near us in a very small area. Oh but he did come by at the very end to clear our plates and ask if we want dessert. We declined and quickly asked for the check. The ambiance is pretty that's about all I can say positive about this establishment. Today was my birthday. This was not what I had in mind. Very horrible experience by far.

We decided to pick BDM for our second dinner during Sacramento's Dine Downtown 2025. With an early dinner reservation during a Sunday, street parking wasn't a problem within Sacramento's Cathedral area. Entrance was via the Esquire Tower lobby. We got seated immediately after checking in with the host. For drinks we had our usual Espresso Martini (Carajillo a la Roche) and Old Fashioned (Winter Cherry OF). Pour Commencer (to start): - Butter Lettuce and shaved Radish salad with Sherry & Dijon Vinaigrette - Puree of Roasted Sunchoke & Mushroom with Ham & Gruyère Gougère (puff pastry) Plats Principaux (main dish) - Bœuf Bourguignon - Duck Confit Cassoulet Dessert (just learned it's French) - Baba au Rhum (Sponge Cake Soaked in Spiced Rum Syrup, Apricot Preserve and Chantilly) - Gateaux au Carottes Americaine (Classic Carrot Cake with Pineapple & Cream Cheese Frosting) Mispronounciations aside, it was a decent French themed dinner for us. Though quite limited with indoor seating, they did a great job in harmonizing the full bar and decor (1930's) with the tables and chairs. The staff was attentive enough to check on us often. It was a "frequent change of tableware in between courses" kinda meal which earns BDM 5 stars.

Tucked inside the Citizen Hotel is Brasserie Du Monde and its separate cafe. The cafe is where the happy hour is located. You cannot order happy hour items in the main dining room. The food in the main restaurant was tasty. The French onion soup was oniony (as it should be). The deviled eggs were precisely prepared and topped with small accoutrements which provided interesting flavor (such as a pickle), and visual presentation. I particularly enjoyed the beef Bourguignon, which had not just smashed potatoes as a side but root vegetables in a tart and acidic red wine reduced sauce. The service was okay. Unfortunately, our server forgot to inform us of the night's specials (we overheard our server telling another table after we ordered). And the hanger steak came out rare even though it was ordered medium -- an obvious oversight the kitchen should have realized when the hanger steak was sliced for plating. The hanger steak was remade upon bringing it the server's attention, who was apologetic. The restaurant did have live music on the Saturday night that we were there. I would give Brasserie Du Monde another visit despite the small service mistakes.

From one day to another they started charging for sides without saying anything? Thanks for randomly raising the price $8 on my single easy and close lunch option. Then your manager just shrugs and says he doesn't make the rules? Bad change, bad customer service.

My first time dining here was during this past Dine Downtown. I made a reservation since I knew it would be busy. I am glad I did given that we were not seated until 30 minutes after our original reservation time. By the time we started dinner, I had two French 75s. LOL I was impressed with their prix fixe menu because they offered five entrees. I ordered the Guillaume's Cassoulet (Duck Confit), and my best friend ordered the Bœuf Bourguignon. We both started with the soup (pureé of roasted sunchoke & mushroom, shallots, cream, ham & gruyère gougère) and finished with the Baba au Rhum (sponge cake soaked in spiced rum syrup, apricot preserve, chantilly). Unfortunately, my entree was overly salty, which is to be expected because it involves a curing process. I would like to come back to order from their regular menu to see the difference!

Dear Brasserie du Monde Team, Every time I'm in Sacramento, I make it a point to dine with you -- it's truly one of my favorite parts of visiting the city. The food is consistently outstanding -- beautifully prepared, flavorful, and authentically French -- and the service is equally exceptional. I especially appreciate that your team always makes me feel welcome and remembered from one trip to the next. Thanks!

Amazing food! Excellent service. This place always makes me feel special. Such a gem right here in downtown Sacramento. Staff are so friendly and are on top of providing an amazing experience. The place looks beautiful with 2 seat tables as well as 4. There is an outdoor dining area if you want to do some people watching.

I went here for lunch 2 times recently, the best items are duck confit, gnocchi with sunchoke crema, tartare (both beef and salmon) and french onion soup. I highly recommend all of those. The Necromancer cocktail was also delicious. Service was fast and friendly. I also love sitting outside on a nice day. I'll be back for sure.

My coworker and I came to the cafe after our lunch at Mayahuels and ordered some drinks. I had the matcha with maybe raspberry or strawberry syrup and he had the chai. I LOVED this place. So cozy and intimate. The drinks were delicious too.

When in Sacramento... my fav hidden gem Brasserie du Monde near the convention center. Sitting on the patio feels like a little cafe in Paris. The food and drinks so too! Had their version of an aperol spritz with the charcuterie platter. Perfection!

Good food, good service and a nice setting. The duck confit is has crisp skin and excellent plating, the pork chop was cooked perfectly and the fat was rendered well. Steak tartare was nicely seasoned with capers and great brioche toast and pickles. The desert was great and my server really knew her wine pairings

We were high on a wonderful Parisian vacation so my wife looked up this place. It was awesome that they had parking else it may be hard jn the downtown areas. Ella right opposite does Valet parking but they charge for it. So this was definitely a plus. As soon as we entered my 3-year old recognized the Eiffel Tower land yelled it out loud much to wait staff being impressed with this guest :-) Our server was courteous & knowledgeable about the food. We ordered drinks which were awesome. My wife ordered the mussels which come with fries that are made in duck fat. They are delicious. I got the steak which was tasty. This is the best French food in town and we will definitely come back when we have a French food craving!

We went and tried Brasserie Du Monde for the 1st time for 2025 Dine Downtown with a couple of friends. I must say I was pleasantly surprised and impressed with the quality of food and service. Our server was attentive throughout our meal and we all enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant. Since we went on a Sunday, we were lucky enough to snag street parking but our friends parked in the Hyatt's parking garage. Most of us had the salad option for the 1st course. It was very fresh and herbaceous. One friend had the soup and really enjoyed it. 3 of us had the Beef Bourgogne and one had the risotto. Everyone enjoyed their entrees. The desserts were just ok but a nice way to end the meal and night. I would definitely recommend Brasserie Du Monde and would visit again in the future.

I am visiting Sacramento so that I can watch my granddaughter dance in the Nutcracker. I walked by this place on my way to the performing arts center and decided to stop in for lunch. Very friendly staff. Beautiful decor. Extensive and highly varied menu. I had eggs Florentine that were absolutely delicious and perfectly cooked. A nice red wine to accompany it. In my opinion, one of the best restaurants in the country

We were attending a conference in Sacramento just down the block. The lunch crowd can be busy, I recommend reservations. My biggest complaint is short staff. We ordered and watched people come in after us & eat while we waited for pretty much the same items. The waitress was hustling so I'm sure the problem. There was a waitress, bar tender, manager & hostess. They were all trying to help each other. The meals were good. I went twice in one week. Once as a couple & second with a group. Same experience both times.

I feel the need to first say that when it's New Year's Eve, and you're out till midnight, this is the kind of place you're hoping to find. Atmospherically cozy with an ambiance to fit the occasion, this French restaurant is truly a gem in Sacramento. The service was knowledgeable and friendly, the food was exquisite (maybe the best beef bouvegniogn we've had), and when the the clock struck midnight, the management led the way in welcoming in the new year. A complete experience of pleasure.

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Brasserie Du Monde. Steak and frites is one of my favorite meals and theirs did not disappoint! My steak was cooked to perfection and my fries were fresh and crispy. My mom ordered the duck it was okay but I enjoy duck more at Chinese restaurants if that makes sense. The wine was good and complemented both of our meals. The dessert we enjoyed as well , the cheesecake was good and fresh and the crème brûlée was as expected. Can't really go wrong on crème brûlée! I definitely would come here again I would like to try their brun

I Was lucky enough to get in on the last day of the Dine Downtown 2025 Series at Brasserie Du Monde. This looks like a fabulous restaurant and to get a three course sampling at Brasserie is an extraordinary experience. The menu's first course consisted of either the butter lettuce salad with Sherry & Dijon Vinaigrette or the Purée of Roasted Sunchoke & Mushroom soup. My girlfriend and I got one of each, both fabulous. The entrees were numerous but we both got the Bœuf Bourguignon Braised Beef Short Rib, Potatoe Pureé, Mushrooms, Snow Peas, Carrots, Red Wine Reduction. Great meaty pieces of beef in a red wine sauce an amazing dish. Last but not least the dessert course offered their classic carrot cake of the Baba au Rhum. We both got the carrot cake which we love as dessert aficionados. This was all for $45.00 a piece which is why the Dine Downtown is such a great deal. Brasserie Du Monde did a fabulous job with the choices and the great service we were offered. We got a great meal and a fabulous selection of some the dishes they offer. This is truly a great use of this Dine Downtown week and we will be back with friends.

My friend and I selected this restaurant for the dine downtown special, this place is a hidden gem. Reservations are recommended-they have free basement parking after 5pm on weeknights. The service was excellent along with the ambience of the restaurant with a French theme. The food was served hot and promptly. We had the mussels and fries as the appetizers which was delicious! This place is a must experience..

Ordered gnocchi here and found it overcooked and mushy, I couldn't even finish it. The server also was not super friendly, and didn't really answer questions regarding the menu. The ambiance however was great, they had awesome live music I really loved it and it made the overall hangout fun.

Took my wife out for her birthday, and we haven't done many (or, any) French restaurants. I like to take her out to nice(r) restaurants, so we decided to give this a go. We started with the cheese platter, which was a cheese platter should be.....good combinations, toasted bread, some fruit, and this included honey. The only "not as good" food item would be their version of a scotch egg. The hollendaise sauce tasted like a spicy, sour mustard, so it was hard to eat the huge amount of it. Not bad, but unless a few people are sharing, it may be difficult to finish. I ordered the filet mignon, which was cooked perfectly, and the mustard sauce was a great accompaniment. The sweet potato cake was amazing, as I typically am not a huge sweet potato fan. The spinach was a great contrast to the richness of the steak. She enjoyed her salmon as well. The creme brulee was perfect, and as it was a birthday, complimentary. Our server had exceptional tastes and great recommendations. My wife's wine selection went perfectly with her salmon, and he was very attentive. Overall, highly recommended. A little pricey to fully enjoy the menu, but definitely worth it for a special occasion

Had my Birthday dinner last evening at Brasserie Du Monde and everything was as excellent as always...top level service from the second you step inside. Lovely table in a private setting with a view of K Street . Excellent Bar service and knowledgeable waiters. The food was prepared perfectly and the presentation was beautiful. I had muscles and scallops and my wife had the salmon. One of the outstanding features of this restaurant is the free parking in the basement (parking downtown can be a challenge). We will of course return since the menu always has something

Had dinner here with a friend to check out their Vegan Chef Challenge items - everything was delicious! I was happy to hear that they are incorporating vegan items into their regular menu. The aspereges grillee du pay dish was incredible, as was the gnocchi. Extensive cocktail menu and the drinks we tried were wonderful. Very nice ambience with thoughtful decor and art. Very professional wait staff. Also a perk, Brasserie Du Monde has their own parking beneath the building. I look forward to returning.

Wonderful dinner. Celebrating a birthday and the experience was superb. The menu changes seasonally so what you see on the web is not necessarily what their menu of the day is but it certainly will be close. They have an amazing list of interesting creative drinks from the bar we started with cocktails and the gravelox smoked salmon with capers, finely chopped egg, sour cream and toast points. The portion was enormous this appetizer would comfortably suit 4 to 6 people I love smoked salmon and we managed to polish off most of it but it's a lot of salmon. Had the butter lettuce vinaigrette salad which was simple and perfect. We shared two entrées: the scallops with risotto and the duck. Both were superb. The scallops were some of the most deliciously prepared I've had in a long time and the risotto really made the dish. The duck was divine too but autocorrect is making me crazy trying to write about it. It's an interesting menu they have enough variety to really please most people but not so extensive that it makes it difficult for a kitchen to do a good job with it. They have struck a really good balance in their menu choices. If you're a vegan this is not a restaurant for you because there's butter in most things involving French cooking and I would say if your focus is fairly strict diet this is not gonna be your happy place however for those of us who like a more omnivore diet it was awesome. I'd say it's a good choice for a special occasion a really nice date or any other time you wanted to have a particularly nice meal it really hit it out of the park. While it's not an inexpensive restaurant, the prices were definitely customary. I felt the cost was reasonable for the food and drinks. Free underground parking was a great option, especially if you don't want to walk around downtown at night. This is definitely going on my list of restaurants to return to in the future. Almost forgot desert! It was a birthday so despite being stuffed we had to have dessert. They featured a fresh fig tarte with ice cream as a special. Also "needed" to try another pastry so had the Napoleon with layers of cream, fresh raspberries, marionberries, and pastry. Delicious. The service was impeccable: pleasant and gracious. I don't know how they could do a better job with this. I expected a nice dinner I just didn't expect one that was this well rounded and good. I just returned from a trip to New York and the experience at Brasserie Du Monde was equivalent to some of the nicer restaurants we visited in New York City. Because of the proximity to the Capital I think it gets very very busy at times when session is bustling but it was a relatively quiet night. The ambience and the service could not have been more pleasant. Highly recommend; this is a gem.

My daughter picked this place, and it was perfect. In San Francisco, a fine dining place like this would be exorbitantly expensive, impossible to reserve, crowded, tiny and rushed. Here, we had a late midweek dinner with a nice view of the leafy main street all lit up beautifully, and it wasn't crowded or rushed at all. Bartender made a magnificent Old Cuban cocktail, and our waiter handled our order, including a last minute addition of oysters, with aplomb. He recommended an excellent glass of wine to go with my salad nicoise. The pate was hearty and flavorful, and my daughter's st Jacques was also excellent. We parked in the garage, conveniently. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the total bill, including a luscious crème brûlée, was well worth it. Top rating.

We had high hopes, but unfortunately they did not meet all our expectations. Positives : 1) French Onion soup . The star of the menu and a must try . It was excellent. 2) the chicken was cooked well and tasted good , but the overall dish was very uninteresting and priced high for what it was . 3 ) the fries served with my steak was crispy and delicious. 4) friendly service , they take reservations, and convenient location for dinner if you are catching a show at theater. 10 percent off your menu if you have theater tickets . The Not So Positives: 1) The limited menu and high prices. 2) Food quality seems inconsistent. My steak was super fatty and it had an overpowering rosemary gravy that was way over seasoned. Made it nearly inedible. I scrapped most of the sauce off before eating . 3 ) my cocktail didn't taste like it was made with any expertise . It had too much gin and not much other flavor notes . I noticed most of the drinks coming out from the bar were not prepared or filled to the rim . Wow very amateur on the bartenders part to not fill a cocktail glass to the rim as it was designed. 4) not too many things to choose from , and again it wasn't cheap.

This is an updated review. We were planning on going out for a lovely meal, and I was super excited that this coincided with the annual dine downtown Sacramento. If you're not familiar with the dine, downtown experience, it's generally when a good dozen restaurants will create specialty meals for a set price, and it usually features some of their best menu items. Brasserie Du Monde is definitely one of my favorite date night restaurants. Well, at least it was... We made reservations, and when we arrived, the restaurant was absolutely packed. I was super excited to see so many people in the restaurant. It's usually busy, but not like this. The host did his best to get a seated right away, and have us wait over in the bar area until our reserved table was ready. We looked over the regular menu, trying to decide if we wanted to enjoy the dine downtown, or if we wanted to order from the regular menu. We both opted for dine downtown, and at $45 per person, there's the thought process that you're either getting a really good deal and it's going to be fabulous, or you wonder if it's going to go in the opposite direction. The meal started out with a potato potage, that was barely edible. I can't think of one time with the exception of possibly french fries, that I actually requested salt and pepper for my soup. It literally was runny, lacked taste, and the little bits of potato that were in the soup were undercooked because they were so hard they weren't edible. We both ordered the lamb shank, and it was served over polenta. The polenta much like the soup was completely underwhelming, and was drowned by the Au jus of the meat. The lamb itself was super tender, and while the exterior of the meat had some flavor to it, it definitely was not meat that had been marinated or seasoned in any kind of way. It just tasted like cooked meat. We were told that lamb shank is not something that they normally have on the menu, and I hadn't recalled seeing it, so I was excited to try something new to me. Most of my meal ended up being packed to go. Perhaps the fact that the meat was covered with an unnecessary amount of arugula and field greens, should've been a clue. It did not enhance the flavor profile, and it felt like I was chewing grass with my meat. Just not a good taste or feeling. As if the first two courses weren't troubling enough, dessert was the horrible icing on the top. It was so so bad that I literally want to cry. I ordered the chocolate mousse, and he ordered the rum cake with chantilly cream on top. The chocolate mousse... I don't know I don't even have words for how horrible it was. I literally took one bite and push the plate away. It was warm, it tasted like it had been sitting out for a very long time, and I'm hoping the little bits and pieces that were in it were chocolate chips , but they definitely did not help with the flavor or the texture. The fruit coulis was tart and the flavor profiles just did not go well together. All in all, I just don't know that this is a restaurant that I will go back to. It was an expensive experience that was super disappointing. Now for the service... I could call the waitress out by name, but suffice to say the initial of her first name begins with an M. Our meal started out with her being obviously unhappy when we did not order any additional drinks. She had little no patience, and when I attempted to ask her a couple of questions about some of the menu items prior to ordering, the attitude that she exerted was one of not wanting to be bothered, and clearly just wanted us to place our orders so she could be on her way. She never bothered to check on us during the meal to find out how the meal actually was with the exception of coming by and picking up the soup bowls. When she did make an appearance, it was to box up my meal, and even with that she took off before anything could be said about practically a full meal being boxed to go. As a sidenote, someone else dropped off our desserts. She did drop off the check, and all of a sudden decided that was an opportunity for her to smile at both of us. The smile felt disingenuous, and came across as a don't forget to tip me well smile. Her lack of service, her attitude, and just her overall demeanor added to a very unpleasant meal, and will ensure that I won't be back. There are far too many other restaurants that deserve to do well, this sadly is not one of them.

It's a cute little place. But it was just not it. For starters the wait staff even questioned we had a reservation. Literally had a email confirmation. But they acted like we just snuck in, the time we were there. The food took sooo long to even get to our table. Even the bread, we waited on bread for 20 plus minutes. My partner had the duck confit. It was good no idea why it came out on a bed of beans though. And I mean quite a lot. My food? Oh I wouldn't know my scallops came out smelling of nothing but ammonia. The waitress was very sorry about it. But the kitchen just made excuses. As if my partner and I didn't have a sense of smell. ‍ I thought this was going to be a cute fun date with awesome food. But it's a big no for us.

Great restaurant. A gem in the middle of downtown. Good food and service was awesome. Upscale ambience.

Superb Moules Frites--a house specialty and the best part of the meal. We sampled two of the 7 or 8 gin specialty cocktails--both very different but excellent. Duck confit dish was very good. Pork dish was unevenly cooked--the center cut medium pieces were tender but the outer pieces were more well done and chewier. Not sure the sauce for the pork worked--more like an American barbecue sauce taste than something authentically French. Service was very attentive and it was nice to have live music. Would return to try different dishes next time.

I came from my dine downtown experience and they did not disappoint as usual! I ordered the soup and it was absolutely delicious and the braising beef absolutely delicious full of flavor did not disappoint me at all! And for the dessert the carrot cake was superb! I absolutely love this restaurant because they have free parking which is absolutely great for downtown. The service was excellent they understood the assignment cuz I had to be to work in the morning so I didn't want to be there long... I love the environment of the place because it's so relaxing. I would recommend doing this restaurant every year for dine downtown because it's just absolutely on point each year!

We came here because it was close to the theatre. We arrived at noon on a Saturday and I'm glad we made reservations. There were quite a few tables that seemed to have the same idea as us. We were given the brunch menu, but I was hoping for lunch though. I ordered the salmon benedict with a salad as my side. I enjoyed it overall, and liked how the English muffin was thin. I wasn't able to finish my food though as I was short on time. The service was friendly, but a bit slow. We were happy to find that we got a 10% discount if you are going to/from a show. Apparently they also offer free parking nearby.

Service was good but the food was just meh. Ordered three things and the fries that came with the mussels were the only thing we truly enjoyed. Everything was so close to being good but in every dish something was missing or off. The salad was technically fine but lacked any punch, just bland. The sauce used for the mussels somehow amplified the fishy taste rather than balancing the flavors. The beef in the Boeuf Bourguignon was tough which was so disappointing because the sauce was quite tasty. Overall, not worth the price.

My husband and I went here for the first time last night. There were a couple of little glitches, but they were handled well. Our server, Alex, was great! I had the gnocchi and it was unbelievably delicious! My husband had the boeuf bourguignon and it was yummy. The drinks, I had the Honey Badger and my husband had Zac's ginger & whiskey sour, both were lovely! They had a trio of musicians that started around 6 pm and they were perfect! Loved every second. Can't wait to go back and try some other dishes and drinks!

thank you for the adding-a-zero-to-my-tip-wrong fiasco on top of a meal 10 pistachios, four slices of white bread, lone raspberry, and not one but TWO!!!! strawberries!!! And maybe 18 cabbage leaves with a tablespoon of vinagrette for 40$ they added in extra "0" to the end of my tip - making it more than the entire meal as a whole. I get making a mistake but my server friends told me that is incredibly stupid on their part bc they should verify what both the tip and total say and it sounds like they blindly typed in the tip and never double checked. resulting in me having to call for a refund which they also messed up. it's all sorted out thankfully but for a restaurant that expects you to pay for a "high quality" experience it's incredibly embarrassing. this has never happened to me or anyone i know, too

I loved the experience of eating here! The lighting was perfectly romantic, the servers were good looking and dressed nice, the food was served hot and fresh! The risotto, duck and rum sponge cake were my favorites!

Met a friend here for Happy Hour and had a wonderful experience. Nicholas, the bartender is very personable and creative. We tried a few of his signature cocktails at his recommendation and they were outstanding. Great ambience, excellent cheese plate , can't wait to return!