La Gare French Restaurant

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 ☺️!

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 😊

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.

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.

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.

Top notch service and top notch environment. Food is good but no wow factors. Tried the beef Wellington and it was very tender. It is a little pricy but it was worth it. I will keep it short for you to explore. Will visit again if I’m in the area.

La Gare French Restaurant: A charming French dining spot that delivers authentic flavors and elegant presentation. The menu boasts classic French dishes like coq au vin, escargot, and rich duck confit, all prepared with care and finesse. The ambiance is cozy and sophisticated, perfect for a romantic dinner or a special night out. The staff is knowledgeable and attentive, enhancing the overall experience. Wine pairings are thoughtfully selected to complement the cuisine. La Gare offers a delightful taste of France with excellent service and a welcoming atmosphere.

La Gare was good. Our party ordered the beef Wellington, the New York steak and the broiled chicken. Entree came with minestrone and salad which were delicious. All entrees were juicy and tender but the only thing I didn't appreciate was everything was drenched in butter. Other than that, the service was good and atmosphere was nice to sit outside.

La Gare French was one of my favorite places,till the last time I ate there.Which from this point on will be known as as the French Dennys!Started bad as a roach/bug was in wine men.Food bland on cafeteria plastic plates,Sever spilled my port and brought me an inferior glass back,It was just a disaster.Friday night no reservation needed‼This was May of 2025,I probably will give them one more chance as we have been so happy there before.

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 !

Date: Saturday, August 16th, 2025 Time: 5:30pm Party of: 3 Meal: Birthday Dinner Reservation Made: via OpenTable a few hours prior *Escargot ($18) *Pate ($19) *Sweetbread ($20) *Lamb ($52) *Pepper Steak: Rare ($45) *Crab Cake as Entree ($20) *deLorimier Cabernet ($60) *Corkage ($25) *Creme Carmel ($10) *Cappuccino ($6.50) *Espresso ($5.50) My parents and I were staying at the Hyatt nearby and this restaurant was walkable. My parents also adore old school French food, so we decided to check this spot out. It's not that hard to get a rezzie so no need to plan ahead. I adored two of the apps. The pate was creamy. The escargot buttery and perfect for bread dunking. The sweetbreads were sauced a little too much for my liking. Ended up being a little mushy, but the sauce itself was good. All their entrees come with soup and salad which is awesome. Restaurants rarely do this now. The lamb was a good portion and cooked nicely. The steak was a little over, but it was fine, When I saw rare I mean like french rare. Dessert was okay. The creme carmel was a little burnt so bitter, but otherwise the texture was nice. Our server was wonderful. So friendly and attentive. Made our dinner a fun time since we were kind of celebrating my dad and my bdays. They even gave us the complimentary cutest chocolate mousse with a candle in it. Being open since 1979, La Gare has been around for quite a while. If in the mood for old school French food in Santa Rosa, would definitely recommend. REVIEW #3834

We ended up at La Gare after being evacuated from the Calistoga fires, exhausted and just looking for a warm meal. Unfortunately, what we got was one of the strangest and worst dining experiences I've had in years. The staff were friendly enough, but that's where the positives stopped. I asked if I could upgrade the tomato soup that comes with the prix fixe menu to the French onion. It's only a $2 difference on the menu, but was told no -- instead I'd need to pay $12 for the French onion a la carte. Okay, but not okay. And here's where things took a turn into comedy: the French onion soup was taking so long that the staff decided to bring us the tomato soup anyway... which means we got a pre-soup, soup. Who knew that was even a thing? Unfortunately, it was brown, tasted like beef, and had zero tomato flavor. When the French onion finally showed up, it was drowned in brandy and Worcestershire, so salty and unbalanced it was more punishment than pleasure. The salad course didn't redeem anything -- the "verde salad" tasted like fresh grass clippings, as if someone had just run a lawn mower and dumped the bag into a bowl. By this point, we had already been sitting for an hour waiting for entrées. Meanwhile, we watched people stroll in and out of the kitchen with wine glasses like it was a private party. Maybe they were having fun back there, but none of that joy made it to the food. By 9:30 pm, exhausted, the fries finally came out -- easily the best thing we ate all night (and yes, the fries were the highlight at a French restaurant). The crab cakes that followed tasted straight from the freezer, and my coq au vin was basically chicken marsala with a fake accent. And then, the grand finale: the bill. We were handed a handwritten check for $174. Doing the math, our food should've totaled about $91, but somehow we were charged $135 for food alone. Shady, to say the least. Our server Jerry was pleasant, but overall this was a 90-minute ordeal of pre-soup soups, grass clippings, and frozen crab cakes capped off with a wildly inflated bill. Unless you enjoy being ripped off while waiting an eternity for mediocre food, I'd suggest staying far, far away from La Gare

We've been coming to La Gare for close to 40 years. You can always depend on this restaurant for an excellent meal! Decided to write a review because they added a dessert called a " Chocolate Caramel Dome"-- oh my! So good! If you go there, be sure to try it. For entrees our favorite is the Beef Wellington, but the prime rib and Coq Au Vin are also great. The waitstaff is also very attentive and professional. Love this place!

Ambience was incredibly romantic, beautifully paced and lovely home-y fine dining feel.

Definitely friendly for solos! My server was Amy I'm in town for a conference. I asked my hotel the best local restaurants. For French, they recommended La Gare. When I arrived for my reservation, I was immediately seated at my beautiful table. Service was fast, polite and informative. This is a 45 year family owned restaurant. All meals come with soup and salad. The soup was a bit subtle in flavor. Salad was fresh, however, the oil to vinegar mix was too heavy on oil. It maybe my taste buds. It was a bit too subtle for me. Beef Wellington: My dad's a Texan. There's only one way to eat steak - garlic, salt n pepper rub, seared and medium rare. So a pastry around the steak is a little weird. I'm not sold on the pastry and will try again. The sauce was divine - what you expect from the French. Scooped up every bit. The cook was a perfect medium rare (As you can see). The veggies was cooked to perfection and the potatoes so crisp. They have a wide selection of desserts. I came for the cherry jubilee. I had it once. The order was for two people and they accommodated me. They cooked it in front of me and it didn't disappoint. I inhaled the dessert. I recommend whole heartedly. And Amy just informed me of the other gastronomic experiences to have here.

We had heard of this renowned French restaurant for many years and my husband had been there 30 years ago. But when we saw it highly rated on Check Please!, we decided to visit during a stay in Santa Rosa. We stayed at the nearby Courtyard by Marriott so walked less than 5 minutes to a 7 pm dinner reservation. They were jam packed with a line out the door and asked us to return at 7:15. So we went for a drink at Grossman's since they have no on site bar at the restaurant. We were seated promptly at 7:15 and they acknowledged my birthday. We brought a special Camus cab sauv and they charge a $25/corkage. Many people were eating escargot and other French specialties. The entrees come with soup and salad included. We started with a hearty vegetable soup which had carroty flavor and was quite good. Next up was a basic green salad with a tart vinegarette and tomato. It was very average and I didn't finish it all. My husband asked for crispy sweetbreads, served with rice and veggies ($40). He said it was ok but not the best he's had. I ordered the prawns bordelaise which were very good but super rich ($42). Served with the same rice and veggies. They served a complimentary chocolate mousse for my birthday, and we both ordered a Ware's port ($14/each). No rush to leave, which was nice. The service was excellent and atmosphere was nice but a bit old school. It's family run so very well loved in the Santa Rosa community.

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.

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 resturant with such great reviews.

Excellent hospitality. Run by a gregarious brother and sister, with a fantastic wait staff. Great wine recommendations. The beef Wellington was delicious, French onion soup top notch. A little slow on Saturday night, but no big issues. Would definitely go back.

This is a very cute and inviting restaurant. Love the old brick and interesting seating. I made the reservation for my 60th birthday and I was seated immediately. I ordered the lamb chops which came with potato leek soup, a butter lettuce salad, crispy potatoes and mixed vegetables. The crunchy roll was really tasty, as well. Everything was prepared well and enjoyable. I finished with the creme rules, which is my favorite. They put in 2 candles and a happy birthday card. Too cute.

So, my hubby and I were seated in the main dining room. There were heart balloons on the chairs and other Valentines Day decorations. Ambiance was romantic. Inside feels like you're in a chateau in the Swiss Alps. As soon as we sat down, this hostess took our coats and we had water and bread on the table. Delicious sourdough rolls with chilled butter. Our server was Katie and she was fantastic! Service was stellar. So attentive yet really well paced. We sat for 2.5 hours and enjoyed every minute. The busses were super friendly and kept the service moving properly. Loved the linens and the nice silverware. They had a nice wine list. But we both had the Non-Alcoholic Best Day Brewing West Coast IPA. Our shared appetizer was the Escargot. There were 6 snails with large beautiful shells. They were piping hot, sitting in a garlic herb butter sauce. They were so good. I could have had another plate. Our entrees come with soup and salad. The soup that evening was the Potato Leek Soup. But we also wanted to have the French Onion Soup, so our server said for us to have both. The Potato Leek Soup was fresh with little diced potatoes and chopped leeks. It was creamy but light. Nice soup. The French Onion Soup came out very hot. It was picture perfect. Solid top of melted gruyere cheese sprinkled with herbs and a slice of baguette just underneath the surface. When you dig your spoon in, steam comes out and reveals the broth, lots of caramelized onions and more bread. It had a super flavorful broth. There were plenty of onions, herbs and soft bread soaking up all that yummy broth. Next came a simple small side salad with lettuce, tomato and shredded carrots with a nice vinaigrette. My husband ordered the Boeuf Bourguignon and this was the best dish of the night. It was the one of the nights specials as well as a Calamari Steak. The beef was so tender and sat alongside mashed potatoes that were to die for and some asparagus and carrots. Vegetables were cooked perfectly. It was so good. I ordered the Filet Sole Almondine. The fish was flaky and cooked perfectly. The almonds and bacon added a nice texture. A squirt of lemon added to lemon butter sauce. It came with rice, asparagus and carrots. The veggies were cooked perfectly too. It was nice and light. We couldn't finish either entree. We got to go containers we were so full. But our busses said we had to get the dessert special...Key Lime Pie. My husband doesnt loke pie so he ordered the Wild Blackberry and Cabernet Sorbet. It came with two large scoops. Simple, creamy and a good flavor. Key Lime Pie was the winner. Excellent advice. Best key lime pie ever. It was on a Graham cracker crust. It had toasted coconut and lime slices on the plate. Perfect way to end the meal along with a Cappuchino. The presentation of the food is simple and classic french. It feels like the dishes are coming out of a home kitchen. I want to go back for the tableside Caesar salad and the filet medallions.

Our group of 5 went to La Gare to celebrate selling our house. This place hasn't changed in 40 years and neither has the menu. But everything they make they do very well. Service is spot on too. You can definitely tell when Rodger wasn't the one to make the sauces or potatoes though. I didn't take any pictures of our entrees because they weren't as good as usual. Potatoes were quite chewy instead of crisp and fluffy and the bordelaise sauce was a little bland. But such a nice evening with top notch service.

La Gare is a Sonoma County Staple! Every time I go they have a low lit dim, relaxing vibe. The service is so amazingly friendly and helpful, especially if you've never been before. They have the most amazing, fresh food, The crab cakes and escargot are my favorite starter, The braised half duck is so juicy. The new york steak, Rack of Lamb and the veal options are heaven sent! A definite must in fine dining with a warm family feel.

This is the best restaurant I've ever been to. Great lamb, great wine, great servers. When I used to imagine what the best dining experience would be like, this went above that. In one sitting I met the host, our two servers (one was in training), and the chef. Very warm upscale dining environment. Anyone stating otherwise is wrong. 6/5 stars

Went to La Gare for their feature menu offered during restaurant week (Feb 24 - Mar 2, 2025) . One of the best priced dinner's available through Sonoma County restaurant week. It was a great way to showcase their menu with a couple dishes and get a four course meal for $40 ( Carrot soup, Caesar salad, King Salmon or Beef Bourguignon, and Black Forest Cake or Crème Brûlée. They have a great wine / champagne list and splurged a little to add a bottle. They kept the champagne on ice in the back and came by to top off the glass routinely. The restaurant is cozy and was completely full on the Saturday night visited. A long standing restaurant with loyal customers- everyone enjoying their meal with friends and family. The service was excellent throughout, even the greeting when checking in. Great French food - lovely evening.

Outstanding restaurant! It's been around awhile as noted with the dated decor. Everything else is perfect. Our waiter was wonderful. Explained the food well and made nice recommendations. The food was excellent. The chef goes very light on the salt, so there is a saltshaker on the table. They even use unsalted butter. The portions are perfect especially for us seniors. The big surprise to us was that the meal included soup and salad. It's been a long time since we have seen that. Totally a great experience.

Service was absolutely amazing. Very accommodating for my dog. Changed the propane tank when it ran out. Beef was braised beautifully. The new York steak was cooked perfectly. i was expecting a little more depth from the béarnaise sauce. The crème Brûlée was amazing, but the cheesecake was bit Rich enough. Overall a fantastic dinner. Will definitely be coming back to give the sauce a second chance. Plus, the dog was pampered, so we have to.

I used to go to La Gare for many years, since moving to Santa Rosa in 1998, and it was all right. But recently, the food is not very good. I do not recommend this restaurant.

We went for our anniversary and the staff were gracious, to the point of getting congratulations from many staff many times throughout the night. We ordered the salmon and steak and no notes, just great. I leave four stars because our waiter kept spilling wine on the table and on the escargot plate we had for appetizer so our table was partially soaked. And also we had reserved an outdoor table but that night no one sat outside so we didn't want to be alone in the alley way and they sat is inside, which was very considerate, but it was a tight squeeze of a table, right by where the bussers and waiters come in and out of.

Good food, excellent service. Ambiance is welcoming. Would recommend as a great date restaurant.

I belong to a group of folks who try different restaurants every two weeks. So we don't always know what we are walking into. La Gare was amazing. I had the NY Steak, It was cooked perfectly medium rare. The potatoes and veggies were well done. The restaurant is a very short walk from the SMART Train station in Santa Rosa. I will be back!

Love La Gare, being from Sonoma County was excited to have dinner. Unfortunately, was not a great experience. Came for our birthdays Salad was bland. My mother-in-law ordered chicken co au vin. Was so dry, she could not eat it. Our tenderloin with bordelaise sauce was delicious though potatoes were very dry. Bummer. Decided to skip desert. Not taking any more risks.

Keith made this experience so great. Some of the best service I've had in the last year. Such great meal! Can't wait to return!

Overall I think La Gare is a great dining experience! I went on a Tuesday night and it was relatively quiet in there, which is a nice change from the typical restaurant's loud atmosphere. I thought the tables for two were kind of too small, just made it a little hard to have menus and everything on the table all at once, but that's a small gripe! For our appetizer, my friend and I each got the crab cake, which was phenomenal! Honestly I think it was my favorite thing I ate that night there. The potato leek soup, which came with the meal, was also really tasty. Totally recommend those two things. For entree I got the Coq au Vin. It was ok, maybe a little dry. My friend got the duck a la orange, and that seemed pretty good. The special was some Alaskan salmon, and I kind of wish I got that instead. As for the service, absolutely wonderful! We loved our server Jeff, and would totally request him in the future whenever we come back to eat at La Gare!

Traditional French restaurant. It was very busy on a Friday night. The atmosphere was very lively. Every entree comes with salad and soup. A great value for what you get. Had to get the escargot; garlicky buttery masterpiece. That dish is a must if you come here. I tried the duck. You get a generous amount of duck, with some vegetables and rice pilaf. The duck was cooked perfectly, still very juicy and flavorful. Service was impeccable.

Nice French restaurant. The interior was a little dated and my seat was very hard, but the food and service were great. I ordered the rack of lamb and shared it with a friend. There was a reasonable $9 split plate charge for the extra soup, salad, and sides. Others in our dinner party ordered the Beef Wellington, Sole, Salmon, and Veal Cordon Bleu. Everyone enjoyed their meals. We love the complimentary crusty bread too.

The decor and layout was a throwback to my youth and going out to a fancy restaurant with my parents in the 70s. But, it's nice and clean and the acoustics are really pleasant compared to more comtemporary/hip restaurants of today. It's a full mean -- entree with soup and salad -- so the higher price is worth it. There are 2 vegetarian options but the soup wasn't. The desserts were really good and the waitress was great.

Hidden in plain sight, this "gem" of a restaurant had a fantastic menu that was eclipsed only by the spectacular service we experienced. I've been visiting this area for decades and had not previously taken the time to stop in and taste what La Gare had to offer. Now I realize how much opportunity has been wasted by not eating here. I won't make that mistake again. Check out La Gare at your next opportunity. My only suggestion...add some sauternes to the menu and feature a sparkling wine from neighboring Stonemason Cellars (a true Methode Champenois).

Yet another meal enjoyed by all at La Gare. Two prime ribs, cooked to perfection. Two filets with the green pepper sauce, also cooked to perfection. Service was excellent and friendly and on point. Missed seeing Jackie that night. Ambiance is nice, no loud music, no loud talking, just a nice friendly vibe. You don't last for 40 plus years on bad service or food. La Gare to me is home. When you go home for food and memories you pick your best. La Gare is like coming home. Thank you Roger and Jackie and your parents for creating a place in which I have fond family and food memories of. 54th birthday is in the books, and it was flawless.

First time checking this place out. Went with a friend who's been coming for almost 20 years. I love potato leek soup and this place serves it. I enjoyed my meal, very rich food. Slightly under seasoned however I understand why due to the general clientele being a little older crowd. Aside from that everything was well made and well cooked. We left full with satisfied tummy's Will come back. Nice date night or anniversary. They do have a couple private dining rooms/areas. Nice for work get togethers as well.

Had a wonderful time as always! So happy they could accommodate for gluten sensitivity. New York steak and chateaubriand were superb.

A most awesome dining experience for my 64th birthday! We came in about 5:30 pm and it was a nice quiet stream of customers (an early Sat. eve) We were taken authentically cared for by all. The waitstaff was friendly and attentive without being invasive. The food was amazing. I had the Demi Canard a l'orange. it was so delicious and perfectly prepared. My Mom and friends had the salmon and halibut specials along with the Le Coq au Vin Forestière, we were all more than happy with their meals. As a birthday treat, I was given a lovely chocolate mousse with a candle and birthday wish. I had looked up and noticed the place was completely full of happy, content customers. Such good vibes. Our server Jeri was just lovely. As we left the charming and thoughtful owner came to wish me a happy birthday. I will be making our next reservations soon. Thank you Jackie and Roger.

Cosy and welcoming restaurant. The staff were very attentive and polite. The food was fantastic and served at an efficient pace. The entrees include soup and salad. It's great for a date night or more formal dinner. Street parking but also walkable from the hotels downtown

Beautiful Thanksgiving Dinner with the family! Excellent service and great set menu. They were out of the prime rib when we arrived at 7PM, but thankfully still had the other entrees as options. We look forward to returning!

The service and the food was amazing. My favorite dessert was on the menu. Cream Brûlée

I recently tried La Gare French Restaurant for Sonoma County Restaurant week. La Gare French Restaurant is located in Santa Rosa's historic railroad square. The restaurant is family owned and operated. I made a reservation online a few days in advance. I am happy I did as this place was absolutely packed! Even thought it was busy, we were sat pretty quickly. They had a set menu for restaurant week, which was $35 and included four courses: soup de jour, caesar salad, choice of salmon or filet mignon with veggies and potatoes and a choice of key lime pie or black forest cake. I selected the salmon and black forest cake. Each course was good and gave a good sample of their menu items. The salmon lacked a bit of flavor but overall was pretty good. We dinned inside in their main dining room. The tables are rather close to each other, but with the amount of people it didn't seem like other people could hear your conversations. The staff was very attentive with grabbing plates, brining over water and the next course. I want to come back and try more on the menu and would like to try dining outside in their al fresco dining area.

La Gare was very pleasant brick building. It was a bit crowded because it was a restaurant week so it was a little noisy. I found the service very good our waiter. Keith was very efficient. For restaurant week we got a five course meal for only $35. We had a choice of filet mignon or salmon. I chose the filet mignon and my friend chose the salmon. The potato and leek soup was delicious as was the Caesar salad. I thought the fillet mignon was perfect. It was covered with a mushroom sauce. It came with potatoes and vegetables. The key lime pie was nice and tart.

How can a restaurant that has the best Pommes Frites I've ever tasted get only three stars? They screwed up one of their signature dishes yesterday. My wife and I both had the Beef Wellington and while the meat was properly cooked, as were the vegetables, the pastry was woefully undercooked, especially on the soggy bottom, so you were eating raw dough. Not good considering the one time my daughter made this dish it was far better. But we will return on another "free corkage Monday" as we have plenty of excellent wine to bring and the Tournedos and Coq Au Vin were very good, as was the Carrot Soup of the Day, the tableside Caesar salad was excellent, and those fries! We will just steer clear of the Beef Wellington, the failure of which could be due to Monday being a lead Chef's normal day off. At least that's my suspicion. What they really need to do is the classic Bistro Steak with Pommes Frites; that would be a winner I suspect. Good service, comfortable intimate space, so worth a visit. This was our fist real visit in 30 years or so after a positive experience here during restaurant week for a fixed price menu.

A little pricey for everyday, but great treat if you looking for French style desserts & coffee or tea. Not very noisy area & relaxing on weekdays. Server is courteous & will bring your order, fairly prompt. Nice location & neighborhood, good parking w/o walking too far.

This restaurant is very old school, but I absolutely love it, the food which for me is always the beef Wellington omg so good no one makes this entrée anymore. The ambiance is more like a Swiss style chalet with lots of light woods and cut outs on the back of the chairs very unique. The food here to me nothing but delicious the Wellington is amazing, I never order anything else I love it that much and hubby too we each get our own Welly. They have a reasonable corkage fee $25.00 per bottle if you have a expensive bottle totally worth it. It does feel a little stuck in time in the most wonderful way. I've been coming here for many years they do not disappoint, always delicious. And you can eat outside if you'd prefer Cheers all SYOY

Went to Le Gare on Sunday May 11th 2025, Mother's Day. Reservations at 5pm I did some research, looked at places that looked nice in Santa Rosa. My mom is from the area and recently moved there from San Rafael. Pictures on the website looked great. I figured why not? Key take aways... 1. The plating does NOT match what's on the website 2. Interior decor doesn't say French, cheap dishes/silverware 3. Overall customer service is mediocre 4. Atmosphere inside is REALLY weird 5. This is NOT a fine dining restaurant Outside the place looks great. Step inside and things sort of...change. You look at the dining area and it looks a bit basic. The decor/design of the interior is not what you'd expect for a French restaurant. The place looks more like a German restaurant inside. Combined with the fact that the music being played is instrumental covers of 90's grunge makes one wonder.... Table Service.... The table service was good, a bit slow, but good. The courses could have come a little faster. It was 30 minutes between soup and salad. (you get three courses with an entree). It was about 25 minutes for the entree to come out after the salad. When we arrive the place was pretty quiet but filled quickly. Might have been overloaded? Atmosphere.... I don't know if it was because it was mother's day or not. The bus boys seemed to be on edge. They were practically running around. This gave a sense of things not being calm or enjoyable to be there. Our server for not having all his tables seated, seemed VERY busy. He was attentive to us, but it took a little longer than I would like. The music being played was very out of place for what you'd expect from a French restaurant. I got the feeling that its a really cheap place that they just dressed up and haven't ever thought about actually changing anything. The plates and silverware are NOT what is shown in the pictures on the website. They use a mix of styles of plates and bowls of low quality stuff. Like it's one step between Corning dishes and actual proper restaurant quality stuff. The food.... The vegetable soup was great, super flavorful. But it was more liquid than not and the portion was rather small. I know what Oliver Twist felt like. Not what I was expecting for a vegetable soup. Salad dressing was a bit bland. We both had the Halibut special, it was pretty good. The crab cake I really liked, wasn't over cooked and too crispy/hard. It had a nice doughy consistency. Great flavor Overall customer service.... This is where I was really not happy. Our server took a while to pick up my card to pay. So we got up and went up front to pay. Waited five minutes with staff passing by me to go to the office without ever offering to take the check. I had to go to the back to find the server. Who then took the check while doing other tasks. I might go back on another occasion to try sitting outside. I'm glad we didn't this time because it was a really windy day.

Absolutely incredible spot in the heart of Santa Rosa! I was here to tour the vineyards with my family and ended up coming here twice over just because it left such an impression on us. The food was incredible, you cant go wrong with any menu item. The service was fantastic, unrushed, friendly, and attentive. Truly hard to find restaurants that have such incredible ambiance and service nowadays. Incredible lamb as well, some of the best I've ever had. Also table side Cherries Jubilee option when we went!

Such a great old school restaurant! Great service and get all the table side things! Caesar salad? Yes! Cherries jubilee? Yes please! Switch out cherries for strawberries? Even better! No need for movie after- show's all at your table.

I've always wanted to try this place, and my mom was in town so we decided to give it a go. I can't wait to come back because the food was divine, but the service was phenomenal. David was our server and he was so fun and made our experience so amazing! We ordered the French onion soup, New York steak, and crème brûlée. All of it was amazing, even the house salad that came with it was delicious. I'm so happy I finally came in, and will definitely be back!!

I made a reservation for 3 and were seated promptly. The restaurant itself seems a little bit outdated with a lot of blue around. (maybe that's what they're going for? I'm not sure). You are also seated very close to other people and tables. Our server greeted us right away and got us started with drinks while we looked over the menu. He told us the daily specials and gave us the run down with the salad, soup and meal. We started with Escargot which was surprisingly tasty, it came with a garlic butter. It's hard to mess up anything with butter and garlic. Then came the soup and salad. I was personally not a fan of the potato leek soup but the others at the table enjoyed it. I did however enjoy the salad, it was a butter lettuce with a dressing that was tasty. Finally my brother and I decided to share the New York Steak for 2. The dish itself was okay , although the tomato was a bit salty and the rest of the dish lacked flavor. I wasn't blown away by the food. I wish the server would have been a little more attentive but overall okay service. The manager checked in with us briefly which was nice. Overall, this restaurant is nice to check out once for a special occasion but I probably will not be back.

REVIEW- @lagarefrenchrestaurant in Santa Rosa, CA. W O W. Went out of town with family tonight for a truly wonderful experience. I love trying any new restaurants, foods and ect. Never have I really been speechless by food but tonight, that's changed. I tried & actually like frog legs. I had the most amazing medium rare steak. The desert was truly something I've never had before. Missy, our server was super knowledgeable, personal, and on top of everything! The ambience of the restaurant was amazing as well, I had an amazing time ! Two things not pictured- coffee with cream & the crab cake. I can't wait to come back soon! 10/10

Nice space, good food, great help. The staff at La Gare is first and foremost. They are very helpful, between suggestions on the menu, quick service and excited demeanors. The food was great, we had the lamb, escargot, house salad, mushroom soup, crab cakes, sorbet and espresso for dessert. Everything was nicely served, and flavors were on point for every dish. The space is large, but feels cozy with the amount of people sitting in the main dining hall. I'll be back for the Beef Wellington next time.