Le DeSales

The store was clean, the staff was moderately kind, and above all, the food was very delicious. The restaurant wasn't busy because it was a reservation at 2:30 on weekdays, and it was nice to be able to eat leisurely. I recommend you to order baguette bread. It's quite big even if you order a half-size, and it's hot when you make it yourself at the restaurant, so it's quite delicious.

Absolutely fantastic experience at Le DeSales! This is a true gem in the heart of the city. From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was perfect—sophisticated yet comfortable and inviting. The food was the real star of the show. We ordered a beautiful selection of sushi, and each roll was a masterpiece. The spicy tuna was classic and perfectly executed, while the salmon and uni rolls were incredibly fresh and just melted in your mouth. You can tell they use exceptionally high-quality ingredients. We also had a side of the broccolini which was cooked to perfection and seasoned beautifully. To top it all off, the cocktails were expertly crafted and delicious. Service was attentive, friendly, and professional. It's clear the team at Le DeSales is passionate about providing a top-notch dining experience. Can't wait to come back! Highly, highly recommend for a special night out.

While staying at The Mayflower on Connecticut Ave, we came here for lunch soon after checking in. They were open for lunch still, even around 2PM and we sat at the bar, where service was decent. The menu is typical French bistro style, but I didn’t see a croque monsieur. We got a Caesar salad to share and I got their French Onion soup too. We also started with deviled eggs. The Deviled eggs were great! Creamy and full of flavor, yet perfect texture. The salad was good, but lacked a depth of flavor. I don’t like the raw sardines on top, only mashed up in the dressing, but this dressing seemed to be lacking viscosity as well… definitely needed lots of pepper added to it. The French Onion soup was great! Lots of great flavor and the broth was excellent. Save room for dessert… we got their bread pudding which was excellent! The venue is beautifully decorated, just like a French bistro you’d venture into on a side street in France! Would definitely return and highly recommend stopping in!

This place is pretty inside with a warm ambiance. I met the owner who was very nice and accommodating. I came here because I wanted crème brûlée and I’m glad I did because it was amazing! Our server/bartender Luis was nice and helpful. I would definitely recommend this spot. Update: we actually went back two days later and enjoyed our final meal in DC. We got the seafood sampler with the serrano hamachi as our roll choice, which was great, and I had the snow maiden sake, also very delicious, then of course finished it with my favorite creme brulee in DC. Billy, the owner recognized us and once again had a wonderful dining experience. This is an excellent spot to get an upscale dinner feel without paying upscale dinner prices. We look forward to coming back!

The beef tartare used to be excellent, served with potato chips and charred bread. But they just changed the recipe, and I don’t know what the fried dough base is but it’s very oil, has a burnt taste and breaks the overall flavor of the dish, taste awful now. Really hope they change it back because this used to be one of our fav places for beef tartare.

The atmosphere is chic and vibrant—perfect for a lively evening out. The food was quite good overall, and the crème brûlée was absolutely phenomenal—easily the highlight of the meal. I was hoping to take advantage of their happy hour, but unfortunately it wasn’t available due to a special event that evening. One minor drawback was the noise level; the restaurant can get a bit loud, making casual conversation a little challenging at times. That said, the service was excellent—attentive and professional throughout the evening. All in all, Le DeSales offers a strong dining experience, especially if you're looking for flavorful French cuisine and a stylish setting. I’d gladly return—hopefully when happy hour is available!

Chic spot serving up fantastic fusion cocktails and some of the best bar bites I’ve had. Cocktails pack a punch, and are beautifully balanced, not too sweet. The team here is very on top of things, despite the Friday evening rush. Quick, and efficient.

ambiance was very nice, our server was super sweet and on top of it, always refilling our water and checking in, we ordered the burrata, beef tartare, spicy salmon roll, the salmon, and steak with a side of fries! The entrees were ok i would recommend just getting the appetizers if you go because those were phenomenal! (The burrata was good and I don’t like cheese so that should say something).

Review of HAPPY HOUR only: amazing amazing happy hour! 4-8pm in the bar area. The bar area isn't huge but there are some tables for 4-6 people and bar counter seating. It does get crowded and busy, but at least it goes so late! All the drinks and food were great. Momo was lightly sweet but not too sweet. Yuzu raspberry and pear sangria are great but on the sweet side, in case that's not your thing. The lavender martini is awesome and the shoga-tini are also god. Shoga-tini is pretty gingery. The salmon sliders are super tasty and they make the edamame perfectly. Regular salted or spicy options. My friend loved the fried squash blossom. Good fresh sushi. Highly recommend this happy hour!

This place has a fantastic happy hour with plenty of options. It's a Japanese French fusion place so there is a little something for everyone. The service was a bit slow at the bar but the food was great. We luckily had fries to share in the beginning though they forgot about one of our orders and we had to remind them. In terms of the ambiance, it is somewhat loud but that's because their happy hour is so good.

Date night at its finest! Ambiance: this cute, cozy restaurant takes you away from the busyness of Downtown DC and puts you in a space of cozy, romantic vibes with its beautiful decor. Staff: very friendly staff! I had a bit of a wait upon entry because most of the staff were supporting tables and working the kitchen area and there was nobody at the front to check guests in. Nonetheless, once I was spotted by a waiter, he immediately came over to help. Service: Maite was a breath of fresh air. Her personality was a great compliment to the evening as she was warm, friendly, very attentive, and offered the best recommendations. She's a gem! I hope they keep her around. Drink: I ordered the Shoga-Tini, pear vodka, roasted pineapple, fresh lemon juice, and ginger liquor. Topped with the cutest Japanese mint leaf, this drink is a MUST TRY! I have to warn you however, sip slowly as the drink was strong but the blends of flavors were perfect for the evening. Appetizers: 1- Beef TarTare: topped with aioli, capers, and chips with a slice of fresh baguette 2- Duck Pate: paired with smoked bourbon and fresh walnuts. I absolutely LOVED the beef tartare, it was perfectly seasoned and the aioli sauce added an extra special layer to the taste. Highly recommend! This was my first time eating duck pate so my review would be that the taste isn't something that I'd immediately try again. My boyfriend however, regularly eats it and said that this was delicious! If you love it, go with his review lol mines would tell you to stay away lol Dinner: 1- Ribeye: topped with mushroom Madeira sauce 2- Bavette steak: paired with watercress, jus, and fresh lime. To know: neither main dishes came with a side so you would need to order that separately. Sides: 1- wild rice 2- roasted medley potatoes I thoroughly enjoyed my ribeye and must say that my boyfriend wished that he had ordered it as well lol. The taste was simply divine! Succulent, juicy, prepared medium/well, and paired with that delicious mushroom sauce. I added some of the wild rice (spicy and bursting with flavor) and the roasted potatoes (nothing to rave about but it goes well with beef selections) But the star in my eyes was the ribeye! I'm still savoring the moment. My boyfriend enjoyed the bavette steak, which is similar to a tenderloin cut. He said that it was delicious and also raved about the wild rice being a great side to add. Dessert: Orange miso bread pudding I'll say this: ORDER DESSERT! If you feel guilty, add some time to the gym but do not skip on this dessert. BEST bread pudding I've had and it's all because of the rich citrus flavor added to each bite and the creamy ice cream on top. We shared the dessert because it was large enough to do so but what a sweet way to end a beautiful night! Would I return? ABSOLUTELY! Would I recommend? ABSOLUTELY Good for families: it's more of a place to take a date, close friends, or coworkers looking to enjoy a good meal. Thank you! Le Desales! I cannot wait to visit again.

Le Desales is one of the best happy hours DC has to offer. They have an inviting menu featuring items like sushi, sliders and more. My favorite included the sushi, wagyu sliders and the drinks! I appreciated that there was something for everyone. In addition to the great food and drinks, I had great service. The host went out of his way to make sure we were seated comfortably together as soon as a table was available. Look forward to coming back to try other menu options and take advantage of their later than usual happy hour time.

Food was a unique combination of French and Japanese flavors. Drinks were good as well. Seems like a good place to try if you can't decide between the two cuisines or want to get something that is fusion and unique. Ordered an assortment across the group. I enjoyed my onion frites, fish and chips roll, kobe beef roll, and drinks. The group got chicken, salad, french onion soup, l sashimi pizza, and drinks. Would be interested in trying the french onion soup next time or their brunch menu which looks unique. Service is courteous but a bit aloof since we had an order outstanding and had some difficulty flagging down our waiter to check on it. Decor is nice, modern, and straightforward.

Sat at the bar on a weekend night. Very busy but bar space was easy to get. Beautiful relaxing atmosphere. Service was relatively quick, just took a while to get them over to take requests. Food was exceptional, very well seasoned and full of flavor. The squash blossom tempura was by far my favorite part. Bavette steaks are known for not being the best cuts, but this one was pretty bad. The overall flavor was very good, however. Would definitely return.

Nice diverse menu that mixes French bistro with Japanese sushi of all things. Sat at the bar and of course the service was spot on. They do have a specific bar menu that included frog legs and a few other items. They do have a wood fire grill which made the place smell great. Nice pleasantly noisy place with a crowd of hotel people, locals, and families having a good meal. Was hungry. Had the side salad with kale as a starter. The bistro burger and the onion frites were almost too much burger cooked perfectly.

Probably the best happy hour spot in D.C. Friend and I got drinks + 3 dishes, were plenty full and spent $25 + tip/tax. The wagyu sliders are impeccable, truly. Sushi and the salmon sliders are kind of misses (but what else can you expect for $9 sushi?). Come here for the drinks and wagyu sliders and I guarantee you will be satisfied. Will be back for happy hour.

I went for a late afternoon bite and asked for the option for vegetarian, the server suggested these rolls and i got these sundried avocado roll. To be honest, i am not a sushi person being a vegetarian, but i decided to give it a try. It tasted ok, maybe one needs to develop taste for sushi. But the server was pleasant, and made the visit good, so 4 stars are because of him otherwise i would give this place 3. Ambiance is great, good for dates i would say!

Best D.C. Happy Hour! First time dining at LeDeSales for happy hour on Friday evening and loved it! The deets: Happy Hour: late happy hours are far and few to come by in DC and theirs goes until 8pm! Great collection of food and drink options. Ordered the spicy edamame, shishito peppers, sushi, wagyu sliders, and pretty sure every drink on the menu! Everything was a hit!! Atmosphere: large bar area with high tops near and open patio! Wonderful for summertime vibes! Not too loud! The rear of the restaurant is cute and would be a great date night spot. Service: Alberto was amazing! I sat at the bar and he was on it! Everything came out quick and correct! Will certainly be back!

Came for restaurant week with friends and had a great time! Our server was AWESOME!! He gave great recommendations, was really engaging, and prioritized us having an overall great experience. The cocktails were incredible!! Both the momo and the black tea rum cocktail were so well balance with different unique tasting notes that came together so well. So many restaurants are serving expensive average cocktails so I was so thrilled to get an extremely high quality cocktail that was included in the restaurant week menu. To start I had a crispy shrimp roll that was fabulous. For my main I enjoyed the short rib with truffle mashed potatoes. The short rib was cooked perfectly but on the salty side for me. The mashed potatoes were good but were a little bland. No seasoning except an overpowering truffle oil. The dessert was amazing. The chocolate tart with ice cream was delectable as was the cappuccino. Overall we had a fabulous dinner. The service was amazing, we enjoyed our meals, the drinks were incredible, and the vibe was very lowkey and not loud -- perfect for a girls night of talking!

Seeing a restaurant labelled as French/Asian fusion almost scared me away but I'm so glad it didn't! I popped in for happy hour with a friend during Winter 2024 Restaurant Week. Loved that despite the website being booked, we were able to grab a 6:30pm reservation despite how busy they were. We were quickly seated and ordered from the Restaurant Week menu as well as off the main menu. We ended up getting the Fish & Chips Roll + Kobe Beef Roll from the main menu. Restaurant week menu was $55 for a drink, first course, main course & dessert. We grabbed the Asian pear sangria, Spicy tuna roll, Cotes Courtes (Short Rib w/ Truffle mashed potatoes) and Crème Brûlée. Everything was amazing!! The spicy tuna roll you can skip but if you try anything from here, you must get the Kobe beef roll - non negotiable! I have to come back to try more but I feel this easily will become one of my favorite restaurants in the city!

I really enjoyed my dining experience with this restaurant! We went here to celebrate a friend's birthday and had a lovely time. The staff was extremely kind and accommodating for our party. The restaurant is very intimate and lovely! We took an Uber but I noticed a parking garage right beside the restaurant and there was also street parking. The branzino and fish and chips sushi was absolutely delicious! I def recommend ordering these dishes. The cocktails are unique and strong. I absolutely plan to return!

Service was top-notch. I was surprisingly underwhelmed with the food. But we went during brunch and not during dinner. We had the squash blossom tempura. I was predisposed to tasting something salty in the middle of the zucchini flowers in Rome. I quickly realized the difference. It had more subtle flavors. We had the burger, chicken and waffles, short rib mash, and goat cheese omelet. All tasted fine. Perhaps I was expecting more.

Stopped here for a quick lunch and was not disappointed! Usually restaurants in DC are overpriced and focus on being Instagramable. To my surprise this fusion restaurant was worth every penny. Food was Asian with a French like twist. The sushi rolls were really good with complimenting flavors and textures. I highly recommend the fish n chips roll and the Kobe roll, especially as they are unique to this restaurant!

I'm a fan of this French Japanese restaurant. We started with the charcuterie board, hamachi crudo, miso beets salad and sashimi assortment. My favorites were the hamachi crudo and sashimi assortment which were fresh. The steak and frites and bronzino were also delicious and I was a fan on of the kale pistachio salad with the skirt steak. They also serve specialty sushi rolls and while the SOS roll wasn't my favorite, I really liked the kobe beef roll. Service was great and I'd come back to try some of their other dishes.

The service was excellent and very fast. The Bavette steak was a little tougher than I was expecting, but it was very flavorful. The sushi was yummy and I loved the beet salad.

wasn't sure how i'd feel with asian and french mixed but this was surprisingly good. close to my office so I went with my parents who came into town - super cute spot! definitely busy and a little loud, but still a great lunch spot. we ordered: - french onion soup - kampachi crudo - roasted salmon bento - bronzino - kampachi serrano roll - kobe beef roll finished everything :) the small dessert that came in the bento was a great touch too. super delicious

One of the best happy hour deals in DC if you can snag a seat at or around the bar! Half off of cocktails and great prices for their sushi and small bites. My favorite cocktails were the Liquid Wasabi and Shoga-tini. The smoked salmon roll is delicious as is the spicy edamame (you can skip the tuna roll, nothing amazing). We also ordered the wagyu sliders and salmon sliders. The service is wonderful and we actually ended up staying for dinner. By that point I was full, but my friends enjoyed the fish and frites, fish and chips roll, and the deviled eggs.

Stopped by for happy hour to meet a friend, and was thoroughly impressed by the service! Although incredibly busy, happy hour is only in the bar area, yet both bartenders and servers were there to help. I tried the shoga-tini and the salmon rolls. Both really delicious and I was definitely return for happy hour!

The ambiance was perfect and there was no wait we were seated right away. There were beautiful art pieces on the walls and the dim lighting set the tone. Our waiter was kind, quick, and responsive. Every food item was worth the price. All the meat tasted high quality and fresh. The board of 5 included duck, prosciutto, and salami along with brie and white cheddar cheese. I even ate all the pickled vegetables on the side they were so good. The beef tartar had an amazing variety of flavors that melt on your tongue. The drinks were strong and had to be my favorite part, the chardonnay was airy and dry and the old fashion has that traditional citrus taste. Le Desales is percent for any occasion. From birthday, date night, work dinners, etc. Couldn't recommend more.

My new favorite place in the neighborhood. Saw Le Desales on a walk and came back with a friend to try it out. The restaurant is just lovely and the curvy bar is comfy/cozy. The main attraction for me was the food! The Squash Blossom Tempura was crispy and delicious and the ricotta, lemon and chili made it extra fresh. Truly delightful. The Salmon Sliders were yummy. The salmon was moist and flavorful. We both had the Asian Pear Sangria. The sparkling wine melded with the pear vodka beautifully and yes, could taste the hint of vanilla. My friend also had the wagu beef sliders and frites. She gave it a rave. Service was precise and attentive. The Happy Hour prices are reasonable enough to say I am definitely coming back next week and again and again. And looking forward to trying the dinner menu.

My friends and I came here on a Friday around 6pm. The place was really crowded, and happy hour is only at the bar area. At first, we didn't get a table so we had to stand and wait but we were able to order drinks while waiting for seats. The staff made sure to let us know when seats opened up and we moved to a seated area. We all ordered the painted lady and loved it. The drink was strong and tasted good. We also got truffle fries and the salmon cilantro roll. The food wasn't amazing (I've had better sushi and fries in dc), but I would definitely go back to try other drinks. We loved the staff, they were really friendly and it was great chatting with them at the bar (especially Alberto!!). It's a good spot for a post work happy hour or a date, would definitely recommend.

really good food! I made a reservation for a Monday night and there was plenty of seats when I walked in around 6pm. I had the strawberry lemonade mocktail and rabbit pappardelle pasta - both were delicious. The paste had a very rich beurre blanc sauce so I didn't finish everything. I would come back!

Service - was great, we were there for happy hour but the section was already packed and a bartender was kind enough to seat my friend group and I at a large table and still offer us the happy hour deal. Waiter Jose was really nice. Ambiance - it was a large space, great decor, dark hut not too dark. The lighting was warm and welcoming. Bathroom was nice! Food - SO DELICIOUS, i had spicy tuna that was fresh I probably wouldn't get that again. The crunchy shrimp I would order again that was good good! The burrata plate was so yummy would recommend. The meatballs had the whole table in a chokehold. Drinks - were good and strong. Painted lady drink was a favorite for everyone! My friends come here just for this drink itself, reminded them of PR. I had the rose & Asian Pear Sangria. They were strong and tasted good. Location - in a good spot and easy to find!

Met up with a friend here for happy hour one night. The inside of the restaurant is cute, dimly lit, and ambient. Happy hour is only at the bar and it gets pretty crowded. We arrived at 7 pm and hovered for 15 minutes before getting seats. I tried the Lavender Margarita and the Asian Pear Sangria, they were both good and I would get them again. I tried around half of the happy hour dishes, my favorite was the salmon cilantro roll. The spicy tuna roll was good too but not amazing. The other sushi rolls weren't great and I wouldn't get them again. I would also pass on the wagyu sliders next time. The fries were nice for snacking on.

Superb food and service. The food was tasty and inventive. Service was prompt, pleasant, but unobtrusive. My only complaint was that the acoustics were rather loud and one had to labor to hear one's dinner companions.

One of the things I love of Le Des is the hidden and secret sushi available inside by Sei! The ambiance is fun and the staff are always so kind and happy to be there which makes a huge difference when you're grabbing dinner or on a date. I recently got sushi to go and their rolls are fresh, creative, and always done well (but not overdone - I'm looking at you fried sushi rolls with 15 toppings). I got the jalapeño roll and spicy salmon roll and both had plenty of filling and the right amount of rice - plus it was still super fresh to go!

I stopped by here for some drinks yesterday and really liked the vibe and happy hour menu. They have a nice selection of drinks, snacks, and sushi items on the happy hour menu and the regular menu looks great as well. It was starting to get busy around 5 PM when I was leaving. I was excited to see Junior (from SEI back in the day) and some of the other members of the SEI team working here. The Liquid Wasabi and Old, Aged & Fashioned were great drinks and came out fast. I definitely plan on adding this place as a regular happy hour spot.

We had a great time! Everything was delicious, the space is clean and bright, and we made friends at the bar. The drinks are creative and the charcuterie board was generously portioned .

I wish I could get on the de-influencing train and say the Le Desales happy hour is over hyped, but it's not - these prices are so rare in any city especially at a happy hour that isn't legit 5-5:30 Tuesday and Wednesdays, 4-8 daily is incredible - the sushi, each roll $9, was surprisingly delicious. the spicy tuna roll was stuffed with fresh buttery fish (I legit saw them cutting all the fish) and the rice was perfect my soft. nothing worse than slightly dry hard grocery store level sushi rice - the rolls were plated well and just like they would for full price menu rolls. I can't wait to go back and try to amazing smelling meatballs and one of the constantly flowing fun drinks. - the bar was beautiful, but try to get there early as there was a happy hour wait due to only half the restaurant serving that menu and the waitstaff are not the kindest....felt very very rushed and was told I needed to wait in quite an unpleasant tone even though I had no issue waiting!

Outstanding service by Gris. Great recommendations and fabulous ambiance. Could sit here all night. Will be back for seconds!

Very nice restaurant. It was busy when we went for dinner around 6pm Thursday night. I ordered the French Onion soup to start and that was delicious! I've never had it before so I didn't know what to expect but this was a pleasant bowl of slightly sweet onion, topped with cheese and a piece of bread. Yummy! I then ordered one of their sushi rolls, the Salmon Cilantro since it seemed to be one of their popular choices. It was ok but I wasn't thrilled with it so I would not recommend. I did get to try a bite of my friend's rabbit dish and that was very good.

My wife and I came here for dinner a couple of months ago after an appointment upstairs in this building. Since the weather was nice we sat outside. I have been to this specific place before back when it was an Italian restaurant and now it is a French/Japanese fusion place that is amazing. We shared a sushi pizza, rabbit confit, and two sushi rolls and loved it all as well as our cocktails. The sushi and cocktails are some of the best in town and the rabbit confit was delicious and unique. For dessert we shared delicious bread pudding. The service was amazing too.

A good place for Happy Hour drinks-- they are fun, creative and tasty. Happy hour food can be hit or miss. We liked one sushi roll-- Kampachi serrano but thought spicy tuna was just okay. Meatball was alright, the bread that came with it was good. Parmesan fries were just what they said they are-- fine, if you have a craving for fries. I'll be back for drinks

Lovely ambiance, we sat in the outdoor seating. Drinks were outstanding, good service, and the food overall was solid but I would pass on the sushi next time. Happy hour also only applies to the bar seating, which we didn't realize when we booked the reservation. But would visit again for some after work drinks!

Wow. Was here for a business trip and ended up eating there twice because it was so good. All the appetizers, all the deserts, why not a drink too. The steak was great. The drinks were strong. They were so welcoming to a single person. Would definitely eat here again.

Really unique menu and flavorful food. Service is fast and the restaurant space is large so there's usually no wait/immediate seating. The onion rings are a great appetizer for the table!

Unique combination of Japanese and French cuisine. I went the French route and ordered the lamb shank and pate appetizer. The food was pretty good. The pate had a good flavors and the mustard sauce that companied it was a good addition. The lamb shank was moist, tender and flavorful as well. Overall a good experience and worth coming back to try their Japanese dishes.

OH MY GOODNESS. I don't even know how to begin. We had a reservation at 8:30pm on a Friday night. It was poppin' -and they were nice enough to seat us a little earlier. Definitely a nice ambiance for dinner & drinks! The service was awesome everyone was very attentive and friendly. The food was amazing! I had the chicken breast with I forgot the sauce name...*drools* and we shared a Kobe beef roll WOW!!! Just wow. I legit said it aloud after one bite and our sides were fried onion rings and potatoes medley. Again so dang good! I paired my dinner with an Asian pear sangria -pretty strong but I'm also a lightweight lol and it was delicious! Lastly, dessert we tried the orange miso bread pudding with ice cream on top? PHEW. Cannot wait to go back! We're gonna try lunch on a nicer day out as it's pretty nice seating outside too.

When I tell you this was the best restaurant week discovery I was blown away! The staff was incredible, the food to die for, I cannot wait to come back. The drinks also delicious! 10/10

Great find! Fresh and tasty food. Great service and ambiance. Highly recommend, and stay for dessert too!

SO GOOD! The ribeye and beef tartare are musts. The service is really great too. Our server helped us decide what to order!

Le desales was quite the romantical Parisian restaurant tucked away on a side road next to the mayflower hotel. We came on a Saturday night at 6pm (early bird grannies) and the place was pretty empty. We were seated next to the bar and were quickly approached by attentive waitstaff. We started with the charcuterie board with duck pruschuitto salami and cheese and a glass of Tempranillo wine. The combination was scrumptious although the duck pruschuitto was very spicy and no warning on the menu. Luckily my friend couldn't eat it and I ignore my heartburn, so I gobbled it all up. We also got the little gem salad and although it tasted fresh and refreshing the salad dressing lacked a pizazz and the flavor fell flat. Def could use some citrus and pepper and salt. For my entree I got the smoked salmon sushi and the crispy shrimp sushi. The smoked salmon was overwhelming and didn't have anything to balance it out. The crispy shrimp sushi was flat in flavor too. Would I return? Yes yes I would for another glass of wine and all the duck pruchuit.

3.5 stars: 5 stars for service, 4 for decor, 3 for food. We have been going to shows in the area often enough to now actively look for places to be regulars at. The place was empty when we got there around 5pm on a Friday which was fine- a couple high tops near the bar area were filled. We had a 5:30pm dinner ressy so we sat at the bar first to have a couple glasses of HH priced wine. We then moved over to the dining area which was empty but still cozy and nice. The food was not all that amazing but I ordered salmon, shishito peppers, and a side of potatoes. None of it was mind blowing - they were fine. The salmon was a bit too greasy and lacked flavor. Nothing memorable about the food but service and atmosphere was excellent so I'm not going to ding it down much, especially when I haven't tried enough things on the menu. I'll have to give it another whirl and update the review for a more accurate take.

Came here for happy hour & couldn't have been more satisfied with the service. We sat at the bar & were attended by Alberto who was very attentive to our needs. We will definitely be coming back. Alberto is our guy.

Le Desales was a very pretty restaurant with a romantic vibe, but the food was lacking. The service was very good and attentive, we had plenty of water refills. The food though was not as good as the vibe of the restaurant. We started with the burrata for our appetizer. It was pretty good, but felt kind of basic. I had the roasted salmon for my entree. The salmon was cooked well, but did not have much flavor. The entrees don't come with sides, you order those separately. I ordered the wild rice and it tasted like they just cooked rice and didn't add anything to it. We finished our dinner with the chocolate tart which was good. It was topped with a mochi vanilla ice cream. Overall the food was okay, it lacked flavor for the price we paid. I read many reviews about the sushi, so maybe that is what you should order here for a more flavorful meal.

I came back for happy hour after work and had a way better time! It wasn't as crowded since we came on a Wednesday around 5:30 and were able to get a table near the bar. We ordered the Sun dried Tomato roll (6.5/10) and fries which were pretty standard and crispy (8/10). We also ordered the squash blossoms which were really good (8.5/10)! We ordered almost every happy hour cocktail and I enjoyed the Lavender Margarita!

Service was great but the food was not up to par for sushi standard. The only roll I would order again would be the smoked salmon roll. Drinks were great!