Le Fou Frog

The romantic cozy atmosphere really set the tone from the moment we walked in! The food was amazing and Dale, our server, serenaded the entire restaurant beautifully! The cherry on top was a tarot card reader by the bar that read us quite a wonderful fortune before we departed!

Incredibly unique and welcoming experience. Highly recommend this for an intimate dinner for a couple or small group. Drinks were fantastic and they even give samples of certain items to make sure you find the best thing for you. The French onion soup is a must. Everything else on the menu was fantastic and we will for sure be coming back. Our server Lindsy elevated our experience that much more.

In all my years of coming to Kansas City for work, this is my first time here. I had a great time. The atmosphere and the staff were top notch. The food however, was another story. I had the Onion Soup and the Sea Bass special. My soup was so salty. I mean, inedible salty and I eat super salty food….I’m SE Asian and soy sauce runs through my veins, so I understand salt. I told the waiter and got a shrug which I found very interesting. No comment, just a shrug, lol. The Sea Bass…what can I say. It was sea bass. But, what I did love about what they did for me is they made the fish with all the sauces on the side. The sauces were delicious and paired with the fish, it was a great dish. None the less, I still had a great time there. Perhaps it was the great company I was with, but I think it was everything. I’d come back again for sure. I’ll try something else and hope that the overly salty food. All of that said, I’m a big foodie. I still think the food was just average. I tasted the dishes of my throuple and it was more of the same. Delicious, but nothing was overly memorable. The atmosphere and service was memorable, but the food was not.

The server was clearly drunk smelling like alcohol. She was extremely rude, mumble when explaining the menu, and put in a wrong dish for one of us. The food itself wasn’t great neither. We paid over $250 for three people and quality of the meal didn’t meet the price. Overall, we are not going back. Definitely don’t recommend for anyone interested in going to this restaurant

It was our Anniversary dinner. We had too much food, yet it was all excellent. Steak au Poivre, Scollops, Steak tartare, French onion soup and a nice wine. All were outstanding.

Overall a very nice restaurant. Unique experience. Glad we tried it. Food was excellent and well prepared. Service was pretty much average. Drinks were small, and pricey. Limited options from the bar( unable to make bloody mary).

A Blessing to your Palette " my first time in. Mind you its New Year's Eve and maybe a condensed Menu? Very informative Staff! Top to Bottom each step of the meal leads you to the next. I started with a White Russian. Delicious " They served us a sample of Black eye peas. Prosperous " Never eating Escargot, Patrons told us this is the place to order! Our order of Black Magic Oysters made the table first. The Best i ever had!" So Clean i chewed min up"..! 🐌 Hit the table next. I was Ready for the experience. Garlic & Herbs w 🐌 OH My Enjoyed " Main dishes on the way. We ordered the Quail Perigourdine she had the Filet Le Fou".. Again, Best I have ever had"! The stuffing of brioche & foie gras with a bite of the potatoes 🤌 Smacks".. Now I can't say as to what took place.!? As I got to try a few bites of my ladies Filet 🤌🤌🤌😋 😢 🔥 I fell Apart, the enjoyment of Flavors & how this Steak Melted in my mouth with every bit..! I cried tears actual tears come to my eyes and ran down my face! Outstanding " to have such a feeling! 🙌 We finished the meal with a Creme Brulee' & a Gianduja Mousse to go. Then settled into a dessert drink each.. I Hands down Recommend blessing yourself by making a reservation at this Establishment!! My Thanks to Everyone on the night. From the hostess to service & the Chef" MagnificO" WHAT AN EXPERIENCE "

One of the best steaks ever. Amazing service, hospitality, and even had a live performance. Couldn't ask for a better time for my dad's 70th birthday.

This review is for the visit in mid October this year. I went with a friend who visited me from SC. This place has been on my list for a while and every one I know have been here gave me excellent compliments. It didn't disappoint me and it opened my friend's eyes that this quality and quantity of the food can be affordable and enjoyable by middle class people(compare to crazy SC living cost) The staffs were amazing and they had so much to choose. What made me laugh was the "chef of the day menu" it was too many that the staff had to spent almost 10minutes to explain everything (yes, it was like a mini lecture) on the full-of-handwriting chalkboard. The food we got was amazing, the portion was definitely great and delicious. The only problem is that lighting in the restaurant won't give you good pictures. But maybe that's what the restaurant want from the customers, to just enjoy the moment and enjoy the food, not the cameras and social medias. It was a lovely experience and I will definitely go back!

Le Fou Frog is adorable, but I wasn't super impressed with the food itself. The French onion soup was lovely and probably the best part of the meal, but the escargot and duck entree were both underwhelming. The duck was a little tough and the rice it came with was undercooked. Dessert was solid - recommend the crème brûlée. There are a ton of specials, so I wouldn't mind going back to try something different.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND. This place was very cool. Really cool old ambiance. The food is excellent. They always have great specials. I had the escargot and the fish. French onion soup was great. Great service and overall good experience.

Le Fou Frog is a unique dining experience for KC. It's a bit off the beaten path, romantic, charming, and just oozes with ambiance. I honestly can't believe it took me so long to make it here but I'm glad I did. We visited for my birthday in late December and I made a reservation well in advance, as for most good places around town the week between Christmas and New Years can be busy for family outings and restaurants fill up fast. This was the case for Le Fou Frog as it was packed when we arrived but they had our table ready. As we walked into the small space, it was like a transformation into a totally different world. The lighting was dim, with a bit of a red hue to it, and we were seated in a booth, which I really appreciated as it had curtains on the side and just felt a bit extra intimate. I ordered a French 75, ordered some mussels for the table, and took in the menu, settling on pork medallions, while my husband selected their special for the night. I will say a lot of folks talk about how they feel transported to France or Europe while they are here and I do get that vibe, having studied abroad in France many years ago. I don't think it's a 100% replica, but it does have that energy which feels special when you are so far away from a charming European bistro. The food I found to be above average though, not as good as some other five star places in town. I think it's worth it though for the overall experience - could the food be a bit better? I think so, but it's definitely delicious and well worth the visit. I think the mussels were my favorite part. I could easily see us coming next time, splitting a few appetizers, an entree, and a dessert, and some cocktails. It's a near perfect spot on a cold KC winter night and I'd encourage anyone to stop in and give them a try.

A fancy dinner for a surprise date to the Ballet. Reason # 223448 why I love my husband. I have been raving about this restaurant for years to him. "One day I will take you there. The food is fabulous". He decided he'd make my statement come true. And what do you know, it's was FABULOUS! Each course was delivered with beauty and pizazz. The type of melt in your mouth flavors you understand you will not be able to replicate at home. The service was attentive, informative and polite. The restaurant ambience is perfect for its eclectic French decor making you feel immediately special and warm. This has got to be one of my top favorite places in Kansas City and of all time!

I've been coming here for years. I am never disappointed in the service, food or atmosphere. It's a must for date nights or just to show someone from out of town that we have more than just barbecue and steak in Kansas City, Missouri.

Enchanting, exquisite, romantic, classic. All the superlatives apply. Probably the best meal of any cuisine I have ever enjoyed in the greater Kansas City area in my 34 years of residency. How could it have taken this long to find this little gem nestled away just a few blocks east of the City Market area? We thoroughly enjoyed every facet of our evening from the friendly and unpretentious service to the perfectly prepared French classics we enjoyed. Incredible Foie Gras Frais on toast points with a delectable multi-ingredient sauce. A must have Dover Sole that is deboned tableside. And my entree the Cassoulet Royale which will feed me for another couple of nights! A big selection of great champagnes at all price points and nice desserts. Who could ask for more

Perfection. The inside of the restaurant is perfectly romantic. Red lighting, velvet curtains on each booth. The patio is like everyone's favorite grandma's porch with eclectic decor, chandeliers, and a tiny fountain. The staff are all smoking out back. It's very French. They have a menu, but honestly it's kind of pointless to look at it when you sit down because the server will bring out s chalkboard with a list of delicious specials a mile long. It took us so long to decide on what to eat because everything sounded divine. The servers are so attentive, informative, and passionate. I've heard it's not a trip to Le Fou Frog without the escargot and an order of fries. I'm still thinking about the escargot and soaking up the butter sauce with warm bread. The scallops were huge and tender. The osso buco was falling off the bone. Absolutely delicious from start to finish. We left feeling stuffed and satisfied. The meal will be expensive but worth it! I promise. Le Fou Frog is in a quieter part of Rivermarket, so finding parking shouldn't be too bad, but leave early just in case. I also recommend a reservation - I went on a random Wednesday night, and it was busy! Can't wait to come back for many a special occasion!

TL;DR - I would probably give FF 4.5 stars, due to a few small quibbles that kept it from true 5 star status, but what a terrific special occasion or date night restaurant! It was my boyfriend's birthday so I wanted to do something special. I got us reservations for a Thursday night at 6 PM. Ultimately we could easily have gone without one but I had reservations at a fancy cocktail spot after so wanted to make sure we had plenty of time here. Note: it got much busier around 7. We were seated right away in one of their adorable (and romantic!) booths. It is a pretty small restaurant but it does have an extremely French vibe and the service reflects that as well. It took a few minutes for our waitress to come over (I was a little annoyed at first because I hadn't eaten much that day to ensure I had an appetite but a non-hangry individual would not have complained). Anyway, she came over and asked about drinks. BF didn't get anything (he wanted to pace himself on a work night) and I got the Peach Refresher, as the DD. It was basically an elevated Shirley temple and I enjoyed it. After that, our waitress came over with the chalkboard of specials and ran through at least 20 dishes, describing each one. I thought the published menu seemed short - it was. Tons of specials on site. It was extremely impressive, though I could have done without the 10 min run-through. It definitely added to the experience, but again I was SO hungry that I felt a little impatient. But again, this was very French style service and it's leisurely but attentive. Not suited for the speedy American expectation! But fortunately once we put in our order, the pace picked up. On to the food! We ultimately ordered Brie en croute appetizer, Branzino special for me, quail from the permanent menu for him, and a lemon tart for dessert. Once our order was in, mercifully, they brought out bread and butter (extremely tasty), and an amuse bouche of cucumber and radish topped with an herb cream cheese and shrimp. Definitely got my appetite piqued. The Brie en croute came out maybe 5 minutes later. It was yummy, with some candied pecans and a really nice salad on the plate. As we were finishing up with the app, our entrees came out (really happy with the pacing at this point). Both of us were really happy. I could have done with skin off with the Branzino but the Branzino itself, risotto and veggies were all delicious, and there was an extremely yummy sauce on top. Though I do wonder if I would have preferred the gambas (shrimp) special. The Branzino special was just the right amount of food for me. Left just enough room for dessert. My boyfriend loved the quail (it came with 2!) and he ultimately took half of it home. While I was in the ladies', BF put in a dessert order (bday boy's choice). He ended up ordering a delicious lemon tart. Flavor was amazing though the meringue was a little grainy. The waitress brought the check on her next stop by, along with 2 homemade truffles, which was perfect since I was eyeing the clock for our next reservation. It ultimately ended up being much cheaper than I expected so happy about that! One other item that wasn't a huge deal but an odd irritant is the lights kept flickering brighter and darker through the whole meal - something was going on with the dimmer switch. That definitely took away from the 5 star rating as well. But still a highly rated experience and a restaurant I'll definitely recommend to others!

Stopped into Le Fou Frog for the first time ever to celebrate an anniversary. It was a bit of a mixed bag. The decor was quirky and cute, but being a small space it felt like we were packed on top of the people around us. They brought us an amuse-bouche of hummus and bread that was incredible. We ordered the steak tartare special and it was very disappointing. Under-seasoned and no acid to it. But then we had the warm goat cheese and fig salad and it was unbelievably good. For our main, we both ordered the lamb special and subbed in mashed potatoes instead of the ratatouille which was an $8 up charge (the waitress explained that, so no biggie). The lamb was seasoned well and was pretty good, but it was slightly underdone and the fat hadn't been completely rendered. The mashed potatoes, though? We would have paid double to swap them in- they were incredible. In summary, the things that were done well were on another level, but it was hit-or-miss overall. We will definitely be back, though, even if only for the salad and mashed potatoes!

A unique dinning experience. We had a cute little booth. The servers were helpful and knowledgeable about the food. I was wanting something adventurous and different for my birthday. I got scallops and my husband got quail. They have a year round menu then they will bring a chalkboard with seasonal options. We had a great experience! I have a more basic pallet and I still found several options I would have been happy with! We saw several people enjoying mussels and snails. That's not my cup of tea, but there are so many more options so don't let that hold you back!

We went here for our first wedding anniversary. Such a fun environment. I can feel the France/NYC vibe for sure! Server was awesome and they kept clearing the table immediately when needed. Food was decadent. Gnocchi and scallops *chefs kiss*

Chris, our waiter, was so friendly and went over the chalk board specials and questions we had about the menu. Co owner Barbara welcomed us at our table and explained how she met her husband Mano in NY & brought him back to her hometown. She explained the name of the restaurant reflects the translation " the crazy Frenchman" as she chuckled. Private lot as well as street parking available. Would dine here again due to great parking options, unpretentious French restaurant feel, friendly staff and delicious food. Ordered expresso and the chocolate martini for dessert. Chris brought complimentary truffles and popcorn balls (Halloween treat). The truffles were very delicious and was an added bonus!.

I had a great dinner for my first visit to Le Fou Frog. We did make reservations but the restaurant was nearly empty (we went after a Chiefs game). We started with the Coquilles St. Jacques. This was amazing and I would get this dish again. For my main dish I got the Gnocchi Fruits De Mer Sauce Armocraine. (Seafood gnocchi) I found this to be very filling and had plenty of seafood (shrimp, scallops, mussels, crayfish. We finished our dinner with a crème brûlée. The crème brûlée was the best I have had. There are specials that are not on the menu and I would love to return to try other dishes. Service was very quick and our server was knowledgeable on all of the dishes. We plan on returning!

Everything from the ambience, to service, to food and drinks are fantastic! I have been here twice now and have left beyond happy both times. We usually order a lot here between food and drinks because we want to try everything. The must try items are the French Onion Soup and crème brûlée. The soup is very rich and yet sweet with the added port wine. Very complex and easily the best onion soup I have had in my entire life. The crème brûlée is the perfect finish to any meal here with its sweet vanilla and perfectly crispy sugar top. Other items we have loved have been the Escargot, Prince Edward Island Mussels, the Coquilles St. Jacques, any of the steaks, Red Snapper, and Veal Osso Buco. As far as drinks go, they have a great selection of wines and cocktails. For an after dinner drink you must try the espresso martini (no cream and added amaretto). This was made off menu but they will gladly make this over their espresso martini mentioned on the menu. I highly recommend ordering it this way and the fact they use real espresso over cold brew makes the world of difference. We always come here to celebrate a special occasion, but would love to come more often just for a good night out. They have a nice patio that I imagine would be great to sit out during a warm sunny day. The atmosphere inside really does make you feel like you've stepped into just a bit of France. Come and experience the magic of this restaurant and immerse yourself in some French dining cuisine!

Le Fou Frog is so special! We went for my cousins birthday - and it has the best atmosphere. Our waiter was so friendly, and took his time explaining each special to us. The escargot is amazing, & the braised short ribs were delicious. They even had a someone serenade us which was a special touch.

Always amazing. Wonderful ambiance, not too stuffy. Just the right amount of elegance and friendliness. Food is great -- french onion soup is worth it. Pasta too. Love that they change up their specials and have quality champagne cocktails. Have had better waiters than others, but always professional. The ones who really take the time to talk about the menu and don't rush are the best and worth the experience.

The food was fantastic and the service impeccable. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for a special night out.

We celebrated our first wedding anniversary at Le Fou Frog and from beginning to end our experience was absolutely fantastic. Our waitress was incredibly generous and knowledgeable about all of the offerings on both the main dinner menu and their extensive special menu. We loved everything we got including the escargot, the baked brie en croute, and the Filet Le Fou. The highlight of our dinner was the branzino fish over risotto with lump crab meat, which was nothing short of extraordinary. We capped dinner off with two desserts, one of which was their crème brûlée... my wife and I had never had any other as good (and we've had many...). This happened to be our first visit, and I can guarantee it won't be our last. Thank you for a wonderful evening!

Can't think of a better place for a fancy date night in Kansas City. This place is super cute and is perfect for a splurge night out. Everything I had was phenomenal and I can't wait to come back and try the Dover sole and the prawns in the vanilla cream sauce. The pumpkin crepe dessert I had was especially sublime. Don't be fooled by the menu on their website, as they will have seemingly dozens of other dishes on their list of specials. The waiter we had was very knowledgeable and did a great job of explaining everything to us in great detail. My only critique if I could think of one is I was surprised by the lack of a cheese course option, but that is a small complaint for an otherwise perfect dining experience!

Wonderful food, amazing service! The ambiance was nice for an older restaurant, this restaurant has been in business for almost 30 years, so they must be doing something right.

Went to Le Fou Frog for our anniversary and everything was excellent - exciting food, old favorites, attentive service, and romantic atmosphere! Photos of some of our food attached.

Always! Never disappointed. They have cassoulet on the menu enough to share with four people!

10/10 service, food was absolutely phenomenal! There is nothing to critique but what's harder is that I cannot express in words how amazing the experience was. Do yourself a favor and just go to Le Fou Frog. It feels like your transported to Europe. Dimly lit, really pretty inside, very romantic setting. But the food was perfect! The French onion soup and crème brûlée is probably the best in KC. The steak was so delicious - and the portions are massive. Excited to go back to try all their other yummy dishes!

I am absolutely in love w this place! Everything and I meant everything I ordered taste amazing. I loved the foie gras the most. It kinda reminds me of liver pate that Vietnamese use for our bánh mì. The service is absolutely top notch! Although our waitress forgot to put in our entrees we still didn't have to wait so long for the foods and when everything came out I feel like it was worth the wait. One thing I didn't like was how the light setup inside the restaurant. It kinda hurt my eyes and made it hard to read the menu or see things clearly. If I come back I would also request a booth instead of a table just because of the space limited in there. Or maybe an outside table when it's not too hot. The place was packed by 7 when we came in so I think reservation is needed in place. We ordered oysters, foie gras, escargot, crème brûlée and the strawberry pound cake, for the entrees we got the steak and the lamb chop. It was delicious! I went here for my birthday celebration and I definitely want to come back in the near future.

Amazing food. Love the atmosphere. Service was excellent! My favorite French restaurant of all time

This place is amazing. First of all the atmosphere is fantastic. Sit outside if you can; the patio has great vibes. We started with the foie gras. I had never tried this dish before and had no idea what to expect. We were first served an amuse-bouche that contained a pate and a palette cleansing drink. The actual foie gras was incredible. Super rich and flavorful, this is a dish that you can certainly share with a few others. Next, I tried the French onion soup. I'm a big French onion fan, and this was definitely the best I've ever had. I concluded my meal with the cheve (goat cheese) salad and the frites. The frites were good, but nothing to write home about. But the salad was delicious and had a healthy serving of goat cheese. Overall, this place was amazing! I would highly recommend it for a date night or girl's night.

We had an amazing anniversary dinner. The staff was amazing as always. It feels like you're transported back in time. Such a wonderful experience.

Cute place inside and out. I've been wanting to go here for awhile now. My daughter took me here for my birthday. So when I stepped through the doors I thought wow this would be a great place to bring a date. It's very romantic. Everything is red. To start off with I ordered French onion soup. It was very good sweetened with port wine and veal stock with lots of Gruyère and Parmesan cheese on top of a crouton. My daughter got a salad with beets, orange segments, candied pecans and spicy arugula tossed with balsamic vinaigrette. It tasted very fresh and flavorful. We split ahi tuna tartare. Very good with shallots, soy sauce, wasabi and seaweed salad. I could be very happy eating a couple plates of that alone. For the main course I ordered a special from the board the server brought out. Red snapper. It was very good. My daughter ordered the scallops and loved them. They were the largest scallops I've seen. For dessert I got the special pumpkin bread pudding with vanilla ice cream and I think it was caramel sauce. So so good! I left a bit of everything to take home because it was way too much food and I had to try dessert. Would love to come here again and try other dishes. Excellent service as well.

If you are tired of the same old menu options and are looking for a place that combines creative cuisine with a lively atmosphere, this is the spot for you. As a seasoned diner, I have recently grown disillusioned by the repetitive nature of many local menus. I encounter the same ho-hum options. Le Fou Frog's summer menu is a wonderful departure from the norm, featuring a series of chef-inspired summer add-ons. Bold flavors and artistic presentations truly stand out. Our experience was taken to the next level with Chris, our server. His detailed explanations, enthusiasm, and time spent sold us on the amazing soup appetizer and fish entrées. Le Fou Frog is also fun and lively that enhanced the overall dining experience. Bon Appetit!

I've been to Le Fou Frog a few times and have always really liked my experience there! It's so dark and red and intimate which is exactly what I like out of a restaurant. It's going to be difficult to explain what we ordered this last time because I kid you not, there were no less than 20 specials and we got a few of them. There was a lovely pea soup, a squash blossom & crab fritter that was great but pretty heavy (not shocking for French food!) and then of course, the scallops with gnocchi. That last one was AMAZING and so delectable. Definitely the best meal on the table. My mom got the mussels, my sister got the seafood pasta and my father got the whole fist special. There wasn't a bad bite on the table. SO filling! The live music is always entertaining and we got seated in the best booth this time around. Staff was kind and helpful! Only issue was that it was so hot in there! Hoping that KC can get it's weather together so these poor places don't have to fight with the blazing heat. Highly recommend, but you will need a reservation for the weekends!

Fantastic French food and ambiance. Come in hungry, French cooking can be heavy. A fantastic romantic date spot or place to take a visitor you want to impress with KC's food scene. Most of the menu is written on a chalkboard as specials each night that you read by candle light with your always fantastic server's help. Favorite dish: lobster tails poached in vanilla champagne

Wizard Chef in the kitchen!! Six of us ordered, five different entrees. The Chef Wizard delivered delicious - hot - savory entrees we all found exquisite!! Our service was delivered by the beautifully brilliant Phoebe Margaret ... made for a most festive evening as we celebrated a Joyeux Anniversaire! Entrees devoured, I mean, thoroughly enjoyed ... Skate-Fish, Red-Snapper, Mussels, Duck Confit, and Bronzino (European SeaBass) ... they were all Scrumptious! Merci Beaucoup chère LeFou!

Great date night spot! I've been here a couple times now and both experiences were superb. My whole meal was fantastic. The escargot was so buttery and delicious. Highly recommend! Service was great too!

I'm so over the expensive "nice" restaurants as of late where your sides are not included and an up charge to your already expensive meal. At Le Fou Frog that is not the case. This restaurant has amazing cocktails and an incredible menu that changes regularly. The escargot is the best in KC. The cutest atmosphere. The perfect spot for an amazing date night in KC. Staff is awesome! Could not recommend more!!

Elegant dining place. Wonderful food. A little expensive but worth it. Service was excellent. The place is small and parking limited in this area.

We have wanted to eat there for years and it did NOT disappoint! Such a unique atmosphere! Great food & unique cocktails! We went there for Mother's Day & even though it was packed we still had great service. It's a real gem in the River Market area. Can't wait to go back!!

From the moment you step inside, a romantic ambiance sweeps you off your feet. The food here is an absolute delight. I had the pleasure of savoring their renowned escargot--impeccably prepared and bursting with flavor. The duck confit and lobster bisque made for delightful starters, each dish a testament to their culinary expertise. Following the owner's recommendation, I tried the skate fish for the main course, and it was an absolute standout--cooked to perfection and paired with exquisite flavors. The only downside? Living hundreds of miles away makes it challenging to sample their other tantalizing dishes. Nonetheless, this dining experience is truly memorable and comes highly recommended for its exceptional cuisine and romantic ambiance.

Kelce was a very attentive waitress. Smoked trout spread was amazing. The bread was fresh and tasty. I've never seen soething so decadent ever made from a branzino. The cheescake was one of a kind. Even the coffee was great. I watched the bar from a distance. Very attentive staff. They chilled the glasses in advance and took great care in mixing their drinks. How do they manage to get everything right?

I came here for someone's birthday and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. The food, the atmosphere, the service were all amazing. Le Fou Frog embodies the idea of simple dishes done well. For me, this place beats out more creative fine dining type places like Corvino or Novel. I'd highly recommend this as a date spot. Unfortunately, my phone camera is crap and the lighting doesn't help, so my photos are definitely lacking. We were served an amuse-bouche before our main courses (a bit like pico de gallo with a Mediterranean twist) and then a truffle to end our meal. Both were a delight. Their entrees are sized like entrees, so possibly beware if you have a small stomach and end up ordering some starters/appetizers/small plates. Every dish was delicious. The tiniest of gripes I ended up having was that the accompanying mashed potatoes for a dish were incredibly salty, which was an unpleasant contrast to everything else that night. Confit de canard: Amazing, would order again. The duck was so flavorful and soft. Mulligatawny: This didn't seem French, so of course I had to order it. It was one of the best soups I've had, mild but flavorful in ways I couldn't describe. Steak au poivre: I have to imagine that the French would normally serve smaller portions, but when the steak came out, we all sort of laughed out loud because it was HUGE. Needless to say, it didn't get finished, even though it was delicious. Panisse: The chickpea was a more filling dish than I expected. The chickpea fries (wedges? strips? bars?) was on the drier, heftier side which wasn't what I was in the mood for, but the ratatouille was so good. Mousse au chocolat: Chocolate heavy, but to be expected with flourless chocolate tarts. This was a bad idea to order on our part because we were stuffed to the gills, but it was rich and luxurious. Plated nicely as well. Not sure if this is very common, but a couple got engaged and then a member of the staff serenaded everyone with a song. It felt like a wildly magical ending. Overall, not that every dish was creatively mindblowing, but dinner was so well executed that I'm almost afraid to come back (because how can it compare to this amazing visit?).

The environment was very fun and inviting. The service was impeccable. The food was delicious and there are some very unique options on the menu. The portions were very generous. You will have plenty of leftovers!

My favorite vibe-wise, and no doubt some of the best food in KC. Tonight's foie gras, roasted beet salad, Dover sole and seafood gnocchi were amaze-balls, and the service was right on..! "Highly recommend!"

First time coming to Le Fou Frog and it won't be the last. We had reservations at 8:pm for my birthday on a Saturday night. The restaurant is located near the River Market. There was a parking lot located on the side of the restaurant. It was full, so we parked on the street. No biggie. This place isn't fancy per say.. It reminded me of the restaurants in New Orleans that are older, cozier, and has its own style of flair to it. The seating style is very cozy, so if you're expecting a quiet romantic dinner then you won't find it here. They also have a patio outside overlooking the parking lot. People were dressed up and also dressed casual. We were greeted by a nice hostess who sat us at a booth. I was wearing a dress, and the seating was not comfortable. The leather was cracking, so to remedy this I just laid my white napkin and sat on top of that. Again, no biggie. There's not a lot of lighting, but we used our cell phones to read the menu. They had a lot of specials for that night written on a chalk board. Ok, now for the food.. Omg, amazing! Our waitress was prompt and knowledgeable when we asked her about specific items on the menu. We ordered the onion soup (so tasty), the lobster bisque (you can actually taste the lobster, so good), and we shared the angus steak that came out in a butcher cutting board (one of the best steaks I've had, and it was huge!). Our 3 drinks that we ordered were delicious! On top of all that food, you get extras like fresh bread, little appetizer, and some chocolates at the end of the meal. Waitress was nice to let me choose a dessert of my choice for my birthday. To top it off, the restaurant was serenaded by a waiter with his enchanting voice. If you haven't been here, you're definitely are missing out on amazing food!

Don't be fooled by this unassuming brightly painted building a short walk from the Rivermarket streetcar stop. Step inside to a cozy, indulgent, surprising trip to Paris. If you expect privacy ask for a curtain clad booth. Otherwise expect to get a ringside seat to whatever the next table is eating, and a chance to get their feedback on your choices. We listened to our neighbor who advised the foie gras appetizer was life changing (true). The tableside chalkboard of specials was made less intimidating by a server who could described every offering in such detail it felt like we'd sampled them all when she was done. Overall such a fun night, topped off with a perfect creme brulee. Do yourself a favor and pass on KC BBQ and be delighted here instead.

The atmosphere was wonderful and the food was outstanding. We sat at the bar for a couple cocktails before our excellent dinner. The staff was very professional and extremely helpful when navigating the menu in French. The steak was cooked to perfection and the bone in plate was the star of the show. Be adventurous and try something new. This place is a hidden gem.

Came on a whim this past weekend and within moments started asking questions of judgement, like, why has it taken us so long to get back? When is something with this meal going to go WRONG? We called late Saturday afternoon so see if they had an opening. They did, on the patio, 6:15. Perfect. Then we show up 45 minutes early and ask if it was possible to be seated. Bad customers, bad. Accommodated without so much as a concern. A French Chardonnay for her, and I asked if they carried a somewhat uncommon Cohors, often called the "black wine," relating to it's deep inky color and from a relatively small southwestern region of France. My server knew exactly what it was, had it on hand, and within minutes I was closing my eyes and sipping in bliss. *That* was what I wanted. An amuse bouche of tuna with green beans arrived. Doesn't sound exotic, but there were other things in there I couldn't identify and it was simple, interesting, and perfectly seasoned. No pretense, no fuss, brilliant execution paired with some bread that came with it. Would have preferred the butter at room temp, so a somewhat basic but major French sin we decided to overlook since the bread was quite hot. Foie gras starter came with a small, complimentary Sauternes, the sweet wine of choice for the dish, brimming in it's own noble rot, as they say. Google it, use it as idle party chatter. Your friends will think you know a lot about wine, when in reality, you just know how to use Google. It's a tasty but pricey bottle so didn't mind the freebie. Also for starter, the Salade de la Maison... er, house salad, was typical French brilliance. Mostly greens, a few mandolined carrot slices and a lightly salted vinaigrette that was utter perfection, the kind that the slightest variance of anything, particularly the salt, and you have a plate of acidic ugliness. We cleaned the plate. She had the scallops which came with a side of perfectly tender gnocchi in sage brown butter, a truly spectacular dish. I opted for the artichoke ravioli that came in (guessing) a beurre blanc accompanied by some carrots that had clearly been manipulated in a wonderful way beyond what most of us think capable of the lowly root vegetable. Some snow peas were mixed amongst. It was quite heavy for this mostly vegan (forget I ordered foie gras, please), but was just the right amount. Not too much, not too little. Exceptional. Not typically dessert types, we opted to share a crème brûlée with glasses of Benedictine and Brandy. I make that dish often but they're finding a way to kick it beyond my capabilities. No complaint. So here's the thing about this place (disclaimer, I've been to France many times for lengthy stays): it's French in the way that's the best. Rich dishes, small portions. Small details with food that often get overlooked. Really, who'd do an amuse bouche with tuna and green beans that was mind blowing when others might opt to serve a lobster cappuccino foam, something your grandmother would think is science fiction? Great food, impeccable service, the kind that's friendly, nonthreatening, non-hovering, knowledgeable and a sense of humor at the right imtes. We came to have a great time, and did. The staff and kitchen collectively delivered at every opportunity. Well done, frog.

A favorite in Kansas City. Love French food and this is authentic. Characters I need 85 characters

I've been here a few times and every single time has been delicious. The servers are excellent and knowledgeable. The building is unassuming from the outside, but the interior sets the vibe of the restaurant perfectly. A great spot for a date, a celebration, or if you are craving some French food.

Great night out at Le Fou Frog. Cozy atmosphere with great specials offered by a very gracious staff. Service was timely, seamless and the food was delicious.