This place smells stinky and fishy, or something didn’t dry properly. We looked at each other when we first walked in, but we still decided to try it out as others rated it high.We sat down and no server greeted us until I had to wave at someone to get us a menu. We finally got a menu and ordered. Because of the smell, I only wanted to try a drink and an appetizer before ordering any entree. God was I glad I did that. I ordered La Neige spritz. It tasted very watery on the top and too bitter towards the bottom. Something happened to my husband’s drink. We shared the Tour de France. How disappointing these appetizers were. Potato chip overpowered the taste of caviar, which in itself is not high quality. Oysters were not fresh, and drenched in sauce. It’s not a problem for them alone as we found most oysters in St Louis to be subpar. Gougeres and financiers are decent, but nothing impressive given the price tag. Portions were small. I get it. They want to go for the high-end dining experience, but the taste was really far off from high-end. And it took quite some time to get the appetizer plate. We did not end up dining there after all.I wish they’d clean up the foul smell completely. I’d not return nor recommend it to anyone with the low quality of food and service we received. One little detail, the tables were too close to each other. I can hear the couples next to us even when they’ve definitely lowered their voice. I would’ve not minded this if the food were any good. Unfortunately, they were not.Parking: Really hard to find a parking for this place. Limited street parking spots in front of the restaurant (that they had to share with another restaurant) and even further away from it.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Silpa Raju
The food was overall good but not great or life changing. We are big fans of Vicia and were hoping for the same complexity of flavors but did not find it in all the dishes here - only some of them.We ordered:Gougeres - cheese fondue and popovers. Fondue was good but the popovers were kind of doughy and dense.Beef tartare - fine, not great - the tartare was a bit flavorless and flat despite being served with a jusFrench onion soup - good! No complaints.Mussels - the star of the show, 5/5, some of the best mussels I’ve hadPain perdu - a carmelized dessert with toasted brioche and Clementine’s ice cream that was delicious.Special shout out to the mocktail Papillon. I don’t like when mocktails are just fruit juice but this one really had the complexity and slight bitterness of a cocktail.Overall we would come back but there are flavor profiles of some dishes that could be elevated to make this a 5/5 meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Tiffany G.
let's start with the outstanding service. I walked in for sunday brunch no reservations. the hostess offered to take my coat and the server brought me water while I waited for a table. the place is super cute french modern style. our meals also did not disappoint. my friend had the frittata which looked amazing and I had the omelette which was oh so good and filled with creamy delicious cheese. it came with some colorful fresh salad on the salad. I will definitely be going back.
Daphne B.
This is one of the best brunches in town, diverse offerings and delicious. The restaurant itself is beautiful and the service is always top knotch.
Tim M.
Great place for brunch. We had some signature cocktails, and a quick brunch. Sat at the bar and had a good time. Very cool place.
Maleewan K.
Delicious foods, caring & attentive service, and very romantic ambiance. We made a reservation and they had a table ready for us on time. Highly recommend Edith Piaf's big heart for mocktail lovers, it was moderately sweet with perfect amount of lemon juice. I absolutely love soup in Maine Bouchot Mussels, they were slightly creamy and flavorful. The baguette was nicely buttered. My husband liked his pork chop, their new addition to the menu. Pain Perdu was the highlights of our dinner, we will be back again even just for this toasted bread with perfect combination of gelato and caramel sauce!
Jamie Kondis
I have never had a bad meal here! The staff is always wonderful and attentive. The current soup (celery) is amazing and so is the pork cassoulet. The chestnut dessert was also very good. My favorite appetizer, the financiers, are always wonderful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
madhavi kandula
As my husband and I have grown older, we have become very particular about spending an evening in a restaurant. So many times, we come away disappointed with a three or four hundred dollar bill. We are not foodies by any means but we definitely are wine snobs which drives our bill up. We made early reservations on Saturday night. Promptly shown to our table. Cozy is the perfect word for the atmosphere. Our waitress was lovely and very efficient. We ordered cocktails that were terrific. We tried the 40 dollar shared appetizer which was sublime. Everything was delicious. My favorite was the caviar. We ended up ordering the bread and butter. It felt like we were in Paris. The main courses were outstanding. My husband ordered mussels which are his absolute favorite. He compared them to the ones in a restaurant in Bayeux, called Rapiere which is Michelin starred. That good!! I ordered the chicken. My only minor critique was that boneless might have been a better option and slightly too much dijon mustard in the coating. The wine list is excellent. We both had glasses of white wine, pinot blanc and the chardonnay. We went home and ordered the chardonnay off of the internet. Overall, just an amazing meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lynn A.
Food: 5 StarsService: 5 StarsIf you're interested in a little bit of French magic in the kitchen, be sure to visit Bistro la Floraison for an evening to remember. Reservations book quick, so you'll want to plan well in advance to secure a spot. Street parking is usually available near the restaurant.I love that much of the decor was retained from the Bar les Frère days. The intimate and elegant dining space make for a great date night. We loved our server, who from the get go, was warm and welcoming. He had a great sense of humor and overall, we loved his presence and appreciated his suggestions for the evening.The restaurant boasts a short menu, but the dishes presented are anything but. You'll come across beautiful flavors and a variety of textures, creating a sort of magic in your mouth. Some our favorites include:- Devilled Eggs: Golden Kaluga caviar, smoked creme fraiche, chives- French Onion Financiers: Almond, thyme oil, comte cheese- Steak Tartare: Steamed egg yolk, crispy shallots, smoked bone marrow vinaigrette, salt and vinegar potato chips- Main Bouchot Mussels: Spanish chorizo, sofrito, white wine and saffron broth, toasted baguette- Chestnut Mont Blanc: Pedro Jimenez sherry, chocolate ice cream, mascarpone cremeauxTips:Ask for any specials that evening and order it. You won't be disappointed.Cocktails are alluring and will have you lingering around for more.
Cynthia M.
When my date showed up late (due to me not knowing the restaurant across the street is "by reservation only" and you can't just have drinks... so we went across the street for drinks to Bistro La Floraison.My date had a glass of wine and I had a couple glasses of Gene'vre such a wonderful beverage ... sweet but not overly and I asked for the mixologist to go light on the Amaro (which is a bitter). Perfection! Local artQuaint and sensual ambianceLots of seating and can host small parties (groups of at least 8).Fun place to meet a friend or loved one! Or even a business clientele.
I visited Bistro La Floraison with my foodie girlfriends and we had an absolute blast over great food!The spritz hour cocktails and fair is the perfect way to start your evening meal. Please allow time for this and indulge completely. The French onion financiers are my favorite item on the menu next to the oysters. The trout toast was also a favorite among the group. For my entree I chose the short rib because I was hungry! It's a filling entree so be sure to bring your appetite for that one. I also sampled my friend's salmon entree. It looked so bleak and simple but was probably the BEST salmon I've ever tasted (I fished salmon and trout on the Great Lakes y'all so that's quite the compliment).I love that the menu changes seasonally so you have to visit every so often to get the full experience. Our wait staff was fun and very knowledgeable and accommodating. We had a few good laughs with them as well and definitely will return.
Garrett Grasshoff
Had a wonderful time. We came for our anniversary and the staff was very friendly and told us happy anniversary many times. The food was delicious. I had the stripped bass and my wife had the fried chicken cordon blue and they were both incredible. The bread and butter are great as well. Our server Emily was very friendly and did a great job. Would definitely recommend for a special occasion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken
Tammy Peterson
What a wonderful place to have a small event. The food is outstanding! A heart felt thank you to Tara and her staff for making our day so special❤️Tammy P.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Holly R.
We had a delicious Sunday brunch with great food and great service! We loved the ambiance and felt like we were back in Europe! 10/10 would highly suggest for brunch!
G H
Food was great! We went for brunch and got several things to try and enjoyed every bit of it. Also want to point out how great the service was. I am so bummed I cannot remember our waitress’s name because she deserves a shout out. Awesome experience all around. You cannot go wrong with any restaurant Take Root
This place smells stinky and fishy, or something didn’t dry properly. We looked at each other when we first walked in, but we still decided to try it out as others rated it high.We sat down and no server greeted us until I had to wave at someone to get us a menu. We finally got a menu and ordered. Because of the smell, I only wanted to try a drink and an appetizer before ordering any entree. God was I glad I did that. I ordered La Neige spritz. It tasted very watery on the top and too bitter towards the bottom. Something happened to my husband’s drink. We shared the Tour de France. How disappointing these appetizers were. Potato chip overpowered the taste of caviar, which in itself is not high quality. Oysters were not fresh, and drenched in sauce. It’s not a problem for them alone as we found most oysters in St Louis to be subpar. Gougeres and financiers are decent, but nothing impressive given the price tag. Portions were small. I get it. They want to go for the high-end dining experience, but the taste was really far off from high-end. And it took quite some time to get the appetizer plate. We did not end up dining there after all.I wish they’d clean up the foul smell completely. I’d not return nor recommend it to anyone with the low quality of food and service we received. One little detail, the tables were too close to each other. I can hear the couples next to us even when they’ve definitely lowered their voice. I would’ve not minded this if the food were any good. Unfortunately, they were not.Parking: Really hard to find a parking for this place. Limited street parking spots in front of the restaurant (that they had to share with another restaurant) and even further away from it.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The food was overall good but not great or life changing. We are big fans of Vicia and were hoping for the same complexity of flavors but did not find it in all the dishes here - only some of them.We ordered:Gougeres - cheese fondue and popovers. Fondue was good but the popovers were kind of doughy and dense.Beef tartare - fine, not great - the tartare was a bit flavorless and flat despite being served with a jusFrench onion soup - good! No complaints.Mussels - the star of the show, 5/5, some of the best mussels I’ve hadPain perdu - a carmelized dessert with toasted brioche and Clementine’s ice cream that was delicious.Special shout out to the mocktail Papillon. I don’t like when mocktails are just fruit juice but this one really had the complexity and slight bitterness of a cocktail.Overall we would come back but there are flavor profiles of some dishes that could be elevated to make this a 5/5 meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
let's start with the outstanding service. I walked in for sunday brunch no reservations. the hostess offered to take my coat and the server brought me water while I waited for a table. the place is super cute french modern style. our meals also did not disappoint. my friend had the frittata which looked amazing and I had the omelette which was oh so good and filled with creamy delicious cheese. it came with some colorful fresh salad on the salad. I will definitely be going back.
This is one of the best brunches in town, diverse offerings and delicious. The restaurant itself is beautiful and the service is always top knotch.
Great place for brunch. We had some signature cocktails, and a quick brunch. Sat at the bar and had a good time. Very cool place.
Delicious foods, caring & attentive service, and very romantic ambiance. We made a reservation and they had a table ready for us on time. Highly recommend Edith Piaf's big heart for mocktail lovers, it was moderately sweet with perfect amount of lemon juice. I absolutely love soup in Maine Bouchot Mussels, they were slightly creamy and flavorful. The baguette was nicely buttered. My husband liked his pork chop, their new addition to the menu. Pain Perdu was the highlights of our dinner, we will be back again even just for this toasted bread with perfect combination of gelato and caramel sauce!
I have never had a bad meal here! The staff is always wonderful and attentive. The current soup (celery) is amazing and so is the pork cassoulet. The chestnut dessert was also very good. My favorite appetizer, the financiers, are always wonderful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
As my husband and I have grown older, we have become very particular about spending an evening in a restaurant. So many times, we come away disappointed with a three or four hundred dollar bill. We are not foodies by any means but we definitely are wine snobs which drives our bill up. We made early reservations on Saturday night. Promptly shown to our table. Cozy is the perfect word for the atmosphere. Our waitress was lovely and very efficient. We ordered cocktails that were terrific. We tried the 40 dollar shared appetizer which was sublime. Everything was delicious. My favorite was the caviar. We ended up ordering the bread and butter. It felt like we were in Paris. The main courses were outstanding. My husband ordered mussels which are his absolute favorite. He compared them to the ones in a restaurant in Bayeux, called Rapiere which is Michelin starred. That good!! I ordered the chicken. My only minor critique was that boneless might have been a better option and slightly too much dijon mustard in the coating. The wine list is excellent. We both had glasses of white wine, pinot blanc and the chardonnay. We went home and ordered the chardonnay off of the internet. Overall, just an amazing meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food: 5 StarsService: 5 StarsIf you're interested in a little bit of French magic in the kitchen, be sure to visit Bistro la Floraison for an evening to remember. Reservations book quick, so you'll want to plan well in advance to secure a spot. Street parking is usually available near the restaurant.I love that much of the decor was retained from the Bar les Frère days. The intimate and elegant dining space make for a great date night. We loved our server, who from the get go, was warm and welcoming. He had a great sense of humor and overall, we loved his presence and appreciated his suggestions for the evening.The restaurant boasts a short menu, but the dishes presented are anything but. You'll come across beautiful flavors and a variety of textures, creating a sort of magic in your mouth. Some our favorites include:- Devilled Eggs: Golden Kaluga caviar, smoked creme fraiche, chives- French Onion Financiers: Almond, thyme oil, comte cheese- Steak Tartare: Steamed egg yolk, crispy shallots, smoked bone marrow vinaigrette, salt and vinegar potato chips- Main Bouchot Mussels: Spanish chorizo, sofrito, white wine and saffron broth, toasted baguette- Chestnut Mont Blanc: Pedro Jimenez sherry, chocolate ice cream, mascarpone cremeauxTips:Ask for any specials that evening and order it. You won't be disappointed.Cocktails are alluring and will have you lingering around for more.
When my date showed up late (due to me not knowing the restaurant across the street is "by reservation only" and you can't just have drinks... so we went across the street for drinks to Bistro La Floraison.My date had a glass of wine and I had a couple glasses of Gene'vre such a wonderful beverage ... sweet but not overly and I asked for the mixologist to go light on the Amaro (which is a bitter). Perfection! Local artQuaint and sensual ambianceLots of seating and can host small parties (groups of at least 8).Fun place to meet a friend or loved one! Or even a business clientele.
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I visited Bistro La Floraison with my foodie girlfriends and we had an absolute blast over great food!The spritz hour cocktails and fair is the perfect way to start your evening meal. Please allow time for this and indulge completely. The French onion financiers are my favorite item on the menu next to the oysters. The trout toast was also a favorite among the group. For my entree I chose the short rib because I was hungry! It's a filling entree so be sure to bring your appetite for that one. I also sampled my friend's salmon entree. It looked so bleak and simple but was probably the BEST salmon I've ever tasted (I fished salmon and trout on the Great Lakes y'all so that's quite the compliment).I love that the menu changes seasonally so you have to visit every so often to get the full experience. Our wait staff was fun and very knowledgeable and accommodating. We had a few good laughs with them as well and definitely will return.
Had a wonderful time. We came for our anniversary and the staff was very friendly and told us happy anniversary many times. The food was delicious. I had the stripped bass and my wife had the fried chicken cordon blue and they were both incredible. The bread and butter are great as well. Our server Emily was very friendly and did a great job. Would definitely recommend for a special occasion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken
What a wonderful place to have a small event. The food is outstanding! A heart felt thank you to Tara and her staff for making our day so special❤️Tammy P.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a delicious Sunday brunch with great food and great service! We loved the ambiance and felt like we were back in Europe! 10/10 would highly suggest for brunch!
Food was great! We went for brunch and got several things to try and enjoyed every bit of it. Also want to point out how great the service was. I am so bummed I cannot remember our waitress’s name because she deserves a shout out. Awesome experience all around. You cannot go wrong with any restaurant Take Root
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5