La Cabriole is such an amazing hidden gem with some of the best food Chattanooga has to offer. I really enjoyed my birthday dinner here and highly recommend this amazing place and experience the goodness for yourself.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laura Farren
Geraldine and Chef Phillipe are wonderful. This French restaurant is a true gem in Chattanooga. The food is excellent as well as the service and hospitality! My husband takes me for my birthday every July and it's always one of the best meals of the year no matter where I travel!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steve Howell
Magnificent experience. Geraldine is wonderful and Chef Phillipe is the consummate frenchman. My wife and I celebrated our 22nd anniversary here and could not have asked for a more perfect evening. The cuisine is incredible and the hostess and chef were engaging from the moment that we walked in. They treated us like family. We will be back often enough to be regulars. I cannot recommend this place enough.The outside is very unassuming but the views are fantastic. The restaurant is simple, quaint, and charming.Reservations required.Dietary restrictions: Geraldine asks at booking about any dietary restrictions to be observed.
Sam Mariti
wanted to like this place and hoped it was somewhere we could return to regularly. But this was not the case, unfortunately. The ambiance and surroundings were quaint, vintage, and yes, even charming for an older mobile home. Table settings were nicely done. First course was a lovely soup. Then we got a small basket of store-bought bread served without butter until we had to ask for it. Shouldn't have had to ask for butter. The croissants were definitely the store-bought ones that come in a tube in the refrigerated section at the grocery store. The small baguette seemed also store-bought and not freshly baked. For $100 per person, I reasonably expected a much better bread service at a French restaurant! Entrees: this is where the big let-downs really began. The filet was ordered medium rare and came medium well. The cut of beef was unlike any filet I've ever had. Dry, chewy, overcooked, and without that typical filet grain. I agree with another reviewer's observation that they really need to spend a bit more on higher quality meat at this price point. The accompanying sauce was okay, but salty. The duck was again, not a prime cut, and while cooked as ordered, it was more chewy than it should have been. Accompanying vegetables were good, but child's portion size. I always prefer quality over quantity, but those portions were ridiculous. The salad was minimal but had good dressing. Cheese plate - well it's a cheese plate, 'nuff said. Dessert was of the flourless category, which I always find heavy and dense and disappointing. Let's talk about service. They charge a 20% service charge, which is included in the $100 per person. The service tendered was not worth the $80 for 4 people. With 3 bottles of wine for the table, I should not have to get up and retrieve a bottle off the sideboard to refill our glasses. Server really only appeared when there was a course being served, and did not check in between to see if we desired anything. A request for a little more bread (no one wanted the refrigerated-section to oven pre-made yucky croissants), was met with, "I'll go check but I don't think we have any more." Unbelievable. But what really peeved me was the chef coming out before the meal and inspecting our bottles of wine and critiquing each one, in his opinion. This was rude, insulting and totally unprofessional. A man with so few social graces should be confined to the kitchen. Did it occur to him that maybe one of our party was not a wine connoisseur and didn't know what to bring? There was no need to embarrass one of our party like that. Overall, for $400 for four people, there are MANY other unique restaurants in Chattanooga that will provide a much better meal and more professional service. We won't be back, sadly.
S. M.
I wanted to like this place and hoped it was somewhere we could return to regularly. But this was not the case, unfortunately. The ambiance and surroundings were quaint, vintage, and yes, even charming for an older mobile home. Table settings were nicely done. First course was a lovely soup. Then we got a small basket of store-bought bread served without butter until we had to ask for it. Shouldn't have had to ask for butter. The croissants were definitely the store-bought ones that come in a tube in the refrigerated section at the grocery store. The small baguette seemed also store-bought and not freshly baked. For $100 per person, I reasonably expected a much better bread service at a French restaurant! Entrees: this is where the big let-downs really began. The filet was ordered medium rare and came medium well. The cut of beef was unlike any filet I've ever had. Dry, chewy, overcooked, and without that typical filet grain. I agree with another reviewer's observation that they really need to spend a bit more on higher quality meat at this price point. The accompanying sauce was okay, but salty. The duck was again, not a prime cut, and while cooked as ordered, it was more chewy than it should have been. Accompanying vegetables were good, but child's portion size. I always prefer quality over quantity, but those portions were ridiculous. The salad was minimal but had good dressing. Cheese plate - well it's a cheese plate, 'nuff said. Dessert was of the flourless category, which I always find heavy and dense and disappointing. Let's talk about service. They charge a 20% service charge, which is included in the $100 per person. The service tendered was not worth the $80 for 4 people. With 3 bottles of wine for the table, I should not have to get up and retrieve a bottle off the sideboard to refill our glasses. Server really only appeared when there was a course being served, and did not check in between to see if we desired anything. A request for a little more bread (no one wanted the refrigerated-section-to-oven pre-made yucky croissants), was met with, "I'll go check but I don't think we have any more." Unbelievable. But what really peeved me was the chef coming out before the meal and inspecting our bottles of wine and critiquing each one, in his august opinion. This was rude, insulting and totally unprofessional. A man with so few social graces should be confined to the kitchen. Did it occur to him that maybe one of our party was not a wine connoisseur and didn't know what to bring? There was no need to embarrass one of our party like that. Overall, for $400 for four people, there are MANY other unique restaurants in Chattanooga that will provide a much better meal and more professional service. We won't be back, sadly.
samartini48
I wanted to like this place and hoped it was somewhere we could return to regularly. But this was not the case, unfortunately. The ambiance and surroundings were quaint, vintage, and yes, even charming for an older mobile home. Table settings were nicely done. First course was a lovely soup. Then we got a small basket of store-bought bread served without butter until we had to ask for it. Shouldn't have had to ask for butter. The croissants were definitely the store-bought ones that come in a tube in the refrigerated section at the grocery store. The small baguette seemed also store-bought and not freshly baked. For $100 per person, I reasonably expected a much better bread service at a French restaurant! Entrees: this is where the big let-downs really began. The filet was ordered medium rare and came medium well. The cut of beef was unlike any filet I've ever had. Dry, chewy, overcooked, and without that typical filet grain. I agree with another reviewer's observation that they really need to spend a bit more on higher quality meat at this price point. The accompanying sauce was okay, but salty. The duck was again, not a prime cut, and while cooked as ordered, it was more chewy than it should have been. Accompanying vegetables were good, but child's portion size. I always prefer quality over quantity, but those portions were ridiculous. The salad was minimal but had good dressing. Cheese plate - well it's a cheese plate, 'nuff said. Dessert was of the flourless category, which I always find heavy and dense and disappointing. Let's talk about service. They charge a 20% service charge, which is included in the $100 per person. The service tendered was not worth the $80 for 4 people. With 3 bottles of wine for the table, I should not have to get up and retrieve a bottle off the sideboard to refill our glasses. Server really only appeared when there was a course being served, and did not check in between to see if we desired anything. A request for a little more bread (no one wanted the refrigerated-section to oven pre-made yucky croissants), was met with, "I'll go check but I don't think we have any more." Unbelievable. But what really peeved me was the chef coming out before the meal and inspecting our bottles of wine and critiquing each one, in his opinion. This was rude, insulting and totally unprofessional. A man with so few social graces should be confined to the kitchen. Did it occur to him that maybe one of our party was not a wine connoisseur and didn't know what to bring? There was no need to embarrass one of our party like that. Overall, for $400 for four people, there are MANY other unique restaurants in Chattanooga that will provide a much better meal and more professional service. We won't be back, sadly.
Jenn Vilandre
I attended a birthday dinner for my friend on Saturday night, with a total of 11 people, and was very disappointed. Most of my hot food was cold or luke warm. My escargot was delicious, but that was the only course that was, besides the cheese course, which was, well, cheese, at least one of which I can buy at Aldi for around $3. I had ordered the filet for my entree, cooked medium-rare. We were told the chef wouldn't cook it past medium doneness, yet my meat was medium-well to well with zero pink on it. The cut certainly didn't look like a filet since the meat came in two sections, separated by a small connection of fat. My entree was also cold. When the waiter brought my plate he said it was medium and he didn't have a medium-rare steak left, dropped it and took off. When I tried to voice my displeasure to the female owner, it was ignored. Overall, there wasn't enough bread on the table for everyone, nor enough salad to satisfy the diners. Guests had to take salad off their plates to give it to the birthday girl. I requested more bread and the waiter seemed flabbergasted that I would do so. For $100 per person this was utterly disappointing. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant, and definitely not for a party.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Escargot, Cheese Plate
Trey Tollison
A dining experience that will meet and exceed your expectations. You are welcomed into the chef's home for an amazingly intimate old school dining experience. This is not cutting edge gastroenterology. This is traditional french cuisine prepared by an expert that focuses on technique and execution of quality ingredients. Multiple courses each complimenting the next will draw you through a complete dining experience. This experience can't be duplicated in any traditional restaurant setting. It's hard to review individual dishes since they build from each other but we loved the tomato bisque. The shrimp was perfectly done over a ratatouille that was delicately seasoned. I had the salmon which was cooked just right to be moist but not raw and served with an orange sauce that sent off the savory fish taste. My partner steak was done exactly at rare with a cracked pepper sauce bringing out the umami of the meat cut. The salad was extremely simple but delicious the house made vinaigrette with some cheese just cuts through the richness of the prior dishes refreshing you for cheese bread dessert and coffee. Don't forget to bring your own wine and I'd recommend a few Cold beers as well. You may want to consider a port wine for desert too. For an intimate setting a unique dining experience an excellent meal you cannot do better than this house.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jenn V.
I attended a birthday dinner for my friend on Saturday night, with a total of 11 people, and was very disappointed. Most of my hot food was cold or luke warm. My escargot was delicious, but that was the only course that was, besides the cheese course, which was, well, cheese, at least one of which I can buy at Aldi for around $3. I had ordered the filet for my entree, cooked medium-rare. We were told the chef wouldn't cook it past medium doneness, yet my meat was medium-well to well with zero pink on it. The cut certainly didn't look like a filet since the meat came in two sections, separated by a small connection of fat. My entree was also cold. When the waiter brought my plate he said it was medium and he didn't have a medium-rare steak left, dropped it and took off. When I tried to voice my displeasure to the female owner, it was ignored. Overall, there wasn't enough bread on the table for everyone, nor enough salad to satisfy the diners. Guests had to take salad off their plates to give it to the birthday girl. I requested more bread and the waiter seemed flabbergasted that I would do so. For $100 per person this was utterly disappointing. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant, and definitely not for a party.
Curt Smith
This is a fantastic small quiet intimate excellent food and atmosphere and the owner server is a Southern bell joy to converse with. Truly French an excellent menu. They only do set menusA $100 a plate but you can bring your own wine. And just one early seating. Call to find out when you can be sat, owers was at 6:30.
We read good reviews of La Cabriole and we were not disappointed. It was a very special evening - every course was excellent and Geraldine and chef Phillipe are expert, lovely hosts. Thoroughly recommended!
Paras S.
Very intimate restaurant set in a nice French theme. Bring your appetite as it is a true 7 course meal and every course was phenomenal.
Lori Hart
Can’t believe our luck in finding this place and getting a reservation. The food was amazing one of the best meals I’ve ever eaten. Friendliest people you’ll ever dine with.
JEAN DANDONNEAU
Absolutely delightful experience. Completely different in a great way. Geraldine is a wonderful host and Philippe a great chef. It was a pleasure to meet them. Wonderful service and very good food !!
Abbey Cahill
My husband and I went there tonight and had a wonderful time. The service was great and so was the food. My husband got salmon and he said it was cooked perfectly. I had chicken and it was also cooked perfectly. All of the courses were so delicious. We are so full and happy. The experience doesn't end after the final coffee course, Geraldine brought chocolate, a rose, and more when she brought the bill. We had such a beautiful experience and will be back for sure.
La Cabriole is such an amazing hidden gem with some of the best food Chattanooga has to offer. I really enjoyed my birthday dinner here and highly recommend this amazing place and experience the goodness for yourself.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Geraldine and Chef Phillipe are wonderful. This French restaurant is a true gem in Chattanooga. The food is excellent as well as the service and hospitality! My husband takes me for my birthday every July and it's always one of the best meals of the year no matter where I travel!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Magnificent experience. Geraldine is wonderful and Chef Phillipe is the consummate frenchman. My wife and I celebrated our 22nd anniversary here and could not have asked for a more perfect evening. The cuisine is incredible and the hostess and chef were engaging from the moment that we walked in. They treated us like family. We will be back often enough to be regulars. I cannot recommend this place enough.The outside is very unassuming but the views are fantastic. The restaurant is simple, quaint, and charming.Reservations required.Dietary restrictions: Geraldine asks at booking about any dietary restrictions to be observed.
wanted to like this place and hoped it was somewhere we could return to regularly. But this was not the case, unfortunately. The ambiance and surroundings were quaint, vintage, and yes, even charming for an older mobile home. Table settings were nicely done. First course was a lovely soup. Then we got a small basket of store-bought bread served without butter until we had to ask for it. Shouldn't have had to ask for butter. The croissants were definitely the store-bought ones that come in a tube in the refrigerated section at the grocery store. The small baguette seemed also store-bought and not freshly baked. For $100 per person, I reasonably expected a much better bread service at a French restaurant! Entrees: this is where the big let-downs really began. The filet was ordered medium rare and came medium well. The cut of beef was unlike any filet I've ever had. Dry, chewy, overcooked, and without that typical filet grain. I agree with another reviewer's observation that they really need to spend a bit more on higher quality meat at this price point. The accompanying sauce was okay, but salty. The duck was again, not a prime cut, and while cooked as ordered, it was more chewy than it should have been. Accompanying vegetables were good, but child's portion size. I always prefer quality over quantity, but those portions were ridiculous. The salad was minimal but had good dressing. Cheese plate - well it's a cheese plate, 'nuff said. Dessert was of the flourless category, which I always find heavy and dense and disappointing. Let's talk about service. They charge a 20% service charge, which is included in the $100 per person. The service tendered was not worth the $80 for 4 people. With 3 bottles of wine for the table, I should not have to get up and retrieve a bottle off the sideboard to refill our glasses. Server really only appeared when there was a course being served, and did not check in between to see if we desired anything. A request for a little more bread (no one wanted the refrigerated-section to oven pre-made yucky croissants), was met with, "I'll go check but I don't think we have any more." Unbelievable. But what really peeved me was the chef coming out before the meal and inspecting our bottles of wine and critiquing each one, in his opinion. This was rude, insulting and totally unprofessional. A man with so few social graces should be confined to the kitchen. Did it occur to him that maybe one of our party was not a wine connoisseur and didn't know what to bring? There was no need to embarrass one of our party like that. Overall, for $400 for four people, there are MANY other unique restaurants in Chattanooga that will provide a much better meal and more professional service. We won't be back, sadly.
I wanted to like this place and hoped it was somewhere we could return to regularly. But this was not the case, unfortunately. The ambiance and surroundings were quaint, vintage, and yes, even charming for an older mobile home. Table settings were nicely done. First course was a lovely soup. Then we got a small basket of store-bought bread served without butter until we had to ask for it. Shouldn't have had to ask for butter. The croissants were definitely the store-bought ones that come in a tube in the refrigerated section at the grocery store. The small baguette seemed also store-bought and not freshly baked. For $100 per person, I reasonably expected a much better bread service at a French restaurant! Entrees: this is where the big let-downs really began. The filet was ordered medium rare and came medium well. The cut of beef was unlike any filet I've ever had. Dry, chewy, overcooked, and without that typical filet grain. I agree with another reviewer's observation that they really need to spend a bit more on higher quality meat at this price point. The accompanying sauce was okay, but salty. The duck was again, not a prime cut, and while cooked as ordered, it was more chewy than it should have been. Accompanying vegetables were good, but child's portion size. I always prefer quality over quantity, but those portions were ridiculous. The salad was minimal but had good dressing. Cheese plate - well it's a cheese plate, 'nuff said. Dessert was of the flourless category, which I always find heavy and dense and disappointing. Let's talk about service. They charge a 20% service charge, which is included in the $100 per person. The service tendered was not worth the $80 for 4 people. With 3 bottles of wine for the table, I should not have to get up and retrieve a bottle off the sideboard to refill our glasses. Server really only appeared when there was a course being served, and did not check in between to see if we desired anything. A request for a little more bread (no one wanted the refrigerated-section-to-oven pre-made yucky croissants), was met with, "I'll go check but I don't think we have any more." Unbelievable. But what really peeved me was the chef coming out before the meal and inspecting our bottles of wine and critiquing each one, in his august opinion. This was rude, insulting and totally unprofessional. A man with so few social graces should be confined to the kitchen. Did it occur to him that maybe one of our party was not a wine connoisseur and didn't know what to bring? There was no need to embarrass one of our party like that. Overall, for $400 for four people, there are MANY other unique restaurants in Chattanooga that will provide a much better meal and more professional service. We won't be back, sadly.
I wanted to like this place and hoped it was somewhere we could return to regularly. But this was not the case, unfortunately. The ambiance and surroundings were quaint, vintage, and yes, even charming for an older mobile home. Table settings were nicely done. First course was a lovely soup. Then we got a small basket of store-bought bread served without butter until we had to ask for it. Shouldn't have had to ask for butter. The croissants were definitely the store-bought ones that come in a tube in the refrigerated section at the grocery store. The small baguette seemed also store-bought and not freshly baked. For $100 per person, I reasonably expected a much better bread service at a French restaurant! Entrees: this is where the big let-downs really began. The filet was ordered medium rare and came medium well. The cut of beef was unlike any filet I've ever had. Dry, chewy, overcooked, and without that typical filet grain. I agree with another reviewer's observation that they really need to spend a bit more on higher quality meat at this price point. The accompanying sauce was okay, but salty. The duck was again, not a prime cut, and while cooked as ordered, it was more chewy than it should have been. Accompanying vegetables were good, but child's portion size. I always prefer quality over quantity, but those portions were ridiculous. The salad was minimal but had good dressing. Cheese plate - well it's a cheese plate, 'nuff said. Dessert was of the flourless category, which I always find heavy and dense and disappointing. Let's talk about service. They charge a 20% service charge, which is included in the $100 per person. The service tendered was not worth the $80 for 4 people. With 3 bottles of wine for the table, I should not have to get up and retrieve a bottle off the sideboard to refill our glasses. Server really only appeared when there was a course being served, and did not check in between to see if we desired anything. A request for a little more bread (no one wanted the refrigerated-section to oven pre-made yucky croissants), was met with, "I'll go check but I don't think we have any more." Unbelievable. But what really peeved me was the chef coming out before the meal and inspecting our bottles of wine and critiquing each one, in his opinion. This was rude, insulting and totally unprofessional. A man with so few social graces should be confined to the kitchen. Did it occur to him that maybe one of our party was not a wine connoisseur and didn't know what to bring? There was no need to embarrass one of our party like that. Overall, for $400 for four people, there are MANY other unique restaurants in Chattanooga that will provide a much better meal and more professional service. We won't be back, sadly.
I attended a birthday dinner for my friend on Saturday night, with a total of 11 people, and was very disappointed. Most of my hot food was cold or luke warm. My escargot was delicious, but that was the only course that was, besides the cheese course, which was, well, cheese, at least one of which I can buy at Aldi for around $3. I had ordered the filet for my entree, cooked medium-rare. We were told the chef wouldn't cook it past medium doneness, yet my meat was medium-well to well with zero pink on it. The cut certainly didn't look like a filet since the meat came in two sections, separated by a small connection of fat. My entree was also cold. When the waiter brought my plate he said it was medium and he didn't have a medium-rare steak left, dropped it and took off. When I tried to voice my displeasure to the female owner, it was ignored. Overall, there wasn't enough bread on the table for everyone, nor enough salad to satisfy the diners. Guests had to take salad off their plates to give it to the birthday girl. I requested more bread and the waiter seemed flabbergasted that I would do so. For $100 per person this was utterly disappointing. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant, and definitely not for a party.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Escargot, Cheese Plate
A dining experience that will meet and exceed your expectations. You are welcomed into the chef's home for an amazingly intimate old school dining experience. This is not cutting edge gastroenterology. This is traditional french cuisine prepared by an expert that focuses on technique and execution of quality ingredients. Multiple courses each complimenting the next will draw you through a complete dining experience. This experience can't be duplicated in any traditional restaurant setting. It's hard to review individual dishes since they build from each other but we loved the tomato bisque. The shrimp was perfectly done over a ratatouille that was delicately seasoned. I had the salmon which was cooked just right to be moist but not raw and served with an orange sauce that sent off the savory fish taste. My partner steak was done exactly at rare with a cracked pepper sauce bringing out the umami of the meat cut. The salad was extremely simple but delicious the house made vinaigrette with some cheese just cuts through the richness of the prior dishes refreshing you for cheese bread dessert and coffee. Don't forget to bring your own wine and I'd recommend a few Cold beers as well. You may want to consider a port wine for desert too. For an intimate setting a unique dining experience an excellent meal you cannot do better than this house.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I attended a birthday dinner for my friend on Saturday night, with a total of 11 people, and was very disappointed. Most of my hot food was cold or luke warm. My escargot was delicious, but that was the only course that was, besides the cheese course, which was, well, cheese, at least one of which I can buy at Aldi for around $3. I had ordered the filet for my entree, cooked medium-rare. We were told the chef wouldn't cook it past medium doneness, yet my meat was medium-well to well with zero pink on it. The cut certainly didn't look like a filet since the meat came in two sections, separated by a small connection of fat. My entree was also cold. When the waiter brought my plate he said it was medium and he didn't have a medium-rare steak left, dropped it and took off. When I tried to voice my displeasure to the female owner, it was ignored. Overall, there wasn't enough bread on the table for everyone, nor enough salad to satisfy the diners. Guests had to take salad off their plates to give it to the birthday girl. I requested more bread and the waiter seemed flabbergasted that I would do so. For $100 per person this was utterly disappointing. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant, and definitely not for a party.
This is a fantastic small quiet intimate excellent food and atmosphere and the owner server is a Southern bell joy to converse with. Truly French an excellent menu. They only do set menusA $100 a plate but you can bring your own wine. And just one early seating. Call to find out when you can be sat, owers was at 6:30.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
We read good reviews of La Cabriole and we were not disappointed. It was a very special evening - every course was excellent and Geraldine and chef Phillipe are expert, lovely hosts. Thoroughly recommended!
Very intimate restaurant set in a nice French theme. Bring your appetite as it is a true 7 course meal and every course was phenomenal.
Can’t believe our luck in finding this place and getting a reservation. The food was amazing one of the best meals I’ve ever eaten. Friendliest people you’ll ever dine with.
Absolutely delightful experience. Completely different in a great way. Geraldine is a wonderful host and Philippe a great chef. It was a pleasure to meet them. Wonderful service and very good food !!
My husband and I went there tonight and had a wonderful time. The service was great and so was the food. My husband got salmon and he said it was cooked perfectly. I had chicken and it was also cooked perfectly. All of the courses were so delicious. We are so full and happy. The experience doesn't end after the final coffee course, Geraldine brought chocolate, a rose, and more when she brought the bill. We had such a beautiful experience and will be back for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5