Palo Alto French Restaurants

Fois Gras

1. Chez TJ Restaurant

of the waiters popped his head in from the other room and reminded me that the circle fois gras was not a turkey burrito as I commented to my bf, but a something-something-somet hing... I can't remember what...

2. Bistro Elan

to see a simply prepared ny steak with potatoes and some fresh roasted veggies. The foi gras and buttered brioche salad was very nice though as well as the fresh oysters with a variety of sauces...

3. Shokolaat

by brute-force spice as some places. The corn soup was amazing - naturally sweet, a unique meal I had never experienced previously. I had the duck breast with fois gras, vanilla brown sugar crepe, figs...

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Escargot

1. Le Petit Bistro

Charming, delicious, relaxed French bistro food. There are cookbooks at every table. Get the fish special. Get the escargot. The chocolate mousse is exceptional. I don't care that this is not Pierre...

2. Shokolaat

the gratin of escargot as an appetizer, and the quail for my entree.  J. had the cauliflower soup, followed by the seared tuna.  And for dessert we shared a Grand Marnier souffle.   Here's my review...

3. Left Bank

I went with my family here for a dinner 2 weeks ago and the food was Ok .....Expensive. I enjoyed the escargot. However I dont feel I will be back for dinner. I may try them for lunch...

4. Marche Restaurant

Frogs legs, escargot, and Roquefort oh my!  Not to worry, even if you're not into the "strange" French food, you'll have lots of choices at Marche.  They don't post a menu, but go online and request...

5. Beausejour French…

entree, and dessert for only about $30/person.  The special they had the night I went was ostrich and it was really good!  The escargot was flavourful, the seafood soup had a delicate philo top...

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