La Mere Michelle

4.7

432 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

28 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 2 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Since 1972, this charming upscale French restaurant has an atmosphere of a private home throughout. Located in the heart of fashionable Saratoga, it has been owned and operated by the Masek family almost four decades!
Renowned for its attention to service and excellent cuisine, la Mère Michelle is a superb combination of traditional ambiance with every modern amenity. Each dining area is decorated in a different style to give an overall impression of comfort and refinement.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Continental
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(408) 867-5272
Website
http://www.lameremichelle.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Marc Andre Masek
Private party facilities
We have several rooms to accommodate functions from 25 to 125 + persons. We are well known for exquisite weddings, rehearsal, corporate functions, meetings etc.

Location
14467 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070
Area
Saratoga
Cross Street
3 rd Street
Parking details
Parking along side of and behind our building 200+ free spaces
Additional
Bar Dining, Farm to Table, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Shiitake Mushroom caps and Gulf PrawnsUS$18.00
Sautéed in white wine, lemon and garlic butter
Baked Brie with ApricotsUS$16.00
Brie cheese with dried apricots Wrapped in puff pastry
Escargots BourguignonUS$18.00
Natural shells filled with escargots And garlic butter
Assorted Pate'sUS$17.00
Venison Galantine and mousse of duck and goose liver Served with chutney and Cumberland sauce
Saumon FumeUS$17.00
Scotch smoked salmon With capers and red onions
Sautéed Mixed MushroomsUS$12.00
Button & Shiitakes in Garlic butter
Prosciutto de Parma and MelonUS$16.00

Salads and Soups

Apple and EndiveUS$12.00
Endive, Apple slices, Danish Blue Cheese, Candied Walnuts, Light vinaigrette
California WedgeUS$12.00
Iceberg Lettuce, Point Reyes Blue Cheese, Apple wood Smoked Bacon and Tomatoes
Classic Caesar SaladUS$11.00
Romaine hearts lightly tossed in Caesar dressing
Brazilian Hearts of PalmsUS$14.00
Served over a bed of mixed greens
Red, White & BlueUS$14.00
Tomato, red onion & Danish blue cheese
Assorted Mixed GreensUS$8.00
French Onion Soup GratinUS$12.00
Classic Onion Soup topped with Gruyere Cheese
Soup of the DayUS$8.00

Seafood and Poultry

Grilled Mahi-MahiUS$32.00
lemon garlic butter white wine
Prawns BordelaiseUS$38.00
white wine, lemon, Garlic butter
King SalmonUS$34.00
Citrus burre blanc
Crab CakesUS$32.00
with lemon cream
Magret de Canard MontmorencyUS$36.00
Duck Breast with Morello cherry, Kirshwasser Demi Glace
Sesame Duck BreastUS$36.00
Sesame crusted Duck breast, Garlic honey demi glace
Chicken SaltimboccaUS$32.00
chicken breast with prosciutto and sage
Chicken ForestiereUS$29.00
wild mushroom cream
Curry ChickenUS$29.00
Madras curry cream
Chicken TarragonUS$28.00
Tarragon reduction with white wine
Cheese RavioliUS$22.00
Marinara Sauce

Black Angus Beef

Filet Mignon
- 8 ozUS$54.00
New York Steak
- 16 ozUS$50.00
Bone In Rib EyeUS$75.00
Choice of Sauce: Béarnaise, Cognac Peppercorn, Cabernet Demi Glace, Blue Cheese Demi Glace, Mushroom Demi-glace
Calf's Liver and OnionUS$28.00
Veal Scaloppini MarsalaUS$36.00
Veal PiccataUS$36.00
Original Wiener SchnitzelUS$38.00
Rack of LambUS$47.00
Mint Demi-glace

What 432 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
5Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

432 Reviews

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Gita
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice evening, great food and very nice service Looking forward going back
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Susan
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a pleasure to have Christmas Eve dinner at La Mere Michelle. We appreciated the warm, friendly, welcome when we arrived. The French Onion Soup was delicious, complete with a thick layer of cheese. The Chicken Tarragon entree was the best I've ever had with a Tarragon reduction that was divine. My family member ordered the Chicken Forestiere with wild mushroom cream, also delicious. Both entrees had plenty of sauce unlike some restaurants that only provide a few tablespoons, were served with green beans and scalloped potatoes, and were pleasantly filling. We didn't leave hungry. A slice of chocolate hazelnut cake with excellent flavor finished the meal.
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Martin
San Francisco
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Very surprised that such a large place was practically empty on a Saturday night. Three tables were occupied and it was noisy. The waiter was courteous and efficient. Unfortunately the food was not equal to its cost.
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Cathy
San Francisco
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding service and delicious food. We enjoyed our meal and overall experience.
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Nancy
VIP
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the best Thanksgiving dinner. The turkey along with all the trimmings were amazing and the pumpkin pie with whipped cream was so delicious. Our waiter was Moe and he is by far the best server in town.
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Nadine
San Francisco
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Petite filet mignon was excellent and perfectly cooked. Weinerschnitzel is a consistent performer. Our waiter is just phenomenal, knows when to approach and serves with a smile.
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Kris
VIP
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice meal, they weren't too busy. Food came out perfectly cooked (had the filet, medium and shrimp dish). The French Onion soup was phenomenal! Really, really delicious. I definitely will go again, just for the soup!
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Lisa
San Francisco
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on 11 August 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We have enjoyed La Mere Michelle for 28 years, sitting by the front window enjoying the fresh air and big portions of yummy French country food. I think now is the time to hire a new greeter though, as the original owner, a lovely lady, whom is no longer able to do the job she did for all those many years, and they definitely need more help.
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Cbadventure
San Francisco
34 reviews
3.0
34 reviews
Dined on 28 July 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Very disappointed that LaMere Michele is not what it used to be. The food was mediocre. They only had one server for five tables. The ambience was sad as we remembered it when the vibe was much lively. Food was not very good. Sorry.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 6 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful food, very attentive service. But I couldn't figure out why we were the ONLY people in the whole place on a Friday evening. My memory of the place from the past was that it was busy.
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FAQs

La Mere Michelle offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (408) 867-5272.

La Mere Michelle is rated 4.7 stars by 432 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

28 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

14467 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070

Additional information

Cross Street
3 rd Street
Area
Saratoga
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Continental
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking along side of and behind our building 200+ free spaces
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Marc Andre Masek
Additional
Bar Dining, Farm to Table, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.lameremichelle.com/
Phone number
(408) 867-5272
Private party facilities
We have several rooms to accommodate functions from 25 to 125 + persons. We are well known for exquisite weddings, rehearsal, corporate functions, meetings etc.

La Mere Michelle

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Appetizers

Shiitake Mushroom caps and Gulf PrawnsUS$18.00

Baked Brie with ApricotsUS$16.00

Escargots BourguignonUS$18.00

Assorted Pate'sUS$17.00

Saumon FumeUS$17.00

Sautéed Mixed MushroomsUS$12.00

Prosciutto de Parma and MelonUS$16.00

Salads and Soups

Apple and EndiveUS$12.00

California WedgeUS$12.00

Classic Caesar SaladUS$11.00

Brazilian Hearts of PalmsUS$14.00

Red, White & BlueUS$14.00

Assorted Mixed GreensUS$8.00

French Onion Soup GratinUS$12.00

Soup of the DayUS$8.00

Seafood and Poultry

Grilled Mahi-MahiUS$32.00

Prawns BordelaiseUS$38.00

King SalmonUS$34.00

Crab CakesUS$32.00

Magret de Canard MontmorencyUS$36.00

Sesame Duck BreastUS$36.00

Chicken SaltimboccaUS$32.00

Chicken ForestiereUS$29.00

Curry ChickenUS$29.00

Chicken TarragonUS$28.00

Cheese RavioliUS$22.00

Black Angus Beef

Filet Mignon

New York Steak

Bone In Rib EyeUS$75.00

Calf's Liver and OnionUS$28.00

Veal Scaloppini MarsalaUS$36.00

Veal PiccataUS$36.00

Original Wiener SchnitzelUS$38.00

Rack of LambUS$47.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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How is La Mere Michelle restaurant rated?

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