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    Augie's French

    4.5 (227 reviews)
    Closed • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Pigs in a Blanket
    Becca B.

    I love Augies. The food is always amazing and the drinks are even better! I just went for happy hour on Friday and I will absolutely be coming back. Great deals and loved the options!

    Garlic butter escargot
    Qui A.

    Today was my first time visiting this establishment. First things first, It is a beautiful restaurant with a classy and comfortable atmosphere. My boyfriend and I were immediately welcomed and seated. We had a very knowledgeable server who told us about a few food items we ordered (it was our first time eating french food) and he explained in full detail . We both ordered escargot with garlic and butter as well as a beef cheek bourguignon and that was AMAZING. The beef melted in our mouth and the potatoes were so tasty! I highly recommend this restaurant if you're willing to try something new and be amazed with what you eat.

    Moules Frites
    Betty C.

    Augie's offers top-notch service from start to finish. The managers, John and Jill, are fantastic--so cool and hands-on, especially during the rush. Even Vanessa on the phones is welcoming! We tried the escargot, frog legs, and black mussels, and everything was delicious. We even asked for extra house-made baguettes twice just to soak up the amazing broth from the mussels. The atmosphere strikes the perfect balance of casual elegance.

    Steak Frites
    Erika C.

    I've been wanting to come to Augie's for awhile, and finally made it out here. I generally like the Stark restaurants. There were some hits and some misses on my visit. Cozy decor and the restaurant is in the middle of all the downtown Santa Rosa action. The bread and butter were so good. And complimentary, which I feel is rare these days. Salade Lyonnaise was surprisingly good for this reluctant veggie eater. The bacon vinaigrette really gave it a meaty flavor. I wanted to try the terrine but the group vetoed me for the pate and I was pleasantly surprised. It came with a little bit of salad, mustard, and pickles, and the whole thing ate really well together. Next came the sweetbreads and I think I was only sad there wasn't more of it. I liked this best of the apps. Got the half dozen raw oysters on half shell. Those were okay, I think I could skip next time. For mains, I got the duck confit. The duck itself was okay. I think I expected it to be more tender; and it was a bit oversalted for my taste. The potatoes and fig jus though... wow I would order this if it was just a side. Also, again, appreciated that there was a salad with this, I thought it was a nice touch that brightened up the dish. I probably wouldn't get this again but there are other mains to try. I tried the dishes ordered by others at our table. I thought the steak was super chewy. Definitely the worst steak I've had from a Stark restaurant. It is the worst steak I've had in recent memory. It also had very little sauce, but maybe I was only looking for the sauce because the steak wasn't any good. I thought the duck sausage dish was a bit salty. The poulet frites was probably objectively the most well-prepared protein out of what we ordered, in terms of seasoning and texture. We were pretty stuffed so we didn't get dessert this time. The service was interesting. Front of house were very welcoming and friendly, what you would likely expect for hospitality. Servers were not very welcoming or friendly, but maybe it's trying for French vibes in that way. (Jk.) It was maybe giving new server. That said, by the end of the meal I couldn't really knock it because the servers were prompt in responding to all our requests. Overall, I think the visit was like 3.5 stars because of the bread and butter, good apps, and prompt service were good, but the mains were all pretty disappointing. I will definitely be back to try more of the apps and maybe a dessert.

    Drinks: Overall a 5/5. However, they ran out of the watermelon infused tequila during happy hour on a Friday night. We never got to drink them. They made us pomegranate margaritas instead, and oh boy were they delicious!! Food: Overall a 5/5 Oysters - 5/5. They change the selection often apparently. I will have to come back to see if I got lucky with this selection or if they have amazing taste! Escargot - 4/5 - only because I had to ask for bread. The escargot with garlic butter and pernod was delicious. They have two other flavors that I did not try. I love my classics. The escargot was not overcooked, with a good amount of garlic yet not overpowering. Fromages - 5/5 Aryana was our LOVELY server. Jon checked in often. Busboys also checked in often. All were lovely folks, smiles on their faces, with kind and polite manners, even the employees we did not interact with.

    Endive, Pear, Walnut & Roquefort
    Tina W.

    Looking for lunch post museum visiting my childhood hometown, we walked into this beautifully appointed restaurant, warmly welcomed by staff and guided to the lovely high top in the window overlooking 4th street and Courthouse square. We elected to each share a salad, and a lovely half baguette with savory salted butter arrived shortly after ordering. While we waited for our meal, we mourned how the now shuttered Left Bank in Larkspur used to be this way, and hoped that Augie's would also give serious attention to dishes while simple as salad are beautiful and as satisfying as mains and desserts. All expectations were met and then some with the carefully composed plates that arrived (see photos). I look forward to returning for a brunch or dinner, and will recommend to others out of the area that Augie's is worth a stop in Santa Rosa if one is coming or going. So delicious.

    Liberty Farms Duck Confit
    Akaraphong D.

    Delicious food in the friendly atmosphere. The staff is attentive and flexible to find table for us when we arrived sooner that the appointment time.

    Upstairs vibe
    Heidi D.

    Restaurant Week 2026 Such a beautiful experience for our first visit. This place has been on my radar for a while, and with a sweet gift card in hand (thank you, Mr. Brown!), we finally visited Augie's during Restaurant Week. First off, the vibe is upscale casual, the perfect spot for a relaxed yet elevated dining experience. The entire staff, from host to server to runners, was friendly, helpful with suggestions, and wonderfully attentive. Everything was paced so beautifully that we truly got to enjoy every step along the way. We started with cocktails. A French 75 for me and a (very generous pour!) Pinot for my husband. My cocktail was beautifully balanced with citrus and sparkle. Delicious. We ordered different offerings from the Restaurant Week menu so we could try a little of everything. Butter Lettuce Salad - So light and perfectly dressed, accented with fennel and a generous portion. Onion Soup Gratinee - Oh good heavens. Heavenly. Cheesy, savory, deeply caramelized, rich and beefy. Salmon Paillard à la Plancha - Cooked and presented beautifully. Flaky, tender, and full of flavor. Still thinking of that leek beurre blanc! Beef Cheek Bourguignon - Oh my. Talk about rich. The potatoes were ultra-creamy and the meat just fell apart. That said, the chef was definitely salt-heavy on this dish. It was a bit distracting. Crème Brûlée - This is the definition of crème brûlée for me. Perfectly brûléed without bitterness. The custard wasn't eggy and had visible vanilla throughout. Brown Butter Chocolate Caramel Mousse - My least favorite bite simply because it was so dense, but the flavor was absolutely there. Overall, such a lovely first experience. We'll definitely be back when we want to enjoy a more bougee date night.

    Steak Frites
    Jorge T.

    Came out to Augie's French on a Sunday. Parking was easy downtown which isn't always the case. Once inside, I noticed it was a beautiful place we and were seated quickly. The service was good, waiter was a bit difficult to hear and understand but we made due. Food wasn't amazing. I had steak frites and the peppercorn was wild. Too much. Drinks and fries were good. I recommend the fries.

    Dover Sole Grenobloise
    Yvette L.

    I love French food and I enjoyed majority of the food we ordered. My family ordered escargot & scallops for appetizers and they were delicious. The warm baguette dipped in the sauce of the scallop and escargot were beyond words. For entrees, we ordered poulet frites, beef cheek bourguignon, dover sole grenobloise, and prime burger royale. The dark meat of the poulet was delicious, the white meat was dry. Maybe next time we can ask for all dark meat. The beef cheek was very tender. My younger son thought it was the best burger he's ever eaten. It was very good. The only thing is the sole was not what we were expecting, it was very meaty/solid. Normally, sole breaks apart easily and very flaky. We would not order this again. For sides, we had frites, button mushrooms provencal & brussels sprouts gratin. We only liked the frites. If we are in Santa Rosa, we would definitely come back. The reason I didn't give a 5 star review is the handle on the brussels sprouts pan was very hot and the waiter didn't tell me it was hot. I touched the handle and burned my fingers severely to the point it blistered up. When I realized my fingers were burned, I asked the waiter for ice and he looked at me confused of why I was asking for ice.

    Burger. So good. Get the truffle mayo with the fries.
    Lani N.

    One of the best burgers I've ever had. The chicken was also delicious. Fries with the truffle mayo are delicious. Service was lovely. Restaurant is cozy and hip. An absolute gem and one of the better meals I've had at a restaurant in a long while.

    Poulet Frites (chicken and fries)
    William O.

    My wife and I rarely get to have a nice night out. This was probably our first date night in way too long. We were considering where to have dinner when we thought we'd try a relatively new restaurant in Santa Rosa. The thing is, I love a good French Bistro more than anything. There is something about classic, comforting French food that makes sense for the winter months. Augie's is a special place and here is why. First, the space is so artfully done. It has the feel of somewhere very classy, but also very warm and inviting. I love the art on the walls and light fixtures are really beautiful. I loved sitting by the wall of wine in the back of the restaurant. It is really striking against the backdrop of the wallpaper pattern. I really appreciated the staff here. The host and the servers all make you feel very welcome and take good care of you. We started dinner with some fresh bread and whipped butter. The butter was perfect at room temperature and the bread was warm and tasty. We ordered their French onion soup which was perfectly done. I appreciated that not only was it beautifully crusted cheese and bread on top the soup underneath wasn't boiling hot so it didn't burn your mouth. The flavors and textures here are exactly what they should be and it's a good size portion. For entrees we ordered their Nicoise Salad and the Poulet frites. The Poulet (chicken) and fries was the shining star of the evening. This may be some of the best chicken I've had in a long time. The sauce is garlicky with lemon, butter, mustard and herbs. There was a baked lemon and roasted garlic on the plate to add even more flavor to the dish. The chicken was so moist and tender. I will be dreaming of this dish for some time. The fries were good. Crispy, salty, served with a bernaise sauce. I dipped my fries in the sauce that the chicken was in and that was perfect. The Niçoise salad I quite liked, but I need to put a disclaimer on it. There are many elements on the plate. Some are absolutely amazing, and others I could do without. The dressing had a heavy flavor of salty anchovy to it that my wife didn't like, but I actually enjoyed it. I love anchovies on most things so it worked for me! The blacked tomato was my wife's favorite part of the dish, while I thought the tuna was the star of the dish. I also enjoyed the soft boiled egg! For dessert, we ordered the Crepes Suzette. This dessert crepe is packed with a lot of intense flavor. From the Grand Marnier to all the citrus this dish may almost be too much flavor. The alcohol in the dish was a bit too much for my wife, but she loved the scoop of ice cream that came with it. The crepe itself was excellent and I ate every last bit of it even though I was absolutely stuffed. We left happy and will return again at some point! Thank you to the Stark family for opening this wonderful restaurant!

    Jenn M.

    I come to Augie's French pretty regularly with friends and it hits every time. The decor is beautiful in that classic Stark way: warm lighting, stylish details and an upscale cozy atmosphere. The food is great, the service is on point and the place just has a nice overall energy. Their cocktails are also good, not overly fancy or experimental like other restaurants in the area. I will say a lot of the time I need to google what I'm ordering food wise but what I have had has always been flavorful (even when I still have no clue what French dish I just ordered). I still haven't mustered the energy to try the escargots but maybe one day I'll be brave. Overall 10/10, Augie's is the perfect balance of upscale and casual. Great addition to the Starks restaurants chain. Just a tip: definitely make a reservation if you're going during peak dinner hours. Its a smaller space that fills up quickly and the front reception area gets crowded!

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    Ask the Community - Augie's French

    Would you recommend the mezzanine or the main dining area for a romantic dinner?

    Depending on how much privacy and space do you want. Personally, would go with the main dining area, passing the bar.

    What is on the happy hour menu?

    The HH menu is on their website.

    Do they have junk fees on their bill?

    No they do not.

    When will it open?

    Currently scheduled for October 12. See: https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/lifestyle/starks-are-betting-on-downtown-restaurant-in-santa-rosa/

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