6-25-2026 Best friends (4) Lunch reunion Parking - Very adequate parking Ambiance - Classic upscale dining, excellent menu & wine selection, & ideal cozy decor. Food - French onion soup so delicious, & Vichyssoise too. Tasty sandwiches & French fries. Quiche. Even Thick & tasty Ruben sandwiches. Service - exceptional waitresses. This Cafe Provençal is a MUST. You will be impressed!! WE can't wait to return. It's a Kirkwood shining STAR. read more

Kind of a mixed bag celebrating my birthday at CP. We had a cozy two-top, a great start to the evening, and a great wine recommendation. My crab cakes (croquettes) tasted fine but the texture was mushy and wet. My husband had scallops served in a light Gruyère sauce--an interesting choice mixing cheese and fish. I had a spoonful of the sauce; it was lovely. The server said in winter they serve it over pasta which totally makes sense. We both tried the French onion soup having heard it was a must try. For both of us it was a miss. I love salty foods but even for me it was too much. Plus the soggy bread (croutons?) beneath the melted cheese was just unnecessary. Who wants pieces of bread that just falls apart floating in their soup? Is that a thing? My saumon à la moutarde was scrumptious! It had a nice crust and the mustard flavor was perfection! The side veggies of carrot, beans, and a piece of aubergine (zucchini) were fine, heavily buttered as expected. A side of gratin dauphinois was acceptable, but again, so heavily buttered and baked until the potatoes were between tender and mushy. The top layer had a chew, but not a satisfying contrast. We shared a crème brûlée for dessert and found it just okay, a great sugar coat on top, but the custard unremarkable. At the bottom of the ramekin, the custard had scalded. The server was polite, but he didn't ask if it was our first time there (it was) or offer to explain anything on the menu. He had great rapport with the tables adjacent to us, laughing and joking with them. I guess maybe they were regulars. Later, I joked to my husband that we failed to entertain our server. It was weird. Finally, they didn't acknowledge my birthday, which I'd noted on our reservation. The restaurant we went to for my husband's birthday made a point of celebrating discreetly and nicely. read more

Cafe Provencal - Poulet Debergerac - French Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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This place is beyond amazing. The atmosphere, service & food are all top-notch. Plus; they have one of the best patios in all of St. Louis, in my honest opinion. You can't go wrong with any of the food items here. Truly. The Grilled Chicken Sandwich is some of the best chicken you'll ever have. It's crazy because the chicken isn't even seasoned heavily. It's just so juicy. Juicy to the point of where you'll question if the chicken is cooked enough (it is, don't worry). Some other delicious options are the Caesar Salad (divine); the French Onion Soup (so salty and cheesy), and the frites (very crispy fries that they serve on the side of your entree). You cannot go wrong with Cafe Provencal, unless you just never go there, then you've got it all wrong. Don't pass it up!! read more

Cafe Provencal - French Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Absolutely great choice for lunch. We have not been to dinner there yet but hope to do that soon. Superb chicken sandwich on focaccia. Very tender and a good portion. The french fries are thin cut and beautifully fried. Crisp and delicious. Service was friendly. Note- unlike other places that are a bit stingy with their bread or charge extra for it, a wonderful house made salted roll was delivered to the table shortly after we sat down. read more

Will is a fantastic server, very attentive and knowledgeable! We sat on the patio which was awesome this time of year! We ordered the Pre Fixe Three Course with an additional entree. The food was delicious and we would definitely order again! read more

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Like we're SO special, you'll have to like us? The food was good. Don't get me wrong on THAT. But the atmosphere? The service? EH! Not impressive. As if we were gonna be MORE impressed the longer everything took. From trying to get a cocktail list (that was pretty short!), to getting our server to take our orders, to chasing him down to pay our bills. We had a reservation, and I'd given us 2 hours for the meal before attending a play nearby. NOT enough time for this restaurant. Not my cup of tea at all. read more

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Very popular restaurant in Kirkwood strip mall. Nice Parisian decor. Small and tight seating. Service was good at times, and lacking at others. Dishes on the menu included some items you would expect to see in a French Bistro. Some items on the small menu a bit pricey, others reasonable. Limited cocktail list. When you want that "Franco" touch, this is it. read more

Cafe Provencal - Watermelon salad - French Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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I was so happy when my friend suggested eating here because I had been wanting to try it. Our server was Nora and she was very nice. I ordered the trout which came with veggies and mashed potatoes. The trout was a little overdone which was disappointing but it was still quite edible. The rest of the meal was delicious. Including the rolls they bring out for the table. My friends indicated they really liked their food. Good wine selection- 4 of us loved the Bordeaux Blanc. Very cute place with touches to make it feel more authentic. read more

Cafe Provencal - Trout - French Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

We had a great experience at Cafe Provencal!! I was in town over Valentine's to visit my dad and his gf and they took my bf and I out to dinner here. There's SO much seating, the restaurant is deceptively large. We had a reservation and were able to sit right away. Our waiters were great - very friendly and helpful. We ended up getting the onion tart and the smoked trout for our apps. Both were delicious and I'd recommend. For the main course I got the lamb which was amazing. I don't normally like meat like this, but it was so tender and the sides it came with were delicious. For dessert we got the chocolate mousse and some kind of chocolate tart? They were both really good and I'd recommend those as well. My dad and his gf love wine tastings, and the waiter helped us to set up a mini wine taste test for the table! This made the night really special and we really appreciated the care and thought that the staff put into our evening! I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town. read more

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Apps we ordered were the Caesar salad and the Coquilles Saint-Jacques. Both were delicious. We dipped the complimentary bread in the white wine cream sauce because it was that good. For entrees, I ordered the beef Wellington. All the flavors worked well together and it was cooked to my liking. Also the veggies were a perfect pairing. I also tried the filet béarnaise which was also very good and the homemade fries were a hit! Make sure to order dessert!! Service was absolutely stellar. Thanks Mike! read more

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This is one of my moms favorite spots, she wanted to come here for her birthday lunch which is always a treat. We came in a Friday and I highly recommend making a reservation. It was packed! Everything I had was delicious: - their bread is quite truly chef's kiss. It's baked with sea salt on the outside and absolutely delicious. - their potato and leek soup was insane. It was so good and the perfect consistency and flavor. - their croque madame was fabulous. It's a heavy sandwich, I only ate half of it (especially with the soup and bread consumed before). It was a good dinner to have for later. The frites are quite thin but are crispy and a good accompaniment to the sandwich. We were quite happy with our visit- and it was a great way to celebrate my mom! read more

Cafe Provencal - Croque madame - French Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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The restaurant was very lively on a Thursday night. The wooden chairs were a little wobbly and not the most comfortable. Service was slow because they didn't have enough staff for the amount of people dining. The house wine was great and the food were decent. Bordeaux Rouge $12 - Smooth and very drinkable red wine. Escargot $16 Scallops "Coquilles Saint-Jacques" $18 - Medium-sized scallops in cream sauce. Beet Salad "Salade de Betteraves" $14 - Great salad with cubed red beets, greens, Montrachet cheese, red onion, capers, bacon and vinaigrette dressing. Favorite of the night. Rainbow Trout "Truite Grillee Provencal" $28 - Butterfly in lemon butter sauce served with a side of mashed potatoes, carrots, green beans and zucchini. Ok dish. Wellington $34 Baub de Boeuf $28 Crème brulee $10 .|\---/| | @_@ | ..\_^_/..2025 read more

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Nice ambiance, good food, slowwww delivery. Chairs are painful when service is slow.

The little Cafe Provincial is one of my favorite evening restaurants. It's a sweet little restaurant with the old world feel. My server was very attentive and made sure we were enjoying our evening while we were there. One of my favorite things is the Coquille Saint Jacque. The scallops and the creamy rich sauce is such a delight. They're nice little pretzel breads to scoop up that wonderful sauce. On the menu, the beef dinner is very reminiscent of mom's pot roast dinner. Such tender beef and the sides of mashed potatoes and green beans is one of my favorite warm family dinners. There's no room for dessert. You won't be disappointed if you go for dinner or a lunch. read more

Highly recommend! The food and service were outstanding and the wine options were great

They need new air conditioning in their restaurant! It is always "on the Fritz"! As a result we have left our tables to someone else who could stand the heat 2 times due to a hot, sticky, stifling experience ...we won't be back. read more

What a gem! Delicious French food in an unassuming strip mall. Small restaurant with high quality food. Service was lovely, and we enjoyed our dinner so much that we came back two nights in a row. We got the escargot (perfectly buttery and tender), French onion soup, and the lamb shank (fall off the bone amazing!). The chocolate mousse was incredible and a HUGE portion. The prix fix was a steal at $48! read more

Cafe Provencal - Lamb shank - French Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Then going to this restaurant for years. Always great food and good service price is very reasonable comparatively.

This was my first visit to Cafe Provençal. My husband and I were seated at a window table in a corner and this was nice because the tables are fairly close together. The bread that they brought to the table was soft, salty and so good. I ordered the bone- in pork chop and when I cut into it, it was raw. I sent it back to the kitchen to be cooked some more. The chef cooked a new pork chop for me and it took some time to get my dinner back. My husband had eaten his dinner and was finished by the time I received my second pork chop. I will say that the pork chop that was cooked properly was delicious. Our server was apologetic about the undercooked pork chop. It was unfortunate that my husband and I could not enjoy our meals at the same time. read more

Cafe Provencal - Pork Chop - French Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

PLEASE BE AWARE!!! An additional 20% tip was added to my check AFTER I had extended the same check amount on the total line since I had given a 28% cash tip. WHEN A PROPRIETOR MODIFIES A CHARGE AFTER A CUSTOMER HAS SIGNED AND AGREED TO A CHARGE, IT IS ILLEGAL NOT TO MENTION UNETHICAL! I tried calling twice to inquire but no one answered. I then emailed to ask for an explanation but after a second follow-up email, still no response. I've been an extremely loyal customer for years while bringing many of my clients. I would have accepted an explanation, however, without even acknowledging my messages, I find it best to give a heads up to others. read more

Had lunch here with my aunt and cousin! Such a cute French bistro! It was too cold to sit outside but they have a super cute patio! We started off with some complementary fresh bread - it was salty and warm and delicious! We really indulged haha. I got the salmon on a bed of Caesar salad - very very good and cooked perfectly. My aunt got a mustard butter salmon with veggies - looked great! My cousin got the croque madam which was huge and piled high with fries! Can't wait to try that the next time! Our waiter was patient and attentive It got surprisingly busy for lunch on a Thursday so would recommend making a reservation if you're going during peak hours! read more

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I hadn't been here since before COVID. With things being so tough out there, I've been used to changes to service and taste and prices at other places. Gladly, not here! The 3 course menu before was $35, and it is currently $40. Well worth the price. I got scallops for my appetizer The beet salad with warm bacon dressing And the chicken in puff pastry for the main All just as tasty as I remembered it. My partner got: Escargot Watermelon salad Pork chops with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables He was very pleased with his selections, and I had a bite of everything, and agree with him. It was a great night out for us. Wonderful service, quiet, cozy atmosphere, and delicious food. read more

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We came here for a birthday dinner this weekend, and the ambiance instantly made me feel like I was eating in an authentic restaurant in France. Great service overall and the rainbow trout was my favorite entree of the night with a light fresh lemony flavor and flaky texture. My kids enjoyed the hamburger with pomme frites (shoestring potato fries). The lamb was tender and savory, although it was slightly heavy on the wine reduction/sauce. We finished the meal with a delicious lemon tart; all the desserts looked amazing and our neighboring table's creme brulee looked decadent. read more

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Such a nice little place! My oldest son and I have been here before, but this time was a Friday for lunch. We arrived around 11:30 am before it got a lot more busy. I had their quiche of the day, which was Lorraine and it was excellent--lots of bacon and a sharper cheese (not sure what kind), and I hope to order this exact quiche again. I finally got their legendary onion soup, and the chef is clearly flexing his French skills here. It is perfectly prepared and you just can't go wrong with this menu item. Our server was a middle-age gentleman who certainly got the job done but any general warmth or friendliness was absent. The ambience and decor are somewhat old school but Cafe Provencal is really cute and cozy. read more

FANTASTIC Everything! Went with two other couples last night and enjoyed outstanding food, service, and ambiance. Everyone commented on how great the food was. My Trout was the best I've ever had and I can only dream I could make French Onion Soup and Vegetables that tasty. We've dined here before and will definitely be back. read more

We have been many times. The food is always excellent and service usually great. The last time we had a 6:30 reservation and did not get seated until 7 pm. Understand reservation times are not always perfect, but maitre d acted as though we'd be seated shortly when it was clear no table was close to ready. And then when we were seated 30 minutes late he acted as if that was normal, not even an apology for a 30 minute late reservation. read more

I would have rated 5 Stars but the website menu does not match the onsite table menu. All of their website menu prices are off by about 25-30% and there are several dishes missing. However, the food is excellent. I had the French Onion Soup, 6 oz filet and creme brulee -all 3 were wonderful. Please update the website, details are important. read more

We absolutely love this gem of a French restaurant hidden in an unassuming mini stretch of a strip mall in Kirkwood. It's harder to get a table in the winter months since the seating section is so small, but they expand to what feels like double the capacity in the warmer months, and it looks so beautiful to sit outside and eat under the flower canopy. We've had a few prix fixe menu dates here and none of the options disappointed: hearty creamy cheeses, rich garlic flavors, savory bread, piping hot soup, and scrumptious dessert - you really can't go wrong! The only slight downside is that the tables are pretty dang close together, but I can't fault them for that. Definitely make a reservation via their website to ensure you get the time you'd like. Highly recommend! read more

I would go back. I feel like this is a hidden restaurant in the kirkwood location. Nice to have a restaurant with a parking lot. You can sit outside. Made reservations for 5pm. Sat towards the back was nice quiet romantic atmosphere. Waiter was good. We had pick three for $48.00 a person. Good deal. What we ate: Pork pate Salmon appetizer Crab appetizer Scallop appetizer All we're good French onion soup was OK, mushroom soup was good Caesar salad was good Main entrées, we had pork chop, chicken breast with pastry puff, braised beef. All were good. When we left the place was pretty crowded. I would suggest if you're wanting to eat at 6 o'clock or after make a reservation but if you're getting there at 5 you would probably be fine with no reservation. read more

We went without reservations because we planned to sit at the bar. When we got there, we decided that since it was so nice out, we would rather sit outside. The service was excellent. The menu is great! We had the poached scallops, Poulette de Bergerac (Chicken Wellington), And beef Wellington. The poached salmon was very good, the chicken wellington was very good and the beef wellington was a bit undercooked. We would go back! read more

Bravo to this restaurant for serving wonderful food in a charming atmosphere. Everything was just delicious. My only complaint is they really need to update the prices on their website. It's not right to go into a place after looking at a menu on a website and have everything be 3, 4 or 5 dollars more. read more

Service was fine. Filet was very yummy/tender. Fries with steak weren't served hot. Bread/butter is fantastic. Scallop app is awesome! Hunter sauce on top of double bone in pork chop was too salty. Potato leek soup is very good. The 3 course meal is a great deal. Love the low lighting in the restaurant. This is our 3rd time here. It was not a 5/5 like our last trip here, but still good at a 4/5 for this visit. read more

We were looking for a French style restaurant to celebrate a birthday and we were glad we chose this one. Food was great, Olivia our server was very friendly and helpful in explaining the menu. Our food choices were plentiful and delicious. Looking forward to our next visit. One more thing I liked the fact we were left to enjoy our food and the few times they checked on us, was just to refill our water glasses. Great place. read more

Love this place! French onion soup and the French fries are the best!! Great for lunch or date night. Service is great! Somewhat kid friendly. My 2 yo grandson loves it and does really well here. read more

Service was amazing. Good was really tasty with a nice blend of flavors. Wine selection was great and had some fancy stuff. All reasonable prices read more

My first trip here. Nice, small, intimate French style Bistro. Seems to get crowded quickly - especially on weekends. My dinner partner had been here before a few times, but had not been back for a few years. Reading some of the older reviews here (2020 and earlier) had mentioned that they thought the food quality had gone down. My dinner partner said the same thing. But again, she had not been back in a few years. The restaurant must have listened to their customers, as everything we ordered last night (Wednesday) was delicious. And the service was excellent (Thank You Lewis). By the way, the complimentary bread and butter is dangerously good. You could easily just eat salad, wine, and ALL the bread and be happy. It's that good. LOL I started with the French Onion Soup. Very good recipe. But as many know, FOS is very filling. As my entree, I ordered the Daube du Boeuf (Beef Shoulder Braised in Red Wine with Mushrooms and Onions). French Pot Roast for short. LOL (Two Big Medallions of beef. Had to take one home). It was delicious. Would be hard to order a steak here because the Roast was so good. Washed it all down with a beer and a glass of Red Bordeaux wine. My partner order the Scallops, a Steak, - and Profiterole for desert. I ordered my favorite desert: A shot of Grand Marnier in a snifter glass and a cup of black coffee on the side. LOL A good time was had by ALL. Will be back soon. read more

Delicious French cuisine and wonderful service! One of our favorite places to celebrate special friendships throughout the year. Even the fries are addicting! read more

Great ambiance. Cozy French spot. Has European feel. Service was fabulous, courteous, knowledgeable and prompt. Food was well priced and generous servings. This could be a great place with a little more attention to the seasonings of food and temperature. Escargot was overly salted. Great mushroom soup flavor but luke warm. With a little more attention in the kitchen this place could be great. Recommend for French spot on a budget for ambiance but does not compare to any resemblance of French cuisine. read more

Redemption! I'm very happy to report that Cafe Provencal has got their groove back. Let's start with the food. Everything was cooked perfectly. From the escargot to the lamb chops, they were all cooked exactly how they should be. Everything was nicely seasoned and the veggies were al dente, the best way to serve a veggie IMO. No more overly salted entrees, it was honestly fantastic. Their beet salad was just as great as I remember it, with goat cheese and a warm bacon vinaigrette on top. Moving onto the atmosphere and service, our waiter was great. He was on top of everything and anticipated our needs before we asked for things. I also like how they've started to strategically sit all guests in the front center area first, as it does create a better atmosphere and a place you want to be at. The only reason I knocked off a star is because their wine list is a bit disappointing and their cocktail menu is non existent. It was also a bit annoying when our 2nd and 3rd courses were brought out before we were finished with the previous one, so the plates were awkwardly overlapping. Other than that, 4.5 stars! read more

Cafe Provencal - L'escargots - French Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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I have been here a couple of times. The ambience is ok., I felt pretty close to other tables. The service was pretty good. I tried the onion soup a couple of times and each time it was bland, I was so surprised since this was a french restaurant. The lamb shank was very tender and delicious. I will probably be back read more