Hadn't eaten at a Mimi's in decades, and never here in high desert. That was until an insurance…read moremeeting there late last year. I was thoroughly impressed by the food, and most of the staff. Today I went to treat my friend for lunch and we both were pleasantly surprised. Food was fresh, and service from our young male waiter was superb. I regret not getting his name, but do know he has another job at Samurai Sushi. I mention so he can be acknowledged. He was genuinely kind, professional, friendly, and so very good at his job. I so appreciate sincere service from start to finish. A sweet soul indeed. This second visit to this location was spot on with my veggie sandwich. The restaurant was clean, and music not bad or crazy loud. Wait time, not bad either. Not often I eat sandwiches, but know I'll be back.

Not to be dramatic, pretty sure my family had a worse Easter than Jesus, thanks to your restaurant…read more Just kidding - I don't believe in that dude. Our Easter dinner at your Victorville, CA location was regular secular bad. Absolutely would not recommend. 1. When we arrived, we stepped into the restaurant and just stood there at the front. No greeter, no greeting from anyone. From where we were standing, I could see into the kitchen - I could see staff and I assume they could see us, but no one seemed concerned. 2. Eventually, a staff member did wander our way. She seated us, left us with the pre fixe menus and then disappeared. We never saw her again (she seemed nice, I hope she's doing well.) I don't know exactly how long we were sitting there with ZERO service, but it was long enough for my parents to wonder why they didn't get the regular menus, long enough for my mom to go back to the front to get a regular menu. Long enough for me to get up walk to the kitchen to get the attention of one of the THREE staff who were just standing there. Long enough for me to report back to my parents and have them not be convinced and want to speak to a manger. Long enough for the guy (who would eventually become our server) to wander by and confirm pre fixe was the only option. Long enough for us to discuss amongst ourselves for at least another minute before another staff member FINALLY purposely came to check on us. 3. I don't know who she was (name or position), but she was wearing black overalls and I assume she was someone on the higher end of the staff hierarchy from her demeanor. I asked her to explain how things were working for the day and with ZERO rizz, salesmanship or customer service skills - she pointed to the menu and said "You pick one thing from each section of that menu." And instantly became my least favorite server in 2026. Talking to me like I'm stupid is NEVER the move. (To be fair, she may not have meant it that way and may have genuinely been just as unsure as we were.) Anyway my parents were hungry and tired and decided to stay. My mom asked her for 4 waters without lemon (and you can probably guess how that went). 4. Eventually, out server came back over to take our order. And I want to be very clear here -- I have no beef and barely any bones to pick with him -- he was very nice and I know he was doing his best. Your company did NOT set him up for a win. When he took our orders, I asked if I could switch out the rice from the salmon dish with mashed potatoes (which, as you would know, were being offered with another dish) he said he thought that would be fine. Apparently it was not. He came back later to say no substitutions -- which, if that's the rule, fine BUT NO ONE TOLD US THAT. You don't tell a customer yes and then say "No." And you especially don't do it on a day when there is barely anyone in the restaurant and I have eyes on no less than two staff standing around the entire time. It's not like I was making an outlandish request at a busy time. He said I could add the mash as an additional side, I asked if it would cost extra, he said yes but wasn't exactly sure how much. I said to forget it. 5. At that point, I asked if gratuity was included in the price and he said it was not. And had I not been so hangry - I would have laughed because WHAT DO YOU MEAN?! And what is the point of this thing?? We're paying extra for things we don't want, for supernaturally slow service, for no substitutions AND tip is not included? Slow clap for the audacity. Y'all are WILD for that. 6. And finally -- when it came time for dessert, the only options were chocolate covered strawberries, molten lava cake (chocolate) and tiramisu (topped with chocolate) and as a representative of the small (but real) community who doesn't like chocolate or coffee... three strikes. You should really have some kind of alternate option. So those are the six points that were lost. I know food service can be thankless work, (I would usually say "hospitality" but that is NOT was Mimi's was offering on this particular Sunday.) It feels like whoever planned it, did so with no other agenda than to make some easier holiday money with zero trade off benefit for the customer -- no bottomless drinks, no gratuity included, no substitutions, no amazing price or amazing food (it was exactly fine). I'm not gonna say you have lost my business forever, you never had it -- I have never thought to myself "I really want Mimi's today"-- but my parents love your restaurant and today could have been such an easy layup. There's no chance of us partaking of one your pre fixe menus again, but moving forward, maybe (hopefully) you can attempt to do better for others. Thanks for a story to tell, I guess. ps... I would have given two stars last week, but I reached out to guest relations first and got no response after a week, so -- it's down to one and that's on them.

Another incredible meal at Le Chat Noir. Thank you to our incredibly attentive and friendly server…read moreAdrien who provided truly excellent service, including making minor modifications in order to accommodate my diabetic mother. We ordered the greatest hits: the Voil au Vent (scrumptious!), the rack of lamb with herbs, the French Onion Soup + bread service, and the special of the day which was swordfish served with capers and a white wine sauce, and a rosemary risotto. The food was excellent, as always: perfectly sized and seasoned portions, with high quality products worthy of the price point. The meats were perfectly cooked to medium, juicy and just the right balance of firmness and melt in your mouth softness. Incredible! We will be back again, and again, and again. Merci Le Chat Noir!

Went here 2 times so far. Everything is ALWAYS so good. I think this place has the best prices…read moreamong fine dining, and with the best quality food ever. You can find starters/appetizers for $15, and the entrees are $40 ish. These are from the regular menu, they do mark up prices for Valentine's so watch out!! Regardless, I love the atmosphere. Very romantic and fun to converse in. And the food came out so beautiful and well-made, nothing to be picky and made a fuss about. Our waiter, Adrian, has amazing humor and is very engaging. Im always welcome to tip him well because of how kind and excellent he is

tl;dr: Overall, this place is casual, chill, and the food is delicious…read more We had a great experience here on Easter morning. Food is amazing. We got escargot, a salmon Benedict croissant, and a chicken crepe with mushroom. Escargot is tender, with the garlic butter it goes really well with the baguette. I've had escargot dishes across many fine dining establishments, and the dish here is also top notch. Salmon croissant has a great balance and is simply satisfying to eat. I ordered the Crepe Supreme. Generally, I'm not a big cheese lover but the cheese on this crepe is cooked very nicely and I enjoy it. The portion is pretty big too. I could've just stopped at the first piece, but couldn't help but finishing the whole thing because it is so good. I only have nice things to say about the service here because everyone is warm and friendly. Pacing is great and my coffee gets refilled promptly. It feels chill and relaxing, and no one bothers us with weird timing check-ins when we have food in our mouth. Our total comes out to $70 for 2 people. It's pretty cheap comparing to what we normally have in LA.

absolutely love the energy here and the food! this place is very authentic to its roots it seems…read morelike. every bite of the dishes felt heavenly and i couldn't get enough. definitely a comfort place!! i recommend getting the smoked salmon croissant breakfast plate because it was very filling and the flavors combined tasted unworldly. everything was genuinely so delightful and i would come again!! service: 10/10!!! YAYY ambiance: small but the vibes are immaculate

Absolutely amazing food, staff and service I've been coming…read moresince I was a child and it never will disappoint because how much care goes into this restaurant!

I'm not Basque. But clearly, many of the other customers WERE...this seems to be a social focal…read morepoint for the local Basque community. I was charmed by our server, who told us that her parents had gone on their first date together at this very restaurant, twenty-some years prior. I had oxtail stew. Simple. Generous portion, in a rich gravy. My son had something akin to poutine.

We came in for a late lunch a while ago, I liked the simple decor and cozy atmosphere of this…read morerestaurant. The menu was huge with so many seafood options and limited lunch choices. Great wine list but I wasn't drinking so only hubby had a couple glasses of Cabernet. We were really hungry so we decided on quite a few dishes to share. We started with caviar & chips, also their famous seaweed salad. Followed by wild mushroom risotto, mains were bouillabaisse with house made pasta noodles and lamb rack. The dishes came out at the perfect pace and the portions were generous. For desserts we had chocolate molten cake and creme brûlée. The food was very delicious and creative. I really liked the French style food with Asian twists. The service was excellent as well. We will definitely try to come back sooner than later!

Follow Daughter visit here for lunch. Small & cute steal…read moreblue color decoration.( relaxed after checking ) Service perfect treat with very great tasty food We enjoyed our lunchtime here Surely come back soon

We decided to return for my wife's birthday to this cute restaurant. Started out with a Fess Parker…read morePinot Noir-very nice-and a starter which was the Mushroom Toast. I ordered the Spicy Thai Chicken with just less than medium 'heat'. You get your choice. My wife ordered the Grilled Salmon with Parmesan risotto. The flavors were out of this world. The staff was very attentive and the food served hot.

First time here…read more. Up on the mountain for the honeymoon and struggled to find a place that had good ratings.. Had reservations for dinner .. I will tell you, since I knew what was here before it made it difficult to see this as a bistro in Agua Fria.. Walking inside and seeing the way the place was laid out.. It's still small, warm, and tables close together.. The Staff are super friendly and welcoming.. We ordered Shrimp and Gritts and Chicken Orecchiette... Both of the Dinners Were Tasty.. To be honest the prices are a bit high and makes you not want to order starters or desserts as the entrees are on their own.. No breads or anything to go with your dinners.. Parking is limited just FYI

Patron/Chef and wife are vrai Francais serving a limited menu but totally classic dishes. No…read morecutting corners in preparation or quality. Our first visit was 25 years ago, more or less, when they first opened. From then on Ridgecrest has been an extra stop traveling north from San Diego 2x a year. The ONLY problem is that there are not a lot of experienced and/or French speaking servers in Mojave Desert. It will be YOUR job to teach them about what they are serving. It's been nice watching this immigrant family grow and succeed.

Amazing. Met the owner and he was delightful…read more Service was top-notch. The food was spectacular and authentic French Provençal (and every other style). I'm a snob about French cooking (I lived in Châteuaroux, 200km south of Paris in the countryside for 2 years). Very little I've EVER eaten outside of there was been this amazing. And none better. Pure perfection. Ridgecrest is lucky to have this gem. It's like a small country cafe inside: comfortable.

I've never left a review before but felt I needed to this time. We went in for lunch, my husband…read more got the bleu cheese burger, which was , and I got the Monte Cristo. It tasted like it had been fried in malt vinegar. And the waiter confirmed that vinegar had been added to the side of jam. What?! All I could taste was vinegar. The service was good, and the burger was excellent, just DON'T GET THE MONTE CRISTO!!

After several years of dining with Le rendezvous Cafe, I could just about be an expert on their…read moredelicious menu that usually seems to be upgraded at least annually. The head chef is caring enough to even leave from his work to make sure that customers are enjoying his exquisite meals. This is where I would not like to exhort the food as much because the price point is so appropriate for the ambiance provided. That is to say, I don't wish them to raise their prices...just joking, of course. In conclusion, I may say that the great servers, elevated ambiance, and the robust tastes and the presentation of the food all have promoted a beautiful dining experience for us over 20 years, whether for a solo diner or an entire celebrating group. The Reeses

Café La Reve is a cozy, homey French café tucked away in a quiet plaza in Orangecrest that…read moreimmediately took me back to my visits to France. Like true Parisian style, you'll need to make a reservation because seating is limited and this spot is quite popular. My boyfriend and I were very fortunate they had a table available when we visited (we didn't know it was reservations-only) but the staff kindly seated us. Next time, I'll definitely call ahead. Right away, you're greeted by a warm and welcoming mother-daughter duo. They patiently walked us through the menu and shared the specials of the day. The chef himself came out to say hello and even took the time to explain a few items we were curious about. Soft French music plays in the background, creating such a calm, inviting atmosphere. *Plain Croissant: A perfect classic. Flaky on the outside, soft on the inside; it's exactly what you'd want from a traditional croissant. I'd come back just for their pastries alone, though this time I was excited to try their savory breakfast items. *Croque Monsieur: Absolutely delicious and wonderfully authentic. I ordered it with ham in the traditional style, and it came with creamy béchamel and melted cheese layered perfectly on top. The portion was generous and satisfying. You can add an egg to turn it into a Croque Madame. This came with a Provençal tomato and a potato pavé on the side, both of which were flavorful and beautifully prepared. The pavé, with its delicate layers, was such a standout. I haven't seen these sides offered at other French restaurants in the U.S., and I'd honestly return just for them. *Machaca Frances: My boyfriend ordered this dish, and it was such a pleasant surprise as a creative, well-executed blend of flavors. The short rib was incredibly tender, paired with potatoes, caramelized onions, and more, all wrapped up in a soft tortilla. The fresh pico, sauce, and avocado on top tied it all together perfectly. When my boyfriend mentioned he was eyeing this dish, the chef smiled and said the machaca filling was similar to beef bourguignon, and he was right! It had that same rich, deep, savory flavor. If they ever have actual beef bourguignon on the menu, I'd order it in a heartbeat based on how good this was. *Side salad: This had fresh greens, carrots, and caramelized onions, with oven-roasted tomatoes, and more, drizzled in a rich balsamic reduction.You could tell a lot of effort went into even the salad, and it tied the dishes together beautifully. This café really reminded me of France, which I miss so much. The space is clean, the atmosphere is warm, and you can tell the staff knows their regulars well. It's the kind of place that makes you feel like family as soon as you walk in. Spots like this are rare for both atmosphere and traditional French cuisine, especially around here, which makes Café La Reve feel even more special. I'm already planning my next visit to try their sweet breakfast options and maybe a lunch entrée. I saw in another review that they also offer dinner on Fridays by reservation, something I'm excited to experience soon. Thank you to the entire team for your kindness and hospitality. Café La Reve is a true gem, and I can't wait to come back.

Need a reservation to come!…read more Called right when they opened on a Saturday at 10am and they had seating for us at 11:15 but ended up seating us a little earlier! the food here is very very good with generously large portions and Rich flavor. On top of that extremely affordable too! We got the duck and waffles, steak bene, potato pave, and half order of the brioche French toast which were all heavenly! I really loved the brioche French toast with the fresh berries and cream! it is definitely on the heavy side as afterwards I went home and had a food coma!

We had such a wonderful dining experience at Le Chêne! From the moment we arrived, the service was…read morewarm, attentive, and truly exceptional. The staff made us feel welcomed and valued throughout the entire evening. The food was absolutely outstanding. We started with the escargot and stuffed mushrooms--both were perfectly prepared and packed with rich, classic French flavor. My son had the filet mignon and lobster, which was cooked to perfection--tender, juicy, and beautifully presented. We also enjoyed the lobster ravioli, creamy and indulgent, and the New York steak with bordelaise butter, which was savory and expertly prepared. What made the evening even more special was the owner. He was gracious, personable, and clearly passionate about his restaurant. You can truly feel his pride in every detail--from the quality of the food to the attentive service. It's rare to see an owner so involved and genuinely caring about each guest's experience. Le Chêne offers not just an amazing meal, but a memorable dining experience. We will definitely be coming back!

Chrissy helped us tonight...let me tell you...CHRISSY IS AMAZING!! Very…read morepersonable...professional...efficient!! Chrissy made my birthday very special! Our drinks were tasty and food was phenomenal!!! Ive never had a bad experience here in the 40+ years Ive been coming here!