I've loved this restaurant for years, and was really looking forward to a recent dinner there to celebrate my birthday. But after the meal, I almost didn't write a review, my feelings were so mixed. We arrived at 4, right when they opened (I prefer eating early) so they weren't busy. But our service was uneven from the start. Drinks took a long time, and while my water glass was refilled promptly, it took my dining companion literally waving someone down to get his empty glass refilled. The tooth fish crudo appetizer was a delight, as was my classic favorite the escargot. But the Brie in puff pastry was a bit heavy and greasy. For entrees, I had the scallops. The scallops themselves were perfectly cooked, and the accompanying potatoes and vegetables were delicious and light. But the sauce for the scallops was cloying with an odd aftertaste. And my dining companion's sea bass (he got the special) was very fatty and included a human hair. Dessert was solid, and included an excellent crème brûlée and the pithivier was also delicious. So, I have very mixed feelings- how can the start and end of a meal by so good, but the main course so...not? read more

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Oh man... where do I start. My husband and I used to love this place, but recently there had either been a shift in management or chefs. WHAT HAPPENED TO THIS PLACE?! We always order the same thing, my hubs gets the duck and and I get the beef Wellington. Our last trip was in February and this again was our favorite place. The food in Feb was PHENOMENAL. Well we came in last night and it was not so great. The pastry was soggy, the duck was over cooked, and the apps were sooo greasy. A few other things to note: -A couple was helped before us when we came in before them. -no greeting when we came in or departure greeting -Our table was dirty when we got sat. -Electricity flickered twice. -burnt out bulbs -dust everywhere -service was extremely slow (but he was overworked and runny around like crazy... he is the reason for the second star) -we got potato chips with dinner and undercooked veggies -my husbands duck was cold. read more

Can't believe I lived in Tucson most of my life & never went here til a few weeks ago! Cute little restaurant that is hidden back from the street so you have to really pay attention to the only turn into the parking lot to find it. Went to celebrate my best friends birthday with her family & had a wonderful experience! Ordered the chicken with veggies and it was cooked perfectly. The staff was professional & remained pretty calm while a hailstorm happened while we were there. Definitely recommend for a date night for couples or to enjoy dinner with family/friends! read more

Le Rendez-vous - Chicken with veggies - French Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This was my first time at a French restaurant and I was hesitant but ready for a new food adventure. After having a wonderful experience from start to finish I can say I'm now a big fan of French food, or at least the wonderful food they serve at Le Rendezvous! I ordered their escargot appetizer, the Coq au Vain and Creme Brulee for dessert. My boyfriend got their house salad, Beef Filet Vert and Grand Marnier souffle for dessert. We also ordered a bottle of wine. The service, food and ambiance were spectacular and we couldn't have asked for anything better during our first Valentine's day together . We will absolutely be back for more....there are many other dishes I want to try! read more

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It was everything we hoped it to be. EXCELLENT food. I got the Wellington. It melted in your mouth. My boyfriend got the duck. Delicious. The sauce was wonderful and the portion was huge. We shared the tomato bisque. Their bread was wonderful. We shared a crème brûlée. Perfection. Service was incredible. Seems like a giant family there. Everyone helping everyone. It was a bit warm in the building but great. read more

This is the first time I have been to this restaurant, but I have heard many wonderful things about it. It is French cooking to the finest. Walking into the place. It is an old house that they have turned into a restaurant. It is very quaint. There are two rooms. The staff is very accommodating not to mention very happy and pleasant people to talk to. The food was superb. I had duck cooked in cherry cognac my friend had Seabass and she loved it. We also had a beet salad and scallops hors d'oeuvres that were cooked in a delicious vermouth and wine sauce. I will tell you it is very pricey, but if you are looking for a special place to go with ambience wonderful staff and very good food. This is the place to go. I would definitely go here again and I highly recommend it. This place is a winner. It's a 10. read more

This was our first time dining here. Our friends (several couples) all say this is one of their favorite restaurants so we thought we'd give it a try. While the service was great the food itself was just okay. The restaurant is in an older building and in need of updating but it was clean. I would go back and give it another try someday but not super excited to go back right away. read more

We were celebrating our 43rd anniversary and the food and our waitress was great! We had a wonderful time and would highly recommend this restaurant read more

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The food was excellent: duck pate, beet salad, roasted duck and filet. Wine was very good and a good value. What was lacking was the service at the front and back end. We waited 15 minutes from when we were seated before our waitress arrived. And then we waited 15 minutes after asking for our check. In between the service was good. Lovely restaurant but not good to begin and end on a sour note. read more

Wasn't fond of the duck leg..on the dry side we enjoyed the escargot !! Will return again and again. read more

Fine dining and first-class service in a white-tablecloth setting. We were celebrating my birthday and the experience was everything you'd hope for on such an occasion. My husband is a scallop fanatic, and his dish was awesome--I had the salmon, and it was excellent. It was our first time at this restaurant, but we will be returning, special occasion or not! read more

The rendezvous was absolutely fantastic! The food was delicious, the service was impeccable, and the atmosphere was so romantic.

Pretty much the only recommended french restaurant in Tucson. Definitely fine dining given the atmosphere inside & the price range for the dishes ($$$). The food definitely is higher end - got the scallops which were soft, buttery and melted on my tongue. My friends also loved their coq au vin dishes. I am looking forward to trying another dish at our next special event (too expensive to come here on a regular basis). The creme brulee was yummy and had a strong burnt caramel flavor, but the grand marnier souffle had an overpoweringly strong alcohol flavor in some of the bites that I wasn't a fan of. The waiters/waitresses also had cute french style uniforms. read more

Le Rendez-vous - Scallops - French Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Delicious! What a lovely restaurant. Great and friendly service, all of the food was superb. I have never had escargot and I feel like this was the perfect place to do it! read more

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Celebrated my birthday last night ! Enjoyed being back for a 2nd time Food was outstanding Diego was our server and he did a great job. Diego had like 7-8 tables and was providing great service while having the entire room to himself. Really impressed, Thank you for giving the souflee on the house! It was delicious, As usual. We will be back for many special occasions read more

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I've eaten in fine dining establishments worldwide. Le Rendezvous is, simply put, in the top 5 restaurants in which I've eaten in my life. It's hard for me to move past the appetizers. They are all simply amazing. The escargot is nearly perfect (sorry folks, my wife makes the best escargot in the world). The pate is perfect. The service is exceptional. What can I say about the mains? The Wellington, Salmon, Duck, Veal medallions, are all magnificent. I cannot say enough about this place. We fly/ride into Tucson once or twice per year. Les Rendezvous is the only thing we MUST do on every trip. I have dreams about the food. read more

Always a terrific meal and relaxing experience. Last evening's sea bass with corn puree and the pepper filet steak were excellent. So was the scallops appetizer. And the drinks were top-notch. Service is attentive but never rushed. Prices are very reasonable for the quality you get. read more

My wife and I have celebrated our wedding anniversary and birthdays here every year since we arrived in Tucson 25 years ago. We believe that Le Rendezvous is the paramount restaurant serving meals of premium quality and service. We always choose the main dining room for its ambience. Neither my wife or I can remember ever eating a finer meal anywhere else. read more

Went for Valentine day. Food was excellent. Service was pretty good - they definitely try hard. I would definitely go back. read more

Le Rendez-vous - Bacon Wrapped scallop - French Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We were celebrating my birthday, although no one asked us if we were celebrating anything when we made the reservation. We had to make the reservation one week in advance because when we called the week before it was already full. The baked brie was heavenly. We also had the house party appetizer and asked for some extra crostini to go with that. It was very flavorful. The scallops were cooked to Perfection and the sauce was rich and delicious. The duck was very well prepared with crispy skin and moist on the inside. The cake for the Baba rum was very light. read more

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We haven't been here in a number of years. Serves French-inspired dishes. The only Tucson restaurant serving Beef Wellingtons. Of course we had to have it. It was great. Tried the mushroom tart for appetizers. Really well done. We also had the catch of the day on a bed of risotto, veal medallions with Calvados brandy, and steak frites. The only complaint here was the veal was underseasoned. Dessert was fabulous. We had creme brulee and chocolate souffle. Service was top-notch as always. read more

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I was pleased with the atmosphere and food at Le Rendezvous. I got the veal medallions, which had an amazing sauce, but my partner's roasted duck was even better. I'd order that next time. Wonderfully seasoned veggies were served with both. For appetizers, we tried the snails and the roasted beets with goat cheese and balsamic. The snails were essentially just swimming in a bowl of garlic butter and served with crostinis - you wouldn't know they were snails and they were unremarkable. After all, anything is good with garlic butter. The roasted beet dish, however, was delicious! They use high quality balsamic and the contrast between the beets, goat cheese, and balsamic is lovely. There was also complimentary bread and butter before the meal. Our waitress was excellent and anticipated everything we needed. read more

Le Rendez-vous - Veal medallions dinner - French Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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We celebrated Valentine's Day early to avoid the crowd! My hubby made reservations at one of my favorite restaurants (I love FRENCH!). I do recommend to do the same since the restaurant is a bit small. We were seated immediately and we're asked for our drinks. I ordered the Vine Cliff Chardonnay & my husband ordered a classic margarita They brought some French bread which was so warm & fresh!! We had to order another basket Our appetizers came in after a while but we didn't mind the wait. They brought our escargots and mussels. The creamy taste from the mussels was satisfying The escargot was delicious as well! I highly recommend ordering both We both ordered the beef Wellington. They were both wrapped with foie gras (goose/duck liver) and had potatoes & veggies for the sides. The tenderloin was very tender and delicious! We savored every bite of it and did not leave anything behind Compliments to the Chef! We ended our beautiful evening with a Grand Marnier soufflé (not pictured) and a chocolate soufflé. It looked huge but it was a great proportion. It was very rich and sweet We had an amazing & romantic evening I highly recommend this beautiful place for date nights or special occasions read more

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Found this spot while searching Yelp during a business trip to Tucson. Was not disappointed. The flavors were on par with the photos. I chose the CANARD MONTMORENCY Roasted duck with bourbon soaked cherries. Very nice, excellently prepared. Bon Apetit! read more

Le Rendez-vous - CANARD MONTMORENCY Roasted duck with bourbon soaked cherries. - French Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Took my Father for his 80 birthday and specifically asked for the bistro cafe as he is a light eater. They seated us in the formal dining room and wouldn't move us. The bistro was mostly empty the entire time we were there and still had three open tables when we left. My Father ended up having the onion soup and nothing else. Pretty much a disappointing end to what was supposed to have been a special evening. Additionally, second time I have been there and had dry veal. Don't think we will be going back. read more

I can't believe I found this place and I am really glad I did. This place is amazing. I love French cuisine and this tiny little place is literally an oasis in the desert. Google Maps is your best friend lol. I googled "French" and this place popped up. I saw that they made souffle's and I was like, " Oh hell yes." So after some convincing, my husband (remember he's cheap), agreed and we went for our wedding anniversary. This place is kind of hard to spot from the road: it is a white building that says Le Rendezvous on the side, but if you're driving it can be difficult to see from the road. The inside has a bistro side and a restaurant side--the only difference is you see the specials on the bistro side. We chose the restaurant side because we looked at the menu online beforehand, and had an idea of what we wanted. I remember the bread was freshly baked, straight out of the oven and we couldn't stop eating it. It took a good amount of self-control to not ask for another basket. My husband got the steak frites and I got the scallops. The steak was cooked a perfect medium/medium-rare. The scallops were also cooked perfectly, not rubbery or raw. The garlic aioli the scallops came with was really flavorful and added depth to the overall dish. For dessert, I got the souffle and since my birthday was only 2 days prior, we got a free creme brulee. I love this place and again I am really glad I found it. I wish everyone to try it because it is truly a gem. read more

Le Rendez-vous - Steak Frites - French Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

So we walked into this nursing home sorry resturant and were seating quickly in a booth with broken down cushions that you sank into uncomfortably. The food, decor and other guests were something out of the 70s. The service was middling at best and we had to wait a long time between the waiter popping up. Fiance got the veil medalions which tasted like black licorice and salt. I got a soggy beef wellington with an improperly done rubbery duxell. The wellington was bland and underwhelming especially for the price. The escargot was just garlic with a side of garlic and the scallops were cheap thin low quality ones which they probably buy frozen at Sams Club. The bread for the table was stale and the butter had no salt. They were running out of items and we got there at 7. I over heard the waiter telling other people various things were out stock. Went to the bathroom and found a half dead roach wiggling around on the floor. Didnt bother ordering desert, paid and promptly left after waitinf forever for the waiter to grab the check. I think they cater to the elderly since the food is either over seasoned for their clientels declining sense of smell/taste or bland for the senile ones. There are dozens of better lux resturants in town without an obvious roach problem. read more

Initially hesitant as a LA snob, but walked in with an open heart and belly to be pleasantly surprised by great service, tasty wine, cozy ambience, music that compliments the ambience and most importantly, exquisite French cuisine! Hands down to this French restaurant that has the heart of New York or Los Angeles in that small, but quaint town of Tucson! Merci garçon! read more

Le Rendez-vous - Salmon dish... - French Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I Took my girlfriend and her mother here for an early Mother's Day dinner. The service was fine, but I would not call it exceptional. The food however was rather disappointing. I ordered the Veal Medallions which lacked seasoning, the Demi glaze was also flavorless, the summer squash was a little overcooked. The best item on the plate was the potatoe which had good flavor and a nice crispness. My girlfriend had the Duck Montmorency, she told me the best part of the dish was the Cherries, again the Duck being rather unexceptional. When the Desert Tray was presented it had a lovely almond pastry the shape of a log which appeared to be about 5-6 inches long, we were told it was served with vanilla ice cream. When the desert arrived there was a large scoop of ice cream with 2 small pieces of the pastry which looked nothing like what was presented to us. I told the server he brought us the wrong desert, he told me that is how it is served. he also told me he keeps telling the chef to cut the pastry to show the serving size before presenting it to guests. I told him it was the first time I experienced a bait & switch in a restaurant, he just kind of chuckled. I will not be back. read more

Excellent food, service and ambience was pleasant. We ordered escargot, battered bass, scallops and steak frites. Portions were just right.. we ended with tea and grand marnier souffle .. all so good Eloise was a most gracious server! Thank you read more

La Vie En Rose - Food Review Le Rendez-vous Restaurant, Tucson The award-winning restaurant Le Rendez-Vous has been Tucson's icon for French dining for nearly 40 years. But there is much more to this culinary destination than earning the title of Tucson's premier French restaurant and serving authentic French dishes. The fuchsia bougainvillea climbing the burgundy awning along the façade greets you in the parking area. Inside, the main room's romantic and relaxed formality celebrates the delicious menu, whether indulging alone or sharing the journey with your beloved or a group. A special occasion is not required to visit France in Tucson. The aromas from the kitchen impersonate the rich and creamy voice of Edith Piaf, the little sparrow, and deliver La Vie En Rose, transporting you to France as the cordial staff points you to your table. Simple things such as the breadbasket denote attention to detail. The warm slices of French baguette are blessed with the crunchy crust of freshly baked bread. The creamy butter spreads evenly. I appreciate this. Cold butter is as unappealing as finding a fly in the soup. The Small Plate Menu, priced at 9 dollars per item, allows you to sample tapa-style delights. I ordered the Pan Seared Scallop with white bean fricassee. The scallop was perfectly seared and juicy on the inside, and the white bean fricassee delivered the taste and texture of a rich pottage, providing a playful contrast with the sweetness of the bivalve mollusk. The Brie En Croûte, a crispy and golden puff pastry filled with brie and served over pear butter with thin slices of pouched pear, is one of the finest treats my traveled tongue has experienced. It elevates baked brie to its highest octave. The escargots with garlic butter served in a small demitasse cup and accompanied by crostini present an exquisite alternative for escargot lovers who want a taste but do not want to order the appetizer size. The white cream herb broth mussels sprinkled with garlic were fresh, juicy, creamy, and utterly delicious. Kudos for cleaning them properly. I found no beards! I will return to taste the additional items on the Small Plate Menu, including the Seared Salmon served with lemon, aioli, and dill crostini, the Mini Wellington Truffle Demi, the Roasted Beets Au Chevre, and the House Pâté. The Small Plate Menu is perfect for a Libra who balances romancing the butter and watching the cholesterol intake, worships quality and flavor, and cares less about quantity. Paired with Blanc the Blancs sparkling wine, a glass of France, or a Blonde Cosmopolitan, you will find yourself smiling with your entire body after each bite. Larger than hors devours, these small plates offer a culinary feast to your palate and can be shared, although I wouldn't. After appetizers, enjoy the classic French entrée menu featuring all the favorites, Soupe À L'oignon Gratinée, the classical baked French Onion Soup topped with cheese medley, Châteaubriand with Béarnaise Sauce, Saumon Le Rendez-Vous, pan-seared Scottish salmon with an orange basil cream sauce, Boeuf Wellington, Canard Montmorency, roasted duck with bourbon-soaked cherries and many other charms. You will be under a spell and may even moan or cry out of joy. Know that you will regret leaving without tasting a fabulous dessert. Although not flambeed at the table side, the Crêpes Suzette transports you to the Mystery Room at Antoine's Restaurant in New Orleans. One bite of that delicate thin crêpe immersed in beurre Suzette (butter and sugar, tangerine or orange juice, zest, and Grand Marnier) sauce will invigorate your taste buds and enrich your soul. The same can be said about the Crème Brûlée, Pithivier (almond pastry creme, puff pastry), the syrup-soaked, soggy, and boozy delight, Baba Au Rhum, or the spellbinding Grand Marnier Souffle. I guarantee you will leave Le Rendez-Vous as a better person. For an upscale restaurant, prices are comparable and even more reasonable than other fine dining destinations in Tucson. Bon Appétit! Mariel Masque Copyright 2023 Mariel is a creative writer and former private chef passionate about flavor and words. Mariel has enjoyed the Tucson culinary scene, from food trucks to fine dining, since 2000. read more

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Excellent food! Outstanding service. Wonderful ambiance. Expensive, but well worth the experience.

Was searching best of Tucson happy hour, and according to Tucson Foodies, they listed this restaurant as having glasses of wine for 6.00, which they do not offer, they do offer small bites of appetizers for 11.00 each, but no wine specials. Ordered 2 glasses at 11.00 each and each pour was short, in a smaller wine glass; no big deal, so we got a fresh bottle of the same wine for 42.00 which was totally different, which means we had yesterday's bottle by the glass, so now we know not to order by the glass. Final bill was incorrect at 16.00 per glass-if you do eat in this restaurant just know you are better off with a bottle. Steak frites were fine, not great, a little heavy on tarragon, meat wasn't the freshest. 26.00 for that dish. Music was nice but the place could use some updating for sure, they seem to have regulars that reserve the banquettes in what they refer to as the "bistro" Watched several older couples request the bistro so there was a lot of rearranging chairs as it didn't seem like they wanted to sit in the back room-one clue is that people gravitate to where the bar is located and build off of that-my guess is the owners may not own that property and it's too bad because the potential could be there with some renovation to make it feel more inviting. Would probably not return. read more

Pretty Pricey but the flavors were AMAZING! The service was fantastic and all the meals had their own individual flavors. I wish the portions for carbs we're just a tiny bit more to be more filling like a little bit more rice with the fish, slightly more soup. Other than that it was just a really great experience to eat here. Would highly recommend their Creme Brulee !!! (Perfectly crispy at the top) In terms of Ambiance, I would recommend eating here at night as the glowing lights around the room make a romantic setting. read more

Are you craving classic French cuisine? This is the place. My husband and I shared the escargots , moules, and terrine with a lovely bottle of rose. Everything was delicious and cooked to perfection. Finished off the meal with a very impressive soufflé! Sit in the Bistro area and you will be transported to Paris without having to battle the Olympics crowds this summer. read more

Always wonderful dining experience. Be coming here for 35 years for special occasions. Service is very good. Love the Cabria and soufflé read more

We ordered the summer special, three course meal and everything was delicious. Soup du jour was a beef and mushroom soup with full flavor and tender beef. I'm not a connoisseur on beuf wellington but combination of the freshly made bread and beef complimented each other well. Picture a tender cooked beef steak wrapped in a fluffy buttery pastry and that's what you'll get. We tried the steak and chicken. You can tell the chef values to have unique flavors, you won't get anything like this in town. Overall our experience was tremendous. Our server Nataliie was attentive, she knew the menu quite well and even assisted us with wine questions. Will definitely return again. read more

Had a delightful dinner at this charming French restaurant last night. The food was delicious, and we appreciated the "upscale" attire of the staff. I had the salmon, and my husband had the chicken; both were excellent.... Kudos to the chef. read more

Plaisant setting, lovely highly competent French server. The duck was roasted to perfection, with crisp skin and moist tender flesh. The soufflé was also perfect although I prefer a Grand Marnier flavored crème pâtissière to the chef's version of sabayon. Nevertheless it was delicious! read more

Le Rendez-vous - Canard a la Morency - French Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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What a disappointment! Another old-time Tucson standard restaurant with a long history riding on reputation and not quality. I've lived here all my life and had never dined here so we decided to celebrate the end of a successful Dry January by having a fancy meal, in a fancy French restaurant.. Let's start with ambience. The place needs a facelift, urgently. We were seated in the "Bistro" which is a converted back porch with old, tiled floors and twinkling, snowflake string lights surrounding the room's ceiling. There are floor-to-ceiling old miniblinds on the west wall which is all glass looking out to a driveway. The room is set up oddly with the tables and chairs which also needs to updated. Why anyone would call this place "romantic" baffles me. The service was okay but a little confusing. Lots of waiters walking around, filling water glasses, dropping off bread (stale) and butter (pretty butter roses) and no one asking if we were ready to order. Finally, even after mentioning we were ready, our waiter walked away...odd... On to the food...I decided on Coquilles San Jacques as and appetizer and hubby got the French Onion soup (okay, odd taste; nothing special). The scallops were good but they were buried under a pile of melted cheese. I fished out the scallops and ate them but left most of the cheese pile on the shell plate. The service person came by to take the dish and commented, in a scolding tone, that I left food on my plate! Maybe the thing to say would have been: Did I not like the dish? We both ordered the Beef Wellington which was okay, again, nothing spectacular in the least (I enjoyed the potatoes that came with). We ordered a nice bottle of Zinfandel to drink with the meal, which was brought out before the apps. Then we decided on the Baba Au Rhum for dessert. There was no rum, at all, in the Baba and in fact it was dry. We paid $250.00 for this old (really old) establishment and mediocre food. Won't have to do that again read more