I've been to several French restaurants around the country but I must say this is by far the best! Stopped in on my way back to Los Angeles from Bishop, got there a little before their opening time and waited for them to open. I was the first customer that evening and everyone was very attentive. Ordered the French Onion soup to start followed by the Lamb Chops, finished with the Creme Brûlée for desert. Everything was absolutely incredible!!! A little far for me to go but I will be going back as often as possible read more

My salad Prosciutto, Daube provencale was good and usually don't like cook carrots. My husband had Poulet au tarragon et champignon and he really liked. read more

We have had an absolutely perfect meal every time we have been there. It's our favorite restaurant to go to in town for a special occasion dinner. Definitely also order dessert because they are made from scratch and just divine! read more

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Last night in Ridgecrest and a local associate invited myself and two other colleagues to this amazing restaurant. The owner greeted me upon entering as the others had already arrived. The appetizers set the tone for the rest of the evening because the presentation and taste were simple but great. I ordered the lamb and others at the table had the tuna and chicken entrees. Everyone enjoyed their meals and were very satisfied with the freshness and quality of each dish. The food and staff are exceptional, attentive and have high standards which were met and exceeded from my perspective. Our waitress, a young lady, did a great job of explaining the menu and provided excellent service the entire evening as she appropriately attended to her different tables. My only regret was I didn't have dessert and wished I had visited this awesome restaurant beforehand. read more

This place is great! I've never loved green beans before; but now I do. We ordered their rack of lamb with mustard sauce, and had scalloped potatoes. This restaurant lives up to the French reputation of fine food. The service is superb and they devote their attention to you. The owner is present and involved. Everyone is friendly, professional, and no one is stressed out like at most restaurants. This restaurant runs like a swiss watch. Their creme brule' is very light and perfectly slightly sweet. They also serve lemonade, rasberry, and another juice. They have free refill soda. Their prices top off at $26, and the portions will fill you up. Great value for your money. Be sure to make reservations ahead of time. They had a sign that said all booked up for the night. Their menu was smaller than what people posted on Yelp years ago. I highly recommend Mon Reve'. You won't be disappointed. read more

Once again delicious food, great atmosphere and great service. We ordered the French onion soup to start and as usual it was delicious. We had the chicken cordon blue with the scalloped potatoes and the chicken stuffed with pesto with ratatouille. The chicken cordon blue had the perfect amount of cheese and it was so moist and cooked to perfection. The chicken stuffed with pesto was no surprise, moist and so flavorful. The pesto was exquisite. For dessert we had the creme brûlée and the special which was a Parisian type of flan. Needless to say both were to die for. Our friends had the tiramisu and the puffs which to me were just ok lol. You can take your own bottle of wine and you can just pay the corkage fee which is $10.00. If you're planning on dinning here don't forget to call ahead of time and make your reservation :) read more

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Incredible service + food!!! In this town there are very few options for quality cuisine. I always make it a point to stop here for an exquisite meal. read more

I'm a little late for my review as I ate here earlier this summer. I think I still dream of their lamb chops! To die for! The service was amazing. He went above and beyond to make sure we had the best wine for our taste AND what we were eating. Perfect atmosphere for a date night or night out with a group of friends. Definitely will be eating here every time I'm in town. @Alisha H. - Its amazing to me you had so many problems with each course. With the service that I had, if I would have questioned any of my courses, he would have been sure to fix it so I would have left happy. read more

Mon Reve - Lamb chops! Definitely recommend! - French Near Me - Ridgecrest, California

The Mon Reve food is amazing and the staff is very friendly and attentive. All around a great experience.

How could I have not known of such a lovely, tasty, friendly restaurant in Ridgecrest, China Lake? This little restaurant fills up quick for dinner so make your reservations in advance! We were so lucky there was a cancellation and we were able to be seated! The grilled lamb chops was delicious. Please dine at this lovely French restaurant when you are in the town of Ridgecrest. You will not be disappointed! read more

I have never had anything I did not like! Best restaurant in Ridgecrest. Scratch made elegant food and a welcoming and inviting atmosphere with excellent service. MERCI BEAUCOUP! read more

Delicious food! Wonderful owners and staff! Nice atmosphere. The stuffed veal is really good, and it's fun to try the different specials that they offer. Everything is made from scratch. read more

Food is very good! I am very surprised to find such a clean and beautiful restaurant on the way to north. read more

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A piece of France in the desert!!! The food is great and the service personal. My family has been eating here for years. Slow down and treat yourself to this great place. read more

My husband and I had wanted to try Mon Reve, but waited for a special occasion to make our reservation. On our 20th Wedding Anniversary, we arrived to find our reserved table waiting for us. The ambiance sucked us right in and we felt like we were in a European eatery. The chairs were pretty comfortable during our 2-hour meal. Our water glasses were always full (something I always measure a restaurant by) and the service was friendly and efficient for the number of guests enjoying their meals. We shared an order of the French Onion Soup. We were delighted with each bite and eagerly anticipated the rest of our meal! (I would order the soup for lunch any day!) My husband had the veal and I had the chicken with pesto and curry. The sauces were amazing and definitely made the meal! We had the layered vegetables with cheese as our side and were not disappointed. Each bite brought another comment as to its deliciousness. We decided to have the volcan au chocolat for dessert. We were warned that it would take 20 minutes to cook and we were happy to sit and talk while waiting knowing that it would be worth it. The vanilla milk sauce displayed a whimsical swirl of chocolate in the shape of a heart flower and more chocolate sauce poured out of the cake once cut. It was the kind of dessert that made us want to lick the plate! The portions are not big, but they are very satisfying. We left satiated with our delighted palates. Don't count your calories, but know that these are calories that count! read more

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Food is great. Operated by the owners it has a personal touch. The atmosphere is charming - the hours can be unpredictable due to the family going to Europe for family vacations. read more

We came here 2 years ago for Father's Day in 2010. I haven't been back since then but my parents have and give it good marks for the time they have been. Service was good and the food was great. I think the only problem we had out of our 7 meals was one person ordered the hicken Cordon Bleu and the bottom was burned. It happens and but other than that the meal and experience was great. I will have to take my wife back sometime to see how things have changed. Something different in Ridgecrest other than the typical burger joint. read more

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Such amazing food. If you want a classier night out with quality French cuisine and a romantic or quiet atmosphere, this is the place for you read more

I love Mon Reve. The quiche is amazing. Have eaten lunch and dinner here. Never been disappointed! Family owned restaurant with a great heart read more

Ridgecrest is lucky. It has Mon Reve. Ridgecrest does not deserve Mon Reve, but I will enjoy it whenever I am in Ridgecrest, anyway. I went two nights, one "surf" and one "turf". Both left me gasping for words to describe the exquisite palate presented by Mon Reve. On my "surf" night, I had the coquille l'ancienne, and the sole Normandy, with a French chardonnay. Exquisite scallops (both large and bay) in a creme sauce with cheese over and toasted. I did not expect the sole Normandy to be much more than whitefish -- but, oh, it was. Delicate, perfectly cooked (the center just tender, thin end parts a bit crispy), in a wonderful seafood sauce. Just plain lovely. Tarragon. America has forgotten how to use it -- but Mon Reve is an exemplar. I know the sauces had wonderful flavors in them to which I cannot do justice. But they were so French, and so good. On my "turf" night, I had the French onion soup, the filet, a French merlot, and a tiramisu. The French onion soup was as expected - which is to say very good. A thick oniony broth, with soaked croutons and then toasted cheese over all. The filet I had with greenpepper sauce (the house preparation), and with green beans in garlic butter (the alternative filet preparation). The green beans were quite good, but, in the end, could only be green beans. But the filet -- oh my. Ordered medium rare, it was edible by fork alone. The greenpepper sauce was nice on the meat -- but, the meat -- just perfectly aged, exquisitely tender, and just .... wonderful. The tiramisu was also nice. I stuck to the French wines. They were both hearty and good. I would have preferred a wider choice of French wines, as well as a brandy before or a port afterwards. This is an opportunity for Mon Reve to expand its offerings. Overall, Mon Reve is a gem in the middle of nowhere. The cooking is wonderful, and the help is professional and helpful. Thank you, Hervé. Anyone in Ridgecrest or China Lake must stop here and eat well. Mon Reve does not deserve to have local competition like Taco Bell. It deserves to compete with the best in LA or any large city -- perhaps to compete with the rest of France. But I hope it can stay in Ridgecrest, and provide that city with a wonderfully undeserved meal. read more

Get. The. French. Onion. Soup. That is all I have to say. Never had a bad meal there, have to plan ahead and make reservations. Love it there. Melanie read more

FULL DISCLOSURE: I am a French cook. While I do not own a French restaurant, I am an accomplished French (bistro and refined) cook with an experienced palate. I aspire to attain the culinary magic of Thomas Keller, and have long ago left behind the clumsiness of food served at this restaurant. Two stars is being generous. I love that Mon Reve is a small restaurant. I love that it's noisy with enthusiastic guests. The glaring light from the, I'm sure, environmentally friendly bulbs from above, would do nothing to flatter any natural beauty, and created an imposing overhead glare. The mismatched china was very welcomed, and the single warmed Portuguese roll was presented wrapped in a homey kitchen towel. The escargot, which comes from a can wherever you order it, was nice and plump. I loved the heavy influence of the garlic in the dish, and asked for another roll to sop up the garlic essence. Another single roll was brought to the table, this time it was cold. The "butter" surrounding the escargot was oddly lacking a butter flavor. I separated some of the "butter" onto a plate to cool, to observe its behavior. It behaved like oil and not like butter. My wine glass was empty for quite some time. People had been to my table, and made no notice of it or offered to replenish it. Perhaps a woman dining alone isn't seen as worthy of receiving good service. Still, I was looking forward to the veal I ordered. I was hesitant to order the dish in the first place. I like traditional French food with a modern, healthy flare and the dish sounded like it couldn't make up its mind whether it was French or Italian. Since the owner/waiter/chef? recommended the dish, I thought, what the heck! The dish came. I was shocked. The tournedos of veal were highly disappointing since I thought the menu read "cutlet" or "chop". I honestly can't remember, but there were two TINY bits of veal wrapped around a half slice of prosciutto (at best), wrapped around a baton of gruyere, DOUSED in a thick congealed roux that failed to meet the flavor of undiluted Campbell's mushroom soup. The amount of pasty sauce at least quadrupled the amount of veal on the plate and even took up more room on the plate than the green beans. The veal smelled and tasted overly ripe. Perhaps it was the influence of the prosciutto. The green beans were tasty, although over done and, again, I suspect, were coated with oil, not butter. I couldn't eat it, and certainly didn't want to take it with me. I advised the waiter. A concerned owner/waiter/chef? came to the table and appeared to be concerned, but offered no solution, other than that I try the crème brûlée. I had already gone down the rabbit hole this far, so let's go the rest of the way, right? While it was an actual brûlée and not a pudding (thankfully), it wasn't made with vanilla beans and the sugar was blackened, not browned. Admittedly, I am particular, but I wouldn't serve this food to family I didn't like. read more

Always great service and the food never disappoints. It's consistently good, I would highly recommend this place to anyone!

The food is delicious. Our waiter was very professional, but also friendly. The atmosphere is comfortable, yet has a sense of elegance. I love coming here for special occasions such as anniversaries or birthdays. read more

Best dining experience in recent memory! Like visiting the French Countryside! The sole was amazing! My husband had the beef bourguignon and it was the best! Don't miss this hidden gem! read more

Mon Reve - French Near Me - Ridgecrest, California

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Wow. Best dinner in quite some time. French Onion Soup. Beef Bourguignon. Green Beans. Roasted tomatoes because this is the Best. Day. Ever. Amazing food in an intimate atmosphere. This is not about Ridgecrest. This is about great French food. Enjoy. read more

This is the only thing that keep me lively in this town. I have tried their salads and hot sandwich pretty good for lunch . Highly recommend chicken basque salad or hot sandwich :) Real French dishes are in dinner menu , home made dinner rolls and butter and top it with tiramisu..... Or creme brûlée Heaven on a plate . Ambiance is so welcoming and peaceful , Come with your family , you will not be disappointed. I am not a big Yelp reviewer but I chose to write on Yelp and on guys ferri website to do justice to the chef and food lover community read more

Mon Reve - French Near Me - Ridgecrest, California

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French country restaurant with super friendly, attentive service. We ordered the poulet au pesto and beef stroganoff, and both were superb, with amazing sauce. They have a small selection of wine and beer, including local beer (Indian Wells Mojave Gold or Mojave Red). I definitely plan on coming back for more. Excellent. read more

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I used to work in Trona and have not been to Mon Reve in 8 years. I was passing through for business went Thursday evening with my wife and it was as good as I remember.. Food is prepared to order and fantastic. I work in New York now and I could not get a meal there that is any better within 100 bucks of Mon Reve!! Great Job! read more

This classic country French restaurant is a blessing in our small dessert town. The menu doesn't change much, but the quality is consistently high. I hopper they can continue in these difficult times. read more

A gem in the desert!! This little place is amazing! I know the hours can be a little sporadic, so if thay is concerning to you just call ahead. I usually try to go here a couple times a year for lunch and dinner. Lunch is much cheaper, but still just as delicious. Dinner is definetly worth the experience. The food the customer service and the owners are great! read more

During Covid you have to go on Facebook to see the limited menu. Only operating Thursday to Saturday evenings. Once you know what you want to order, call and order for either a 5:30 or 7 PM pickup. We normally do not consider French food for dining, but this restaurant is known across the US as one of the best French restaurants. We loved it and it is our favorite restaurant in Ridgecrest. read more

I have been wanting to try this place for a couple of years and was so happy to see they were open for takeout. French is one of my favorites and Mon Reve does not disappoint! Everything we had - beef bourguignon, lamb chops, green beans and a savory crepe - was fantastic. Highly recommend! read more

I honestly have never had a bad meal at Mon Reve! I grew up in a predominantly French-Canadaian area so, while the food is different, it still reminds me of home. The staff is friendly and seem to honestly be interested in ensuring their guests have a great dining experience. Whether ordering for one, a romantic date night, or entertaining a group, you can't go wrong with Mon Reve. The venue is small, so if you want to entertain a group, I recommend calling ahead. I can't wait until the next opportunity I have to order again. read more

Really good, you need to make reservations for a weekend dinner. Very small restaurant, not many tables, hence why you need to plan ahead and reserve a table. read more

The food is exquisitely delicious! I have not been disappointed by a single dish. The portions are spot on for a 4 course meal. The staff is friendly and gracious. Though many Ridgecrest natives may flinch at the prices they are fair, and may be low for the quality of the cuisine. You get more than you pay for here. Don't expect fast food when you eat at Mon Reve. Waiting is a part of the experience. Share in conversation over a glass of Chardonnay or White Zin and relax. Enjoy the sounds of French Chanson and take it all in. It's fine dining at its best. Don't expect upscale dining either. It's country French cuisine so it's a bit rustic with European flair. Make a reservation for the best experience. read more

No need to make reservations as that is passé at Mon Reve. Was in Ridgecrest a few weekends ago and called to make reservations. The owner told me they were fully booked through the following week. My friends and I went anyway and the place was half full. Needless to say we were seated immediately. Food was....moyenne. read more

Excellent food. Good ambience. Will definitely return soon. The French onion soup, scalloped potatoes and Coq a vin were amazing. Too full to try multiple desserts but the apple torte was divine!!! read more

On a business trip in Ridgecrest where there is not much to see except the view of the southern Sierra to the west at sunrise and sunset. I'm a native Californian and I know this has to be one of the best restaurants in the state. The owner Herve greets you and is a gracious host. The waiter Christian is top notch. The food prepared by Herve's wife is outstanding. It's French, but there is nothing pretentious at all here by any stretch. These are hard working people dedicated to providing you with a wonderful dining experience. I was lucky my two colleagues were adventurous and willing to share. We had the amazing escargot and the exquisite prosciutto salad for appetizers. The homemade mini baguettes were perfect for soaking up the escargot garlic-basil butter. The toasts on the salad were basically like bruschetta but with prosciutto. Yeah. I know. Perfect. We shared three entrees. The vegetarian dish had four different things on it all of which were delicious. Great combination of flavor and textures. I'm not a vegetarian but would be very satisfied with this for myself. The lamb chops were herby and juicy. We ordered it with a side of scalloped potatoes which were the best I've ever had. Well, I've never had better lamb chops either. We also had the sole which was OMG. Not sure but I think the sauce was lemony and creamy. With a side of linguine. After a meal like that dessert is mandatory. Everyone but me ordered profiteroles which were the best I've ever seen. I got a taste and wow. I ordered the apple tart with homemade ice cream. Really really good but I think I'll order the profiteroles next time. Even if I don't have to return on a business trip I'm going to find a way to detour here off the 395. It's worth it Call for reservations. read more

Just the best there is in Ridgecrest!