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

Disclaimer: My knowledge of France is limited to oui oiu and hon hon hon and apparently that eating French food means using big/fancy words to describe it, so take my review for whatever you want. I do know delicious food and if you want to ask me if this place is good?...well...oui oui. I ordered the Quiche Lorraine and the French Onion soup, the food came rather fast even though a lot of reviewers seems to say its slow. The Chef/Owner was the one that brought out the food and like any good Frenchman he told me "Bon Appetit!" Well Hello to you too sir. The Quiche was excellent...wait...wait...I mean it was DI-VINE. The crust and texture of the dish was impeccable and the overall dish was simply sublime. The French Onion Soup came in a "petit" sized cauldron, the top layer had melted cheese that could stretch as far as a rubber band but probably more delicious. The onion soup was exquisite and had a pleasant aroma that was given off from the caramelized onions. A lot of depth to such a simple dish. In translation...i like this place. It's Cool. read more

There are two good restaurants in this town. This is the better of the two. You MUST have a reservation -- we've been turned away from an empty restaurant for not thinking ahead. I think they turn down those without reservations on the principle of the thing. Which I might resent anywhere else, but we have so few snooty and exclusive establishments in this town that I honestly kind of miss that attitude sometimes. The place is owned and operated by actual French people. Which adds to the charm and authenticity. The wine list is actually pretty good (though I'm still mystified about how they can possibly sell a Chateauneuf du Pape for less than $50/bottle... I didn't get to try it to see if it was good, I was outvoted and enjoyed a so-so Bordeaux instead. That being said, the fact that there is even a restaurant here where they offer a Bordeaux makes it WONDERFUL.) We always get the Escargot. They are amazing, especially with the bread dipped in the leftover sauce. I've also had the sole, the lamb chops and the beef bourgignon (sp?). I'm not a fan of beef stew in general, so that was the least impressive, but the lamb was incredible. Overall, considering the lack of options in this town, this place is the best. (Maddie's Cottage is the other good restaurant in town, but the service there is spotty and the wine list is awful.) read more

If you are in Ridgecrest you really should eat at Mon Rêve! The food is great, authentic (It tastes just like Food you would Have in France), the portions are generous. The atmosphere is warm, cosy, not snobby at all as in many French places in the US. Herve the owner is very nice and his wife (the chef) is cooking delicious food. I really recommend it! (and since I am French myself I can tell when French food is authentic...) read more

This restaurant is definitely a pleasant surprise during our stay at Ridgecrest. We were driving back home after a road trip to LV, Death Valley, and made a stop over at this small desert town. I just opened up Yelp as usual and searched for a restaurant for the dinner. I was expecting to see most of the fast food and chain restaurant, but found this lovely restaurant! When we arrived at the restaurant, and noticed that most of people inside were old retiree, and they were all looking at us seems wondering why we- two Asian strangers are here (by the way, i love this feeling when eating at a small town...people just seem to know everyone). The menu is limited but with some classic french dishes. The layered vegetable on the side dish (sorry French name too complicated for me to write here) is the most delicious one. The owner is also very friendly, and apparently he is a real French. I was keep thinking how he ended up in this small desert town. At the end, he wrote down the French name of the side dish, so we may be able to find the receipt on line. I also love the decoration of the restaurant, typical small town, yet bring you the feeling of the France country side. I especially like the decoration of the restroom! We will definitely go back there again next time if we pass by Ridgecrest another time! read more

Mon Reve - Coc au vin and layered vegetables (the French name is too complicated for me to write) - French Near Me - Ridgecrest, California

Quiche is delicious! Great wine selection. This place has quickly turned into one of my regular spots for lunch. read more

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We LOVE this restaurant. Great atmosphere, great service with quaint decor that transports you to a neighborhood bistro in France. The owner is wonderful and makes sure to communicate with every patron and is dedicated to providing top quality food. Speaking of the food...my mouth is watering just thinking about it! We are talking authentic French cuisine - creamy, rich, and divine! I've had several dishes in my visits and there is every dish was top notch. The Roulade De Veau is my absolute favorite, coupled with the garlic butter green beans - HEAVEN on a plate! The wait time can be a bit longer than most local restaurants, but oh is the wait worth it! Besides, everything is cooked absolutely fresh, including the freshly baked hot bread served before the meal. Finally, in regards to cost, it's on par with other 'fine dining' restaurants found locally, but in my opinion, the level of service, quality of food, and the divinity of taste makes Mon Reve leagues above the rest. Go. Eat. Enjoy! read more

This place is good. It's Ridgecrest sooooo.....It's the only place I would consider going for a nice date in town. The Coq au Vin was really amazing. The escargot wasn't half bad either. Good wine list. The chef came out to see how we liked the food. Superior customer service. read more

Just the best there is in Ridgecrest!

Down and dirty; The Mon Reve is a great place to take a date, spouse, or significant other for a nice quiet intimate dinner ..... Strip mall type entrance with ample parking ..... smallish dining area that makes for a great dining experience ..... french atmosphere that doesn't look tacky or fake ..... a french waiter that is actually french ... Dimmed lighting ... clean tables ..... higher end, unique plates and silverware ..... no paper napkins here ..... The menu is limited to a handful of appetizers and entrees; as a quality, theme based eatery should be ....... very reasonable prices ...... Nothing but good things to say about this diamond in the rough ..... so few good things to say about Ridgecrest; yet this French restaurant next to a Jujitsu training center stands out ..... Would have been one of my very few 5 star reviews if we'd had gotten a personalized goodbye and thank you as we did when we first walked in the door ..... Dont think twice about whether or not to eat here .... just do it ....... BTW: excellent Tiramisu for dessert ...... read more

Went here for my birthday dinner and it was spectacular. Felt like we were in the French countryside.The service was great. The owner was welcoming and made you feel special. Everything we ordered was so good. Most certainly will return soon! Kelly A. read more

Mon Reve is what passes for haute cuisine in the southern Californian desert. While not exceptional, it is very likely the best meal you will find around for miles. The restaurant is small, with the main dining room offering about a dozen tables. The walls are adorned with small French paintings and nondescript accenting decorations. None of it really ties the room together, but it does have an appealing rustic charm I suppose. The star on the floor is a French waiter who addresses everyone with French banalities punctuated with a staccato of English summarizing the specials and verifying if everyone is doing well this evening. He plays the role quite well. The menu is limited, but contains classic French selections like coq au vin, soupe a l'oignon, and boeuf bourguignon. I opted for the last selection paired with the green beans and a glass of Angeline Cabernet Sauvignon. The green beans were delicious and proved to be a wonderful accompaniment. Fresh and tossed in garlic, these were especially flavorful. The bourguignon was passable, but in no way exceptional. It was served simply, without noodles, and only two mushrooms by my count. The morsels of beef were cut too small to really soak up the flavors of the wine from the braise. The sauce was not particularly rich or complex as a result. Don't mistake me, the dish is fine, just not great. At $16.95, it is reasonably priced. My wine selection was fine, but I would like to have seen more French wines than Californian wines on the wine list given the cuisine, but all of the selections were fairly priced. Tentatively recommend. 4 stars (perhaps a bit generous, but there is a paucity of acceptable dining options in the area) read more

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Excellent food with excellent service! I've ate lunch there many times and have not ever been disappointed, dinner reservations are needed from what I've been told read more

Excellent service and unexpectedly good food. Well prepared with lots of pride. The green beans are a great recommendation. I also enjoyed Poulet de Provence - which was flavorful. Recommend bringing wine if they would allow (I am not sure) - the menu was a little short on options and this food should be enjoyed with wine. read more

Easily the best French restaurant in Ridgecrest. In fact it's the only one! Menu is basic French country fare - nothing too fancy but very well executed. Monsieur et Madame are gracious and efficient hosts. Well paired wines and import bottled beers. The very existence of his restaurant here adds a whole star onto Ridgecrest itself. Thanks, we'll be back! read more

What a wonderful gem in the middle of this dessert! Lunch was unexpected. I had the Tarte Au Ton and it was fabulous.. I can taste the herb de provance with hints of lavender without being so overwhelming. Hope to try dinner. I will definitely be back when in town. read more

The only French food (authentic) in Ridgecrest! His menu is delicious. The food is always perfect and flavorful. Wonderful service and a calming environment with low lighting. Love this place! read more

My boyfriend and I absolutely love this place! The food is extraordinary, and the service is impeccable. During the holiday season last year, we did not have time to enjoy the delicious (and complimentary) treats they offered after our meal. The owner noticed this as we were leaving, and he actually flagged us down and handed us a little christmas box with the treats placed inside. It is those extra special efforts that place this restaurant in a class above the rest. One note: It does take a bit of time to prepare your meal, but that is just because everything is made to order and fresh as can be. I'd happily wait twice the amount of time for food this delicious. Thanks so much for the first class experiences, and we will be back on Friday for my boyfriend's birthday dinner! :) read more

The last couple of times I have visited, my grandmother has mentioned that Mon Reve has some really good food - but unfortunately they were not open (or did lunch, I think) in the past. This time, though, they were open, and getting seated wasn't an issue during lunch hour. The gentleman who owns the shop, along with his son(?), are really nice folks who do a great job making sure the food is served quickly, and they converse a good amount with the patrons - always a good sign. As for the food itself, I didn't do anything too fancy - just went with the provencal sandwich with potato salad as a side. If anything, I was more impressed by the potato salad, which wasn't as creamy and bathed in mayonnaise as some versions can be. As such, you really got to taste the potatoes, as well as the garnish of fresh chives sprinkled on time that gave it a nice, herbal kick. The sandwich itself was also delicious; the goat cheese and the pesto work together to create a good base of flavor for the sandwich. If anything, my only comment is that the prosciutto is barely noticeable - granted, it's a thin, sliced meat, but adding a bit more would make its presence more pronounced in a sandwich where just a couple of thin cuts will get it lost within the rest of the flavors. I'd love to stop by for dinner sometime, as the lunch menu definitely feels smaller than what else I've seen discussed here. However, the lunch is well-executed at a good price, and it's got a nice, homey atmosphere with decorations on the walls that do remind you that you're in a French restaurant. read more

I have eaten here a few times and it is always a great experience. Staff is amazing, and the atmosphere is perfect! The food is presented beautifully, and tastes amazing! Best to call and make a reservation. read more

This is the spot for a special dinner out for two or a dinner with friends. The food is very good and the service is spot on. Mon Revenue is a small, family run restaurant with the French husband acting as host and head waiter and the wife as head chef. I would not call it fine dining because the place is small, warm, and casual. It feels like one of the neighborhood bistros we found in Southern France. One of my favorite things to do is to go for a late lunch on Friday (late in Ridgecrest is 12:30 ) and enjoy a salad and a bottle of sparkling wine. A quiet, relaxed meal to share chatting with a friend or spouse. I really enjoy the escargot and make sure you have bread to soak up the garlic butter. Traditional french dishes and some American fare. It is more French rustic or French country. The chef really knows how to cook lamb and the onion soup is wonderful. The wine list has some good choices but is not very extensive. They welcome diners to bring their own bottle or two and the corkage is reasonable. My only complaint is that they close the restaurant to go home to France for a month or so during the summer. My taste buds miss them. Reservations are suggested - because it is a small restaurant and you help them get an idea for the number of diners to expect. One warning - if you decide to try out your long forgotten high school or college French out on the owner, he will quickly leave you in the dust but it is fun to try to remember a few phrases. read more

I have never had a bad meal. Everything is absolutely delicious every single time I go. The lunch is quite affordable! The prosciutto sandwich and potato salad are my go-tos for lunch. Wonderful place and friendly staff. Dinner is wonderful as well, but be sure to make a reservation as it's always booked (because it's so good). read more

The best restaurant I've been to in Ridgecrest, hands down. It's at an odd location in a strip mall, but the inside is welcoming and cute. It's decently decorated with paintings and pictures of Paris along side a bit of kitsch. The waiter, who I assume is the owner, was very friendly and quite amusing. He was quite accommodating with our party of 8 since we didn't have reservations. Like any upscale restaurant, which Mon Reve aspires to be, the portion sizes are all modest, but very tasty. The entrees and appetizers consisted of typical French fare, but according to everyone in my party, everything was enjoyable. The waiter also recommended some wines based on group preferences which were also quite good. I'll definitely be back for my next business trip. read more

The food was fantastic All five of us like what we ordered.Give them a five star.Will be going back.

Amazing! The best food in Ridgecrest! I always get the filet, it's the best in town! read more

This is our favorite restaurant, bar none. We celebrated my daughter-in-law's birthday with dinner for eight. Relaxed and charming setting, delicious wines, exceptional food, remarkable desserts and outstanding service. We had a lovely evening. read more

Mon Reve may be the only truly fine dining establishment in Ridgecrest. Wonderful food, great atmosphere, splendid service...everything worth my time and money. I have been going to this place since my high school days when it first opened and its still as delicious as ever! My personal favorite here is the Filet Mignon in the Green Peppercorn Sauce with the Garlic Green Beans. Mmmm so good! And the Tiramisu really is to die for. read more

Always exceptional food, service and atmosphere. Herve and his team are outstanding. If you haven't tried Mon Rece, you need to.

This is by far my favorite restaurant! Love it! The beef burgundy is amazing and the desserts are amazing too!

The salade du prosciutto was to die for! Paired with a dry Chardonnay. And then poulet du Provence and poulet au pesto. Yum, yum, yum! The sauces, that's what bread was made for! read more

Mon Reve - French Near Me - Ridgecrest, California

Michael took me to Mon Reve last night for my birthday! He knows it is my very favorite in the area. It was superb as usually. The appetizer sounded delicious as a tart layered with pesto and topped with goat cheese, but we revisited the temptation. Maybe next time! I ordered the Beef Stroganoff and he ordered the filet mignon. We shared a nice bottle of California Pinot Noir with our dinner instead of going for a dessert. The service is impeccable and the atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. We wondered how the owners ended up in the Desert town? The stroganoff was perfection with a subtle hint of the mustard in the delicious gravy described on the menu. I tasted Michael's filet which was tender and full of flavor. Neither of us order beef often so this was a treat and well with it. The bread served with our meal was lightly crispy on the outside and soft tender inside. The 2nd roll we each requested was just as good. I can honestly say we lingered over the delicious scent of our dinner before we tasted it. You will not be disappointed with this jewel. read more

What a surprise. I want sure of this place but once you walk through the doors you are brought into a different world and forget your in such s small town. Great atmosphere. Amazing food. Great service. Went there on a date with my husband. read more

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This place is not open right now. Super bummed out when I planned a date night and drove there and it's closed. The menu looked really good though. read more

I live here in RC and just went to Mon Reve for the first time! WHAAAT? Who knew such a delicious place existed here!? We went for lunch on a Friday, I got the Croque Monsieur (sp?) basically the best version of a ham & cheese I've ever had. OMG, it was pretty close to heaven, it has swiss on it and some kind of white sauce on it and they put it in the oven to make it this epic melty thing. I'm not describing it well enough to do it justice, but seriously.. AMAZING! I'm going back tomorrow in fact! read more

The food is very, very, very good. This restaurant can compete with any big city "High-End" establishment! The owner is polite and full of personality. If you go at night you need to make a reservation. If you go during lunch, you do not need a reservation, and the prices are lower than the dinner menu. read more

Love the intimate setting, but who are you fooling?! The food really is quite disappointing. I get so frustrated when someone raves about Mon Reve! read more

I'll admit, selling French cuisine in a small desert town in California is a tall order. Although the food and service were good, the small portions and steep pricing drove our group away after one visit several years ago. read more

Mon Reve's food is really, really tasty, the pace of dining is leisurely, and it is my personal favorite to have a wonderful meal. I've enjoyed their filet mignon with green peppercorn sauce, sole with bay scallops and shrimps in a sauce, and several of their desert selections. Each choice has been well presented and delicious. They have some nice wines that pair very well with their entree selections. read more

Mon Reve - One of Mon Reve's delicious desserts. - French Near Me - Ridgecrest, California

My friend, whom I met in Seoul, who hails from the French countryside, and who currently lives in Paris, is a bit of a food snob. In the most stereotypical manner, he eschews the best French restaurants in London and New York. However, he was thoroughly impressed by this restaurant! We were driving back to Los Angeles from Mammoth on his second-ever visit to the United States, and we got super hungry in Ridgecrest. So we decided to to grab a bite at Mon Reve. We found the service to be top-notch, and he was extremely impressed by the freshness of the ingredients! The Coq Au Vin "reminded [him] of home." Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert should pay this place a visit - it is that good! read more

I was not expecting this food in this town. The service was exceptional and the food even better. All the French classics and staples. Cétait Bon! read more