We had a pretty solid overall experience and a great time at Saint Emilion. The restaurant is reservation only so plan accordingly. We spent about 2 hours enjoying the offerings of the restaurant. They advertise a minimum of $59 per guest, but unless you frugally navigate the menu and order water I would plan to spend $100-150 per diner to get the full experience . Location: the restaurant is in a very small cottage style "house", which was PERFECT. It had so much character and really was a unique dining experience. We loved the restaurant - and had zero issues with parking. Food (and wine): the food was very good and honestly you get a lot of it. We did French onion soup, scallops, tartare, steak frites, duck, the included salad, and two desserts. Everything was genuinely very well prepared. The only thing we did not enjoy were the scallops, they were seared on one side and honestly just seemed underdone - but we're not scallop experts by any means so take that with a grain of salt. Everything else was very very good. I would highly recommend the steak frites and the duck. We will 100% come back just for the food alone. We let our waitress and the wine expert guide us with a tailored wine paring with each grouping of our dishes. This experience was very well executed - and don't skip the wine room, take a look. Service: the service was good, not amazing. The staff to table ratio felt overwhelmingly in favor of the staff, but the service didn't necessarily directly reflect that. We were celebrating a birthday which was articulated in our reservation but unfortunately that was overlooked but happily accommodated when mentioned. This was prime time on a Saturday and we were in no hurry, so not really a major impact for us. Someone who was a stickler for perfect service on a rather expensive meal might say otherwise. Overall we had a great time, and will certainly be back. Thanks for providing Fort Worth with a taste of France! read more

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Food was outstanding from start to finish, and the service was impeccable. The restaurant is small but cozy, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. We started with the complimentary bread, and the butter served with it was so delicious I wanted to buy some--unfortunately, they don't sell it. For appetizers, my husband ordered the French onion soup, and I chose the escargot. He thoroughly enjoyed the soup. The escargot was enjoyable, though not my personal favorite. I especially liked the foie gras pâté, which was rich, creamy, and flavorful. For the mains, my husband had the beef tenderloin with cognac-black peppercorn sauce and thin French fries. He said the steak was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was exceptional. I ordered the duck breast, which was tender, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. For dessert, we shared the brandy ice, which was refreshing and similar to a smoothie, and I had the classic crème brûlée, which was a wonderful way to end the meal. read more

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This restaurant is so cute and charming outside and inside! It is, of course, pricey, but I'm more amenable to that for a small local business. We went for our anniversary and got complementary sparkling wine, which was very nice, I've heard if you call ahead they might even do more, but didn't think to do that. Because of the price, I don't think it's something we'd necessarily do again, or at least not for a long while, just because I like to vary up where we go when can afford something like this for a special occasion. I definitely think it's worth a visit for anyone looking to do something unique for a birthday/anniversary/etc., because I haven't been to many French restaurants. This is more of a personal taste thing, but a lot of the things with cheese (like the appetizer we got which was sort of a fondue) were so very rich and strong that I couldn't eat much of it. The steak frites was a solid option, the pasta was very good but nothing so special I must have again. Perhaps this is silly, but the bread and butter might have been my favorite thing there because it was some of the best I've ever had. Because nothing was else so impactful that I felt I must go back for it, I'm not sure if we will come again due to the price and distance from us, but that's not a slight on the restaurant, I'm still happy to have tried it! Overall, worth it for an experience at least once! read more

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Went for my birthday, it was a cute little restaurant. However we were sat near the door and it felt chaotic with people running to the kitchen. I liked the French onion soup but the rest of the food was okay. I might've chosen the wrong thing so maybe I'll go back to try something new read more

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The restaurant is very unique and fun to walk into. The servers were all very pleasant. We started with the escargot and it wasn't anywhere near what I'd expected (2/5). My wife had the tartar and neither of us were fans and we generally love that dish. It was the coleslaw topping that made me not like it personally (1/5). The best of the first course was the French onion soup (3/5). If we went again, I would have gotten the veal ravioli, it looked fantastic. For the main, I had the veal and it was superb (5/5). My wife had a fish dish and it was very good as well (4/5). The drinks were decent and our dessert was very tasty. We both preferred the sister restaurant over this one. read more

Saint-Emilion Restaurant - French Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Service was amazing Ambiance was beautiful and fitting Food...... awful. Escargot had zero flavor and was just oily and disgusting The caviar was delicious Chicken thighs were tough and lacked depth in flavor the steak frites extremely salty the scallops were grainy and i kept biting into sand the wine selection was amazing. read more

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Safe to say I was blown away by our entire dinner experience at Saint-Emilion! This restaurant is now one of my top favorites in the DFW area. Everything from the scallops to the french onion soup, steak frites, and veal dishes were cooked to absolute perfection! To top it off, we shared a sweet lemon cake that is currently not on their official dessert menu. Shout out to Amber, the sommelier, for offering a nicely paired red wine from her wine room. Everyone was wonderfully attentive to us the entire time. Saint Emilion is a must try that is worth traveling for! 10/10! read more

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We discovered St Emilion in 2009. We celebrated our 14th anniversary last night at the Wednesday wine tasting dinner. Great fun. Go you willl be happy you did! read more

If you're looking for authentic French food in DFW, this is a fantastic spot. Note you HAVE to make a reservation as this restaurant is located in a house and seating is very limited. All the food was on point, the staff were ALL very friendly, and service was pretty quick considering it looked like there were only two chefs working in the kitchen. Check the photos for specific food comments. The ravioli was seasonal but probably by far the best item. read more

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Excellent food but pricey. We were there celebrating 2 birthdays and so were a lot of other people. It was loud and people got louder trying to talk over one another. The price fixed meal had add in costs that drove the price even higher. I love a fine meal but I am not a wine or whiskey girl, but do like a nice beer and there were no options for having a beer. read more

Had an amazing dinner at Saint Emilion. Getting a reservation was easy and seamless. We ordered the potage du jour which was chicken noodle soup as well as the beef tartare and both were delicious. For the meal we ordered the steak frites and it was absolutely amazing. There are no pics of these because we ate them as soon as we got them. For dessert we ordered a crème brûlée and mousse and also enjoyed both. When dining here it truly feels like having a dinner in France. It is quaint, clean, and very home-like. Look forward to coming back. Merci! read more

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Service was slow Ambiance was good Food was mediocre Escargot was lacking butter Pork chops were extremely fatty Duck was "just" ok Dessert was still frozen. We have been there before--normally very good--this meal was substandard! read more

I was so excited to come here I wish I could give a higher rating, but the food just didn't blow me away. Now I went to Paris 7th the sister restaurant last year and it was amazing, and I like French food, but this was just OK. So the exterior and interior decor of the restaurant are adorable, I love the French house vibe and also our service was great. We got sat immediately, given water and a menu. I ordered a cocktail, I didn't like it so I decided on wine instead. To start, I had the beef tartare which I get at a lot of places it was served with chips and tasted so vinegary, like sauerkraut not meat, never had that flavor with that dish before and it was not for me. My husband had the French onion soup which was sweet onion but really good and we split the escargot and it was just OK, a little salty but not much flavor other than garlic . For entrees I had the Dover sole which was good, the side of rice was strange tasting though and my husband had the veal which was served with veggies and a gravy like a stew , by far the best dish of the night. We finished with a lemon cello tiramisu which was interesting but pretty good. I am glad we came and tried it, it was cute, but I would not rush back here I'd go to Paris 7th instead. read more

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If I could eat at Saint Emilion everyday, I would. Everything about the restaurant is perfect. Whether it is date night, celebrating something, or just want a nice meal, I absolutely recommend coming here. The highlight is the pre fix menu at a reasonable price. Further, the portion size is also wonderful. The restaurant is cozy, and you can enjoy some wonderful soup, meat, and dessert with a group or significant other. I recommend making reservations, as it can fill up fairly quickly. read more

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The food here is always great as is the service. The restaurant is small and intimate so make sure you book a reservation in advance. While it is on the expensive side the quality of the food is some of the best in Fort Worth, and well worth the cost. read more

The food was just okay. I expected it to be so much better. The price was more than double what I think it was worth. I had escargot which was good but very small. We both had the steak filet medium rare. Mine was good but my husband's was full of gristle. I have had much better steak at Texas Roadhouse. Our bill was right around $200. We had only water to drink. The service was fabulous. read more

Dining at St. Émilion in Fort Worth was an absolute delight from start to finish. The moment you step inside, you're transported to a warm, elegant atmosphere that perfectly balances sophistication with comfort. The owner, who is also a talented sommelier, made the experience even more memorable. Her passion for wine and hospitality shines through in every interaction, and her thoughtful recommendations elevated our meal to another level. The food was nothing short of outstanding - beautifully prepared, full of flavor, and presented with care. Each dish felt like a celebration of French culinary tradition, yet with a freshness that made it uniquely special. The service was impeccable: attentive without being intrusive, and every detail was handled with grace. Combined with the charming ambiance, it created the kind of dining experience that lingers long after the last bite. St. Émilion is truly a gem in Fort Worth - a place where exceptional food, wine, and hospitality come together seamlessly. I can't wait to return. read more

TLDR, just reserve a table and go. The food was amazing, the wine pairing was delightful, and the staff was great. Went there for an intimate birthday dinner. Not a lot of tables but it was such a place. The atmosphere was great. The only drawback is if you are sitting next to a loud table. Everyone will hear the conversations. My first time there but it will not be the last. I was impressed with the wine selection and the knowledge of the staff on pairing wine with dinner. We decided to go with a bottle of wine and we were not disappointed. The team kept the glasses full and the table neat. The house bread was delicious, had to stop eating the bread to make room for dinner and a dessert. The Duck and the Fillet were awesome, and the desserts were delicious. Just go, enjoy yourself, and know I will be back for sure. read more

Saint-Emilion Restaurant - French Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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As a Fort Worth native I've passed by Saint-Emilion's for years. My friends and I finally stopped in, this was their second time going and my first. But, this will not be my last. Ambiance: Saint-Emilion's is tucked into a quiet neighborhood, at a glance it looks like a cute house. With that, the inside was quaint! The kitchen was immediately to the right as you enter, the dining room to the left. From our table we could see into the kitchen and into the wine room. The dining room had a few tables and spaced decently for the smaller space. We were close to others but not too close as to easedrop. All the linens, plates, and silverware were immaculate as well. The lighting was soft, this might be an issue if you need a little extra light to read the menu. Service: Our server (Jay, I believe is her name) was very attentive and assisted with recommendations. As this is an elevated dining experience the courses came out slower than your normal sit down restaurant. Also, at 6:30pm on a Saturday the dining room was completely full. This is also a contributing factor to the time between courses. If you have great company this will not be an issue at all! Food: I've included pictures of my food but I will be speaking on a dish or two I did not get a picture of! Tartare De Boeuf- as someone who adores a good beef tartare this was one of the best I've had hands down. The truffle chips were seasoned perfectly and crispy, the perfect vessel for this tartare. Blanquette De Vue- This beef bourguignon was incredibly tender, I didnt need my knife to eat this dish. The Veal was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. Creme Brulee- I might be overly critical as Creme Brulee is my favorite desert. The dish came out warm and the custard was delicious. The caramelized sugar on top wasnt too thick or thin, everyone at the table raved about the dish. It was very good in my opinion! Oysters- On the seasonal menu there was an option for 3 oysters, which fit our party size perfectly. We had never had Oysters before and enjoyed trying this new experience together. With my limited Oyster experience it was good! This review was longer than anticipated but for the care and attention to detail Saint-Emilion puts into their experience I do think it warrants a lengthy review. If you have the opportunity to go I highly recommend it, with the limited dining room space please book a reservation on their site. read more

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Excellent food, service & ambience enhances a superb meal. This is most definitely an establishment I would recommend.

Top of the line service and courtesy. Very accommodating staff, and delicious food. So romantic too! read more

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OUTSTANDING! How have we lived here for 4+ years and not dined here?!?! A friend of ours recommended that we add Saint-Emilion to our rotation of Friday night dinner spots and we are THRILLED that we know of it now. Description words for this restaurant: Quaint, intimate, authentic, impressive. We treated a coworker/wife of my husband's-- they loved it too (and she lived in France for some time! Service was impeccable and every dish was met with exchanged looks of deliciousness! The entire experience was positive, from the welcome, the wine choices, the cocktails, the food, and dessert-- book multiple future reservations well in advance, you'll be happy you dined here! read more

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very cozy restaurant! Took my wife here for her birthday and made reservations online. from the service to the food, everything was great! I really enjoy the fact they have a prefixed menu, that allows you to stick to the most popular items on the menu and overall keep it simple. We ended up getting escargot, and it was a nice snack. The bread they give you was nice to use to soak up the garlic flavor from the snails. The wife ended up getting french onion soup and duck. I ended up getting beef tartare and steak and fries (this was 10 dollars extra). I was shocked to see beef tartare was part of the selections for prefixed. but definitely not complaining. i love the mayo that comes with the fries. If you haven't tried european mayo with fries, you're missing out. The meal also comes with salad and cheese. you can ask them to bring the salad/cheese before the meal. Otherwise it comes after the main entrée. As for wine, they don't have a lot to select from for glass pour. However, they did have a table in the middle of the restaurant you can walk up to and select your own bottle... which i found kinda cool/interesting. Parking is small, but then again the inside is a bit small. read more

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Wonderful attentiveness Great food knowledge This is an experience to saver not to eat as quick as you can read more

We came in for our anniversary. When we ordered our food, we were offered a wine pairing. The girl told us to go to another room to order our wine. When we got there the sommelier asked what bottle we were ordering which is frustrating because we expected a pairing. We were over half way done with our meals before our server returned. I asked her about the wine pairing for our main course. She panicked and brought some white wine for my wife. I had told her when we ordered the pairing that white wine was not preferred. For dessert, we ordered the chocolate mousse. The mouse was delivered to the table next to us. The man told the server and the server notified the person who delivered the dessert. He tried to turn around and set it on our table but the server stopped him and nudged him to go to the kitchen. Less than one minute later he set the dessert on our table. I told him I would prefer a dessert that was not on someone else's table. He said "of course". We then waited 5 minutes for another mousse but I was unsure if i was just given the same one because I had already lost trust in the waitstaff. For a meal that cost nearly $300 for two people I was extremely disappointed in the waitstaff. Not nitpick, but the kitchen was open and one of the cooks was wearing a baseball hat. Unprofessional. I gave 3 stars because the food was very good. The service was abysmal. read more

We love Saint Emilion. They are more approachable than their sister restaurant Paris 7th, they have a much more casual vibe. The food is great, they have an excellent wine selection, with a very friendly sommelier that can help you find what you like. If you like French food, give them a try! read more

We went here for a anniversary dinner and it was a special time. The food was great and Service was attentive.

Things to consider? It is all three...Food, Service, and Ambiance!!! My Husband and I will continue to dine here...

The service was amazing from aperitif to dessert. The food was amazing. I had the duck Magret and it was delicious. The ambiance is classic French bistro. Cozy but intimate. We chose a wine from the owners family vineyard in Bordeaux and loved it as well. Will be back soon read more

A beautiful quaint, cozy, little place. The feel is romantic, the decor is rustic; and the place is charming. There are about 12 tables situated in one room, and you can observe the cooks as they prepare the food. The cuisine was exquisite: I had the duck, and my husband had the bordelaise filet. They were both 5/5-perfectly cooked. His meal came with some of the best French fries I've ever had. I will definitely be returning to this place, as I want to experience more amazing French cuisine. read more

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Food, service and atmosphere were all excellent. It has the feel of an authentic French cafe.

I found out about this place because I attend the school right behind it and I'm a part of the community garden literally right next door and it always smells so good when I'm watering my garden next door so I had to go! Some dishes are an acquired taste but overall quality whether you like French food or not is really good. Really great experience to have as French cuisine and eating customs are quite different where they put salad as last rather than first. Only complaint is that the host/cashier lady took a very long time to come to us to pay as she went to others around us first. Also I'm not sure if it was smokey inside or what but my eyes felt watery and made me blink often. We had the escargot, mushroom soup (alcohol flavor if you like that), duck, beef tartar, lamb. This was a first time for us in terms of a proper French cuisine so if you're new to this, keep an open mind! Perfect date night and can be fun if you've never had a French like experience! read more

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Had a great experience. Food and service were awesome. Wine selection was good. Love the atmosphere. read more

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It was fabulous. We hadn't been there in 10 years ( we have moved) and it was like going home again!

My husband and I came for my birthday dinner as well as a celebration because I am pregnant. At first, our server was kind, but when I received my entree, I had to tell her that it was severely undercooked and essentially raw. Instead of apologizing, or apologizing on behalf of the kitchen, she proceeded to say, "For your awareness, next time tell me when I come to your table earlier." My husband and I were dumbfounded because she only came once when the dishes were served and I had not even cut into my lamb chops. So, he point wasn't even valid as she never came back by until it was time to collect my husbands plate... And then she said they could throw my plate back "on the grill." I had stated multiple times I was pregnant and cannot have undercooked food. So serving me a warm meal, then throwing it back on the grill after it's became cold, was just disgusting for me to hear. I wasn't expecting anything from the event, I was even embarrassed to bring up that the meal was undercooked. I have NEVER sent a plate back in my life! My husband asked if the entree could be cut from the ticket since I didn't even take a single bite from how raw it was, and they took $10 off our $140 meal ticket. So, we will not return, nor will we recommend this establishment. I'm sorry, but we were excited and there was no remorse for how we were treated... read more

My husband took me to this fabulous bistro for my birthday in early January. Such a charming, cozy atmosphere... As a start, I had a side car, my mother's favorite cocktail. For years I had to tell the bartenders how to make it. This one was perfection, needing no instruction from me. We did the prix fixe menu and both loved the French onion soup and the delicious bread. Ondine suggested a wonderful wine to accompany our steak frites. I must have been swooning by then since I don't remember our dessert, only that it was part of a perfect evening. The staff provided superlative service. The food was amazing; all in all, the loveliest evening we have had in a long, long time. Our 45th anniversary is the Ides of March and I am hoping for a return visit. Please, please, please... read more

This is my new favorite restaurant - the vibe and service make you feel like you're in a cozy community in France. Ambyr the sommelier gave us a 10/10 experience and the food was phenomenal. Highly recommend the tartare and scallops - best I've ever had. We also loved the mandarin spin on the tiramisu, it was so light and refreshing. Will be back! read more

We loved the food and the wine. It's a small and quaint restaurant. If you're looking authentic French food this is the place. Service was excellent! My only complaint is that we had to cancel after the cancellation period and they charged us $50 per person (we were five in the group). We had a medical emergency and they still charged it, which was pretty alarming. Luckily, the manager credited us the cancellation fee and we put it towards the bill. I think they need to be a little more flexible with the cancellation policy. Overall, we had a lovely time. read more

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Excellent service and food! Loved this place & highly recommend. The cocktails were superb! If you like martinis, go for the French Martini! We went for our 31st anniversary and invited our son and fiancé as they just got engaged. The perfect place as they met in France. The steaks were cooked perfectly and the fries had the best spice! The duck was also delicious because of the amazing cherry sauce. Save room for crème brûlée and coffee ice cream sundae. My son said it might be his favorite dessert ever. A very special evening for us. read more

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This is our favorite special occasion restaurants in Fort Worth. They have a very knowledgeable staff and the food is sublime. They will help you pick out a bottle of wine from their small "shop" and pair it with your meal. Ambiance is a 10/10 and makes for a great cozy date night. Can't recommend enough! read more