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Bar & Seating Area at Cafe la Vie - Cafe La Vie, Saint Louis, MO
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Cafe La Vie

4.2
4.2
169 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
Welcome to Cafe la Vie located inside the Le Meridien Hotel in Clayton!

Indulge yourself in the wonderous French European style cuisine created by our amazing team of culinary artists or a signature cocktail poured by our talented bartenders. Our spacious 7,400 sq. foot restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, Sparkling Hour (our version of happy hour) and dinner in the heart of downtown Clayton.

Cafe la Vie offers dishes highlighting European classics with local St. Louis flavors in a warm and inviting environment.



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2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 4 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:45 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–10:45 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (314) 863-0400
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Mark Hollimon
  • Catering
    Contact the sales department at 314-719-4308.
  • Private party facilities
    Contact the sales department at 314-719-4308.
  • Neighborhood
    Clayton
  • Cross street
    Bonhomme and Bemiston
  • Parking details
    2-hour complimentary parking available at Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton with validation from front desk.
  • Public transit
    Metrolink Clayton stop
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 169 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

169 Reviews
  1. Gigi

    St. Louis

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Love the galette appetizer, short rib and st Martin sandwich. Wait staff is always friendly.

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  2. PaulF

    St. Louis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Amazing job by the chef with the Thanksgiving plate. Outstanding roasted turkey.

    Cafe La VieResponded on November 25, 2023

    Dear PaulF, It is always a pleasure receiving comments from diners, especially when they mention the outstanding service. Our team is devoted to ensuring every meal is exceptional, so we thank you for your compliments. We look forward to serving you again soon. Dennis Bond Director of Food and Beverage

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  3. MichaelR

    St. Louis

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience2
    The food was very good and the service was fine. Could have done a better job of keeping fresh food (desserts) available, and less of a 'free-breakfast' vibe as a whole.

    Cafe La VieResponded 7 days ago

    Dear MichaelR, Thank you for taking the time to review your dining experience with us. We are pleased to know how much you enjoyed our delicious food and outstanding service. However, we regret not meeting all of your expectations. We appreciate your feedback about our menu items, as we always want to hear how we can enhance our guest experience. We hope to see you again the next time you are in the area. Dennis Bond Director of Food and Beverage

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  4. Ronbo415

    St. Louis

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    We were at Cafe la Vie for the Thanksgiving buffet. The food was tasty and fresh, although it wasn’t very hot, in fact cool. The ambiance was pleasant and modern, the service for drinks was slow, although servers attempted to be attentive, unfortunately not at the appropriate times. I would go back to try a meal from the menu next time.

    Cafe La VieResponded on November 25, 2023

    Dear Ronbo415, Thank you for your recent visit to our restaurant. We want every guest who dines with us to have a memorable experience. We did not make that happen for you, and for that, we are genuinely sorry. We also regret the concern you had with our service. We are grateful for your feedback, and it will be used to improve our responsiveness. That said, we are glad you liked our ambiance. We look forward to accommodating you again soon. Dennis Bond Director of Food and Beverage

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  5. TimL

    St. Louis

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Everything was bad! The food, service, the table was dirty, there were pills on the floor under my chair. Not sure how you mess up orange juice but they found a way to do that! Never again!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our server was extremely knowledgeable about the drink and food menu and made phenomenal recommendations that my date and I both enjoyed. The decor is modern and clean, and the space was very welcoming all around. I’ll definitely visit La Vie again.

    Cafe La VieResponded on October 3, 2023

    Dear Guest, Thank you for dining at Café La Vie and for taking the time to leave a review. We strive to provide each guest with a great experience, and we are delighted to hear that your time with us was excellent. It is great to learn how much you loved our devoted associates and beautiful decor. We look forward to serving you both again soon. Stela Georgieva Director of Outlets

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  7. Liza

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Met a friend there for a weekday breakfast, brought a small child along. Delightful, good service, delicious food. A good time was had by all.

    Cafe La VieResponded on August 5, 2023

    Dear Liza, It is always a pleasure to receive comments from diners, especially when they mention the outstanding service. Our team at Café La Vie is devoted to ensuring every meal is exceptional, so we thank you for your compliments. We look forward to serving you all again soon. Brian Colon Food and Beverage Director

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  8. MikeS

    St. Louis

    25 reviews

    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Randomly selected the restaurant looking for somewhere new to try in Clayton. Was not aware that the restaurant was inside the Le Meridian hotel rather than a stand-alone. May have explained why only four tables occupied at 6pm on a Friday night. Limited menu but dining room has a very modern decor with large bar, bright lighting, televisions and appropriate background music. Probably a great place for a business lunch, but not if you’re looking for a dimly lit date night location. Our server/bartender Niko was very pleasant. With the perceived lack of volume, we avoided the off-menu seafood “special” and stayed safe with a burger and chicken salad on croissant. Both were very tasty and to temp, but took a great deal of time to arrive from the kitchen. Parking validated at Front Desk. Would return only if staying as guest in the hotel.

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  9. MartyE

    St. Louis

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience3
    A friend and I decided to have lunch at La Vie to celebrate her birthday. The sandwich we each ordered, Smoked Salmon Club, was terrible and neither one of us ate it. The toasted bread that the salmon was on was overly toasted to the point of almost burnt. Insult to injury when the parking lot validation did not work and I was charged $9.00 to get off the lot. The only bright spot was the server. She was very nice and attentive.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    21 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Lobster bisque was salty and we instructed low sodium. There were fruit flies flying around our food.

    Cafe La VieResponded on June 5, 2023

    Dear Valued Guest, We regret knowing about your disappointing visit at our restaurant. Please accept our apologies for the concern you had with one of your selections which will certainly be addressed with our chef. Additionally, we regret knowing that the issue you encountered, compromised your dining experience with us. We will follow up with the relevant department to take corrective measures. We hope to see you again and provide you a perfect visit. Brian Colon Food and Beverage Director

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience1
    I’ve never wrote a negative review for anything but this dining experience was probably the worst I’ve ever had. Cafe La Vie had seemingly priming reviews online but that was far from the experience I had. First when my date and I arrived there was not hosts and only a bar tender insight despite having a reservation. Once seated we quickly realized the table we were seated at was being swarmed by nats. We them moved tables to only be swarmed by nats again. It was so distracting and frustrating it ruined the entire experience. Even if the nats were not there the quality of food was not worth the price. We ordered the ratatouille but when it came out it was a piece of Texas toast with chopped zucchini and squash on top of it. Not at all a traditional ratatouille.

    Cafe La VieResponded on June 3, 2023

    Dear Guest, Thank you for your review. We apologize for the service issues you endured. We take these concerns seriously and will address this with the staff to ensure they are not repeated. Furthermore, we are sorry for not meeting your expectations regarding the food we served. Your comments have been shared with our culinary team, and we appreciate the feedback. Thank you again, and we hope you will give us another chance to make a better impression. Brian Colon Food and Beverage Director

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Some of the food wasn’t very warm at all, especially for it not being busy. The server was great. Wasn’t impressed with cocktails.

    Cafe La VieResponded on June 1, 2023

    Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for the review. We are glad you enjoyed our excellent service but we are disappointed to know you had some issues with the food and beverages we served. We strive to deliver only the best to our guests; therefore, we truly regret not meeting your expectations. We would welcome the opportunity to have you revisit and try us again. Brian Colon Food and Beverage Director

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The atmosphere, the food, and the restaurant was amazing.  I would definitely go there again. I just wish the service was just a little bit more tentative.

    Cafe La VieResponded on May 22, 2023

    Dear Valued Guest, We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your time with us at Café La Vie. We appreciate your comments regarding our ambiance, our restaurant, and the food we served. However, we apologize for the service issue you experienced. This will be addressed with the team so we can improve our overall guest experience. On a positive note, thank you for letting us know that you already plan to return. We look forward to serving you again! Brian Colon Food and Beverage Director

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  14. DiscriminatingDiner

    St. Louis

    50 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    We usually love Cafe La Vie but it fell short on this visit. The restaurant was down a server or two so one very earnest server was covering the entire restaurant with backup from other staff but it was insufficient. A glass of wine took more than 15 minutes to be served, and that was after two additional requests. The lobster bisque came out with the dinner rather than in advance, so the dinner grew cold while the bisque was eaten. The French Fries with the main course were totally cold, but our server quickly replaced them. The woman cleaning the tables sprayed the cleaning spray on tables without first removing the salt and pepper shakers. This is such a nice restaurant with such good food when served warm and in the proper order that we were disappointed the service made our dining experience so much less than enchanting. Hope the management team can figure out another way to reallocate responsibilities so the service side of the business can accommodate for sudden staff shortages. There's a great opportunity to better train serving staff on the finer points of service to match the prospect for fine dining that Cafe La Vie could offer.

    Cafe La VieResponded on May 22, 2023

    Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for returning to dine with us. However, we want to apologize for not meeting your expectations during this visit and for the concerns you had with the service. We appreciate your patience and for letting us know about the issues so we can address them appropriately. Thank you for allowing us to enhance our hospitality, and we hope to see you again so that we can provide you with the flawless experience you deserve. Brian Colon Food and Beverage Director

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  15. MaryLee

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience3
    We came based on the online menu. Everything we had planned to enjoy was no longer on the menu. Asked if the mushroom salad could be made for us as there were only two other tables with customers. Not possible. We were there to celebrate our 59 Anniversary. Nothing offered in response to our disappointment. We had attended a cooking school at which Chef Brennen had created a menu we had hoped for. Not the festive evening we had hoped for!

    Cafe La VieResponded on May 20, 2023

    Dear Mary, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We apologize that we did not meet your expectations with our menu and hospitality. Your feedback will be shared appropriately as we want every guest to have a pleasant dining experience. Additionally, we will be sure to review our official site to ensure everything is up-to-date. Thank you again, and we hope to have another opportunity to show you the hospitality for which we are known. Brian Colon Food and Beverage Director

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  16. OTKF

    St. Louis

    123 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    123 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food4service2ambience3
    First dinner at Cafe La Vie. Everything we ordered was very good, and the staff were very nice. On the other hand, the staff were poorly organized and they didn't seem to know very much about what they're serving. Different people served us at different times. Our soup & salad course came out at the same time as our entrees, and the person who delivered them didn't seem to know there was anything wrong with that. And despite their premature arrival, our entrees were lukewarm. This paints a picture of a restaurant that is not very well managed. Again, our meals were very good but it's too expensive of a place for so much to go wrong.

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  17. Gigi

    St. Louis

    12 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    Appetizer was fine, but didn’t enjoy chicken fricasse. Very little meat on bone in skin on thighs. Short rib had good flavor but obviously had large bones and little meat. Service was not prompt and hard to find

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  18. Michael

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Our overall experience was awesome. A pet peeve of mine is making a reservation, being on time, and still having to wait for our table. When we arrived at Cafe La Vie, our table was set aside, reserved, and ready. We were definitely impressed. The food was excellent, and our server was so attentive. Corinthian made sure our needs were met. She was very knowledgeable of the menu and our dietary needs. It was a great experience.

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  19. Hillary

    St. Louis

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was excellent, pleasant ambiance, comfortable. They didn’t have guests waiting and let us stay for hours! Easy parking validation. Only concern is the wine came to the table already opened, because the waiter said he didn’t really know how to open it. Turned out the first bottle wasn’t what we had ordered, so that was a waste for them. (A different server could have come with just the wine while the very nice new server is in training.) Overall, fantastic and we’ll ne back!

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  20. TwinkleToes

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    My friend was craving French Onion Soup, so that is how we ended up here, but I think the universe knew the ambiance and service was exactly what we needed. It was a soothing atmosphere with carpet and cloth seats which helped to buffer any loud clanging noises. The service made us feel like we were the only people in the room and that our server was invested in making sure our needs (spoken and unspoken) were met. We will be back, as there are many things on the menu we are curious to explore.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    The sigh by the hostess stand sais seat yourself . Why were reservations even an option ? There were only two staff to serve a very crowded breakfast rush . The silverware didn't come with spoons , the items we ordered odd the menu resembled waffle house plating . Very disappointed based on hotel brand .

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  22. Yonnick

    Miami

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a business lunch meeting and it went great! I highly recommend.

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  23. GingerB

    St. Louis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    AMAZING! The food was delectable and the staff was five stars. We will definitely be back.

    Cafe La VieResponded on April 7, 2023

    Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for letting us know how much you enjoyed the inspiring service and delicious menu. We strive to provide each guest with a great experience, and we are delighted to hear that your time with us was outstanding. We look forward to our next opportunity to serve you again at Café La Vie. Brian Colon Food and Beverage Director

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service as well as the food! The chef made everything compliment each other! The service was phenomenal! Everything was explained beautifully! Definitely going back multiple times!

    Cafe La VieResponded on March 29, 2023

    Dear Guest, It was such a pleasure reading your comments about your time with us. We are happy to hear how much you loved the perfectly executed food which was beautifully plated and efficiently served. Our team at Café La Vie is devoted to ensuring every meal is exceptional, so we thank you for your compliments. We look forward to serving you again many more times in the future! Brian Colon Food and Beverage Director

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  25. LadyW

    St. Louis

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    The food is good. The menu for brunch is pretty limited.

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  26. steve

    St. Louis

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great French food in St. Louis, don't miss it. Try the apps, salads and especially the scallops.

    Cafe La VieResponded on March 14, 2023

    Dear Steve, Thank you for choosing Café La Vie and posting such a great review. We are delighted to hear how much you enjoyed our French inspired menu selections featuring bold and inspiring flavors prepared by our talented, thoughtful chef. Your compliments will surely be shared. We appreciate you recommending us online and look forward to seeing you more often. Brian Colon Food and Beverage Director

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  27. MarkS

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and good service. There were very few other customers, so it was nice and quiet.

    Cafe La VieResponded on March 11, 2023

    Dear Mark, Thank you for dining at Café La Vie and for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. We strive to provide each guest with a great experience, and we are delighted to hear how much you loved our comfortable ambiance, the food we served, and our efficient service. It was a pleasure having you dine with us, and we hope you will return soon. Brian Colon Food and Beverage Director

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  28. Alex

    St. Louis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall4food3service2ambience3
    It seems like it has potential but was pretty underwhelming. quiet and open brunch spot on a sunday though if you need a last minute place.

    Cafe La VieResponded on March 9, 2023

    Dear Alex, Thank you for being our guest. We are pleased you enjoyed your visit overall; however, we do regret if we missed meeting some of your expectations. We appreciate your feedback, and we hope to have another opportunity to welcome you back soon. Brian Colon Food and Beverage Director

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Cafe La VieResponded on March 1, 2023

    Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for choosing Café La Vie. We continually strive to ensure our guests enjoy everything about their time with us, so we are pleased that you had an exceptional dining experience. Thank you again for the generous rating, and we hope you will return soon! Brian Colon Food and Beverage Director

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  30. Brad

    St. Louis

    9 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience3
    They were so severely understaffed, or unorganized, that we had to just walk out, knowing there was no hope of ever ordering or getting food

    Cafe La VieResponded on February 20, 2023

    Dear Brad, Thank you for dining with us. Please accept our apologies for your unacceptable experience at our restaurant. We never want a guest to leave without experiencing the wonderful fresh food we are proud to serve so we deeply regret reading your comments. Kindly allow us some time to review this instance further with our team members. Your patience will be greatly appreciated in the meantime. Brian Colon Food and Beverage Director

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  31. keng

    St. Louis

    36 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience4
    Restaurant was not very busy. Our salad came out 15 minutes after our entrees. One of the entrees was cold so we asked to have it remade. They did, but it came 10 minutes after we finished our first entree. My date ordered a coffee and I ordered an after dinner drink. The coffee took 25 minutes and my drink never came. We never were approached by a manager. It was my first visit and probably my last. We were both very disappointed, especially in the service. I’m not a complainer. But I thought the management would want feedback so they can correct these issues.

    Cafe La VieResponded on February 22, 2023

    Dear Keng, Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We apologize that your experience was not perfect due to issues with the service. We take these concerns seriously and will address this with the staff to ensure they are not repeated. Thank you again for your valuable comments, and we hope to have another opportunity to show you and your partner the hospitality for which we are known on your next visit. Brian Colon Food and Beverage Director

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Service was okay. Ordered soup and it arrived with my entree. Server forgot to refill drink. There was 1 server for multiple tables. I had cassoulet and it was too salty for my taste.

    Cafe La VieResponded on February 19, 2023

    Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing to dine with us recently. We are disappointed to learn of the issues with the food we served and our service. We offer our sincere apologies for this experience. We appreciate your feedback and will follow up with the staff and our chef to prevent such concerns going forward. We hope you will give us an opportunity to provide you with a much-improved dining experience in the near future. Brian Colon Food and Beverage Director

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  33. LaValeB

    St. Louis

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    I had the grilled cauliflower was not impressed bland taste, would not try that again. Husband had the pork chop looked great and tasted good.

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  34. Colegial13

    St. Louis

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience2
    We had St. Valentine reservations for a six course dinner with wine pairings included, so for the overall value (i.e., $70 per person) it was better than other restaurants in the area. However, upon arrival the hostess sat us at a table across from the cashier's register near the entrance and the flow of all guests; while apologizing for the location. My wife and I looked at each other because of the situation. I smiled and said "well it is what it is I guess", the hostess replied with "again I'm sorry but, this was the ONLY table set for us and other tables had a reservation. Keep in mind, we also had a reservation and she had crossed out my name from the list, thus we were not walk-ins. Luckily the waitress took it upon herself to tell us that she would look for another table. Shortly after someone from the kitchen (maybe the Chef), came to apologize about the issue and told us that we would be sitting at another table. Ten minutes after the hostess came back and asked us where we would like to be seated since we didn't like the other table. Moving forward we sat down in a both and our waitress was awesome. Overall, the restaurant was still empty by the time we left. The total of couples were about 6 and the hostess didn't sit anyone at the table across from the cashier's register. Every time the hostess told the couples where to sit, they would pick another and better table. Foodwise: The lamb was seasoned good, but the potatoes were not soft at all. The pasta with lobster was ok, but the lobster was dry. Finally, we paid and added a 20% gratuity because of the attention of the waitress (Corinthians), but we will not go back and will not recommend it to our friends or family.

    Cafe La VieResponded on February 20, 2023

    Dear Guest, We are disappointed that your recent visit with us did not meet your expectations. We want to extend our apologies for not providing an exceptional dining experience and for the issues that negatively impacted your visit. We continually strive to improve our guest experiences so we truly hope you will reconsider giving us another opportunity to provide you with the seamless hospitality you deserved this visit. Brian Colon Food and Beverage Director

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  35. CharleyandLiz

    St. Louis

    332 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    332 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our second time here and we will keep coming back! The food is great, especially the Peasant Salad with grilled shrimp and the French Onion Soup. Our server, Angela, was fantastic!!!!

    Cafe La VieResponded on February 12, 2023

    Dear Charley and Liz, Thank you for returning to Café La Vie. We really do appreciate your kind words about how much you enjoyed the food we served and loved the service received from Angela. We will be pleased to share your compliments with her and our culinary team. Thank you once more for making us your preferred choice; we look forward to seeing you again soon. Brian Colon Food and Beverage Director

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  36. VeronicaM

    St. Louis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    My 1st time visiting Cafe La Vie. I stopped by for chocolate and sparkling wine tasting. It was good!

    Cafe La VieResponded on February 6, 2023

    I am glad you enjoyed our new seasonal Avec Amour offering

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  37. JudyB

    St. Louis

    15 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience1
    Food was hot and miss. I don’t usually return food to the kitchen but the salad was overdressed, soggy and salty. The soup of the day, a golden beet soup, was tasteless. Luckily the filet mignon was cooked well. The meal was too expensive. Not worth it. We won’t be back.

    Cafe La VieResponded on February 6, 2023

    Ms Judy, I am reaching out to apologize for our lack of balance and quality as reflect in your review. I will take your feedback to our team to discuss how we can better execute our salad and soup composition. Respectfully, Brian Colón Cafe la Vie

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  38. MarkH

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff and food were outstanding

    Cafe La VieResponded on February 6, 2023

    thank you for the kind assessment

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  39. LBK1

    St. Louis

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Mark gave us hood service, mussels were yummy and fig salad, very interesting! Good evening. Will be back.

    Cafe La VieResponded on February 3, 2023

    Dear Leeann, Thank you for your very nice review of Café La Vie. We are glad to know you savored the delectable dishes we serve and that you were pleased with the thoughtful service you received from Mark. We will be sure to share your kind remarks. It was a pleasure hosting your visit, and we look forward to your return. Brian Colon Food and Beverage Director

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  40. Jerre

    St. Louis

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience1
    The food was great!!!! But….the bench seats along the wall are so low that I felt like a kid at the dinner table. Forever to get a drink order in and then a long time to finally get the bottle of wine. I don’t understand why service was so bad when there was only three tables. I’ll go back because the food was excellent.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Cafe La Vie offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (314) 863-0400.

Cafe La Vie is rated 4.2 stars by 169 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cafe La Vie

7730 Bonhomme Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63105

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bonhomme and Bemiston
  • Neighborhood
    Clayton
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:45 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–10:45 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    2-hour complimentary parking available at Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton with validation from front desk.
  • Public transit
    Metrolink Clayton stop
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mark Hollimon
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (314) 863-0400
  • Catering
    Contact the sales department at 314-719-4308.
  • Private party facilities
    Contact the sales department at 314-719-4308.
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