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Cafe La Vie

4.2

169 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2023

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
Website
http://www.cafelaviestlouis.com/
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.

Location
7730 Bonhomme Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63105
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

Yogurt Parfait$9.00
Seasonal Blend of Fruit, Honey, Yogurt, and House Made Granola
Overnight Oats$9.00
Chocolate Hazelnut Spread, Bananas, Old Fashioned Oats, Chia Seeds, Oat Milk and Maple Syrup
Rosemary Honey Coffee Cake$8.00
House Made, Seasonal Ingredients in a Buttery Coffee Cake, with Streusel
Croissant$6.00
Plain or Chocolate
Cinnamon Roll$6.00
Blueberry Muffin$6.00
Lemon Poppy Muffin$6.00

Signature Breakfast

CLV$18.00
Two Eggs any Style, Breakfast Potato Medley, Choice of Sausage, Bacon or Chicken Sausage, and Choice of Toast
French Breakfast Sandwich$16.00
Sliced Ham, Scrambled Egg, Brie, on a Toasted Baguette with Breakfast Potatoes
Traditional Benedict$18.00
Two Poached Eggs on a Croissant, with Asparagus, Ham, Heirloom Tomato, and Hollandaise with Breakfast Potatoes
Avocado Toast$15.00
Confit Tomatoes, Pickled Onion, Feta Cheese, Preserved Lemon
Short Rib and Potato Hash$18.00
Braised Short Ribs and Potato Medley with Two Eggs any Style
French Toast$15.00
Creme Brulee Soaked, Thick Cut Brioche, Raspberry Compote, and Maple Syrup
Ricotta Pancakes$15.00
Three Pancakes, Fresh Fruit, Maple Syrup
Build Your Own Omelet$18.00
Three Farm Eggs and Choice of Three Ingredients. Choose from Vegetables, Meat or Cheese: Vegetables: Spinach / Tomatoes / Mushrooms / Onions / Bell Peppers. Meat: Ham / Bacon / Sausage / Chicken Sausage / Smoked Salmon. Cheese: Chevre / Gruyere / Cantal / Roquefort

Coffee and Tea

Beverages Crafted with Choice Of: Whole or Fat Free Milk. Premium Milk (Add $0.50): Almond / Oat / Coconut. Premium Syrup (Add $0.50): Vanilla / Caramel / Chocolate / Hazelnut

Fresh Brewed Coffee$3.00
illy Ground Arabica Beans
Espresso$3.00
illy Coffee Prepared in its Purest Form
Americano$3.50
Espresso Diluted with Hot Water
Caffe Latte$4.50
Espresso Mixed with Steamed Milk, Finished with a Layer of Froth
Cappuccino$4.50
Espresso Blended with Steamed and Frothed Milk
Macchiato$3.50
Espresso with a Touch of Steamed and Frothed Milk
Canned Illy$4.50
Canned Cold Brew Italian Coffee
Iced Tea$3.50
Hot Tea$3.00

Libations

Mionetto Mimosa$10.00
NV Prosecco Split (187ml), Orange Juice
Bloody Mary$10.00

Non Alcholic

Fitz's St. Louis Soda$5.00
Root Beer / Cardinal Cream / Grape / Orange / Black Cherry / Diet Root Beer
Assorted Pepsi Products$4.00
Pepsi / Diet Pepsi / Mountain Dew / Diet Mountain Dew / Sierra Mist / Lemonade
Juices$4.00
Orange / Cranberry / Grapefruit / Apple
St. Louis Juice Press™$8.00
Seasonal Fresh Juices

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

Noise • Moderate

169 Reviews

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2023

8:30 PM

Booked 4 times today

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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

Website
http://www.cafelaviestlouis.com/
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.

This restaurant now offers Takeout

Cafe La Vie

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Additional information

Lighter Fare

Yogurt Parfait$9.00

Overnight Oats$9.00

Rosemary Honey Coffee Cake$8.00

Croissant$6.00

Cinnamon Roll$6.00

Blueberry Muffin$6.00

Lemon Poppy Muffin$6.00

Signature Breakfast

CLV$18.00

French Breakfast Sandwich$16.00

Traditional Benedict$18.00

Avocado Toast$15.00

Short Rib and Potato Hash$18.00

French Toast$15.00

Ricotta Pancakes$15.00

Build Your Own Omelet$18.00

Coffee and Tea

Fresh Brewed Coffee$3.00

Espresso$3.00

Americano$3.50

Caffe Latte$4.50

Cappuccino$4.50

Macchiato$3.50

Canned Illy$4.50

Iced Tea$3.50

Hot Tea$3.00

Libations

Mionetto Mimosa$10.00

Bloody Mary$10.00

Non Alcholic

Fitz's St. Louis Soda$5.00

Assorted Pepsi Products$4.00

Juices$4.00

St. Louis Juice Press™$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

Does Cafe La Vie offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Cafe La Vie restaurant rated?

Is Cafe La Vie currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information