Address: | 375 13th Ave S, Naples, FL 34102, USA |
Phone: | +1 239-403-7861 |
Site: | lelafayette.com |
Rating: | 3.6 |
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Mike Farley
We went to this restaurant because my wife wanted to try a French restaurant and I liked the name "Lafayette". I am a fellow combat veteran, also. We were seated inside and the atmosphere, at first, was pleasant, with piano music being played. We were given two menus with all the choices. Because of health and dietary restrictions, we usually pick something we both like and just share a meal together, wherever we go out to restaurants. When I told our server that we were going to share an order, her demeanor changed immediately and the smile disappeared. We were told that there would be a $10 "sharing fee". I ordered water and my wife a juice. We both felt an air of condescension from her. While we were waiting for our meal, a group seated close by, were talking loudly, to the point that it drowned out the music. Probably all the alcohol they were consuming "liberated" their manners and increased the volume. It became intolerable and we asked to be re-seated outside. When our meal came, it seemed to be smaller than expected, given the considerable cost. This was a disappointment. After our "meal" I suggested to my wife that we get a bowl of "French" onion soup each. Surely, this would be tasty, considering it was a "French" restaurant. Wrong! The soup tasted like a salt lick and neither of us finished our soup completely. To get the salt taste out of my mouth. I asked our server for a glass of water. She returned with a full pitcher of iced water. After filling up my glass, she promptly dumped out the remainder onto outside plants, next to us (whats good enough for the plants was good enough for me). The optics of this reinforced the feeling of condescension and contempt. We were both very dissatisfied and disappointed with the lower quality of the food and service, that we had expected. When we were presented with our costly bill, I started not to leave a tip, for the reasons already given, but decided to leave $5, instead of nothing. My wife wanted to salvage the experience and go inside and take a few "vacation" pictures of the restaurant. We were doing this, when our server approached me and told me that I did not give her a big enough tip!!! Instead of causing a scene, I gave another $10 and we later left disgusted. We will never go back to this restaurant. I do not recommend it to ANYONE. It was a terrible experience. We have since deleted all the pictures of this restaurant and have tried to forget it. This was the worst restaurant experience in my entire adult life!
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A Private User
Feb 5,2011 NO stars. The bread is from Cisco, Not a french baguette! Some uncooked, some burnt. The olive tapenade was tasteless. The salad and escargots were average. The lamb rack, ordered medium rare, arrived well done with burned bones, tasteless, and with no mustard rubbing. The dijon was in a cup on the side! Never seen anything like it. Astrid, the ownner, came in to explain that somebody else had received the medium rare lamb and i got their well done one. They prepared another one that was RARE, smelly and as tasteless. My wife tried to do the best she can with the Lapin Chasseur which was a catastrophe: a rabbit preparation that looked and tasted more like a fat creamy soup than a french meal. It is a shame to call this one a CLASSIC french restaurant. Something is really wrong there. Not a place to enjoy fine french cuisine or celebrate. Lafayette would feel very insulted to have his name on the building! Pierre
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A Private User
Having lived in Olde Naples for over 25 years, Ive seen restaurants come and go. The competition is fierce in a town used to over-the-top dining experiences and Le Laffayette is up to the challenge. If you are interested in sitting down and getting prompt service, eating quickly and going home, this might not be the place for you. If, however, you enjoy the overall ambiance of alfresco dining with fine food and excellent wine while taking your time to enjoy the experience, then give this authentic French restaurant a try. Its expensive, but good food usually is. Incidentally, I love the food at Escargot 41 too, but the ambiance at Le Lafayette is better.
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A Private User
the hallibut was delicious, the scallop good, but DO NOT ORDER LOBSTER THERMIDOR, the chef should do himself a favor look up the recipe or take it off his menu. The lobster was probably old, it came on the plate looking like a big rubber ball over cooked and a little white tastless sauce was aside, my husband wound up in the hospital with food poisonning, the worst dish ever had.
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J. Carroll
We very much enjoy the Le Lafayette. The food is perfectly prepared, of high quality and always delicious. Every dish Ive had here has been perfect. They do offer gluten-free. We look forward to dining outside, but the interior is tasteful and elegant. Its a wonderful restaurant and you should try it. Our friends always enjoy it.
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Donald Robbins
Went to one of the best Sunday buffet brunches ever. Unusual and highly decorated types of small items on the buffet. Very unique presentations and combinations that were delicious. Eggs choices were superb with customized choices. Oysters were very fresh with great sauce. Desserts were amazing. Great coffee too.
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Regina Arina
Le Lafayette! Place where you feel on a top of 3rd St Collection dinning Live music -7 days a week - beautiful piano surrounding sounds of classic, jazz mingling between your meal and Champanya! We cant get enough of this place, that charm and Chef Sebastian who entertaining you constantly !
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Pamela Grabczynski
We have dined at le Lafayette many times and the food and the service have always been superb. This was our first experience with their Sunday brunch. The choices were so varied the food beyond excellent. They managed to keep the hot entres hot. As always excellent service.
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A Private User
Their new outdoor setting is really great and comfortable. This is the place to enjoy the moment, sit back and relax. Service is top. Do not miss their incredible homemade foie gras, signature dish of French chef Sebastien.
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Nick Greenquist
Everything was good except the soufflé. French onion soup was excellent. Its very filling so dont order and a large entree together with it.
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Ron Blatt
Cfood circa 1968. Service poor We walked out after returning our entrees as unedible Eat here only if you are on your way to the cemetery
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Rob Sanchez
This was a treat, food was great and it was nice sitting under cover outside watching the street faire pass by.
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bob barsky
A wonderful dining experience....ambiance, service and food is terrific..
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Ajo Dfor
Ive better meals under $5 dollars!! The worst dinning experience ever!
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Aleandro fire
Nice ambiance, very nice restaurant.
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Roberto Ramirez
The food was great!
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Richard Fletcher
Always excellent