Le Comptoir
| Address: | 1301 4th St, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA |
| Phone: | +1 415-454-5454 |
| Site: | lecomptoirsr.com |
| Rating: | 4.2 |
| Working: | 5:30–9:30PM 5:30–9:30PM 5:30–9:30PM 5:30–9:30PM 5:30–10PM 5:30–10PM 5:30–9:30PM |
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Karen Scheder
Tried this for first time tonight. Saturday night, very busy and we had high expectations. I had the sole, my BF had the chicken. We had a house salad and side of asparagus. I was hoping it would be excellent but it really wasnt. first of all, the bread they serve isnt the kind of bread that has a crunch when you bite into it... its more of a soggy-crusted-gnaw-your-way-through-it bread. Some people may like that kind of bread I guess... we dont. My sole was okay but I swear, if I had even 3oz of sole Id be surprised... really meager portion and not extraordinary in any way. My BFs chicken was okay but the breast meat wasnt as moist as it should have been. It definitely needed the sauce they provided to moisten it up. And, the asparagus was done okay but we mainly had middle bits.. not tips. I did notice the couple next to us got their asparagus and they had lots more tips... guess we were unlucky. We may give it another try after its had a chance to work out the kinks. They definitely need to get an alternate bread though.
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B Liss
We loved dining at Le Comptoir. The staff was on point. The owner was charming. He greeted us, even visiting our table during the meal to check-in while he was busy expediting the dishes. The beet salad with creamy blue cheese pieces and a tarragon dressing was superb. The little gems salad plentiful and crisp. My husband loved the Steak Frites au Poivre, I had the melt-in-your-mouth Beef Bourguignon served with the creameist polenta. The portions were a bit uneven, ours were ample but our neighbors fish entree looked small, and he agreed it was. The owners have created a friendly open restaurant with good service and excellent bistro food. Nice wine list accompanies the menu with many French and California sections to choose from. We were very happy with our experience. San Rafael needed a good restaurant! We will be going back soon!
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Thomas Henthorne
Fabulous addition to downtown San Rafael in the old Sabor de Spain location at 4th and C, with unique cheeses only found in the US at Le Comptoir ("The Counter"). Wonderful selection of French (of course!) wines to complement the cheeses. San Rafael / Marin has needed a restaurant like this for a long time and Im glad Le Comptoir has opened. Meals are delicious with some of the best beef Bourguignon I have ever had. Prices are very reasonable -- $22 for a 9 oz steak -- and service is efficient and friendly. Crowd goes until 10-11 pm each evening, with a lively bar scene spilling out on the street later at night when its warm enough. Very popular already and reservations are a must. Highly recommended!
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Emaleigh Wilhite
I purchased a gift and when checking out the person checking me out, said that it would not be a problem if I bought the wrong size (as I was between 2 sizes). I asked for a gift receipt and she said it was "too hard" to generate and not to worry about it. Today (12/27) they tried to exchange the shoes for a different size, and the female cashier was apparently totally rude about it, and wouldnt make the exchange without a receipt. THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN GOOD TO KNOW>>> and I would have gotten one if the person checking me out had the ability to do so.. but it was "too hard." Get it together foot locker ... its not that hard.
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Jennifer Wise
I have been here several times and typically it is great service and food. Today was horrible. The order was wrong. All of the food was cold, cold fries, cold green beans and worst of all cold burgers. The waitress immediately blames the cooks for the incorrect order and in her attempt to look at my burger she touched it. So unsanitary and killed my appetite. Based off of the experience tonight I would of given 1 star but due to my previous experiences that were positive I gave it 3. We will not be going back which is unfortunate as we were turning into regulars.
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Gustavo Heckathorn
This place could not be more amazing. every time I go in, I get the most fantastic cheese. They are so helpful, always willing to give you advice and tastings. Not to mention their wine and cheese Wednesdays where you get tastes of three cheeses and three wines for $10. so adorable in their back area with little lights and comfy places to sit and relax. HIGHLY recommend, I probably spend way too much money here, but I am okay with it.
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Christopher Beasley
Fantastic service. Great food. The rotisserie pork ribs are not of this world. Ive had man and said "f*** the fork, they deserve some tlc because the chef gave them just that". Great wine selection. Reserve a table or youre at the community table...or Le Comptoir.
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Yoly Joshi
Have heard about this place and had to give a try. Food was top notch quality, perfectly cooked and served nicely. I really enjoyed this restaurant and the cuisine was interesting and different. Nice service at all.
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Rob Wiley
Wonderful new French bistro & addition to the San Rafael / Marin restaurant scene. The steak au poivre is amazing and the French fries completely decadent. Friendly staff, reasonable prices, love this place.
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Claude Baudoin
Several really good dishes (mussels, steak frites, duck breast, pork loin). Try the chocolate hazelnut crisp for dessert. Visit the store (French fine foods and wine).
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Susan Crane
French. Tres French. Perfect sized menu, portion, execution. Wonderful little market attached to restaurant where you can find all sorts of unique French products.
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Bradly Alford
Im in France... Love it.. staff food 1. French Onion Soup 2. Little Jem Salad 3. Half Chicken And wine Perfect
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Jessica Downing
Delicious food, great wine, fast and friendly service. The market next door has some really tasty items as well.
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Aaron Feldstein
Best burger in Marin County. Bone marrow, steaks, salads, all delicious. Excellent friendly service too.
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Jean McDaniel
Very accommodating, excellent food and the staff was having a great time providing customer service.
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Patrick Suberville
Authentic and amazing food at reasonable prices. Just what San Rafael was missing.
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Dan Gorman
Expertly prepared, delicious food. Wonderful wines, reasonable prices.
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jean-claude kalache
Absolutely delicious and authentic bite!
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Miguel Garibay
Delicious French Cuisine!!!
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Steven Wertheimer
Outstanding
