Augie's French

4.7

467 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Augie's French, a Stark Reality Restaurant by Mark & Terri Stark, offers elevated service in a comforting and enchanting atmosphere in the heart of downtown Santa Rosa. Recognized as a "Top French Restaurant" in the Bay Area by the San Francisco Chronicle and featured in Sonoma Magazine's "Best Restaurants" in Sonoma County, our menu embodies French Bistro classics. Enjoy Onion Soup Gratinée, Steak Frites, seasonal local vegetables with a French flair, and a classic Beef Bourguignon known to evoke tears of delight.
Our wine list is comprised of exclusively French selections, and the bar specializes in classic French aperitif cocktails. Happy Hour and a limited bar menu are offered daily from 3-5 pm, featuring items you won’t find on the dinner menu.

Find your inner Francophile on our petite, dog-friendly patio, in our lush suede booths in the main dining room, or watch from above in our intimate mezzanine. At Augie's French, you can expect the expected, prepared exceptionally well.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(707) 531-4400
Website
http://augiesfrench.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Mark Stark

Location
535 4th St, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Neighborhood
Santa Rosa
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 467 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Wine Country
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Augie's French offers a Parisian dining experience in Santa Rosa. Praised for "authentic bistro" cuisine, standout dishes include duck confit, beef cheek bourguignon, and escargot. Guests appreciate the "wonderful" service and "excellent" wine selection. While noise levels vary, the "luxurious" ambiance and "delicious" desserts ensure a memorable visit.

467 Reviews

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Stephen
VIP
Tahoe
52 reviews
4.0
52 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very appealing ambiance. Some might have said it was lively but we say it was noisy. In its defense, it was very busy. Ahi tuna was so-so (not visually appealing and why capers?). French onion soup was excellent. Endive salad was excellent. Beef bourguignon was ok. Service was excellent.
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Brian
VIP
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience from checking in to greeting from the server to amazing food. Another home run for the Stark’s.
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amy
VIP
Los Angeles
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I really wanted to love it- the food was fine- but VERY expensive. The decor is really wonderful.
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Michael
VIP
San Francisco
48 reviews
5.0
48 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Augie's is just the best little place for French food. We were a party of four, seated upstairs t 6:45p. I brought some sparkling to start, and Ben, our server, handled it like a pro. Food was excellent -- the sauce on my salmon was the star of my meal. Some of us had the butter lettuce salad, which was HUGE. Throughout, Ben was attentive but not overpresent. We had a long meal, filled with conversation, but never felt rushed. I believe we were the last patrons to leave the restaurant (with a nice bag of leftovers). Our companions were very impressed by the food and the service. Just a lovely evening. Highly recommended.
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Chris
Raleigh
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We tried Augie's French for the first time for lunch the day after Christmas. The food was excellent, classic French bistro style. Service was excellent. My only minor complaint is that the prices were high considering this was lunch (looks like the prices are the same for lunch and dinner).
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Jennifer
VIP
San Francisco
65 reviews
4.0
65 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food at Augier's is VERY good. The only thing that would be great is more consistency on the traditional "garlic butter, parsley, Pernod escargot" -- these are very good and we order them every time. Sometimes they are a bit under-seasoned, otherwise they are perfection. Steak Frites = totally recommend. Beef Cheek Bourguignon = totally recommend. **New to the menu -- Smoked Duck Sausage Cassoulet Style = get it while they have it on the menu! YUM! Appetizer -- Wild Caught Frog Legs Provencal with garlic & parsley = good. Side -- Pommes Lyonnaise = totally recommend. Dessert -- Classic Vanilla Creme Brulee = Starks have this down pat--the best creme brulee in town. Cocktail -- French Pearl = love it.
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Ame
VIP
San Francisco
44 reviews
5.0
44 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All of the Stark’e restaurants are special, but Augie’s is really quite magical! We had amazing food, service and ambience for our Christmas Eve dinner celebration. Highly recommend!!!
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Jackie
VIP
San Francisco
195 reviews
5.0
195 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This felt like being in France. Our waiter was even French. Everything was delicious and service was outstanding. It is always a treat for us to dine at Augie's. Thank you Starks for opening this special place.
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Jennifer
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Coquille St Jacques, beef Bourgogne, and duck Boudin cassoulet are dynamite. Crème brûlée prepared perfectly—good crack. Well attended too and no rush dining. French 75 cocktail was perfect! Only suggestion would be a scotch whiskey for the older crowd like a Johnnie Walker red. Not everyone likes a bourbon Manhattan.
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kirk
Chicago
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, drinks, and service. Second time there and will be back again.
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Augie's French is rated 4.7 stars by 467 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

535 4th St, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Santa Rosa
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Mark Stark
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://augiesfrench.com/
Phone number
(707) 531-4400

Augie's French

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Popular dishes

Onion Soup Gratinée

French Onion Dip

French Olives

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What 467 people are saying

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