Le Chat Noir

A night to remember. My wife and I went to Le Chat Noir not knowing what expect. We were treated like royalty from the moment we walked in. The service there is always right on top of everything.
Then the food... WOW I had the venison and Cyndi had the pheasant. Both were soooo good, the venison was the most tender cut of meat ever, and the pheasant was equally as good. The Champaign tarragon sauce was perfect.
We stayed for deserts, and glad we did, the Napoleon was also perfect and the crembrulet the best Ive had.
Our waiter Adrian was a perfect gentleman and made us feel at ease.
I would go here again and again if I could.
Wish I could give 10 stars!

1/20/24

The place is small and quaint. The service was great. I believe Johann was his name, he was very attentive to us.

Everything that we ordered tonight was 10 out of 10..!! We ordered their Venison and their Filet Mignon for the main entree. Their Escargot and Onion soup for starters. For dessert, we ordered their Napoleon and Crème Brûlée. Everything we ate hit the spot.

One of the best French restaurants I have ever been to . Took my parents there for thanksgiving and immediately booked to take my best friend there for pre-Xmas celebration. Both times we were impressed.

The appetizers (esp shrimp sautéed with Dijon mustard and mushroom stuffed with escargot were incredibly tasty). Venison and lamb were both cooked to perfection and paired with rich and delicious sauce. Crème brûlée was outstanding Such a hidden jewel in riverside. Will def come back.

Love this place. Adrian is the best. He is charming, efficient and has
become a friend. It is the most romantic restaurant in Riverside.
My favorite is the Shrimp appetizer in stone grain mustard and shallot sauce.
I usually order the halibut and my husband likes the baramundi. The
Chef is top notch. Great wines too. it is our "go to" special place.

We had the rack of lamb, filet, pâté, and escargot and everything was delicious!
Service was lovely. Will def go back.

Two more dinner outings here, and two more five-star dining experiences!

Appetizers Diane and I downed included Champignons farcis aux Escargots de Roquefort (Mushrooms stuffed with Escargots and Roquefort Sauce), Les Crevettes (shrimp) sauteed in Lemon Butter Sauce, Moules Poulette au Vin Blanc (Steamed Mussels in a White Wine Cream Sauce), and Brie Fondue Flambe au Calvados (Brie flambeed in Calvados).

These starters were followed by me with classic Soupe a L'Oignon Gratinee au Gruyere seasoned with a Bay Leaf, and Le Salade Maison, consisting of large Grape Tomatoes, big Artichoke Hearts, mixed greens, Radicchio, and Roasted Bell Peppers graced with a very delicate light dressing.

Fish we enjoyed included Branzino Almandine, Grilled Seabass in a Lemon Butter Sauce, and Poached Salmon in a Lemon Butter Sauce. And, medium rare Le Tournedos de Boeuf, Blanc et Noir with both White and Brown Sauce was a fine beef dish. Entrees were accompanied by Mashed Potatoes and perfectly cooked al dente vegetables, including Zucchini, Carrot, Squash, and Asparagus spears. Small slices of complimentary French Bread and butter had to be replaced often.

Service was excellent and efficient in a romantic setting with interesting piped in music. We will most assuredly return.

First time here. This was a Christmas present from a friend. The food was amazing. I enjoyed so much that I started eating before taking a photo.
Matthew our server was knowledgeable and friendly. The restaurant was intimate and classy. Highly recommend. I think the menu offers something for everyone to enjoy. Great wine list to pair with food choices.

Good time, great service very quaint little restaurant. You are transported to France immediately.
Service was attentive and quick. Our waiter was very charming and professional.
It was a good experience.

Absolutely loved the experience here and am so glad they were able to accommodate us without a reservation. We enjoyed pheasant, rack of venison, escargot, and ice cream from Southern France. Our server was wonderful. He was full of jokes to tell and was so kind and attentive throughout our dinner. I really wish I got his name so I could properly thank him for the experience. I think it might have been Adrian, but i'm not 100% sure. He really made a difference on our experience. All the recommendations he made were great and we had so many good laughs.

Towards the end of our night, our server unfortunately had a medical emergency due to personal reasons. Despite this medical emergency.. he was still cracking jokes and trying to be himself. Honestly, I hope for the best health for this guy and send so much prayers for his wife at home. I hope the restaurant staff know how much of a gem he is.

Overall, the food was great and I am so glad the server got me to try escargot again despite a horrible experience with it at another restaurant. The escargot was good. But out of everything, the ice cream was the best.

Highly recommend this place to anyone nearby or coming to visit the area. It's small and requires reservations. However, experience is great.

This place is hands down the best fine dining in Riverside. I've been dining here since it first opened up. This place is my go to for date night and anniversary meals. Everything is good. The staff is excellent. I've been to many steak houses in the Los Angeles and surrounding areas and this is restaurant is up there with them. Truly authentic French cuisine.