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   ChrisJ

   Central Coast

   39 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   39 reviews

   Dined on July 24, 2022

   overall2food1service1ambience3

   We were totally confused about this restaurant. No one greeted us. We finally sat down on our own and grabbed some menus. Finally someone came over to get our drink order. I told her we had reservations through Open Table, she got frustrated, walked away, and cursed. Ten minutes later, a waitress came over and took our order. Again, I told this person that we had reservations through Open Table. She didn't seem interested, and kept complaining how she was the only one there. There was only my husband and I, another gentleman, and then someone at the bar. The food was undercooked. It took forever to get it. There was a really bad smell all throughout the restaurant and lobby. The bathrooms were all clogged. Unfortunately, I can't recommend this restaurant.

   Cafe La VieResponded on July 28, 2022Dear Chris, 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. Thank you for your detailed comments as we continually strive to improve our guest services. We are grateful for your patience, and we hope to have another occasion to provide the seamless hospitality you deserve. Brian Colon Food and Beverage Director

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   2 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on July 9, 2022

   overall1food1service1ambience1

   We had to leave because nobody came to offer any service. We sat waiting for 15 minutes, the waitress saw us but never came by. Only went to the tables she was already serving

   Cafe La VieResponded on July 10, 2022Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are sorry 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. We hope you will give us another opportunity to host you soon. Brian Colon Food and Beverage Director

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   ToniH

   St. Louis

   7 reviews

   3.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on June 19, 2022

   overall3food3service3ambience3

   Slow service. Beyond my party, others were complaining to management of the seriously slow service. Serving both a hotel and advertised Father’s Day brunch, they had one, maybe two servers assigned that day. I do not plan to return….and the food was just okay.

   Cafe La VieResponded todayDear Toni, Thank you for taking the time to review the restaurant. We are glad to know you enjoyed the food, but we want to apologize for the concerns you had with the service. We appreciate your patience and for letting us know there was an issue so we may address it. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to see you again. Brian Colon Food and Beverage Director

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   DanielleH

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on June 19, 2022

   overall1food1service1ambience4

   It was your average hotel restaurant. We were there on father's day and it was not busy at all. We barely saw the server and it seemed like we were being avoided.

   Cafe La VieResponded on June 23, 2022Danielle, thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are pleased to know that you enjoyed your meal; however, we are sorry 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. We hope to have another opportunity to show you the hospitality for which we are known on your next visit. Brian Colon Food and Beverage Director

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   jilanne

   St. Louis

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on June 16, 2022

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   Great ambience and mix of patrons! There was no food I’m guessing due to remainder of Covid issues but the band was wonderful and the drinks were strong! All in all a good night.

   Cafe La VieResponded on June 18, 2022Jilanne, thank you for dining at Café La Vie and for taking the time to recommend us to future guests. 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 band and drinks, and we hope you return soon. Brian Colon Food and Beverage Director

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   hbkle

   St. Louis

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 21, 2022

   overall2food2service5ambience3

   Chicken small portion and cooked till dry and charred. Two orders of fries cold but could have been good if hot. Broccolini perfectly cooled. Service excellent especially Bosnian woman at front.

   Cafe La VieResponded on May 23, 2022Dear hbkle, 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 concerns with the food. Thank you for your detailed comments as we continually strive to improve our guest services. We are grateful for your patience and positive aspects. We hope to have another occasion to provide the seamless hospitality you deserve. Brian Colon Food and Beverage Director

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   CarolynM

   Dallas

   8 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on May 20, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Food was great. Staff was very attentive. Ambiance was beautiful.

   Cafe La VieResponded on May 22, 2022Dear CarolynM, It is always a pleasure receiving comments from diners, especially when they mention the outstanding service and delicious food. 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 soon! Brian Colon Food and Beverage Director

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 20, 2022

   overall1food1service1ambience1

   One of the worst dining experiences I’ve ever had. We had a reservation at 2:30. We were seated at 2:35. We ordered drinks, took 30 mins to get them. We ordered our food at 3. At 4 o’clock we still did not have our food. I had to find the waiter who was also working the bar and remind him about our food. He goes back (gone 15 mins) and came out with our food, finally. The food was not edible. My daughters burger was completely burnt. My salad was missing the grilled chicken I paid extra for. The chicken sandwiches looked old and reheated. It was all around such an awful experience. The waiter hardly ever came by to check on us. Will never dine there again.

   Cafe La VieResponded on May 22, 2022Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to evaluate your experience. We are committed to providing our guests with a fulfilling visit; therefore, we appreciate you bringing these concerns regarding our service and food to our attention. We will address your comments with the appropriate individuals, and we thank you for your patience during this time. We hope to have another opportunity to show you our dedication to exceptional hospitality. Brian Colon Food and Beverage Director

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   TimothyL

   St. Louis

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 8, 2022

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   Entrees were cold, and it took over an hour to come, despite ordering almost immediately and having young children with very short attention spans. And very expensive for what you get.

   Cafe La VieResponded on May 10, 2022Dear TimothyL, Thank you for choosing to dine with us recently. We are disappointed to learn of the issues with food that were delayed as well as staff, and we offer our sincere apologies for this experience. We appreciate your feedback and will follow up with the team 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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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall1food2service1ambience4

    There was no one else is the restaurant but it still took 15 minutes to get our drink order consisting of 3 drinks. Once another table arrived our server did not return until we asked him for the check. There was also fruit flies all around the table…not good.

    Cafe La VieResponded on May 9, 2022Dear Guest, Thank you for dining with us. Please accept our apologies for not exceeding your expectations. You deserved exceptional service from the staff members, and we regret this was not your experience. We are grateful for your patience, and your feedback will be used to improve our responsiveness. Thank you for your comments, and we hope to have another opportunity to show you our dedication to exceptional hospitality. Brian Colon Food and Beverage Director

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    SDBJ

    St. Louis

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall1food1service5ambience4

    Nothing like last year’s Mother’s Day brunch. Menu selections were horrible. We were told that chicken & waffles would be available only after putting our orders in our server came back to tell us that it wasn’t. The only positive was our server who was very nice and apologetic for our experience.

    Cafe La VieResponded on May 12, 2022Dear 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. Thank you for your detailed comments as we continually strive to improve our guest services. We are grateful for your patience, and we hope to have another occasion to provide the seamless hospitality you deserve. Brian Colon Food and Beverage Director

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience5

    Very long wait and wasn’t staffing shortage just not well organized. Food was wonderful.

    Cafe La VieResponded on May 10, 2022Dear Guest, We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your time with us at Café La Vie. We appreciate your comments regarding the long wait and regret the inconvenience caused. This will be addressed with the team to see where we can improve our guest experience. It was a pleasure having you dine with us! Brian Colon Food and Beverage Director

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13. JW

    JennyW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My sister and I took my mom and grandma for lunch over mother's day weekend. It was so lovely. Everyone had something they enjoyed and the environment was delightful. Our waitress was very attuned to our needs, she gave great recommendations, and was overall lovely. The only complaint we had was that the table was somewhat uncomfortable to sit. The frame of the table made it hard to scoot all the way in and the chairs could not really get close enough to the table.

    Cafe La VieResponded on May 9, 2022Dear Jenny, Thank you for choosing Café La Vie and posting such a great review. 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. We will enjoy sharing your compliments with our staff. Thank you again for the generous rating, and we hope you will return soon! Brian Colon Food and Beverage Director

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    CaronH

    St. Louis

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Booked a business lunch here and was delighted by the atmosphere and the delicious meal options. It was a nice, quiet environment where I was able to conduct a lunch meeting with minimal interruption. Will definitely consider this again for getting in a lunch in Clayton.

    Cafe La VieResponded on April 26, 2022Dear CaronH, Thank you for choosing Café La Vie and your review. We continually strive to ensure our guests enjoy everything about their time with us, so we are pleased that you had an exceptional experience. Thank you again for the generous rating, and we look forward to welcoming you again soon. Brian Colon Food and Beverage Director

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    Holly

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Excellent French food. Love this place. Get the French Onion Soup. The eggs Benedict excellent.

    Cafe La VieResponded on April 23, 2022Dear Holly, Thank you for the great review! It is always exciting to hear from our guests, and we are delighted you enjoyed your meal with culinary excellence creating the perfect dining experience. It was our pleasure serving you at Café La Vie, and we hope to see you again soon. Brian Colon Food and Beverage Director

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    KellyW

    Tulsa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Nice Easter Sunday Brunch for our group. The staff worked to accomodate a request for a larger group and we had several nice options.

    Cafe La VieResponded on April 23, 2022Dear KellyW, Thank you for taking the time to let us know how much you enjoyed Sunday brunch with us. We are thrilled that our delicious food made for a memorable experience. Highlighted by fresh, local ingredients, our menu features an enticing selection of signature dishes. We look forward to serving you again at Café La Vie. Brian Colon Food and Beverage Director

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17. DM

    DanM

    St. Louis

    5 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    Arrived for 11am brunch (after being informed of their Brunch) , was told they do not have brunch ever. left immediately.

    Cafe La VieResponded on April 14, 2022Dear Dan, Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We apologize for not living up to your expectations. It is never our intention to mislead; therefore, we apologize for any miscommunication and frustration this caused. We appreciate your feedback and will follow up with the staff 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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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Nice restaurant in Clayton. Was perfect for a nice little date night. Prices were a bit high...but not outrageous.

    Cafe La VieResponded on June 4, 2022Dear 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 was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope you return soon. Brian Colon Food and Beverage Director

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    NickMorris

    St. Louis

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    It’s in the hotel lobby area, so pretty poor as a location. I had moules, bread was late, no spoon provided for broth. My wife had risotto, which was sent back because it was cold. “Complimentary “ drink provided, but risotto left on the bill. Le Meridien restaurant prices, Hilton quality.

    Cafe La VieResponded on April 11, 2022Dear NickMorris, Thank you for sharing your feedback about your time at the restaurant. We want every guest to have a pleasant dining experience; therefore, we hope you will accept our apologies for not meeting these expectations. Your comments will be shared with the appropriate individuals to ensure a better outcome going forward. We hope to have another opportunity to show you the hospitality for which we are known on your next visit. Brian Colon Food and Beverage Director

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    PeterO

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always go over and above for us!

    Cafe La VieResponded on April 7, 2022Dear PeterO, Thank you for dining at Café La Vie. We strive to provide our guests with an enriching experience, and we are delighted that your time with us was excellent. We thank you again for the generous rating and hope you will return soon. Brian Colon Food and Beverage Director

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21. MP

    MissPersnickety

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2022

    overall3food4service5ambience3

    It was a good place to converse with friends. Our server was very good.

    Cafe La VieResponded on April 7, 2022Dear MissPersnickety, It is always a pleasure receiving comments from diners, especially when they mention the outstanding service provided by our associates. We look forward to serving you again soon. Brian Colon Food and Beverage Director

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    DwightB

    St. Louis

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    Not sure if if I was aware that this restaurant was actually located in a hotel lobby . The bar decor out shined the seating for this restaurant. Food was ok and the service was ok

    Cafe La VieResponded on April 7, 2022Dear DwightB, Thank you for your kind rating and for sharing your thoughts. We are glad our refreshing approach to decorative details added to the enjoyment of your visit, and we also appreciate your suggestions. We hope you will give us another opportunity to provide you with the extraordinary dining experience you should always expect from us. Brian Colon Food and Beverage Director

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    Sallybird

    St. Louis

    59 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    Very nice meal. Will be back. Only complaint is the noise from the bar, which is next to the dining room.

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24. LW

    LesleyW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had the Vincent Van Gogh themed dinner and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was creative snd delicious

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    cmabt

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Quality of food

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    JavierB

    St. Louis

    16 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2022

    overall1food1service2ambience1

    My visit for brunch here was awful the waitress was probably not prepared to work by herself for brunch , certain beer products not in stock they had to get them from downstairs so they asked if we wanted something else , the food was a glorified croque madams sandwich which was really a egg and grilled cheese sandwich which was awful . Couldn't get drinks service we sat with empty glasses and what was with all the nats in the restaurant area !!! Worse place ever !!

    Cafe La VieResponded on April 14, 2022Dear 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. Thank you for your detailed comments as we continually strive to improve our guest services. We are grateful for your patience, and we hope to have another occasion to provide the seamless hospitality you deserve. Brian Colon Food and Beverage Director

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    PhillyT

    St. Louis

    68 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had dinner at Cafe La Vie on a Sunday and it was very quiet however the food and service were fantastic! This is a real gem in Clayton and we will be back for sure!

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    CharlesB

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience3

    Keeping in mind that this is a hotel bar/restaurant - the floor was littered with pieces of bacon and napkins. The menus, (plastic sheets) badly needed to be wiped down. The hotel bar (!) was extraordinarily slow, but when drinks arrived were very good. Service was one waitress for entire place. There was clearly repeated confusion as to who got what plate at which table and the place was NOT packed. Again, it is a hotel bar/restaurant though they vigorously advertise as something more. The food and the offerings were very good. The folks working there were giving it their all, but they did not have they the staff or support to do what they are trying to do. My assessment, management has put them into an untenable position. We will not be back.

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    Liam

    St. Louis

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2022

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    Great restaurant and family friendly. Food is good but loosing its uniqueness. Not sure if we will come again.

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    Jamie

    St. Louis

    28 reviews

    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    We had a wonderful dinner. We came for the three course "Painting on Stone" dinner and it was fabulous!

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    MAK35

    St. Louis

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very quiet … ok it was empty :-) but was meeting a friend whom I hadn’t seen in a while and we decided to stay. We both said food was very good, loved their marinated olives, I had lamb, friend salmon on recommendation and were both very happy with our food. Our server was very attentive, more guests came later. Would like to experience it again when it’s a little busier.

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    Larry

    St. Louis

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    Limited menu but everything we ate was very good except for the French Onion soup. It was a little weak on onion flavor. Also, not a very big wine selection.

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    Kevin

    St. Louis

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food and service was outstanding. We’ll be back.

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    MikeG

    St. Louis

    20 reviews

    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience4

    My first visit here. I had the French onion soup, mussels and fries. The soup itself was good, but the bread was noticeably stale. The fries were excellent. The broth of the mussels was disappointingly bland. Perhaps I'll try one of the larger entrees to the hamburger next time.

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    If you haven’t been to Cafe Le Vie, I highly recommend it! It’s a secret gem in Clayton. The food and the service is top of the line! They really go above abs beyond to make you feel special! Last night was nothing short of amazing!

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Birthday brunch. Salads and soups were delicious

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    DiannG

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2022

    overall3food2service1ambience4

    Slow service. Mediocre food served slightly warm rather than hot. No bread served.

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    Kbear

    St. Louis

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We were pleasantly surprised by the warm service (LOVE that Bosnian mistress d'!!! So kind!!), the lovely surroundings and the VERY interesting and delicious food. The only drawback was the hotel setting, but everything else was great. Nice wine list, nice pacing, and a very creative food menu. It is a pleasure to dine in a place where you can hear your co-diner. We will go back.

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    BruceP

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    The food was very good and the server was attentive and seasoned.

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    CWdiner

    St. Louis

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience4

    Better than average food, and quiet.

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