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Walnut Creek Branch - La Sen Bistro, Walnut Creek, CA

Walnut Creek Branch - La Sen Bistro

4.8 (1409)
$31 to $50
French
1606 N Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596-4609

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Walnut Creek Branch - La Sen Bistro

4.8
$31 to $50
French
Walnut Creek

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
On Mother's Day, La Sen will only be offering the Dinner Menu and Special Menu all day.

La Sen Bistro in Walnut Creek is serving the parallel French-California classic samples of duck confit, rack of lamb, escargot, beef bourguignon and mussels - just to name a few. These great samples were recognized by the Diablo Magazine, San Francisco Chronicles, Contra Costa Times and San Jose Mercury News. In addition, these samples were also recognized by the Michelin Guide in 2007, 2010, 2011, and 2012.

Come join La Sen Bistro for a glass of wine and a taste of French-California cuisine. Cheers to good food and great companies. Bon Appetit!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Catering is available for special events including wedding and other special occasion gathering.
  • Neighborhood
    Walnut Creek
  • Cross street
    Civic and Lincoln Ave, next to Stadium Pub
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,409 people are saying

Walnut Creek Branch - La Sen Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Bay

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Sen Bistro in Walnut Creek offers a delightful French dining experience with "fabulous food, service & one of the few restaurants left that is quiet." Known for its charming ambiance, it features standout dishes like duck confit and beef bourguignon. Guests appreciate the "warm, knowledgeable, and attentive" service, making it a top choice for special occasions and romantic evenings.
1,409 Reviews
  1. Susan

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating a 78th and 98th birthday and it was perfect! They even brought a surprise ice cream birthday desert. It was a great choice.

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  2. Alan

    Washington DC10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is the second time we’ve eaten here. I remember enjoying the food the first time, but for some reason, none of us were impressed with what we had the second time. I guess it depends if you like fried food, we ordered the crabcakes and were surprised that they were enclosed within an crust. Maybe it’s because we were originally from. Crabcakes there are more of a delicacy. This was more like fish and chips. One of us had the duck which the waiter recommended and found that it too was like fried food and of a mediocre taste. I’m not a foodie believe me. But again this food might appeal to others. Our server was wonderful. Very, very attentive and helpful.

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  3. deborah Gold

    San Francisco30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service and hospitality was wonderful! We love the owner, she is pleasant and very welcoming. The Magret de Canard Roti (duck breast) was delicious, my husband had the Boeuf Bourguignon and it was amazing. They also serve crusted bread with a dipping sauce which was very tasty. I highly recommend this place.

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  4. Patricia Gold

    San Francisco51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our special occasion restaurant. Every morsel of food we ordered was plated beautifully and warranted savoring and making yummy sounds about. The ambience is very romantic and the servers were knowledgeable and understood the importance of timing when serving the menu choices working with us to make the night a memorable experience.

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  5. Vincent Gold

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fabulous restaurant. I love and enjoy their entire menu -- its a great place for date nights or getting together with friends. There's something for everyone and Im knocking out each item on the menu one by one.

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  6. Kip

    San Francisco73 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our third visit to La Sen and on each visit, the food and service have been consistently outstanding. Clearly someone cares about customers and also whoever is cooking, chooses good quality ingredients and proper cooking techniques. Love coming here and will continue to return!

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  7. James

    San Francisco6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 17, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It's a very nice place - great food, excellent service.

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  8. Pat

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    After reading such positive reviews, we celebrated our anniversary at La Sen. It was outstanding! Our server was knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient. We definitely recommend La Sen, and will return.

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  9. John Gold

    San Francisco25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved this restaurant. The food was exceptional and so was the service.

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  10. Alfonso

    Central Coast26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 9, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice and warm place with lovely dishes and pairing wines. A perfect meal spot!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Catering is available for special events including wedding and other special occasion gathering.
  • Neighborhood
    Walnut Creek
  • Cross street
    Civic and Lincoln Ave, next to Stadium Pub
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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A photo of Walnut Creek Branch - La Sen Bistro restaurant

Walnut Creek Branch - La Sen Bistro

4.8
$31 to $50
French
Walnut Creek

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
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