Walnut Creek Branch - La Sen Bistro

4.7

1204 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

Jan 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

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!

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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
(925) 448-8187
Website
https://lasenbistro.com/index.html
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Catering is available for special events including wedding and other special occasion gathering.

Location
1606 N Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596-4609
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

Popular dishes

Beef Steak Tartare$22.00
Hand cut premium beef ribeye with shallots, capers, anchovies, cognac, horseradish aioli, radishes, mustard seeds, parsley quail egg, Basil pesto, & toast. Contains raw egg
Paté de Foie de Canard$16.00
duck liver pate with pistachio nuts, cornichons, pear-fig mostarda & crostini
Calamari Frits$16.00
Crispy Calamari wiith garlic, red bell peppers, white onions & lemon anchovy sauce
Escargot de Bourgogne$16.00
escargot stuffed with garlic, butter, & parsley
Soupe à l'Oignon$14.00
Traditional French Onion Soup with croutons & broiled emmental cheese
Soupe du Jour$12.00
Check in with staff for today's soup
Salade de Crabe$16.00
Mixed greens with sliced apples & a Dungeness crab cake topped with lemon-caper tartar sauce
Salade Confit de Canard$16.00
Mixed greens with Duck Confit, sliced apples, sliced strawberry, pine nuts & balsamic vinaigrette
Salade au Roquefort$12.00
Mixed greens with Roquefort cheese, sliced green apples, pistachio nuts & champagne vinaigrette dressing
Salade de Poire$12.00
Mixed greens with sliced pears, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese & honey vinaigrette dressing
Salade de César$12.00
Hearts of romaine with Parmesan cheese, croutons & César dressing

Entrees

Split Entree Charge $6

Confit de Canard$28.00
Duck Confit, Porto Demi-Glacé sauce, mashed potatoes, & seasonal vegetables
Magret de Canard Rôti$34.00
Pan-roasted duck breast, bigarade sauce, polenta cake, & seasonal vegetables
Boeuf Bourguignon$35.00
Braised Beef Short Ribs, Red Wine Jus, potatoes, glazed pearl onion, button mushrooms, baby carrots & bacon
Coq au Vin$28.00
Chicken thigh marinated with red wine, bacon, carrots, mushroom, & potatoes
Entrecôte$43.00
Grilled Rib-eye Steak, sauce Bordelaise, served with mashed potatoes, & seasonal vegetables
Côtelettes de Porc$28.00
Grilled Pork Chop, Porto Cherry Demi-Glacé sauce, polenta cake, & seasonal vegetables
Côtelettes d'Agneau Grillées$45.00
Roasted rack of lamb, tarragon lamb jus, roasted potatoes, pistachio salsa verde, & seasonal vegetables
Vol-au-Vent$26.00
Puff pastry topped with sautéed shrimp, Flambé with Pastis served mushroom cream sauce, & sugar snap peas
Gâteau de Crabe$28.00
Dungeness crab cakes with roasted sweet potatoes, seasonal vegetables, served with tartar sauce & drizzled with balsamic reduction
Moules Marinières$26.00
Sautéed Mussels in pastis cream sauce, shallots, fennel, & leek, served with garlic pomme frites
Scallops$36.00
Pan-seared scallops with asparagus, morel mushroom cream sauce, and parsnip purée
Saumon Poêlés$28.00
Pan-seared Salmon topped olive tapenade, roasted garlic yogurt sauce, roasted potatoes, & seasonal vegetables
Ratatouille$24.00
Ratatouille with a fried polenta cake, basil pesto, Goat cheese, broccolini, roasted tomato sauce, & balsamic reduction
Lasagnes au Boeuf$24.00
Lasagna with ground Beef & Gruyère cheese, Bechamel sauce, served with seasonal vegetables

What 1,204 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
French

Review summary

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La Sen Bistro in Walnut Creek is a "true gem" offering an exquisite blend of French and Vietnamese cuisine. Known for its "consistently excellent" dishes like duck confit and mushroom soup, this cozy spot delights with attentive service and a charming atmosphere. Guests rave about the "wonderfully prepared" meals and "superb service," making it a favorite for special occasions and date nights.

1,205 Reviews

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William
San Francisco
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was our 1st time eating at La Sen and other than the slightly long-awaited for our table (we had a reservation), it was great. The food was delicious, the ambiance was nice, it felt like we were in a bistro in Paris and our server; Darren, was very cool. In addition, the prices were reasonable. We're definitely adding La Sen to our restaurant "rotation ".
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Cheryl
VIP
San Francisco
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great new years dinner ! All of food is delicious
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Brandon
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent. Great portion sizes. I would come back again.
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Melissa
VIP
San Francisco
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely the best restaurant in Walnut Creek. Impeccable experience every time.
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Daniel
VIP
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Clare, the waiter, was prompt, attentive, and sensitive to our needs. The food was excellent. One person in our group said his pork chop was the best he ever had. Highly recommend this Bistro!
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Joy
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great date night at La Sen. It feels like we’re back in Paris.
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Foodie
VIP
San Francisco
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’re so happy La Sen is open for lunch again! It’s such a treat to enjoy an elegant luncheon in lovely surroundings and be served authentic French cuisine.
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mary
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best restaurants in Walnut Creek and the best French restaursnt I’ve been to outside of Paris! Must have dishes-duck pate, french onion soup, mussels, lamb shank and crème brulet. To die for. Also great service and ambience. You must try this as soon as possible!!!
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Anil
VIP
San Francisco
171 reviews
5.0
171 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely outstanding and great value for the price. Surprised that we did not get to try it sooner. Will be back soon. Was a great way to have our Christmas lunch.
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Patricia
San Francisco
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice Christmas lunch since our family was gone this year. Onion soup was delicious. Crab cakes very good - apparently the crab came from Canada since our crab season has not begun.
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FAQs

Walnut Creek Branch - La Sen Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (925) 448-8187.

Walnut Creek Branch - La Sen Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 1204 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

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Google Map for Walnut Creek Branch - La Sen Bistro

1606 N Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596-4609

Additional information

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

Website
https://lasenbistro.com/index.html
Phone number
(925) 448-8187
Catering
Catering is available for special events including wedding and other special occasion gathering.

Walnut Creek Branch - La Sen Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Escargot de Bourgogne

Boeuf Bourguignon

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Starters

Beef Steak Tartare$22.00

Paté de Foie de Canard$16.00

Calamari Frits$16.00

Escargot de Bourgogne$16.00

Soupe à l'Oignon$14.00

Soupe du Jour$12.00

Salade de Crabe$16.00

Salade Confit de Canard$16.00

Salade au Roquefort$12.00

Salade de Poire$12.00

Salade de César$12.00

Entrees

Confit de Canard$28.00

Magret de Canard Rôti$34.00

Boeuf Bourguignon$35.00

Coq au Vin$28.00

Entrecôte$43.00

Côtelettes de Porc$28.00

Côtelettes d'Agneau Grillées$45.00

Vol-au-Vent$26.00

Gâteau de Crabe$28.00

Moules Marinières$26.00

Scallops$36.00

Saumon Poêlés$28.00

Ratatouille$24.00

Lasagnes au Boeuf$24.00

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