3 Best French Restaurants in St Louis, MO

Expert-recommended Top 3 French Restaurants in St Louis, Missouri. All of our french cuisines actually face a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes customer reviews, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost and general excellence. You deserve only the best!

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BRASSERIE BY NICHE

4580 Laclede Avenue,
St Louis, MO 63108 Directions

Since 2009

Specialities:

Sweet Beignets Pastry Du Jour Granola Perfect Brioche French Toast Quiche French Breakfast Eggs En Cocotte Egg Plate Veggie Hash Eggs Benedict Croque Madame Country Pâté Sausage Sandwich Brasserie Burger Frisée Salad French Onion Soup Tamarind Maple Glazed Carrots Pan-seared Trout Amandine Braised Beef Roasted Chicken Bistro Steak Mussels Duck Confit Floating Island Chocolate Mousse Classic Profiteroles Cherry Clafoutis Assortment of Cookies Selection of Ice Creams or Sorbet Selection of Cheeses Chrysanthemum Peach Galette Vegetable Vol au Vent Pan-seared Branzino Amandine

" Brasserie by Niche serves dinner and weekend brunch in a classic setting with large windows overlooking the street. The restaurant has the charm of a French brasserie and a menu full of French favorites like mussels and steak frites. Their popular dishes include French onion soup, chicken liver pâté, wild Burgundy escargot, and goat cheese tart. They also provide catering for special events and have gift cards available. You can choose valet parking, outdoor seating, or curbside pickup for convenience. They offer elegant private dining for brunch, dinner, or cocktail-style events. Each menu includes popular French dishes from their main menu, and they are happy to accommodate dietary needs and special requests. Their French breakfast includes a six-minute egg, fresh vegetables, city ham, apple butter, a croissant, and Fromage d'Affinois cheese.

2026 Highlights: The founder of Brasserie by Niche is chef Gerard Craft. They have been operating for over 15 years in this field. Brasserie by Niche offers patio and outdoor dining."

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Menu:

Amuse Bouche
Cured Olives $11.95
Citrus & Fennel $11.95
Gougères $11.50
Cervelle De Canut $11.95
Hors D'Oeuvres
French Onion Soup $16.95
Chicken Liver Mousse $15.95
Goat Cheese Tart $17.95
Steak Tartare $18.95
Wild Burgundy Escargot $18.95
Salades
Mixed Lettuces $15.50
Bibb Lettuce $14.95
Lyonnaise Salad $18.95
Fromage
Selection Of Cheeses $19.95
Plats
Vegetable Vol Au Vent $29.95
Pan-Seared Branzino Amandine $35.95
Braised Beef $36.95
Roasted Chicken $35.95
Croque Madame $21.95
Brasserie Burger $21.95
Bistro Steak $40.95
Mussels $33.95
Confit Duck Leg $38.95
Sides
Macaroni & Cheese $13.95
Potato PuréE $11.95
French Green Beans $10.95
Pomme Frites $10.95
Glazed Carrots $10.95
Dessert
Floating Island $15.50
Chocolate Mousse $15.50
Classic Profiteroles $15.50

Contact:

(314) 454-0600

Mon-Sat: 5pm - 10pm
Sun: 5pm - 9pm
Brunch:
Sun: 10am - 2pm
Happy Hour: Sun-Thu: 5pm - 6pm

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CAFE PROVENCAL

427 South Kirkwood Road,
St Louis, MO 63122 Directions

Since 1995

Specialities:

Scallops Crab Cakes Trio of Provence Smoked Trout Smoked Salmon Pizza Homemade Pasta Soup of The Day Onion Soup Caesar Salad Green Salad Celeriac Beetroot Salad Salmon with Mustard Grilled Trout Niçoise Salad Bergerac Chicken Béarnaise Fillet Pork Hunter Beef Stew The Impossible Burger Poulet Grillé Pan Bagnat Reuben Provençal Croque-madame Salade de Poulet Burger Provençal Escargots Coquilles Saint-Jacques Saumon Fumé Pâté Maison Pommes Frites Salade Verte Salade César Salade et Soupe Soupe À L’oignon Soupe du Jour Quiche du Jour Salade Niçoise Poulet César

" Cafe Provencal provides French lunch and dinner in a cozy, farmhouse-style setting with the option to sit in their garden area. The restaurant is located 14.2 miles from St. Louis. Café Provencal is located in Woodbine Center. They focus on simplicity, freshness, and the flavors of Provence. Café Provencal serves provence-style dishes made with fresh, local ingredients, complemented by expertly paired wines and desserts. Café Provençal is celebrating its 30th anniversary. You can eat indoors, relax on the patio, or enjoy drinks at the bar. The menu includes vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible and offers high-quality service at a fair price. They also offer dine-in, takeout, and outdoor seating. Café Provencal also serves great cocktails.

2026 Highlights: The founder and chef-owner of Café Provençal is Eddie Neill, and the co-owner is John Schreiner. Café Provençal also offers in-house dining."

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Menu:

Appetizers
Escargots $16
Coquilles Saint-Jacques $18
Trio De Provence $14
Saumon Fumé $14
PâTé Maison $14
Pommes Frites $7
Salads
Salade Verte $6
Salade César $6
Salade And Soupe $11
Soups
Soupe à L’Oignon $7 Bowl $6 Cup
Soupe Du Jour $6 Bowl $5 Cup
Main Courses
Quiche Du Jour $13
Salade Niçoise $20
Poulet César $16
Saumon à La Moutarde $18
Poulet Aux Champignons $16
Sandwiches
Poulet Grillé $15
Pan Bagnat $15
Reuben Provençal $15
Croque-Madame $15
Salade De Poulet $15
Burger Provençal $15

Contact:

(314) 822-5440

Tue-Fri: 11am -2pm|5pm - 10pm
Sat: 5pm - 10pm
Sun & Mon: Closed

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THE CROSSING

7823 Forsyth Boulevard, Clayton,
St Louis, MO 63105 Directions

Since 1998

Specialities:

Classic Caesar Field Greens The Crossing’s Beet Salad Strozzapreti Casarecce Torchio Tagliolini Cheddar Burger Grilled Chicken Sandwich The Crossing’s Blue Crab Cake Sandwich Salmon BLT Grilled Chicken Entrée Missouri Trout Atlantic Salmon Gulf Shrimp Scampi The Crossing’s Blue Crab Cake Entrée Soup Mixed Greens Romaine Salad Grilled Chicken The Crossing’s Blue Crab Cake Sea Scallops

" The Crossing combines French and Italian flavors in a classy and welcoming setting. The restaurant is located 9.3 miles from St. Louis. Chef Jim Fiala is the founder of the restaurant. The Crossing is known for its beautifully presented dishes and rich flavors. This is a great place for a romantic date or a special dinner with friends. They cook only with olive oil, butter, clarified butter, and beef tallow. They make their pasta and bread with imported Italian flour. Their Classic Caesar salad includes Romaine lettuce, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, and croutons. The Crossing is a must-visit for food lovers. They also offer gift cards, and you can choose to dine in, order takeout, or make a reservation. They have a Tasting Menu available every night, perfect for smaller groups who want to try and enjoy a mix of different dishes.

2026 Highlights: The Crossing has 28 years of experience in the restaurant industry. Their signature dish is the Blue Cheese Soufflé, an amuse-bouche."

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Menu:

Starters
Soup $9.00
Classic Caesar $9.00
Mixed Greens $9.00
Romaine Salad $9.00
Entrées Salads
Classic Caesar $15.00
Field Greens $15.00
The Crossing’s Beet Salad $18.00
House Made Pastas
Strozzapreti $25.00
Casarecce $25.00
Torchio $25.00
Tagliolini $28.00
Sandwiches
Cheddar Burger $17.00
Grilled Chicken $17.00
The Crossing’s Blue Crab Cake $23.00
Salmon BLT $25.00
Entrées
Grilled Chicken $23.00
Missouri Trout $27.00
Atlantic Salmon $32.00
Gulf Shrimp Scampi $29.00
The Crossing’s Blue Crab Cake $29.00
Sea Scallops $35.00

Contact:

(314) 721-7375

Lunch: Mon-Fri: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Dinner: Mon-Sat: 5pm - 9pm
Sun: Closed

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