LA FERME

Let's describe the restaurant - a french restaurant "out of place" in Alexandria Minnesota. So they serve sandwiches at lunch and dinner as a necessary way to provide interest in the restaurant.But - they have a very interesting french style dinner menu as well. Intriguing.We were traveling and our anniversary was while we were in Alexandria. We wanted something special, and a french dinner seemed cool. But wait. They had a "chef's table" as well. Not an everyday thing, and not inexpensive, but - a chef's table in Alexandria Minnesota?We were totally there. A five course meal, wines accompanying, and it was totally delightful. We often blog our travels, and we wrote pages about this meal. Kudos to Matthew and Amber!

We have been to this restaurant several times while my husband has a conference at Arrowwood resort. The food and service are excellent! I loved the pasta. So delicious and creamy with tasty vegetables. My husbands meal of pork chops was the best he has ever tasted. It really is fine food made well. Please don't miss this opportunity to enjoy fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere. We enjoy it every year. Only wish we lived closer!

This quaint little place is farm to table with all locally sourced ingredients and it shows in the quality, taste, and presentation. If you are looking for a place to grab brunch or even just a light lunch this is the place. Definitely coming back to try their dinner menu.

A significant wedding anniversary celebration happened while my spouse and I were traveling. We found ourselves in Alexandria, MN on our special day and choose to celebrate our union at La Ferme. We truly had a five star dining experience. Our meal was totally amazing from the beginning course to the finish. Seated at the Chef's Table we placed ourselves in the very capable hands of Chef Matthew and Wine Aficionado Amber. Our experience began with prosecco, followed by an amuse bouche. This was followed with an Asian Fusion appetizer complimented with an Eden Valley Dry Riesling. Our next course was pheasant complimented with a Dry Rose. This course was followed by lamb sausage sourced from their farm and paired with a Pinotage. Then the best, in my opinion, - Ox Tail paired with a Toscana. The last course was dessert, Pot de Creme, and it was fabulous! Dessert was paired with a Sherry - One we will seek out when we return home. This meal was amazing. The pictures I've posted will allow you to dine with your eyes.

Solid ratings but misleading/not worth the price. Ambiance and service were good. Food was another disappointing story. We ordered a $25 pizza (not French) which was stone dry and not edible. We ordered the $50 steak which was good (not French) but there were not enough potatoes. Wish there were more substance. Spent almost $200 for our special occasion but would not recommend based on food.

Unique meals in Alexandria with a focus on fresh ingredients. Enjoy the eclectic environment, wish they were open more! My favorite lunch time item is the Thai Noodle Salad with buckwheat noodles fresh bell peppers, pea pods and carrots.

Bautiful little bistro! Like walking into New Orleans with the atmosphere. The food is all homemade and amazing!

I always enjoy the freshly cooked food at La Ferme.I love the unique soups. The ambiance is fairly simple but the servers are professional and helpful

My wife and I were looking for a spot to celebrate a significant anniversary. Lucky for us we decided to try La Ferme for dinner. We opted for the three-course chef's table dinner which began with a wonderful Prosecco. Our first course was a Mexican inspired Elote accompanied by a Sonoma County Chardonnay--not exactly French, but amazing! Our entree was a filet mignon with oven roasted potatoes and a sour cherry Demi glacé and an Italian Rosso. Dessert was cheesecake with caramel sauce.Our evening was perfect! Matthew and Amber are wonderful hosts who obviously love making others happy. La Ferme should not be missed if you are in or near Alexandria, Minnesota.

Amazing service and even more amazing food! My Fiancé ordered the Chipotle Turkey sandwich with the soup of the day(Duck Dumpling) She absolutely fell in love with the soup. I was a bit more conservative on my pallet and stuck with a Bacon Cheese burger(Bizzo Burger) with fried potatoes. Everything was cooked to perfection. The setting for the restaurant was homely and intimate. The other guests were all enjoying them selves as well, adding to the pleasant ambiance. I highly recommend anyone new to area to give La Ferme a try. If we lived closer, I could see myself being a regular. Thank you Amber and Matthew for the hospitality!