Aquitaine

A friend and I stopped in for an impromptu Sunday night dinner and it turned out to be one of those meals you think about all week...or all month. The space inside is cozy, rustic, and something like a cross between a Parisian patio terrace and a friend's dining room. Our waiter was so courteous and friendly, happy to talk about wines and food with us - and the chef even stopped by during dinner to ask how we were enjoying it. And wow, we sure did enjoy it. To begin with, the wine list here is nuts - there's 20+ year old Y'quem in the case in the dining room, and on by the glass noteworthy pours like a 2014 California Cab Franc and a 2020 St Emilion that were both absolutely delightful and frankly a bargain. But the food, oh my stars, the food. We had a feeling this place would do beef carpaccio right and were not disappointed - it was fantastic, fresh, delicious. But our main entrees were just flavor as art. My friend's steak was cooked to a perfect rare (at her request) but still had a great seared crust and the fries were those perfectly crispy on the outside skinny bistro fries that are so good when done right. I got the cassoulet off the specials menu and...wow. Such a beautiful, warm, savory marriage of flavors. Beans that were tender, yet firm, and a mix of meat on the bone and sausage that had all stewed perfectly into a rich broth. By far one of the best single dishes I have ever eaten. It transported me around the world to a grandma's kitchen somewhere in rural France. And the folks here were very nice about us dining in a bit past closing time - we hardly noticed the time flying by. I cannot wait to return again, and again.

Lovely early dinner at Aquitaine on a Friday night (1/10/25).Shared the deviled eggs, cauliflower beignets, and grilled romaine w/ boquerones. Dude had the steak frites, and I had the mussels as my main dish.Deviled eggs were good - and I love that we each got a whole egg (4 halves to an order), the cauliflower was on special and had a light aioli and orange wedges, the grilled romaine was everything I want in a Caesar type salad - the boquerones really made the dish. My mussels were flavorful and came with two pieces of thick toast for the broth, and my husband said the steak was exactly as he ordered it.Service was really friendly and helpful. We ended up ordering a bottle of the Bordeaux Blend, Bellevue Figeac, St. Emilion 2016 - nice and dry. Finished the meal with the sunday, the perfect size to share between 2 people.Overall, a nice date night, casual but with some schmancy bits.

Great service! Staff was very friendly and made it a pleasant dinner. I had the cauliflower special and the french onion soup, both excellent. My friends had the duck salad, romaine salad, scallops and burger. Most things were good but they said the burger was average. Would recommend trying more of the french food here. Cozy ambiance, they even have couches!

Absolute s*itshow on valentine's day. Made a reservation. There was a big wait for lots of people. Seated people were complaining they had no food for over an hour. A lot of tables with people had no food/drinks. Front of house was overwhelmed. Whoever is running/staffing this place has no idea what they are doing. I blame management/owners for clearly not understanding the business and understaffing on such a busy day. Ridiculous.

Their happy hour menu offers a handful of options, we got the petit croque monsieur, crab stuffed mushrooms, mussels, and wings for $8 each. It was a good amount for 2 people!Service was great, friendly people and they brought out sidferent wines and beers to choose from, from the menu. The environment was welcoming and had nice quaint French decor - i especially enjoyed the couch seating and edges of wall that were lines with wine bottle corks.

Food is not very good. Service is friendly if a bit slow. Plus was churros for dessert!

Cute french spot not too far from Market @ Church.Came here for dinner during the week; made reservations but didn't need them - place was empty.Overall had a good experience. The menu was a bit "light" and lacked options, but everything we ordered was well prepared and delicious.I had the duck reuben, which was good - but I'd say average when compared to prior reubens I've had. My partner had the mussels marmandes which were actually really good and above average to mussels we've ordered at other french restaurants. We ordered both the pommes frites and polenta fries; I'd recommend just order the pommes frites (i.e. french fries) which are plentiful and also about average.Service was good, and ambiance was nice.I'd recommend to try the place out if you're in the neighborhood and in the mood for french food.

Nice wine bar with some wonderful French food including cheese, and other happy hour items. You can also be seated at one of two couches if not dining.

I've been to Aquitaine three times over the past year, and it's quickly become my go-to spot for date night with my partner. Every visit has been a fantastic experience.Ambiance:Aquitaine has this cozy, welcoming vibe that's totally unpretentious. The comfy couches, high ceilings, and fun French-themed decor make it feel really inviting. It's usually pretty quiet, which is perfect for a relaxed, intimate meal.Service:The service here is amazing. The staff is super attentive but not in your face. Honestly, I've only experienced service this good at places that cost four times as much. The servers and host make you feel like a friend without being overbearing. They really know how to make you feel welcome.Food:The food at Aquitaine is incredible. We've tried a bunch of appetizers like the Brussels sprouts (a must-have), mussels, and caramelized eggplant. For mains, the cassoulet was delicious, the duck reuben was fantastic, and the scallops were tasty. The food is always carefully plated and looks great, but it's really all about the flavor.Standout Dishes:The bone marrow toasts and the charcuterie board are absolute standouts. I'm still dreaming about them! They're just so well-prepared and delicious.Drinks:If you go, you have to try the La Rappiere cocktail. It's their take on an Aperol Spritz and it's awesome. The drink menu has a great selection, so there's something for everyone.Dessert:Dessert at Aquitaine is a treat. The crème brûlée is served at room temperature, which is perfect. It's such a pet peeve of mine when desserts come out cold from the fridge. The churros are also fantastic--fresh and not too sweet, just right to end the meal.Overall:Going to Aquitaine feels like finding a hidden gem in Paris that only locals know about. I highly recommend it for a fun date night or a night out with friends. It's great for catching up because it's quiet enough to have a conversation but lively enough that you don't feel like you have to whisper.Aquitaine has never let me down, and I can't wait to go back for more amazing meals.

Stopped in tonight for dinner, cute place, must be popular based on the reservations and how fast it filled up at 6:30-7:00. I had the steak wife had the scallops. Both were good. My steak & frites were cool- when served. The garlic sauce on the steakMay be the problem, since it is not heated. But maybe serve the steak HOT, with the sauce on the side. Frites were also cool/old. Don't know why restaurants try to serve frites if they are not going to be HOT. But we will go back!!