Le Rendez-vous

It was everything we hoped it to be. EXCELLENT food. I got the Wellington. It melted in your mouth. My boyfriend got the duck. Delicious. The sauce was wonderful and the portion was huge. We shared the tomato bisque. Their bread was wonderful. We shared a crème brûlée. Perfection. Service was incredible. Seems like a giant family there. Everyone helping everyone. It was a bit warm in the building but great.

Was searching best of Tucson happy hour, and according to Tucson Foodies, they listed this restaurant as having glasses of wine for 6.00, which they do not offer, they do offer small bites of appetizers for 11.00 each, but no wine specials. Ordered 2 glasses at 11.00 each and each pour was short, in a smaller wine glass; no big deal, so we got a fresh bottle of the same wine for 42.00 which was totally different, which means we had yesterday's bottle by the glass, so now we know not to order by the glass. Final bill was incorrect at 16.00 per glass-if you do eat in this restaurant just know you are better off with a bottle. Steak frites were fine, not great, a little heavy on tarragon, meat wasn't the freshest. 26.00 for that dish. Music was nice but the place could use some updating for sure, they seem to have regulars that reserve the banquettes in what they refer to as the "bistro"Watched several older couples request the bistro so there was a lot of rearranging chairs as it didn't seem like they wanted to sit in the back room-one clue is that people gravitate to where the bar is located and build off of that-my guess is the owners may not own that property and it's too bad because the potential could be there with some renovation to make it feel more inviting. Would probably not return.

We came here on a Thursday night and, despite being late due to another appointment, they were kind enough to seat us anyway. We chose to sit on the more casual side, as it has booths and is much more comfortable.As for the drinks, the Sidecar was too sweet for my taste, the Aviation was just okay, and while the Kir Royale started off bitter, it grew on me by the end. The Brûléed Fashion was delicious with a nice caramelized flavor.The sea bass was plain without the sauce, but the sauce itself was too rich and buttery. On the other hand, the salmon was cooked perfectly, and even the accompaniments and sauce were spot-on. The escargot was also delicious. I didn't care for the mussels or their sauce, and the brie was too rich for me--I could only manage one bite.

Absolutely love this spot. They have small plates of beautiful food. I had the escargot and mini Wellington, both were delicious. We had small plates so we could save room for desserts. I had the Grand Marnier Soufflé and yes it is so worth it. This is an amazing French restaurant and the staff are always amazing.

From the looks of the exterior, one wouldn't think this restaurant would be as classy as it is. Initially, I was afraid I arrived at the wrong place, or the internet lied to me by saying it was open when it actually wasn't. Thankfully, that wasn't the case as I discovered the entrance was in the back of the building- inside the parking lot. My partner & I had a reservation for 5:45pm, and we were greeted by a employee right away. We were taken to a clean seating area, placed in front of a large painting that sparked conversation while we waited for our food. In fact, the whole dining area was decorated with unique paintings. In retrospect, I remember commenting on at least three of them. Our server introduced himself swiftly, and introduced the special meals that were taking place that day- including a Chilean Sea Bass that I would go on to order for myself. For starters, my partner & I shared a French Onion Soup & Escargot along with complimentary bread & butter. All of it was absolutely delicious and fresh! Tip: Try to refrain from eating all your bread if you're ordering Escargot; you're going to want to save it to soak up the delicious sauce. For entrees, my partner ordered a Roasted Duck to pair with my Sea Bass, and both were great. The fish took the edge though since I didn't like scavenging for bones while eating the duck; plus, the Sea Bass melted in your mouth so well, I made an audible delighted sound when I had my first bite. Normally, I wouldn't order dessert, but it was a special occasion, so I indulged in a Grand Marnier Soufflé while my partner had the highly recommend Crepes Suzette. What more could I say that I haven't said already? The dessert was incredible, and for my first time having Soufflé, this was a great introduction. I won't deny that part of my raving over this restaurant had to do with the special event my partner & I were celebrating, which could make things more rose-tinted, per say, but I like to believe that the atmosphere of the restaurant enhanced our joy.Though the dining area was small, it was filled with warmth. I cannot speak for the employees personal feelings on their jobs, but I'll say at the very least that they appeared to love their work and in turn, their enthusiasm made me more excited to try their food. The decorations piqued my interest to learn more about them, like one would feel in The Louvre Museum in Paris. Even the other attendees, whom come from all walks of life, contributed to the good vibes. I saw groups of friends catching up, couples engrossed in their own world, families celebrating birthdays, and several parties had an employee take photos for them to commemorate their big night out. I'm pretty sensitive to my environment, and oftentimes can feel overstimulated when it becomes too stressful, but at Le Rendez-Vous, it was different. Sure, there was a lot going on, but instead of feeling anxious, I remained in a state of calm (and that's not just because I had a Blonde Cosmo cocktail). The happiness exuded off everyone was noticed by me, and as a result, I too was happy. Happier leaving than I was when I entered. I felt gratitude for my partner choosing this place, and even more that I have a chance to experience more wondrous things like how I felt here. Call me overly sentimental, but I cannot deny that this is how I felt. Le Rendez-vous isn't just a place that serves food; it's a place that'll make you feel loved.

Since end of the long reign of Janos Wilder on the Tucson haute cuisine scene, Le Rendez-Vous seems to be the next heir apparent located in a boonies location away from central downtown. However, the local gentry have bee lined to this French oasis. I was a last minute "walk in" on a Thursday at 6pm, and the staff was welcoming & placed me in a comfortable patio covered by a very permanent, crimson canopy. The permanent dining room seems more formal with white plaster walls & rustic open beamed ceiling. 1) Not on the official menu, I asked if Foie Gras Grillé were available? Because Foie Gras is incorporated in their Beef Wellington, the answer was yes!  Quick seared dark brown to provide a meaty texture with light hash marks decorated by a scrim of foam. Drizzles of aged sweet grapey Aceto Balsamico. The fatty, rich, light liver organ meat flavour was accompanied by two confited black cherries, Cornichon, mixed salad and slices of toasted Brioche.  1a) Classic pairing of Haut Sauternes Roumieu 2020 undergoing Pourriture Noble. Sweet, lush, honey-like with bouquet like orange, lychee, passion fruit. 2) Canard Montmorency: A roasted half duck nicely browned in a dark Sauce Demi-Glace. Three black cherries infused with Bourbon. Small mélange of lightly sautéed veggies. Montmorency north of Paris was noted for its sour cherries in France.   2a) Nice, by the glass, dark stone fruit, juicy Côtes du Rhône made from Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah. 3) Pithivier: Not the usual rounded puff pastry. La Rendez-Vous version looks like a rolled up Crêpe stuffed with frangipane almond paste sprinkled with snowy confectioners' sugar. Squiggles of chocolate syrup, garnished with strawberry & spearmint leaves.  3a) Café Americano in a stainless steel vacuum serving pitcher to maintain warmth. Service is adequate to friendly varying with the staff member. Since it was a full house, everyone was busy trying to coördinate & keep up with the orders. Although it's not une étoile in the Guide Michelin, the bistro French fare here is quite good.  4 stars

Spent a special evening at Le Rendez-vous and were not disappointed. The atmosphere is sweet and fits the bill for a Parisian night out in Tucson. The food was classic and tasty. The veal was cooked perfectly! The duck was also incredible and rich with rhe cherries. Wish we would have tried the souffle - next time! But the Crème brûlée was delicious and a nice way to cap the meal with a glass of sherry or espresso. The staff were attentive- despite the place being packed as well.

I've eaten in fine dining establishments worldwide. Le Rendezvous is, simply put, in the top 5 restaurants in which I've eaten in my life. It's hard for me to move past the appetizers. They are all simply amazing. The escargot is nearly perfect (sorry folks, my wife makes the best escargot in the world). The pate is perfect. The service is exceptional. What can I say about the mains? The Wellington, Salmon, Duck, Veal medallions, are all magnificent. I cannot say enough about this place. We fly/ride into Tucson once or twice per year. Les Rendezvous is the only thing we MUST do on every trip. I have dreams about the food.

This was our first time dining here. Our friends (several couples) all say this is one of their favorite restaurants so we thought we'd give it a try. While the service was great the food itself was just okay. The restaurant is in an older building and in need of updating but it was clean. I would go back and give it another try someday but not super excited to go back right away.

Wine and sea bass were very good. The salad with pears disappointed...they had only a passing acquaintance with a pear. Similarly, the veal with apples, over done, had little familiarity with an Apple. Service was fine. It was very expensive.