La Fougasse @ Sofitel Luxury Hotel

04/19/2008 Posted by arsenalbrandon

I have eaten here 3 times and everytime was wonderful. The service is almost as good as the top restaurants in town. The food is comparable to the top restaurants as well. I have always had one of the fish entrees and they always cook it perfect for the particular type of fish. The wine by the glass selection is good, some nice French and Cali selections. The kitchen is open to the restaurant as are several fireplaces which make the atmosphere fantastic. Romantic diner to a nice business meal. I brought some of my foodie friends from Singapore here for a business meeting and they love it so much they went back the next night. These guys have been to all the top ones here, 112, 20/21, la belle vie, etc. and I believe they talked about this restaurant more afterwords they any others. Will be going back a few times every year. As a foodie I was surprised more people don't talk about this restaurant. It is in my top 15.

Pros: They do everything right

Cons: They aren't closer to my house

01/14/2008 Posted by suddendeals_com

Went for a birthday a few months ago. It's a great looking place inside and the staff is great. However, the menu selection is pretty small and didn't find any exciting items I wanted to try. They also don't have a drinks menu or a signature drink but will make most things you request. The fruit cake is awesome!

Pros: atmosphere

Cons: menu items

01/11/2008 Posted by dbep99

We had a nice dinner in the restaurant which has a very nice ambiance. It was just very quiet the night we went. The service was very professional hightly recommended for service.

Pros: Service, Ambiance

Cons: Quiet but I like that!

11/13/2007 Posted by csharbani

We went in for a birthday dinner. The atmosphere (cozy fireplace) and staff were nice, There were hardly a few people dining here at the time we visited (8 pm on a weekday). They brought us a complimentary salad and dessert. But the food was pretty ordinary and well below our expectations. We eat out a lot and have done so at lots of nice places in the Twin Cities area, but this was pretty disappointing. The frog legs, the grilled fish or the dessert (chocolate cake or something) were just about ok. There are several better places than this for the same money. Don't go there if you have great food in mind. Wouldn't visit again for sure!

Pros: Parking, Service

Cons: Food

07/14/2007 Posted by popof

I was suprised to see that many comments considering this restaurant as French. My fiancé and I decided to go there for our anniversary, and we had a wonderful time. We had the chance to talk to chef Serge who told us that It is a medditerranean restaurant with influences from all over. Yes South of France, but also spain (The paella is fantastic and the presentation will make you fall out of your chair), Italy and this month they are featuring a greek special. If you have a chance ask for Serge or the restaurant manager they are both french and they will guide you to the menu and wine pairing. The chef is funny and will defenitly entertain a part of your meal. Greg was our waiter and was very accomodating and knowledgeable. There is no dressing code and the atmosphere is very cosy. Price are reasonnable, it will depend on the wine you're choosing. Overall a great experience.

Pros: very nice people, ask for serge

Cons: parking lot

07/11/2007 Posted by uradel

If ever there was a tacky venue created for the untraveled parvenu, this is it. Blending traditional French harlequin with contemporary is not a good recipe for atmosphere. Mediocre food & a vodka bar... this does not feel like France. We ran the gamut this month entertaining out of state family & friends. There have been some gems and some bloopers. You know what this one is. All in a dining room filled with uptight people who secretly feel very uncomfortable trying to dress well. (Arrivistes) You get the distinct impression the whole joint is screaming for social approval. It doesn't have mine.

Cons: an insult

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05/16/2007 Posted by aralsto

While the food was good, and the server knowledgeable, I couldn’t shake the feeling that the rest of the patrons were so obsessed with themselves, they couldn’t relax & enjoy. Not only that, but they were LOUD - I wanted to yell across the restaurant, "Lady, I'm trying to eat here - please stop talking about your friends botched plastic surgery! " This place serves good food, but if you are looking for an intimate meal with your friends or partner, this is not it – my wife and I were actually relieved to get out of there!

02/15/2007 Posted by jayleck

We picked the V-Day menu and it was wonderful. The food was fantastic. I enjoyed the salad because of the complex flavors of the dressing and the cheese. The Valentine’s Day desert was spectacular; two marshmallow-like hearts drizzled with chocolate served with raspberries and strawberries. I'm drooling just thinking about it. The fillet was quite good, cooked to the perfect medium rare. The service was excellent. Waitress and host were very helpful and very polite. I will go again for sure, this time perhaps to try their Italian menu.

Pros: Food is excellent

Cons: Can't think of any

11/14/2006 Posted by silvergreen

I love brunch. To me it is the best meal ever created. So when I can get my butt up out of bed early enough to get it I love to go to this place. The food is excellent. The best time to go is in Spring or Summer when you can sit outside and leisurely sip on your sangria between trips to the buffet. Service was outstanding, probably the best I've had at a buffet/bruch ever.

Pros: brunch

10/27/2006 Posted by natasha1975

I went to La Fougasse restaurant with my husband and 3 year old son. Usually I am very picky about the place I eat at.... La Fougasse lived up to its glamour of being a wonderful restaurant at Hotel Sofitel. My 3 yr old son, Jim (husband) and I had a wonderful dining experience. The Whole Fish on their menu was the best I ever experience. Service was efficient, and non-intrusive. Jim and I loved it and surely will go back often. Thanks, Natasha

Pros: fire place, children's menu, gracious service