La Fourchette

Reviews about La Fourchette

• 2 / 5

  By A Google User
  The crepe app was burned black. The swordfish entree was raw. They were not busy so I don't really know why this happend. Oh wait, it must have been that professional chef in the kitchen. You know the one wearing a muscle t-shirt. I could not believe such a quaint and upscale casual restaurant would allow there kitchen staff to wear gangster muscle T's in the kitchen. It is also very unsanitary and against health code violations. I could really handle all except that and also the manager never even acknowledging that I never even ate because my 2 orders were prepared incorrectly. Oh wait, that's right he was to busy drinking wine at the bar. My wife did enjoy her meal and the service was excellent. I really felt bad for the server because she was concearned but it seemed no one else was.
  May 11, 2017
• 5 / 5

  By Jerome Dane
  My wife and I are French, and this is the most authentic experience we've ever had in the US. The owners have done an amazing job replicating the experience of eating in a casual bistro in Paris. Sadly, that's the reason some of these negative reviews by Americans are so bad. You have to know what to expect.
  
  The food is truly excellent. It's by no means the best French food you will ever have, but it is by far the best we have ever had here. In France, it would be considered above average, casual fare, the kind you expect to pay little for but truly enjoy. It's this kind of unpretentious fare that we've been longing for.
  
  You should expect smaller portions and higher prices for some dishes. Although you wouldn't pay as much in France, it's worth the little extra to get this quality here in America. For example, the 3 slices of foie gras we ordered as an appetizer cost us $20, but they were delicious. This is not something easy to find here in the states. If you do, it's usually terrible. The only downside was that it was served a little warmer than we would have liked.
  
  The service is indeed terrible by American standards, but we felt right at home. In America, you expect immediate service, and you want the check delivered the second you've put the last bite in your mouth. In France, it is extremely rude to bring the check before you actually ask for it, as it would imply that the waiters are trying to get rid of you so they can give your table to another customer. Many aspects of life are much more laid back in France. People take time to appreciate friends and food, and the speed of service allows for this. Go with those you love.
  
  We had no reservation when we arrived, but we were seated relatively quickly (10 minute wait at the bar while arrived). Our order was also misplaced or misunderstood, but they were packed and it was very noisy.
  
  Take your time. Enjoy yourself. Roll with it.
  April 23, 2017
• 5 / 5

  By Chet Smith
  We went here for my wife's birthday. We had requested a large quiet table and that is exactly what we got in a quiet corner of the dining room. Service was exquisite and so was the food. We were treated to a complimentary champagne for my wife's birthday. It was our little piece of Paris for an evening.
  
  When we return to Charleston, we will return to La Fourchette and you should too
  November 06, 2016