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Stefan and his team are truly outstanding.
Le Comptoir in Marin stands out among restaurants, offering exquisite food and a delightful ambiance. A definite treat. 5 stars.
Be the first to ReplyWent to shop for some French ingredients.
The owner was so incredibly grumpy and rude. I will never go into that place ever again. I've lived in San Rafael 17 years and have no clue how they stay in business. The duck is grossly sweet and not cooked properly (I've had it twice. Forgot about the first time I had it). Awful. And I'm a caterer. I know my food. But I also know how a customer should feel when giving their money to a local shoppe. Forget it!
Be the first to ReplyThis review is for their shop next-door to the restaurant.
I walk by the shop almost every day as I live in town, and I see the owner drinking wine in the morning, puffing on his pipe, and I never see anybody in the shop and word on the street is that the owner is an unfriendly gruff dude, but a friend recently celebrated his 60th birthday and said that French anchovies were one of his favorite snacks while living in France at one point. So I braved, the storm, went in and decided to give the shop, my hard earned money, for my friends birthday. The owner is exactly as described in every bad review on this site. He's gruff, rude, drunk, apparently doing you a favor by existing. I've never eaten at the restaurant mainly because I don't like that they don't even have a sign out front that says the name of the restaurant! That in and of itself I find offensive. I won't be going back.
Be the first to ReplyOh, where do I even begin with Le Comptoir - aka the subpar
Oh, where do I even begin with Le Comptoir - aka the subpar (en)counter? If it were possible to give zero stars, I would, but unfortunately, that option doesn't exist. Let me preface this scathing review by saying that I am a staunch believer in supporting local businesses, even the ones that occasionally stumble, but dear reader, this restaurant didn't just stumble; it face-planted and then rolled down a hill of despair. My other half and I ventured out on a Friday night, eager to embrace the culinary delights of our neighborhood. After a brief stroll in downtown San Rafael, we decided to give Le Comptoir a try. The location seemed promising, nestled at the corner of 4th and C St., and a bustling wine shop attached to it. Little did we know, the only thing attached to this place was disappointment. As we entered the restaurant, we were greeted with the warmth and hospitality of an iceberg. We stood around for a good five minutes, which, in restaurant time, feels like an eternity, especially when the place was nearly empty. Eventually, the owner, who should win an award for the worst first impression, emerged from the wine shop. He grunted, "Table or high-top," and when we chose a high-top, he pointed vaguely and muttered, "Sit anywhere." So much for a gracious welcome. We sat there, twiddling our thumbs for an additional 10 minutes before I had to semaphore our desire for attention. By the time the owner graced us with his presence, it was painfully clear that he had seen better days. Disheveled, toothless, and emitting the aroma of a frat party, he slurred his words like a drunken sailor. In an attempt to make pleasant conversation, we introduced ourselves and expressed our desire to support a local establishment. He responded with a total disregard for our existence and bluntly offered us the choice of a $70 per person set menu or ordering à la carte. When we asked for a menu, we were ignored and curtly told, "You can go with the option for $70 per person or à la carte." How kind. Reluctantly, we chose the $70 per person option, and our inebriated captain sauntered away, muttering "we." It took another trek to the bar for us to secure water and a wine list. His offer of "red or white" was met with a weary "red," to which he retorted, "Merlot or Bordeaux." My husband, defeated and drained of all enthusiasm, sighed and said, "Bordeaux." I secretly yearned for a Cote du Rhone, so I mustered the courage to ask for it, along with a Pepsi or coke, at which point I was met with condescending laughter and the insipid remark, "Why, you don't like wine?" I had to explain, "No, I don't drink alcohol," to which he giggled again and declared, "Wine or water, that's what we have." I reluctantly opted for water. When the food eventually arrived (a torturous 15 minutes later), it was lukewarm and as visually appealing as a pile of wet cardboard. The dishes were a mishmash of meats, raw fish, and fatty, undercooked fare. There were no vegetables to speak of, and grains were as scarce as a mirage in the desert. By the time we trudged through the main courses, we contemplated skipping dessert, but we thought, "How bad can dessert be?" Well, dear reader, it was worse. The Creme Brulee was undercooked and runny, while the apple tart had the texture of a fossilized relic. Our bill, a whopping $212.00, left us questioning our life choices. We could have been ecstatically munching on Big Macs at McDonald's or savoring the delights of any of the genuinely remarkable local restaurants in the area. To summarize, Le Comptoir delivered subpar service, served up poor-quality, unappetizing food, and presented an ambiance that could only be described as tragic. There was no sign outside to indicate the restaurant's name, and the walls inside were as barren as the promises of an unreliable friend. It's painfully evident that this place is teetering on the brink of culinary extinction, and the owner's drowning his sorrows in alcohol while masquerading as the French Laundry. Consider these glaring red flags before you even think of darkening their doorstep: * NO SIGNAGE: If you can't find the place, it's doing you a favor. * 5-MINUTE WAIT: In an empty restaurant? It's like they were auditioning for a comedy show. * 10-MINUTE WAIT: For the privilege of being ignored? Hard pass. * NO MENU: Who needs choices, right? * RUDE SERVICE: If you enjoy being treated like a bothersome fly, by all means, go ahead. * BARE WALLS: Because apparently, they're too busy not serving good food to decorate. In conclusion, save your taste buds, your time, and your money. There are far better options in town, and you won't have to endure the sorry spectacle of Le Comptoir. Bon appétit - elsewhere!
Be the first to ReplyWe just discovered Le Comptoir in San Rafael; where we
We just discovered Le Comptoir in San Rafael; where we lived for 30 years before moving to Sonoma 8 years ago. The food is fantastic and the French wine selection is equally inspired. You really see the pride of ownership from owners Stephen and Susannah who pour themselves into this happy eatery and French food store. We were intrigued to try Stephen's gazpacho and he made us a special batch (with some advanced notice)... just superb and and more complex than a traditional Spanish style. They source the very best local ingredients and the prices are very reasonable. Ask for wine pairings with your dinner. Enjoy!
Be the first to ReplyIt's so hard to review because I think the owner gets in
It's so hard to review because I think the owner gets in his own way of good reviews . He lacks hospitality care in how he greets and serves guests both in the shop and the restaurant. Menu items here really are in shorter supply than before pandemic closures & items seems to be contingent on what the owner feels like serving that day. It use to be our go to place. I, like others who reviewed experienced a long wait after being seated to be noticed or given water & even when only 3 tables were filled- rest empty the owner didn't care that we were there. Twice they were out of items without any apologies the owner didn't even care or explain other items they were out of. They do not have the complete menu - like before. Poor service from the owner himself. The shop next door --/same thing I came in to buy French cheeses and the owner was behind the counter tasting wine with two of his friends never asking if I needed help, not even caring after 5 minutes of me standing by the cheese refrigerator waiting for help that I just left! I love French food wine and the culinary delights they sell and would hate to see them close but I'll only go back when someone else takes over or manages and shows care for their patrons dining and shopping experience.
Be the first to ReplyMy dad, stepmom, our friend Sonja and I often enjoyed
My dad, stepmom, our friend Sonja and I often enjoyed dining at Le Comptoir together following a SF Symphony concert. Although those concert-going days with my beloved elders are now past, I've since returned to Le Comptoir a number of times with friends to delight in this amazing eatery's wonderful French bistrot cuisine and atmosphere. Our most recent dining there took place on Friday, June 9 in celebration of the school semester's ending. The grilled salmon featured on that evening was perfectly prepared, crisply seared on the surface, medium rare inside, deliciously spiced with rare Espelette red pepper from the Pyrénées and served with an onion-leek reduction. Here I will also extol the joy of the accompanying basket of fresh bread and butter. It was a Friday evening; though an electric blues band was performing live on Fourth Street just beyond Le Comptoir's street-facing glass exterior, the music's volume level allowed enough headroom for quiet conversation. The chocolate Crème Brûlée we ordered for dessert was equally first-rate, with its paper-thin top layer of sucre caramelisé and creamy chocolate custard below, though the evening's other dessert offerings, warm Apple Tarte Tatin and Mousse au Chocolat, had made it hard to choose. Our host Stephan was gracious and lovely. Equally awesome is Le Comptoir's market section, replete with French products. Just before leaving to catch a cinema screening, I invested in a new tin of Flavigny anise-seed and violet-flavored pastilles, favorite mints discovered during my long-ago year in Paris. Thanks to San Rafael's Le Comptoir, Paris truly is, as Ernest Hemingway titled it, A Moveable Feast!
Be the first to ReplyAmazing food and amazing wine.
The owner was wonderful. He had the entire menu memorized which captivated the whole experience. He asked what type of wine we would like and we told him. He got it perfectly well. The menu changed weekly and we cannot wait to go back! Kids loved this place as well. The staff was lovely. The decor and setting were perfect.
Be the first to ReplyThe website says the "epicerie" and bistro takeout are open
The website says the "epicerie" and bistro takeout are open continuously from noon through 6 or 8 respectively. It was locked at 5:15 but I knocked and someone came to the door to tell me brusquely (hey they're French) it opens at 5:30. Finally they let us in and I made the mistake of ordering takeout without a written menu. A roast chicken, 2 orders of risotto and 4 "little gem" salads (just lettuce and dressing) = $140. Would not return even if it were great, which is wasn't, but shame on me for not asking the price.
Be the first to ReplyAwful awful awful! Can't believe they are still in business.
I've walked by regularly over the last year and a half and always wondered why they are either closed or mostly empty. No more. We arrived at 7:30 on a Saturday night to 3 tables taken. The owner was seated at the entrance with a couple and couldn't care less if we were there or not. He proceeded to insult my partner as if joking and told us to sit wherever. We sat and sat and sat and 5 minutes later, flagged the lone server ask asked for water. We then waited another 5 minutes to no menus or service before we had to flag him again and asked for a menu. He proceeded to tell us the owner would come over and discuss the dinner with us. Weird. The server had to go speak to the owner to come talk to us, and he eventually did, only to tell us he would decide what wine he thought we would like and walked back to his friends. The server poured us two glasses of red with no explanation and then brought us the bottle to show us what he had poured, after we asked. A Sonoma red. LOL. Another 5 minutes go by, no menu, no explanation. We were so uncomfortable by this point, we upped and left. Perhaps the owner thinks himself genius and his food world class but as far as I was concerned, I wasn't going to wait two hours to find out.
Be the first to ReplyI will confess that we are regulars at this shop for the
I will confess that we are regulars at this shop for the great wines and goodies from France. Recently we popped in as we were planning a special dinner with duck confit. We asked Stephan for some wine pairing recommendations. He suggested two amazing medium priced wines that still have our guests gushing about them. There isn't anything in that shop that Stephan hasn't experienced himself.Thank you!
Be the first to ReplyAmazing spot.
The food is unbelievably delicious. The restaurant itself is intimate and the staff is amazing. Looking forward to returning.
Be the first to ReplyEverything is bad don't don't don't.
The host is more drunk than I'll ever get during the event. Okay
Be the first to ReplyStephan and his team put at least 3-7 days of prep into
Stephan and his team put at least 3-7 days of prep into every dish that you get at the restaurant. Wether it's the bread, the sauce on your plate or more importantly the prep of the protein! Just ask Steph how he preps every meal (foodies will crave this part as he will show you his passion!!!$ and you will be surprised! If you are lucky you can get into his personal cheese cave in the shop!!! Only for the knowledgeable!
Be the first to ReplyBest food in town! Stef and his staff make everyone feel
Best food in town! Stef and his staff make everyone feel welcome and comfortable. The shop has wonderful wine, desserts, and the frozen croissants are awesome
Be the first to ReplyUnfortunately, Le Comptoir has gone downhill.
Only a verbal menu and VERY limited. The salad and wrapped prosciutto appetizers were very, very salt. Burger was a miss and roast chicken was good. Their SF restaurant is closed and I fear the SR won't be far behind. Used to love this place!
Be the first to ReplyThe food is good but when I went there was no menu.
It was just shared by the wait staff /owner and the pricing was out of control. The total bill came out to be over $340 plus (not including tip) for two salads, two main, and a bottle of wine. Honestly at that price, I would go some place better.Just to be clear, nothing tasted good enough to warrant that price and the service was a touch below average.
Be the first to Reply- The owner (weird, creepy and rude, just as another
- The owner (weird, creepy and rude, just as another reviewer says) sat us at our table and then repeatedly refused to bring us a menu. Instead, he kept insisting on our trying the "tasting menu" at $70 per person. No matter how many times we asked, he would not tell us what was on this mysterious menu. He thought he was being charming. I found him to be pushy and it felt like they were trying to make their money on a slow night- The dishes served as part of this tasing menu were 95% meat - pork, raw tuna, salmon, octopus, lamb and bacon all in one sitting? No vegetables, barely any grains. Were they just trying to empty the fridge? Maybe other people are ok with this, but I don't prefer every dish to be meat . Cheap quality ingredients and not particularly well-prepared.- Most of the dishes were tiny - not enough to split between the three of us dining that night. I had to stop eating at a certain point because i couldn't stomach any more meat. So I left there hungry - after each of us had dropped over $100 on this "meal"- I will not be patronizing this place again!
Be the first to ReplyThis review is for the Epicerie.
Echoing another reviewer, I was profiled and made to feel very unwelcome by the middle-aged white proprietress in this establishment. Note I have shopped here before for odds-and-ends and wine. On this occasion I was "dressed down" -- olive green karate pants and a Smiths T-shirt. I was peppered with questions like, "Are you shopping for yourself?" "Are you from San Rafael?" "Have you been here before?" to the point of me telling her that she was making me uncomfortable, at which time I turned and left. Note: Middle-aged white gay male here, and, yes, I live in San Rafael and own my home. Take your business elsewhere.
Be the first to ReplyBIPOC folks & allies beware.
I've tried to like this place, and now each time I've been there, my presence has been received with such disdain that I will not be returning. The behavior of the person who appears to be a middle-aged woman (and likely one of the proprietors) has been particularly unpleasant and unwelcoming. I'm disappointed and saddened by this behavior and feel compelled to share this in a public review for those who care about such things.
Be the first to ReplySo happy Le Comptoir is open ! Wonderful, charming,
So happy Le Comptoir is open ! Wonderful, charming, and Fabulous French cuisine.You have to try the mussel's, they are die for.
Be the first to ReplyTonight I felt as though I was in France with the help of a
Tonight I felt as though I was in France with the help of a great takeout dinner from Le Comptoir. I have spent most of the pandemic wishing I was in France. When my husband and I were at the end of our rope about the sameness of it all, I said, "Let's order from Le Comptoir". He said yes right away. I called to get the menu at 11:30 a.m. and we chose hanger steak (which came little sliced and sautéed potato rounds) and pork tenderloin (black olives garnish with sides of gently smashed potatoes and a fabulous mélange of red and yellow pepper and very young zucchini). We asked how to reheat our meal and, having followed their directions, the meal was parfait! Vraiment!! We put on some French café music and opened a bottle of cab. My only regret was that I had given away my last bottle of a wonderful Bordeaux to a friend for his 85th birthday. While I don't begrudge the gift, that Bordeaux with our meal would have truly transported me to France. Next time we will pick one up at their shop! Note: we came from Southern Marin for a 4 p.m. pick up and had no problems with traffic.
Be the first to ReplyWe received a gift certificate to Le Comptoir and decided
We received a gift certificate to Le Comptoir and decided to use it tonight. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was excellent. The website had only the hours of the retail shop and not the restaurant, which was a bit confusing, so we called and found out that they were opening for dinner within the hour. We went in and had a simple Gem Salad with the most delicious lemon/mustard dressing and the steak & roast potatoes and the Lamb and polenta. Everything was melt in your mouth delicious. Apparently they are trying to get the on line information corrected because this restaurant should not be missed. Prices were very reasonable and there appeared to be extensive wine options although we did not try any. Best of Luck Le Comptoir! Hope to come in again soon.
Be the first to ReplyWhat a wonderfu Francais gemme (French Gem) right here in
What a wonderfu Francais gemme (French Gem) right here in San Rafael. I was out running errands when I decided to stop by. Reasonable priced French food and wine. I wish I remember my College French language lessons.
Be the first to ReplyWorst dining experience ever.
.. I want to preface this by saying I never ever leave a review.... We choose this spot for our date night to support a local restaurant that is struggling due to the pandemic. With amazing reviews and what seemed like a promising menu, we were excited! Obviously things turned sour when we were actually seated to eat. They have the owner serving tables and one other person busing. We waited 20 minutes at the table with no menu before we were served... when we asked for a menu he joked "I am the menu" and rattled off the 10 or so options they had (like I would remember). He explained a "tasting menu" for 65 a person that is 3 apps, 2 entrees, and 2 desserts...the portions were tiny and made with cheap quality food. Other than the apps (avocado toast w/ smoked salmon and this tomato soup/ paste that was pretty good) the food was not good.. at all. The portions were super small and to top it off.. we were charged $65 EACH... we were at the restaurant for 2.5 hours - not by choice. I ordered wine that I never received.. the waiter/ owner would intentionally not look over at us.. and he was weird and creepy and rude.We are the easiest people to serve with usually no complaints. My boyfriend works in the service industry so we are always patient, understanding, and respectful. And we always tip well.. except this time. For the first time ever we didn't even leave a tip.Save your time and money and support a different local spot. This one is truly not it. $170 tab and we barely ate anything.
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