TLDR: Food is okay and the cocktails are great, but I expected more for the price. We waited 25+ minutes then had to ASK for a wait staff to come to our table. Lovely music and atmosphere were nice. We would try again, but only for drinks...
We were greeted on entry, and had multiple staff check to see someone was helping us when she went to check the table - including the owner. It went downhill fast for service after that. Tip: Make sure they know you're seated or you won't even get eye contact from the servers. We waited 25+ minutes and had to pull the hostess to find out why not a soul had been to our table since she seated us.
We enjoyed all the cocktails we ordered. Appetizer round was okay. The grilled bread for the tartare was completely black and burned on the bottom side. I could not eat it, it ruined the entire dish - but they had brought other bread earlier that I used in its place.
Meal was also okay, I expected more and would have enjoyed if they told you what the chefs selection of fish in the bouillabaisse was (just for curiosity). Muscles had some grit, unfortunately.
Dessert chocolate tart was good, curiosity two different whipped creams - one stiff from fridge/freezer. Other on the side was lighter and tastier.
Rebecca Pimentel
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February 19, 2023
Our first night here, loved the live French music. The crab stuffed shrimp appetizer was just okay,not season but the lemon butter sauce saved it. The rest of the entrees were also lacking in seasoning, although they did have tableside salt and pepper. The sauces were very tasty
Erick Maitin Morales
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November 07, 2021
11/5 I had a great dinner experience, my server was amazing and professional. Food was OK and the environment very comfortable.
I will put an attention to the menu to include additional dishes.
Good restaurant to visit in Ocala.
Michael Holloway, MD
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October 07, 2021
One of the best restaurants in Ocala for a nice evening out with incredible ambience and excellent food! The owners are true Parisians that bring French cuisine at an affordable price to Ocala. The Duck L’orange was exceptional as was the side pasta with Bechamel!!! This time of year sitting outside on the patio is wonderful and relaxing…you can almost close your eyes and feel like your in a region of France, especially with the music selections that flow throughout the restaurant and patio. ABSOLUTELY CHARMING!!!
Tom Richards
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August 09, 2021
A very consistent staple in downtown Ocala. Brunch at La Cuisine is uncontested the best experience around. Unlimited mimosas for two house for only $15. They always have specials that are creative and delicious. Today I had a chorizo, poblano pepper, queso frescos, corn relish omelet topped with crème fraîche. We also tried the other special which was a fruit and yogurt parfait with fresh salad. Yogurt was on the tart side not sweet for those wanted to try it. Others in our party had two variations of their French toast. One with berries and the other with caramel and marscapone. We had pork belly for and appetizer fresh baguettes and butter. My fiancé had the eggs Benedict with pork belly and spinach. They provided a complimentary chocolate mousse for her birthday they was extremely fluffy and delicious. Thanks again for always being the best and being consistently a place we want to visit.
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TLDR: Food is okay and the cocktails are great, but I expected more for the price. We waited 25+ minutes then had to ASK for a wait staff to come to our table. Lovely music and atmosphere were nice. We would try again, but only for drinks... We were greeted on entry, and had multiple staff check to see someone was helping us when she went to check the table - including the owner. It went downhill fast for service after that. Tip: Make sure they know you're seated or you won't even get eye contact from the servers. We waited 25+ minutes and had to pull the hostess to find out why not a soul had been to our table since she seated us. We enjoyed all the cocktails we ordered. Appetizer round was okay. The grilled bread for the tartare was completely black and burned on the bottom side. I could not eat it, it ruined the entire dish - but they had brought other bread earlier that I used in its place. Meal was also okay, I expected more and would have enjoyed if they told you what the chefs selection of fish in the bouillabaisse was (just for curiosity). Muscles had some grit, unfortunately. Dessert chocolate tart was good, curiosity two different whipped creams - one stiff from fridge/freezer. Other on the side was lighter and tastier.
Our first night here, loved the live French music. The crab stuffed shrimp appetizer was just okay,not season but the lemon butter sauce saved it. The rest of the entrees were also lacking in seasoning, although they did have tableside salt and pepper. The sauces were very tasty
11/5 I had a great dinner experience, my server was amazing and professional. Food was OK and the environment very comfortable. I will put an attention to the menu to include additional dishes. Good restaurant to visit in Ocala.
One of the best restaurants in Ocala for a nice evening out with incredible ambience and excellent food! The owners are true Parisians that bring French cuisine at an affordable price to Ocala. The Duck L’orange was exceptional as was the side pasta with Bechamel!!! This time of year sitting outside on the patio is wonderful and relaxing…you can almost close your eyes and feel like your in a region of France, especially with the music selections that flow throughout the restaurant and patio. ABSOLUTELY CHARMING!!!
A very consistent staple in downtown Ocala. Brunch at La Cuisine is uncontested the best experience around. Unlimited mimosas for two house for only $15. They always have specials that are creative and delicious. Today I had a chorizo, poblano pepper, queso frescos, corn relish omelet topped with crème fraîche. We also tried the other special which was a fruit and yogurt parfait with fresh salad. Yogurt was on the tart side not sweet for those wanted to try it. Others in our party had two variations of their French toast. One with berries and the other with caramel and marscapone. We had pork belly for and appetizer fresh baguettes and butter. My fiancé had the eggs Benedict with pork belly and spinach. They provided a complimentary chocolate mousse for her birthday they was extremely fluffy and delicious. Thanks again for always being the best and being consistently a place we want to visit.