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Bar & Seating Area at Cafe la Vie - Cafe La Vie, Saint Louis, MO

Cafe La Vie

3.9
3.9
218 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
Welcome to Cafe la Vie located inside the Le Meridien Hotel in Clayton!

Indulge yourself in the wonderous French European style cuisine created by our amazing team of culinary artists or a signature cocktail poured by our talented bartenders. Our spacious 7,400 sq. foot restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, Sparkling Hour (our version of happy hour) and dinner in the heart of downtown Clayton.

Cafe la Vie offers dishes highlighting European classics with local St. Louis flavors in a warm and inviting environment.


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:30–11:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–11:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–14:00 Happy Hour Daily 16:00–19:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:30
  • Phone number
    (314) 863-0400
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Mark Hollimon
  • Catering
    Contact the sales department at 314-719-4308.
  • Private party facilities
    Contact the sales department at 314-719-4308.
  • Area
    Clayton
  • Cross Street
    Bonhomme and Bemiston
  • Parking details
    2-hour complimentary parking available at Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton with validation from front desk.
  • Public transit
    Metrolink Clayton stop
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 218 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • St. Louis

    Healthy

  • St. Louis

    Lively

  • Midtown

    Good for groups

  • Midtown

    Healthy

  • Midtown

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe La Vie offers a charming dining experience with "outstanding" food and "amazing customer service". Highlights include a varied menu with delicious salads, tartines, and sandwiches. Standout servers like Corinthian and Angela Holbrooke enhance the experience. While some found it pricey, the ambiance and attentive staff make it a "wonderful" choice.

218 Reviews
  1. David

    St. Louis

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Overpriced for what it is. Steaks were overcooked.

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  2. Lisa

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    First and last time going. Very poor service. Was seated 15 minutes and no water no waiter. Then a couple got seated next to us and immediately was served water by girl who walked past our table numerous times and waitress immediately appeared at their table and still no acknowledgement of us. Asked for manager at front table and hostess said she could not leave her post. Ended up walking out. Received a call 17 minutes later from manager who tried to make situation right but at that point was not returning.

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  3. Terry

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and great atmosphere for anyone. I’m sold and will return with my wife.
    Cafe La VieResponded today
    Dear Terry, Thank you for dining at Café La Vie and for taking the time to leave a review. We strive to provide each guest with a great experience, and we are delighted to hear that your time with us was excellent. It is great to read how much you loved attentive service, and we sincerely appreciate your dedication to dining with us again; we look forward to it. Dennis Bond Director of Food and Beverage

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  4. michael

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server kelli was amazing and very helpful.
    Cafe La VieResponded today
    Dear Michael, Thank you for letting us know how much you enjoyed the inspiring service and delicious menu. We will ensure that Kelli knows how much you enjoyed her attentive hospitality. We look forward to our next opportunity to serve you again at Café La Vie. Dennis Bond Director of Food and Beverage

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  5. sarah

    St. Louis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Valentine's Day was a fixed menu - two entrees, two appetizers, two desserts options. They offered a lovely "palate cleanser" between the apps and the entree -- nice touch. They also offered us "free" champagne as we entered -- another nice touch. (I say "free" because it's a fixed price so I'm sure it was covered in there but, still, a lovely way to be greeted.) Our server was friendly, professional, and attentive without being intrusive. Parking was free (validated when we paid our bill) and convenient. We will definitely be back.
    Cafe La VieResponded today
    Dear Sarah, We continually strive to ensure our guests enjoy everything about their time with us, so we are pleased that you had an exceptional dining experience while celebrating Valentine's Day. Thank you for choosing Café La Vie and posting such a great review. We love knowing you plan to return; we all look forward to it! Dennis Bond Director of Food and Beverage

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  6. tolu

    St. Louis

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    forced to order from one option when I expected full menu

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  7. Brian

    St. Louis

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for Clayton restaurant week and had a pretty bad experience. First off, ordering the same items off the actual menu was about $10 cheaper for one of the options than doing the Clayton restaurant week and the other two options were not deals at all. We got there around 5:30pm and didn't leave until 7:45 with how long the food came to come out. I got the steak frites and the steak was served blue. The table behind us arrived at the same time and was just getting their food as we were leaving. This was after they checked in on their food with the manager 45 minutes earlier. Disappointing because the ambience was great, would maybe go back to their bar but never for food again.
    Cafe La VieResponded on 24 January 2025
    Dear Brian, Thank you for dining with us during Clayton Restaurant Week and for the constructive feedback. We sincerely apologize for the oversight made in preparing your meal. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and are grateful for your patience. We are also sorry for the longer-than-usual wait time you experienced and for the lapse in service from our team. Please be assured that this is not indicative of our usual standards, and we will share your concerns with the culinary team to ensure such issues are not repeated. In addition, we have noted your observations about our pricing and will share them appropriately. We hope to welcome you back in the future for a much better dining experience. Dennis Bond Director of Food and Beverage

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  8. Jody

    VIP

    St. Louis

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fully out-met my expectations! Food was delicious - salads, tartine, sandwiches, entrees, and drinks - yum! The menu was varied, making it hard to decide. Our server was absolutely lovely, and you could tell she loved working there. Heading back soon!
    Cafe La VieResponded on 20 January 2025
    Dear Jody, Thank you for the wonderful review; we enjoy hearing from our guests! We strive to provide an outstanding experience to everyone who comes through our doors, so it is always rewarding to have our hard-working staff acknowledged. We are delighted you enjoyed your varied meal with us. Thank you again, and we look forward to your next visit to Café La Vie. Dennis Bond Director of Food and Beverage

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  9. Heather

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We took our daughter out to celebrate her birthday, and she left in tears from disappointment. She ordered the steak with their signature steak sauce. The steak came out and was a charred piece of meat on a plate with no sauce. We had to call the server back to ask about the sauce. He came back with a bottle of A1 because the kitchen said, "They were out of the signature sauce." Tell me why they wouldn't tell someone prior to serving that they weren't going to get what they ordered? She ordered a new dish but couldn't even eat it because she was so upset. I don't mind spending a little more for good quality food. I do not feel what we got was worth the exuberant price we paid. The server was attentive and apologetic, but our disappointment didn't phase him.
    Cafe La VieResponded on 17 January 2025
    Dear Heather, We are disappointed that you were not pleased with the preparation of your daughter's meal. Your feedback will be shared with the culinary team to avoid such situations going forward. We want every guest to have a pleasant dining experience; therefore, we hope you will accept our apologies for not meeting these expectations. Thank you for choosing us to celebrate your daughter's birthday, and we hope to have a second chance to provide you all with a much-improved dining experience in the near future. Dennis Bond Director of Food and Beverage

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  10. Laura

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The most amazing customer service experience ever! It’s been a long time since I entered a place and you were felt welcomed and appreciated by every single staff member. Corinthian in Cafe La vie was perhaps the best server I’ve ever encountered. Can’t wait to go back!
    Cafe La VieResponded on 1 January 2025
    Dear Laura, Thank you for the outstanding review, particularly your comments regarding our service and hospitality. We will pass your comments along, as our associates would appreciate your kind remarks. We will ensure that Corinthian knows how much you enjoyed their attentive hospitality. We believe we have the best staff in the city, and we are very glad that you enjoyed our cuisine in addition to our attentive service. Thanks again, and please revisit us soon. Dennis Bond Director of Food and Beverage

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Cafe La Vie is rated 3.9 stars by 218 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Cafe La Vie

7730 Bonhomme Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63105

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Bonhomme and Bemiston
  • Area
    Clayton
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:30–11:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–11:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–14:00 Happy Hour Daily 16:00–19:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    2-hour complimentary parking available at Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton with validation from front desk.
  • Public transit
    Metrolink Clayton stop
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Mark Hollimon
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (314) 863-0400
  • Catering
    Contact the sales department at 314-719-4308.
  • Private party facilities
    Contact the sales department at 314-719-4308.
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