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

Cafe La Vie

4.3
4.3
208 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
19:30
Booked 5 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
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 208 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • St. Louis

    Innovative

  • St. Louis

    Good for groups

  • St. Louis

    Good for special occasions

  • Midtown

    Innovative

  • Midtown

    Good for groups

  • Midtown

    Healthy

  • Midtown

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe La Vie offers a "clean, modern, and quiet" ambiance, making it ideal for special occasions. Diners praise the "outstanding" food and commend the servers, particularly Corinthian and Angela Holbrooke, for their "knowledgeable, friendly, service-oriented" attention. While some find it pricey, the exceptional service and inviting decor make it worthwhile.

208 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We were there for a plated Thanksgiving lunch. The place was almost empty. Our lunch came out before our wine, there were no rolls (as advertised). The pumpkin pie was not good. Overall it was very expensive for a meal.
    Cafe La VieResponded on 1 December 2024
    Dear Valued Guest, We are disappointed that your Thanksgiving lunch with us did not meet your expectations. We want to extend our apologies for not providing an exceptional dining experience. We appreciate your detailed comments as we continually strive to improve our customer service. We are grateful for your patience, and we hope to have another occasion to provide the seamless hospitality you deserve. Dennis Bond Director of Food and Beverage

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  2. Vicki

    St. Louis

    29 reviews

    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    French onion soup was good. Caesar salad good but heavy on the dressing. Prices were a little high. Service was outstanding, very personable staff members.
    Cafe La VieResponded on 23 November 2024
    Dear Vicki, Thank you for the gracious review. We really do appreciate your kind words about how much you particularly enjoyed our Caesar salad and French Onion Soup. It is one of our most popular items, and we will be pleased to share your compliments on this particular item with the culinary team. We also appreciate you mentioning the attentive and professional service from our associates. Thank you once more for your comments; we look forward to seeing you again soon at Café La Vie. Dennis Bond Director of Food and Beverage

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  3. Richard

    St. Louis

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    This restaurant is in the Le Meridien Hotel in Clayton. I mistakenly thought that it was a free-standing French-style cafe. We were told that the restaurant's fryer was broken, which didn't bother me, but it meant that some items weren't available. The lunch menu is quite limited. I had a Croque Monsieur, which is basically a hot ham and cheese sandwich, but the waiter didn't seem to be able to identify it until I pointed at the menu. My sandwich was a little cold by the time I received it and was unexceptional. It came with a bowl of chips. My partner had a burger, which she thought was quite good. The restaurant seemed short on staff for lunch that day, although we were about the only patrons. Our service was not very attentive. I would not return to this restaurant.
    Cafe La VieResponded on 18 October 2024
    Dear Richard, We were sorry to read that you did not enjoy your visit. Our menu items, which are made with fresh and local ingredients, normally receive great reviews; therefore, it was disappointing to read that our restaurant did not exceed your expectations. We will speak with our culinary team, and we would love for you to return so we can show you the hospitality we are known for providing. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, and we hope to see you again soon. Dennis Bond Director of Food and Beverage

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  4. Maria

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary at Cafe la Vie and it was wonderful. Corinthian was absolutely amazing. Everything she recommended was great and she made our evening very special!
    Cafe La VieResponded on 15 October 2024
    Dear Maria, We are delighted to know that you had a memorable dining experience with us while celebrating your anniversary. We appreciate your mentioning how the exceptional service provided by our associate Corinthian enhanced your time with us. It was a pleasure to host you both at Café La Vie, and we look forward to welcoming you back. Dennis Bond Director of Food and Beverage

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  5. Mary Alice

    VIP

    St. Louis

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 22 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    we went for our anniversary, had excellent service, and food was wonderful. I had the risotto and asked to add salmon to it, and my spouse had the steak and frites. Loved the decor.
    Cafe La VieResponded on 24 September 2024
    Dear Mary, Thank you for choosing Café La Vie to celebrate your anniversary and posting such a great review. We continually strive to ensure our guests enjoy everything about their time with us, so we are pleased that you and your spouse had a memorable dining experience. We appreciate you mentioning our delicious food and exceptional service. It was a pleasure to host you and your partner, and we look forward to your return. Dennis Bond Director of Food and Beverage

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  6. Marie

    St. Louis

    55 reviews

    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on 19 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always outstanding at Cafe La Vie but what makes the experience outstanding is the people. Our server, Angela Holbrooke, was knowledgeable, friendly, service-oriented and entertaining. She made us feel like we were her only guests and made our meal a treat!
    Cafe La VieResponded on 20 September 2024
    Dear Marie, Thank you for letting us know how much you enjoyed the inspiring service. We will ensure that Angela knows how much you enjoyed their 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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  7. MichaelO

    London

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on 21 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The servers were fantastic. Big shout out for Corinthian. She was great, timely and funny.
    Cafe La VieResponded on 26 August 2024
    Dear MichaelO, Thank you for letting us know how much you enjoyed the inspiring service and our delicious menu. We will ensure that Corinthian 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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  8. Denise

    Jacksonville

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 15 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service. A bit expensive. But nice place for a dinner.
    Cafe La VieResponded on 19 August 2024
    Dear Guest, Thank you for dining at Café La Vie and for taking the time to rate your visit. We strive to provide our guests with an enriching experience, and we are delighted that your time with us was excellent. We thank you again for the generous rating and hope you will return soon. Dennis Bond Director of Food and Beverage

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  9. rob

    Central Texas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 2 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Server was very attentive and not overly intrusive. Food was delivered timely and all had delicious meals. Ambiance was clean, modern, and quiet.
    Cafe La VieResponded on 7 August 2024
    Dear rob, What a delight for us to read your comments. We enjoy offering our guests a simple, elegant atmosphere combined with delicious food served by our devoted staff. Thank you for leaving your review and for the generous remarks. It was our pleasure having you at Café La Vie, and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Dennis Bond Director of Food and Beverage

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  10. gregp

    VIP

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 June 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    We were celebrating our anniversary and wanted to try something new. It was very disappointing. The food was only fair. The drinks were good but overpriced and the service was very slow. Our server greeted us quickly but it seemed to fall apart after the initial greeting. She seemed to be the only server so perhaps they were understaffed. I also mentioned in the reservation that it was our anniversary but that wasn’t acknowledged. We won’t be returning.
    Cafe La VieResponded on 21 June 2024
    Dear gregp, Thank you for dining with us recently. We are happy you chose to celebrate your anniversary with us and are glad you loved your delicious food. However, we apologize for the service issues you encountered and the inconvenience this caused you. We take these concerns seriously and will address them with the staff to ensure they are not repeated. We hope to have another opportunity to show you both the hospitality for which we are known on your next visit. Dennis Bond Director of Food and Beverage

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Cafe La Vie is rated 4.3 stars by 208 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:30
Booked 5 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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