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Walnut Creek Branch - La Sen Bistro, Walnut Creek, CA

Walnut Creek Branch - La Sen Bistro

4.8
4.8
1217 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
On Mother's Day, La Sen will only be offering the Dinner Menu and Special Menu all day.

La Sen Bistro in Walnut Creek is serving the parallel French-California classic samples of duck confit, rack of lamb, escargot, beef bourguignon and mussels - just to name a few. These great samples were recognized by the Diablo Magazine, San Francisco Chronicles, Contra Costa Times and San Jose Mercury News. In addition, these samples were also recognized by the Michelin Guide in 2007, 2010, 2011, and 2012.

Come join La Sen Bistro for a glass of wine and a taste of French-California cuisine. Cheers to good food and great companies. Bon Appetit!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 11:30–14:30 Dinner Tue–Sun 17:00–20:30
  • Phone number
    (925) 448-8187
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Catering is available for special events including wedding and other special occasion gathering.
  • Area
    Walnut Creek
  • Cross Street
    Civic and Lincoln Ave, next to Stadium Pub
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,217 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Sen Bistro in Walnut Creek is cherished for its "outstanding food," "wonderful ambiance," and exceptional service. Guests rave about the authentic French cuisine, with favorites like duck confit, French onion soup, and crème brûlée. Many highlight its cozy, Parisian vibe and attentive staff, making it a top choice for special occasions.

1,217 Reviews
  1. Mary

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great, food was delicious and the wine list was enjoyable. Super quaint restaurant. We loved our experience

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  2. Jane

    VIP

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. The mushroom soup was superb as were the crabcakes. Excellent, attentive service. It's always a pleasure to eat here.

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  3. Mitch

    VIP

    New York City

    60 reviews

    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been eating at Le Sen since it was in Concord. The food is wonderful, the owner is very welcoming and its just a great place to have excellent French food.

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  4. Deborah

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of our favorite Restaurants in Walnut Creek. Service is great, food is excellent, the scallops are my favorite and we love the owner and staff and the chef.

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  5. Jane

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Long time friends joined us at La Sen Bistro for dinner when our Speaker Series Duo from LA cancelled their show. Waiter was fun and easy to engage. We had some giggles with him…. The food was wonderful

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  6. Jay

    San Francisco

    63 reviews

    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on 6 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly and professional staff. Well executed menu.

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  7. Adam

    San Francisco

    172 reviews

    5.0

    172 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always an outstanding meal at La Sen - in my mind the best food in Walnut Creek The French onion soup is just the way you imagine it should be - golden melted cheese on top of the soup bowl with rich beef broth and caramelized onions. The crab cakes are also delicious - fried to perfection and lots of crab lumps The salmon is cooked perfectly- a beautiful sear and cooked to medium rare in the middle The rack of lamb includes 4 generous racks and were cooked to a perfect medium rare with a delicious sauce. Side vegetables are also delicious and cooked perfectly Crème brûlée comes with a crispy sugar glaze Highly recommend

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  8. Russell

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit. The crab cake salad to start was delicious as was my wife’s vol au vent and my cow au vin. Our server was very attentive and the atmosphere was very pleasant. We will definitely be back.

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  9. Debbie

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very enjoyable special occasion dining experience. The chef really knows his stuff. Portions were a perfect size. Flavors and textures were superb. We will go back again and again.

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  10. john

    San Francisco

    27 reviews

    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice ambiance if not a little noisy due to the open kitchen. Disappointed we could not order cocktails. Ordered Cesar salad with dressing on the side and it came heavily dressed. Other food was delicious. Not for everyday dining out as it's expensive, but a nice treat.

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FAQs

Walnut Creek Branch - La Sen Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (925) 448-8187.

Walnut Creek Branch - La Sen Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 1217 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today

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Google Map for Walnut Creek Branch - La Sen Bistro

1606 N Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596-4609

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Civic and Lincoln Ave, next to Stadium Pub
  • Area
    Walnut Creek
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 11:30–14:30 Dinner Tue–Sun 17:00–20:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Californian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (925) 448-8187
  • Catering
    Catering is available for special events including wedding and other special occasion gathering.
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