Walnut Creek Branch - La Sen Bistro

Name: Walnut Creek Branch - La Sen Bistro
Address: 1606 N Main St, Walnut Creek, CA, United States, 94596-4609
Telephone: (925) 448-8187
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1239 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

25 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 11 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
Website
https://lasenbistro.com/index.html
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Catering is available for special events including wedding and other special occasion gathering.

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

Popular dishes

Beef Steak TartareUS$22.00
Hand cut premium beef ribeye with shallots, capers, anchovies, cognac, horseradish aioli, radishes, mustard seeds, parsley quail egg, Basil pesto, & toast. Contains raw egg
Paté de Foie de CanardUS$16.00
duck liver pate with pistachio nuts, cornichons, pear-fig mostarda & crostini
Calamari FritsUS$16.00
Crispy Calamari wiith garlic, red bell peppers, white onions & lemon anchovy sauce
Escargot de BourgogneUS$16.00
escargot stuffed with garlic, butter, & parsley
Soupe à l'OignonUS$14.00
Traditional French Onion Soup with croutons & broiled emmental cheese
Soupe du JourUS$12.00
Check in with staff for today's soup
Salade de CrabeUS$16.00
Mixed greens with sliced apples & a Dungeness crab cake topped with lemon-caper tartar sauce
Salade Confit de CanardUS$16.00
Mixed greens with Duck Confit, sliced apples, sliced strawberry, pine nuts & balsamic vinaigrette
Salade au RoquefortUS$12.00
Mixed greens with Roquefort cheese, sliced green apples, pistachio nuts & champagne vinaigrette dressing
Salade de PoireUS$12.00
Mixed greens with sliced pears, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese & honey vinaigrette dressing
Salade de CésarUS$12.00
Hearts of romaine with Parmesan cheese, croutons & César dressing

Entrees

Split Entree Charge $6

Confit de CanardUS$28.00
Duck Confit, Porto Demi-Glacé sauce, mashed potatoes, & seasonal vegetables
Magret de Canard RôtiUS$34.00
Pan-roasted duck breast, bigarade sauce, polenta cake, & seasonal vegetables
Boeuf BourguignonUS$35.00
Braised Beef Short Ribs, Red Wine Jus, potatoes, glazed pearl onion, button mushrooms, baby carrots & bacon
Coq au VinUS$28.00
Chicken thigh marinated with red wine, bacon, carrots, mushroom, & potatoes
EntrecôteUS$43.00
Grilled Rib-eye Steak, sauce Bordelaise, served with mashed potatoes, & seasonal vegetables
Côtelettes de PorcUS$28.00
Grilled Pork Chop, Porto Cherry Demi-Glacé sauce, polenta cake, & seasonal vegetables
Côtelettes d'Agneau GrilléesUS$45.00
Roasted rack of lamb, tarragon lamb jus, roasted potatoes, pistachio salsa verde, & seasonal vegetables
Vol-au-VentUS$26.00
Puff pastry topped with sautéed shrimp, Flambé with Pastis served mushroom cream sauce, & sugar snap peas
Gâteau de CrabeUS$28.00
Dungeness crab cakes with roasted sweet potatoes, seasonal vegetables, served with tartar sauce & drizzled with balsamic reduction
Moules MarinièresUS$26.00
Sautéed Mussels in pastis cream sauce, shallots, fennel, & leek, served with garlic pomme frites
ScallopsUS$36.00
Pan-seared scallops with asparagus, morel mushroom cream sauce, and parsnip purée
Saumon PoêlésUS$28.00
Pan-seared Salmon topped olive tapenade, roasted garlic yogurt sauce, roasted potatoes, & seasonal vegetables
RatatouilleUS$24.00
Ratatouille with a fried polenta cake, basil pesto, Goat cheese, broccolini, roasted tomato sauce, & balsamic reduction
Lasagnes au BoeufUS$24.00
Lasagna with ground Beef & Gruyère cheese, Bechamel sauce, served with seasonal vegetables

What 1,239 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
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Sen Bistro in Walnut Creek offers an exceptional dining experience with consistently "excellent food" and "professional service." Guests enjoy a charming, intimate ambiance reminiscent of a Parisian café. Standout dishes include duck breast, mushroom soup, and French onion soup. Despite occasional service delays, the overall quality and warm atmosphere make it a favorite spot.

1,239 Reviews

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Carol
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Claire was an excellent server and the atmosphere was wonderful as usual.
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BONNIE
VIP
San Francisco
57 reviews
5.0
57 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently good food and service. Charming ambience. Not noisy.
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Jay
San Francisco
64 reviews
5.0
64 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, wine list is solid and fairly priced, professional service.
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May
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a great dining experience at La Sen Bistro.
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Sandra
San Francisco
179 reviews
5.0
179 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We often eat at La Sen because: 1. Food is excellent 2. Service is excellent 3. It is quiet and we can have conversations with each other or our friends 4. Owner is charming and very warm and friendly
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Devin
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
By far one of the best restaurant experiences in Walnut Creek. Intimate environment, great service, and the food exceeded expectations.
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Ginger
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was very good. The food was fresh and delicious.
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Tricia
London
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We had a reservation on Valentines Day, but still had to wait an extra 30mins to be seated. No real waiting area for people indoors, making it a tight squeeze for those not wanting to stand outside in the cold. Service was spotty; others who were seated after us were waited on/served first. Lackluster service was redeemed by delicious main entrees.
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Mark
San Francisco
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice ambiance, excellent service and delightful dining. We tried the Duck Liver and it was fantastic, served with pistachios, grilled onions and tiny pickles. Honestly with the lovely table bread I could have wolfed down two orders and been done. My Wife had the Duck breast which, while slightly up on the doneness scale, was nonetheless delicious. I had the Beef Bourguignone which was excellent. All priced about $5 or so on the high side but lovely nonetheless. Excellent service all around. Tip: if you order wine, just get the bottle. The single glass pours ( I had two just to make sure!) were on. the skimpy side considering the price.
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Kathryn
VIP
San Francisco
110 reviews
4.0
110 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Outstanding duck pate, great tartare, excellent French onion soup and delicious duck. The service was okay. The server seemed to get confused a few times and forget but was nice enough. We will be back to try other dishes. The place has a lot of traditional and beyond choices. Can't wait to have the pate again and the confit salad.
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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 1239 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

25 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
https://lasenbistro.com/index.html
Phone number
(925) 448-8187
Catering
Catering is available for special events including wedding and other special occasion gathering.

Walnut Creek Branch - La Sen Bistro

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Escargot de Bourgogne

Boeuf Bourguignon

Beef Steak Tartare

Starters

Beef Steak TartareUS$22.00

Paté de Foie de CanardUS$16.00

Calamari FritsUS$16.00

Escargot de BourgogneUS$16.00

Soupe à l'OignonUS$14.00

Soupe du JourUS$12.00

Salade de CrabeUS$16.00

Salade Confit de CanardUS$16.00

Salade au RoquefortUS$12.00

Salade de PoireUS$12.00

Salade de CésarUS$12.00

Entrees

Confit de CanardUS$28.00

Magret de Canard RôtiUS$34.00

Boeuf BourguignonUS$35.00

Coq au VinUS$28.00

EntrecôteUS$43.00

Côtelettes de PorcUS$28.00

Côtelettes d'Agneau GrilléesUS$45.00

Vol-au-VentUS$26.00

Gâteau de CrabeUS$28.00

Moules MarinièresUS$26.00

ScallopsUS$36.00

Saumon PoêlésUS$28.00

RatatouilleUS$24.00

Lasagnes au BoeufUS$24.00

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