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Le Rendez-Vous Cafe, nestled in the heart of Lake Elsinore, CA, offers a refined yet welcoming French-inspired dining experience that effortlessly blends elegance with comfort. This charming restaurant specializes in breakfast and lunch, inviting guests to indulge in a menu brimming with bold, creative flavors crafted with care and precision. From the moment you step inside, the warm atmosphere, attentive service, and subtle touches of French charm create the perfect setting for a memorable meal.
The cuisine here is a delightful exploration of classic French and contemporary favorites, with standout dishes that deserve special attention. The French Onion Au Gratin boasts rich, savory layers topped with melted cheese that deliver a comforting, luscious experience. For those craving something unique, the Breakfast Pot Pie reinvents the traditional pot pie with fresh vegetables and hearty fillings, a favorite according to many patrons who appreciate its vibrant and fresh taste. The Mushroom Burger and Fries marries robust umami flavors with a perfectly cooked patty, elevated by delicate seasoning and crispy, golden fries on the side.
If you’re in the mood for something more refined, the Rack of Lamb with Herb and Champagne Chicken Crepes are exquisitely prepared dishes that showcase the chef-owner’s dedication to flavor and technique. Desserts like the Vanilla Crème Brulee and Tiramisu provide the ideal sweet finish, balancing creamy textures and nuanced tastes that linger delightfully on the palate.
Guests frequently praise the fresh ingredients and generous portions, making every bite a satisfying adventure. The menu’s diversity—from the indulgently decadent Coffee Crusted Ribeye to the delicate Savory Crepe in White Wine Sauce—ensures there’s something to enchant every diner. Brunch lovers will also appreciate the lively weekend atmosphere and the promise of live music on Thursday evenings, adding a vibrant social buzz to the already exceptional dining experience.
Le Rendez-Vous Cafe shines not just for its impeccable cuisine but also for its genuine hospitality. Customers consistently applaud the friendly staff and the personal touch brought by the chef-owner, who often engages directly with guests to ensure every meal exceeds expectations. The elegance of the setting combined with the relaxed, casual vibe makes it an ideal spot for everything from a comforting breakfast to a refined lunch outing.
Whether you’re craving classic French appetizers like escargot or mussels provençale, or hearty dishes such as chicken coq au vin and sweet chili salmon, Le Rendez-Vous Cafe delivers an authentic taste of France right in Lake Elsinore. This is a restaurant where each dish is thoughtfully plated, every flavor is intentional, and every meal feels like a celebration of fine food and warm service.
For those seeking a dining destination that offers both culinary creativity and heartfelt hospitality, Le Rendez-Vous Cafe is truly a culinary gem worth discovering and returning to again and again.
Wow!!!! Lake Elsinore finally has fine dining it was unique and delicious. I have the orange roughi which was one of the specials for the night and I was not disappointed in the slightest. The butter sauce was divine! Lol they mentioned the weekend brunch and live music on Thursdays and I just can’t wait to come back!
Ahhhh-mazing! The atmosphere, hospitality, customer service, the FOOOD, everything is perfect. The owner is also the chef, which makes me have a deep appreciation for this establishment. The love he must pour into his restaurant is felt. Portions are excellent.
Le Rendez-Vous Cafe in Lake Elsinore strikes a wonderful balance between elegance and comfort. The French menu offers creative, flavorful dishes that are beautifully plated and generous in portion. The staff was attentive, and knowledgeable, with the owners often making an appearance at tables to ensure things are just right. With an open bar and various wines options. Overall, it’s a delightful local gem that raises the bar for dining in downtown Lake Elsinore.
This place is so cute! Clean and staff is friendly! We came for breakfast. We got the sirloin steak and stuffed French toast. Everything was excellent! The stuffed French toast comes with fresh cut strawberries and blueberries that were perfect! Highly recommend. Will definitely be back to try lunch as someone ordered so really cool dish as we were leaving and it smelled amazing!
Had a great experience here, been wanting to try it out and I’m glad I did. Those were some amazing French toast! Not overly sweetened. Chicken pot pie was also amazing! It’s more of a deconstructed pot pie, which I loved. The portion they gave was huge and FRESH! Usually I hate eating the inside veggies of pot pies because it’s always made with frozen veggies, BUT not these pot pies! The veggies especially the carrots and peas were fresh! The other item I forgot what the name was, which is a very tender chicken breast! Omg it was amazing, they paired it with a wine reduced sauce and mashed potato. Everything tasted amazing! Now this is my first time here, so I would have to come back for their dinner options. I just want to recommend to the establishment, when serving mimosas, please it’s equal parts champagne and juice. Our mimosas were overwhelmed with juice and grenadine. But other than that everything was amazing!
My friend and I were going to grab mexican food tonight and catch up but she saw the menu to this place and insisted on trying it out, I was highly against it. In the past, I have never had french food I liked or anything memorable, I thought french food lacks flavor. But she always let's me pick and she's not as adventurous with trying different cusines, so I budged. Well to my surprise, it was really really good, I was torn between 3 other entrees but the super nice server suggested the cajun shrimp pasta and my friend picked the mahi. I also got the french onion soup that came with my entree and she had a salad. We were really impressed. Not only taste wise but portion size. We also shared the crème brûlée since we were full (forgot to take a picture). Everything was delicious and we will be back to try the other entrees we were looking at. Highly recommend this place, also it's not just french, after seeing the listing on Google maps, it says creole, if she would had let with that, I wouldn't had been against coming here lol. Anyways, the chef here is doing something right and I hope our experience brings more people in so this place stays open in this struggling economy because we have a few more plates to try lol
OMG, a truly hidden gem! We had the lunch Rib eye medium rare, medley of fresh perfect veggies, and CREAMY mash potatoes; our new fav restaurant, bar none! Dessert, out of this world! Have to come to experience! Fresh, grass-fed ingredients, this is real food tastes like. Chef’s kiss and thank you Russell! Lety and John Code Blue CPR
Wow a real hidden gem. Wanted to try the breakfast pot pie and was pleasantly surprised at the size of potion and the flavors were on point. The presentation of the plate was one to brag over very well done. Hats off to the chef who I learned was the owner. The service was great until the end when we sat for a bit more than usual time with the finished plates on the table waiting for the check. This is one to mark as top five for favorite breakfast places.