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Find out what French restaurants to try in El Cerrito. El Cerrito is a city in Contra Costa County, California, United States, and forms part of the San Francisco Bay Area. It has a population of 23,549 according to the 2010 census. El Cerrito was founded by refugees from the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. It was incorporated in 1917 as a village with 1500 residents. As of the census in 2000, there were 23,171 people, 10,208 households and 5971 families in the city. The top 20 employers in the city, according to the 2013 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, include such entities as the West Contra Costa Unified School District, City of El Cerrito, Lucky Stores, Pastime ACE Hardware, and Honda of El Cerrito.
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1. Chez Panisse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1428 reviews
Reviewed By Melissa77797
I had a reservation for one at the cafe, and I'm an almost-senior citizen ... a demographic that is not beloved in many restaurants. To their credit, service was excellent -- almost too attentive. (I didn't feel rushed, but I was out of there in less than an hour.) But the food was competent, not remarkable. The braised lamb, polenta and mixed vegetables were very good, but not much better than I could make in my home kitchen.
2. La Note
Overall Ratings
4 based on 370 reviews
Reviewed By Andreas G
It has been three years since I last reviewed La Note. There have been some changes. As is the case everywhere, prices have increased due to rising rents and labor costs. Perhaps because of this, as has been the case at other restaurants I frequent, it has become easier to get tables. Usually when I go to La Note during the summer, I reserve a table on the patio. This time it was a spur of the moment decision, and although we arrived shortly before noon there were multiple tables open and there were open tables throughout the time we were there. On a sunny warm day sitting at a shaded table is just lovely. If the only tables available are inside in the stuffy crowded and noisy indoor dining room, I go elsewhere. Yes, I dislike the indoor room that much. As for food, I've tried many items, but after trying quite a few, I always come back to the grilled tuna sandwich. It is built on a great bun, and who doesn't like great buns. The tuna is not overcooked, but instead on the medium to medium rare boundary. The portion is generous. The herbed tomato and aioli on the sandwich and the green salad that it comes with are also nicely executed. Although it is now a $16 sandwich, by local standards you get a lot for your $16, and of the several "tuna sandwich" offerings in the area that I have tried, it remains my favorite. I don't know when the patio officially closes, but when it is no longer an option, I no longer dine at La Note. If you haven't tried the patio at lunch, I highly recommend that you go within the next few weeks. Service was good as well, and I would give the place 4.5 stars if I could.
3. Rendez Vous Cafe Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By ColleenQD
Stopped in for a quick bite and was pleasantly surprised by the great service and delicious food. I ordered the brie sandwhich, because brie, and the baguette it was served on was dynamite and the brie was perfect. My husband had the lunch deal for $15 and got veggie soup, salad, iced tea and the croque monsuier, he liked my sandwich better though! We'd definitely come back!
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