Escargots Sautes Au Pernod: six snails sautéed in butter, garlic, and herbs, and flambéed with Pernod
Fromage en Croute: French goat cheese baked in puff pastry with basil and walnut, served with roasted red pepper sauce
Plat du Jour: grilled veal t-bone chop with garlic mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, and mushroom sauce
Filet Mignon Bordelaise: prime filet mignon, served with a Merlot and mushroom sauce, mashed potatoes, and watercress
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With my favorite dinner companion in tow, I had a hearty meal of French cuisine that I would gladly repeat. We started off with a couple of appetizers: the escargots and the Fromage en Croute. The escargots were cooked in butter, garlic, and herbs and were made to perfection. The puff pastry was stuffed with rich goat cheese and served with tomatoes and lettuce, which balanced the strong flavor of the cheese nicely.
For the main course, I order the filet mignon. Contrary to what the photos above suggest, it was one of the best filet mignons I've ever tried. It was made just like I like it and came with a side of buttery mashed potatoes. The steak was served with a Merlot and mushroom sauce that complemented it impeccably.
Le Bateau Ivre also has a café that serves baked goods and coffee, if you're looking for an after dinner treat. They also have breakfast, lunch, and brunch depending on the day of the week. Basically, whatever meal you're craving, Le Bateau Ivre's the place to try.
Le Bateau Ivre
2629 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704
Hours:
Breakfast: Tuesday - Friday 9 - 11:30
Brunch: Saturday - Sunday 9 - 2:30
Lunch: Tuesday - Friday 11:30 - 2:30
Dinner: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday 5 - 9:30, Friday - Saturday 5 - 10:30
Hours:
Breakfast: Tuesday - Friday 9 - 11:30
Brunch: Saturday - Sunday 9 - 2:30
Lunch: Tuesday - Friday 11:30 - 2:30
Dinner: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday 5 - 9:30, Friday - Saturday 5 - 10:30
