Le Jardin
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from - Neighborhood: Drake
- 841 42nd St.
- Des Moines, IA 50312
- 515-943-1926
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
While La Mie bakes artisan pastries next door, Le Jardin offers French cuisine for dinner. Chef Tag Grandgeorge prepares a rotating menu of classic French dishes, made with fresh, seasonal ingredients from local farmers and an on-site garden. He makes everything from scratch, including pates and jams. Occasionally, the restaurant hosts specialty theme dinners with wine pairings.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- 42nd and Crocker streets
- Parking:
- Free Lot
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; closed Sunday through Tuesday
- Cuisine:
- French
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Reservations recommended
- Dress Code:
- Business Casual
- Alcohol:
- Beer and Wine
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Fun And Flirty, Trendy, and Upscale
- Live Music:
- Yes
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Features:
- Takeout/Carryout
- Average Drink Price:
- wine $8; beer $3.50
- Worth Noting:
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La Mie bakery is open for brunch from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Food specialties: A scratch kitchen offering rustic yet polished French cuisine with locally grown and environmentally friendly ingredients, serving traditional French omelets, side plates, salads, entrees and desserts.
- Payment Methods:
- Checks Accepted, Major Credit Cards, and Cash
- Capacity:
- 58
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"One of my favorites"
By simo3300 from greenwood, October 24, 2009
I've eaten here many times and still find Le Jardin one of the best dinner places, and reasonably priced.
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"Fantastic French"
By KruzinKevN from Ankeny, January 25, 2009
Great food, great attitudes! Many French places expect you to pay high prices and put up with not-so-great attitudes, but not Le Jardin! What a gr...
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"Great for the Drake Neighborhood"
By slewis6 from Windsor Heights, January 2, 2009
Love that use local fair! Stop by Le Mie during the day time hours. Brunch is killer!
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