This French restaurant is facing the Richardson Bay and on a sunny day it is a real treat to dine outside.
The Sunday brunch menu is not elaborate (among other things: French toasts, eggs Benedict, omelets, croque-Monsieur, croque-Madame, burger, ham sandwich), but you don’t come to Le Garage merely for the food. You come to soak in the atmosphere.
If you have out of town visitors or guests from another country, they will be delighted by the genuine conviviality of the place.
Service is cordial and efficient.
But (there are always buts) the place is fairly difficult to find, parking is becoming increasingly laborious (even with valet parking), and it can be very crowded.
And unfortunately le Garage doesn’t take reservations for lunch or brunch.
If you don’t want to wait, the best time to arrive is around 1:30 p.m.
Le Garage can be very noisy and it is not the place to be if you want to have an intimate conversation with your inamorata.
But this type of ambiance could be very conducive to a clean breakup.
“Sorry Stacy, but I think I’m in love with your mom” or “My cat doesn’t like you.”
And you can get up and leave. Nobody will notice anything, even if Stacy starts crying (or screaming).
If you want a quieter atmosphere and a more elaborate menu, come for dinner.
They take reservations.
If the dining prices are reasonable, watch out for the drinks.
One single glass of Frank Family Vineyards 2013 Chardonnay set me back $15.00.
A little too rich for my blood.
If wine drinking you must, you would be much better off ordering a full bottle for $52.00.
Despite its shortcomings, I am still keen on Le Garage. Must be my French genes.
It is the perfect place to celebrate anything with your chums.
And you can be as loud as you want while munching on Moules Marinière or duck confit.
Alain
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