09/25/06

quaint lovely spot with a beautiful drink selection

by epv

I have had the pleasure of going to Cafe Chloe twice within the past 2 weeks. Once for just drinks and I was extremely impressed with the breadth of wine list selections. The last time was for dinner and drinks and the food was amazing. We had the steak and pomme frites (to die for!), smoked trout salad and a delightful mushroom quiche. Complete with a pleasant bottle of Bourdeaux. I only wish we had room for dessert. Oh too bad, I guess I'll have to go back! p.s. the Champagne cocktails look amazing. I beleive there is some dreamy lavender infused cocktail there which is the next thing to try on my list.

• Pros: selection, service, taste
• Cons: parking

07/03/09

Thank You for opening your doors in San Diego!

by HipDwntnMom

Authentic french menu - for the daring or not. Excellent service. Fabulous decor (can I live here?). Interesting drinks, as well as food.

• Pros: food, service, decor, drinks
• Cons: i wish they were located in Marina District where I live!

05/05/08

Love it!

by katiapolster

Love the food, the ambiance is very chic and haven't found another local cafe that serves my favorite Illy espresso! Forget Starbucks- so overrated. You need to try Cafe Chloe. This is a true cafe and local treat. Only downfall is that although the staff is very nice, they are very slooow and my server stood and chatted with another server for several minutes while holding my latte as I watched it get cold. When my food arrived, I ate it with my latte spoon as my server was once again chatting it up with another server instead of bringing me silverware and napkin. The brie omlette more than made up for it and he apologized so all is good and I will definately be back.

03/20/08

Awesome

by Tatiana23

This place is fantastic! Service and food is great, also fairly priced! Ambiance is OK, go early on the weekend to grab a good table!

07/14/07

Good but slow

by bigb1401

As it was Bastille Day, my boyfriend and I sought out a recommended French restaurant for dinner. When we arrived at Cafe Chloe, we first noticed its casual, romantic, and refined atmosphere. We were promptly seated, which unfortunately was nearly the only prompt thing about Cafe Chloe. After having finished our tartiflette reblochon starter, which was in itself original, we had to wait for thirty minutes for our main course of cassoulet au confit de canard. In the meantime, not a single person checked on us. Only after having finished our wine did our main course come. The server apologized for the wait as did the manager. The duck was moist and tender to the point of falling off the bone. Although good, the cassoulet itself was more an American-style casserole than a proper cassoulet. After having asked for the check, we were told the owner was kind enough to take the starter off the bill. So even though we had to wait half an hour for our dinner, I would still recommend Cafe Chloe. It was an overall good experience.

• Pros: romantic ambience, original take on classic dishes
• Cons: poor service

02/12/07

The charm of a Parisian Bistro in the heart of San Diego...

by lemaitbr

Cafe Chloe offers the charm of a neighborhood bistro and the quality food of a gourmet restaurant. I have had dinner twice in the past week and both experiences were incredible: Service is casual but efficient; food is neatly presented but without pretention; wine is reasonably priced with a sufficient selection; the atmosphere is quaint but not stuffy.

Special mention to the Tartiflette... I felt like "home"!

Highly recommended!

• Pros: Ambience, Service, Food,
• Cons: Limited seating, come early...

01/07/07

Best Bistro in San Diego!

by miti

Cafe' Chloe represents one of my fondest memories of San Diego. I am currently away and miss this cozy, charming, intimate bistro/cafe'/wine bar. The design of everything, from the menu to the furniture and the spaces--various nooks and crannies to dine in (sooo romantic!) --is exquisitely detailed. It wasn 't unusual for me to go there 2/3 times a week and always have a different experience. I love the sophisticated choices of food,drinks and wines, the friendly staff, so attentive and bent to put everyone at ease, love the small gift area with books on food, wine, and Provence, and absolutely adore the music. Everything about Cafe' Chloe is about ambiance. When I walk in the door it's like being transported to Europe for few hours:)

• Pros: Intimacy, Exquisite food, wine, coffee drinks, atmosphere, feel of european literary cafe'
• Cons: price is a bit steep, not recommended if you want large portions of food

10/24/06

Unbelievable atmosphere

by olivereats

So glad I read the other reviews and took the reccommendation. This place is so comfortable and beautiful. The attention to detail is beyond what I have experience in even the finest of restaurants. Even their table bases are unlike any I had ever seen. Went to a happy hour with a large group on Monday Evening (they are NOT closed) and had a blast. One girl in our party had to bring her little boy and they even had a toy box for him to peruse. We can't wait to go back.

• Pros: great feel great food
• Cons: what con?

08/02/06

Fantastic French

by sc1019

I don't even live in San Diego and adore Cafe Chloe. I was in San Diego for a week once and went three times...twice for dinner and once for brunch. For dinner, the lamb with israeli couscous and butternut squash is perfect. The best lamb I've ever had in a restaurant. For brunch, the duck sausage and epoisse omelette is amazing. Like the editor says, the European portions are great and leave you completely satisfied.

Not your average East Village eatery, this Parisian-style corner bistro serves pomme frites with a dose of sophistication.

by Erin Chambers

This classic French bistro enlivens the corner of Ninth Street and G Street just north of Petco Park with all the looks and smells of an upscale sidewalk cafe in Paris. Small round tables line the rod iron fence on either side of the corner entrance. Inside, colorful French prints hang in the smallish dining room, anchored by a half-circle bar hiding brass coffee machines and wine bottles. Breakfast and brunch offer gourmet teas with a tiered tray of all the accoutrements fit for any ladies' lunch or book club chat. Rotating cheese selections are well-paired with seasoned crostinis and assorted tapenades--the perfect end to a perfectly prepared French feast of steak frites or herbed chicken with macaroni and pancetta gratin. European proportions mean there is always room for dessert--a good thing considering the homemade ice cream and bread pudding are not to be missed.