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Le Fou Frog

Restaurant Cafe Seafood restaurant French restaurant Steak house Fine dining restaurant

One of the Top rated Seafood restaurants in Kansas City


Address

400 E 5th St, Kansas City, MO 64106

Website

www.lefoufrog.com

Contact

(816) 474-6060

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (939 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Saturday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 5 to 9 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 5 to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 5 to 9 PM
  • Thursday: 5 to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: French (12) restaurant (9) good (8) experience (8) Frog (8) service (7) great (6) staff (6)
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  • 5/5 Joseph J. 1 year ago on Google
    Eccentrically decorated and beautiful. French rolls are warm, crusty and unbelievably good (just like all French bread should be). My waitress Natalie pulled the rolls right out of the oven. Wow. Their Country Pate was likely the best I've had since we were in Normandy FR. Pork medallions were wrapped in bacon, perfectly cooked, and very succulent. The large portion was a great surprise. The mushrooms served with the pork medallions were spectacular. I'd like to say they were marinated, but I'm totally guessing. Best to say they were sprinkled with magic spices 😉. They gave me a wonderful truffle for dessert that was on the house. Looking forward to our return visit.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shiona D. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a nice birthday dinner here, the service was spot on and staff were so attentive. Everything we ordered from the seared duck to the fresh halibut was well prepared. The goat cheese salad was my favourite dish of the night. You could taste the freshness and good cooking techniques on everything, however I thought both proteins were under seasoned, and the sautéed vegetables needed more love. This is a charming little restaurant that doesn’t feel very snooty, even though it’s very pricey. Great location.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kathleen C. 10 months ago on Google
    A unique, romantic dining experience in one of K.C.'s oldest restaurants. It never disappoints. The menu is not typical, with a variety of offers not seen with other high-end restaurants. It's pricey but definitely something special. The chocolate martini is outstanding! A dining delight!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andy E. 1 year ago on Google
    This French kitchen doesn't look like much from the street, but the decor is eclectic and the food is fantastique! I enjoyed the escargot (in the requisite indulgently rich garlic butter), the French onion soup, and the stuffed bacon-wrapped chicken. All was delicious. The service was attentive but not overbearing, which was wonderful. If I had to come up with a critical comment, it would be that the chairs on the patio need a little more padding. Should you find yourself craving French cuisine in KC, you won't go wrong with Le Fou Frog.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Ariadne F. 10 months ago on Google
    The staff was personally my favorite part about this place. They were all extremely welcoming and friendly! It was absolutely delightful seeing them all come out in their swan lake interpretation to present the bottle of wine to the table next to us! They have an extensive drink menu. My partner loved the lamb chops he ordered with a ratatouille side. They were cooked as ordered and paired excellently. There were no vegetarian appetizers to enjoy, so I picked one of the 2 vegetarian options. Plating was beautiful, but it was salty and the flavors clashed more than complimented eaxh other. Nothing was unique tasting about the desserts, although after your check, they gave a wonderful chocolate truffle which turned out to be my favorite thing to eat from there.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kathryn D. 1 year ago on Google
    Went here for the first time the other night for a birthday celebration, great experience. Our server was so nice and knowledgable and even other staff interacted with us. Food was yummy, even got an appetizer on the house which was very appreciated. Really cute, moody, intimate restaurant. Everyone should try this place!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Corinne F. 1 year ago on Google
    Me and my partner came here for my 25th bday. Our server was Lindsy and she was really great. Our food was tender and eclectic. They had a cat themed party that was super fun! It was a great experience and we will definitely be back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 JANELL M. 2 years ago on Google
    I LOVE coming here! The food is exquisite and the atmosphere is electric. This time there was a live band. Other times some of the wait staff will sing. It's incredible. The drinks are always delicious. Delicious French food in an unassuming location. You will not be disappointed. The escargot is wonderful and I almost always get the duck. Chef's kiss!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kriti A. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was exquisite. A bit on the expensive side but worth it. Totally got to try soooo many new flavors here today!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tom P. 1 year ago on Google
    This is not at all what I expected. It was quite different than a typical French restaurant. I found to be very informal, casual, eclectic and extremely satisfying. The staff was very down to earth and authentic. My girlfriend and I ordered the French onion soup, an appetizer of duck liver and two wonderful entrées consisting of Seabass and Gnocchi’s with seafood medley. I won’t even attempt their French spelling or pronunciation. Lol. It’s all good in my language of origin which is English. 👍🏻👍🏻 you have to pardon the lighting. We sat indoors in the room had red colored lighting.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jackie N. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing experience. It’s a small quaint spot with great food. The entire restaurant was serenaded by one of the waiters. Felt like we were in a French bistro. The service was fantastic and food even better.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Victoria H. 1 year ago on Google
    We went here for the first time with high expectations - Le Fou Frog did NOT disappoint!! The ambiance of the restaurant cannot be beat, nor can the food or service. We will be recommending Le Fou Frog to everyone and we will be back!

  • 5/5 Chad S. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent food. Friendly and attentive staff. If you're looking for a quiet evening out with that special someone, this is the place. I felt the overall experience was intimate and unhurried. We enjoyed the opportunity for conversation as much as we enjoyed the food. I recommend dining at Le Fou Frog for occasions like anniversaries, birthdays, or just days ending in "y." Don't save Le Fou Frog for a special occasion, because it really should be enjoyed more often.

  • 5/5 Presten T. 1 year ago on Google
    One of our favorites! Le Fou does not disappoint with the full serenade experience. First time having the Ribeye...perfectly cooked and great flavor.

  • 5/5 Bryan W. 8 months ago on Google
    I’m one of those people who likes to carefully examine menus online and pick out what I plan to order when I get to a restaurant. And every time I do that with Le Fou Frog, I find myself lured away by one of the specials on the chalkboard. As all the food here is expertly prepared and thoroughly delicious, deviating from my plans has never been a mistake. They do a particularly good job with seafood. On my most recent visit I had scallops and gnocchi that were excellent. The drinks here are also quite good. I admit I’m not completely crazy about the quirky French cafe atmosphere. But I recognize that’s a matter of personal taste, and I’m sure a lot of their customers really love it. And the lighting makes it hard to get good photos of the food, as you can tell from the pictures accompanying this review. But that’s completely beside the point when the food is this good.

  • 5/5 Jodi V. 8 months ago on Google
    First visit, but not our last! It's quaint & relaxing. The servers are very welcoming and professional in an easy-going way. Best of all... the FOOD IS AMAZING! We had the smoked duck salad with raspberry vinaigrette and smoked trout with toast points for appetizers. Entrees were rosemary seasoned lamb chops with polenta and seasonal vegetables, as well as tiger shrimp with a (to die for) champagne vanilla sauce and risotto. Don't forget to try the desserts. All dishes were prepared to perfection and just simply scrumptious!

  • 5/5 Andre H. 5 months ago on Google
    Great experience! The service was timely and attentive. The food was beautifully presented and prepared and absolutely delicious. The ambiance created the perfect setting for a relaxing dinner.

  • 5/5 Jorge S. 5 months ago on Google
    First of all, I enjoy French food. I was told that I was missing a local restaurant gem called La Fou Frog. I made reservations for myself and was seated at the bar table, which was perfect. It felt like I was in Paris, observing people. I had the chance to meet one of the owners, Barbara, and enjoyed conversing with her. I asked Barbara to surprise me with her favorite dessert, and she delighted me with creme brulee and Nie port. It was amazing! I loved the ambiance of the restaurant, the service was spectacular, and the food was breathtaking!

  • 5/5 Terri L. 7 months ago on Google
    I was looking for a unique restaurant to take my daughter to celebrate her 18th birthday. I just HAPPENED to find Le Fou Frog and I am SOOOO glad I did! The whole experience was perfection. The food, the service, the ambiance... it was just perfect. I can't wait to go back on my next visit to Kansas City!! (The pommes frites!! Get them. 😍🤤)

  • 5/5 Brian H. 6 months ago on Google
    Bread was soft inside with a crunchy outside, salad had a citrus dijon vinaigrette,escargot was delicious baked in tomato garlic and herbs, bay scallops baked with leeks, mushrooms and guyere cheese was very good, stuffed boneless quail were tender and juicy served on a bed of mashed potatoes with a chicken reduction sauce,the entree had such a savory flavor it was amazing, then for dessert a pumpkin mousse that was so light served in a puff pastry that definitely had a wow factor.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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