claire's kitchen at le salon

four thumbs up. well done marc (aka claire) and team. authentic french at realistic prices, the chateaubriand, the canard pie, escargot, simply magnifique! bravo good sir (or madam....) and look forward to my next visit.

escargots are nice and great with some bread. served still in the shell, i found using the tongs, a little too fiddly and as they cooled down a little, i ended up just using my fingers to hold them in place. i saw a table being served their scallops and it looked amazing and the bowl of salad for their mains, was very generous. we had the chateaubriand and it was superb. the beef was juicy, tender and came with 3 small sides. plenty for 2 people to share. great place for dinner, with pretty good service, and on a side note, the bathroom was very stylish and clean.

actual rating: 3.5/5

when your arrive, you are provided with complimentary bread and butter. the dinner menu is either a 3 course without a drink or 2 course with a drink. we got the 3 course.

for entree we got:
-escargot: this was yummy as always, they also gave us extra bread to mop up the juices
-cheese soufflé: if you like cheese, this is a must!

mains:
-beef tenderloin: this was nice, however, not outstanding
-fish and steamed rice: this was a bit disappointing as the menu sounded like it had more seafood than what was actually presented (one tiny prawn, one tiny mussel, one fillet of fish)

dessert:
-creme caramel: sweet and perfect. came with complimentary macaron
-creme brulee: this had a citrusy flavour to it and also had a complimentary macaron

at the end of the meal, you are also given complimentary chocolate truffles.

overall, entrées and desserts were great, mains were okay and service was good.

claire’s kitchen at le salon brings authentic french styles and tastes to oxford street with modern french dishes and beautifully decorated with french antiques presented in a chic decor. 🙂

lovely presentation of entree roasted scallops and main poached snapper fillet. good portion size of the entree dish and the duck pie. the scallops were cooked perfectly and the combination of pumpkin sabayon & crispy leeks were spot on. the snapper fillet was slightly over but overall was still a delicious dish. duck and pinot noir pie was sumptuous with chunks of duck meat hid inside the buttery flaky pie shell. 😋

dessert was presented beautifully. loved the delicately torched meringue on top, the lemon custard was not overly sweet, paired with a light, crunchy yet chewy shell of the salted caramel macaron and a refreshing raspberry sorbet, it was a delightful dessert to finish off a meal. 🥰

staff was charming & hospitable. they were very welcoming & professional across the board. 😘

the most all-rounded fantastic experience i've had dining in sydney. each visit has left a lasting impression, even though they are very occasional due to the expense of course. take only your closest friends and family to avoid any distraction from this experience

we reserved a table here for my wife’s surprise birthday party for 4 and they didn’t disappoint. the dining room was bright and elegant and the staff were very welcoming and professional across the board.

the only option that evening was a set menu (with options on all courses) for $85 which consisted or an entree, main and dessert (or a cocktail in replacement of the dishes).

we had spent $185 the night before at a shockingly bad dinner at the bentley restaurant and claire’s kitchen was a standout in every department.

the entree of steak tartare came deconstructed with the elements finely positioned around the diced beef cubes. the waiter mixed them together along with the egg yolk to become a nicely balanced dish of richness and tanginess to match. it was perfect and the envy amongst other on the table. the three cheese souffle was light and rich and was the recommended dish by the waiter and the dome of smoked salmon was perfectly accompanied by the crab and celeriac remoulade served with avocado dressing and brioche crouton.

the mains were a beef affair with braised beef cheeks, red wine sauce; beef tenderloin wrapped in prosciutto and beef fillet, flambéed in cognac, with green pepper and cream sauce. all cooked to perfection in all the glory of classic french sauces that should not be understated here.

the desserts we chose the french pastry, a chocolate mousse, a crème brûlée. a perfect way to end the meal and all beautifully presented. they also wrote ‘happy birthday’ on the plate in french with beautiful hand writing along with a sparkler.

what must be highlighted is that although this was a fixed menu price, every dish that came was not reduced in size as other restaurants would. each dish that arrived stood out on it’s own as if you had ordered it individually from the menu in terms of presentation and size.

the light hearted approach by staff made this french dining experience very warm and relaxed almost understating the excellent food that was made without compromise. we will definitely be back to one of the best quality and value french restaurants in sydney.

fantastic venue for our anniversary. staff friendly and very attentive. food top notch! we'll be back

we visited claire’skitchen at le salon to celebrate a friend’s birthday. the venue was busy but service was attentive. the food was very impressive. we were all pleased with the dishes we ordered. a return visit is in order.

this is by far the best restaurant in sydney. it is the perfect fine dining experience with reasonable prices. the service is always superb. every steak we have we compare to claire's, which is just amazing.

chocolate mousse is a must must try . loved the ambiance of this place. one of the best places for a great dining experience. loved the food. they offer variety of food choices , you would love to try all.

french born marc kuzma aka claire de lune, has created a traditional french brasserie menu with a few modern twists. claire has decorated the venue with fabulous imported wall papers, antiques and chic furniture. business partner, valentin has hand picked a team of charming professional french waiters and waitresses... upstairs is le salon, a cosy private mezzanine, you can reserve exclusively for up to 50 guests for sit down dinner or up to 80 for a cocktail party. ​ "bringing a little french style to the paris end of oxford street"

the invitation from claire's kitchen reads "whimsical, lavish, eccentric, imaginative, join us for an evening of surrealist, fashion, theatre, food and deviant art. le salon dada, liberate the imagination"  with support from the city of sydney, claire's kitchen is hosting a series of pop up dinners with a twist.

i love all kinds of cuisine, and french cuisine would be amongst the top of my list. claire’s kitchen at le salon would have to be one of my favourite french restaurants in sydney.

excellent food. but we were being treated. very large portions especially for the extra veg salad, chips, green beans. excellent dressing on the salad. dessert to die for. all cake based, and supper moreish. coffee really tasty as well. prompt serving. easy to find as long as you get the right district
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came here for dîner, tried the canard et croûte. duck with pinot noir jus in a puff pastry pie. trés délicieux! service was also fantastic. all around great dining experience