La Belle Epoque Cafe - Media

La Belle Epoque Cafe (Media) Brunch Review: I'm always on the lookout for a fantastic brunch spot, and it's tough to find a place that checks all the boxes for food, service, and atmosphere. I have to say, I had a delightful experience dining outside, enjoying delicious food, refreshing drinks, and great company. There were many options, but I opted for the La Mer crepe, which was filled with generous chunks of shrimp, lobster, and crab in a creamy Swiss cheese sauce. A bonus is that the crepes are made with buckwheat flour, making them naturally gluten-free! My husband went for the steak and eggs, which featured perfectly grilled hanger steak, two sunny-side-up eggs, and flavorful potatoes. We couldn’t resist sharing the chocolate mousse for dessert because, after all, every meal deserves a rich, creamy finish. Everything was truly fantastic and reasonably priced for the quality. If you've been here before, you already know it's a hidden gem. And if you haven't tried it yet, what are you waiting for?

Amazing! This was exceptional. I enjoyed the seabass special with artichokes and baby carrots. We also sampled the filet mignon, seafood risotto, and the crispy duck special. I can't wait to return!

La Belle Epoque is a charming small restaurant with a romantic, dimly lit atmosphere. The soft blend of nostalgic and contemporary pop songs set a welcoming mood. However, it was sometimes difficult to hear the music over the noise from the adjoining sports bar, which seemed to be partially separated by heavy drapes. I ordered the salmon, and while the portions were reasonable and cooked to perfection, the yellow squash and haricots were excessively salty. On the other hand, the onion soup was exceptional. The entrée prices were quite fair for the portions served. Unfortunately, the shared space sometimes made it too loud to fully enjoy the relaxed vibe. Additionally, my server came across as a bit pretentious. Would I return? Probably not, but I definitely wouldn’t deter anyone else from trying it out.

I love this adorable, French bistro right in the heart of Media! I came here for brunch last weekend and my friend and I loved our meals. We had reservations and were seated right away. I got one of their special drinks, which was a christmas mimosa. I loved it! It was super unique and the flavored ice cube melting is what gave it flavor. For my meal, I had their quiche of the day. It was asparagus, red pepper, and parmesan. It was SO GOOD! I loved how cheesy it was. The crust was crispy and the top was perfectly brown. I definitely recommend it! I loved everything here and would definitely come back for brunch. The only reason it isn't 5 stars, is the service. Our server was nice, but we were never asked if we wanted another drink and we constantly had to ask for water refills. Other than that, it was a great brunch!

I was able to get a table here without a reservation for dining under the stars. If you go early enough, you should not have any issues getting a street table. I have very limited French food experience outside of some delicious dishes I had on cruises and other special occasions. For our hors d'oeuvres, I had to try the Soupe a l'oignon aka the French Onion soup. French Onion soup is one of my favorite things on earth and it was the one exception I made when I stopped eating meat for over 3 years. (Beef broth). If you have French onion soup on your menu, I am getting it no matter what the time of year. Of course here we are in the summer during dining under the stars and I am going for hot soup. Yes, this is happening. To be honest, it was good but was not my favorite. But that's ok. Maybe I'm a FO snob. My dad started his meal with the aubergine frite (fried eggplant). It was circular fried eggplant stacked with tomato and mozzarella at the top. It was plated beautifully. He liked it. Now for dinner, my dad ordered the Noix de St. Jacques which was scallops with fennel and arugula. To sum it up it was a beautiful salad with some gorgeous large seared scallops. It was different than any other way he had scallops before. For me, I had to try a crepe. I love crepes but have stuck to sweet dessert crepes and have not really gone into savory category. I went with the La Mer, which is shirmp, crab and lobster in swiss cheese and white wine cream sauce. Oh my lord. This was amazing. It was so good!! It comes cut in half and I could barely eat 1 half and had plenty to take home. It was delicious and I say skip the entrees and order a crepe as your meal. I don't think you'll be disappointed.