In the mood for a splurge? Try master chef Roland Passot`s La Folie. Passot, whose reputation precedes him, has created a menu for La Folie that is clearly a labor of love and a study of dedication. Specialties include roasted quail with foie gras and roasted garlic, and such game dishes as roasted rabbit and tender Sonoma free-range duck. The atmosphere is romantic and sophisticated with a pastel blue ceiling and a copper hood heralding the kitchen. Vegetarians will love the "Spring Vegetable Lovers Menu": a pot pie of spring vegetable ragout, potage, a pressee of spinach, grains and couscous with roast vegetable jus, and a red fruit gazpacho or coconut sorbet for dessert.
Best known for lobster salad with spicy mango vinaigrette, this is a fine dining establishment. The restaurant serves an authentic French cuisine.
Atmosphere: The establishment has an unusual and elegant décor. The interior is enhanced by sculptures and tropical plants, and the lighting is set quite dim. This is a white tableclothe restaurant.
The establishment is small, and is romantic and cheerful and patroned by all kinds of people. Table talk requires you to speak up a bit here. Also, you`ll notice that there is an open kitchen.
More Reasons to Go: There is background music while you dine. La Folie is appropriate (if not ideal) for entertaining clients, birthdays, anniversaries, other romantic evenings and private parties.
Eating & Drinking: Open for dinner.A full selection of alcoholic beverages are served, and you`ll find that there is a good selection of wines.
Details to Note: Reservations are suggested. Smoking is not permitted. Entrances and walkways are wheelchair friendly. Children are not appropriate. There is valet parking available.
Ways to Pay: Cash, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Diners Club, Discover and Carte Blanche
More ...: has a Prix Fixe menu
Hours of Operation: Mon-Sat 5:30-10p, Closed on Sundays and major holidaysClosed on Sundays
