Reviewers consistently praise Mauvais Garçons for a warm, intimate ambiance and a lively yet comfortable setting that invites lingering. The tapas style menu is inventive and flavorful, with beautifully presented dishes and a well-priced tasting option that showcases balance and creativity. The drinks program shines, with excellent cocktails and a standout espresso martini, complemented by attentive, friendly service. The new Notre Dame location is a welcome backdrop for date nights or gatherings, delivering a memorable overall experience with great food, drinks, and atmosphere.
I walked in thinking it was a basic pub/bar (didn't read the listing carefully) & I was pleasantly surprised. The food is excellent quality, creative, the wine list is amazing. Attentive staff, nice atmosphere. The kind of place that deserves a detour. Worth it!
Went to celebrate our birthdays, three of us, & we chose the sampling menu at $65 per person. Each dish was fantastic. Whoever is in the kitchen cooking really knows how to condiment. Not one tasteless bite. The staff is friendly & kind, we ordered a bottle of wine. Even that was fantastic. My one down moment is that the two hour seating rule made us rush through our meal. That's the only drawback. I assume if you take the later seating, You can stay as long as you want. Bravo. Will come again
We ate on the wine bar side & enjoyed the tasting menu. Everything was outstanding- exceptional service, excellent food. They were flexible & accommodated our party & timing. So wonderful to find a place offering inventive delicious quality dishes that is unpretentious & welcoming. Could not have asked for more.
We love this tapas place! Food was AMAZING! EVERYTHING was so TASTY! Drink menu was great! I had mocktail Au Paradis! So good My partner had a very good wine too! The music & ambience were cool. The staff was very friendly & sleek ! There was so much laughter in this place. Dessert was pretty cool , funky & fun but a bit too sweet, overall is great ! It's a gem !
Excellent choice of small food items that can be shared by the group & we had a selection of tartare & different meats. Very nice. Don't miss the truffle fries! The wine in glass was very limited in terms of choice, you had basically one option for red & white.
Spent a wonderful evening at mauvais garçons. The food, the wine & the ambiance were perfect. Jason, one of the owners & our server, was knowledgeable, personable & attentive to all of our needs - even the crazy ones that come from a group or reti
