La Fontaine Walnut Creek

French Onion Soup

The bistro benchmark — a rich, deeply caramelized broth under a bronzed Gruyère crust that pulls in satisfying sheets

Duck Confit

Slow-cured leg with crackling skin over a classic accompaniment — the kind of straightforward French execution that rewards the technique

Crêpes

Both savory and dessert versions are a fixture here — thin, properly lacy, and finished with classical fillings rather than trendy detours

Steak Frites

A bistro staple — seared to order with thin, golden frites and a classic sauce on the side

Escargot

Butter-poached and herb-flecked — a reliable litmus test for any French kitchen, and reportedly done properly here