Whether it’s date night or just a night out with your friends, you can get a truly memorable fine dining experience at La Bourgogne French Restaurant. Set right along Hawaii Belt Road in Kailua-Kona, this upscale eatery rolls out all the French and Italian favorites for your pure enjoyment. Although their atmosphere is a little lacking, they make up for it with their wonderfully attentive service.
Since they operate in an intimate Euro setting, getting a table can prove quite difficult, especially during the height of the tourist season. You can skip all the waiting around, however, by simply making reservations well ahead of your trip. When you do that, you’ll get greeted at the door with aloha all around, and then whisked straight to your table.
The simple dining room design doesn’t look like much at first glance, but it’s pretty charming, nonetheless. Deep red walls, mood lighting, and hand-painted works of art dress up the place beautifully. Yet despite dining in paradise, the only windows look into the other dining room section, resulting in the curtains staying closed more often than not.
In any case, it’s best to focus your full attention on the meal ahead by kicking things off with a tasty appetizer. You can begin with iconic Frog Legs Provencale or Escargot, of course. Or play it safe by ordering the French Onion Soup or a classic Caesar Salad. No matter what you order, don’t forget to pair it with red, white, or sparkling wine, all of which are available by glass or bottle. If that’s not quite your style, they have a variety of cocktails as well, including the ever-popular Cosmopolitan.
Once those arrive, ask your server to give the kitchen your order for the main course. They will need a little time to make everything from scratch using fresh ingredients and time-honored recipes. You can trust that their team will go all out in building big flavor in every bite. Their plating presentations are second to none as well, allowing you to delight in your selections as soon as they hit the table.
Stop by for a taste of the:
Baked Brie
The Baked Brie pairs pure cheesiness with sweet apples, perfectly whetting your appetite. They make this dish by wrapping a small wheel of brie in butter puff pastry. The wrapped brie slides into the oven next to get melty inside and golden brown around the outside. Apple slices come alongside, so you can scoop up the melty cheese with ease.
Veal Normandy
Whenever you order the Veal Normandy, get ready for pure decadence to come your way. This dish starts with veal braised until tender and juicy and then sliced up thin. Then, they simmer it in brandy, shallots, thyme, apples, bacon, and cream before plating it up. Dauphinoise potatoes and veggies come on the side to bring all the flavors together.
Lobster Fettuccine
If you want to savor rich ocean flavors with a creamy kick, go with the Lobster Fettucine. This dish begins with tender, perfectly cooked lobster and tomatoes set in a saffron and herbs de Provance cream sauce. Right before serving, they toss al dente fettuccini noodles in the sauce and then plate it with flair.
Want to enjoy the Chocolate Souffle at the end of your meal? Be sure to ask for it when you order your entrees. The dish takes a while to make, after all, so you’d be waiting a long time otherwise. If you don’t want to order dessert early, go with their decadent Crème Brulee instead.
Insider Tips:
-Sign up to join their mailing list when the check arrives, so you can get the inside scoop on new menu items, special events, and discounts galore.
-Follow their Facebook page for special event announcements, like their Valentine’s Day Dinner.