Comments on: Le Petite Rive (The Small Bank) Opens in Little River http://www.mendocinofun.com/2007/12/05/le-petite-rive-the-small-bank-opens-in-little-river/ The discriminating guide to Fun and Adventure on the Mendocino Coast! Fri, 29 Apr 2011 23:40:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.3 By: Dan P http://www.mendocinofun.com/2007/12/05/le-petite-rive-the-small-bank-opens-in-little-river/comment-page-1/#comment-5079 Dan P Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:50:11 +0000 http://www.mendocinofun.com/2007/12/05/le-petite-rive-the-small-bank-opens-in-little-river/#comment-5079 One one-line commentator said his dinner at La Petite Rive was the best he's ever had. "Ha. Internet hype," I thought. Until I ate at La Petite Rive. Seriously, I had one of the best dinners I've ever had ANYWHERE right here, at this tiny unpretentious restaurant that is an absolute gem. I don't do "bests" 'cause it's kinda crude. But I do five stars and this place is a solid five-star experience. I have not had a better meal anywhere, including NYC, LA, SF, Chicago, Vegas. The most bizarre thing about the place? The price. Two of us had a $40 bottle of Anderson Valley wine with our dinner. The total bill? $110. That's not a typo. Eat this food and you'd gladly pay twice that much, not including the wine. One one-line commentator said his dinner at La Petite Rive was the best he’s ever had. “Ha. Internet hype,” I thought.

Until I ate at La Petite Rive.

Seriously, I had one of the best dinners I’ve ever had ANYWHERE right here, at this tiny unpretentious restaurant that is an absolute gem. I don’t do “bests” ’cause it’s kinda crude. But I do five stars and this place is a solid five-star experience. I have not had a better meal anywhere, including NYC, LA, SF, Chicago, Vegas.

The most bizarre thing about the place? The price. Two of us had a $40 bottle of Anderson Valley wine with our dinner. The total bill? $110. That’s not a typo. Eat this food and you’d gladly pay twice that much, not including the wine.

]]> By: Le Petite Rive - A Culinary Treat on the Mendocino Coast / Mendocino Fun http://www.mendocinofun.com/2007/12/05/le-petite-rive-the-small-bank-opens-in-little-river/comment-page-1/#comment-3562 Le Petite Rive - A Culinary Treat on the Mendocino Coast / Mendocino Fun Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:49:44 +0000 http://www.mendocinofun.com/2007/12/05/le-petite-rive-the-small-bank-opens-in-little-river/#comment-3562 [...] For Details on hours and location, view our earlier post. [...] [...] For Details on hours and location, view our earlier post. [...]

]]> By: Le Petite Rive - A Culinary Treat on the Mendocino Coast / Mendocino Fun http://www.mendocinofun.com/2007/12/05/le-petite-rive-the-small-bank-opens-in-little-river/comment-page-1/#comment-3561 Le Petite Rive - A Culinary Treat on the Mendocino Coast / Mendocino Fun Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:49:44 +0000 http://www.mendocinofun.com/2007/12/05/le-petite-rive-the-small-bank-opens-in-little-river/#comment-3561 [...] For Details on hours and location, view our earlier post. [...] [...] For Details on hours and location, view our earlier post. [...]

]]> By: M. S. Klein http://www.mendocinofun.com/2007/12/05/le-petite-rive-the-small-bank-opens-in-little-river/comment-page-1/#comment-3204 M. S. Klein Sat, 29 Mar 2008 10:38:49 +0000 http://www.mendocinofun.com/2007/12/05/le-petite-rive-the-small-bank-opens-in-little-river/#comment-3204 Our dinner at La Petite Rive last Thursday was excellent in every respect, and we'll look forward to returning. The atmosphere is relaxed and refined, with a splendid ocean view, and Troy and Melanie Barrett have created an imaginative Cal-Continental menu, with emphasis on local ingredients and wines. The all-Menocino wine list is priced extremely inexpensively. Because each main dish includes 5 courses (an amuse-bouche, soup, salad and palate cleanser in addition to the entrée) the prices ($17-29) represent a real bargain. Troy's Cordon Blue training and attachment to the local Mendocino scene, and the Barretts' warm hospitality give La Petite Rive a distinctive personality. Each dish was beautifully prepared. There are 2 seatings (5:30 & 8:00PM), and reservations are required. Our dinner at La Petite Rive last Thursday was excellent in every respect, and we’ll look forward to returning. The atmosphere is relaxed and refined, with a splendid ocean view, and Troy and Melanie Barrett have created an imaginative Cal-Continental menu, with emphasis on local ingredients and wines. The all-Menocino wine list is priced extremely inexpensively. Because each main dish includes 5 courses (an amuse-bouche, soup, salad and palate cleanser in addition to the entrée) the prices ($17-29) represent a real bargain. Troy’s Cordon Blue training and attachment to the local Mendocino scene, and the Barretts’ warm hospitality give La Petite Rive a distinctive personality. Each dish was beautifully prepared. There are 2 seatings (5:30 & 8:00PM), and reservations are required.

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