Saint-Jacques
A rare gem in Raleigh: French cuisine at its finest.
(919) 518-9432
6112 Falls of the Neuse Rd
Raleigh,
NC
27609
35.866
-78.6204
Neighborhood: North
Hours:
Tue-Sat 11am-2pm
Tue-Thu 5:30pm-9:30pm
Fri-Sat 5:30pm-10:00pm
Last updated 4.30.09
What People Are Saying About Saint-Jacques
The Owner
Saint-Jacques
Owner
Voted "Best French restaurant" Metro Magazine 2007.
Founded and Operated by Lil and Lorianne Lacassagne,
Saint Jacques restaurant is the only true French restaurant to be operated by French born and with a vast majority of French speaking employees in the Triangle.
Our culinary style and offerings are easy to enjoy. We do not hide basic flavors of the fresh item with over powering sauces or other ingredients. Everything on your plate is there for a reason, and the great wines we serve will marry these dishes. We want to enhance the flavors, awaken the delicate without destroying the subtle. While we dedicate and commit ourselves to value and care for your health, our truest mother concern remains, "Look, listen, smell and please enjoy yourself".
"Thank you for enabling me to express my life passion"
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short
French gourmands can indulge in fabulous food at this elegant little restaurant in North Raleigh. Owned by restaurateur Lil Lacassagne, Saint-Jacques offers a menu full of French delights--including coq au vin, bouillabaisse and aioli--but the desserts and carefully selected wine list may be the true secrets to a memorable meal. This is the perfect restaurant to celebrate a special occasion or to spark a new romance--just be sure to reserve a table before you go.
User Reviews
libbykins4
December 21, 2008
I recently visited Saint Jacques with friends and the experience was lovely. Amongst us, we ate 8 different dishes, all beautifully prepared. The wine list was lovely, all French, thank God. It is frustrating that so many "French" restaurants in the area don't even have a Chateauneuf-du-Pape on their wine list. Also impressive, the service. The server was polite, but never insinuated herself more than necessary at the table. She provided the mis-en-place quietly and without ever disturbing the guests. It was like everything you needed for the meal was simply there whenever you needed it. The owner, I assume, was always available. He touched the table several times throughout the evening to make sure everything was perfect, and he was very kind, never pretentious. I appreciated an evening well spent, and I will dine at Saint Jacques again in the future. Anyone who posts a negative review, in my opinion, is simply not someone meant to appreciate such a fine dining experience.
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evelyn919
November 17, 2008
Saint Jacques is truly a first class restaurant in every way. it is great for a special romantic dinner or an early evening weeknight dinner when ou just want great food and a great experience. They also have a wonderful lunch menu. The tomato salad is amazing as is the french onion soup. I just cannot say enough good things about Saint Jaques.
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temchi
November 13, 2008
I work with a gentleman from France and he told me St. Jacques has the best French food in the Raleigh area. We went there this past week-end for a special occasion dinner and were not disappointed. The food was outstanding and the service was great too. The only downsides are minor - the location and looking out on to a CashPoints machine is not ideal. The coffee was weak in my opinion (but I like strong coffee). Everything else was wonderful and, while it was somewhat expensive, it was well worth the price. We rate this as good as Fins (downtown) and Azure Grill (Chapel Hill) and maybe even better!
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Message from Saint-Jacques
- We offer wine dinners
- Authentic French cuisine
- Cooking Classes
Voted "Best French restaurant" Metro Magazine 2007.
Founded and Operated by Lil and Lorianne Lacassagne,
Saint Jacques restaurant is the only true French restaurant to be operated by French born and with a vast majority of French speaking employees in the Triangle.
Our culinary style and offerings are easy to enjoy. We do not hide basic flavors of the fresh item with over powering sauces or other ingredients. Everything on your plate is there for a reason, and the great wines we serve will marry these dishes. We want to enhance the flavors, awaken the delicate without destroying the subtle. While we dedicate and commit ourselves to value and care for your health, our truest mother concern remains, "Look, listen, smell and please enjoy yourself".
"Thank you for enabling me to express my life passion"
