Desert Heat: 10 Romantic Tucson Restaurants for Date Night

10

The Grill at the Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch
9

Tavolino
8

Le Rendez-Vous
7

Cup Cafe
6

Cafe Poca Cosa
5

The Coronet
4

47 Scott
3

Kingfisher Bar & Grill
2

Cafe a la C'Art
1

Maynard's Market & Kitchen

Explore Tucson

Save This Page +

Le Rendez-Vous

Item: Le Rendez-Vous
Author: Patricia Escarcega

Cuisine: European, French

Price Range: $$

10Best Says

Set in an old house in the historic Fort Lowell District, Le Rendez-Vous offers a traditional French menu in a posh, romantic setting. This is classic French cooking, with heavy sauces that are not intended for calorie counters. From Dover sole to Grand Marnier souffle, from duck a l'orange to Crepes Suzette, the food doesn't disappoint. If you've always been curious about classic French starters like escargot and frog's legs, Rendez-Vous is a great place to satisfy your curiosity. Ask for a room in the greenery-filled sun room. Excellent French wines and gorgeously plated desserts add the perfect finishing touch.

Address:

3844 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
520-323-7373

Hours:

Tue-Fri: 11:30am-2pm,; 5am-10pm
Sat-Sun: 5am-10pm

Website:

lerendez-vous.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Patricia Escarcega
Phoenix, Scottsdale Local Expert

Romantic Dining: "Classic French starters like escargot and frog's legs are a treat."

Best for Romantic Dining Because: If you're looking for a classic French white table cloth date night dinner, Le Rendez-Vous will provide.

Les Potages
- Les Potages
  
  Soupe à l'Oignon Gratinée
  
  Baked French onion soup ($7.00)
  
  Vichyssoise
  
  Cold potato & leek soup ($7.00)
  
  Soupe du Jour
  
  Soup of the day
Les Salades
- Les Salades
  
  Salade Le Rendez-Vous
  
  House salad ($7.00)
  
  Salade de Betteraves
  
  Roasted beet salad topped with warm goat cheese ($8.00)
  
  Salade d'Epinards
  
  Spinach salad, bacon vinaigrette, caramelized shallots, tomato & blue cheese ($9.00)
  
  Salade de Poires Pochées
  
  Mixed greens tossed with port wine honey vinaigrette topped with port wine poached pears, rum soaked raisins, pine nuts & goat cheese ($9.00)
  
  Saumon Niçois*
  
  Salmon, anchovies, olives, & classic niçoise vegetables over mixed greens ($13.00)
Les Hors D'oeuvres
- Les Hors D'oeuvres
  
  Escargots au Chablis
  
  Snails in garlic butter & chablis ($10.00)
  
  Coquilles Saint-Jacques Gratinees*
  
  Seared scallops with vermouth & mushroom veloute topped with house cheese blend ($13.00)
  
  Paté en Terrine
  
  House duck pate ($10.00)
  
  Moules Provençales*
  
  Mussels steamed in a white wine herb cream sauce ($13.00)
  
  Ris de Veau
  
  Pan seared sweetbreads over tangy mushroom confit ($15.00)
  
  Cuisses de Grenouilles
  
  Breaded frog legs, pan fried, over tomato provencal and salad with balsamic reduction & chive oil ($11.00)
  
  Trio de Champignons
  
  Wild mushrooms and brie wrapped in a puff pastry with red wine demi & beurre blanc ($12.00)
  
  Brie en Croute
  
  Baked Brie stuffed with apricot glaze over caramelized apple sauce ($11.00)
Mid Day Menu
- Mid Day Menu
  
  Sandwich de Poulet et Brie
  
  Brie, chicken & roasted mushroom on house french bread with roasted red pepper aioli ($12.00)
  
  Croque Monsieur
  
  Dijon mustard béchamel battered ham & Gruyère sandwich ($12.00)
  
  Boeuf Stroganoff
  
  Beef tenderloin, paprika, dill, cornichons & sour cream ($16.00)
  
  Steak Frites*
  
  Seared beef flat iron steak with house shoelace french fries ($16.00)
  
  Foie de Veau aux Oignons
  
  Seared veal liver with sherry glazed onions ($16.00)
  
  Duck Confit Parmentier
  
  Layered duck confit, sautéed spinach, mashed potato & melted cheese ($16.00)
  
  Bouillabaisse
  
  Tomato fish stew, scallop, shrimp, salmon, mussels, seabass. Served with crouton & rouille (May substitute for salad) ($17.00)
  
  Cassoulet de Saint-Jacques*
  
  House spice seared scallops with a white bean cassoulet ($17.00)
Specialties Of The House
- Specialties of the House
  
  Saumon Le Rendez-Vous*
  
  Pan seared Atlantic salmon with an orange basil cream sauce ($26.00)
  
  Crevettes Farcies*
  
  Crab and vegetable stuffed shrimp with Burre blanc ($29.00)
  
  Cabrilla Grenobloise*
  
  Egg battered sea bass, croutons, capers, lemon & brown butter ($28.00)
  
  Saint-Jacques*
  
  Pan seared jumbo scallops over roasted garlic aioli ($32.00)
  
  Le Poisson du Jour*
  
  Fish of the day
  
  Chateau Briand Béarnaise Sauce*
  
  Roasted beef tenderloin with herbs de provence & béarnaise sauce ($76.00)
  
  Filet au Poivre Vert*
  
  Brandy flambéed pepper filet with green peppercorns ($38.00)
  
  Mignons de Veau au Calvados*
  
  Veal medallions with caramelized apples & apple brandy demi-glace ($36.00)
  
  Coq au Reisling
  
  White wine braised chicken with bacon, garlic, onions, lemons, mushrooms & tarragon ($23.00)
  
  Canard Montmorency
  
  Roasted duck with kirsch soaked Morellos ($30.00)
  
  Beef Wellington*
  
  Puff pastry wrapped beef tenderloin, foie gras, mushroom duxelle & truffle demi-glace ($38.00)
  
  Agaric Farcies
  
  Portobello stuffed with creamed vegetables ($20.00)
Desserts
- Desserts
  
  Crème Brûlée
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Crépes du Jour
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Chocolate Cake
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Charlotte Verrine
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Grand Marnier Souffle*
  
  ($11.00)
Wines
- Sparkling
  Chardonnay / Chenin Blanc Gerard Bertrand, Cremant de Limoux-Brut
  Glass: $10.00
  
  Bottle: $36.00
- Blancs
  Sauvignon Blanc, Domaine de la Villaudiere, Sancerre
  Glass: $12.00
  
  Bottle: $40.00
  Chardonnay, Santa Ema, Chile
  Glass: $8.00
  
  Bottle: $30.00
  Chardonnay, La Cote Blanche, Burgundy
  Glass: $10.00
  
  Bottle: $36.00
  Sylvaner/Pinot Gris/Gewurztraminer/ Reisling Blend, Hugel, Alsace
  Glass: $11.00
  
  Bottle: $38.00
  Moscato, Stella, Sicily
  Glass: $7.00
  
  Bottle: $33.00
  Chenin Blanc, Sauvion, Loire Valley
  Glass: $12.00
  
  Bottle: $40.00
- Rouges
  Rose Grenache / Syrah / Cab. Sauv / Cinsault, Bieler Pere & Fils, Coteaux D'Aix-en-Provence
  Glass: $11.00
  
  Bottle: $38.00
  Pinot Noir, Joseph Drouhin, Cotes de Nuits-Village
  Glass: $12.00
  
  Bottle: $40.00
  Cab Sauv / Merlot, Domaines Barons de Rothschild, Bordeaux
  Glass: $11.00
  
  Bottle: $38.00
  Cabernet Sauvignon, Rickshaw, California
  Glass: $10.00
  
  Bottle: $36.00
  Pinot Noir, Gerard Bertrand, Pays D'Oc
  Glass: $12.00
  
  Bottle: $40.00
  Merlot, Airfield, Yakima Valley WA
  Glass: $11.00
  
  Bottle: $38.00
  Malbec, Clos La Coutale, Cahors
  Glass: $10.00
  
  Bottle: $36.00
  Red Bland, Force of Nature, Paso Robles
  Glass: $12.00
  
  Bottle: $40.00
- Bieres
  
  Kronenbourg 1664, Euro Pale Ale, Brasseries, France
  
  ($4.50)
  
  Amstel Light Lager, Amsterdam, Holland
  
  ($4.50)
  
  Stella Artois, Belgium Lager, Belgium
  
  ($4.50)
  
  8th Street, Pale Ale, Tempe AZ
  
  ($4.50)
  
  Saison Ale, Funkwerks, Fort Collins Co
  
  ($5.00)
  
  All Day India Pale Ale, Founders, Grand Rapids MI
  
  ($4.50)
  
  Porter, Founders, Grand Rapids MI
  
  ($4.50)
  
  Ginger Beer, Bundaberg, Australia
  
  ($4.50)
  
  Kaliber, Non-Alcoholic Lager, St. James Gate Brewery, Ireland
  
  ($4.50)

Disclaimer: Always check with the business for pricing and availability of menu items. SinglePlatform is not responsible for menu or pricing changes, but the information is believed to be accurate when posted. Listing of a menu does not mean that there is any affiliation, endorsement or sponsorship between SinglePlatform and the listed business.