I've been to Petite Maison twice, and can't wait for the right occasion to go back again! It's a beautiful little place that's perfect for a date. I've sat both inside and outside, and the decor is warm and the restaurant cozy. \n\nThe service has also always been impeccable. The first time I came here, I was a complete French food novice. It's a little bit intimidating. Our waiter was very kind in explaining everything, all with a rather fantastic french flair to the menu names. Being female, I lapped it all up with gusto. \n\nBut the star of the show has to be the food. Oh man, the food.\n\nIf you're not squeamish about raw beef, do get the steak tartare. It was heavenly. I'd never considered eating beef raw before, but it was silky, the raw egg lovely, and it went perfectly with the chips provided.\n\nI can't remember the cocktail I got the first time, but the 2nd time I got the La Poire, and it was sweet, very pear-like, and very strong. Their drinks have some kick here, so if you're a lightweight like myself, come prepared with a designated driver.\n\nThe first time I was here, I got the salmon with the fried poached egg on top. I was in LOVE with my dish. I used to state that I preferred to eat my salmon sashimi style, as I've encountered one too many butchered, overcooked salmon fillets. This shattered that stereotype. The haricot verts were fresh, buttery, my salmon cooked perfectly, and my favorite part had to be the breaded poached egg on top. I didn't even know what it was until I broke it open, and yolk ran all over the plate. I can assure you I was quite ecstatic upon that discovery.\n\nMy girlfriend got the poulet roti - boursin stuffed chicken breast, pomme puree, wild mushrooms. I do remember us liking it, but can't give any more feedback than that it tastes good!\n\nThe 2nd time I went I got the duck, on the bed of truffle risotto. The duck skin was beautifully seared and crispy, and the truffle risotto aromatic and rich. Upon recommendation by our bartender/server, I added the foie gras on top as well. I'd had a bad experience a LONG time ago with foie, but had nothing but good experiences here at Petite, so I decided to give it ago. Boy, was I glad I did. The foie was INCREDIBLE, and likely my favorite part of the dish. It was seared on the outside, and so silky and melt-in-your-mouth. I'm salivating just thinking about it. \n\nThe BF got the pork loin over asparagus sauce, and he loved that as well. Between mine and his I genuinely prefer mine, but I'm a sucker for truffles, risotto, and that incredible foie. \n\nYou also must NOT consider leaving Petite without getting the souffle. They're pretty upfront about this, but put in your order early as it take about 15 minutes to come out. It's always been timed beautifully, so that we get it not long after the plates have been cleared. The waiters will break the souffle and pour that grand marnier creme onto it for you with much relish, and that sauce is so good I could lick it from the bowl and drink it from the little saucer by itself. Fluffy, warm and light, it's a little slice of heaven, right there. \n\nI love this place. It's easily my favorite restaurant in the valley. A little on the pricier side, but not out of reach. It's a very good date place, but don't bring giant groups here. The space is so small it impedes groups of more than 4.
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