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A Nostalgic Revival on 4th Street Augie's French in Downtown Santa Rosa

Augie’s French quietly opened its doors in early October 2023, paying homage to the godfather of French cuisine, Auguste Escoffier. As the eighth and final venture of Stark Reality Restaurants, it serves as the perfect bookend to Chef Mark’s culinary journey, returning to where it all began—in a French kitchen.

Situated in the 1904 historic Maugg Building on downtown Santa Rosa’s iconic 4th street, once home to the beloved “Portofino Café,” Augie’s French aspires to revive the social collectiveness this building once held.

Adorned with an eye-catching Zinc bar, stunning tile work, exposed brick, and tapestried walls featuring giant butterflies, Augie’s creates a buzz among Francophiles and gastronomes alike—a place that feels like home.

Augie's offers elevated service in a comforting and enchanting atmosphere where guests feel an immediate sense of familiarity. The menu, embodying French Bistro classics, includes Onion Soup Gratinée, Pâté de Campagna, Escargot with various flavored butters, and a classic Beef Bourguignon known to evoke tears of delight. Here you can expect the expected, prepared exceptionally well.

Our wine list is comprised of exclusively French varietals, and the bar specializes in classic French aperitif cocktails. Happy Hour is offered along with the full menu Monday through Friday from 3-5 pm.

We anticipate many impactful conversations within Augie's French, and we warmly invite you to join us daily: Monday-Friday for lunch, Happy Hour, or dinner, and Saturday-Sunday for dinner service. Enjoy your experience in the main dining room, at the bar, on the mezzanine, or on our charming patio.

Mark and Terri aim to firmly place Santa Rosa on the map as a culinary destination. We eagerly anticipate your presence in contributing to the revitalization of Downtown Santa Rosa.

Make a reservation today on OpenTable.

Can't find the reservation you're seeking online? Give us a ring at the host stand, our team is here to assist you.

Merci!

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The Croque Madame at Augie’s French is a true team effort. 🥪✨ Fresh sourdough from @grossmansnoshery, house-cured jambon from @starksteakandseafood, creamy Mornay, a touch of Dijon, and the perfect fried egg to top it all off. 🥖🍳 C'est magnifique, non?Happy Holidays from all of us at Augie’s French! 🐌✨ We’re here through Christmas Eve 🎄 and New Year’s Eve—let’s toast to a cozy and magnifique 2025. 🥂Let’s Escargot downtown! ❤️🐌

Two of our four irresistible flavored butters:
🧄 Garlic Butter, Parsley, Pernod
🍄 Black Truffle Butter

Not pictured but equally tempting:
🌶️ Buffalo
🧀 Boursin Cheese Butter with Lemon & Pepper

Pro tip: Don’t forget to order the 'Ants on a Log' while you’re here. IYKYK.Just in time for the colder months, we’re introducing a comforting new addition: Housemade Smoked Duck Sausage Cassoulet—slow-cooked Tarbais pork and beans topped with a garlic crumb crust. 🍲

And making its triumphant return to the menu, the Croque Madame—featuring @grossmansnoshery sourdough, house-cured jambon, Comté cheese, Dijon, Mornay sauce, and a sunny egg to top it off. 🥪🍳Bringing a little joie de vivre to downtown Santa Rosa—one cozy corner and bistro bite at a time. ✨🍸Fresh art, familiar charm—our cozy main dining room just got a dreamy je ne sais quoi. Stop by Augie's French to see what’s new. ☁️✨Thanksgiving is for family, but Friday is for vous! Lunch starts at 11:30—come toast to the season with us! ❤🐌Nothing kicks off the week quite like Moules-Frites! 🥂 
We're here for you Monday-Friday from 11:30-9, with Happy Hour 3-5, and for dinner Saturday & Sunday 4-9. Let's French it up on Fourth Street!Sometimes you just need a house-made grilled boudin blanc sausage with morel mushrooms, mustard, and apple brandy.Un grand merci to everyone who joined us for our first week of lunch service! The warm welcome has us feeling très special. We’re thrilled to have our doors open during the day, soaking in everything that 4th Street has to offer. Slide into a booth or perch at the bar and let’s French it up. ❤️🐌

⏰ NEW HOURS
11:30-9:00 Monday through Friday
HH 3:00-5:00
4:00-9:00 Saturday & SundayThe best part about our new hours? 
Happy Hour is now Monday through Friday, and our full menu is available all day long. 
So go ahead, treat yourself to the French Onion Dip AND the Liberty Farms Duck Confit—who’s stopping you?

Lunch is now on at Augie’s during the week, so you can enjoy your favorites any time.That's right, folks! Time to get your French on with our newly expanded hours! 🐌✨ We can't wait to see our booths bustling with the lively buzz of Downtown Santa Rosa by day.
Reservations available by phone and OpenTable, walkins always welcome! ❤Bonjour, friends! 🥖✨ 
📣You asked, and we’re delivering—lunch is coming to Augie’s French! 
Starting Thursday, November 7th, you can enjoy all your favorite bistro classics, like Croque Madame, Steak Frites, French Onion Soup, and more with our new hours!

🗓Starting November 7th, our hours will be: 
Monday-Friday: 11:30 AM- 9 PM Saturday & Sunday: 4 PM - 9 PM
Happy Hour Monday-Friday 3 PM - 5 PM

Lunch reservations are open now (link in bio), so be one of the first to enjoy Augie’s by day! ✨🎂Bon anniversaire🥳
🎉 We’re beyond thrilled to celebrate our 1-year anniversary! It’s been an incredible journey, and we couldn’t have done it without you and our talented team. 
📣 To mark this special milestone, we have an exciting announcement coming next week—something you’ve all been asking for! 
🗓Keep your calendars open, and merci for making this first year so unforgettable—here’s to many more memories together! ❤️🐌We’re thrilled to be participating in @sonomacounty‘s #blackcodweek by presenting this steamed black cod with roasted chanterelle mushrooms, leek cream, and chervil. Available now through October 27th for a Frenchy way to support our local fishing industry. ❤️🐌Soup so good, you’ll want to channel your inner Lloyd Christmas:
"Excuse me, Flo? Uh, what is the Soup Du Jour?" 
"It's the Soup of the Day."
"Mmmm. That sounds good. I'll have that."Almost had to get a ladder for this cheese pull! 
Onion Soup Gratinée, Gruyère Cheese, Calvados, CozyThe perfect fall salad does not exi- 
Endive, Pear, Walnut & Roquefort, Banyuls VinaigretteFall Gnocchi just dropped 🍂✨ 
beurre fondu, fried sage, cracked hazelnutsAllow yourself to get lost in the sauce... 
Moules Frites
Cider, Shallots, Dijon Crème FraîcheThe Reyes Farms Tomato Salad has an almost drinkable vinaigrette. 
Pair it with a Steak Frite & a Martini and you've got yourself Frenchiest feast in town. 
🍅🍸
Niçoise Tapenade, Olive Oil & French Honey Vinegar, ChervilLe happy hour snack:
Gaufrette Potato Chips & French Onion Dip
J'adore!The base of our Duck Confit deserves its own post: 
Fondant Potatoes glazed with chicken skin jus and garlic butter, topped with caramelized onions, roasted figs, chopped parsley, and even more butter. 
We're not worthy, we're not worthy! 🙌YOU VOTED US BEST NEW RESTAURANT IN SONOMA COUNTY! 🎉

We are beyond grateful to be named Best New Restaurant by the readers of the @pressdemocrat! With our first anniversary coming up in October, this recognition feels extra special.
Merci beaucoup to all our exceptional guests—we are thrilled to serve you and look forward to bringing you many more memorable dining experiences along the way!Liberty Farms Duck Confit - certified drool-worthy
upland cress salad, fondant potatoes, fig jus
@liberty_ducksMerci Beaucoup, Heather Irwin & @sonomamag!
We’re honored to be in such good company among Sonoma County's top French culinary destinations. To our incredible guests—your amoure keeps the wine flowing and the baguettes warm! 🥂🇫🇷❤🐌As Julia Child once said "People who love to eat are always the best people."
Find your amis at Augie's. ❤️🐌This Chef duo got their start together at @williswinebar when Quincey was CDC and James was our Lead Line Cook. Today, they're Chef & Sous Chef, with an incredible bond and a hunger for excellence that resonates throughout the restaurant.This absolute bistro staple is now on our specials board: 
Niçoise Salad, seared ahi tuna, haricot vert green beans, confit potatoes, roasted red pepper, peeled tomatoes, black olive purée, and a 7-minute egg.
Dinner daily, 4-9 ❤️🐌All your favorite bistro classics are waiting for you on 4th st! 🥩🍟 
Steak Frites with Roasted Bone Marrow Butter or pour your own Béarnaise from a fancy gravy boat, ooh la la ✨Our Frenchy take on the classic Pigs in a Blanket featuring our house made Boudin Blanc. Available daily from 3-5 PM on the Happy Hour menu.Summer Cherry Clafoutis (pronounced kla-foo-TEE): 
It's like if a Dutch Baby and a Flan had a love child during their summer abroad.Pastéque Margarita
Blanco Tequila, Watermelon Juice, Lime, Agave, Mint, Nigella Seed & Salt Rim
Exactly what we need to beat this heat 🔥Frites with benefits.Proud to be recognized in the @sfchronicle's 'Top French Restaurants'! Merci to our amazing team and guests.
❤️🐌Craving more from Augie's French? Let us know if we should open 7 days a week! 🍽️✨Peas de résistance: The Snap Pea Gimlet 🫛✨
Gin, Sugar Snap Pea, Lime, AleppoOrange you glad we've added new cocktails? 🍊
Meet the Division Bell
Mezcal, Aperol, Lime, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur
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 #starkrestaurants #local #french #spring #santarosa #happyhour #cocktailsA huge merci beaucoup to our dedicated and talented Chef Quincey! 
We're so lucky to have you! ❤️🐌
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 #bistro #local #french #foodandwine #santarosa #starkrestaurants #cocktails #happyhour #downtownsantarosa #chefs #ourteamNamed after France's pink city, we introduce the Toulouse Sour: 
Blanco Tequila, Chambord, Lime, Lillet Rouge Foam
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 #french #bistro #starkrestaurants #santarosa #foodandwine #local #cocktailsGnocchi a la Parisienne
Spring Vegetable Fricassée, Lemon Beurre Blanc
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 #santarosa #bistro #starkrestaurants #french #SonomaCounty #foodandwine #sonomacounty #frenchrestaurantWishing you and your amour an early très romantique Valentine's Day!
We know reservations can be hard to come by in our petit space, so if you aren't able to join us for dinner, we hope you'll be our very 1st valentines at Happy Hour from 3-5 for walk-ins. 💕
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 #french #frenchAF #bistro #SonomaCounty #foodandwine #frenchrestaurant #winecountry #happyhourSoup du Jour has entré'd the chat!
Our chefs will be offering a rotation of stunners throughout the week like this one: Parsnip & Apple with Fried Sage
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 #downtownsantarosa #SonomaCounty #bistro #frenchAF #eatersf #foodandwine #starkrestaurants #santarosa #french #frenchrestaurantJoyeux anniversaire de trois mois! 
3 Months of having our doors open all our amis, new and old. 
Here's a photo from our opening soiree, can't believe we've stayed just as packed since! 
Thank you to everyone who had a hand in making Augie's possible, whether you've had a chance to come in for a meal, worked on our building or given us a follow, we're grateful to be in your milieu! 
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 #starkrestaurants #bistro #downtownsantarosa #frenchAF #winecountry #SonomaCounty #foodandwine #eatersfFrench Fries: one of the best parts of the joie de vivre, especially when served by Judd!
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 #frenchAF #starkrestaurants #downtownsantarosa #happyhour #french #SonomaCounty #bistro #winecountry #santarosaOur favorite spot, right up in the window. 
Flashback from one of our opening soirées, if you zoom in on the table, we want you to know, we do have plates now! 
Vive la cuisine! 🇫🇷🐌💕
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.2024 is off to a bang! We’re so grateful to be in the company of these fantastic new comers and talented hospitality folk! 
Congratulations to @marla__sr & @stellinaalimentari.  Merci to @biteclubeats & @sonomamag 
We hope to keep making you proud! ❤️🐌A huge thank you & congratulations to our Chefs Quincey & James. Thank you for making this opening such a continued success, we're in awe of your talent and dedication. 
What's the French word for 'Bravo'? 👏👏👏
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 #french #downtownsantarosa #eatersf #bistro #starkrestaurants #frenchAF #chefsJoyeuses fêtes!
We look forward to celebrating with you!

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Bonjour! Augie's French is excited to announce, we are now open for weekday lunch service! Walk in, or reserve through OpenTable and by phone today. 707.531.4400

New Hours:

11:30am-9:00pm Monday through Friday with Happy Hour from 3:00pm-5:00pm

4:00pm-9:00pm Saturday & Sunday

535 4th St. Santa Rosa

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Frequently Asked Questions

535 4th st. In the heart of Downtown Santa Rosa. Entrances can be located on 4th & 5th st.

Classic French bistro fare.

Yes, we have a full bar with iconic French cocktails.

We encourage reservations, especially on weekends. We take reservations by phone or online at Opentable.com. Our bar seating is first come first served.

Yes. We have options for vegetarians, as well as for diners wishing to eat gluten free. Please let your server know about any allergies or special requests.

We have a gluten free menu. Please ask your server for a copy.

Yes, they can be purchased online and at any Stark Reality Restaurant, including this one. Gift cards are redeemable at all of our locations. Here's the full list: Bird & The Bottle, Monti's, Willi's Wine Bar, Stark's Steak & Seafood, Grossman's Noshery & Bar & Augie's French in Santa Rosa, and Bravas and Willi's Seafood & Raw Bar in Healdsburg.

Mark and Terri Stark, Stark Reality Restaurants.

Mark Stark is the Executive Chef / Owner.

Parking is available in the paid parking lot behind the restaurant and there is ample metered street parking available.

No TV.

Absolutely none.

All major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express).

We charge $25 per bottle. Fee waived for each bottle purchased up to two bottles. $35 per bottle thereafter.

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Yes, we have a select amount of outdoor tables located on 4th st.

There are no dogs allowed inside the restaurant, unless they are service dogs.

Well behaved dogs are welcome on our patio! Maximum 2 dogs per party.

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