Can Can Brasserie
Richmond, VA 23221
Phone: (804) 358-7274
User Reviews for Can Can Brasserie
07/26/2008 Posted by frijolespintos
If I was going to sum it up with one thought, I would call the food at Can Can a "Ruby Tuesday" version of French cuisine. I was satisfied and content with the food, but I was certainly not blown away by it. As a newfound "foodie" I was excited about eating at Can Can but in the end I was somewhat disappointed. Although, I have to agree with other reviews that the hostess staff was a little pretentious. I also overheard them gawk and sneer some of the people outside of the restaurant. My server was a great young man named John. I peered over the menu and could not decide on the wild boar or the braised lamb. After talking it over with John, I decided on the wild boar and added the beef tartar as an appetizer. The appetizer came out of the kitchen quickly, which surprised me, but heck it was raw beef! It was well prepared and presented in a mound with herbed crostini. My only complaint being the shallots overpowered the beef taste and it was best without the crostini. Next, the wild boar was also presented plainly on a bed of vegetables; I paired it with a glass of Syrah. The first few bites were juicy, but there were portions of the boar that were firm and tough to cut/chew. The flavor of the boar was a little gamey and I happily expected it to be. Although, the flavors were not an excitement of the palate, they were presented plainly for the American taste. After the two courses I was pleasantly full and decided to continue my adventure with dessert. After talking it over with John I decided on the chocolate soufflé. The presentation was simple, yet plain. I would typically appreciate that type of presentation, but not when the flavors are simple too. The soufflé was tasteful and it was accompanied with ice cream. The ice cream was placed atop a chocolate cookie that was very hard and tough to cut. I assumed the melting ice cream would soften the cookie, but it never came to that. I gave it four stars for its average American-French taste. THANKS JOHN!!
Pros: Easy on the American palate, waiter John, beef tartar
Cons: lack of creativity in food preperation/presentation for the price
05/05/2008 Posted by Gatsby12
My husband and I used to come here every Sunday for lunch but we had to stop because the experience turned out to be too much of an aggravation. It's too bad because we love the food...the frites, the chicken crepes, the croque madame... Unfortunately, the host staff is extremely rude and act like they are doing you a favor by even looking at you when you walk in the door. Once we were seated close to the desk and overheard the hostesses making insulting remarks about other customers. Honestly, for the price I expect to be treated pleasantly and with respect.
Pros: Great food!
Cons: Host staff is rude
