Top Best French Restaurants in Calaveras Lake

"La Boulangerie is a charming family-owned French bakery that specializes in freshly baked pastries, croissants, bread, and made-from-scratch confectionary. The bakery is open for breakfast and lunch, seven days a week, and offers a menu of light French-inspired fare such as gourmet sandwiches and baguettes with a variety of fillings from Comté cheese and chicken to ham and tomato and fresh basil. Other delights on the menu include chocolate croissants, French omelets, raisin rolls, scrambled eggs, croque monsieur and croquet madames, and quiche Lorraine, along with freshly brewed house-roasted coffee."

"Treat yourself to a housemade croissant and chocolate macarons, or place an order for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The bakery has everything from croque madames and monsieurs to quiche. Call 210-639-3165 to place an order for pickup."

"For fine dining in the heart of La Villita where you'll find an array of cute shops and boutiques, try the Fig Tree. This classy yet quaint little restaurant offers exceptional food, servers dressed in suits, tableside bottle service, a lovely complimentary amuse bouche before your entrée and a patio with a beautiful view of the riverwalk. This European-style restaurant is known for its impeccable food."

"Rich, tender and juicy pieces of duck give an almost carnitas-like sense to this can’t-miss appetizer. A topping of a bright and vibrant corn pico de gallo, a few chunks of avocado and a squeeze of seared lime, elevate it even higher. 1725 Blanco Road, juliasonblanco.com"

"Inspired by their rich French heritage, Parisian natives Sylvain and Sylvie Nykiel established Saveurs 209 in San Antonio to share their passion for French cuisine with everyone and bring a little slice of France to Texas. Saveurs 209 boasts a menu of contemporary French cuisine with dishes such as starters of fig and mushrooms carpaccio with bucheron goat cheese and hazelnuts and warm toasted foie gras set in a black and red berries coulis with dry meringue with juniper. Entrées (mains) range from roasted monkfish, clams, and shellfish served with fingerling potatoes and leeks in a kaffir lime emulsion, roasted Maine lobster served with sautéed fennel and anise star, and Angus beef tenderloin with butternut squash pureé, shaved mushrooms, and pumpkin seed jus."

"The Spanish Governor’s Palace in San Antonio, which served as housing for a series of Spanish aristocrats, is the only remaining 18th-century Spanish colonial townhouse in Texas. Along with the Alamo and other historic missions, the Governor’s Palace invites visitors to witness an important chapter of Texas history for themselves.More"

"There are many historic places in San Antonio, one of them being the Spanish Governor’s Palace. It was built in the early 18th century and is the last standing remnants of the Presidio San Antonio de Béjar. This aristocratic Spanish Colonial in-town residence in Texas has perfectly furnished rooms and beautifully landscaped gardens."

"An entire day of fun awaits your children when you take them to the DoSeum, a state-of-the-art, hands-on museum for kids that opened in 2015. Permanent exhibits include Big Outdoors, Sensations Studio, Explore, Little Town, Innovation Station, Spy Academy and Imagine It. The museum hosts birthday parties for a fee."

"The DoSeum seeks to spark kids’ interest in STEM subjects, literacy, and the arts through its interactive exhibits and programs. Bring your kids to play, explore, and expands their minds on every first Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8:30. Be sure to get tickets at 4 pm at the entrance."

"Why you’ve got to go: The DoSeum offers hands-on experience for mom and dad and your tots. But this is where things get interesting. Here, their interactive play is designed to teach young ones and you something you’ve probably not done before."

"Celebrating all things bizarre and unusual, Ripley's Believe It or Not!. is the strangest place in San Antonio. Visitors can browse through 18 themed galleries with over 500 exhibits in this "Odditorium" and learn about the fascinating life of Mr. Ripley himself; from semi-pro baseball player and cartoonist to collector and curator of the world-famous museums."

"Ripley’s displays a variety of oddities from the world’s tallest man to other strange things. You and your family can walk through 18 themed galleries with over 500 exhibits, examining bizarre and unusual phenomena. You’ll also learn about Mr. Ripley himself and his fascinating life."

"Located at 9329 Wurzbach Road, Suite 104, the bakery, which offers desserts and more, is the highest-rated inexpensive bakery in San Antonio, boasting 4.5 stars out of 200 reviews on Yelp. Yelper Agha M., who reviewed Baklovah Bakery on March 3, wrote, "OMG... I'm so glad I was introduced to this place by my waiter Carlo From Pasha. I tried the following pastries and I'm just in love with them all: Coffee mousse, mini turtle cheesecake,. French vanilla cookies with apricot jam."

"Their selection of traditional Middle Eastern pastries including baklava, birds nests, and Turkish Delight is the best San Antonio has to offer. Each offering possesses just the right amount of sweet, savory, crunch, and slight chew that is indicative of the unique flavors and textures of that region of the world. The combination of phyllo dough in all its forms—sheets, shredded, spun, layered with honey and walnuts or pistachios and cheese will leave your head spinning."

"Baklovah Bakery, located at 9329 Wurzbach Road, Suite 104, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced bakery, which offers desserts and more, 4.5 stars out of 200 reviews. Yelper Patrick G., who reviewed Baklovah Bakery on Dec. 9, wrote, "Best selection of sweets. From gelato, cakes and creme brulee. They also have Turkish coffee for the adventurous customers. I always come here after a meal for something sweet."

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"The gist: A neighborhood ice house that aims to preserve its surrounding culture by providing a space for live music, community gathering, and downright tasty food and drink.The food: The Dakota offers a unique roster of multicultural dishes including pork queso, wagyu guisada cheesesteak, brisket margherita pizza, and a particularly enticing New Orleans-style muffuletta sandwich. A wide selection of domestic and craft beer is on hand to wash it all down. The cost: Starters $4 - $15, mains $10 - $18, beverage prices vary.How to book: Stop by for first come, first served seating or call 210-375-6009 and order online for take-out."

"We’re huge fans of what’s happening on the Eastside of San Antonio but you’ll still find your old fave desserts there."