Fine French dining in a quiet corner of Busan? Le Convive proves you don’t need to be in Paris—or Haeundae—for something special. I used to live walking distance from this place and always wondered what was going on behind those elegant doors. Finally made a reservation and found out: a legit fine dining experience, thoughtfully executed, with ambiance and service to match.
On a recent trip to Busan we went back to celebrate our wedding anniversary, and it didn’t miss. The food was refined, the staff attentive, and the whole night felt like a little escape from the everyday. Prices are reasonable for what you get—but if you're into wine, just know the tab will climb (worth it, though). There is nothing like this in Ohio. Trust me.
Le Convive is proof that even in the most unexpected neighborhoods, great food...
Read moreNOTE: This is the same restaurant as Convive Am planning to be in Busan for over a month. So far, it has been Kim Che for 3 meals a day. I am at the point of craving a different “taste”. Convive fills the bill. Excellent French cuisine. At lunch, the had on offer 2 choices of table d’hote. I chose that set with bifstek. It started with a deep fried oyster which was succulent, a soup of shellfish ; Escargots cooked a number of ways; a wonderful piece of steak followed by lemon cheesecake and coffee. Superb. Most excellent service. Fantastic setting. Only thing is that they should use...
Read moreIt's a French restaurant that cannot decide if it wants to be a bistro, brasserie, or fine dining restaurant. Definitely not fine dining level due to the fact that the restaurant did not have enough people to operate during lunch time. Although the food tries to look something like fine dining, the details are not there.
justuld just classify this restaurant as French bistro style food that tries...
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