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L'Embuscade

L'embuscade welcomes you.

★ 4.6 (230) $Budget 📍 13 Av. du Bel air, 94100 Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, France

Our starters to share

Charcuterie board
Planche de cochonaille
A large platter of assorted cured meats (salami, ham, pâté, rillettes). Savory and meat-rich flavors. Ideal for sharing as an appetizer with bread and pickles.
€23 ≈ $27.00
Tapas to Share
Tapas A Partager
Fried calamari rings, shrimp tempura, breaded mozzarella, jalapenos, vegetable spring rolls
An assorted variety of fried and savory bites including seafood, cheese, and vegetables. Crispy and hot. To be shared convivially with fingers.
€11.90~ ≈ $14.00

Our Starters

Homemade egg mayonnaise
Oeufs mayonnaise maison
Hard-boiled eggs served with a creamy homemade mayonnaise. A classic of French bistro cuisine, rich and creamy. Eaten cold as a starter.
€6.90 ≈ $8.00
Baked egg with blue cheese from Auvergne
Oeuf cocotte au bleu d'Auvergne
Egg baked in a ramekin with cream and blue cheese from Auvergne. Intense flavor of melted cheese and creamy texture. To be enjoyed hot by dipping bread.
€9.90 ≈ $11.00
Poached egg with bacon, salad
Oeuf poché aux lardons, salade
Egg poached in simmering water served on a salad with pieces of grilled bacon. The runny yolk mixes with the salad. Tasty and slightly smoky.
€9.50 ≈ $11.00
Mussels stuffed with homemade garlic-parsley butter
Moules farcies beurre aillé et persillade maison
Gratinéed mussels baked with a butter flavored with garlic and parsley. Rich, garlicky, and herbaceous taste. Eaten hot, often served in their shells.
€12.90 ≈ $15.00
Shrimp sautéed in garlic and parsley
Crevettes sautées en persillade
Shrimp quickly pan-fried with garlic and parsley. Seafood flavor enhanced by herbs. Enjoyed hot.
€10.90 ≈ $13.00
Marrow bone and its toasted bread
Os à moelle et son pain grillé
Roasted beef bone containing rich, fatty marrow. Melts in your mouth and very flavorful. To be spread on toast with a little salt.
€10.90 ≈ $13.00
Frog legs with garlic butter and parsley
Cuisses de grenouille au beurre aillé et persillade
French specialty, frog legs sautéed with butter, garlic, and parsley. The meat is tender, similar to chicken. Eaten with fingers or cutlery.
€13.90 ≈ $16.00
Homemade garlic-parsley butter snails (6 pcs)
Escargots beurre aillé persillé maison par 6
Burgundy snails cooked in their shells with garlic-parsley butter. Firm texture and very garlicky taste. Use the special tongs and fork to extract them.
€11.50 ≈ $13.00

Our à la carte salads

FARMER'S SALAD
Salade FERMIERE
Salad, crispy chicken, tomato, hard-boiled egg, potatoes & red onion
Large mixed salad with breaded chicken, fresh vegetables, and potatoes. A complete, fresh, and crunchy dish. Perfect for a balanced lunch.
€16.50 ≈ $19.00
COUNTRY STYLE SALAD
Salade CAMPAGNARDE
Salad, tomato, green beans, poached egg, smoked duck breast, bacon, onions, potatoes
Rustic and hearty salad with smoked duck, bacon, and various vegetables. Mix of smoky and fresh flavors. Served with a runny poached egg.
€17.90 ≈ $21.00
AMBUSH SALAD
Salade EMBUSCADE
Salad, tomato, poached egg, potatoes, bacon, country ham
The signature salad with dry-cured ham, bacon, and potatoes. Salty and hearty flavors. A complete and satisfying meal.
€17.50 ≈ $20.00
CHEESE SALAD
Salade FROMAGERE
Salad, goat cheese/blue cheese/camembert toast, potatoes, tomato, & red onion
Salad for cheese lovers, served with toasts of different melted cheeses. Contrast between the warm toasts and the fresh salad.
€16.90 ≈ $20.00
Beef CARPACCIO
CARPACCIO de boeuf
and its warm goat cheese toast, button mushrooms, homemade fries
Thin slices of marinated raw beef, served with a cheese toast and fries. Tender texture and delicate raw meat flavor. A fresh and light dish.
€18.50 ≈ $21.00

Our à la carte dishes

Shrimp grilled on a plancha
Gambas grillées à la plancha
potatoes sautéed with garlic
Large shrimp grilled on a hot plate, served with garlic potatoes. Grilled seafood flavor. To be peeled yourself to enjoy the flesh.
€29 ≈ $34.00
Shrimp linguine sautéed in garlic butter
Linguine aux crevettes sautées au beurre aillé
Italian long pasta served with shrimp and a garlic butter sauce. Rich and fragrant dish. To be twirled around the fork.
€22 ≈ $25.00
Genuine AAAAA andouillette
Véritable andouillette AAAAA
homemade fries, onion compote
Traditional French sausage made from pork intestines, certified high quality (AAAAA). Very strong taste and unique texture. Enjoyed by connoisseurs with mustard.
€19.50 ≈ $23.00
Duck breast
Magret de canard
potatoes sautéed with garlic, mushrooms sautéed with garlic
Grilled duck breast fillet, served pink with potatoes and mushrooms. Tender meat with a rich flavor. A classic from the Southwest of France.
€24.90 ≈ $29.00
Veal kidneys, homemade mash
Rognos de veau, purée maison
Veal kidneys cooked, served with mashed potatoes. Firm texture and distinct offal taste. Served in sauce.
€21.90 ≈ $25.00
Onglet steak, pepper sauce, homemade fries
Onglet de boeuf, sauce poivre, frites maison
Tender and fibrous cut of beef, grilled and served with a spicy pepper sauce. Intense red meat flavor. Served with crispy fries.
€19.50 ≈ $23.00
Steak tartare, homemade fries
Steak haché à cheval, frites maison
Grilled ground beef patty topped with a fried egg, served with fries. Simple and tasty. Break the egg yolk so it runs over the meat.
€16.90 ≈ $20.00

Our burgers

To explore the chef's cuisine further...

Veggie Burger
Burger Végé
rösti potato cake, mushroom sauté, breaded goat cheese, tomato, fried egg, candied onions, salad, homemade fries
Rich vegetarian burger with potato cake, goat cheese, and vegetables. Very hearty and tasty. Eaten with hands or cutlery.
€18.50 ≈ $21.00
Cheeseburger
Burger Cheese
ground beef, cheddar, onions, tomato, homemade fries
Classic beef burger with melted cheddar. Familiar and comforting taste. Served with homemade fries.
€16.90 ≈ $20.00
Bacon Burger
Burger Bacon
smoked bacon, ground beef, cheddar, onions, tomato, lettuce, homemade fries
Beef burger with grilled smoked bacon. Extra salty and smoky flavor. Served with fries.
€17.90 ≈ $21.00
Chicken Burger
Burger Chicken
Crispy chicken, cheddar, onions, tomato, lettuce, homemade fries
Burger with a piece of breaded and fried chicken instead of beef. Crispy texture inside the soft bun.
€17.90 ≈ $21.00
Gourmet burger
Burger gourmand
ground beef, blue cheese from Auvergne, lettuce, tomato, streaky bacon, onions
Rich burger with strong blue cheese and bacon. Intense flavors and creamy texture thanks to the cheese. A choice for big appetites.
€21 ≈ $24.00
Double Burger
double ground beef, cheddar, onions, tomato, lettuce, fried egg, homemade fries
Very hearty burger with two patties and an egg. For very big appetites. Difficult to eat neatly without cutlery.
€23.90 ≈ $28.00

Our cheeses

served with green salad

Camembert
Choice
Portion of Camembert, a soft-ripened cheese with a bloomy rind. Creamy texture and typical taste. Served with salad.
€7.50 ≈ $9.00
Goat Cheese
Chèvre
Choice
Portion of goat cheese. Distinctive flavor and texture can vary from fresh to dry. Served with salad.
€7.50 ≈ $9.00
Blue
Bleu
Choice
Portion of blue cheese, veined and strong in flavor. Crumbly and creamy texture. Served with salad.
€8.50 ≈ $10.00
Assortment of 3 cheeses
Assiette assortiment 3 fromages
Camembert, Goat Cheese, Blue Cheese
Selection of three different French cheeses. Allows you to taste several varieties. Served with bread and salad.
€12.90 ≈ $15.00

Our desserts

Pie of the day
Tarte du jour
Sweet tart whose flavor changes daily according to the chef's inspiration (fruits, chocolate, etc.). Crispy crust and fresh filling.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Crème brûlée
Vanilla custard dessert covered with a layer of crunchy caramelized sugar. Contrast between the hot/crunchy top and the cold/creamy bottom.
€7.90 ≈ $9.00
Caramel custard
Crème caramel
Egg flan with liquid caramel. Smooth and melt-in-your-mouth texture, sweet taste.
€7.50 ≈ $9.00
Chocolate Mousse
Mousse au chocolat
Airy and light dark chocolate dessert. Intense cocoa flavor and creamy texture.
€7.50 ≈ $9.00
Chocolate lava cake
Moelleux au chocolat
Individual chocolate cake with a molten center. Served hot. Very indulgent and rich.
€7.90 ≈ $9.00
Gourmet coffee
Café gourmand
An espresso coffee served with a selection of several small desserts (mini-mousse, mini-crème brûlée, etc.). Perfect for tasting everything.
€9.90 ≈ $11.00
Tiramisu
Italian coffee dessert with mascarpone and biscuits. Creamy and flavored with coffee and cocoa. Served chilled.
€7.90 ≈ $9.00

Ice creams and Cups

Carte D'Or

Irish Coffee
Vanilla, Coffee with Whiskey
Hot drink with coffee, whiskey, and sugar, topped with cream. Comforting and alcoholic mix.
€11.20 ≈ $13.00
Colonel
Lime with Vodka
Lime sorbet drizzled with vodka. Very refreshing and digestive, often enjoyed at the end of a meal.
€9.90 ≈ $11.00
Gourmet Cup
Coupe Gourmande
Salted Caramel with Baileys
Salted caramel ice cream cup drizzled with Irish cream liqueur (Baileys). Sweet and creamy.
€9.90 ≈ $11.00
Iceberg Cup
Coupe Iceberg
Mint chocolate with Get 27
Mint-chocolate ice cream served with mint liqueur (Get 27). Very refreshing.
€9.90 ≈ $11.00
Antillean cup
Coupe Antillaise
Rum-Raisins with Havana Rum
Rum and raisin ice cream, drizzled with amber rum. Exotic and alcoholic flavor.
€9.90 ≈ $11.00
Poire Belle Hélène
Vanilla, Chocolate
Classic dessert composed of poached pears, vanilla ice cream, and hot chocolate sauce. Fruity hot-and-cold mix.
€9.90 ≈ $11.00
Coffee Liégeois
Café Liégeois
Coffee, Vanilla
Coffee and vanilla ice cream cup drizzled with cold espresso and topped with whipped cream. Intense coffee flavor.
€8.90 ≈ $10.00
Chocolate Liégeois
Chocolat Liégeois
Chocolate, Vanilla
Chocolate and vanilla ice cream cup with chocolate sauce and whipped cream. Very indulgent for chocolate lovers.
€8.90 ≈ $10.00
Profiterole
homemade choux pastry, hot chocolate, whipped cream, toasted almonds
Pastry puffs filled with vanilla ice cream, topped with hot chocolate sauce and almonds. A classic hot-and-cold dessert.
€9.90 ≈ $11.00
1 scoop
Coupe 1 boule
Flavors of your choice
One scoop of ice cream or sorbet of your choice. Served in a cup.
€3~ ≈ $3.00
2 scoops
Coupe 2 boules
Flavors of your choice
Two scoops of ice cream or sorbet of your choice.
€5.80~ ≈ $7.00
3 scoops
Coupe 3 boules
Flavors of your choice
Three scoops of ice cream or sorbet of your choice.
€7.80~ ≈ $9.00

Our waffles

Sugar Waffle
Gaufre Sucre
Warm waffle sprinkled with sugar. Crispy and soft.
€6.90 ≈ $8.00
Chocolate Waffle
Gaufre Chocolat
Warm waffle topped with chocolate sauce.
€9.30 ≈ $11.00
Waffle with Whipped Cream
Gaufre Chantilly
Warm waffle served with a generous portion of whipped cream.
€8.90 ≈ $10.00
Gourmet Coffee Waffle
Gaufre Café Gourmand
Vanilla
Waffle served with a gourmet coffee, likely with vanilla ice cream.
€9.90 ≈ $11.00

Drinks

Our soft drinks

Coca Cola, Zero, Orangina, IceTea, Schweppes
Coca cola, Zéro, Orangina, IceTea, Schweppes
International classic sodas.
€3.90 ≈ $5.00
Diabolo
syrup of your choice
Lemonade mixed with flavored syrup (mint, grenadine, etc.). Popular sweet carbonated drink in France.
€3.50 ≈ $4.00
Juice of your choice
Pago au choix
orange, peach, banana, tropical, apple, tomato, apricot, mango
Bottled fruit juices, various flavors.
€3.90 ≈ $5.00

Our waters

Vittel
Still mineral water.
€3.60~ ≈ $4.00
San Pellegrino
Italian sparkling mineral water.
€5.50~ ≈ $6.00
Perrier
Natural sparkling mineral water, very fizzy.
€3.90~ ≈ $5.00
Pedras natural or lemon
Pedras nature ou citron
Portuguese sparkling water, natural or lemon flavored.
€3.90 ≈ $5.00

Our draft beers

Leffe
Belgian blonde abbey beer. Malty and slightly spicy taste.
€5.20~ ≈ $6.00
Chouffe
Strong, unfiltered Belgian blonde beer. Fruity and spicy aromas.
€5.90~ ≈ $7.00
Superbock
Portuguese lager beer. Light and refreshing.
€3.60~ ≈ $4.00
Beer of the month
Bière du mois
25cl/50cl
Monthly changing draft beer. Ask your server.

Our bottled beers

Desperados
Beer flavored with tequila. Sweet and citrusy taste.
€5.50 ≈ $6.00
Corona
Light Mexican blonde lager beer. Often drunk with a lime wedge.
€5.50 ≈ $6.00
Pelforth dark
Pelforth brune
French dark beer with caramel and roasted malt aromas.
€4.90 ≈ $6.00
Cherry Tango
Tango cerise
Mix of beer and grenadine or cherry syrup. Sweet and fruity.
€4.20 ≈ $5.00
1664
Classic French blonde beer. Light bitterness.
€3.70 ≈ $4.00
Heineken
International lager beer. Balanced and fresh taste.
€3.70 ≈ $4.00

Our wines by the pitcher

Sauvignon
White
Dry and aromatic white wine.
€7.90~ ≈ $9.00
Vivino
White
White wine.
€8.50~ ≈ $10.00
Chardonnay
White
Rich and fruity white wine.
€8.50~ ≈ $10.00
Wine of the month
Vin du mois
White
Monthly selection of white wine.
Gris Blanc
Rosé
Very pale and light rosé wine.
€8.50~ ≈ $10.00
Côte de Provence
Rosé
Classic dry and fruity rosé wine from Provence.
€8.50~ ≈ $10.00
Côte du Rhône
Red
Fruity and spicy red wine.
€8.50~ ≈ $10.00
Brouilly
Red
Light and fruity red wine from Beaujolais.
€8.50~ ≈ $10.00
Wine of the month
Vin du mois
Red
Monthly selection of red wine.

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