Chez Nous is, quite literally, a very hidden gem. This woman-owned French experience switches up its handwritten menu daily - two appetizers, two entrees, two desserts. Simplicity at it's absolute best. That said, if you're hoping to plan your meal in advance, this is not your place. You'll need reservations, but there's no telling what the meal options will be during your visit. If you have a liberal palate and an open-mind, you will surely find the experience of Chez Nous very exciting. I don't recall the entire menu on our visit - I know one of the appetizers was clams. The entrée choices were Chicken Thighs or Grouper, and the desserts were a lemon cake and a salted caramel tart. Our party of three all opted for the Grouper, and it was a tasty time. We sat in a patio adorned with string lights and portable outdoor heaters. The atmosphere was refreshing, if not just a little on the chilly side. We ordered our libations of choice from a selection of wines and beers, and patiently waited for our meals. You can see right in through the kitchen windows from the patio, it was honestly just fascinating to have a peek at the food prep. The fish was very good. It had a crunchy, flavorful topped coating, and was served with a pureed root vegetable that paired perfectly. The desserts, on the other hand, were disappointing. I rarely order desserts when I dine out, and when I do, I want them to be worth the price and the calories. I, unfortunately, found the lemon cake to be very dry and underwhelming. It was served with berries and cream which did help, but the cake itself was just not really...worth the calories. The salted caramel tart had an incredible texture, and the crust was flaky and delicious, but the flavor of the salted caramel was just barely there. It was more of just a cream tart, with a whiff of caramel and almost no saltiness at all. Again - it was good - just not what we expected. Overall, I loved my visit to Chez Nous. I would bring a blanket if you're dining outside, and I would come prepared to spend a pretty penny. The food and experience was a nice break from the pub grub I normally entertain, and I would definitely come back. read more

Chez Nous - French Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Chez Nouz is a hidden Gem located in an old house on a side street in downtown Charleston. The atmosphere is simple but elegant. The service and the wine list are excellent. The menu is written in French, so it must be explained. There are only six items on the menu per day. I highly recommend Chez Nouz if you want a quaint dinner for you and your significant other. Highly recommend read more

Chez Nous - Skirt Steak and potatoes - French Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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This place had made it to one of the best restaurants I have eaten at here in Charleston! First off, be sure to get a reservation ahead of time. There are indoor and outdoor seating. I'm glad I chose indoor seating because it ended up raining the day we came. My boyfriend and I sat at the two-seated high bar table because all of the dining tables were booked. But, I will say that whether you sit at the bar, high bar table (like we did) or at the dining table, you can still have a comfortable and intimate experience. Our server was attentive, knowledgeable, and professional. Her composure really added to the classy vibe to this place. Their menu changes daily with 6 dishes: 2 appetizers, 2 mains, and 2 desserts (you can add espresso with your dessert too!). Appetizers are typically $18-$25. Mains are ~$35-$45. Desserts are $12-13. Check out their Instagram to see their menu that they post daily! Here's what we ordered that day: Celery Mostarda w/ Ricotta -- We shared this appetizer. I'm not the biggest fan of celery but this blew my mind. The celery mostarda was sweet and paired well with the savoriness of the whipped ricotta. They also provided extra baguettes when we ran out. Coulotte Steak with Tarragon Sauce -- We each ordered this dish for ourselves. This is my first time having coulotte steak. It was so juicy and tender, and yet it had a very light feel to it. Baked Meringue w/ Lemon Curd -- We shared this dessert and each had an espresso. I need to make this dish myself because I still think about it to this day. The baked meringue had a nice chewy texture to it. At the same time, the lemon curd and blueberry compote balanced out the sweet and tangy flavors. It was definitely fun eating his. If you're looking for an intimate experience, be sure to come to Chez Nous! read more

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Absolutely incredible food -- nothing overly fancy, just great techniques and flavor profiles. Favorite hidden gem and such a romantic little spot! Every day Chef Jill Mathias' beautifully handwritten menus adorn the tables. Each day there are only two options for appetizer, entree, and dessert for both lunch and dinner. So I recommend coming Herr with someone who isn't picky and is adventurous, so that you can really enjoy what the menu has to offer. There are only about 36 seats inside and 20 communal seats outside in the walled garden, so it can get easily booked up at peak times of day or times of year. They're on Resy, so you can make a digital reservation! Outside of food, there's also a wine menu for you to enjoy, should you want a drink. Service is great and the ambiance is cute and rustic! Don't be surprised when you see a business card for Malagon in your check book, as that's the sister restaurant of Chez Nous (and absolutely delicious as well). read more

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Is this a really really really great place in Charleston to have a really really decadent dinner and be surrounded by romance? OUI! I did so much research like I do with all our trips and CHEZ NOUS came coming up. Surprisingly they had a few somewhat negative reviews. Most of them had to do with the portion size. I hate to say it but quality food is going to cost a little more. You can't supersize here, not that kind of place. My hubby and I shared the app, each had a main and shared dessert, couple of glasses of wine and we were set! Magnificent Decadent Romantic Quaint and I shamelessly want it to ourselves but, please go and support them, I want them to be open for years to come because we are coming back! read more

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Came here for dessert and was not disappointed. The ambiance, staff, meticulously crafted menu options and hand written menu really make this place super special. read more

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The coolest restaurant in Town, from the decor to the food and drinks and service was so detailed. I just recommended to a friend yesterday that he needs to take his wife there while visiting from California. Can't wait to make it back someday read more

Chez Nous - Daily handwritten menu - French Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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It's appropriate that Chez Nous is tucked away in the residential streets of Charleston, because this restaurant strikes at the heart of French home cooking. With a menu that rotates daily (two apps, two entrees, two desserts), every dining experience here is fresh and unique. My partner and I came, saw, and conquered the whole menu -- and you should, too. To start, we had the greens with onion and gruyere as well as the beef carpaccio. The salad's onions were evenly balanced by the gruyere, and the watercress blended every flavor expertly. The beef carpaccio was quite flavorful. For our main, we had the fish with herb butter and the duck with turnips and cabbage. The fish was delicious (flaky skin, flavor-packed butter) but the duck was even better -- a perfect medium rare that nearly melted in our mouths. The pate a choux and the chocolate tart were tasty desserts to top off the evening. Be sure to snag a reservation -- the venue is intimate (and popular) so seating fills up quickly. Meals range a bit on the pricier side, but the return on investment is worth it if you're looking for a five-star meal. read more

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Cute, uncomfortable and a bit over thought. Sums it up, I'm afraid. A two story shotgun converted to a restaurant provides a beautiful and interesting setting. However, it is furnished like an Amish torture chamber and feels like it. The menu changes daily and each diner's menu is inexplicably (and illegibly) handwritten by the chef offering her choice of two appetizers, entrees and desserts. She selects from Italian, Spanish or French cuisine. The food was pretty but very overthought. She's trying too hard. And it comes across as pretentious. The joy seemed to be wrung out of the food like over kneaded dough. read more

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First, the food: Two offerings on the menu for the evening ; one was chicken thighs in a chimichurrie sauce - $38 and two, a fish dish for $48. Although the thighs were prepared very crispy, as described, they were simply two chicken thighs on a standard sauce .Add to this, we shared a burrata dressed with a tangy olive oil & savory dressing , this was nothing special either. The worst part of the evening , however? was where we were seated. We were crammed into the corner of their upstairs dining room at a table next a window featuring a street light glaring in our face above a a view of the parking lot. Really? This was the French dining experience we heard was so exceptional? What a disappointment! I hope this review saves another couple who hopes to celebrate a special evening at Chez Nous, the waste of time and $300 our visit was for us read more

Charming restaurant in a quiet location with lovely outdoor seating area and a rotating menu that always has delicious options! read more

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We had a really amazing dinner here. I was very skeptical coming in -- the menu style here (only a couple relatively simple dishes per day) is something that just seems incredibly hard to pull off, but they pull it off really well. The night we came, our apps were clams and capers in an amazing broth and a ricotta dip topped with celery and served with some excellent crusty bread. The entrees were a roast chicken dish and fried flounder, and the desserts were a blueberry tart and a caramel budino. The apps were both incredible (especially the ricotta, but we were also more or less drinking the remaining broth from the clams), and we loved both entrees as well. I really liked the budino, but we were both lukewarm on the blueberry dessert. It's all kind of moot for a following visit anyway, since the menu is different everyday, but I will be very excited to make another bet on the menu being great next time around. read more

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SIMPLY AMAZING! The food, the service, the ambience, the experience! Beware that it is a limited menu so only for true food connoisseurs. read more

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Three stars...four if I'm being generous. This restaurant doesn't rise to a Michelin star level, but the prices do. The restaurant hand-scribes each menu per day, and there are two mains offered each day. On the day we went, the braised short ribs were excellent and the fish pasta was just ok; two of our diners could've made it better at home...this I'm absolutely sure of. The desserts were the highlight of the evening. The service was great, but honestly I don't quite get the whole "communal table" concept. We paid $400 for the four of us. We've done communal in Europe many, many, many times; when the price is €12 per person for a schnitzel and a local white wine, it makes total sense. At this price, it fails. read more

What a lovely establishment! Hand written menu is changed nightly. We split each item on the menu with a few glasses of wine. All were exceptional in preparation, presentation and most importantly, taste. Would HIGHLY recommend Chez Nous to anyone who likes to treat themselves to an outstanding meal and experience. read more

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We were excited to try this intimate little restaurant tucked away in an old house. Service was very friendly from the moment we arrived, and the server was very knowledgeable about the menu, which changes daily. Between the two of us, we tried both appetizers, both desserts and one entree. The appetizers definitely stole the show. I never knew turnips could taste so delicious. But one HUGE PROBLEM: Our server constantly touched his nose. Like every 10 seconds. Sometimes it was just a quick scratch on the side, while other times it was a full-on pinch with his hand. It was disgusting. I kept thinking about how he was handling our plates and silverware. I was tempted to ask him to wash his hands but didn't have the nerve. And anyway, he did it so often that it wouldn't have mattered. He could never have washed his hands often enough. I wish someone would point this out to him. It's disturbing and significantly detracted from our enjoyment of the meal. read more

There is something magical going on at Chez Nous. Is it the excellent food? Is it the knowledgeable wait staff? Or is it the fabulous ambiance at this quaint restaurant? I urge you to go see for yourself! It is a true dining experience that checks all the boxes. read more

We had the shrimp and cauliflower salad, shaved Brussels sprouts salad, and duck with onion and rice. All were delicious. We were too stuffed to have dessert and hope to go back next time we're in Charleston to try the desserts. read more

Chez Nous - Duck with onion and rice - French Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Best food I've ever had in my life. And even though the menu rotates daily, every menu item was gluten free the night I went. The fish was perfect texture and the duck was "better than any steak I have ever had." And I've had some pretty good steak from KC! Not only is the food world-class but the ambiance is truly one of a kind. The twinkly lights outside were romantic and intimate. We got lucky and had our own table secluded away from the major community table. Great wine list as well. Definitely a must-try and we will return. Price is 100% worth it! read more

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Nicki the manager, and the rest of the staff at Chez Nous made our wedding anniversary dinner an amazing experience. We frequent Chez Nous often and the food, staff and ambiance never disappoint. 10/10 would recommend. - Eddie. read more

Words can't really describe my visit here except you need to definitely check this place out! It's hard to find if you're not familiar with the area. It's tucked away and hidden from the street. There is a very small sign on a pole that is easy to miss so our Lyft driver missed it but we found it eventually. Word of caution for those that like to review menus before dining somewhere. The menu changes daily. They offer 2 different appetizers, entrees and desserts each day. They post their menu and pictures of each item daily on social media. I would say that you need to have an open mind about food and just enjoy your surroundings. The cuisine is a mixture of French, Spanish and Italian influences. I noticed on the wine list that everything was also from those 3 countries. We booked our reservation a month in advance on Resy. They offer the same menu for lunch and dinner. I wish that I would have ordered one of everything on the menu. Seriously it was that good! For my appetizer I chose a roasted chickpea salad which was delicious. Can't go wrong with roasted chickpeas, red onion, cucumber, roasted peppers and a soft boiled egg in a yummy vinaigrette dressing. I used the complimentary bread to soak up the dressing too...yummy! For my entree I chose the trout that was sourced from the waters of N Carolina and stuffed with crispy Serrano ham on top of roasted fingerling potatoes, escarole in a lemon butter sauce. Best tasting fish that I've had ever! It's was a whole fish minus the head, tail and bones. Had a glass of Riesling from France to wash it all down! For dessert I chose the puff pastry with fresh whipped cream and a blueberry compote. It was good but I wish that I would have chosen the Fontainebleau which was a house made cheese with sugar and vanilla drizzled with honey and topped with strawberries. I had a cup of cappuccino to end my evening and it was fine cup of espresso and milk! I truly left satisfied and happy and hope to return one day soon! read more

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Fantastic French food. Great for celebrating and the soufflé is so delicious. I had the duck and took half home with me. It is a long drive for us but it's worth it. The service was excellent. read more

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Had a wonderful dining experience at Chez Nous! The service was phenomenal and we learned so much about the history of the restaurant & the food itself throughout the evening! I love that this is a female-owned spot with a female chef who lets her creativity flow by creating a new menu each day. We ordered everything on the menu to split and left with full, happy bellies. I also just LOVE the space itself -- it's tucked away off an alley in Downtown Charleston in an old house with a beautiful courtyard full of greenery. read more

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This is a great location for a quiet semi romantic dinner. The place was definitely hyped up a bit more than what I was expecting and is on par with southbound. The evening that we visited, the menu was phenomenal. Both of the desserts were delicious, and the staff were extremely accommodating and attentive. This is an expensive restaurant and I'm not sure I would return for the food- but I would for the ambiance. The restaurant is tucked away off of the street so you will need to walk a bit even if you Uber. read more

Oh, what a lovely experience! This is definitely a place to go back to over and over again; especially since the menu changes daily. Went with my husband and we had literallly "one of everything" since there are two appetizers, two entrees and two desserts offered each night. First courses were this most unctious delicious creamy polenta topped with a poached egg and a delicious take on a nicoise salad. Two VERY different flavor profiles. Entrees were the steak a poivre with a green peppercorn sauce and a wreckfish with an olive tapenade. Both were divine. Since moving to Charleston last summer, wreckfish has quickly become my favorite fish. Desserts were a fig custard and pistachio semifreddo. We had a lovely bottle of wine to accompany the whole meal. Service is top notch and the ambiance is very true - this is what dining in France is like - not fancy or stuffy, but homey and cozy. Definitely a great place for a date night! read more

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One of the best meals we had in Charlestown! Our server Leonard was amazing. Great recommendations for wine selection. We had 7 glasses of white wine between two of us for lunch, and we're usually not even white wine drinkers! Mussels were one of the best we've had in years, and the flounder was done just right. Risotto, even though we were full by then, was scrumptious. The meal couldn't have ended better than with the homemade mint ice cream and blueberry clafoutis. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Food, service, ambiance are all top notch. We sat inside at the bar, and it was comfortable and so fun. Will be back another season.

Interesting this came up for me to review to earn my Italian food fan badge, because it's a French restaurant. However, it was one of my favorite places to bring people out of town bc it's tucked away in a charming cozy historic home with little tourists, the menu is always handwritten, small, and perfect, and the service impeccable. read more

It's a hot summer night, and a romantic interest invites you a candle-lit dinner in a backyard patio. You converse, you laugh, you eat delicious food...and boom, they hit you with a $150 bill. That's Chez Nous. read more

Chez Nous - Patio area - French Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

For our 6 year anniversary we wanted to go somewhere special and I've heard a lot of rave reviews about Chez Nous. We made an early reservation and were seated in the upstairs dining room. They're located in a Charleston single house, which provides nice ambiance. I know this is a small space, but it was tough to even talk to each other when the table next to us was about 2 feet away. It felt like we were on a double date with strangers and that's not exactly the vibe I was looking for on our anniversary. I was excited about the concept of the handwritten menu and only having a few choices that rotate every day. They have a choice of 2 appetizers, 2 mains, and 2 desserts. When we went, we had the salmon tartare to start, got both of the entrees, and one dessert. The entrees were a grilled skirt steak with paprika and sea bass with braised greens. For dessert, we had a cherry tart. After all of the hype that this place has received, I definitely had high expectations. The salmon tartare was delicious, clean, and classic. The entrees, while both well seasoned, just didn't pop enough for me. I was expecting to be blown away and the food was just okay. Again, this was just our experience on one trip, but on our anniversary I was hoping for more of a wow factor. That being said, the service was great and the concept is fun, but it just wasn't a memorable meal. Maybe we caught them on an off night. read more

The food is high quality but for the price, the experience was underwhelming. The menu is hardly legible for the sake of being beautiful and handwritten so you have to wait for your server to explain it to you. It took us 15-20 minutes to get the menu, have it read, then place our order. Next, it's a very small space - you can hear the conversations of the ppl next to you and you'll be bumping into each other getting in and out of your seats. The fried eggplant was delicious as was the snapper, and strawberry tart. Overall, wonderful food but not worth a New York price tag ($80 pp without alcohol) read more

I don't know if I have the words to convey what Chez Nous means to me but I will never ever EVER get tried of eating here. I don't even need to look at the menu. I will order everything and it will be good. Wonderful, simple but oh so elegant dishes. No frills or gimmicks just letting beautiful ingredients shine through. It's like eating at someone's house, a home cooked meal but that person is a renowned chef. I fall in love every time I go. And I go A LOT. Yes yes great for dates blah blah blah. Probs not kids. Bar seats, tables and outdoors all available. But really all you need to know is this is one of maybe 3 places I would travel back to Charleston for. read more

I had such high hopes for Chez Nous. One person had wrote that this place was a reason alone to make a trip to Charleston so me and my girls HAD to check it out. It had great potential but unfortunately I was let down. Chez Nous has a daily changing menu so I'm my day I go the pork chop. It was good but nothing to write home about at all.. can't say anything really stood out to me from this dinner. Also side note, if you want bread and butter on your table at the start of dinner apparently it's only comes out if you order an app (aka salad).... That makes zero sense to me. Maybe you should change this policy Chez Nous... read more

Chez Nous - Menu on 8.27.21 - French Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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This was the first restaurant we visited in Charleston. It's very unique because it is essentially a very old house converted into a restaurant. The indoor area seems very small downstairs but they also have an upstairs which I didn't see. The outdoor seating looks gorgeous but unfortunately it was raining on the day we went. They have a very limited menu - only 6 items the day we went (2 salads, 2 entrees, and 2 desserts). The menu is either handwritten or used a font that I found difficult to read. For 2 people we ordered 1 salad and both entrees. They start you off with bread (but nothing to go with it like butter for some reason...). Sautéed peppers with ham salad ($19): 5/5 this salad was absolutely incredible! All the veggies were perfectly crispy and the thin slices of meat paired really well with the veggies Fish with some kind of sauce ($38): 5/5 this was also very good! The fish was perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I wish there was more fish in the dish. For $38 I thought it was a bit overpriced but the flavors were on point Pork belly with lentils ($34): 3/5 I found the pork belly cuts to be too fatty so I couldn't eat too much of this Overall I enjoyed visiting Chez nous but thought it was a little overpriced. Also wish they had more options on their menu so you wouldn't be limited to 2 options for entrees. read more

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So great! This restaurant could not be more romantic and genuine. I believe our servers name was Nicky. She did such an amazing job and made our engagement dinner so special. Thank you to her and the kitchen crew. We will be back! read more

Chez Nous - French Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

The salads were pretty good. The fish was cooked great, but the risotto was underwhelming. The chef was a little heavy with the salt but the service was really good and knowledgeable about the history of the establishment. Over all not a bad meal, but wasn't spectacular. read more

Chez Nous - Risotto and a Grouper - French Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Came here during a visit to Charleston. Highly recommend getting a res, especially if you're going on the weekend. The res we made was for the communal table outside, but we got a 2-top. Their menu changes daily and is written in a beautiful script. We tried both apps - the squid and tartar - and I loved both. The squid was cooked perfectly, and the tartar was seasoned very well. The mains - duck and fish - were also solid. Strong cooking technique is apparent in these dishes. We shared one dessert - a rich chocolate cake with ice cream, and it was delish. Also opted for the wine pairing, which I highly recommend for a complete experience! The service was great - competent and attentive but not overbearing. The inside ambiance is also very nice, but I preferred the patio since we got the private table and it had the welcoming lights. read more

This place was truly special. A special occasion restaurant with fine service. Other than the English language, you could mistake yourself for being at a a small, tucked away cafe in France. We had reservations for the outdoor patio, and since it was a chilly night, they had heating lamps and blankets for each guest. We felt nice and cozy! Each night, they offer a choice of two appetizers, two entrees, and two desserts. We tried both salads (carrot and burrata, and a goat cheese salad), and both were divine. Fresh, flavorful, and the best cheeses. We split two salads and two entrees between three of us, and that was plenty of food. We ended up getting two duck & risotto entrees because that interested us more than than the fish option. It. Was. Amazing. I would have loved to have licked the plate. The duck was perfectly cooked, with the perfect amount of peppery seasoning. The risotto (which was actually an onion purée with cheese and cream, but apparently not technically a risotto) was a dream. They had a nice wine list, and we had some options to order by the glass. Our server was super accommodating and friendly, and it was a wonderful experience. Highly recommend! read more

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One of the finest meals I've ever had at a restaurant not dubbed a Michelin Star. This venue alone was worth the visit to Charleston and was the crown jewel of a trip peppered with exceptionally prepared cuisine. Make a reservation the moment you arrive in town to ensure your table and venture off the beaten path to this cozy home where you will be treated to a meal that is artistry in toothsome indulgences. Every day is a fresh, new menu as chef Jill Mathias exclusively crafts her fare based on the ingredients she freshly procures. In retrospect, this is the reason why she has not been granted a Michelin Star as they typically look for a signature dish and a foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds. The evening my fiancé and I were lucky enough to snag a table, Chef prepared duck as the featured entrée and it was otherworldly. I have lived in Asia and have spent an inordinate amount of time enjoying fine dining in Beijing where duck is a delicacy and the crucial execution of the dish was masterly done in Chef's kitchen. We will certainly return to Charleston almost solely to experience a second opportunity to savor in the skilled aptitude of Chef Jill Mathias. read more

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Parking: Public parking 2 blocks away. Appears to be an on-site parking area but may be for private residents. Menu: Changes daily. Two portions for Appetizer, Main course and Desserts so total of 6 dishes to choose from Salad: Salmon salad, fresh, light and aromatic. Main: Snapper and Pork. Snapper was moist and smooth. Pork was a HUGE disappointment - dry and hard. Dessert: Traditional Italian chocolate pudding. Nice to end the day. read more

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