Cocotte

We have be going to Chamard for a very long time enjoying the food, service, wine and ambiance, but…read moreyesterday was a BUST! We had 12 Noon reservations and waited an hour and half before we received our food. All we had during that wait time was coffee. They advised they ran out of regular coffee and could only give us decaf. My twin sister and I were celebrating our 70th birthday and I will think twice before coming back to celebrate any special occasions. Sunday was also Easter and they were very short staffed. Not like it used to be. Very disappointed.

This was my first time eating in the bistro.. cute restaurant, once it started to fill up the…read moreacoustics were better. Our server was very attentive.. I wanted a side of vegetables and he made it happen without a problem! The Mac and cheese is delicious, we loved it. Also really enjoyed the fries and mussels. The watermelon salad was a little blah, but overall great meal! We each did a flight as well, their wine is yummy! Very good ambiance to the whole winery..

Croque Madame

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Bar Bouchee

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Eat there, the food is great. Make sure to verify and ask whoever is taking your reservation for…read moretheir name.

Ambiance on the back porch so much nicer, relaxing and quieter than the main dining room. Our…read moreserver was attentive and spent his down time on the porch so it was easy to get his attention - which was very nice! The kitchen had a problem preparing a side dish that we ordered and was not served before our dinners were at least still a bit warm. Dinners were very good though not excellent as we expected. Quick mention - the (corn) Risotto - a bit oily compared to our May and June visits. Just very much enjoyed the late spring Risotto blend. A nice visit overall. Will of course visit this cozy bistro again when in the area. (P.S. Wear slacks to dine on the porch (I suppose after it rains with some pooling water) - very hungry mosquito's!).

Tables on the patio...

Beef tartare

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Braised chicken leg

Demarchelier Bistro

3.6(54 reviews)

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A Greenport Gem! Best restaurant and weekend dining…read moreexperience on the North Fork! Food delicious. Service friendly and attentive. Atmosphere reminded me of Paris.

Excellent dishes, owner and staff are great! Michael our…read morewaiter very attentive. The Salmon and coq Au Vin was delicious.

Outside

Escargots, bread and artichokes.

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Onion soup

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4.2(495 reviews)

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I finally made my way to a'vert ! And I am so glad I did because I got to try the avert burger and…read moreI think it was soooo goood and definitely the best burger I've had EVER ! So I highly recommend! I know it's a French restaurant but I still had to order the Aperol spritz for my drink and they did a fabulous job with my cocktail . Overall it's a small restaurant in west Hartford center ! The staff was lovely perfect for nice date night or a dinner with a friend ! Highly recommend can't wait to be back

I came here with a friend on a keto diet for happy hour. There was a surprising number of low carb…read moreoptions or items that could be modified to be low carb (subbing out fries ect). We got the mussels, escargot, burger, fries, croquettes and a croque Monsieur. Everything was excellent and the person working the bar area was so nice and attentive. The croque, escargot and fries were my favorite. The croquettes lacked cheese so it was just a lot of potato. Personally I wouldn't get them again, but that's my personal preference. I also got an NA cocktail with blood orange which was good, but a little sweet for my personal tastes. Overall a cute spot with a good happy hour selection!

Back dining area

White Chocolate, Key Lime, Chantilly COCKTAIL: "Clover Club" - Hendrick's Flora Adora, Raspberry, Lemon, Egg White

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"Thai Basil Smash" - Hendrick's Gin, Lemon, Thai Basil

The Village Bistro

4.6(98 reviews)

8.9 mi

First the interior is so very French you could imagine being in Paris. The food for our Sunday…read morebrunch was exceptional, fresh and well plated. lastly the service just as we like it, always there checking but not overbearing. we traveled an hour and are planning our next trip back.

From the moment we were seated in a cozy spot, everything about Village Bistro felt thoughtful and…read moregenuine. Every detail--from our drinks and cheese board to the sourdough, steak frites, rigatoni alla vodka, chocolate pot de crème and cheesecake--was wonderful. Ending the meal with French press coffee was the perfectly wrapped bow on an already lovely evening. What made it truly special, though, was the service. We never mentioned that it was our anniversary, yet Sage treated us with such warmth, graciousness and care that you would have thought she knew. Nothing felt forced or overly formal--just genuine hospitality at its best. A beautiful meal, delightful dining experience, and such a lovely way to spend our anniversary. We'll absolutely be back.

Almost stole this table and chair set

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Le Mazet

4.3(160 reviews)

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When my husband and son went to Le Mazet for lunch and brought me their leftovers, I knew that we…read morehad to go back that very same week for a family meal. We returned for Father's Day and we were seated immediately without a reservation, though I think we just got lucky so I don't recommend this. We all shared the warm olives, the croquet poulet sandwich, the fries, the quiche lorraine, the chateubriand, the roasted beets, and the strawberry ice cream. It was all a hit, and when a 3.5-year-old and a 22-month-old are enjoying your food without any coaxing or help, you know it's fabulous! My husband got some cocktail and I got the phony Negroni mocktail. Service was great and the atmosphere is chic without being uptight or snobby at all. We all left really happy. I still dream about that sandwich. I'd love to go back and try other things on the menu. I'm sure they knock everything out of the park. I am hoping Le Mazet will be our special occasion restaurant.

Easily a 5 star establishment. Do not sleep on Le Mazet! We've walked by so many times and I regret…read morenot trying this place sooner! Definitely need a reservation to get in on the weekend fyi! When we arrived we were seated at a beautiful booth. The interior is gorgeous here. Our server was fantastic I wish I remembered his name! He suggested some great items. We started with their steak frites and I cannot rave more about it! First this plate is definitely shareable. Among myself, my husband and young toddler we destroyed this. My daughter was eating so much of this steak and so were we! It was sooo tender and we loved the gravy on top. The fries were amazing and when they were drenched in that gravy it was chefs kiss! What really brought it all the together was the salad paired with it- it was light and refreshing and the dressing was so good! For dessert our server suggested the chocolate custard so we got that and a berry handpie. We ate both and kept saying "oh my god" with each bite. My daughter especially loved the chocolate custard but my husband and I loved both equally! We immediately said after our meal how we have to come back. We cannot wait to try other menu items and their cocktails next time. We are huge fans and will definitely be back!!

Amazing espresso martinis

Half Chicken

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Bar area

Bistro Été

4.5(157 reviews)

25.9 mi

Phenomenal on every level. Food, service, cocktails, atmosphere...recommend 100% for any event…read more Casual with superior upscale fine dining quality!!!

For being in a strip mall/large parking lot, this place was PRICEY! However, the quality of the…read morefood was definitely high. My husband and I came in around 6 pm on a Sunday evening for dinner (booked ahead of time) and the place was pretty empty. We were seated right away and our server was great, super friendly and helpful with what to order. There are a ton of specials off the menu which sounded amazing, so we both ordered two specials with Hake (~$46 each). Both were delicious, fresh and innovative takes on fish. I wish they had more of the specials listed because it was hard for us to keep them all straight. I started with the fondue for one which was tasty and fun but I would have preferred if it also came with cornichons and that the potatoes weren't fried (it was really heavy and oily with cheese and fried potatoes). Drinks were pretty weak for $26, and the bartender actually forgot to add champagne to one of our French 75s, lol. He did remedy it, though. We split the ice cream sandwich for dessert which was a little strange but tasty. All in all the food was very flavorful but at the price point I probably wouldn't come back. I guess you can get away with that in the Hamptons, even in the off season!

Brussel Sprouts

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The Metro Bistrot

4.8(128 reviews)

57.3 mi

We had the winning bid on an auction for a free stay at the Wellsworth Hotel in Southbridge. We…read morebooked our stay for a Saturday night. We looked online for local restaurants to dine at during our stay. Neither my girlfriend or I have ever gone to a French restaurant, so we decided on The Metro Bistrot, due to all the fantastic reviews. I called and spoke with Jay (chef and owner) a week prior to make the reservation. We took an Uber from the hotel, as it's BYOB and brought a couple of bottles of wine. This was a Saturday before a big snow storm the following day. I think due to this, the restaurant wasn't as busy as usual. We ended up being seated in the back room all to ourselves. It was a very nice room that had about 4 tables. Stephanie, our server was an absolute delight! Turns out she works for the hotel as well and she's the one I spoke with when we booked the room. She opened our Beaujolais for us and brought some wine glasses. She kept the bottle chilled in the fridge for us. She went over some of the specials being prepared that night and was able to make some nice recommendations. My girlfriend ended up with the special seafood soup special with a lobster stock as a base. I ordered the escargot. Both were absolutely fantastic. She kept our bread basket filled with wonderful fresh warm bread to soak up all the goodness of the soup and escargot. My girlfriend ordered the boar shank and I ordered the stuffed quail that was stuffed with foie gras and pate. The boar meat fell right of the bone and was some of the most tender meat we've ever had. Both dishes were phenomenal. Jay stopped by our table to chat. He's super nice and even took some photos with us. We ordered 3 different kinds of cheeses prior to ordering dessert. All three we ordered were great! Stephanie also brought us a bowl of crackers to go with the cheese. For dessert, my girl had the cheesecake with an oatmeal crust and fresh berries. I'm not usually one for sweets, unless it Crème Brûlée, so I opted for the Boursin stuffed Shrimp, forgetting it wasn't an appetizer, but a main entree. It was out of this world! All the fish Jay brings in are always fresh and NEVER frozen. He even poured me a small glass of some white wine and it went so well with the shrimp. We cannot wait to go back. The prices are very reasonable and the service and food is second to none. Cheers!

Our second time here and one we make as a destination spot. It is so unique and in tucked away that…read moreit always feels like you are in on a secret. It is small and quaint. One chef and one server. It is byob and the menu isn't extensive. But it is mostly local and classic French. It is accessible and not pretentious. A place where the passion for French cooking is designed for locals. The food is interesting and has a casual vibe. Like a small village in France where farmers and artisans come. The space is small and seatings limited, so by the end of the night you can meet new friends if you want to. I would encourage you to bring an extra bottle of wine and share.

Cherry desert and pistachio bread pudding was so good, that we could not stop eating.

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BYO Champagne - yes!

Rossa Negra

4.6(95 reviews)

9.7 mi

Rossa Negra absolutely delivered. The food was muy delicioso from start to finish, and the…read morecocktails... well, let's just say they're the kind you need to keep an eye on. They go down way too easily. Do yourself a favor and order the pistachio martini -- dangerously smooth and totally worth it. The restaurant itself is super easy to get to -- it's right in a shopping strip near I‑95, and there's plenty of parking, which is always a relief. Inside, the vibe is simple elegance. You've got options: table seating, counter seating, and a full bar if you're in a cocktail mood. We couldn't decide on just one thing, so we went all‑in on appetizers: * Tuna Tartar - super fresh and flavorful * Calamari Ecuadorian Style - tender with a sauce that was different in the best way * Trio Empanadas - the Colombian beef and Ecuadorian chicken were my favorites; the plantain & cheese one wasn't really my thing * Chickpea Salad - the dressing deserves its own award And shoutout to Fausto, our server. He was knowledgeable, charming, and on top of everything without hovering. Just really solid service all around. Already thinking about what I'm trying next time.

If this restaurant was on Main Street in Niantic it would be crazy busy all the time, because the…read morefood, service and drinks are incredibly good, we always try to go here whenever we are in town.

Maracuya pisco sour

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Fireblade 5.

5 years ago

Rude Owners that's all I have to say...I don't think there is a point to go there if they don't even treat people with respect

Kelly B.

4 years ago

Such a wonderful place. Great food, great staff, great atmosphere. We just love coming here!

Chis Z.

3 years ago

Quaint and cute and pleasant. Ambiance is perfect for a hidden escape from the modern times

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