Tradition French Restaurant. Oui, oui!…read more My foodie friends--this is worth your time. From the moment you step into Tradition Restaurant (not to be confused with the kosher spot), you feel it: warmth, elegance, and an inviting French charm. Tucked into an unassuming location at 626 Federal Hwy in Deerfield Beach, this place quietly delivers on every level. The room is effortlessly elegant--white tablecloths, a single red rose, softly glowing table lamps, and modern wood slat walls creating a refined yet relaxed ambiance. Owners Chef Eric Heintz and his wife Anaïs have crafted a truly authentic French dining experience. Eric runs a beautifully orchestrated, high-level kitchen, while Anaïs manages the front of house with grace--engaging guests and seamlessly supporting service. Seventh-generation French culinary heritage, rooted in Northern France, shines through in both skill and soul. This is fine dining without pretense--deliberate, refined, and perfectly paced. Now... the food. Every dish was stellar. We began with appetizers: The Goat Cheese Salad--a seared goat cheese ball presented like art, surrounded by vibrant chive dressing--was as beautiful as it was delicious. The Soupe à l'Oignon Gratinée rivaled the best, crowned with perfectly roasted Gruyère. And the Escargots de Bourgogne--wild-caught, swimming in parsley, garlic, and butter--were exceptional. Sweet, tender, and begging for bread to soak up that green garlic sauce . Then came the mains--and wow. The Half Crispy Duck à l'Orange was spot-on: crispy skin, moist breast, subtle sweetness, paired with fresh vegetables and a comforting potato gratin. The Dover Sole Meunière, deboned tableside, was delicate and elegant, enhanced by a light champagne sauce and some of the creamiest mashed potatoes I've ever had. The Slow-Cooked Beef Short Rib Bourguignon was rich and hearty--bacon, onions, mushrooms, and deep, soulful flavor in every bite ‍. My Florida Yellowtail Snapper with champagne sauce was a standout, topped with crispy taro root for texture, served alongside ratatouille and decorative taro chips--simply magnificent. And yes--we shared the Pommes Frites Maison: hot, crisp, and irresistible. Despite being full, dessert was non-negotiable. The Profiteroles (my favorite) were light, buttery, and filled with sweet cream, finished with warm chocolate fudge. The Handmade Apple Tart was flaky, buttery, gently sweet with just the right touch of tartness. Have I piqued your interest? I hope so--because this is a winner. Yes, it's a splurge, but absolutely worth it. Celebrate something special at Tradition and see for yourself. Easily one of the best meals we've had since arriving. Bon appetite! Tradition Restaurant: A Quiet French Gem That Delivers Big seventh-generation French roots, and one of the most memorable meals we've had at "Tradition"...classic French dining done right. Oui, oui! From the moment you step into you feel the warmth, elegance, and unmistakable French charm. Tucked away at 626 Federal Hwy in Deerfield Beach, this unassuming location delivers in every way. White tablecloths, a red rose , softly glowing table lamps , and wood accents create a refined atmosphere. Owners Chef Eric Heintz and his wife Anaïs, both 7th generation French culinary heritage from Northern France. A beautifully balanced operation. Eric commands a polished, high-level kitchen, while Anaïs adds grace, elevating the service without formality. The experience is deliberate, refined, and perfectly paced. It is classic French dining at its finest filled with style and soul. And Now for the food... "outstanding." The Goat Cheese Salad was plated like art, the seared goat cheese adding richness to the vibrant chive dressing. The Soupe à l'Oignon Gratinée rivaled the best, with bubbling Gruyère. The Escargots de Bourgogne were sweet, tender, in & parsley butter , the rich flavors made it impossible not to mop up with bread . Mains impressed across the board. The Crispy Duck à l'Orange had perfectly crisp skin, moist meat, and a subtle citrus sauce, served with fresh vegetables and a comforting potato gratin , The Dover Sole Meunière was delicate and elegant, enhanced by a light champagne sauce and incredibly creamy mashed potatoes . The Beef Short Rib Bourguignon was rich, hearty, and deeply flavorful. The Florida Yellowtail Snapper with champagne sauce and crispy taro root delivered texture, freshness, and finesse. And yes, we shared the Pommes potato Frites Maison. Crisp, hot, and addictive. Dessert sealed the deal: light, buttery Profiteroles with warm chocolate sauce and a flaky, perfectly balanced Handmade Apple Tart. Is it a splurge? Yes. Is it worth it? Absolutely. "Tradition" is the kind of place you go to celebrate. Easily one of the best meals we've had since arriving in S Fl. Give it try and give them a call. 954-480-6464. Bon Appetite!

Wow! What an amazing restaurant. If you're looking for lowkey low light atmosphere with amazing…read moreseafood, this is the place to go. 7 generations of cooking produced this amazing kitchen and Chef. Felt like family the second we walked in the door. Perfect for date night!!

My wife and I love this place. We come here regularly for date night and food is always great! The…read moreowner/chef is personable and will customize dishes or make unique creations if requested. They have reserved parking which is nice, but the spaces are small so I refrain from driving anything special there.

They have food and they helped me when I had cancer I will…read morenever forget that day every

If you're looking for a top-flight restaurant with outstanding food, service, and old-world…read moreambiance, this is it. From beginning to end, everything was letter perfect. The meal began with an enthusiastic and well-versed waiter, Adam, who became part of our great experience. The bread, fresh from the oven, almost got lost in the conversation, but luckily it rose to the peak of the mountain. Don't say no! I had their French onion soup, and while quite pricey, probably one of the best I've had. Lots of cheese, a strong and delicious broth, just the right amount of croûton. Highly recommend! I also had the special pear salad. The caramelized sugar on the pear was exceptional, but the dressing was beyond! My partner had a veal chop, in her words, the best ever, and she gets her share of veal chops, as it's her favorite food. Our dining companions had Dover sole and chicken français respectively. Both received rave reviews. We closed out with a birthday souffle that was, at the risk of being dramatic, worth dying for, and cappuccino. Be sure to keep enough credit open because it won't be cheap, but it was amazing and exactly what the doctor ordered.

The food was amazing! The valet service not so much. Waited…read moreover 1/2 hour. Finally had to intervene to get my car. The food deserves a 5 star, I gave 4 stars because of the valet

This cafe is a warm friendly venue for either breakfast or lunch…read more It feels like you are eating in Europe

Latte was terrible!! Expensive and more like an Americano. Not espresso and steamed milk..two…read moresips..garbage. Croissants was good, fresh and layered Hot cocoa was ok.

Everything about this place is delicious. You are dining casually on the water and the food is…read moredivine. This is our second time at this restaurant and the food gets better each time. From the fresh fish, to the best and crispiest friend calamari, to the white wine and butter seafood pasta, to the affogato. I haven't had anything there that I did not love. With that said, the service still needs help. It because the staff isn't friendly because they 100% are. They just need a little more organization and speed. Waiting for someone to come and check on us and getting something as simple as an extra napkin take forever....and ask for your bill just as your last course is served or that will be another 30 minutes. So, why do we go back???? Because the food is THAT stinking good. So go, go, go but be prepared for a longer meal. Consider it European dining

My dinner companion only wanted a couple of apps so we had the Burrata with prosciutto and the…read moreclams. The Burrata was very good with the balsamic glaze. But I love the clams! They were plump and juicy and in a yum white wine sauce. They unfortunately had run out of bread that day so I couldn't dip the sauce, but the clams were great. You could sit outdoors along the water, which is lovely. I will go back so I can try something else on their menu.

The server here was very patient with my boys. It was the first time they had tried crepes (at 9…read moreand 11 years of age). They loved them so much that we ate there two days in a row. YuMMy. Not only was service great with regard to our table service, bringing or meal, etc. Also, the server was so kind, he gave my kids quarters to put into their candy machine when he noticed I didn't have any quarters and how badly the kids wanted to use the machine. Ambiance was nice. The restrooms inside were clean. Would definitely return again.

This is not the same ownership as I remember! I ordered the steak and Brie crepe and it was less…read morethan stellar. Sub-par meat and minimal amount of Brie although I willingly ass and paid for extra break. Save your money and learn how to make it at home. Very disappointing. Definitely new ownership.

This 4 course dinner experience brought back fond memories from distant days of visiting the south…read moreof France. It was a full house on a Friday. We set reservations a week in advance and got seated right away. I started with a Kronenbourg 1664, a pale European lager, while mapping out the game plan. For the starting course, I ordered escargot in a ceramic dish. This also was a delicious garlicy sauce for the bread. Before the entree was a house salad with a balsamic vinaigrette. For the entree, I went with Breast of Duck in Green Peppercorn Sauce. This brought back the best of memories. I also tried a little of the calf liver with caramelized onions. The entree included sides of mashed potatoes, creamed spinach and a carrot soufflé. The final course was a crème brûlée and coffee. I had to take the dessert home for later but so good and satisfying. Lovely experience with a party of 4. This is a great spot for special occasions.

Very yummy food . Service was wonderful. And sad to hear the business is closing the place was very…read moreclean and claim .