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    Rochambeau

    3.8 (393 reviews)
    PriceyFrench, Bars
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Birthday dessert
    Cas B.

    Service was excellent! My server was from Bogota, Colombia (I think her name was Sofia?) and made sure I was happy with the experience. She recommended multiple items and I went with the octopus and truffle burrata and they were both great. The kitchen forgot to put the honey truffle so obviously there was no truffle flavor, so when I told her she came and brought the honey to drizzle on top. Then she brought me a birthday dessert since I told her it was my bday. The inside is romantic and cozy. You can sit outside, downstairs or upstairs. I bet entree items are also delicious but I didn't have more room in my belly!

    Justin S.

    From my previous experience, the flavors of the food at the steak room changed little. Everything was delicious - salad, bread, steak, and fries. Even the butter wasn't refrigerater cold this time. Offering was $37, only up $2 from my previous visit. However, everything around it proved disappointing. Only the fries were now bottomless; the salad and bread were not. What really killed this dinner was the service. I went at 10pm with the mutual understanding discussed with the server that the kitchen would close before 11 (their official closing hours). No problem, I could front load some fries. The service for most of the meal was acceptable. However, almost at the dot on 11, I could not find any wait staff to pay the bill. I saw BOH staff leave for 20 minutes without seeing a single server. I had to barge into the kitchen. Does this place not have protocol to check for diners finishing their meals during closing? The food flavors themselves warrant 4*. -1* for eliminating bottomless salad and bread. Having to hunt down wait staff like I'm at a neighborhood HK Style Cafe type restaurant actively pisses me off and makes me want to swear off this place and proactively prevent others from dining here.

    Joy Y.

    Made a reservation for a Friday for the steak frites special. $37 for salad, steak and unlimited fries. We also got bread and butter. Everything was delicious and my steak was cooked perfectly. I loved the outdoor seating, especially on such a nice day and the service was great. We arrived around 6pm and it wasnt too busy. But id highly recommend making a reservation since it definitely was packed as the night went on.

    Kim H.

    Very nice French restaurant in Boston. We only went for drinks and dessert. The bartenders were helpful and friendly. I loved the atmosphere. The Creme brulee was ok. Not the best.

    French onion soup
    Justin G.

    For the final day of my Boston trip I wanted to find a nice date spot for my lady and I, and I think we got it. The second floor ambience was exactly what I was hoping for, and the service was great as well. I had heard the french onion soup was incredible, and even though I don't care too much for it typically, I enjoyed theirs quite a bit! Not disappointed But what brought this from a 4 to 5 was the duck dinner entree. The duck was so tender and flavorful, the potatoes had a wonderful texture, and the plum sauce tied everything together beautifully. I would go back just for that.

    Veggie Omelette
    Lindsay D.

    Brunch was great! The bar area has a nice vibe and the service was good. The tuna nicoise salad was very flavorful but there were too many things in it (they could have left out the cucumbers and artichokes). Both the omelette and the eggs benedict were tasty and pretty big. I'd like to go back for dinner.

    TOASTED BAGUETTE
    Margo A.

    I stopped at Rochambeau on a trip to Boston after seeing multiple recommendations to eat there, and I completely understand why now. I do have to take off a star because of a scheduling issue, but rest assured, it has nothing to do with the food. All sites (including their own) stated dinner started at 4, but when I arrived at 4:20, I was told I needed to wait until 5 because they only had enough staff to handle a private event. I had a flight to catch and was on a schedule, so this was quite frustrating. I had a great experience once I was seated. I started with the baguette, and it was fantastic. It was crunchy and buttery, and the salted butter served with it was creamy and delightful. The dining area is beautifully decorated and contributed to the overall ambiance of the meal. The stars of the show were the wood-fired sirloin and frites. Many people had commented on the fries at Rochambeau, and they were right to do so. They were perfectly cooked, and the bernaise served with the steak was excellent for dipping. The steak was incredibly tender, and the herbed butter on top was delicious. Something to note that I found odd: fountain drinks do not come with free refills, and they are $4 each. Be mindful of this if you are thirsty! Overall, I loved Rochambeau, and it has been added to my list of regular spots when I am in town.

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    Stefanie C.

    Came here for Sunday brunch a few weeks ago after seeing it on TikTok, and it was just as good as everyone said! The weather was perfect, so my husband and I sat outside before heading to the baseball game. We started with mimosas (they have an awesome bottle deal, but we just stuck to one this time). We got some fresh oysters to start- so good, east coast fresh! My husband had the steak and eggs, and I went for the duck confit hash. Everything was delicious and well made. Great food and a beautiful spot. Definitely coming back to try the dinner menu next time.

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    Pam R.

    This is such a pretty spot. It is 2 floors. Sweet server. Everything was delicious! The French onion soup was my fave in Boston so far! It was cheesy, bread was delicious and broth was light but flavorful.

    Duck Hash
    Michael L.

    We decided to stop by based on a recommendation from a friend who said their Brioche French Toast is really good. Well they weren't wrong! I didn't order it but I had the pleasure of cleaning up a plate! The slices of toast are really thick but light and airy. I'm not a big fan of banana in my food unless it's banana bread but it was definitely good. It served as a really good dessert for me! I ordered the Duck Hash because I like duck and hash and to have them together seemed too good to be true! So the duck wasn't really all that tasty. It could have used a little more seasoning but it really lacked that duck flavor. The duck itself sat on top of the potato hash which itself was nice and light. The poached eggs were done perfectly and again the bread, was nice. I didn't taste the Salmon Avocado Toast but it was all gobbled up with nothing but crumbs left on the plate so I assume it was good! I also had a Bloody Mary and it was nice and spicy. Our server was nice and very good. He's from New York and recently moved to Boston. I think he'll do well with the food scene.

    STEAK TARTARE
    clarissa c.

    Came here for a grad dinner with family and the service was lovely. I did struggle to make a reservation over the phone so I came in person to book the reservation. Originally I was looking to book an 11 person reservation which they were very accommodating for even though I was only booking less than two weeks in advance for grad weekend. My plans changed to a smaller party. We enjoyed the steak tartare and truffled burrata to start. I split the crispy duck breast and wood grilled sirloin with my grandma and both were delicious! I loved the duck the best. My dad order the cassoulet and a side of grilled asparagus and seemed quite happy. For dessert we had the crème brûlée and the chocolate mousse and they even brought us a complimentary dessert new to their menu to enjoy. This was a perfect place to celebrate a graduation with good company.

    Steak and French fries
    Devan K.

    Honestly, one of the best meals I've had! We ate at the steak room and got the fixed menu. The fixed menu included bread and butter, salad and steak with French fries. The steak was cooked perfectly and the salad was sooo delicious despite it being just lettuce and dressing! The bread melted in your mouth and the burrata was sooo yummy. Would come back again!

    Omelette with bacon
    Sheena T.

    Some friends and I came in for brunch at 10am on a Sunday and were able to grab a table right away upstairs. The space is beautiful with an art deco vibe and great ambiance. Shortly after we arrived a jazz singer came in which added even more to the experience. We had cappuccinos and Bloody Marys which were excellent and perfectly balanced. Another friend ordered sparkling wine which was just ok so she added a side of orange juice which surprisingly came with ice. I can't say I've seen ice in a juice that wasn't a cocktail. We split the lemon ricotta pancakes that were fluffy served with whipped cream and berries. They were fantastic and a perfect pop of sweetness. I ordered the mussels and frites which were great and served with a tomato based broth. They had great flavor and I used a spoon to eat as much as possible. The omelette was good but weren't expecting the bacon to be inside of it. The shrimp was fresh but the crab cake was very different and tasted like it had curry inside. It was just ok. Overall I recommend Rochambeau if you are in Boston!

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    Where can you park reasonably on a Saturday nearby?

    Pilgrim Parking Garage- 50 Dalton St Boston, MA 02115 United States

    Do they have a dress code?

    They do not have a dress code. I would recommend being some what dressy. Nothing formal but it's a nice upscale restaurant.

    I don't see escargot on the menu. Was planning to enjoy a traditional French lunch tomorrow. Do they not offer it?

    Escargot are now listed on the menu FYI

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    This place never disappoints! Took my friend for her birthday and we of course did the chefs…read moretasting. Food is always on point and this is the one place I would break my food habit rules for. Every dish was divine from starter to finish. I think we had someone different serving us after a couple of courses, I loved seeing the same servers there year after year which means they treat staff well - huge plus in my book. Definitely will put this on our rotation for girl's night out. In case you've never seen baby seagulls before, here's a selfie with one! I took it right before I walked to the restaurant

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    One of my favorite places! The hardest part of coming to MA France is choosing between so many…read moreoptions. We love the croissants, desserts, bread, espresso ... too much to count and always a treat.

    Ok, but a little disappointing. It must be difficult running a business like this and building a…read morefollowing. I got inspired by watching youtube to make a jambon buerre sandwich - supposedly a popular quick sandwich for Parisians. The sandwich is half a baguette with butter and French bistro ham. I tried searching all over for the French bistro ham with no luck. The only options were online sources with expensive shipping and/or expensive minimum order sizes. Somehow I stumbled upon MA-France nearby in Arlington and they sell jambon-buerre sandwiches. It's a small shop that sells sandwiches, pastries, and a small offering of French food products. Lots of pastries and baked goods like quiche, tarts, cookies, croissants, etc. The cheese offerings were very limited and basic. I can imagine that the cheeses that they sell are the same types and brands that they use for making sandwiches. For example, they sell President brand Brie - that you can also buy at Costco and market basket. Disappointing, but understandable because they can't afford to buy more variety and more expensive offerings without a big enough client base to buy those cheeses before they go bad. Getting back to the sandwich - it was half a baguette with some thick slices of butter and two pieces of French bistro ham. The bread was kind of dense and the crust was more chewy than crispy. I was disappointed that they didn't bother to spread the butter, but if they're not selling enough sandwiches then they're probably keeping the butter in the refrigerator - making it too difficult to spread. When I got home I fixed up the sandwich to my liking. Overall, the sandwich was okay, but not good enough to make me want to go back. At least I was able to solve my hunger for the jambon buerre sandwich.

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    Batifol

    Batifol

    3.8
    (163 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$$

    We went to Batifol on a Sunday night specifically for the steak frites, and unfortunately, the…read moreexperience was extremely disappointing. There were very few redeeming aspects to the meal, and we left feeling both disrespected and unsatisfied as customers. The issues started right away. We ordered drinks--including a pear mocktail--but were brought the wrong ones, and then they attempted to charge us for those incorrect drinks. In hindsight, the cocktail mix-up should have been a warning of what was to come. The pear mocktail itself was also quite bad. The service felt chaotic throughout the night. We asked multiple times for additional servings of steak and fries, but were largely ignored. Meanwhile, nearby large tables were repeatedly served, cleared out entire trays, and still received more attention from staff. For an all-you-can-eat steak frites offering, we each received only one serving despite several requests. As for the food itself, it did not make up for the service. The steak was just okay--some pieces were chewy and overly fatty, though acceptable if refills had actually been provided. The fries, however, were terrible. Our first serving was so hard it was nearly inedible, and the only refill we received was just as bad. I also ordered the spinach risotto, which was slightly better than the steak, but it was so salty I couldn't finish it. Overall, this was a frustrating and disappointing experience. I would not recommend this restaurant and will not be returning.

    I tried out the 40 dollar brunch that is offered on the weekends. It is an endless brunch with a…read morebuffet along the bar. They had everything from eggs to sausage to french toast to pasta to tiramisu to muffins to much more. They also have juices, coffee and hot chocolate. The brunch does not include alcohol as that could be added. The service was amazing, our waitress was constantly filling up our waters throughout the meal and checking up on us. The managers were also walking around checking up on everyone. I highly recommend checking out Batifol for brunch on the weekends. You will not leave hungry!

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