Now that parking has improved downtown, we are revisiting the area and the Earle is as good as ever. The wine selection is first rate and the food, well, I just get a line of appetizers because i want the variety of tremendous flavors. It's a beautiful setting that works for casual or special occasions. However, one star to Ann Arbor itself for being mostly restaurants now. Apparently high rents have killed off all the wonderful interesting retail and walking around after dinner is now pretty boring. What a shame. read more

A group of four of us stopped in for a meal, and we enjoyed the duck, lamb chops, and beef along with a great wine selection - we enjoyed all of the food and appetizers. Service was very good as well - definitely will return to try some of the other menu items! read more

Absolutely delicious! The service was wonderful and the setting was beautifully decorated for the holidays. I got the beef tenderloin with pepper and it was so flavorful! I ended with the mocha chip ice cream and it was so good! I can't wait to go back and try other menu items. Highly recommend!! read more

We had a great dinner snacking on appetizers at the bar tonight. The mussels are back!! Delicious as they ever were! Tortellini, Caprese, garlic plate, beautiful wines. It was all delicious. Excellent and charismatic service by the lovely Jen made it special. read more

For birthday dinners and other special occasions, the Earle proves it self to be a dinner to remember in Ann Arbor. I visited recently when I added another candle to my cake (don't worry, the fire department was on speed dial this year) and couldn't have asked for a better experience. Located in the basement of a historic building in Ann Arbor, it's an intimate location that feels exceptional from the start. We arrived in time for our reservation, and I immediately loved the wine-themed decor. There were several wine cork murals on the walls (something that I had done to decorate in my own home), utilizing different colors of forks to help create the designs. A jazz quartet played quietly in a corner, and -- at one point -- strung a jazzy rendition of Happy Birthday for those celebrating. We started the meal with a glass of wine each from the extensive wine list, as well as a cup of the soup. For dinner it was harder to decide on entrees, as everything on the menu looked exquisite, but I ended up going with the Sautéed Duck Breast and Turnip Purée. If you're remotely considering this, do yourself a favor and order it! The meat was tender and mild, the sauce was sweet (but not too sweet), and the turnip purée was just the right amount of savory. I'm probably spoiled for life as far as duck is concerned as this iteration was perfection -- all the more reason to return to The Earle again soon! The meal ended with a complimentary grapefruit sorbet in honor of the birthday. It was a refreshing palate cleanser after the meal. I'm not sure when my next trip to Ann Arbor will be, but I hope that it includes a trip to The Earle! read more

This review is for their Happy Hour/Wine bar area only. The last time I was at the Earle was over 8 years ago and it was for happy hour too! We walked in, seated ourselves and the waitress came by with water and the menu. We got there right at 5pm, we were the 2nd group at the wine bar area. As soon as we got the menu, I placed one order of the mussel, we reviewed the menu and placed our drink orders. So during this visit, we had: - 3 orders of mussels - 1 order of their calamari - Drinks - mixture of wines (stuck with wine list) Service - bit slow; even though the wine bar wasn't busy... it didn't get busy until 6pm. But go with the flow and if you are going to order the mussels and try to consume as much as you can, order them all at once. It takes about 20 minutes for the mussels to come out. So, order one per person - if you have 3 folks, order 3 at a time. Kitchen opens at 5:30pm, but you can order the mussels from 5pm, but only until 6:30pm. Mussels - well, all of them were open - which was important part, but there were few mussels that shouldn't have been served. I bit into few that had "the odor" of dead mussel, thankfully I only encountered one few of these... the broth was excellent! I could drink the broth by itself... make sure you get extra breads to dip them into the broth. Calamari - they were perfectly cooked! I would recommend this dish... If these dishes were priced at $3.75, yeah, I'd eat this all day. The aioli sauce was very garlicky, so if you love garlic, you'll love the dipping sauce. Heck, next time I go, I'm going to order this and make a sandwich! Overall, not had. I would definitely go back because of the food. I was going to rate it 4 stars, but only gave 3 stars due to slow service - both in placing orders and getting the food to your table (I know some times this cannot be controlled, but when it's slow, it shouldn't take long time to get food out to a table). On a side note, this place has not changed at all... everything today looked the same 8 years ago! read more

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I have to say this is one of the best restaurants in Ann Arbor! Excellent vibes and live music. Great cocktails and delicious food! I got the Last Rose of Summer cocktails and it was perfect if you like floral drinks and gins. As an appetizer we got the ginger shrimp which was light and not too filling. The ginger sauce was very flavorful. My husband got the steak with Roquefort cream sauce and layered potatoes. I don't really like stinky cheese at all and even I have to say it was pretty good! He loved it. I got the lamb and it was nice but only got 2 little medallions which was about 4 bites of lamb. I know lamb is expensive but I was just disappointed with the amount for the price. BUT I would order it again because of how good the sauce is!! Seriously one of the best sauces I've ever had. The vegetables (asparagus, carrot, and shallot) were nice and tender and coated in the sauce as well. If you are a big tarragon fan like me you will love this! The mash was excellent as well. It was a potato and parsnip mix that was perfectly creamy. To finish out the meal we ordered a Hazelnut dessert. I forget what it's called and I don't see the dessert menu on their website but I would come back in a heartbeat just to get that dessert again. It was hard to choose because all their desserts sounded fantastic but if you are a fan of ice cream and Ferraro rocher then you would like this dessert. It was so creamy... like a fluffy ice cream and topped with plenty of chopped hazelnuts. Just fantastic. We are looking forward to coming again! read more

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I was disappointed with my time at the Earle. Although the ambiance was great with live jazz playing at the perfect volume and the service quick the food was underwhelming. I got the roasted garlic as an appetizer and the four-cheese penne pasta as my entree. These two dishes were overly salted and overpriced. read more

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The Earle was recommended by a colleague, and it didn't disappoint.. The ambience was eclectic yet so mid evil, and cozy all in one. I decided on a few appetizers, that were delicious, The Risotto balls were prefect, with the right amount of mozzarella and their dipping sauce was exquisite.. The French onion soup was hot and cheesy, just as I would expect , and last but not least I had the marinated mussels.. I paired this with a pinot Grigio.. the only downside was parking was a little difficult, but if you have the patience to wait for space, I promise it is worth the inconvenience. read more

So glad I found this hidden gem. Tucked away in a random building on busy Washington Street in the basement is a great restaurant. The decor is full of wine corks and a bit outdated but the food and service was excellent! I enjoyed a shared appetizer of stuffed mushrooms and French onion soup. French onion soup is my favorite soup and I was pleasantly surprised that the Earles French onion soup was delicious! I had a salmon which was filled in a light pastry. It was so filling and delicious I couldn't finish all in one seating. I will be returning to try more entrees. read more

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My first evening in Ann Arbor and I found the perfect spot. I was looking for a wine bar and something downtown. The Earle fit the bill. It's located in a basement of a historic Ann Arbor building. I loved the atmosphere the moment I walked in. I arrived shortly after 5pm, which is the beginning of their Happy Hour, and basically had the place to myself for about 30 minutes. By the time I left around 6:30pm the bar was packed. The bartender took good care of me. I ordered from their Happy Hour menu (as they have one of the best Happy Hours I have ever seen). The wine I chose was wonderful. I ordered the crab cakes and French Onion Soup for dinner. Everything was delicious. I'm so happy I dined at The Earle and I'm anxious to return to Ann Arbor again and dine there when the jazz band performs. read more

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Some of the best food I've ever had in Ann Arbor!! Great service, ambience, and efficiency. Drinks made very well. They also had a live jazz band that added to the experience. Overall, I'd definitely recommend coming here since it's one of the top restaurants!! read more

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This was our second time here. The first time they were out of the puff pastry salmon and I had the scallops instead (phenomenal!!) but this time I had to try the salmon- and boy it did not disappoint! The sauce that comes with it makes it perfect. I only ate half of it but it reheated perfectly in the air fryer and the crust crisped right back up. My husband got the sliders and they were quite good as well. read more

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One of the best restaurants in Ann Arbor and by far the best old fashioned. I had the Old Tom's Old Fashioned. Bruce was our waiter and he made for a lovely experience. I'll be back again for sure read more

Located in the dark basement of The Earle building, the restaurant entrance looked deceptively like a back or side door. The almost-hidden hostess stand beyond the unmarked fire door added to the disorientation. Is this the right place? In some restaurants, exposed brick walls, archways, and supports are charming, adding to the overall ambiance. But with a well-worn and tired appearance, the restaurant just does not look well maintained or cared for. That evening, the restaurant was filled with couples celebrating birthdays, families and work groups. A guitarist strummed in one corner, never to the level that would disrupt conversation. My friend (with the impeccable taste and style) raved about the duck so, of course, I went with that for the entrée. And what could be better than escargots to accompany the duck? The escargots were in garlic, white wine, and butter sauce and served in a pastry shell. The escargots were perfectly prepared, with just the right texture, and brought back memories of childhood. (I have a picture of my 4-year old self clutching a snail in one hand and a toothpick in the other. I was too young for a snail fork.) The pastry shell was a bit tough though. I don't know if it was because my friend built up the duck, but it was a disappointment. Skinless, the medium-rare duck was somewhat dry. I did like the sauce though. The flavor imparted from the apples, golden raisins, brandy, and brown sugar made for a wonderful taste combination. The accompanying potato purée and Brussels sprouts were unfortunately bland. The other bright spot during the meal was service. Both servers were helpful and pleasant. read more

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The Earle is consistently at the top of my Ann Arbor list. They've been at it for a number of years and have maintained a high level of quality that few restaurants even start with. The seasonal menu always brings a few changes. It's the only place in Ann Arbor that I'll order duck. The veal is always good as are the steaks. Great pasta selections (although sometimes not subtly sauced). They have the best nicoise sald anywhere. The wine list is simply THE BEST in Michigan and frankly one of the best I've ever seen. It is broad and deep with many great values at all price points. Ambiance is eclectic like Ann Arbor. So is the "dress." You'll see everything from lawyers in suits to shorts. read more

Came here a while back for a birthday dinner, and I had to try The Earle's acclaimed duck. I didn't really know what to expect, but I can say now that the sauteed duck breasts are definitely worth a try. It was served with a sweet puree over it, making for an interesting sweet-and-savory flavor combination. I can't say it was out of this world, but it is definitely something that makes this restaurant unique. I wasn't a fan of the atmosphere, unfortunately. Since it's underground, I felt like I was walking into a dungeon, especially since the lighting was also dim. read more

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My wife and I had a BOGO coupon for an entree, so we had the grilled steak and the scallops (I can't actually pronounce nor remember any of the full names for the menu items). Both were really good; steak was tender, scallops had great texture as well. Their sauces were also outstanding. Can't speak much for wine because we're not really wine-drinkers. The interior is pretty romantic and intimate; they had a live pianist who was actually really good. Overall, a great place for a date night! read more

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We went to The Earle for Valentine's Day. I was feeling under the weather, but still wanted to keep our reservations. Making reservations was very easy, using Open Table. I requested a booth, away from the door. The greeters were very friendly and accomodating, even when the table I requested bothered me and I asked for a different table. The food has been consistantly good. My sweetheart loved his steak (bifteck) and my veal scallopini was fabulous. The only negative comment I would have it that the place wasn't that busy and our two attendants couldn't have been too busy to even give us a single beverage refill. Had to ask for more drinks when they came to remove our finished plates. Overall it was a fine meal. read more

The Earle remains a unique, local place that has been a special occasion dining spot for decades. I hadn't been in years. Had a family dinner here early on a Saturday. Positives - the cozy atmosphere that is upscale while not being fancy or ostentatious. Big menu (French and Italian). Professional wait staff. Quality of food was very good. Big wine and alcohol selection. A few things knocked off the 5th star. Despite early time of reservation and plenty of table choices, we were seated in a high traffic area for the servers that was a bit distracting. Also despite early time, we were told large groups ordered ahead of us and that definitely slowed delivery of our food (at least they warned us!). Server was professional but seemed to be covering a lot of territory and hence not fully attentive to our needs. Overall I wonder if they were understaffed. I would definitely come back - hoping for an experience that is a notch above what we had on this occasion. read more

Best dining experience I've had in Ann Arbor. As someone who is consistently underwhelmed by the food in A2, I must say that The Earle lived up to its recommendations. The ambiance was nice, and the menu was interesting. There was lovely live piano music while we dined. Most importantly, the food was delicious. We had the crab cake appetizer, the duck, and the scallops. All three were phenomenal. The crab cakes were very crabby (yes!) and perfectly crispy on the outside. The duck was soooo tender and flavorful. I was a little nervous when I saw that it would be prepared medium rare, because I usually don't like the texture of meat that is so rare, but the duck was perfect just as the chef prepared it! And the scallops. Oh. My. Heavens. Such a rich dish. It's everything I want in an upscale meal. Even the wild rice it came with was exceptional. Tip: the restaurant frequently sends out coupons in the clipper magazine. Or you can go to localflavor.com to get deals here and save a little money. read more

We love the Earle! We celebrated our wedding here...our daughter celebrated her engagement here (actually was engaged in the middle of the street, after dinner) ...we have supported via takeout throughout Covid and meals have served as our sence of normalcy. The food, service, ambiance have always been EXEMPLARY. WE the Earle! read more

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Came here for a date night and had a decent dining experience. We were sat all the way in the back corner in a both so did not get to enjoy the music like we hoped. Food was okay, nothing to write home about. The mushroom caps were our favorite. We also tried the strip steak and sausage fettuccine. Our server did a good job but seemed to have quite a few tables. I'm sure this is due to them just reopening and not back with their full staff. The severs did all have masks on, re-lined tables after each guests but tables were not all spaced out that far. read more

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I really enjoyed this restaurant and would recommend going if you want a nice evening out. My mom's duck entree was absolutely delicious and flavorful; as for my beef, it was a tad over cooked for medium rare and I didn't like that the beef was just submerged in sauce. But overall, the dish was very flavorful. Also, all the desserts are in-house made and the soufflé (which wasn't soufflé -- it was vanilla ice cream with some sort of praline crumble on top) was absolutely delicious. We also got the Cesar salad, which was a bit too garlicy. But overall, everything was great and the menu had so many great options! read more

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Despite the sad fact they no longer have Oysters Rockefeller on the menu, little else has changed at the Earl since the 80s when I did my undergrad. The menu has been time-encapsulated with the venue. Once a classic always a classic. The ambiance hasn't aged, but the average age of the patrons seems to have gone up by about 40 years. It has a little more of a retirement community vibe these days than the nonchalant chic of the 80s. Still, a cozy place with distinctive service and an excellent rack of lamb. read more

Came here on a Sunday for a night out with the husband to celebrate Father's Day. Location was in a basement. There was plenty of street parking as well as a public parking garage two minutes walk away from the place. Upon entering the restaurant, it was pretty dim and quiet. We were asked if we had reservations and we did, but probably did not need to make them as the restaurant was pretty empty anyway. The decor was okay. I thought it was nice and made the restaurant look more elegant and bougie. There were Christmas lights around railings and the stairway. Service was decent. Not the best, but not the worst either. The servers were overall polite, but did not really try to be the best at customer service either. The reason why this place received two stars was because the food was quite bad in my opinion and definitely did not live up to its $30 a dish price tag. Perhaps we ordered the wrong dishes, but we got two appetizers: risotto croquettes and the calamari as well as the beef tenderloin and the whitefish for entrees. Risotto croquettes: Edible, but extremely bland. Nothing stands out in this dish. Came with a watery looking tomato sauce dip on the side. Calamari: Decent aioli sauce, but very oily and heavy. Beef tenderloin with Roquefort sauce: I'm not sure what I ate, but both my husband and I hated the dish. The Roquefort sauce basically overpowered and ruined the entire dish. Not only was there Roquefort sauce, but also another extremely heavy cheese sauce covering the entire bottom of the plate that the meat and potatoes were swimming in. I don't think Roquefort and beef tenderloin were meant to go together. As a matter of fact, this dish was so bad that we were not able to finish the small piece of tenderloin, which is essentially the most expensive part of the dish. Whitefish: Extremely salty and oily crust from the breadcrumbs. Menu says there are hazelnuts, which I did not taste at all probably secondary to all the butter/oil and salt they used to create the dish. The heaviness of the dish was intolerable to the point where I had to scrape off the entire breadcrumb layer to eat the fish itself. Again, the entire dish was swimming in a layer of oil on the bottom of the plate. If I had to take another bite of the tenderloin after eating this dish, I would probably have thrown up. Creme brûlée: If a restaurant manages to eff up dessert, then it should not be in business. The only savior of the night. Costed $7.50 and served in a shallow ramekin. Wished there was more because we were very hungry in the end. Verdict: We will never go back. read more

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Fantastic happy hour! The entire menu is 20% off (this lasts until 8pm) and you can get a bowl of mussels for $3.75 until 6:30pm. Ambience: The restaurant is located in a basement and has dim lighting. So in the winter this would be a nice place to have a cozy meal. I went in the summer and would have rather sat somewhere outside or at least with natural lighting. Food: Standard American fare. Filling, which is good, but also a bit greasy for most dishes. Good drink selection. My girlfriend got a nice glass of white wine. They have an open/visible wine cellar that you can see from the tables, which is a fun touch. read more

We were able to try The Earle last night with a large group for a rehearsal dinner in their "private" back room. The staff was top notch and constantly keeping our glasses filled. They were able to do everything to accommodate the smaller kids as well. The menu was predetermined so I'm not sure how it truly reflects their normal options. We started with a goat cheese crostini and garlic shrimp. That was followed with a salad and then our individual entrees and dessert. The garlic shrimp was fantastic as well as the crostini. The salad was average and seemed to lack overall flavor. My pasta was dripping in oil/butter and I wasn't a huge fan of the cheese. I wish I would have chose something else but it still wasn't horrible. The crem brûlée was fantastic as well. Overall, our experience won't relate completely to a normal dinner here since it was a private event but the atmosphere is cool and the live music was a nice touch. It's hidden underground in an old brick building. read more

This was the best meal in years! If I had a chef that could make this everyday for the rest of my life, I would be beyond happy. Our server Dwayne was absolutely delightful. read more

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Finally tried the Earle before I move out of A2. OMG I regret that I haven't tried it earlier, or it'd become my go-to restaurant. Seriously, AMAZING. I've heard so many good reviews about the Earle. I went for the scallop and the duck. Both were beyond my expectation which was already super high. I've never had such dishes before. The sauce is SO GOOD, and the ingredients are very very fresh. I went out of the restaurant so full, but writing this review makes me hungry again. I also ordered calamari and roasted garlic for appetizers. Both are good, and the calamari are light but flavorful. For dessert, I ordered tiramisu, which is very good. It's not very sweet and brings a delightful end to this wonderful dinner. The cocktails are also great. Service is fine-dining level, if not better. Shout out to Dwyn who is so considerate and makes my dinner nothing but delightful. Would dine here again whenever I'm back to visit. read more

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I've worked downtown for many years, but had never dined at the Earle until last night. The atmosphere was as I expected with dim lighting and elegant music. We were originally sat at a table just off of the bar that was close to walkway to the door. Not sure if it was under a vent or we were getting a draft from the door, but we requested a table elsewhere. Though the back section was temporarily closed, they gladly and swiftly took care of us and sat us in a booth for 2 in the "closed" section. Our server was very friendly, knowledgeable, and prompt. The stuffed mushrooms were one of the best appetizers I've had, maybe ever. We ordered the duck and the skirt steak, and we were impressed with both. It was great to go to a restaurant these days that was firing on all cylinders! Keep up the good work, we will be back. read more

Loved the food and ambiance. We selected this place for the jazz that would be playing while we ate but they were on break so we didn't get to really enjoy the music. Also, the restaurant is fairly loud so for the small amount of time they did play, the band couldn't be hear appropriately. read more

The Earl in the past has always been a favorite. It had been a favorite due to their impeccable table service, laid back ambience, and beautifully prepared, delicious food. I had not been back for several years and was excited to return and " share" The Earl with friends as well as to celebrate a birthday. We were greeted and seated quickly. Our waiter greeted us and we told him that we were here for a celebration. He took our drink order soon after our arrival. From the beginning our waiter seemed distracted and very uninterested in giving us the exceptional service that I had always received at the Earl. Our drinks arrived slowly and in "shifts". We received a bread basket of cold bread before drinks arrived. We ordered appetizers which were lack luster in presentation and sadly the calamari was rubbery. We happily ordered and paid extra for salads and were looking forward to a genuine Caesar salad. I felt that the price paid for this tiny salad served on a tiny plate was over priced and lack luster. I was hoping for at least a glimpse of an anchovy but none were visibly present. The taste was not exceptional and not worth the price charged. The entrees finally arrived after a long wait. The chicken Caesar that was to be an entree was served on a small plate with cold chicken. A big disappointment. The other entrees were simply ok. Make sure that you are a big lover of butter. As it was over used in the Whitefish and pasta dish. Used plates stayed in the table far too long. We were never asked if we'd like more bread. Another round of drinks were served and the Spicy margarita was not the same as the first batch. Truthfully I'm not sure that our waiter reappeared to check in. Also I'm not sure he asked about dessert and never mentioned again about our celebration. I'll happily pay the big price that we paid Saturday if the service and meal are exceptional.. in conclusion I was disappointed and will not be returning. The service and food was not what it has been in the past. When looking for a "memorable" , delicious meal sadly The Earl will no longer be my choice. I felt let down. read more

The Earl is always great. Fresh, delicious and the service is wonderfully professional. We go there often.

I went to this spot for the first time last night. The food was outstanding, the server was superior. Everything on the menu looked great, it was hard to narrow down... This was a Awesome find, and we can't wait to go back. We were a party of 4 that ate drank and enjoyed! read more

Went there for the first time tonight. We were celebrating my wife's birthday and The Earle did not disappoint. The food was absolutely spectacular, the custom martinis and cocktails were perfect, and the service was supreme! We had two waitresses but my memory stinks...one's name was Erin. We had four different entrees and we each found our individual plates to be exactly what we wanted, including some custom ordering by me since I really wanted the Del Monico but can't stand mushrroms...Erin came up with a winning solution that was out of this world! The menu is broad enough for anyone's tastes and the prices are about what should be expected a "3 dollar sign" listed. What was even more impressive, and completely unexpected was that we received a very nice "Birthday" discount for the table. Would highly recommended The Earle Restaurant to anyone and everyone and I know we will be returning there again and again. read more

Simply amazing from start to finish. The food and drinks were spectacular. Our reservation was for a birthday dinner and they did not let us down on anything. Everyone loved their food and drinks. read more

As a first time diner, I assume this restaurant was once upscale. Currently, the restaurant itself appears to need a good refresh. The menu is $$$$ but food doesn't reflect the $$$$. Frozen calamari served plain, frozen veggies, pasta was over cooked, salmon was cooked properly though. Probably pass on The Earle next time. read more

Drove in on Sunday and headed Downtown for dinner. Just happened by the Earle a bit after opening and decided to try it. No problem getting seated, being Summertime. While they clearly feature an excellent wine menu, after all the restaurant is set up as a wine cellar, we wanted to focus on the food. For an appetizer the crab cakes were nicely done and complimented by a subtle roasted pepper sauce. The French onion soup was complex and rich in flavors and body well representing the "French Country" cooking the menu highlights. For entrees we had the Linguine with Garlic sausage, a longtime staple of the menu. Clearly a well practiced dish, the balance of the blended ingredients was perfect, accentuating the difference in taste and texture of this French dish vs what would be served Italian style drowned in Sauce. We ended with the Scallops cooked to perfection in a uniquely earthy sauce. Not your typical buttery or garlicky glaze but a substantial gravy that enhanced without overpowering the scallops. I was very pleased. My overall impression was that the standard dishes on the menu were very well done by practiced hands, reflecting a traditional yet homey approach towards refined French cuisine. I am sure the Market specials would live up to the same standards. There is no "modern" fusion or gimmicks here, just excellent traditional cuisine with a unique spin. read more

Came here for my mom's birthday! They do the birthday deal, that if you go on your birthday, they will give a birthday discount of 1/(number of people in the party). So, for example, you go with 4 people, they would give you 25% off. The restaurant is slightly hidden, it is in a basement. The space is very large but not that many people were there on a Sunday evening. We were excited to try an Italian/French place. We ordered the Escargot, Salmon, Scallops, and Duck. I was not enthused about the mix of sweet and savory in the Duck dish, but our waiter said that everyone likes to get the Duck here. I really liked the rice from one of the dishes. I would have to say the Scallops were my favorite, but they were covered in a salty sauce which was new to me. The food presentation was not as we expected. Thinking we were going to get huge plates with a small amount of food, we got the opposite. Not that it's a bad thing, but not what we were expecting. My mom called the presentation like a "lunch special". Do not think we would come back unless for the birthday deal. read more

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