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    The Left Bank Cafe

    3.9 (122 reviews)
    ModerateFrench, Wine Bars

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    Jim S.

    New management since Ann retired and new chef snd now has a full liquor license. The facility has had a major redo but if you weren't paying attention it feels the same. And that is good. We had excellent service. The special was just perfect for what we wanted and well prepared. That was all we had so I can't comment further on the food. Lorraine was a first class server. All that is good. It feels different. Not better or worse different. It's a bit more formal. A little distant. You might prefer that. You might not. It's just different. We came many times before snd we will return many time as long as it's this good.

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    Mai S.

    Cheerful helpful service, solid bistro offerings and a cozy setting. 5 stars for atmosphere and service, 4 for food :) We liked the beef bourguignon, lobster risotto, and bread basket with fondue dip. Lobster was well prepared and sweet but the risotto could have had a bit more complexity. All in all a nice evening out. Eating by the river was magical and the live music added to the atmosphere.

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    Patrick B.

    A Gem In The ADKS- Just 8 Miles from Lake Placid in Saranac Lake -Limited Menu Small Plates with Quality Food , Excellent Service ! Covered Outdoor Seating along the River . Live Music Tip - Make A Reservation

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    Kristina Z.

    If you just want to grab a quick bite, this place is not for you. But if you want to enjoy true French cuisine (unexpected surprise for us) and a charming atmosphere of a quaint French bistro, this place is for you. The service was slow, and we were warned by locals that's usually the case, but it didn't bother us, we were there to enjoy our time. The food was absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection.

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    Elena J.

    Delicious, expertly prepared food in an elegant yet relaxing setting. Highly recommend the beef bourguignon and scallop special with potato gnocchi. To top it off, cocktails, wine, and service were excellent.

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    Dana M.

    Bottom line of my lengthy review: Service worsens as they gain tables. If you want to wait 2 hours to eat cold food, this is your place! The service was exceptional when we first arrived at 5. We were seated on the patio, and enjoyed the ambience. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive. We received our drinks an appetizer promptly, then our salads. And then we waited. For 40 minutes. We sat and saw no one except the waitress for the other tables. No checking on drinks, no apology for the lengthy wait. Nothing. Finally, the waitress for the other tables came out with our duck and it was cold. The lentils were a little warm in the middle, but otherwise it was cold. We also had no silverware at this point, so after another 10 minutes we received that and advised the waitress the food was not warm. She tried to take the plate and say she would have the chef reheat it. Seriously? Magret de Canard is a perfectly cooked breast of duck where the fat is rendered into the meat, leaving a wonderful crunchy top. This was not that, and certainly would be no better if it were microwaved. The waitress insisted she grabbed it as soon as it came out, so I'm not sure where the duck disappeared to during the 40 minutes where no one acknowledged us, but it was hard to believe. The original waiter came out and offered to get us something else or, again, to reheat the duck, which we again refused. We tried the cold duck, and unsurprisingly, it was not great. It seems that it may have already been reheated in the time we waited. Another 20 minutes: no one has checked on us, and still no refills. Finally, our original waiter came over and offered us a glass each of complimentary wine, which we accepted (earning them a 3rd star on my review for at least attempting to make things right) We were also not charged for our appetizer, which was nice of them. But alas, the service fell short again. We were left sitting there for at least another 20 minutes, and when we received our checks, there was no pen. We were just laughing at the ridiculousness at this point. After waiting to see if we could get a pen, we finally used my car keys to sign the check and left, seeing no workers as we walked out through the restaurant. Not sure if they are severely understaffed, but it certainly feels that way. Our overall experience left us irritated and not willing to return to this establishment.

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    Fabulous French cuisine!!! If you want to sit outside, be sure to make a reservation.

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    Wilder Wines

    5.0(3 reviews)
    46.6 mi

    This place opened up recently on College St. My husband first spotted it driving by one day and…read moremade a note for us to go check it out. I'm very glad we did. We were warmly greeted, and they inquired if we were there for a table/bar seating, or the retail shop. We sat at the bar, and there were other customers at tables enjoying a glass and engrossed in conversation. They offer a small snack menu, along with a selection of wines, and they have a good knowledge and will provide counsel on the options. We ordered the ricotta toast and the lonzo, a ham similar to prosciutto. Both were delicious! The lonzo comes with a drizzle of quality olive oil on top, and a sprinkle of salt, and a dab of mustard. The ricotta toast (no pic sorry) was also tasty. The space leans to industrial loft, but is warm and invites conversations and relaxation. The shop also has a retail space, and a monthly wine club subscription is an option. It is separated from the restaurant, but not a quirk of their shop, but archaic Vermont liquor laws. We decide to subscribe and picked up our first selections to take home.

    Perfect in so many ways! Beautiful space, kind and knowledgable folks, amazing natural wines and…read morewell-designed small plates menu. We sat at the bar for glasses of wine with lots of treats: a bowl of yummy olives, fancy tinned fish, bresaola, mind-blowing new award-winning blue cheese from Jasper Hill (withersbrook) and a cherry, tomato, almond, burratini salad...all served with slices of excellent bread. Perfect accompaniments to each plate: lemon and garlic with the fish, cherry conserves with the cheese, etc... We'll be back again and again, with friends in tow.

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    Bar Renée

    Bar Renée

    4.8(5 reviews)
    46.6 mi

    A must visit wine bar in Burlington, Vermont! Came here randomly on our trip late one evening and…read morewe had such a lovely time. We did the tasting and all 3 wines that was suggested were absolutely delicious. The service was exceptional and the person who helped us with our tasting was kind, knowledgeable and made our entire experience fun! The wines he suggested were so good that I ended up buying a bottle from there. You can sit at the bar or they have plenty of seating to chill on your own! Would definitely recommend checking this spot out if you're in the area.

    Calling all Natural Wine Lovers! This must be the place!…read more As someone who is in the wine industry I always scope out wine bars when traveling and I am so happy to have encountered Bar Renee. This super quaint, but fun bar is the perfect place for a glass or two of natural wines. And, if you don't know much about natural wines the employees sure do. They can tell you about almost all the wines they serve and the best part...You can buy them right there as well. Yes, that's right! Due to their license you can sip and shop their selections. We enjoyed it so much that we ended up going twice. They had a tasting on Sunday where they opened up a few bottles and you get to try them all, for only $5 so it was a steal. I ended up bringing how a red wine from California. They also have small plates. We ended up sharing their olives and marcona almonds. This is also a great place for groups since they have plenty of tables towards the back of the bar. I can't wait to come back here. Cheers~

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    The Woodshed On Park

    The Woodshed On Park

    4.9(45 reviews)
    17.7 mi

    We just drove 10 hours from Detroit via Canada. They took us without a reservation. Let me just say…read morewow about the staff. So friendly and well spoken. They really rallied as a team. The food came out fast and it was incredible. They recommended dessert and drinks. They know their stuff. Left an extra big tip because it is rare to see such top notch service. I think we spoke with every member on the floor during the serving process. They anticipated every want and need. Our server is listed as Alissa S on our receipt. You are awesome Alissa. And such a warm, charming ambiance and decor. I felt like I was supposed to be there.

    Easily one of the best restaurants we've been to in a while, surpassing Hudson and Essex and coming…read moreclose to the Capital Grille! I really wish we would've found this place sooner as we would've visited more than once! The decor is fairly eclectic and reminiscent of New Orleans French Quarter. Superb cocktail menu! I decided on the Brooklyn, very delicious! My wife enjoyed a glass of wine. We had starters of their popcorn and marinated olives. Another well done taste treat. For our main courses I ordered their grilled pork chop but starting with their spring onion bisque. My wife decided on their hamburger without a bun. Our food was delivered, relatively quickly, just enough time in between our courses! The spring onion bisque was absolutely delicious! My pork chop was perfectly cooked and perfect. I've never had sautéed green onions before, but it was a great compliment to the pork chop as well as the Romasco sauce. My wife's burger looked tasty. She ordered it medium well and was delivered well done. We were too full to even considered dessert. However, that didn't stop me from having another one of those delicious Brooklyn cocktails! My wife thought their restroom was well decorated and very clean as well. Again, wish we would've discovered this place sooner, as we would've been back! Keep up the great work!

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