We went here on a Sunday for my wife's birthday dinner. It was gorgeous looking at over the rushing…read more water. I had the duck and she had the cod special. Everything was delicious. Our server was polite and responsive. It may be that it was not that crowded but it was crazy how quick our drinks came out after ordering. Highly recommended.

First visit. A Sunday night early reservation. We were seated immediately…read more I ordered the French onion soup (perfect size and quite tasty) and the black tailed shrimp with parmesan risotto with a sauce (also very tasty and also very rich). My partner had the Lobster Corn Soup which she enjoyed, but as the daughter of an Iowa farm boy would have enjoyed even more corn. Entree was Lobster Stuffed Salmon with mashed potatoes and asparagus. Again very tasty but with the sauce also very rich. Portion sizes for everything were quite appropriate- not too much and we skipped dessert because we were full. I has a glass of a very nice Sancerre with my meal. Service was attentive and personable. I am guessing that we had the fall menu and that the summer menu is likely a bit lighter but I do not know that for a fact. I would definitely return and would classify this in the infrequent "special occasion" category. Only one small grumble --. The rolls and butter served before appetizers were phenomenally ordinary. I would have thought brioche or French bread with cultured butter for a French Restaurant at this level.

To start our server, Lana was amazing. she made us feel very comfortable…read more The food was exceptional and ended with delicious desserts. Would highly recommend the starter lamb pops and the braised beef. Everything came out on time and hot. Everything was seasoned properly. We ate outside but next time will try inside because it looked so nice. As an FYI, the menu really isn't kid friendly unless they have refined tastes. Haha.

Despite it being almost an hour away, I chose Chateau on the Lake to celebrate my husband's and my…read moreanniversary (which OpenTable did communicate, thank you). I had every expectation that it would the perfect setting for a quiet dinner with a lovely view, exceptional cuisine and attentive service. Unfortunately, for a restaurant of this caliber, they did not meet the mark. Let's start with the good stuff. They have a parking lot which is really appreciated in Bolton Landing, NY. We were warmly greeted at the door and wished Happy Anniversary. We were seated on the porch (our choice of tables because there was only one set of two diners in the restaurant at 6 p.m. on a Sunday night). Off to a good start. I commented about the pretty dress the hostess (at least we assumed she was) who seated us was wearing. A sweet Jamaican gal who goes by "Skinny Girl" offered water and chatted with us (we recognized her Caribbean accent and asked her which Jamaican parish she was from). She was more attentive to us during the evening than our waiter, Owen (he was clearly overwhelmed handling tables on the porch as well as on the patio outside). To his credit, Owen was honest about the crab legs and we were grateful. Service was slow, from drinks to getting the bill. What really rattled our chains is that the hostess in the pretty dress visited diners at every table on the porch - sometimes more than once - except us. We felt ignored. Our drinks were very good. The specialty of the house (a cucumber concoction) was actually the signature drink at our wedding. My husband enjoyed it. My Blood Orange Martini was delicious, albeit $18 which I thought was more like NYC prices. Appetizers were good. I ordered the Escargot which was served on puff pastry with a light cream sauce. Delicious. My husband's Grilled Clams did not look to be grilled at all, and swimming in what appeared to be the same cream sauce as my Escargot which, because he is lactose intolerant, was a concern. My husband's Chef's Choice steak was strip steak, cooked rare as requested, and served over truffle mashed potatoes with asparagus spears on the side. While pricey st $65, he was pleased. I ordered the venison, rare ($41). What was served to me were 2-1/2 small medallions of which two were rare and one was seriously well done (could not eat it). Spinach was on the side. I would have loved some of the yummy truffle mashed potatoes that accompanied my husband's steak. Again, with no one paying attention to us, by the time our waiter came to check on our food, my husband was already finished with his meal. So Owen's offer to return my overcooked venison to the kitchen was not an option. I packed my dinner to go. We asked for an order of churros to share and two coffees (the espresso machine apparently wasn't working). The coffee was old and barely lukewarm. We asked for replacements. One would think that the kitchen staff would try to make up for their two errors and at least provide us with fresh replacements. Nope. They probably microwaved the first two cups. I did not drink mine. This restaurant claims to be rated among the top 100 in the country. We certainly expected better service and care worthy of their New York City prices. I've worked in the hospitality industry for over 40 years and would never disrespect customers like that, especially when they chose my restaurant for a special occasion. So yes, I was disappointed. Would we give Chateau on the Lake another chance? We have so many wonderful choices in Saratoga and Albany (which would have been the same distance). Maybe.

Amazing place. Wonderful food, classic French with lots of interesting variations. My mother in…read morelaw had cassoulet, my wife had a sole in cream sauce, but I had tagliatelle with smoked salmon. Plus incredible brussel sprouts appetizer, perfectly cooked. In addition, just a very friendly place, when we were leaving we had some wine left, and the owner sealed it up in plastic so we couldn't have trouble on the road!

Delicious food, excellent service & great atmosphere. Chef Dominique really makes you feel at…read morehome. Charming restaurant by the river. Highly recommended.

Overall, a very nice experience. The ambience is sweet. Our server was great, very friendly and…read moreattentive. We had the grilled octopus as an appetizer- it was delicious, very well-cooked and tender. I ordered the chicken dish- Poulet À La Gaston Gérard- holy moly, the sauce on this is so delicious I had to keep reminding myself not the lick the plate. We had the vacherin for dessert- soooo delicious. Highly recommend checking this place out!

Overall this was still a positive experience. Now I adore French food! It is probably the best in…read morethe world if you take both sweet and savory flavors into account. It is one of my favorite cuisines to cook and eat, so I was very excited to try this place. However, the service actually outshined the food here. Our server was kind, attentive, friendly and went out of her way to make sure we enjoyed our meal. The restaurant wasn't busy that night, we were only one of two tables seated. The escargot was absolutely hands down by far the best thing we ate. I could smell it before it even came to our table! The mushroom sauce was rich, flavorful, herbaceous and so so fragrant. The snails were perfectly cooked and tender! My only critique of this dish was that I wish it was served in puff pastry rather than fillo dough. If you are feeling brave this dish is a must order! The house salad was okay. It was under seasoned. It had some pear slices and tomatoes. It was well dressed with a dijon vinaigrette. The sad part was the mesclun mix, it was old and slimy. I had to eat around the slimy bits which was gross. Now with vivid memories of the last time I had duck confit dancing through my mind, for my entree I ordered the duck confit. I took a bite of this with expectations high and was immediately perplexed. Confit is supposed to be moist, tender, decadently rich and flavorful because the duck is slow cooked in its own fat, which this wasn't. Could not have been. If I was told that this duck was roasted instead, I wouldn't have argued that it was confit at all. But then I tried to fork one of my vegetables. All the root vegetables were still hard and also unseasoned. I don't even understand this. The haricot vert were well cooked but unseasoned. The beef bourguignon fell flat. The sauce was too thin and the root vegetables were also hard on top of this dish. I loved the mashed potatoes because they reminded me of my Nonna. Hers were made with salt water and butter but not with cream so draw your own conclusions lol. The creme brûlée had me truly confused. It had a very unique texture. It wasn't rich and creamy, which comes from the use of heavy cream. It was much lighter, like if it were possible to make creme brûlée with whole milk or maybe half and half. No real discernible vanilla flavor either, definitely no real vanilla bean in here, which is my personal method. I ordered the pear tart and was sorry I did honestly. The tart base, which is typically made with butter in the dough was definitely made with a vegetable fat like crisco instead. And to add insult to injury, I could taste that it was going/had gone bad/tasted overcooked, so basically an unpleasant sour/bitter flavor. The frangipane punched you right in the face with almond extract, it was so overwhelming it ruined the balance of the dessert. But at least it helped mask that tart crust flavor. The caramel sauce was thin and basically flavorless. The pears were still hard. The tart was cold and served with cold ice cream from a carton. I would have thought that a restaurant of this caliber would make their own. In short, don't order the pear tart! Well I think that's all my comments, do with them what you will.

My wife and I went here for the first time tonight. I will not be the last. What a wonderful…read moreatmosphere and excellent service. She got the sea bass with bouillabaisse and I got the cannelloni. We were not disappointed. Great flavors. Perfect spicing for both dishes. You could taste the ingredients. Well done chef. We will be back soon.

Wonderful small restaurant in Shelburne Falls. Friendly service and amazing food! Definitely worth…read morea visit if you're in the area.

Not at all impressed. The duck breast should've had flavor, and less gristle. Overall the food was…read moresimply bland, but if that is your thing it's ok. The service was grouchy. We asked only to sit not in the direct sun and they put us in the direct sun, then were salty when we asked to move. They remained gruff and unpleasant. We tipped decent anyway, but will not return.

Very simple, country style restaurant. The chef gave us a wonderful cooking demonstration of one of…read morethe dishes on our menu. Chicken Nicoise. It was so nice watching him prepare everything from start to finish. We also got a copy of the recipe. The chicken was perfectly tender and moist and the sauce was very flavorful with butter, garlic, lemon, onions and tomatoes, olives and spinach. It was served on beautifully prepared mashed potatoes. I really would have preferred it over pasta, so when I make it at home I will serve it with angel hair or linguine. The salad was fresh and tossed with just enough of a lemony vinaigrette. The desserts were rich and sweet and they have their own bakery just a few blocks away.

I made a reservation for Chez Pierre, a well loved restaurant in the area. This family operated…read morerestaurant has a reputation for being a fine dining establishment and I was looking forward to dinner. When I first arrived, I was greeted warmly and seated. The place has that old world charm that makes you feel comfortable from the moment you walk in. We started off with their French onion soup and cream of mushroom soup and Les Escargot au Beurre and it was perfection. Next their house salad, followed by Steak tips Dianne, Veal Vosgienne (veal sautéed in a mushroom cream sauce), Steak Dianne (table side flambé in Madeira sauce and shallots), Gnocchi Chez Pierre with sautéed shrimp and Sole Margueray (poached in wine with cream mussels and shrimp). Everything was delicious. Service was attentive but you must allow time when dining here. The restaurant does get quite busy but it is well worth the visit. My only small disappointment was their bread basket. There were small packets of saltines alongside bread and butter. It seemed a little out of place at such a nice restaurant. It was an overall good dining experience and I would definitely return!

Thursday night dinner at a pace that's been around for 61 years now. Such a class act with…read moreauthentic French Cuisine. Food is always great here especially when two can eat well for less than $75.

Scrumptious and beautifully crafted food. Very nice staff and owners are a huge part of it. They…read moreaccommodate to your allergies with a smile.

It was a bit out of the way for us but well worth the drive. The food was top notch. Donna was…read moresupper nice and helpful as our server. There were a lot of specials that it made it difficult to choose what to get. I got a burger that was perfect! My DH got a salad I can't remember which one. The desserts were SO good! We shared the ooey gooey maple pie and strawberry cheesecake.

This was the most amazing breakfast I could've asked for. The lemon curd crepe was a euphoric…read moreexperience. The ambience was cute, very Frenchy! Little bit of a wait, but it was very worth it!!!

The food, sweet or savory crepes are delicious!!!…read more Family owned business and been here the 1st year open, and friend is with us and went back & noticed they moved up the road. Nice bright and clean! Great friendly service & crepes are delicious!!!

For anyone who would like to experience their Disney fantasy, and dine with Remi from…read moreRatatouille...please stop by Chez Henri. You will be met with a warm welcome, overwhelming smiles and your drinks, just... Ahhh ...hit the spot. ( if you got this far and couldn't sense my sarcasm... well that's on you lol) We waited an hour and forty five minutes ( we had made reservations well in advance).... And only received our "pre appetizer". Please don't waste your time, especially if you are hungry. I think they would have been better off if Remi the rat ( well for accuracy, a mouse in their case) cooked the food. Credibility would have been at least sub par. P.s the staff called the mouse "Harry" in case you wanna stop by and say hello while you wait an hour plus for food Cheers

This is our absolute favorite place to eat when we are in the mad River Valley. It's a wonderful…read moreplace to bring well behaved children who have a curious palate as you can expose them to wonderful dishes, such as escargot, bouillabaisse , frog legs, and other French classics and they aren't bombarded by an American children's menu full of chicken fingers and plain pasta. The food is delicious and very French and so is the decor and ambience. He won't get anything like this in America. It makes you feel like you're in Paris or Montreal. Our favorite dish is the Buz. I only wish they had online reservations, but other than that, it's my favorite restaurant.