The Left Bank

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.

Always a great meal and really good service from the same staff over years. We had a table of six…read moreand everyone had a different main course all cooked to our desired temperature. The additional benefit of that lovely view from the window is always appreciated. We had two guests from Peru who said it was the best meal since arriving in the USA a few weeks ago. In terms of local restaurants Mistral's is consistently one of the top establishments in the area

Salmon cannelloni

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Chocolate cake

Chateau on the Lake

3.9(266 reviews)

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Ate dinner at The Chateau On The Lake. We had the pleasure of having Ava as our server. Ava just…read morehappens to be the daughter of the owners and exemplified exceptional service with a great smile and personality. We started with a Blood Orange Martini and a vodka drinks. We ordered the Arugula Roasted Beet salad. The arugula was super fresh and good, however, it overpowered the beets which were thin and underrepresented. We also enjoyed a shrimp cocktail which was very good. For mains we had the roasted duck breast and the braised short ribs. The duck breast was a bit more well done than we normally have preferred, but was delicious, tender and moist. The short ribs were melt-in-your mouth perfect. We both accompanied the mains with a glass of red wine (one of the Hout-Plaisance and one of the Pessac Leognan). For desert we tried the carrot cake and the peanut butter pie. The carrot cake was good but the peanut butter pie was heavenly. In all a very well prepared dinner. However, we expected more creativity from the chef compared to other meals we have enjoyed in the region. Pricing was on the high side.

While walking along Lake Shore Drive on a hot and humid Saturday afternoon, my better half wanted…read moreto browse in this one store that we have browsed in many times before. I said you browse; I'll stand out here in the shade. Then I spied the sign for Chateau on the Lake, which said they were open for Happy Hour between 2:00pm and 5:00pm. So, I sauntered down Allens Alley towards the Chateau. Place was empty, except for the bartender. I announced I was here for Happy Hour, but was informed it's not really a Happy Hour, it's just that bar is open for business. Okay, I'll have a Heineken ($8). Then I went out back, sat in the shade, enjoyed my beer, looked at beautiful Lake George, and waited for the wife to call and say she was done browsing.

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Bistro 42

4.9(22 reviews)

38.8 mi

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.

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Le Quai Bistro

4.7(33 reviews)

56.4 mi

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.

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!

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Gypsy Apple Bistro

4.7(69 reviews)

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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.

Gypsy Apple is open for lunch 11-3 Tuesday - Saturday! Such a special place, everyone should come and support! Xoxo

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Cafe Provence

3.9(175 reviews)

38.2 mi

Our party of ten was seated and given great service despite the restaurant being short a couple of…read moreservers the night we went. Food was great; members in our group especially loved the appetizers and the fish entrees. Two of us loved the veggie lasagna. The children on our group had great choices from the "kids' menu"; they had a great choice of items, including dessert. The cafe provided great outdoor seating (as well as indoor) and we were fortunate to have chosen a lovely warm evening. We all highly recommend this upscale restaurant in a beloved, small Vermont town!!

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.

Event room and our dining area

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Chez Pierre Restaurant

4.0(62 reviews)

47.5 mi

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!

Our first visit here and we did mention that..service was ok at best..not very warm at all..we…read moredevoured all the saltiness in the bread basket after consuming 3 very tiny pieces of bread.. The side salad was very poor..just some greens on a plate.. The augratin potatoes were some pieces of boiled potatoes with a little melted cheese thrown on them.. The veal pieces were okay at best but the sauce was a greasy butter mix.. not good.. We looked forward to our first visit to this restaurant and we were very disappointed..

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The Rustic Rooster

4.5(99 reviews)

14.3 mi

This is a great local eatery. Cozy. Good service. Decent bar food. A nice place to chill.read more

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.

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So many specials every day!

Dijon Crêperie

4.8(37 reviews)

75.5 mi

august 6th, 2026 we sat and ate…read morea peach melba crepe with ice cream chorizo and goat cheese crepe with onions. delicious! Friday August 7th, 2026 Healthy Choice Crepe. Berries, Granola and Yogurt Sucre Sucra Butter, and Honey

Restaurant itself is a vibe, nice relaxing music and decorations. The service is amazing we came in…read morethe summer and its family run they are all very nice. The food was incredible we got the breakfast croissant, the countryside crepe and the pbj. Best crepes I've ever had, we picked the plate clean. 10/10 would highly recommend.

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Chez Henri Restaurant & Bistrot

3.5(39 reviews)

59.0 mi

Great food and look and feel of a French Bistro. Many great meals there when we lived in Mad River…read moreValley.

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

Bernard.

Magnifique.

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Ski legends supped, drank and partied here.

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Denise K.

3 years ago

Every detail was executed to perfection. The restaurant is beautiful. The staff welcoming, friendly and informative. The food...THE FOOD! A very well thought out menu. Expertly prepared dishes, cooked to perfection, seasoned perfectly, with flavor combinations that will delight your tastebuds. Specifics...Saucisson Foie accompanied by whole grain mustard, cornichons and fennel fronds...close your eyes as you take each bite and savor the delicious flavors. Steak Frites...steak that melts in your mouth with sauce bourguignon that is rich yet delicate. Potatoes crisp and perfectly salted. Beets, chevre, pistachios...with a delicious and perfectly balanced red wine gastrique...amazing. Chicken...celery root, potatoes gratin...light, delicious, and memorable. Profiteroles with house made coffee ice cream and sauce au chocolat and creme brulee to end the meal with a sweet, creamy smile on our faces. I am very much looking forward to our next dinner at this fabulous restaurant. A very welcome addition to southern Vermont. read more

Greg G.

138

3 years ago

Wow. What an incredible meal I had at The Left Bank. We started with such wam service and were greeted with a staff that was eager to make an incredible culinary journey. From the wine and oysters to the sides and chicken, we had such an incredible meal. Matt was a superstar knowledgeable about the wine and always making us feel taken care of. The food was the best meal I had in Vermont and will be back, that's a guarantee! read more

Rick L.

6 months ago

Whenever Kathy & I are in the area, this treasure is a must.Halibut is perfectly prepared & beet salad a great addition. Service is always attentive. Outdoor patio area is just right for an after dinner beverage.We'll be visiting again in June when the bakery should finally be open. Don't forget about the desserts! read more

Laura M.

6 months ago

Went here for a special birthday dinner and LOVED everything. The food and cocktails were amazing. The sommelier was incredibly helpful. Top notch experience. read more

Benjamin L.

9 months ago

This is the place that I went to with my family and it is easily the best meal I've ever had in my 16 years of living in Vermont.

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