What is there not to like? Get lost in a French style Brassiere for a couple of hours dining and…read moredrinking and relaxing w delicious well prepared and thoughtful dishes. Any dining establishment can be charming with the right outward appearance. The food and staff add a soul to Ma Maison. And it is wonderful to be in this brassiere's dining room. The simple salad contained the best tomatoes, greens crisp at the right temperature delicious house dressing and do get the goat cheese. Scallops were fantastic, browned perfectly, mussels were delicious. Also ordered escargot. Bread was the freshest and made on premises. Fries are real French fries, delicious. We ate a lunch here but more like our main meal of the day.

Chose this spot due to good reviews and short distance from our hotel…read more Ordered the: 1.Lobster Bisque. 4.5/5 This was very good. Good chucks of lobster. Bisque was creamy and flavorful. Probably highlight of the meal 2. French Onion Soup. 1/5. Not good at all. Very watered down. The broth was basically lightly seasoned water. Cheese topping lacked flavor. This was very disappointing for a French restaurant. 3. Mussels. 4/5. These were fresh and came with standard sauces. 4. Coq Au vin with pasta. 3/5 Came out hot but seasoning felt off and didn't quite it the mark. Service was good and it's in a cute spot. But Overall, disappointment with our food and wouldn't repeat.

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

Food: salty, overcooked Service: not up to the standard…read moreexpected at this kind of restaurant at this price point The food came out with one dish, a very overcooked and tough chicken. The mushrooms on toast was so salty it was inedible as if it had been salted twice. Upon letting the waiter know the chicken was tough, instead of acknowledging and apologizing, he looked quizzically at us. He ultimately offered to make a new chicken but upon dropping off the new chicken, he did so without asking if the chicken was better the 2nd time around, until it was almost 3/4 eaten. However the water service was frequently refilled but that was the only highlight of the service. It was not busy so I don't think that could account for the missteps in service or food. Upon leaving, we shared the feedback with the front desk team and were offered the business card of the manager for the "next time we came by". Another manager asked for more details and apologized but didn't offer to address the issue any further.

Having eaten in Paris, I can attest to the authenticity of Rochambeau, especially the escargot…read more I've been here a number of times, mostly in the early 2020s where we sat outside during warm weather, and always had great times. It was a treat to finally come back for a family member's birthday dinner. We sat inside which I don't remember having been in, and it's a nice calming space and not too busy. The menu is a bit different from before, but just as impressive. All of us went for this excellent fixed dinner option of NY strip steak in a delicious sauce, baguettes, a great salad, and bottomless frites! You could also substitute the steak for mussels. We also got a side order of spinach and started with lemon garlic herb escargot, which I remember from before and tasted just as wonderful and rich as it always had. Everything was delicious, and the service was great too. They even brought us a slice of butter cake with ice cream which I loved. While it isn't the easiest to find or get to, Rochambeau is a superb restaurant in Back Bay that comes highly recommended.

Lovely brunch at Rochambeau with live music, cute mimosas and yummy food…read more The French onion soup is an absolute must! That cheese and the flavor of the soup is to die for. Just wonderful. Paired with some burrata and oysters and you're all set!

Went for restaurant week to meet friends we haven't seen in years…read more 3 of us got the branzino, 2 with the croquettes and 1 with the burrata salad, the 4th got mussels for lunch. Food was very good, branzino was with lemon spinach which was really yummy. Wait staff was wonderful, place was mainly empty but it was a Tuesday. Really nice atmosphere there, great for a business meal or for a romantic date. I'd definitely go back, it is pricey.

It's my first time dining here at Aquitaine, and I was served by Alexis. Her demeanor at first…read moredidn't seem too friendly and when I asked for cocktail napkins, she stated they were all out and waiting for the next stock... which is strange, given they have a full service bar. After I started my review, she improved in service and checked in frequently. At the end of my lunch, Alexis came by to let me know she's a comedian and gave me the details on her free show. The service became the best part of my lunch, aside from the ambience. The soup came out rather quickly. Not the best French Onion Soup, but not the worst. Flavor was underwhelming and there was too much cheese and croutons for my liking. It wasn't much of a soup, since there was more filling than liquid. The Steak Frites (upgraded to truffle fries) was a disappointment. For $30, you get about 6 bite size pieces of steak, some greens and a handful of fries. The steak was hard to chew and bland, just wasn't great overall. The fries were on the soggier side and lacked the truffle flavor as well. In conclusion, the food was lacking and not good. The ambience, on the other hand was nothing short of incredible. When you first walk in, you are welcomed with the beautiful bar. There's a good amount of natural lighting in the front and back of the restaurant, so it's not too dark like most other French restaurants. Wall designs and the maroon seating are fitting and I think the overall design is gorgeous. It's unfortunate the quality of the food isn't up to standard, because I loved the environment of the restaurant.

The main reason for the 4-star rating was purely the ambiance. The outdoor seating and overall…read moreatmosphere were phenomenal, I would go back just for that. Moving on to the food: at traditional restaurants, dishes are often brought out at different times, and being a high-end spot, this place followed suit. However, the waiter should've picked up on some context clues--it was 8:45, we had been seated since 8:00, and we still only had the salad. I ordered the steak frites (not sure of its exact name on the menu), and it was great, I'd definitely recommend it. That said, the medium rare came out looking a bit overcooked, though every kitchen does it differently. The frites are typically thin and crispy, but these were thick and a little soggy. The other dishes at the table were solid, nothing to complain about. One thing that did stand out, though, was the bathroom, it clearly needed attention. It looked like it hadn't been cleaned, which is not something I'd expect from a restaurant of this caliber.

Went for my second time yesterday and had an amazing experience. The food was delicious and the…read moreservice was absolutely amazing; worth every penny. Would absolutely recommend, can't wait to go back!

Really spectacular dinner! We got the rack of lamb split for two people and it was the perfect…read moreamount of food. The swordfish special was truly one of the best I've ever had (and I've had a lot) and every single thing was excellent including the side salad. The potatoes were perfectly horseradish-y. The tuna tartare like our sever mentioned was outstanding. And how could I not mention the escargot! Easily the best escargot in the city, I've had it multiple times. Will be back, I can't wait. Ambience and service are both flawless.

I chose Mistral for my farewell dinner with a few friends before moving out of the area, and I'm…read moreglad I did! I hadn't been here in ages, and the staff made us feel very welcomed. Nastassia was a gracious host and Alejandro was friendly and informative. We were pleased to see they had several non-alcoholic but flavorful options, which is nice to see increasingly at fine dining establishments. Because I am functionally incapable of not ordering French Onion Soup when it's an option--and I like to start meals off with a healthy salad--I ordered both the soup and the Lamb's Lettuce salad, both of which were wonderful. The French Onion Soup featured a bit more puff pastry than I typically see and it was a little less cheesy than I might have preferred, but it was really well balanced. The pecan melba was a great touch on the salad as well. I had the half duck with cranberry gastrique as my entree, and it was cooked perfectly. Overall, we had a lovely time, and it was nice to end my four years in Boston at Mistral, which I discovered years ago while on business travel from DC. The team continues to be excellent, and Mistral continues to be a star of the Boston dining scene.

I had high hopes, but unfortunately the service completely ruined the experience before it even…read morebegan. I was seated and waited 10 minutes without anyone acknowledging me--no greeting, no water, and no one taking a drink order, despite multiple servers walking right past my table. I eventually tried to wave someone down, and the server responded by putting her hand up in a "stop" gesture, as if to tell me to wait. It came across as surprisingly rude. After about 15 minutes, I got up and asked if I had a server because I'd been waiting so long. The two staff members I spoke to barely looked up and casually told me they'd get to me when they could. At that point, I decided to leave. Beyond the lack of service, the staff seemed disengaged and sloppy, and the overall atmosphere just had bad vibes. I understand restaurants get busy, but a simple acknowledgment or a quick "We'll be right with you" goes a long way. Instead, I left feeling like my presence was an inconvenience.

Came in after social media was blasting the bottomless steak frites!…read more Fries are standard fries crispy and i can always eat fries! Steak, not sure what cut maybe sirloin. It was cooked well, you each get a full plate of steak first with a pepper sauce. When you want more the server comes back periodically with a plate of sliced beef to drop on your plate. The steak itself for us wasn't seasoned at all, the sauce helped immensely. We also requested salt and pepper shakers. At $39 per person you can't go wrong, just ask for more sauce and condiments. Service was cool, staff is friendly and sparks conversations with the patrons around, so you'll just need to get their attention when you need something. The bread was good. Escargot was mainly earthy, i would have probably liked a bit more garlic buttery flavor to come thru but I'm no expert.

The beer is cold, the food is great, and the staff is outstanding…read more I left my debit card behind one night, and the team at The Publick House mailed it back to me. In a world where customer service is disappearing, that says everything you need to know about Publick House. I've been coming here for years, and the people have always been friendly and welcoming. It's my favorite spot in Brookline to grab a drink, catch up with friends, and, for whatever reason, I seem to have a pretty good track record of sealing the deal here. Five stars. Easy.

Burgers fries, beer and moule frites only. Lord help you if you order anything else like I did for…read moresome unknown reason (I should know better). Place has really gone downhill over the years and I keep coming back hoping but sadly it just isn't coming back. :( Cool neighborhood bar still, go for beers but not the Publick House it used to be.

***4 1/2 stars***…read more Frenchie's was great and SO close to being perfect. I came here for dinner this past Saturday night with my top-tier chum who literally went to the school of hospitality, a huge fan of French cuisine in her own right. This seemed like a logical choice based on its convenient location to our South End Airbnb, and what looked like a pleasant vibe from their website, both of which were true. When we got in around 8pm, it WAS a little loud and too reminiscent of NYC but we either got used to it throughout the meal or the crowd thinned out (I suspect it was a little from Column A and a little from Column B). It does feel though like a lot of the European restaurant/cafes in the West Village, which definitely isn't a bad thing. As responsible adults, we made reservations and were immediately seated and attended to. We got some pretty delicious items at our table. We split the Scallops and Escargot apps to start, along with a charcuterie board. All excellent, particularly the Scallops which were almost literally melt in your mouth tender and were drenched in lobster bisque. Just heavenly and probably the best scallops I've ever had. Escargot to me is pretty dependent on how it's prepared. This was delicious and had garlic a-plenty. My dining companion also insisted on truffle fries after having a mediocre fry experience the night before at a different establishment, and while they weren't historically amazing like the scallops, it's hard to go wrong with that particular side. For our entrees, I went with the filet mignon and my chum had the branzino. She brought up the branzino numerous times after this meal, all VERY complimentary. I had a piece and thought it was really good. My filet mignon was cooked perfectly at medium rare and came with some nicely seasoned fingerling potatoes. I was pretty stuffed and - full disclosure, I know - accidentally had two hamburgers earlier in the day at Burger King that I sort of regretted in hindsight, so I ended up also having a nice hunk of meat for breakfast the next morning. The only real, legit miss for us food-wise was dessert. We got the olive oil cake on the specials menu, which was excellent with a very light cream accompaniment but the macarons were honestly pretty mediocre. They were small and way too crunchy, and I don't know that the presentation value of dousing them in powdered sugar is the way to go - I think a layer of sugar actually takes away from some of the nuance of the macaron flavors. It's not an easy pastry to make but I'd expect a higher-end French restaurant to be able to do it, and they came up short. The only other issue, which was definitely more of a problem for my chum than me, was that they didn't have a still water option - just sparkling or tap. Easy fix (Evian feels like the natural fit there) but she was disappointed about that. The service was predictably excellent though. Our waiter stopped by regularly and also demonstrated a strong knowledge base concerning the menu. He was clearly French (makes sense) and was communicative/responsive, which I feel is a slightly higher hurdle when there's a mild language barrier, but it wasn't an issue at all. Really great meal. Get the macaron experience at a bakery and stick with the rest of the menu. We're likely coming back on a future visit.

The charcuterie board was a great appetizer, with a good selection of pairings for the meats. I…read moreordered the duck confit hash. It was a bit heavy for me as a brunch because of the amount of protein and carbs, but it was delicious. The duck was perfectly cooked and tender. The poached eggs and hollandaise were great when mixed with the potatoes and spinach.