Finally made it to Vivante, and our experience was great. First off, the restaurant is very beautiful and upscale inside. You are surrounded by gorgeous architecture and it's very bright and clean. We tried a couple of dishes - beet salad, pork belly with German potato salad, salmon, and ravioli - everything was cooked very well and tasted great. There's also a pretty large selection of wine - mostly from Italy, which is a plus. Overall, we enjoyed the service and had a nice time. One small suggestion - have a place to hang long coats :) Thanks! read more

A friend of mine had never been to Hotel Carmichael in Carmel so it was the perfect destination for a fancy cocktail. She ordered the "Marshmallow World" made with Knob Creek Smoked Maple Bourbon, Marshmallow Syrup, Regan's Orange Bitters and Cocoa Bitters. It's always fun to watch bartender use the butane torch for a craft cocktail. It's a beautiful bar downstairs below the hotel lobby and next to Feinstein's where they have live music. read more

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We were staying at the Carmichael for a staycation and started our evening with drinks at Vivante. The restaurant has live music when you walk across from the bar. They have a great happy hour list for cocktails. The drinks were spot on. The bartender was slammed but also attentive. Not sure how he did it but it was impressive. read more

Vivante Restaurant & Bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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Always love it here. Hoped for live music on the patio but no mas today. Other than that, we enjoy the brunch at Vivante. Today I tried the wild mushroom toast and the bourbon Bloody Mary paired very well! Amy had the western omelette and Andrea had the standard egg and toast breakfast. Don't forget to kick off your meal with a Shara Le plate of the scones of the day. Today's variety was coconut lime served with raw honey comb and raspberry preserves. They never cease to amaze. Bon appetite! read more

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Food, service and ambience were all great. Live music was excellent. Our server was on top of everything from the start. We will definitely return. read more

I was scrolling through my collection of local places that I have saved on Yelp that I'd like to visit and came across Vivante. That's when it dawned on me that my husband, then-fiance, and I have already been here and we did not have a good experience. The food was just okay, but the service was lacking. The restaurant was nearly empty, so we expected to receive lots of attention. Instead, staff members stood chatting amongst themselves and the bartender was lazer- focused on the ladies seated at the bar, which resulted in us having to wait an exorbitant amout of time for simple mimosas. We'd been seated very near to the kitchen door and could hear all of the chatter and commotion going on in there as well. We were on a day-date and my husband had chosen this restaurant based on the esthetics. They really missed the mark on service, which was both surprising and disappointing. read more

Vivante Restaurant & Bar - A side of fruit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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Sooo I enjoyed the meal I chose but I tasted my friends meal and didn't like those (even thought I easily would've chosen their meal). I liked the lobster tail. It was super seasoned and worked well with the cornbread and the carrots. The cornbread is not "traditional" cornbread. My favorite thing was the artichoke dip. I love a nice warm cheesy dip with a good crusty edge and it was just that! The lemon drop martini was well made. I also tried the crab cakes and those were really mushy. I ended up eating my friend's crab cakes mixed in with my artichoke dip which totally worked lol. Our waitress was awesome. We had a large party and she handled all our questions and requests so well. I don't mind a pricier dinner but it was a little pricey for the taste of the food imo. Very gorgeous restaurant though! read more

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I love going to Vivante. It has become one of my families absolute favorite places for brunch. The traditional Eggs Benedict is outstanding. It is rich, perfectly balanced, and consistently delicious every single time. Vivante has also become part of our family birthday tradition. We love celebrating there because we can enjoy a great brunch and order a birthday cake at the same time. It makes every celebration feel personal and memorable. Highly recommend Vivante for anyone looking for great food, warm service, and a place that makes special moments even better read more

Vivante Restaurant & Bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Had lunch here with a girlfriend and it was delicious. We both got the Power Bowl with no onion and I did get the egg scrambled. The Mrs Claus cocktail was so good and is only available in this restaurant in the hotel. (Seasonal). The food was fresh and had a nice presentation. It's a quiet and relaxing space with an area to sit at the bar. The hostess was very sweet and our waitress was pulling double duty with servicing and make our drinks. read more

Vivante Restaurant & Bar - Power Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Have you ever tried to give a restaurant a second chance but regretted it? We have. We walked into a very cold restaurant and after expressing concern about the temp they seated us next to a door with a draft. We almost walked out but decided to keep our coats and try the food. NY strip was alright, our son reported that the filet was good but the chicken pot pie was so small once you peal the crust back you could fit the filling in about a 1/2 measuring cup and it contained no chicken. read more

Vivante Restaurant & Bar - Chicken pot pie with the crust off - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Vivante offers a refined, modern dining experience with a calm, upscale feel that sets it apart in the Carmel area. The interior is elegant yet comfortable, with a clean design and a warm ambiance that makes it ideal for a special meal or a quiet night out. The staff elevate the experience even further--professional, thoughtful, and well-versed in the menu. The menu leans into European-inspired dishes with fresh, high-quality ingredients and beautiful presentation. Whether it's their seafood, pasta, or seasonal specialties, everything feels carefully crafted and balanced. Their craft cocktails and wine list complement the food perfectly, making the whole meal feel cohesive. Vivante is the kind of place where you can slow down, enjoy each course, and leave feeling truly taken care of. read more

Vivante Restaurant & Bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

The service was good, the food was meh. Our glasses were dirty and she has to take them back twice. He had a burger and fries, the fries were very good. I had Salmon and risotto. The salmon was cooked well but the risotto left a lot to be desired. read more

We came here for dinner before a concert at the Palladium. The outdoor patio was lovely. Everything else was really just okay. Nothing was terrible, but for the price, it was a bit disappointing. Our server raved about the Caesar salad and said it was so popular that they only had 4 left. I like to trust server recommendations, so we went for the Caesar salad. It was a totally average Caesar salad. Then I thought about the fact that we were there at 5:15 on a Thursday. They literally just opened. Why did they only have 4 Caesar salads available for the rest of the night? My husband said, "Oh, do your food deliveries come on Fridays?" And the server said yes. So we felt sort of conned into ordering the last of their oldest salad. For entrees, I ordered the scallops and my husband ordered the duck. Both came with risotto, and both risottos were in desperate need of salt. My husband's duck was okay, but not great. The skin was fatty & chewy, not crispy. I was a bit concerned about my scallops because they were super fishy-smelling, but they tasted fine. The description mentioned a chili oil, which I had thought would be a drizzle, rather than the puddle of oil that was drowning my risotto. I had a simple question about one of the dessert drinks (What is the seasonal "cello"?) but the server didn't know, and it took so long for her to come back with the answer that we no longer had time for anything else because we needed to get to the show. This restaurant reminded me of a wannabe Provision (down by Ironworks). The food seemed similar, and similarly priced, but not nearly as good. I would come back here for drinks before a show (They had really unique & tasty cocktails.), but not for a full "upscale" dining experience. This last point will not matter to most people, but I do expect upscale restaurants not to have blatant punctuation errors on their menus. Misused apostrophes are a huge pet peeve of mine, and there was an unnecessary apostrophe on the menu. (Yes, I'm an absolute nerd, but I know I'm not the only one. Stop using apostrophes in plurals!) read more

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My boyfriend received a call with great news so we decided on an impromptu celebratory date night, I've had Vivante bookmarked for a while and it's right down the street from my place so it was an obvious choice. We did make a reservation and noticed that they have a $50 cancelation fee (yikes!) but it didn't matter b/c we didn't plan on canceling! Vivante is located in the bottom of the beautiful Carmichael hotel, we did not see anyone at the host stand so we started to walk in where we were promptly "stopped" by Noelle with a, "Can I help you?". Yes, that was the first thing out of her mouth - not a "Welcome to Vivante!", not a "Table for 2?", it's a Thursday night and the establishment was pretty empty besides someone at the bar and two taken tables - that interaction, very much worried me we would have a poor experience but nonetheless, we advised her we had a reservation. She asked us if we had a seating preference and lead us to a nice window spot. Our server Aimee, was nice and attentive to our needs, and staff made rounds clearing tables of empty plates/glassware throughout our visit. We were provided a complementary chilled shrimp to clear our pallets, it had a spicy dipping sauce that paired well. I had a Black Manhattan that I'm sure caused a hair to grow on my chest and my boyfriend had a Lazy River. For our entrees, he went with the NY Strip and since I have a smaller appetite, I decided on combining the Crab Cakes and Brussels Sprouts appetizers. Our food was absolutely delicious! A huge compliment to the kitchen, we were very impressed! read more

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Barf. Had coffee (fine) and a smoked (or cured?) salmon on a bagel. Didn't know you could mess that up, but it was on a store-bought (un-toasted) cinnamon raisin bagel with blueberry jam and a steak sliced salmon with some kind of topping that resembled pickled onions. Atrocious. My sister got the "avocado" toast which had no scintila of avocado, except for some water baby-food looking mash that had her dreaming of Wholly Guacamole from Kroger. Anywho, the staff is nice enough and the hotel is pretty, but avoid these breakfast items at all costs!! read more

This restaurant/bar resides in the lovely Carmichael hotel. I decided to venture out of my room to explore a bit and decided pop in for a drink and order dinner to go. The bartender was super sweet and gave great recommendations for drinks and details on what to expect on some dinner menu items. The drinks were not only cute but also tasted great and served their purpose lol. I ordered my food to go so I missed out on what I'm sure would've been an excellent presentation, but it was still delicious. Cant wait to return read more

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Me and my fiancé came to celebrate 365 days till our wedding which is at Hotel Carmichael so had to try out vivante. We loved how small and quiet the atmosphere was. I started with their famous lady Ella cocktail and loved it. My fiancé said their old fashion was very good. The crab cakes were amazing and paired well with the sauce. I asked the server if she recommend the salmon or scallop dish and she recommended the salmon dish because you get more bang for your buck which I appreciated her being honest about. The salmon dish they had this month was paired with the asparagus risotto which was refreshing. My second cocktail I got was the red Astaire which I liked at first but it did not pair well with the salmon. My fiancé tried it and said it reminded him of a jolly rancher which ruined my appetite for it. The desert was amazing also. We were going to the theatre nearby for a show after dinner so asked for the check 30 minutes before the show started and it took them 20-25 mins to finally get us the check because they had a big private party. read more

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Vivante is located on the first floor (or bottom level) of the Carmichael. I'd recommend parking in one of the garages and walking over. A fair warning if you're unsure about the dress code - the ambiance is extremely nice. It's quiet and sophisticated and definitely tailors to a higher class audience. It was pretty empty for a Friday night. The live music outside was a nice touch and I'd love to go back to enjoy the patio, but it was too windy on this day. The service was great and she was super professional and poised. I had a glass of rose and the halibut with asparagus. The rose was smooth and slightly sweet - loved it. The halibut was AMAZING. The dish mixed chickpeas and cauliflower and tomatoey broth with a perfectly cooked piece of fish. I'd get it again and recommend it to anyone that goes. Overall this is a very nice restaurant with an older clientele ambiance just from how upper scale it is. Great food and service! read more

Vivante Restaurant & Bar - Halibut - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

My partner surprised me for Valentine's Day and booked us for an outdoor, private dining experience. It was intimate and even though it was a cold night, our little igloo had a space heater so we had no need for our coats. We received champagne upon arrival and a wonderful charcuterie board. For dinner I ordered the Provencal Chicken and for dessert I had the Home Spun Ice Cream, both were delicious. Our entire experience was wonderful, beautiful setting and great service. read more

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If I could just keep writing about how my birthday experience was at Vivante last week, I could just go on and on! Vivante was on my brunch list for almost 2 years, and I finally got a chance to visit. I made advance reservations and was immediately escorted in. Let me tell you about the ambience, it's historic, classy, rich and so royal. Every piece and seating felt right out of a book. Ryan our server made my birthday and brunch so memorable. He was so courteous, efficient and gave us so much time and space to make a choice. Ryan celebrated my birthday with a beautiful cake. And now the food, it was amazing just as the place. The scones were great and the veggie quiche had a rich flavor of cheese with a fresh side of vegetables. I just had such a good time. Like I said I could keep writing! read more

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Lovely. Fancy. Cocktails were sublime, and the brunch food was pleasant. Our servers were wonderful and extremely attentive (though we were the only people there at 11 AM on a Tuesday). A great spot for a special occasion. read more

Vivante is located in the Charmichael Hotel in Carmel, a beautiful property. I booked an outside igloo about a month in advance to celebrate the Hub's birthday with his two brothers & their significant others. Igloos seat 6. You can get the kind of igloo with a coffee table type setting for appetizers/drinks, or one with a dinner table that features a limited menu but entrees. We did the latter. Igloo rentals are $10 per person and also dinner checks will have 22% grautuity included. I think there is a minimum $100 purchase, but that is easy to hit with even just two people. The igloo was festively decorated and really a fun experience. There are fur chair backs and also cozy blankets. There are two space heaters inside, which are needed. (We went on a night that was 30* outside). Some of us kept our coats on during dinner and some did not. You can also bring a playlist for a bluetooth speaker, but we did not do that. Our celebration was a Wednesday night, first seating, so the resturant was bascially empty when we arrived. The hostess was very cordial, as was our server Emma. Amongst our table of 6, we had the oysters on the half shell, large charcuterie, and baked brie. Cocktails and wine were good. Of the 4 entree choices available, we covered all of those, too: Seared salmon, filet, chicken osso, and balaydi confit (like a ratatouille). I had the chicken, which came with butternut squash and swiss chard. I expected a breast or more of a quater or half of chicken, so was a little surprised when it came out as three drumsticks. They were ok but a little disappointing because I don't really like drumsticks. Everything else we had was tasty. Our server brought our a birthday cake that was enough for the table. She said they made everything fresh there with their pastry chef. It was good but was a little too cold from the fridge .. I will be curious to have the leftovers tomorrow! We also had the apple creme brulee, very nice, and coffee. Our server also boxed up leftovers as needed. #yum #ReviewsByRL read more

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Service, food, and ambience excellent. The Carmichael and all its amenities is excellence beyond compare! Visit, you'll be in for a treat, especially if Michael Feinstein is performing. He absolutely a must to see! read more

I really want to love Vivante. Maybe because the Carmichael took away my view of the Palladium, maybe because I really want an exceptional restaurant in my neighborhood to enjoy and recommend to visitors, but I want it to be worth it. However after many tries I've yet to have a good experience. Whatever they do to get good staff, keep it up. Service staff is always great, although customers should be told if there's an upcharge for a substitution. Food is never great. Chairs are way lower than the dining tables, orders come out slow or not complete. This just communicates "you're not all that important to us." I'm not sure that Vivante can survive these problems, and we really want it to. read more

In a word: Magnifique. A pleasant and elegant quiet lunch spot in the Carmichael hotel. Tami & I were hungry after making a few shop stops in Carmel. Tomato Bisque was awesome and a toasted salmon sandwich with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc was a perfect repast. Tami opted for a satisfying top notch grilled cheese. So many salads, soups and sandwiches from which to choose. read more

Always an excellent breakfast at Vivante located on the bottom floor of the Hotel Carmichael. You have the choice of sitting inside or outside and both are comfortable. We've visited this hotel restaurant several times and I always order the same thing - lemon ricotta crepes. The full brunch menu also includes traditional egg dishes, plus lunch menu. read more

Vivante Restaurant & Bar - Lemon Ricotta Crêpes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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I'm surprised this beautiful restaurant does not have 4+ stars on average, because I had a great time and enjoyed my lunch here! First off I like any restaurant that uses online reservation system like OpenTable, I love that I didn't have to call to reserve a table... My friend and I were seated on time, it took a while before our server came to our table but it's ok. She was very polite and professional. I ordered grilled chicken sandwich and wow, it is so tasty! Juicy chicken, a lot of avocado, pesto flavor. Unfortunately the fries, "pomme frites " was far too salty! I couldn't eat them without first manually removing salt from them. Some people can like it salty, I get it, but I think it is just easier to add salt than removing it afterwards. Despite the salty fries I think the sandwich was the best I had in a while and I'd definitely return. read more

Vivante Restaurant & Bar - Grilled Chicken Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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I love the vibes at Vivante, especially on the patio! It's absolutely gorgeous. We got the Carmichael and the deviled eggs for an appetizer and loved them both! I got avocado toasts as the main and it was light and delicious. The people are super nice and the atmosphere right off the Monon is awesome!! read more

Vivante Restaurant & Bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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Great tacos Friendly staff Nice dining area Prices are pretty good too I recommend you try Pavo taco read more

Vivante gave us a great start, a great end and fantastic service throughout. Thank you Cassidy and Carter for taking good care of us. This luxurious setting was beautiful for date night this winter! I got a mocktail (name starts with a R and had nonalcoholic champagne!) - delicious. Not sure if this is just for dry January or a menu staple. I vote to keep it! They start your meal with warm, soft, yummy bread. My husband and I both got French Onion Soup to start. Mine tasted a bit burnt but overall it was good. Our entrees were average - we ordered The Burger and the Cognac Short Rib. Save room for dessert! The cinnamon raisin bread pudding was the star of the show. Looking forward to trying brunch soon! read more

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I was very disappointed with my dining experience at Vivante. The end of Dry January is a time to celebrate and we chose Vivante. I wish we would've went someplace else. The restaurant is in the Carmichael hotel in downtown Carmel. It's brightly lit, kind of small. Some of the table are back to back with other tables which is off putting. We chose Vivante, partly because of the Devour Indy menu and partly because it was new to us. Once we sat down, we ordered some cocktails, then we were informed that the only beef dish on the devour menu, the Cognac Short Rib, had run out. It was 7:00. They opened at 5:00 and were already out of the the only dish I wanted. We started looking for other restaurants in the area to go to as the rest of the menu, not just the devour menu, wasn't appealing. I didn't want to pay $28 for a burger nor did I want to pay $60 for a steak as that wasn't my vibe for the night. Since we had already ordered our drinks, we decided to stay and make due. I opted for the crispy skin salmon from the devour menu with the French onion soup and crème brûlée. My g/f ordered the pomme frites and waygu beef ravioli with truffle. The frites were average at best, the aioli was not good, it had little flavor. I expected more from the French onion soup. It was, again, average. The crispy skin salmon was bland. It was a an ok size piece of fish, but had zero flavor. It was below average for sure. The crème brûlée was obviously batch made as the caramelized top was cold, when it should have been hot to offset the cold custard portion. Again, below average. The service was slow. Nothing about this place stood out. The drinks were probably the best part, but even those were just ok. I would not recommend this place. For an "upscale" place, it is no where near worth the price. read more

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This is my second time coming here to eat brunch--the first was the morning after staying in the Hotel Carmichael for a wedding. The food wasn't great, not super flavorful but I was also hungover so I gave it a second chance. The second time coming here was over a year later and the service was terrible--honestly we were treated like we didn't belong there and waited forever for service (with reservations). The staff didn't seem educated on their menu and the food was very bland. Of course, the dining area is stunning, but I probably won't come back. The price was as expected, but the food and service for the price wasn't worth it. We also didn't have an actual server and whoever was available came by which just made the experience even worse. Honestly if you're in the area, I'd recommend trying somewhere else, even if staying in the hotel. read more

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The food was okay. It took a while to come out and was a little burnt. That was disappointing. The atmosphere was nice and felt fancy.

I ate at Vivante for the 3rd time last night since they opened (lunch once, dinner twice). I was hoping my experience this time would be much different than the first two visits, but sadly, that was not the case. Our waitress didn't know the menu and was not attentive, and the food was mediocre at best. It was a Saturday night and they were fairly busy but not extremely busy. The restaurant is upscale and beautiful, and the atmosphere is lovely. But the service and food should be much better for the price and caliber of the restaurant. Unfortunately, I won't be returning and can't recommend Vivante. read more

A little disappointed with my experience here. I visited for national Prosecco day where the description stated "For an extra dose of bubbly fun, head over to Vivante from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., where they will be hosting a fabulous Mimosa Party-ideal for your weekly brunch with friends and family!" - only to find out the staff really didn't know about the event & there was no such thing occurring outside of a 4pm toast in the lobby. I ordered a mimosa anyways and the lemon crepe. I asked about the blueberry sauce on top and the said it could be on the side. The description never mentioned blueberries in the actual crepe, which there were. I was able to eat around it but still a little aggravating when I had mentioned prior for no blueberry sauce. Our drinks were never refreshed, I ordered a mimosa and would have ordered more but it was never offered nor were we really checked in with - we were the first ones in the restaurant so being busy wasn't an issue. The restroom had no soap and no hand towel / way to dry your hands. It's a beautiful space but lacking in service read more

Good Patio Seating. The food was good, but nothing crazy. Good service. Good location. I just wouldn't say the food is worth the price. read more

Vivante Restaurant & Bar - Vivante Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

We enjoyed our experience at Vivante! Located on the bottom floor of the beautiful Carmichael Hotel, Vivante is a clean, modern looking restaurant with an excellent staff. There is a good selection of salads, meat dishes, and seafood. I would recommend the filet and the crab cakes. You can dine in the restaurant or sit at the spacious bar. Before or after your meal, leave time to stroll the various unique shops that are spread all around the hotel. Or if it's a Saturday morning, grab a cup of the hotel's complimentary coffee and hit up the farmers market! We will definitely be back to Carmel and Vivante. It was a very fun experience for my wife and I. read more

Vivante Restaurant & Bar - Thank you Vivante for this great, complimentary Anniversary cake! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

I wanted to like this place, but it came up lacking. I came for a lunch and was very unimpressed. It's glamorous coming in through the Carmichael and going downstairs to the restaurant. The hostess seemed nice. I appreciate that they do have a kids menu. My daughter liked the fresh fruit and grilled cheese. But that was about it.. The grilled chicken sandwich had some of the driest chicken I've tasted in a long while, on top of dry thick bread, & head lettuce. The steak & frites were palatable. Swordfish was the fish of the day and that tasted buttery and ok. The bread tasted like it was frozen and they just defrosted it? We were their only customers for a while, yet I never got a drink refill. It was just a disappointing experience. read more

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How awesome that Carmel now has a great French restaurant. My husband and I visited Vivante as part of our kid-free date night, because we were seeing a concert at the performing arts center, which is steps away from the restaurant. We got a table on the outdoor patio, and sipped our wine and ate our delicious meal while watching the bikers and walkers go by on the Monon Trail. We had a lovely time! If you have a chance to eat outdoors at Vivante during nice weather, I think that this is the best way to experience a meal. The food was excellent. I got the salade frisee, which was a deliciously fresh bowl of grilled and honeyed stone fruit, burrata and roasted pistachios on top of frisee greens. It was crispy and sweet and creamy. My husband got the French onion soup, which I had to taste and it was great, too. I did find it a little weird that the soup du jour was chili, just because chili is not something that you equate with French food. I opted not to get that! For my entree, I got the Napoleon au Champignon, which is kind of like a deconstructed vegetarian pot pie. It's crispy phyllo with lots of mushrooms and herbs and a mushroom foam. It was so rich and good. My husband got the Canard aux Cerises, which is grilled duck filets on top of grits and haricots verts (green beans). I loved my mushroom dish, but I think he made the better choice! I had never had duck filet before, and I didn't realize that it was so tender. I forgot to mention that they provide complimentary bread and butter for the table before the meal, and the butter is SO good. It tastes like cream, the way butter should. They have a good wine list, and I ended up getting a glass (OK, two glasses) of a French Syrah/Grenache blend. They also serve beer and cocktails. The service was great, and we wanted for nothing: water glasses were always kept full, we were checked on just enough, and our server was friendly. Overall, our experience was great. read more

We came for an early birthday dinner due to having a little one (woohoo 5:30 dinner)! Therefore, it was a bit awkward and quiet since we were the only ones here but the staff was super sweet and still made it seem less quiet by checking in and having some light conversation. My husband and I both had wonderful entrees (my duck dish was ginormous!!!) and we shared some very yummy crab cakes, although I did find a few tiny pieces of shell in a few bites. The real gem was the WHOLE red velvet birthday cake that they brought out for me - freshly made in house! We had the cake for two more days and it was still delicious, but it was such a nice touch to an already great dinner. read more

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