Last month I ate here with the whole family. Came upon the restaurant by chance, basically went in…read moreon the looks of the patio/garden. It was fantastic! Excellent service, and food that's several notches up from what else is available around this area. The chef seems to be interested in serving up interesting and very tasteful dishes, and not just churning out steak-frites at the highest margin. (Don't get me wrong, you can wake me up for a decent steak-frites :-) Staff was very friendly, and even managed to keep the children happy :-)

Last night, I ate at L'hotel des Bains which is both very intimate and beautiful. It is nested near…read morea lake and the decor would remind you of that fantastic movie "AMELIE". The walls have that rusted-bronze shade that is so in (think Pottery Barn and the Restauration Hardware store) and it is peaceful but yet alive. Who go there? Everyone goes there *business men, houseviwes, tourists, children,people with a pulse* It is a great place to have great food. I often hear that Americans struggle to find inexpensive but yet amazing restaurants while in France. The search has ended! The food was exquisite and there was plenty. The menu starts around fifteen dollars per person including a salad and a dessert. This is a family owned business with a family style restaurant (nothing like the US). It is an elegant venue to have a date or get together with friends. If you go there, please have the fritture and the amazing gratin. I will go back before I return to San Francisco. Tell your friends. Much love from France, JP

From the owner: Gastronomie à la campagne L'Ambroisie est un restaurant situé en pleine campagne, au bord d'un lac,…read moreet entouré de platane : autant dire que le calme est au rendez-vous... La bonne cuisine aussi, grâce aux oeuvres culinaires d'André Taormina, mêlant cuisine traditionnelle française, une touche de Méditerranée, et, pour les amateurs, un menu spécial truffes.