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    Cafe Monet

    3.4 (132 reviews)
    PriceyFrench
    Closed 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Dogs allowed

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    coq au vin
    Krista B.

    This small restaurant packs a real punch. You may as well be in France when you're here. The owner speaks to you in French half of the time which only adds to the ambiance. The decor is cute and cozy. Somehow the place seems small like a warm hug, but there's also enough room to easily accommodate a party of 6. The food is très bien. Everything from the salad and escargot to the steak frites and creme brulee is delicious. If you are there when coq au vin is one of the daily specials, get it, it's divine.

    A perfect chicken paillard caesar.
    Karen R.

    The decor is charming, the staff is friendly and efficient. We tried 4 dishes: zucchini quiche (perfectly custardy), pain perdu (delectable), crepes americaines (yummy), and chicken paillard caesar (juicy chicken, crisp fresh lettuce, and lovely light dressing). All great! Plus a little sideboard with fruit, bread & beurre, and beet hummus. Everything was excellent! And good portions for the price. And BYOB, to boot! (There is a lovely wine store just across the street.)

    Braised lamb shank

    Restaurant was not busy at all on a Friday night. Food was delicious. Service was prompt. BYOB.

    Pressed Orange Juice
    Samantha S.

    Lovely, lovely, JUST lovely! Came for brunch on Saturday. PROS: -inside is just charming, love the warm decor. -food is very tasty, I thoroughly enjoyed everything. -coffee is Illy brand! -you can get items to go (croissants and macarons and baguettes). -prices are decent for most items. -service was nice. CONS: while the service was NICE, it was slow and I needed to remind them on some things that were forgotten. Now I know in Europe the service tends to be slow and you eat longer meals and hang around more...not sure if that rule is supposed to apply here. -many of their plates are chipped (I know this is nit picky, but one plate had 3 chips...might be time to replace some of those plates). -the pressed orange juice is extremely tasty, but the amount you get is a champagne glass amount (which it is very pretty and you feel fancy, but it's really not that much for $4) Overall I was very pleased with the experience and I would definitely come back!

    Steak Frites
    Alex S.

    Never had a bad experience here! Charming restaurant with an unpretentious yet elegant ambience. The food is superb and great value. I always get the escargot - it's delicious!

    Tianying Y.

    Nice brunch spot, great food and vibe. Super close to south mountain fairy tale trail. -1 star for unclear menu + mischarged (refunded) our credit card without telling us about the incident We had lamb burger, mussel, and smoked salmon egg benedict. All three are very tasty, with mussel being the best. Fries were really good the sauce is amazing. They serve a small plate of free pastry and fruit for starter. Brunch price was $17.50, same for any menu item. We found the coffee ok. But I think it's personal preference and I'm no expert to really judge.

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    8 months ago

    Excellent food and ambiance. It is a small place so service is a bit slow but the staff is friendly and accommodating.

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    4 months ago

    Food is always delicious, consistently delicious. You've been eating a Cafe Monet since they opened

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    9 months ago

    Love it. Excellent food . A great little French restaurant.I especially love their rack of lamb.

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    1 year ago

    there was a complimentary fruit / salad bar, with homemade pineapple jam. a very nice touch!

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    Sweet little French restaurant...byob...wonderful ambience...good food...kind service. I'll return with friends.

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    Ask the Community - Cafe Monet

    Where does one park?

    On the street. There is also a parking deck around the corner on Essex street, as well as a municipal pay parking lot a couple blocks from the parking deck on the same side of Essex across from Fidelity.

    I see a lot of reviews for brunch and lunch but not much for dinner. What are dinners like now, as of today, so to speak. What's good on the menu?

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    I highly recommend Bistro d'Azur! We just hosted my mother's 80th birthday there (20 people) and…read morehad a wonderful experience. Isabelle made the planning easy. She and the staff were accommodating, attentive and welcoming. The food was well balanced and flavorful. Everyone - adults and children- enjoyed their meals! Thank you to Bistro d'Azur for making this milestone celebration an evening that we will always remember.

    The service here was exceptional -- attentive in a way that felt genuinely Michelin-level, from the…read moremoment we sat down to the last course. It made the whole night. The ambiance fit the name perfectly -- subtle hints of blue throughout that tied right back to "d'Azur." We started with a glass of bubbly and focaccia served with three spreads -- the olive tapenade stood out over the butter. For the first course, I had the duck confit salad -- the duck portion itself ran a little light, but the flavor balance was excellent: sweetness from the strawberries, bitterness from the arugula, saltiness from the goat cheese, and umami depth from the duck confit. It's BYOB, we brought both red and white wine to pair across the meal. The table shared the Branzino with French chard, which was outstanding, and the steak frites, which was exceptional and perfect medium rare. I had the duck breast with mushroom, paired with a Pinot Noir -- a great match, and that same Pinot Noir worked beautifully with the steak too. To finish, we shared three desserts: crème brûlée, chocolate truffles with strawberry and pistachio, and a cognac cake topped with a chocolate whipped mousse, walnuts, and strawberry. Tough call on a favorite, but the cognac cake stole the show. Throughout dessert, the staff kept checking in without ever feeling intrusive -- a small thing, but it stood out. A great night out with drink, food, and cousins from start to finish. The service alone is worth going back for. Highly recommend.

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    Chez Catherine

    Chez Catherine

    4.1
    (159 reviews)
    5.7 mi
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    Here for anniversary dinner again and they did not disappoint. It was another fantastic meal. I got…read morethe Mussels in white wine sauce for appetizer, and it was cooked perfectly with a sauce that i couldn't stop sopping up with the garlic croistini and the fresh bread on the table. My wife had the very refined carrot soup. For entree i was so happy. Excellent duck breast with apricot sauce. It melted in my mouth, full of flavor. I ate every bite even after i was full. My wife had the New York strip steak that she loved, and raved about the garlic lime compound butter on top. This time I endulged myself with chocolate mousse for dessert, which cannot be beat. It is the perfect dessert. We got the Peach Melba with the table side preparation which was enjoyable. I think this is the best restaurant in Westfield for sure.

    A few years ago I had the pleasure of dining at Chez Catherine for a special occasion and it was a…read morememorable meal. Dinner started with a complimentary amuse bouche of toast with brie, jam, and microgreens which was a nice surprise. For starters we shared the Pan Seared Foie Gras and the Steak Tartare which is made with raw diced Black Angus, shallot, garlic, parsley, Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, and croutons. Both were delicious. We also tried the escargot in garlic and parsley infused butter. While I personally prefer my escargot tucked into puff pastry hats which is a quirky preference, I know my boyfriend at the time thoroughly enjoyed them. For mains we had a beautifully cooked rack of lamb, a flavorful confit duck, and a mushroom risotto. While I found the entrées slightly under salted, the flavors were still wonderful and the cooking was spot on. We finished with two desserts which were a silky creme brulee and a perfectly risen souffle. Both were outstanding and worth saving room for. Overall Chez Catherine is a charming choice for a refined special occasion, 'old school' traditional French meal. The service, attention to detail, and classic flavors make it well worth a visit.

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