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    Cafe Provence

    3.9 (174 reviews)
    ModerateFrench
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Theresa C.

    The food here is superb. We stopped here for lunch because we were traveling with dogs and they have dog friendly seating outdoors. The outdoor seating is very comfortable with shade provided by some large umbrellas. Our waitress happily filled the water dish for our dogs. I wanted to try everything on the menu, but settled for the lobster roll with pommel frites...best fries I've had. The lobster salad and bread it was on were perfection. My husband had the roast beef panini and enjoyed it as well. Finished with a maple creme Brulee...delish. This was a lovely lunch...would definitely go back for dinner

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    Joanne R.

    Visiting Vermont on a bus trip and we had the luxury of seeing one of the entrees being made by the chef and owner. He was very friendly and funny!! He made it look so easy! He even asked someone from our group to go up and dice half an onion with him. We had 2 waitresses taking care of about 45 of us and they were excellent. We had a choice of 3 entrees: chicken, beef or vegetable quiche. I had the beef that was so tender with red wine sauce over mashed potato, it was amazing!! I heard nothing but positive comments for the other entrees as well. For desert we had a combination of little bites from their bakery and all were amazing. Lemon squares were tasty lemon curd with buttery crust, spice muffin with cream cheese, 7 layer bar and flourless chocolate cake. Our room was just an open space with the kitchen setup with a mirror for viewing. I didn't get a chance to look at the dining room or upstairs seating. I'm not a expert on French cooking but I was impressed with the flavors and would go back if in the area.

    It was our first time there and we had the worlds BEST server and bartender, Dawn!!!! The entire menu looked divine and it was a tough decision to make! We had a chicken pasta special and their steak special with a side of scallops. We are it ALL and the portions were generous! The ambiance is very family friendly, bright and inviting. We live an hour away and can't wait to come back to see Dawn!

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    Great quality of food and great vibe at night . I've lived here for 12 years now and I go here for a proper vibe

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    Great place. Highly recommend. Service was a bit slow but it was worth the wait! Delicious quiche!

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    Fresh food and lovely bistro food. I had the quiche made fresh vegetables. My husband the Gorgonzola hamburger

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    Good Service, delicious meal, rich yet rustic ambiance! Will definitely return and recommend to friends!

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    Good food, nice service and a perfect location in a nice little downtown. If you are in the neighborhood a must go!

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    This place is fantastic. Take a day trip drive down route 7 to Brandon and treat yourself. Better than most places in the Burlington area.

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    Excellent food. Tried and true. Great for special occasions and have to love the crime brûlée!

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    Chateau on the Lake - Lamb lollipops

    Chateau on the Lake

    3.9(256 reviews)
    32.8 mi
    $$$

    We visited for dinner during a recent trip to Lake George, making reservations for our party of 8…read morein advance. The location was ideal - right on the water and near so many cute shops in town. We were a little early for our reservation, so we explored the back for a bit (our reservation was inside). We enjoyed the picturesque landscape and beautiful lights illuminating the yard - this would be a lovely spot for a party or even a small wedding. Inside was also lovely with quaint decor; I particularly loved the simple seasonal hydrangeas on the table. There was a little confusion with our reservation at first, but after sorting that out, we were seated at a comfortable table for our party. Not surprisingly, the menu focuses on seafood and fresh ingredients. We started with the graham cracker encrusted calamari, which was a unique take on a classic dish that worked well! Very crunchy and refreshing. For my entree, I went with the crab-stuffed flounder, which was delightful. I enjoyed the risotto accompanying it and the fresh sauce and arugula. A filling but not stuffing meal that was high quality! Our dining partners all enjoyed their meals as well, focusing mostly on their seafood options. We split a bottle of white wine, which paired nicely with all our entrees and starters. We did not get dessert, and I did not pay for this meal, so I cannot speak to the after dinner menu or the prices. The ambience was excellent and the food was delicious and fresh, so I would definitely return on future visits to Lake George, hopefully sitting outside next time!

    Despite it being almost an hour away, I chose Chateau on the Lake to celebrate my husband's and my…read moreanniversary (which OpenTable did communicate, thank you). I had every expectation that it would the perfect setting for a quiet dinner with a lovely view, exceptional cuisine and attentive service. Unfortunately, for a restaurant of this caliber, they did not meet the mark. Let's start with the good stuff. They have a parking lot which is really appreciated in Bolton Landing, NY. We were warmly greeted at the door and wished Happy Anniversary. We were seated on the porch (our choice of tables because there was only one set of two diners in the restaurant at 6 p.m. on a Sunday night). Off to a good start. I commented about the pretty dress the hostess (at least we assumed she was) who seated us was wearing. A sweet Jamaican gal who goes by "Skinny Girl" offered water and chatted with us (we recognized her Caribbean accent and asked her which Jamaican parish she was from). She was more attentive to us during the evening than our waiter, Owen (he was clearly overwhelmed handling tables on the porch as well as on the patio outside). To his credit, Owen was honest about the crab legs and we were grateful. Service was slow, from drinks to getting the bill. What really rattled our chains is that the hostess in the pretty dress visited diners at every table on the porch - sometimes more than once - except us. We felt ignored. Our drinks were very good. The specialty of the house (a cucumber concoction) was actually the signature drink at our wedding. My husband enjoyed it. My Blood Orange Martini was delicious, albeit $18 which I thought was more like NYC prices. Appetizers were good. I ordered the Escargot which was served on puff pastry with a light cream sauce. Delicious. My husband's Grilled Clams did not look to be grilled at all, and swimming in what appeared to be the same cream sauce as my Escargot which, because he is lactose intolerant, was a concern. My husband's Chef's Choice steak was strip steak, cooked rare as requested, and served over truffle mashed potatoes with asparagus spears on the side. While pricey st $65, he was pleased. I ordered the venison, rare ($41). What was served to me were 2-1/2 small medallions of which two were rare and one was seriously well done (could not eat it). Spinach was on the side. I would have loved some of the yummy truffle mashed potatoes that accompanied my husband's steak. Again, with no one paying attention to us, by the time our waiter came to check on our food, my husband was already finished with his meal. So Owen's offer to return my overcooked venison to the kitchen was not an option. I packed my dinner to go. We asked for an order of churros to share and two coffees (the espresso machine apparently wasn't working). The coffee was old and barely lukewarm. We asked for replacements. One would think that the kitchen staff would try to make up for their two errors and at least provide us with fresh replacements. Nope. They probably microwaved the first two cups. I did not drink mine. This restaurant claims to be rated among the top 100 in the country. We certainly expected better service and care worthy of their New York City prices. I've worked in the hospitality industry for over 40 years and would never disrespect customers like that, especially when they chose my restaurant for a special occasion. So yes, I was disappointed. Would we give Chateau on the Lake another chance? We have so many wonderful choices in Saratoga and Albany (which would have been the same distance). Maybe.

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    Bistro de Margot - Black truffle foie gras

    Bistro de Margot

    4.5(129 reviews)
    47.3 mi
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    From start to finish, this was a 5 star experience! Food - excellent! Service - outstanding!…read moreAmbiance - cool and modern! Going to start with the service first. Our server, Gibelle, was professional, welcoming, and provided us (along with her team) a smooth dining experience from start to finish. She also made sure that there was excellent timing on service throughout the meal. The food was outstanding. My husband ordered Steak Frites. I had the Tartelette de Champignons. Both dishes were delicious (I got to share a bite of the Stake Frites) The Tartelette was rich with the medley of mushrooms, beautiful pastry crust, and a rich blend of of eggs and cream to hold it all together. For dessert we shared Mousse au Chocolate and Taste au Citrion en Verrin. The only downside was we were so full, we could not finish them, The space is open and light with tables spaced out and benches around the outside. The whole space was clean, modern and airy. This is the sort of restaurant I would come back to Burlington just to have dinner here! Yes - I would include this restaurant on my "I would drive out of my way to eat here" criteria.

    Decided to try French cuisine while visiting Burlington. And definitely didn't disappoint! From…read moreambiance, to food and excellent service. Waiters were very polite and attentive. Chef came out every time we dined (came back second time since everything was so delicious). Tried steak frites which were delicious. Had the best ever lamb chops ( they were so tender, juicy) Desserts were amazing.

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    Chez Henri Restaurant & Bistrot - CANARD AUX FRUITS OU AU POIVRE (roast duck)

    Chez Henri Restaurant & Bistrot

    3.4(38 reviews)
    25.4 mi
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    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

    This is our absolute favorite place to eat when we are in the mad River Valley. It's a wonderful…read moreplace to bring well behaved children who have a curious palate as you can expose them to wonderful dishes, such as escargot, bouillabaisse , frog legs, and other French classics and they aren't bombarded by an American children's menu full of chicken fingers and plain pasta. The food is delicious and very French and so is the decor and ambience. He won't get anything like this in America. It makes you feel like you're in Paris or Montreal. Our favorite dish is the Buz. I only wish they had online reservations, but other than that, it's my favorite restaurant.

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    Chez Henri Restaurant & Bistrot - Ski legends supped, drank and partied here.

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    Ski legends supped, drank and partied here.

    Leunig's Bistro - Filet & Lobster Tail

    Leunig's Bistro

    4.0(936 reviews)
    47.3 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    44 years in business

    I wanted this to be special. I wanted it to excel. It let me down in so many ways. Five people,…read morefour appetisers, two wine and one beer, and four main courses. I was lured here because someone said it was better than Bistro de Margo; it was not. Service was good from the server and poor from the bus boys and kitchen. The kitchen failed in many ways. Could I give it fractional scorse it would be 2.6. The server was good and had a phenomenal memory to take all our orders with no notes. Wow! The three appetizers were delivered out of order. One came. Fast forward 20 minutes; the remaining two came out. The appetizer dishes were never cleared. They hung around until we decided not to have desert! The appetizers were underwhelming; how can you screw up a Caesar salad? The main courses disappointed in many ways. The dishes were serverd luke warm. Mussels were dehydrated on top of the heap and obvioulsy sat under a heat map. The steaks were cooked well but accompaniments were cold, cool, or barely warm; take your pick none were appetizing. The plates were stone cold which didn't help. Finally after dinner was served and eaten and plates cleared for deserts we did not order the remaining plates and debis were cleared from the table. Not good. Not professional. Not worth the money. The wines were good. The beer was good. Dinner came to $275 plus another $60 tip. It wasn't worth it. There is clealry issues in the kitchen and staff. They were simply not into it. I would not come back. If you want a French dinner look elsewhere or just don't try that in Burlington.

    Lovely little place in downtown Vermont…read more I came here with my girlfriend for our celebration. We had a great time. We went late and so we got their reduced price menu (last hour). It was very reasonable. We ordered an entree and two apps. Everything was super tasty and served quickly. I look forward to coming here again!

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    Leunig's Bistro - Confit Duck & Cassoulet

    Confit Duck & Cassoulet

    Leunig's Bistro - Mediterranean Pasta Salmon, Roasted Red Peppers, Sundried Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Spinach, Cavatappi Pasta with a Feta Parmesan Cream

    Mediterranean Pasta Salmon, Roasted Red Peppers, Sundried Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Spinach, Cavatappi Pasta with a Feta Parmesan Cream

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    The Backroom

    The Backroom

    5.0(21 reviews)
    13.8 mi
    $$$

    The Backroom is back open and we managed to get reservations for 3 people (2 adults and 1 child)…read more When you come in, you get the feel of a cozy intimate dining environment already. There are two long tables and an open kitchen in front. The service was great as they took our jackets and offered a cocktail to start. Then we were told which table we would sit at. As we approached our table, the other diners were very friendly and introduced themselves. It felt like coming into someone's house for the holidays and everyone greets you and makes you feel at home. Meal starts with the cocktail hour where snacks were placed on the kitchen island and you can line up and grab what you want. I was a bit nervous with what our 4 year old could eat but she loved the snacks and ate it all happily. There was more than enough appetizers to go around. Some snacks included garlic shrimp, radicchio pancake-harissa aioli, steelhead trout omusubi, ricotta gnocchi. How are these snacks! More like appetizers that are just bite size. Also, a note that the drinks by the glass were very reasonably priced and they had local craft beers and cider as well. At the sit down portion of the meal, we had a sizeable starter with seared diver scallops (3 pieces), then braised beef short ribs with parsnip, and lastly a chocolate cake. We were stuffed! It was so much food for the price and they gave a generous portion even for our 4 year old. From a price point, this was so worth it and even more for the quality of the food and the service. One of the servers continued to come by and just check in our 4 year old to see how she was doing, if she needed orange juice, if she was able to eat the food, if she wanted more popcorn. Really loved the attention to service the folks here give to the diners. Just a quick tip, Get there early, especially if you have a bigger group, seating arrangement may be difficult once people are seated or have situated themselves .

    As soon as we walked in I knew it was going to be magical. It sure was. Every ounce of food that…read moreappeared in front of me disappeared. Delicious is an understatement.

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    The Backroom - Steak

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