If you find yourself at Chardon, do yourself a favor and grab a seat at the bar or on the patio (ask for Self). As the bartender and server, Self truly elevates the entire experience. Once you're seated, his warm personality and genuine friendliness quickly make you feel comfortable and well taken care of. His natural kindness and easygoing nature create an atmosphere that feels relaxed, authentic, and welcoming. What really sets Self apart is the way he connects with guests. He's attentive, patient, and incredibly personable taking the time to talk, listen, and make sure everyone feels taken care of. Whether you're asking about the menu, looking for a drink recommendation, or simply enjoying good conversation, he makes the experience feel effortless and memorable. And then there are the cocktails. Self's mixology skills are exceptional, especially when it comes to mezcal and gin. He crafts drinks with creativity and precision, balancing flavors in a way that shows real mastery of his craft. Every cocktail feels thoughtfully made and perfectly balanced, reflecting the pride he takes in his work. His menu recommendations are just as impressive. The salad is fresh, vibrant, and surprisingly satisfying, and the hamburger is outstanding--perfect whether you love all the toppings or you prefer it simple with just meat, bread, and cheese. Self makes sure everything comes out exactly the way you want it. I visited with my friend Bridgette, and Self's level of service made the entire experience even better. His patience, professionalism, and genuine care for guests really stood out, and he made sure we had everything we needed without ever making it feel rushed. Great food and great cocktails matter, but it's people like Self who make a place memorable. His warmth, skill behind the bar, and dedication to guests turn a simple visit to Chardon into an experience worth coming back for again and again. Chris read more

Beautiful restaurant that someone with a lot of style and money designed. Friendly unpretentious service for such a hip French style restaurant. Deviled blue crab appetizer was 5 star. Oysters were very good too. Romantic spot. read more

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1st time dining at Chardon & it won't be my last! Service was just right, food tasted amazing & the ambiance is perfect for a dinner when you want to get a bit dressed up or for a special occasion. They have paid self parking in the back (accessed from Gillette or the valet entrance). We got the beef bourgignon & the dover sole (big enough to share between 2 people).. highly recommend both! read more

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I will start by saying that we did not have the typical sit down dinner experience. We arrived late (around 9pm) with a large group and were in search of a venue for our after party. Since we visited with a regular, the staff was kind enough to open the bar area to our party. Parking is mostly valet only from what I was able to see. We initially indicated to the staff that we did not intend on ordering food, but ended up ordering a dozen oysters and many burgers and fries. The oysters were fresh and sweet, served with perfect pairings of their champagne vinegar mignonette and horseradish. Chardon's burger was excellent as well and is served with pickles and caramelized onions. The burger was rich and juicy, the perfect luxury post drinking food. The fries are crispy and served with a rosemary aioli, also excellent. The drinks were strong and tasty as well. What stood out was the overall professionalism of the staff. They served us without hesitation even though they were in the process of closing for the night and being bombarded by 15+ guests late at night is not ideal. The food and drinks were a hit too. Will definitely be back! read more

Chardon - French Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I haven't heard about this place at all, they're not a lot of French cuisines in Houston so this was really a great spot to try new cuisines. We shared the beef cheek bouirguignon and the deviled crab. The beef was excellent cause it was paired with mashed potatoes divine. They were so smooth. The beef was very tender melted like butter. I am absolutely thrilled with the dessert part oh my gosh if you don't get any food, please get this dessert. I don't know what it's called but it is a chocolate macaroon and it's filled with hazelnut and raspberries and it's just amazing and if you love hazelnut you'll love this chocolate on chocolate! The ambience was of course Parisian so great for date night big groups. They do have outdoor seating underneath the canopy for Christmas. They have a lot of lights out so it's super festive. Parking is valet or garage Come with friends or come with all. But please get the chocolate dessert!! read more

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We came here for a brunch and we really love this place. The decor is cozy and food was amazing. The service was pretty attentive. The beef tartare is the best! I will definitely come back for dinner. read more

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After my recent experience, the business owner read and responded (both privately via Yelp DM and a public Yelp comment to the review). I sincerely appreciate the team taking the time to read and accept the feedback based on my personal experience and try to make it right. As an employee of Yelp, I'm not allowed to accept anything, but their outreach and apology go a long way. Merci. read more

Chardon was absolutely stunning and such a great experience overall. From the moment we walked in, the servers greeted us right away and were incredibly friendly and attentive. The vibe felt open, elevated, and very Parisian upscale without being over the top. I love French food, and the menu had most of the classics along with an impressive range of seafood. The chocolate croissant was decent but definitely didn't come close to the best ones I've had in Houston, let alone France. Steak Frites: 10/10. The meat was tender and perfectly medium rare with a rich, savory flavor. My only complaint was that the sauce was a bit underwhelming. However, spreading the roasted garlic cloves on the steak made it absolutely delicious. The truffle fries were good too, though a little on the greasy side. French Onion Soup: 8/10. The flavor was genuinely so good and comforting. The only downside was how hot it was. I could only take a couple bites the whole time we were there. Crème Brûlée: 6/10. This one disappointed me. The top didn't have that hard shell crack and was instead more of a soft scoop. The custard was pretty bland too. They mentioned it had herbal notes, but all I really got was a plain taste with a light hint of vanilla. Overall, I would come back for their mains and the vibe! read more

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I had a great meal at Chardon. Every dish was delicious, service was impeccable - our servers were attentive and thoughtful. Great decor and indoor atmosphere. I had the wagyu ribeye, it did not disappoint. The foie gras came in the form of macarons - super cute and creative. read more

I thought the food was ok here. Had the French onion soup which came out piping hot. It was a bit too salty so couldn't finish the whole thing. The crab and endive appetizer was not bad but nothing amazing. For the entree I had the yellowfin tuna. Again nothing amazing. My friend had the duck which I've had better elsewhere. I don't eat lamb but my other friend who got that said that was good. Service was a bit slow. One of them took all our water cups away after dinner so we had no water to go with our dessert. read more

This is a beautiful place with great service and delicious food, solid choice in my opinion. We started with the escargot that was amazing, then we followed with the duck: tender and cooked to perfection with that touch of the crispy skin on one of the sides giving it that special punch. That was my favorite for the night. The low point was that the duck comes with potatoes, and they were severely undercooked - but they apologized and offered free desert. Then we went for the beef bourguignon, and that was excellent, so rich and tender. We had some massive macarons with ice cream for dessert that were delicious. We chose a Brut rose to pair everything. read more

Came in for anniversary on a Friday night with reservation, seated immediately. Dress code: most people were anywhere from business casual to formal Food 5/5: we had the Caesar salad, stuffed crab, hor d'oeuvre tower, the duck and their salmon mille fuille. Everything was amazing. My personally favorite was the duck and my significant other and I basically ranked things in opposite order so that tells me everything was good depending on preference Service 4.5/5: great service, very attentive, helpful and friendly. Food came out a bit slow to start but once apps came, everything else came with good timing Ambiance 4.5/5: beautiful location, very classy feeling with a slight modern twist. Good lighting and ambient sound levels were good for talking comfortably but perhaps a bit louder when more busy Value 4.5/5: fantastic value for fine dining, the duck was our entree and it was 2 giant portions and the lobster pot pie looked enormous when they were bringing to our neighbor. Can't wait to try the other entrees Overall 4.8/5: might be the highest review I've ever given. Fantastic food at great value and amazing service and ambiance. Can't wait to come back. Parking: valet parking available and large paid parking lot nearby. We were staying at Thompson so not sure if there's validation for parking. read more

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The sumptuous decor envelopes you upon entry. The ambiance is elegant yet comfortable. The service was spectacular! This quality of service is very hard to find. The anticipation of our needs exceed our expectations. David Hernandez is server extraordinaire. Oh the menu and food! We had many of the items. Each dish was flawlessly prepared, the perfect temperature with extraordinary, balanced flavors. The offerings are inviting and even a picky eater will be pleased. The bread and butter is truly the best in Houston. read more

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Meh..... Came here for 2025 restaurant weeks. Got seated towards the bathroom/hotel it's connected to. Overall very eclectic mix of modern/old school French bistro. Service was great. Very nice and attentive sadly the food was meh. Bread service was good, and usually I can tell based on bread service how the food is going to be but this was disappointing. I got the braised short rib and it was just not good. For being braised it was burnt and hard like they had baked it then through it in to braise. Sadly won't be coming back so many better French restaurants in Houston. read more

Beautiful, new French restaurant in the Thompson Hotel. Arriving at 9pm, the restaurant was lively, loud and vibrant. We were sat in the bar area, which disappointed some but the service and meal made up for the table location. We started with an appetizer Bisous tower that gave a sample of their greatest hits. The foie gras macaron was a stand out. The Crab Endive "Caesar" was different, excellent. The duck entree was served two ways - confit and the classic breast in a fig reduction. Literally two entrees as one. Very good. The wine list leans a little pricey but nothing more than other good establishments in Houston. Drop in for a beautiful and tasty meal. read more

Chardon - Bar area - French Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Made reservations last minute about a week and they were able to accommodate table for 9. The interior is very beautiful, very romantic and chic. There's s good amount of seats and they even have a private room. We came during dinner time and enjoyed the Houston Restaurant week menu for $55. I had salad and duck and crème brûlée. Drinks are good, great selection between $16-20 very pretty. Lighting was perfect and it was not too loud . Parking is tough. Lot is small with other restaurants to share. - Valet $10.85 paid via app. Staff was attentive and friendly. I can't wait to come back for brunch. read more

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Dined in on a Saturday at 9 pm with a party of 4, the hostess couldn't find my reservation in their system so I showed her my email confirmation. Request for David! He's such a doll and remembered all of our names! The only table available was right in front of the door. It was extremely windy and cold, and the door kept swinging wide open and getting stuck. The restaurant is romantic and very cute! Every thing we ordered was delicious! Cocktails are on point. We ordered: Complimentary bread and butter: so addicting! 1/2 dozen raw PEI oysters: super clean and shucked to perfection 1/2 dozen boiled oysters Rockefeller: creamy goodness! Great flavors. Spice pouched gulf shrimp: good size shrimp but the spice didn't have any flavor Crab & endive Caesar: delicious flavors 16oz Wagyu ribeye: our server didn't ask how we wanted it cooked but he some how knew we liked it medium rare. It was cooked perfectly! The ribeye was so tender! The au poivre sauce in top of the steak was very good. It came with a small order of crispy fries and the PERFECT garlic aioli! Côte d'Azur spiritz: tastes like lychee, not sweet, and super refreshing! Au Revoir: nice mezcal goodness Dirty martini: perfect dirtiness Side car: perfectly made read more

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Chardon was a moment. We went the first night of Houston Restaurant Weeks and ordered the $65 three-course... but they ran us four. Say less. Now, a few things. We booked for 9:30 PM thinking we'd have time to enjoy the experience. It took about 15 minutes just to get greeted, and when the server finally came over, we said we weren't sure what we wanted yet - and he immediately rushed us because the kitchen was closing soon. If the kitchen closes at 10, don't offer 9:30 reservations. Simple. Now let's talk food: First course - Pain d'Épi (baguette, butter, olive oil): 10/10 - Chickpea Panisse with fried capers: 8/10 Second course - Caramelized Onion Soup Gratinée: 8/10 - Smoked Salmon Rillettes on sourdough: 7/10 Main course - Fried Chicken Paillard with frisée + tomato confit: 8.5/10 - Wagyu Beef Cheek Bourguignon: 8/10 Dessert - Profiteroles with salted caramel ice cream: 10/10 - Fraisier aux Fraises: 8/10 The vibe was there. The plating was gorgeous. But if you're booking a late table, go in knowing the energy might shift. Would I come back? Absolutely. Just not at 9:30. read more

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Came for HRW brunch: 2 courses, 8 menu items to choose from. My friend and I visited for the first time to try the HRW menu and celebrate her birthday. I had high hopes based on the reviews and elegant atmosphere - even considered it for my own birthday dinner - but now I'm not so sure. Though I had a reservation, the restaurant was nearly empty when we arrived around 1pm. Still, it took a while for our server, Chad, to greet us. He apologized, saying he was handling something else, which we understood. However, his tone during ordering felt passive-aggressive. He remarked we were speaking "too quickly" and complained about not being able to read the menu upside down. When we later asked for cocktail recs, he pointed out - a bit curtly - that we were looking at the happy hour menu (next to the cocktails), mentioned he doesn't drink, and left it at that. No offer to help or refer someone else. We eventually asked another server for drink recs, and she was much more helpful. Chad's attitude improved later, but the awkward first impression stuck. On the bright side, the host, the helpful server, and the viola player were all lovely. The food was mediocre. We had the avocado tartine, deviled blue crab (+$15), pain perdu, croque monsieur, and two cocktails - around $110 total. Both the tartine and croque monsieur had bread that was overly tough. Drinks were good, but overall, the uneven service and just-average food left us underwhelmed. read more

Chardon - Stuffed-deviled blue crab, avocado tartine - French Near Me - Houston, Texas

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One and done for me. I'm a firm believer that if you're paying premium prices, everything needs to be on point--service, food, and overall experience. Unfortunately, this place missed the mark. Yes, the restaurant is very pretty, and the ambiance was lovely, but that's where the positives end. The service was subpar. Our waiter was noticeably cranky and borderline aggressive, making us uncomfortable to even ask for something simple like extra bread. We ended up asking a very kind gentleman in a suit (who wasn't even our server) instead, just to avoid the attitude. The food? Decent, but definitely not "out of this world" French cuisine. For the price, I expected something more refined and memorable. What really bothered us, though, was the way we were treated compared to the table next to us--who happened to be of a different ethnicity. It felt like we weren't given the same level of attention or care, and that left a really bad impression. Calling yourself a fine dining restaurant doesn't make you one. It's about the full package--from the welcome at the door to the quality of the food and the professionalism of the staff. Sadly, this place didn't deliver. read more

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Houston we have another fantastic restaurant. Had the pleasure to dine for brunch. Food, service and ambiance were all great. Will surely be back to dine again! Definitely recommend for any special occasion or just a date night out! read more

Lovely new restaurant at the Thompson Hotel. Interior is great for a romantic dinner or a catch up meal with girlfriends. Service was fantastic. Our servers were Abbie and Hector, and they made our birthday celebration feel very special. For starters, we had the Meyer cake, the stuffed crab, and the crab & endive salad. The stuffed crab was delicious, and the "Caesar" salad was refreshing and tasty. If you like smoked salmon and cream cheese, you'll enjoy the interesting take on the crepe cake. The meal was off to an excellent start! For entrees, we opted for the Dover sole because I'm a sucker for whole fish. We also got the gnocchi and a side of the duck fat fries. I've had the overpriced Dover at Carbonne in Las Vegas, and let me tell you, this Dover far exceeded that by flavor. The caper sauce was perfectly balanced with the seasoning of the fish, and the croutons on top gave a nice contrast in texture. I would recommend, but I hope this review doesn't make it too popular to where they'll drive their price up on it! The gnocchi is made in-house and was ever so crispy on the outside but filled with pillowy softness on the inside. Magnificent. Their duck fat fries were just ok for me - flavor wise: wonderful, but I do prefer my fries to be just a bit crispier. They ended our meal with a complimentary macaron ice cream sandwich for my friend's birthday. With a bottle of wine we ordered, it was a pricey meal, but the service, ambience, and quality of the food definitely matched. It was a really lovely evening, and I look forward to coming back to try the popular bourguignon! P.S. Parking is a bit tricky, so we opted to valet. The restaurant will validate your valet ticket for a discounted price. Instead of $30, we paid $10. Honestly, for a high end restaurant like this, I do feel they should have covered the valet cost as it could be a reason enough to not revisit more often. read more

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We had a lovely evening at Chardon. The restaurant is beautiful, and the food was very good. *Bread service - The complimentary bread service, with butter and olive oil, was great. The bread was hot, and the server told me that a baker comes in each morning to make it fresh. *Stuffed crab - We had a couple of appetizers to share among the table, and the stuffed crab was the best. Just a bite or two for each of the four people at our table to share, and it was great. *Roasted chicken - The roasted chicken was perfectly cooked. Interestingly, it was served with a slice of toast that was soaked in chicken juice--it was good but a little different. *Sides - We tried the french fries, spinach, and green beans for table-shared sides. The truffle fries were great and served with an aioli sauce, and I really liked the spinach. The green beans weren't my favorite--they had some kind of grittiness, which was odd. The service was very nice and friendly, though it was pretty slow--it felt like we had to wait a while for everything. And they totally forgot our drink order but tried to playfully pretend like they knew it, which was awkward. read more

Actually thought this restaurant would be super fancy cause it's in the Thompson Hotel but I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't! There were folks dressed up but also lots of folks dressed casually. It was an impromptu dinner after some shopping so we were not dressed up at all. We didn't feel uncomfortable though.. the food was decently priced and my first assumption was that it was small small portions - this was definitely not the case! They were decently sized and we ended up with more than enough food! The croque monsier gougeres bites were pretty delicious! I actually really liked the black truffle & escargot vol-au-vent! It comes with a flakey pastry and some sauce on top! Wish they had more escargots on top or at least some butter escargots on the menu! The crab & endive caesar was my least favorite - basically little endive boats of crab caesar. It was a bit on the bitter side, like any endive, guess it just wasn't my cup of tea. The caramelized onion soup was fantastic and I loved how rich it was with the oxtail buillon! I would get this again in a heart beat, especially when fall/winter rolls around. The gnocchi was delicious and I loved the chunky garlic tomato sauce! The Moules frites had a nice cream sauce and can't complain of duck fat fries! Service was lacking - we couldn't find our server anywhere and she was super duper slow! We actually ended up asking the GM for things cause he was more readily available. Overall, we enjoyed our experience! Ambiance for us was more like bar dining cause we sat in the seats/tables right in front of the bar. It was super tight in that area when people are actually at the bar. Restaurant seems pretty small and it is a lobby restaurant inside a hotel. read more

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My husband booked Chardon for my birthday today. We arrived and were promptly seated. Good service. Our server was very personable. Our table of four had the following: escargot, onion soup, burgers, steak frites, Beef Cheek Bourguignon, crème brûlée, & Crunchy Profiteroles. Very mixed reviews at our table. Escargot was not great. It was edible, but in the bottom scale of escargots I had had. Burger was fantastic. Steak frites was decent, but not great. The duck fat fries weren't very good; Something was off. Most disappointing was the crème brûlée which is my favorite dessert. I don't I've ever had one I didn't eat. It was horrible. Three bites were taken out of it & not a question was asked when our table was bussed. Lastly, they must not do anything for birthdays. It's ok. It's not expected, just strange. Won't be back & would not recommend. read more

Had the best time here last night. The decor is beautiful. The deviled eggs with caviar, steak au poivre, steak bordelaise, and Madeline dessert are must orders. All the desserts were delicious. The French martini was great, sweet but creamy strawberry flavor. I could go here just for the bread and butter. The only thing I would pass on is the escargot. It tasted mainly of puff pastry and radish. The sommelier and GM were so nice! read more

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From the moment you walk in, you feel the charm and character of the restaurant. We ordered the escargot in a perfect cooked pastry, their endive with crab which is fully packed with a lot of crab, and their beautifully cooked steak with frites. Our server and sommelier were extremely helpful that we enjoyed their suggestions and enjoyed our order. We would come back again! read more

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My friends and I had the pleasure of dining at Chardon. Right when we walked in, we were blown away with the beautiful decor and ambiance inside. I would highly recommend Gabriela as a server! Gabriela was wonderful with all of her recommendations and her service was spectacular. I appreciated her quickness with making sure we had clean plates and silverware between each course. Her attention to detail made our dining experience even better. Our table really enjoyed everything, from the cocktails, appetizers, entrees, and desserts! We ordered multiple dishes and shared family style so we could all sample each dish. Here were the fan favorites from our table: Cocktails: French 75 Appetizers: Bisous Tower, Black Truffle & Escargot Vol-Au-Vent, & Warm Leeks Vinaigrette Entrees: Maine Lobster Pot Pie, R-C Ranch Wagyu Beef Cheek Bourguignon Beef paired with the Pommes Aligot (thank you Gabriela for the recommendation!) Desserts: Texas Ruby Red Grapefruit Tart & Le Grande Macaron Au Chocolate read more

Chardon - French Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Just opened this week. Excellent experience. The bisous tower was whimsical and delicious. The details were beautiful. French food with a Texas touch. Onion soup served with red wine like the medieval monks liked it. Beef Bourguignon was just perfect, melt in your mouth. We chose our meal for a very cold and rainy February night. Green chartreuse crème brûlée for dessert had a mild, beautiful flavor and was the perfect shareable with a Paul Prieur Sancerre. Service was knowledgeable and attentive, and just enough southern hospitality to feel relaxed. Our waiter was David. We will ask for him again. read more

Chardon - Bisous Tower. - French Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food was amazing and the ambience is exceptional! I'm here today for brunch and I enjoyed my meal The bonus was a young man named Jacob who is a violinist, he came around to ask the tables if there's a song we would like to hear. I asked him to play 'Die with a smile' he killed it! Nice place I'm staying at the hotel and will definitely be back! read more

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Great food service and atmosphere Cool hotel and outstanding craft cocktails Classic French food with a local twist read more

The experience at Chardon was disappointing at best. Chardon had been recommended to me by someone whose opinion I respect and we were excited to visit for our anniversary. While the service was slow and not very attentive, it could have been forgiven with good quality food. Some points for consideration: The cocktails were great, but it took some time from when I finished my first cocktail before I could order another one. The croque monsieur gougeres were terrible and inedible - my wife and I each took a bite and left the rest. We could have given feedback on this except our server did not return to check on the quality of the food. It appears that there was a cutout of the menu included with my food. Not sure why or what the purpose was, but not something I would expect and certainly not something I appreciated. I had requested for the burger to be cooked medium, it came out well done. Once again I was unable to give this feedback for quite some time as the server did not check on us. To their credit at least the flavor of the burger was good. Our macaroni gratin was served with some unknown plastic which was beyond disgusting to have to have in my mouth and spit out. See attached images. The greatest issue I had - if something like this were to have happened anywhere else the meal would have been fully comped, instead I had to pay money to have a bad experience, bad food, bad service, and literal trash in my food on my anniversary. We do not intend to return to Chardon. read more

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The place is gorgeous and the service is perfect. BUT... That was about the worst food I've had in a long time. This is Houston! I don't know how you get away with it. Maison Pucha, Annabelle's, Etoile, Brasserie Du Parc, Cafe Rablais, and Abouzy are all winners in my book. This is pretty gross. I'll spare the details but it was just awful. read more

Lobster pot pie was amazing! Service was spot on and loved the decor. Restaurant group backed by a big name chef Michael Mina ... welcome to Houston! read more

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Beautiful restaurant! We went to celebrate a birthday and we were greeted with a handwritten birthday card. Cocktails were tasty. Must get the onion soup! Everything we got was a 10/10! And to end the night, they gave us a birthday dessert read more

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Amazing food with integrity, no seed oils. Highly recommend! They have a great happy hour too that is budget friendly - $10 burger - can upgrade it to an adult happy meal (burger + fries + a martini) for $20. $2 dollar deviled eggs. I love the duck, lamb and the shredded beef dish read more

Food /Ambiance was breathtaking- had my birthday- hosted friends! It was indeed Magical

I went to Chardon for brunch with friends about 3 weeks ago. It's a beautiful restaurant with wonderful service, and delicious food. We all had a great time. Our waiter's name was Love and the bartender's name was Self. That was a very unique and fun combination. The Self Love duo was on the mark! LOL! :-) read more

Chardonnay was the chosen place for a birthday lunch. From start to finish it was, simply, exceptional, from the amazing customer service of Brittany to our excellent server. it was very special. The food ranging from Quiche to mussels, with delicious pastries, champagne and deserts all of which were delicious Made the brunch such a memorable one. I simply cannot recommend it highly enough. The ambiance delightful and it felt like dining in Europe. Perfect. Ann read more

Great food and ambience as always. The tower is so fun! But.... BRITTANY FOR PRESIDENT!! read more