Here for anniversary dinner again and they did not disappoint. It was another fantastic meal. I got the 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. read more

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A few years ago I had the pleasure of dining at Chez Catherine for a special occasion and it was a memorable 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. read more

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First time at a French restaurant and Chez Catherine did not disappoint. Started off with the risotto as an appetizer before going with the Osso Bucco for a main course and finished off with strawberry soufflé for dessert, all delicious. My wife had the squash soup, the seared duck and also the soufflé and also raved about her food. Or waiter Milan was great, making us laugh all night and making sure we had everything we needed. In my opinion, it was well worth the price. read more

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Class class class! If you've been to Paris you'll appreciate this place! Stephane, the chef, and staff are experienced and know what they're doing when it comes to providing fine dining experience and quality. This place so a Jersey gem. Possibly the best French around! read more

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The staff make every meal special. This cozy restaurant offers incredible service, a fantastic menu, and great wine and cocktails. It is our go-to spot for special occasions. Thank you for always being amazing! read more

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Friday 6:30om Someone got my mom a gc for her bday and she decided to bring me with her to try the restaurant. Though it's a commute from the city , I'm glad I got to try the restaurant but also share the experience with my mom. There aren't a lot of 3 or 4 course meals in nj ( that I know of ) and it's nice to see this level of restaurant. We had the 3 course and got the risotto , seafood tartar, diver sole , cote de boeuf , soufflé and chocolate mousse. I had a nice glass of sav follows by a Pinot noir . The place is traditional french , small , cozy ( perfect for a formal date place ) , the service is great ( it's a white glove restaurant) - gramercy tavern like and feel . While I enjoyed the experience , I'm a bit concerned the longevity of the business . I don't know if maybe because it's a summer Friday but the place wasn't too full . I did jokingly asked / recommended that they make the place more of a bagatelle place ( vibey , trendy ) but I also understand that they want to keep it more traditional and is probably the draw for the older schooled customers . Sometimes restaurants have to adapt and try a different concept but if they've been open this long , then maybe they're doing something right and I understand the demand . I would come here for a special occasion , they offer prix fix for dinner and a la carte during lunch which I wish I knew prior to making dinner reservations. read more

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My wife and I have been patrons and huge fans of Chez Catherine for nearly 30 years. Last Friday, we happily celebrated our 39th anniversary there with another very fine lunch. It's always a pleasure to be greeted like old friends by owner Stephane Bocket and seated at what we think is the best table in the tastefully decorated, elegant restaurant. We both chose the prix fixe menu. For starters, my wife had the always terrific moules and I a lovely mixed salad. We both chose beef bourguignons for our main course and asked Stephane to suggest wine from the by-the-glass list. His selections of a chablis for my wife and pinot noir for me worked perfectly with the outstanding bourguignons. We finished by sharing a delicious Baba au Rhum, prepared by Stephane at tableside. Dining at Chez Catherine is always a special event to us. Everything about it is first class. If you are unfamiliar with Chez Catherine, it has been one of New Jersey's Top 5 restaurants for nearly 40 years. We recommend it highly and urge lovers of fine dining to not wait but reserve a table NOW. We're sure you'll find it to be as special as we do. read more

Very nice service. Generally attentive. Small place with maybe 6 tables. It's nice and quiet with couples and small groups. Food was good, not great. I would say all generally cooked well but for me lacked some depth in flavors. They were all good but didn't knock me out of the park. Service was spectacular. Cute spot for a safe night! We didn't drink that night but the wine selection is spectacular! read more

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From the moment we walked in we felt we were going to have a wonderful experience. The maitre d' was very friendly and entertaining. The dining room was quiet and inviting. I used AI to give me nice wine pairings for my escargot and duck. The maitre d' was very impressed by my AI research. The food was great and the atmosphere perfect. Worth the price! A great experience. read more

Great food and service. Stephan and Milan were very attentive and on point! Beautiful, elegant space. Looking forward to our next visit and maybe trying one of the monthly wine dinners which is a nice offering. read more

Great experience here, would give 4.8 stars. They have a good drink menu with mixed drinks and wine. They offer a limited menu but it was delicious. Service was personal and unrushed. 1. Mussels - Delicious broth, not too much volume. 2. Escargot - Not as oily as I've had at other places but still very good. 3. Dover sole - Prepared and filet'd in front of you. Soft, buttery and good amount. 4. Blueberry cup - Loaded with blueberries. Warm fruit cup. 5. Creme brulee - Perfectly made. Classic flavor. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant for a romantic or special occasion. The owner/waiter made it a fun night. read more

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Nice date night spot with classic French cooking! Great service and the food was beautifully executed. We had escargot, mussels, steak tartare, melon/ham, steak, duck, tiramisu, and creme brûlée. Not a bad dish in the bunch. The complimentary bread was fantastic as well- warm and crunchy! My steak was served medium well instead of medium rare and they replaced it for me. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Been in the area 21 years and as long as I've known about this place I've wanted to go there but never got around to it until recently. Very expensive. 300+ for two people who didn't drink. I got the 4 courses (includes cheese which should be on any French table) and my partner got 3 courses. From start to finish, food fantastic. Service nearly but not totally perfect. What's lacking here is ambience. It's very stodgy, stuffy. Fancy 1983 decor with half walls and drop ceilings. Tiny house. Music choices were head scratchers. Should be all French music to infuse the place with a French mood. A badly needed infusion bc nothing about the decor says "French food 300 bucks please!" The decor says Garlic Rose in Cranford. This oddly impacts the "experience" which for 300 bucks (did I say that already?) matters. The waiters were French accented. Were they Canadian? Who knows. Very nice. True what another reviewer said about waiter making the same jokes to all the tables -- the place is so small that you can hear all convos and discussions, so, to me, that is NOT intimate. It's too quiet (cue some music) to have any type of private convo above a whisper. Will we go back? I think so. With the right crowd. The food was very very special. The location (almost like part of the hotel and on a busy road with mysterious parking in the back) and the ambience detracted. read more

We returned to Chez Catherine to celebrate our 21st wedding anniversary during the easing of the Covid virus. They did a nice job of setting up for alfresco dining and providing some low key ambiance. Service was consistent throughout the night. The menu was more limited due to Covid and the warm weather. Appetizers: Chilled cucumber/mint soup-good and beautifully presented but lacked salt Mussels-very good Entrees: Dover Sole-good- did miss the table side deboning of prior visits Dessert: Strawberry souffle We enjoyed our dinner at Chez Catherine. However, through no fault of their won, I feel the Covid situation did affect the ambiance and to some mild degree-the food. Still a nice choice in Westfield for traditional French cuisine. read more

This is the note I sent to the restaurant after we left, and have received no response. Posting as a formal review: We just left your restaurant and I have to tell you, we were extremely disappointed with the service and the food. We had to wave down someone any time we needed something, the wait for menus was ridiculously long, not once did a waiter check on us to see if we needed anything or to ask how our food was, I personally ordered the scallops and was brought 3 scallops and 4 string beans- this is insane, especially for what we paid. For what you charge, the food and service should be exceptional, and both were far from it. read more

This is probably my 5th time here and I've never been disappointed here. The cocktails are excellent The appetizers are always good and generous amount. The steak and the veal chop were very tender and flavorful. The desserts were also unique. I like the fact that they use a lot of egg white based desserts. Would return again for another special occasion! read more

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Had dinner the last Friday. Good attentive service. Food was excellent. The Sole menuiere was excellent according to our friend, as well as the steak tartar. My husband said they make the best one ever, including some of the top best restaurants in NYC. My scallops were good too. The soufflés were wonderful too. Not many restaurants serve it anymore. They always have them. Best French restaurant in NJ and one of the best in NYC too. read more

Wasn't what I expected. Food was bland. Even cocktails were just meh. Waiter had Dry jokes. He kept saying the same jokes to everybody else. $350 later- still looking for the wow factor. Will not be back. read more

Once again it lives up to its name as one of the best restaurants in NJ Great wine list and menu. My date and I both got the four course meal and every course was better then the last The duck was one of the best plate of food I have had in a long time The waiter was totally French and totally awesome If you have a special occasion it is the place to go read more

Beautiful evening in lovely atmosphere. Good food, quality service. Intimate, romantic, relaxing dinner. read more

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I went here for my graduation, and was not disappointed. I had a risotto to start which was very good but nothing to write home about. I then had the foie gras which was fantastic. The richness of flavor it had was excellent. I then had the steak with potatoes, and while New York strip isn't my favorite, I thought this was still a very solid steak (I like fattier cuts like ribeyes). The fingerling potatoes were creamy and delicious which made them a well executed side. For dessert I had the crème brûlée which was tasty, but again it was nothing to rave about. I will say though that I tried my sister's cheesecake and that was fantastic. Good service overall, but I asked for a refill on my soda and simply never got it, so that irked me. Overall a solid 4.5/5 meal. Would recommend. read more

1st time having French cuisine. We were very satisfied with our experience. Staff were attentive and pleasant. Food was great. 1st time visiting but won't be our last. read more

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Chez Catherine is an indulgence for some (i.e: me), and you won't casually get a reservation. That being said, the price fixe is not what it says on the website -its about $10/pp more, per plan. Just an FYI. Cocktails are good, wine was great, lamb chops were perfectly cooked. The owner/manager's humor was dry smartaleckyness, a good juxtaposition to the elegant, intimate ambience - a reminder to enjoy the finer things, and have some fun too. One patron started with the loud hotshot talk, clearly looking to impress his date - staff noticed this quickly and ran tactical interference to distract and de-escalate him, while she sat there looking slightly embarrassed. Overall - no negatives, enjoyed the food and experience. read more

Absolutely incredible meal. Intimate setting, perfect for a special occasion. It is expensive, but the food and service is phenomenal. You can't go wrong here. read more

Really great find! My boyfriend and I came here for Valentine's Day. My beet risotto with mascarpone cheese I had for the appetizer was my favorite thing. It was so flavorful but at the same time fresh and not too heavy. I actually loved my vegetables more than my steak, they were so good! The service was kind and not too intrusive, while still checking on us throughout the night. We chose this place because I wanted to eat crème brûlée and it did not disappoint. A must go for crème brûlée lovers! We asked for recommended wine pairings for our meal and they gave us a glass for everything, excellent pairings. It's a lovely atmosphere for a romantic evening out as well. I highly recommend. read more

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Amazing restaurant in the heart of Westfield. Delicious food and cozy atmosphere. Front of house member is agile and very funny. read more

I went here December 20th, 2023 to celebrate my mother's 60th birthday. The food was delicious ! I ordered the duck and would highly recommend the duck to everyone. The skin was crisp to perfection. The meat was juicy, tender, and succulent. The sauce was so delicious that I closed my eyes to savor the moment of every bite.The service was great! The waiter was a native of France which gave the food authenticity . In regards to the ambience The space is warm and cozy. Plenty of parking attached to the restaurant. Would definitely come back again. read more

No better restaurant for French food the way it should be! Perfection always and wonderful service! read more

Amazing food and very Inspired French staff. Felt like being transported to France. Everything we had was excellent from the fois gras to steak tartare to bouillabaisse read more

Such a great place for fancy night out! Service was impeccable and food was delicious. We got the branzino and Dover sole and both were phenomenal. Cant wait to go back some day! read more

I've been to this restaurant twice for dinner and had great experiences both times. Our server made delicious recommendations and was happy to try escargots and Sole Meuniere, classic French staples, for the first time. Their menu is prix fixe with a choice of 3 or 4 courses. I chose a 3 course menu both times and was satisfied with the portions. They start you off with delicious bread and butter. The bread was crusty on the outside and doughy on the inside and will gladly refill your basket throughout the meal, a plus in my book! Between courses they serve amuse bouche. The summer bite was dried apricots stuffed with blue cheese. Delicious! I chose escargots for my appetizer which were cooked in butter and parsley. There is plenty of melted butter left over for some bread dipping. The first time I went I ordered their duck breast. It was a substantial piece, both flavorful and filling. My friend got the sole and knew I had to order it when I went back. They prepare the sole table side in brown butter. It is a cool production. I don't typically order fish but I would order this again and again. All the flavors of the dish combined great together. The potatoes were crispy on the outside and even the vegetables on the side were cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this dish. I ordered chocolate mousse for dessert, a must try for chocolate lovers. The whipped cream is homemade and decadent on its own. I hope to come back and try other desserts on their menu. The ambiance was cozy and romantic, perfect for a date and the service was friendly and warm. This is a place to try if you love French cuisine. read more

Dunno if this gone get deleted. A long time ago maybe 5 years ago this was phenomenal. Now it's nasty. I got nasty salmon. It was fishy. Too much caper and dill to cover up the fishy smell. It's fusion french. Not really French. French American to be more precise. Gone downhill. read more

This is really my first true introduction to French cuisine, and overall some very high hits and some very low misses. Keep in mind that the menu does change seasonally but I think my comments are insightful. The service is very upscale and the waiters are very attentive to what you may want or need. Lots to commend here. Let's get to the food. The amuse bouche was light, fleshing, and not overpowering. It had scallops. For my first course, I ordered the risotto. Rather disappointing. It was too dry and severely underseasoned. I added a lot of salt. The vegetables were cooked wonderfully but the rice was quite bland. My second course was the roasted chicken with asparagus and couscous. This was quite tasty and beautifully done. The vegetables were crisp. The chicken skin was delightful and the couscous was draped with a lovely sauce. A+ For dessert, I ordered the creme brulee. Adding lemony mango to anything is not a good idea. My dining partner ordered the souffle, which was a disaster. Completely overcooked and flavorless. The prices are high so this is definitely a special occasion venue. read more

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Great restaurant with a wonderful owner! The food was fantastic some start to finish and it's a great atmosphere! We will definitely bring going back again! read more

Amazing food selection, our server was exquisite and on point (he even chose my dish)! This place was amazing, wine for each dish and we learned so much about French Cuisine! read more

Chez Catherine - Filet - French Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

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We got the mussels, steak tartar, leek soup, seared tuna, steak, vanilla custard, and berry soufflé. The portions are quite generous, but just wish the flavors and texture were a bit more pronounced. Regardless, the atmosphere is divine and made for a romantic celebration. In addition, the service was excellent and attentive, truly adding to the experience. Since I booked this place for my boyfriend's birthday, I was happy they gave his dessert on a plate that says happy birthday and that the owners/host personally wished him happy birthday! read more

Chez Catherine - Berry soufflé - French Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

Went for lunch, everything was perfect. Service, food, hospitality, decor - all phenomenal.

Chez Catherine is definitely one of the greats! 2nd time for me. The food is AMAZING- The Steak Tatar, was delicious, the Duck also Excellent, the wine was Delicious, and the Mousse is to die for. The Owner/Server is AMAZING- funny, witty, on the ball & very fun! He will definitely keep you coming back! The atmosphere is quaint, cozy & elegant. Loved It! read more

They are so nice to everyone. This is my first time to try French food. Everything is tasty to us. I like them! read more

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We have been here 4 or 5 times but not since the old owner (Didier) left. Unfortunately this place has really gone downhill. For the price now it is not worth it. Highlights: Looks more elegant Escargots were well cooked Some of the non highlights: Amuse Bouche were cheese twirls Risotto was extremely watery like soup (they did take it off the check though) My chicken was dry and nothing special (missed the old way with the crispy skin and sauce) Souffle was undercooked and watery Missed the old table side cooking such as for scallops, steak, desserts, etc... they only have dover sole Table side now Healthier menu with less sauces is just kind of bland read more

Chez Catherine - My disaster of a souffle. Extremely watery and undercooked. - French Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey