Exquisite French cuisine. Quaint but up to date setting. Beautiful presentations. We stopped in…read morefor an impromptu Sunday lunch.

In picture perfect Morey-Saint-Denis, at the bottom of the hill, lies Castel de Tres Girard. After…read morepassing through the hotel's lobby and small bar, a welcoming, cozy sitting room complete with a roaring fireplace greets patrons. It provides a decidedly old-school foil a sleek, clean modern dining room, which foreshadows the meal ahead: classic French, prepared anew. In finer weather, the expansive patio would be ideal for an al fresco meal. Either way, the floor-to-ceiling windows provide a picturesque view of Burgundian Grand Cru vineyards along the ridge above. In fabulous style, the service is perfect, unobtrusive, yet generous. For lunch, it's hard to go wrong with the Menu du Jour, two plates for 19E, three for 25E. The rabbit terrine, expertly made, rich and nuanced, served with a biting whole mustard. Pumpkin soup, spiced beautifully for the season, was creamy, soft, and warming. The chicken ballotine stuffed with herbs and laid over filling red lentils cooked in sultry demi-glace. To pair, the wine list is expansive and filled with Burgundy, at suitable prices. Castel de Tres Girard's on the must-do list for any trek on the Route de Grand Cru.

Amazing food, well versed and attentive staff. A beautiful evening dinner concluded a perfect day!read more

Amazing food and one of the deepest wine lists in all of Burgundy. Note they are closed on…read moreweekends. Their 28 euro, 3-course lunch is insanely reasonable.

Don't let this tiny restaurant fool you, it punches way above its weight. Out of a tiny kitchen…read morecome some fantastic Burgundian dishes. They may not be the fussy food that gain Michelin stars, but they will make you see stars while you're eating. This was our first meal after driving into Burgundy and one of our last lunches. The starters, including the livers and salad, the green salad, gazpacho and especially the rabbit starter were fantastic. Moving onto the 10 or so main dishes, the standouts were entrecôte, skate, cod and chicken. The owner/waiter comes off at first as brusk. But if you take a moment to ask him and informed question or ask him about a wine pairing, he lights up immediately and becomes engaged. His wine list is like a treasure trove and must have 30 to 40 pages of incredible burgundies. He was extremely helpful in finding us Wines that would pair well with what we ordered.

The only nearby restaurant open on Sunday evening, and what a find!…read more This midsized "gastronomic" restaurant is fabulous. It's along the Grand Vin Route from Beaune to Dijon, closer to Dijon, in the little village of Vasna-Romanee. We had a fabulous meal, starting with good escargot, then a melt-in-your-mouth terrine of duck foie gras with a peach marmalade. My main was a baked duck coated in honey, with potatoes and roasted figs. It was simply delicious, with great complimenting flavors. My wife had a skewer of pork tenderloin marinated in red pesto, with sweet chorizo and a creamy risotto. Also delicious. We had to work at translating the menu items, but the wait staff was very patient and helpful. For wine, we had a great 1st Cru Greve from the region, at a price we'll never see in the US. Great setting with a park view, and clearly popular with locals. I have no reluctance to recommend this restaurant if you're anywhere in the Burgundy region.