Decided on this place for his birthday dinner, and so we were treated to another great meal. A bottle of wine, mushroom soup, goat cheese cake/salad, lamb shank, short ribs, pot au chocolate, key lime pie, and coffee. There was absolute perfection in every dish we had. They brought out knives for our short ribs and lamb shank, but we didn't need them! We'll be back - definitely! read more

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We went here for my wife's birthday on a trip to NY state and really enjoyed it. The layout is a bit odd but the staff are very welcoming and helpful. Sevice in general was a high point. The food was also very good. We shared Oysters which were a bit expensive at $4 each. I had the Pile Fish which was delicious and delicate in a nice understated sauce. Very French. I finished with the Creme Brûlée which was delicious as always. It was a very good experience. read more

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Had the pork Osso Buco with potatoes. Pork was very tender and flavorful. Nice size portion. Wait staff was on point. Clean restaurant. Unfortunately the restrooms were out of order the Friday night we were there. Good food though read more

Le Canard-Enchaine - French Near Me - Kingston, New York

Smooth seating and welcoming staff! First of all, the bread and butter were amazing -- had 3 baskets and I still want more. The CT east coast oysters were delicious and perfect in size and chew. We then ordered the escargot-- absolute perfection in garlic, olive oil and herbs. Soak all that up with the bread, of course! The goat cheese cake was a treat indeed-- drizzled in a honey balsamic, w crunchy walnuts, apple slices and greens. We went onto our entrees.... The lamb shank was delicious with the meat falling off the bones. The raisins and the tomatoes stood out in the sauce and never overwhelmed the meat. The flour less chocolate cake is a nice ending with an unbeatable moisture amidst a strong chocolate flavor. read more

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Went for my second visit and wasn't disappointed. I got a bit tipsy on a bottle of red and didn't even realize they served me the wrong goat cheese salad until after I got home. I suppose that's a testament to how good the food is right there; anything they put in front of me is delicious. I definitely recommend the mushroom soup - wow. Earthy and flavorful, I could eat that every day. I'm already looking forward to my next visit. read more

Very good French cuisine. Love the ambiance. We got seated immediately. I was celebrating my birthday. read more

Le Canard-Enchaine - Duck - French Near Me - Kingston, New York

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Well we're going top shelf folks up here in the hinterlands. With my son and two friends. This is a classic French restaurant with a beautiful panache Starting with kir royale, a traditional French aperitif with champagne and crème de cassis, served in the requisite flute glass and gin Beefeater Martini with the mandatory three olives. Well Ludi incipiant! Kathy is our waitress and she's a local and absolute riot!! "Don't be shy boys!" So it's soup a L'onion gratinee. Chicken liver pate and 1/2 dozen oysters. Then entrees two 1/2 ducks with a special request of red cabbage a veal cutlet over mashed potatoes white wine shiitake mushrooms. My onion soup is just delicious and the perfect temperature not scolding! They tell me the pate is beyond expectations. The oysters just amazing! Long Island Blue Point. Great time of year to eat them. Always the rule, only eat oysters during a month with an r We end the meal with espresso Also sharing a chocolate mousse. Finis et magnifique! read more

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Went for a birthday dinner. Kind of a weird entrance during winter as some doors are shuttered and initially it looked closed. We found an entrance and were greeted by someone at the bar. Led us to a table away from main dining area (which was kind of weird) but service was prompt and friendly. We tried a lot of dishes and all were good: vegetable tower, oysters, branzino, lamb shank, pot du crème. Also had some cocktails. Nice interior minus the fake plastic foliage everywhere. Little bit chilly inside during our dinner. Overall, good meal but not a 5 star experience. read more

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Food is exceptional. Soups, salads steak and special. However Jean Francois has passed on. A professional waiter is hard to find. The young people need a little more training on attentiveness. Even when busy, keep visiting your tables. Water refills, asking about meals, get table smiling, bring (after request) and pickup bill a little more promptly. Ambiance is so homey and cafe like A great , even though pricey , experience. read more

This place is a must on their French onion soup alone!! Who doesn't love a good onion soup? But so many are so similar. Le Canard's is a level above, with a more complex and delicious flavor profile, and noticeable taste of beautiful herbs. Really quite a soup. The rest of the menu, from the duck to the steak to the desserts were all delicious. The ambiance is cozy and romantic without being overly pretentious as some French bistros sometimes are. Really just perfect. Go now! read more

Le Canard-Enchaine - French Onion Soup - French Near Me - Kingston, New York

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Food & service were amazing. We have been raving about our meal since the moment we left the restaurant. A total 10/10 -- best meal out that I have had in a long while. read more

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Feels like Chicago in the 90s! Great staff, great food. Great ambiance! Id go for the french onion one of the salads and a steak...old school (the rosemary garnish is a bit funny) but overall superb and reminds me and my wife of the good ol days read more

I came here last April for a special birthday. When I arrived I was greeted with a smile and happy birthday wishes. Unfortunately after that, everyone was harried. Yes, it was a busy Saturday night, but the service was strange. It started with a weirdly friendly server. Then different servers came over thinking it was their table. We received our wine and then it took awhile to take our order. Very disorganized. Fortunately, the food was good. I ordered the duck and it was perfectly cooked. I ordered the sauce on the side, because I really wanted to taste the duck. I also ordered the escargot. Very nice, but needed a touch of salt. My husband was happy with his lamb and soup. The dessert was not great. The apple tart tasted a bit old and dry. My glass of wine was just ok. At the end our meal, yet another server plopped the check on our table. When we left, there weren't any goodbyes either. Would I come here again? Probably. I still gave it four stars. I enjoyed my duck so much. However, I guess I wanted it to feel like a special evening and the lack of service was disappointing. Glad it was just the two of us. read more

Food was pretty good. Pate was tasty. The half duck for 42 bucks consisted of a leg and a wing with a little breast meat. Part of the breast was missing or they buy tiny ducks. Chocolate mousse was not sweet enough. Cappuccino was bitter. Waitress not friendly. Not greeted by an uninterested bar man. Offered a really bad table which I refused. The place was mostly empty. I think the people who work there need hospitality training read more

We're from West Hollywood and are in town for a family reunion that happened to fall on our first wedding anniversary, and this restaurant was the perfect choice. The meal was exceptional from start to finish. The tomatoes in the salad were incredibly fresh, and the lamb was cooked to perfection with generous portions. The tangy sauce that accompanied the dish was an unexpected but delightful surprise. The staff was attentive and friendly, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. read more

Le Canard-Enchaine - Lamb - French Near Me - Kingston, New York

Excellent food. The best French onion soup ever. The bread is yum. The steak was yummer. Very bistro-chic. Very good service!

The restaurant is like a French bistro in decor and ambience. The service was friendly and attentive. But the star of the restaurant was the food. We were 3 for lunch. The mussels were the best we've ever eaten. I had the vegetarian sandwich and it was delicious. The bread was as good and crispy as you could get. The third entree was a salad with egg,bacon etc.. it was good but compared to the mussels and sandwich just fair. Five stars plus read more

The food is very very mediocre with fine dining prices. The staff is not what you would expect from a supposedly sophisticated restaurant and menu. So many other better restaurants in Kingston and Hudson Valley. read more

Wow, who knew a small town could deliver such high quality food! We absolutely loved our dinner here. Food was fantastic and the service was great. *Bread - their bread was so fresh and delicious. *Classic garlic escargot - wonderful. Dip the bread in this sauce! *Bass - amazing. Their sauce was to die for. Perfectly cooked. I cleaned the plate!! *Duck - delicious. Has to be from the restaurant name right? My boyfriend ordered this and now loves French food. *Tare tatin - apple dessert with ice cream, just beautiful. *cotes du Rhône - smooth red wine that I really enjoyed Highly recommend Le Canard! read more

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What are ya doing YELP plz?! Umm I ain't from here, a bit south but lived here for a while now. This restaurant.... I swear, if it did a mite of steak & pom frittes with a green sauce-deliverable.... holy crap-not for the cost of a first born child? Whoa! I've eaten st at their restaurant or his, sorry Chef! When I sold everything in nyc, moved up here..... this was my secret place. Please don't tell anyone! Plus..... rumor has it he has something to do with the freakin dangerous soups st at Si--At Ai... that is correct. Thank you Ai! Umm where were you please? Ohh yea-Dockside freakin Potato Salad-Yumm & their fabulous RoastBeef Sandwiches there holy shit yum! It it Teri's Deli? Did I pass please? Yeah! Really? Ok. Whad I win? Peace out. You won YELP. I'm completely cray now & u just got me to write another review & I ate nothing kinda.... well... um. Forgetaboutit holy moly hope this helps some amazing person near Kingston! Wishing y'all Comfort & Joy! read more

We dined here for the first time, and our waitress Morgan made it an exceptional experience. My wife had the lamb shank, which was delicious, and I had the 1/2 chicken, which was delicious, as well. The cabernet wine Morgan allowed us to sample, and we ordered it, as it was excellent in body and flavor. Again, service was outstanding, and the only reason for the 4 star food rating was due to the size of the portions. We undertand that French cuisine portions are often not what one would get if dining any other cuisine, but in America, we expect the portions to be adjusted to fit the price. Nonetheless, would highly recommend based on our overall experience. read more

Fantastic long standing French restaurant with a terrific menu and wonderful service. Beautiful inside

Popped in for lunch and was immediately seated and welcomed by my server. Ordered the French Onion soup the duck confit. Both were on point, rich/deep flavors. Great food and service. Looking forward to next time. read more

Le Canard-Enchaine - French Onion Soup - one of the best you'll have. - French Near Me - Kingston, New York

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This was one of the best meals we had in the Hudson Valley. It's an authentic French restaurant and we really enjoyed the traditional dishes like escargot. Their French onion soup is crave worthy! It was also nice to have a great selection of wine by the glass. The service was excellent as well. I think this is a perfect restaurant for a romantic night out, a business dinner, or lunch with the girls. If we lived closer we would be regulars. read more

I have been going to Le Canard-Enchaine since 2010, when a friend introduced me to it and Jean Jacques. The place is stellar, and if you visit Kingston, I recommend it for dinner. The quality is as good as or better than the better Manhattan bistros, but the prices are average. Having a place this good in Kingston is an important addition to Kingston's restaurant scene. I also live in NoHo, Manhattan, so I have comparison points, and I save my French dining for Le Canard-Enchaine. There aren't many comparable places in upstate New York, and it is more than competitive for Manhattan. Jean Jacques, who attended Le Cordon Bleu and is now running Le Shack in St. Philip, Barbados, is at once a fine pastry chef and a fine chef de cuisine. He created most of the recipes. The quality has remained high and stable since JJ moved to the Caribbean. Among the excellent dishes I have had there in the past year or two are the French onion soup, duck liver terrine, roast duck, confit of duck, crusted salmon, and trout amandine. There are ever-changing specials, which are always great. The desserts, especially the pastries, are phenomenal, so leave room. read more

Remains consistently excellent. Took off half a star for inexplicably loud music. Located in downtown Kingston. Street parking easy. Very good service. Wonderful fresh baked bread. Ordered chicken liver paté: sublime, served with a few apple slices and gherkins and micro greens. Croque Madame very good. Niçoise salad also very good: a generous serving of seared tuna in a bed of frisée, eggplant, zucchini, and red peppers, with three fingerling potatoes in a subtle vinaigrette. Ended with a magnificent crème brûlée. The restaurant is a throwback, a series of rooms with art and posters on the walls; great ambiance. If they would only turn down that music. Recommended. read more

Came here after a super long day, by myself. At first I was hesitant because I thought I was gonna be totally underdressed. I got a seat at the bar, the vibes were lit, and the staff was super friendly. I don't eat bread, or white vegetables and they totally accommodated substitutions. The vegetable medley that replaced the fries with my steak was probably the best I ever had. This was a super healthy paleo style meal. Meat and vegetables! As you can see I ate it all! read more

Le Canard-Enchaine - French Near Me - Kingston, New York

The ambiance was cramped and a little noisy, but okay. The server was very nice but slow. The food was horrible greasy and salty. The prices were expensive for what you got. This is a never again. read more

Great service not too imposing. Many French Restaurants are.(Thank you Christi) Great continental feeling Great French music. Oh! and most importantly the food just perfect. We travel from Long Island and it is worth it every time. Thank to all the staff for a wonderful meal However NOT a restaurant for children read more

Stopped in for lunch outside. Great decision. Service was friendly, food was superb. Escargot and a baguette. Nothing better than white tablecloths and great food. I will stop in anytime I'm in the area. read more

This is my absolute favorite place, and I would recommend it to any and everyone that is visiting Kingston! The people are so nice and always make the experience absolutely amazing. They clearly bring their authentic selves to work, which we really love. The entire vibe of the restaurant is undescribable, it's just very moody and has dim lights, very romantic and fancy but not intimidating. The food is amazing. I've never had anything bad here or all of their desserts are just amazing. It's just a place that you have to visit whenever you're in the area. Love it here! read more

Le Canard-Enchaine - Black Pepper Crusted Salmon in Honey - French Near Me - Kingston, New York

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A memorable lunch in company with a dear friend. If my eyes had been shut, I would have sworn I was eating food in France. The service and meal were reminiscent of many bistro meals in Paris, Auvergne, Bayeaux, and elsewhere. I started with an endive salad, dressed with crumbles of bleu cheese and walnuts, a classic with the addition of a few slivered apple slices. My main: beef bourguignon. It matched the versions I've had many times before--thick rich sauce, beef and vegetables that were fork-tender and delicious. A glass of Bordeaux made a nice accompaniment. And for afters, another classic: tarte tatin. Absolutely delicious. This place deserves its many accolades. What a great place to celebrate my first indoor meal after 14 months of Covid living. read more

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The most dreamyyy restaurant for a special occasion. Super rich, decadent French cuisine that is unlike any other in the area. Walking into this place I felt like I tripped into a time machine and landed in an older intimate dimly lit Parisian restaurant from the 1950s. Amazing hospitality from the servers and just an absolutely amazing experience overall! One of a kind in the most special way and perfect for a splurge occasion. read more

Le Canard-Enchaine - French Near Me - Kingston, New York

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We had a reservation for a Saturday night, and were seated pretty quickly. All of the staff sounded French, which was a nice change. We felt like we were in Paris lol. The food was very tasty, and we had a really great time there. It was also pretty busy even during covid, which was honestly nice to see. It's a very nice place to come for special occasions or fancy nights. It is pricey but worth it especially for date night! read more

Le Canard-Enchaine - Duck entree - French Near Me - Kingston, New York

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We were in the area looking for somewhere to eat and we came across this place here on Yelp. I'm glad we did. To start, we ordered the escargots special and the French onion soup. The soup was so good!!!! Anytime I go anywhere, I always have to try the onion soup and this was was phenomenal. The escargots were good. First time trying them, the dish felt a bit too oily in my opinion, but tasted great. We ordered the strip steak and the marinated mussels for our main courses. We were both happy with our choices. My steak was huge and cooked perfectly. The compound butter gave a nice touch of added flavor to the steak. We ordered some drinks, which all promptly arrived after ordering. My cocktail was delicious and perfectly made. Our server was attentive and never left our glasses empty. My only two comments are that this dinner cost over $100 per person which is pretty pricy in my opinion when each of us just had an appetizer, main course, and 2 drinks. But, it could be the norm for this area. I'm not very familiar with it. The second, there were three different silverware pieces that were placed on our table that had not been cleaned properly. Overall, we were both pleased with the food and service. I do recommend trying this place out! read more

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Amazing dinner, dessert and atmosphere! Wonderful service all! Worth the drive! Make reservations! read more

Le Canard-Enchaine - French Near Me - Kingston, New York

Came here to celebrate the birthday of two very good friends. Our waiter seemed very uninterested in us from the beginning and it showed since other than telling us he was our waiter, we never heard from him again. Our steaks were very dry (cooked way too long!) and upon watching our waiter moving from one direction to another, we interrupted and asked for a side of bearnaise sauce and we were promptly told that "we do not serve that here". Extremely disappointed since we are all foodies and have been to our share of French restaurants. He offered no solution! (was it racial? classist? we will never know, but he was extremely rude to us) There are plenty of restaurants in Kingston starving to have us dine there...this was just not one of them. Never again. read more

Went there for a birthday dinner. I've dined in 51 countries and all 50 US states. This is a solid 4 out of 5 stars for cuisine francais here in the states. read more

The food was good had better French food service and ambiance where very good. 4 people out to dine

Lovely food, perfect outdoor dining with attentive but not intrusive service. Stephane, as has been mentioned before, was professional and delightful! Sea bass, vichyssoise, lamb shank and arugula salads were stars at our table- as was a perfectly medium rare steak and divine rosemary scented hand cut "frites"- warm flourless chocolate cake was a delightul, shared dessert. The only downside was the very loud and invasive music which was finally lowered when I made it clear how obnoxious it was- after 4 other requests were unsuccessful by our servers. Conversation was impossible for the 3 of us; not acceptable at the price point and demographic of the clientele ( mature and senior adults all!) Happily, our meal ended with music lowered to a "background" volume and we will definitely return. read more