Good first meal. I got the linguine with shrimp and vegetables. The shrimp was fine. Wait time was…read morea little longer than expected but the waiter is super nice. Nice spot and view is great. We sat outside and could see the carousel moving. Great first meal in France.

Large portions, especially the starter fromage and charcuterie platter - small portion filled up…read morethe two of us before the main plates arrived! Croquet madame was excellent but the pomme fries left much to be desired.

An exceptional, charming English-style pub located in the heart of Fontainebleau…read more When the highly-rated Restaurant La Petite Ardoise turned us away for not having a reservation, we wandered up the street slightly and we're charmed by the menu and the emptyness of Le Franklin. Turns out, this was a blessing in disguise for what turned out to be one of the best meals of our trip in France. I've always loved pub and bistro fare and ambiance, and Le Franklin was no exception. Besides the necessary plate of cheese and charcuterie for apero, we ordered exclusively off of the daily specials menu: Châtaigne Veloute (Chestnut Soup) and a cut of steak referred to as a "fuax fillet". The soup is served with a dollop of creme fraiche, while the steak comes with a side of the most delicious thick-cut fries and sautéed veggies. It is difficult with all the goodness, but you must save room for dessert, as there is a seemingly never-ending list of goodies make in-house. We landed on the Profitroles and Tarte Tatin - both of which are difficult to find traditional examples of in the States. Runners up included Mousse au chocolate and a Speculoos cake. Service was excellent and even with all of our indulgences, the bill came out to around $35 a person - more than reasonable.

As you go farther outside Paris, the meals become heartier. This place has large portion sizes (by…read moreFrench standards) and is carb-heavy with generous servings of mashed potatoes, wild rice, and squash. It worked out perfectly because my brother was dining with me tonight and I think that this restaurant was perfect for him. I know that he wouldn't have been satisfied with just a cheese plate and some salad, which is what I got.

The mussel plates are great. You can get your choice of styles for about 6 euro and then add a…read morelarge draft beer and you have an awesome appetizer. Also the french fries here are amazingly good! Great place to meet the crew, to regroup after the chateau tour or take a date who likes mussels. Enjoy.

Excellent lunch here today with roast chicken fried potatoes, and vegetables and very very good red…read morebordeaux by the glass all for $55 for two. The service and food were both great. This meal was the bargain of the trip so far. On the main drag just across from the Chateau. Eat here.

Oh, we so totally enjoyed the positive, friendly vibe, as well as the the food and the beverages at…read morethis little bistro! Wine and beer seem to be their specialties, and they were quite good. Reasonably priced too. Our charcuterie board was loving made, large and delicious. We had enough there for two meals! The fresh, crusty, wheat bread was a wonderful accompaniment to the meal. Locals come here, but during this early mid-week day, it was not crowded.

From the owner: Vue sur les Halles Impossible de passer inaperçu, le bar brasserie des Halles se trouve juste en…read moreface des halles. En sortant direction rue Ducerceau, vous tombez directement dessus. Entre deux courses, arrêtez-vous pour boire un verre et faire une pause avant de reprendre vos activités. Entre midi et deux, venez y déjeuner. Plat du jour, menu et autres plats à la carte vous sont proposés.

Genial!!!!!! A place worth the trip from Paris and perfect for dinner before candlelit nights at…read moreVaux let Vicomte. I added this business after eating here and seeing that they were not on Yelp. We stumbled into the town en route to candlelit Saturday night at Vaux le Vicomte (the navette picks up just across the square). The signs past new management Andre had a rockstar dinner for 48 Euros. The chef trained in the UK and is a master of fresh ingredients. He serves what us fresh and does it unassumingly and beautifully. We started with a avocado and shrimp salad and fresh asparagus, then had veal stew and scorpion fish and finished with panna cotta and Apple pie. Lovely staff, who are super friendly. The place looks new and I would love for them to succeed. Make a stop--I promise it's worth your trip and it is leaps and bounds fresher (and cheaper) than a meal you'd find in Paris!

The three of us ordered three different meals and only 1 got finished. The chicken sandwich was dry…read moreand had the oddest sauce, the ommlet had no taste and possibly made with powdered eggs, but the croque madame was tasty. The coffee was good. Go here for coffee...only..

Lovely service so far! Great place to stop in and have some lunch!read more

Oh my goodness, what a find! We stopped here for no better reason than our apartment was right…read morearound the corner and we were in the mood for a nice French lunch. Such good luck! I started with the free-range eggs with mayo, and my wife started with the leeks with vinaigrette. The eggs were delicious, but the leeks may have been the best preparation I've ever had in my life. For our main courses, she had the egg muffin, and I had the sausage and mash. Our meal was superb. Whoever is in the kitchen has clearly learned the art of French cuisine well. Service was fantastic, the people-watching (we ate al fresco) was fantastic, and I simply couldn't think of a way to make this a better meal.

How was flying out Charles de Gaulle Airport the next day and I just arrived from Frankfurt Germany…read moreby train when I looked up a French restaurant near the Gard du Nords train station and found BB. Luca was my server and he was very welcoming in hospitable to this weary traveler. I sat on the patio towards the end of the row so I could take in the atmosphere and people watch a bit. Luca Recommended a meal with a mashed potatoes and sausage with French bread and salad and it sounded tasty so I gave it a go! All the flavors went well together; mashed potatoes were well seasoned the sausage had a good flavor, and the salad with the vinaigrette added a crunch in an extra flavor as well. I drank a French hard cider while I gobbled up my meal, which also was new for me and tasted great after I was done my meal. Luke brought me a shot with rum and some other ingredients, including lemon that definitely hit the spot after a good meal.I recommend Brasserie Belanger for anyone near GDN Train Station that enjoys great food and patio dining. Cheers!

Found the Bistro on Yelp and made reservations for 8:30pm for dinner with my son while we were in…read moreParis on our way to Germany. Just finished a long bike ride to the Eiffel Tower and worked up an appetite. Decided to go straight to the main course. They are known for Au Gratins. My son is not a cheese fan so he opted for the norvigene (smoked salmon in dill lemon and EVOO. I decided to stick with the house specialty; Landais Au Gratin (cream potatoes, duck breast and emmental cheese). The 2 German girls beside me ordered a cider with both their meals so I followed their lead. When in Paris...... Considering the temperature, I almost second-guess myself and ordered something other than their house specialty of au gratin potatoes. In the end, I was very glad I overruled that thought. Brody enjoyed his meal. He just appeared to still be hungry when it was done and a 16 year-old boy that normally has a high caloric intake, I can understand why he wanted a second meal after eating his first! The restaurant in the patio were quite crowded even though we had reservations. They still sat us within five minutes of arrival. Not that five minutes is a long time to wait, but it was still worth the wait as good as the food tasted. We both enjoyed our meals.

THE FOOD ------------------…read more= Fermier - Cheese gratin with chicken was good. Didn't blow me away, but was solid with the creaminess of the sliced potatoes and emmental cheese combined together with mixed vegetables. The cheese was very strong though, so anything else was unfortunately pretty much overpowered by it. Arrived with bread, but it DEFINITELY could use other carb options to sop it all up (e.g., rice???)! = Landais - Cheese gratin with duck. Same comment as the above, except the Landais had egg and goat cheese also mixed in with almost the same ingredients as the Fermier. THE SERVICE ----------------------- + The lone waitress, who also worked the role as greeter, cashier and bartender was friendly. + Food arrived within 10 minutes of ordering. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------------ = Small, tight restaurant. = Not many tables inside - 6 in total. + Located a few blocks away from the more touristy restaurants, towards the East, on a much quieter street. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Nada.