Well, we ordered 2 entrees, which were fine, but when I asked for bread at a French restaurant, they said it was a side and extra. Sorry, but when you go to a French restaurant with entrees, you expect bread. Not that I couldn't have paid, just doesn't seem right. :( My husband tried ordering 2 different beers that they were out of. I also reserved stating it was my birthday and no one even said happy birthday :( . Seems good to me for a no frills restaurant. read more

Date night. Great time! Picked out a reservation for this place based on the ambiance. Huge fan of the white palettes against the lighting fixtures they had. Not a big place, felt cozy, laid-back but still sleek. Onto the food itself, we got the cheese board as an app, with the Honey Lavender Duck Breast and Maison Wagyu Burger as our entrees. My partner and I were unfamiliar with duck so we rolled with that and were very happy with the result, partner can't stop thinking about it after dinner. As for the burger, I asked if I could remove the bun because I wanted to keep it low-carb and our server accommodated that by subbing the bun/fries with soy-glazed Brussels Sprouts which combined with the burger was definitely tasty. Service was attentive and catered to our needs in a timely manner. Overall couldn't be happier about our visit here, would try for another chill outing here again with friends next time. read more

Maison Cheryl - Cheese Plate for Two - French Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Here's a story: If The food had been spiced and properly seasoned, we would've given this five stars. It is unfortunate, because the ambience of the restaurant, the service, and the location were all great. However, my husband ordered a steak frites which was a beautiful cut of beef but completely unseasoned. Also, the green peppercorn sauce had no peppercorns! I ordered the Seabass in a curry sauce. Anybody knows Seabass knows it does not need a heavy sauce. So while the sauce was delicious, it completely overcame the fish. We'd love to give this place another shot. However, there are lots of really good restaurants in the area. read more

I don't understand why the reviews are so lukewarm. Every bite was wonderful, the drinks were fantastic. Especially enjoyed the fried green tomato first course and the Cajun chicken + shrimp. read more

The food is fantastic. I have tried something different every time and have been thoroughly impressed. Ben always has a great cocktail recommendation to pair with the food, although at this point , he knows what to make me without being asked. The layout of the restaurant is set up very cleverly to utilize all the space available. Highly encourage anyone to try out the food and friendly bar service. read more

18 months after my first visit to Maison Cheryl, I went back for dinner on a Sunday night. The service was 100x better than it was in September 2021. We did not have to wait long to place our order, food came out timely, and our server constantly checked on us. We ordered the cauliflower and shrimp tempura as appetizers and they were both delicious. I had the salmon as my entree and it was a really good portion size - the poached egg fried in panko breadcrumbs was so unique. We had the chocolate tart for dessert which was just OK. read more

Maison Cheryl - Salmon entree with beans and poached egg - French Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Absolutely LOVED Maison Cheryl!!!! As someone very familiar with French culture and cuisine, the experience was beyond impressive and delightful. Our group all agreed that our meals were definitely that of a 5 star authentic French restaurant. Best of all, our server, Megan, could not have been more attentive and charming. Best service and meal we have had in Arlington. We will definitely be back again soon! read more

I loved this place!! The food was amazing. The burger was juicy and the fries very crispy. The french toasts were to die for. Everything on their menu looks great and I need to come back for more. The atmosphere is nice and feels like a European cafe. read more

Maison Cheryl - Truffle Wagyu Burger - French Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Huge disappointment for a high price tag. There were numerous issues with our service (orders not submitted or submitted incorrectly, leading to long waits and water refills were essentially nonexistent), but the real issue here was the food. I spent over $100 for fatty, tough steak and raw dough. Three quarters of my food was inedible... this is sadly not an exaggeration. Others in my party were served cold food or items they didn't order. The singular highlight was the Pinot Grigio. Absolutely delicious. It would've been a better investment to get 5 glasses of that and actually enjoy what I'm paying for! read more

The salad that I had was delicious and the service was great. The ambiance and decor were lovely.

The Good, The Bad and the Ugly.... First the good - nice menu, good food and wine choices, attentive service and most of the food was fresh and tasty. The bad - The sea bass dish one person ordered in my party was dropped on the floor and so the rest of us were served our dinner while they re-cooked the sea bass. 10-12 minutes later (while the rest of us were halfway if not more done) the fish arrived. Maison Cheryl did nothing to compensate us. The bass was still charged, desserts were not comped...nada. Not a good way to run your restaurant. The ugly - Person who ordered the sea bass had horrible food poisoning early the next morning. She thought the fish was undercooked..... read more

I've been to Maison Cheryl somewhere in the ball-park of a dozen times since it's opening and each time has been more delicious than the last. The atmosphere is charming -sleek modern and elegant. The staff has always been kind and professional. Then there's the food. Overall the menu is incredible! Tons of unique and interesting choices that make you want to keep coming back to try them all. One of my particular favorites is the Bucatini with fried Burrata. A true indulgence to be sure! Already one of my favorite pastas, the dish is a masterful blend of a light, bright and complex sauce with the decadence of the fried cheese on top. It's something I've never seen anywhere else! Truly, I can't wait to go back. read more

We had lunch here and found it quite tasty-I had the beet salad and my wife had the salmon. Also had a delicious strawberry chocolate torte. Friendly and efficient service too! Will have to go back for dinner. read more

Wonderful brunch at Maison Cheryl! Everyone in our group was very happy with their choices. I had the french toast which was light and fluffy with a delicious creme brulee. We will definitely be back! read more

Service was pleasant and attentive. Food items lacked flavor, sadly. I asked for the burger to be well-done which might have been better at medium but the hot honey chicken sandwich was absent the heat. The honey itself lacked much punch which was likely the culprit. May try again. read more

Lunch was dismal. I had an overcooked boring hamburger for $29. The cocktail I ordered was Ok; but nothing noteworthy. Overall, I found this place overpriced and mediocre. read more

I paid 150$ (not including tip) for a steak, a seafood dish, appetizer, one cocktail and soft drink all for it to be served to me on a metal tray by someone wearing jeans and Nike's. This place is way too casual and food quality is roughly the same as Clyde's while charging Michelin prices. read more

Very pretty restaurant in the heart of Clarendon. We had a lovely bartender, tasty cocktails and delicious truffle parmesan frites. What more could you want? read more

We visited on a Sunday evening for a family dinner. The service was flippant and inattentive and the French bistro classics were either not well executed or not available (no duck confit). The seafood pasta was below par. On the other hand, the burger was excellent as were the shushitos and Brussels. At the price point, the mains did not wow however would be a good place for a snack and drink (Not recommended for a family dinner) read more

My husband and I went here last night for dinner. The atmosphere is really nice, but we were not impressed with the food/drinks. The wine was very warm, for red wine it shouldn't be warmer than the room you are sitting in... it was almost hot. The Buffalo cauliflower appetizer was good no complaints there. However our entrees were a big issue. My husband got the steak frites which is $45. We had to send the steak back to the kitchen because it was raw. They recooked it for us and it was still super rare. There were no fries with it, it's actually potatoes so keep that in mind. Green beans were not good. For $45, he ate only a few bites of the dish... back to my dinner. I chose the salmon. The flavor was good but it was the skinniest salmon I had ever seen. It was so thin, by the time I got the skin off there wasn't much left. We usually get dessert but we were just ready to get out of there after our entrees. So for $150, we had a few bites of super rare steak, a skinny salmon filet, and two glasses of some super warm red wine. And as of this morning my husband has been very sick to his stomach probably from the very rare steak. read more

Maison Cheryl - Seared Salmon - French Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Went for restaurant week. I have to say I haven't experienced a bad meal in a while. I had the duck breast and ceasar salad. Both very bland and the presentation was underwhelming. My friend felt the same about the truffle fries and salmon dish. This surprised us because the reviews were above 4 stars. Looking around it didn't seem like we were the only ones not satisfied. Maybe an off night? read more

Maison Cheryl - Not very appetizing. - French Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Negative star. Shitty service. Don't come here. Owner and chef was rude and the food server told us "it is what it is."

DO NOT EAT HERE UNLESS YOU WANT HAIR IN YOUR FOOD. AWFUL MANAGEMENT- Debbie. If I could rate this place 0 stars l would. Came here on nye expecting a great meal and found 2 hairs in 2 of my courses. The manager said the best she could do was offer 25% off. Do not come here, much better options in Arlington/DC area. read more

My friends and I had a very nice dinner at Maison Cheryl - a first for all 5 of us. The drink menu included a small, but nice selection of mocktails. As a non-drinker this is something that was a pleasant surprise and not something you find often. Off to a great start! We had the truffle fries and brussel sprouts for starters - truffle fries were good but the brussels were delicious! I was honestly sad I had to share them with my friends :) For the main course I ordered the ratatouille and polenta, which was good but the flavor could be bigger and better. It was the weak point of the meal for me. Two of my friends really enjoyed their wagyu burgers and said they were delicious. The other friend had the bucatini and burrata and wasn't wowed - she ate the burrata but left half of the bucatini. For dessert we wanted to order the croissant donuts but they were already all sold out at 8:30 - and it was not very busy. Very disappointing! Instead we ordered a slice of chocolate cheesecake and some Madelines - both were very good, but the baked-to-order Madelines were so yummy! I'd like to come back and give the restaurant another try, but it's rather overpriced especially for such a casual spot. read more

Maison Cheryl - Ratatouille and Parmesan polenta - French Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

The maison recently took their menu off the street, meaning the prospective guest is not informed of the $17 upcharge to add FRIED SHRIMP to a Caesar salad (base price $16) until they're seated. Cocktails are similarly fancy speakeasy prices, but this is a far cry from a fancy speakeasy. I assume these dudes looked up the per capita income in Arlington and let their imaginations run wild. Steer clear. read more

We had a delightful Christmas Eve dinner at Maison Cheryl. It's a cozy restaurant, and the service was warm and attentive with just the right touch of added festivity. And the food - oh the food! I splurged on the seabass, which was delicious and memorable. I've never had fish cooked so perfectly! And the coconut rice and delicious green curry sauce were unforgettable as well. We also loved the crispy cauliflower as an appetizer. The baby scallop and shrimp orecchiette pasta was the least impressive item of our feast. Good and plentiful, it simply wasn't as special as the other items. We didn't have room for dessert, but we're eager to try the baked to order madelines. read more

My friend and I arrived for dinner at Maison Cheryl and were greeted warmly and seated immediately. The bistro was clean and visually appealing. Tables were sanitized. The server went out of his way to get to know us and make us feel like old friends. The service was impeccable, and the individuals with whom we interacted were friendly and very knowledgeable. Before perusing the menu, we chatted for a while over a couple of the house cocktails, which were amazing! With dinner, we enjoyed an incredibly delicious and uncharacteristically bold Pinot Noir (Belle Glos) -- This is coming from someone who has never before met a Pinot Noir that she liked! Dinner was delicious! As main courses, we ordered the steak frites and the duck breast. Both were cooked perfectly to order and were mouthwatering. Unlike a typical steak frites, this steak was huge, thick and juicy -- not a hangar steak. The sauces on both the steak and the duck were delicious and not overpowering. (A nearby diner raved about how incredible the bucatini with burrata and herb sauce tasted, so I'm anxious to return and try that dish!) Sadly, we were too full for dessert. The server not only brought us a box for the leftover steak, but he offered to wrap it in Saran Wrap so that none of the delicious sauce would leak. For sports lovers, there were two TVs broadcasting the Sunday night games (with the volume muted) over the bar, which could be seen from any of the dining tables. In short, we had a fantastic dining experience from start to finish and will return! read more

Have been ~12x since it opened. It started great and we loved it. The last two times have been abysmal. They've forgot food both times, drinks were terrible, service was lazy, music is off (50s diner music), floor has been slick like it was mopped with oil, etc etc. I want to love the restaurant so much and used to but it's just gotten so bad lately. read more

Madison Cheryl is a very welcome and wonderful addition to the DC, Arlington and Clarendon areas. The space is beautiful and inviting, full of warm spirit and definitely love of Parisian cuisine. The service when we dined at the bar was perfect.  We ordered the seared Salmon with Roasted New Potato, Trumpet Mushroom, Piquillo Peppers, Baby Heirloom Tomato, Tarragon Beurre Blanc. It was light and flavorful. We also ordered the Maison Wagyu Burger. The flavor and seasoning as well as the fries were spectacular. Although full from our entrees we indulged in the made to order Madeleines. They did not make it to a to go box. We can't wait to return and also recommend it highly. read more

Have to agree with Chris. The staff was super nice but the food was not what it said it was. Caesar salad had a weird orange dressing and shrimp tempura was served covered in sauce. And the prices are STEEP - $45 for steak frites?! We told the manager what we thought - he was very nice - but still were given the full bill. We won't be back anytime soon. It's sad, because the concept sounds promising and we need more nice restaurants in the area. read more

Excellent dinner - everything seasoned and cooked perfectly and service was great. Our second visit and we will keep coming back. read more

Maison Cheryl - Grilled Chilian Seabass - French Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This was my second time for brunch and I brought four friends from Maryland--their first time. Excellent brunch selection and service! Despite the lovely variety of offerings, we settled on the French Scrambled Egg platters and the Breakfast BLTs. Every bite was delicious and plates were presented beautifully--terrific service, too. (And the coffee, delicious also!) The parking was so convenient--right across the street! read more

We've stopped in here before for app's and drinks and this time tried the dinner meals. Cheese plate, Tomato Tartine, Seabass and Scallop/Shrimp Orechiette...all good. But we were surprised to see that the Old Fashion's my wife had ordered with the rye, Whistlepig, was $50 each drink; she had 3 in the night. Surprise, the Whistlepig she had asked for, well they only had 10 yr Whistlepig. But that rye at other places we frequent costs ~ $17 a shot. ?? Bill says the Cocktail was $6 and the Whistlepig was $44. So lesson learned. With so many other places available around there or a short drive to Trio, not sure if/when we'll be back. Note: if you go to this place; ask how much the drinks cost IN ADVANCE; or keep walking. read more

I highly recommend this space for a special event or large gathering. A lovely open space, it was the perfect setting for my daughter's bridal shower. The staff was attentive and easy to work with through the entire process, especially Natalie and Chef Maher. The food was delicious and freshly prepared and they came through with special requests. Very pleased with the entire process. read more

Came here for a date and shared a few "snacks" (shishito peppers and the cheese plate), one appetizer (the beet and citrus salad), an entree (the sea bass), and dessert (pot de crème). All were terrific; the cocktails were even better. Service on a Wednesday evening was great: food pacing was good and the waiter (who said he was also the bartender) was the right amount of attentive and helpful. We liked the ambience, it was pretty low-key. It wasn't cheap (but with all we ate and drank we weren't expecting it to be), but we will be back. read more

Delicious meal and great service at Maison Cheryl last night. We started with a couple of Old Fashioneds which had the right proportion of bourbon, sweet and bitters. Shared the shrimp tempura and Brussels with bacon and goat cheese. Both very good and generous portions. I finished with the boulebaisse which had a goodly amount of mussels and shrimp in a tasty broth. My companions had the sea bass and ratatouille which were equally good. Finished with the flourless chocolate cake and espresso crème brûlée. All in all a very fine meal. We will be back. read more

Wonderful atmosphere and the food and drinks are fantastic. This place has been a great date night for my wife and I and also a great place to get a craft cocktail at the bar. Service is very attentive too. I really like this place, it quickly has become my favorite restaurant and rivals DC read more

Absolutely phenomenal!! The bucatini is to die for and the Madeline's...OH MY GOSH!! I cannot put into words how good the Madeline's are.

Amazing service and exellent food ..my friend and i enjoy everything from the chicken to the sea bass..thanks to chef robert.

Great food and drinks, with a great atmosphere away from the 21-24 crowd that fills many nearby places. Bar tenders and owners are locals and super friendly. read more