Food, drinks, and service were all spectacular. The bar and two dining areas are perfect for a night out with friends, or a more intimate dining experience. read more

Easter Sunday Brunch was fantastic! Service was friendly, fun, and quick. The menu has great options for delicious food, drinks, and mocktails! read more

I've been to Quenelle three times since they opened, and it's quickly become one of my go-to spots for a cute night out. The vibe is definitely the highlight. Dim lighting, chic decor, and an intimate atmosphere make it perfect for date night or a girls night. It just feels elevated without being too stuffy. Food-wise, they've been super consistent every time I've gone. I tried frog legs for the first time here and was honestly surprised by how much I loved them, definitely better than expected. The escargot and oysters were also delicious, and the drinks have been just as solid across the board. The beef bourguignon wasn't my thing but I think that was a preference thing. I don't particularly love braised shortrib and it was a shared dish with my friend. I'm giving 5 stars because my most recent visit really stood out, the service that afternoon was amazing, and our waiter even sang happy birthday to my friend (I wish I remembered his name because he deserves the shoutout). It made the whole experience feel so special, and I'll be including a video because it was such a great moment. That said, if I'm being completely honest, I'd rate it more like a 4.5 overall. The other two times I visited, the service was good but not as attentive or friendly as this last experience. Still, between the consistently great food, drinks, and the beautiful atmosphere, it's absolutely worth it, and I'll definitely be back again. read more

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My husband and I celebrated new years eve with Quenelle. Although it was a slow go to get there due to the weather, the atmosphere and service at Quenelle quickly warmed us up. We got the seafood tower, French fries, escargot, a wonderful golf drink that I dont remember the full name but it was the best drink I have ever had in my life with bananas, and dessert. It was a nice night to decompress and talk about what our goals are for 2026. The escargot was noteworthy. Delicious and delicate. The dessert i had was impressive and so so delicious and featured hazelnut balls and was gluten free. I highly recommend this establishment. Try it out. read more

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First class restaurant, and one of my favorites. Everything I've had, which is a lot, was delicious with extraordinarily deep flavors. The staff is warm, and knowledgeable. The cocktails are excellent. I often just show up and sit at the bar without a reservation. But sometimes I get a table for bigger parties. The lights and and decor are gorgeous. read more

This is my favorite restaurant in Buffalo. The food is exceptional (don't skip the quenelle, escargot and pistachio crème brûlée!). The servers are polished and on their game, but still so personable and delightful. The decor is so unique for Buffalo - really transports you to a different place! The lighting especially read more

What did I like most about Quenelle? The colors, the wine, the Quenelle dish, and my dear companions (in no particular order). I should start briefly from the beginning. The three of us like to visit new places. Quenelle is French. We wanted something simple, but in a sophisticated and elegant way. The restaurant is nice -- neat, lovely colors, stained glass windows, shiny glassware, etc. Very charming setting. From the beginning we got a bottle of sparkling water and a bottle of Cabernet Franc. We decided to have just a few small plates to start, but our server wouldn't take the order until we made choices for the whole meal. Well... That's very French, no problem. After the first food arrived, we immediately attacked the Quenelle, Escargot and Cuisses de Grenouille. The portions were actually small and could be comfortably shared for a maximum of two people. The Quenelle was simply the best! Halibut mousse in lobster sauce, a completely new experience for me. What a nice surprise. The Frog Legs were very tender and moist. Wondering why there were only two pairs of them. It tasted like chicken, anyway ;). The Escargots were prepared with a small amount of butter, almost no garlic or any herbs. It came with a stale, dry baguette toast. We had to be careful when biting into it. The oysters were delicious. Talking about 'Large Plates'. My Bouillabaisse was served in a dip bowl full of broth, and yes, seafood, but I imagined the Bouillabaisse quite differently. The soup was supposed to contain halibut and scallops, and I got mainly mussels. The scallop was chopped. I found some small pieces of fish. Was it even Bouillabaisse, or just a mussel dish masquerading as something else? I wanted my food to have a little more 'wow' factor, but no. The presentation was poor. The bread which came with the fish soup, again, was hard like a rock (ugh!). Also, the broth was too heavy on fennel for my taste. I ate it, but did I actually enjoy it fully? To be honest, not quite. We liked Coquille aux Endives Braisées the most (a scallops dish). Buffalo must be happy to have another French restaurant. You should check this place out for yourself. My experience may be the opposite of yours. Damn, Bouillabaisse! The complementary macaroons were a little treat. I chose the green one. It tasted like my childhood. read more

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As French and from Lyon we were exited to try the quenelle unfortunately there was nothing anywhere close to the real taste and texture of it !!!. Such a disappointment . Also it was over salty for the quenelle and also the steak tartare !!! Unfortunately the only French in quenelle is the name of the dishes and overpriced wines list and food! First and last we will be there Such a disappointment ! read more

Loved the cozy romantic vibe! The Christmas tree and other holiday decor was adorable. Definitely a nice spot to celebrate an anniversary or other special occasion. The food was delicious - I really enjoyed my meal of oysters, the cheese plate and beef tartare. The pistachio crème brûlée was FANTASTIC. Only reason I'm giving a 4 is service was average - didn't really add to the nice vibe of the environment and food. They had a few vegetarian options which was nice for my friend that I went with. She said her veggie quiche was delicious. Would definitely go back! read more

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Food was delicious and service at the bar was excellent. Great experience as a solo diner

Excellent food, pleasant server and a Buffalo gem in the old Rue Franklin. Will definitely be back!

This is my favorite place ever! The amount of times our friends have come here for a girls night I lost count. Best food, best ambiance, best wine. 1000/10! The owners are so kind and always make their best effort to chat and give us the best service. read more

Great food, drinks, service and atmosphere. Definitely add this to your date night spot list, or for a couple cocktail's in a laid back atmosphere. read more

Quenelle - French Near Me - Buffalo, New York

5/5 service, food and ambiance. Ribeye 5/5 Mussels 5/5 Salmon 5/5 Pistachio Crème brûlée 5/5 Well worth a stop! read more

What a welcoming atmosphere, gorgeously decorated. Love a small menu that offers a fresh wide variety of offerings. Our service was "spot on" every detail to attention was executed. We both loved the mix matched vintage silverware! read more

Outstanding both food and service. The restaurant was busy and it never felt slow or rushed. The staff is pleasant and knowledgeable. Every course was done very well. The oysters were very fresh and the mignonette was delicate and a perfect compliment. Highlights were the steak tartare, escargot, and endive salad. The mains were all very flavorful. The beef bourguignon was a fan favorite and classic flavor profile with great execution. The pistachio cream brûlée was also wonderful. The wine selection was well priced and offered great variety. We will definitely be back! read more

Cute place, I remember the old Rue Franklin and Quenelle is not that. Ambience and table spacing was great. Everyone was friendly. Attentive/available staff maybe not as much. Missing utensils several times. God bless the service staffs luck, however, in being able to wear jeans and converse with huge hair not pulled back- the only thing French Dining about that to me is that in true French form, most French don't give a feck what you care about lol. Just odd to me. Have some respect for the industry and the 80 bucks you made in 90 minutes. Lol, I have to wear a button down for half that. The wine list is small but ample and enjoyable. Average French menu, nothing crazy. In my opinion- it's a French restaurant in Buffalo. This is not a restaurant in France- while that statement may be obvious just know if you're looking to recreate the cuisine you had wherever you were vacationing while in France proper, this is not the place. The appetizers were fine- oysters, escargot, carrote and bread service. Current Duck entree and bouillabaisse were hits (not a classic bouillabaisse.). Boeuf bourguignon was just ok. Great protein, cold pommes de terre, under salted overall. We ordered all three desserts. Cranberry cake with orange glaze was a perfect holiday desert. Baked Chocolate mousse with salted caramel and creme was delicious. Pistachio creme brulee- custard was weird and pistachio underwhelming- maybe a candied/praline pistachio garnish? read more

Quenelle - Wines by the glass - French Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Our first time coming here before an event at sheas, and it was wonderful! The food was delicious and came out very quickly with a perfect cook on everything. Ordered the steak frites and coq au van chicken and both were amazing. For dessert we ordered eclairs and pistachio crème brûlée and were delicious as well. Staff are very friendly and accommodating, asking before we ordered if we had any allergies to let kitchen staff know, kept our water glasses full, and never left us having to ask for anything. The restaurant itself is very well decorated, cozy, with good music playing. The restrooms were very clean as well! We will definitely be coming back!! read more

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I really enjoyed Quenelle, especially as a gluten-free person because almost all of their dishes are gluten-free. It's gorgeous inside and the service was good. It was only their second week open when we went so there were some growing pains, but they did great. I'm really excited to go back. It's also a great spot to sit at the bar and have small bites. If you don't feel like having a full dinner. read more

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Sounded like a great restaurant and excited to try French food in Buffalo. Location disappointing, loud and dirty. One of the owners sat customers delivering her service with a distracted lack of enthusiasm. The food was just fine, not great and the price was too high. They were out of half of the things on the menu. Food, service and ambiance mediocre at best. Bits and pieces were good but I wouldn't go back nor would I recommend it. read more

Great service Food was amazing. Must try the French onion soup! So good. So good. So good.

The place was very posh and beautiful. Highly recommend their French onion soup and the dessert were phenomenal. Everyone in my party enjoyed their dishes thoroughly. The only downfall of the night was our server. She wasn't super attentive and for what you pay you would expect more of a wow factor with the experience. read more

Quenelle - Crème Brûlée - French Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Quenelle is a must try when dining in Buffalo. The decor is stunning and the vibe is so cozy and fun. I sat at the bar and the service was friendly and attentive. My only wish was that I could have eaten more. I tried the tartare, the frog legs, and the seasonal tarte. The cocktails and wine list were also on point. I came back on the weekend for brunch. The eggs Benedict was perfection. I can't wait to come back and try other dishes. Thank you for the hospitality, Quenelle! Well done. read more

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It's truly a wonderful spot in the old Rue Franklin locale. Very attentive friendly staff...definitely geared towards a younger crowd but it's great they are trying to do a French eatery in a town that has historically had them, but Webster up in North Tonawanda was the last one standing for a few years (excellent place btw..). Quenelle has wonderful PEI oysters (I grew up in New England so this is my soul food..)...very fresh. The other dishes are a work in progress. The escargot really should be done in the classic prep (this one had no parsley)...really for visuals too (this one had butter and garlic). The frog legs were really a sauté and not visually appealing... I would have done them in the flour, egg, crumb dredge. I want this place to do well and will return..it's still a relatively new joint so there are tweaks to be made. The drinks (my Manhattan) was also very good. French food in a brasserie form can be really successful...but I would stick to classic prep on these dishes. read more

Welcome to Buffalo, Quenelle! We are so happy to have you. We visited for the first time last evening and had a wonderful experience. It was nice to see the old Rue Franklin revisioned into a lovely and inviting new French restaurant. We had cocktails at the bar to start. I did not get a specialty cocktail but instead opted for a cosmopolitan, and my husband ordered their specialty old fashioned that came with a beautiful lemon rose garnish. Both were delicious and our bartender was friendly and attentive. After, we sat in the garden room for dinner. The ceiling is beautiful as it is filled with flowers. Our server, Lola, was so kind and helpful. We started with a meat and cheese board which featured some very non-traditional meats and cheese. For dinner, we had beef bourguignon and duck confit. The food was tasty and comforting. We are looking forward to going back already. read more

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Wow. Incredible. From the atmosphere to the service to the FOOD. Traditional French cooking in a cozy, Modern environment. The martini was perfectly balanced with a hint of something I won't spoil. The frites were crisp and have the BEST saffron aioli. These mussels though.... Ooooooooo my god. The both was rich, acidic, garlicky, savory, smooth, and a hint of anise. It was alive, bright. And the mussels were cooked perfectly, Top 5 mussels I have had and BETTER than the ones that I had in France. Couldn't rave about them enough. Everyone else I ate with had the same experience with their own dishes. The chicken was probably my second favorite. And do NOT skip out on the chestnut soup. It is a beautiful experience. 5/5. You don't want to miss out. read more

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If you are looking for a special experience with fantastic wine and Parisian flare dining then this is your spot. Quenelle is exactly what this neighborhood needed. As you walk into this chic bar with beautiful glassware your senses make you feel like you've just taken a trip to Paris. The menu is filled with options and the chef is willing to work with any allergies that you may have to help with the ultimate culinary experience. read more

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Food is amazing great atmosphere and delightful service. Great place for a nice cocktail.

Overall he a really nice dinner! Ambiance was great, the space is really cute. We had great cocktails, and the food was overall pretty good. The bread was solid and the namesake Quenelle dish was interesting and tasty. We were a little less impressed by our main courses -- my husband had the steak frites which featured a relatively fatty ribeye with an OK au poivre sauce and my mussels were cooked well but the broth, which can make or break the dish, was nothing to write home about. Our server was very attentive and friendly, and made sure we had everything I needed. We overall had a nice meal and this is definitely a place to check out for French food lovers! read more

Josh and Greg were wonderful. Try the quenelle, escargot, steak frites, mussels, prawns, crème brûlée and hazelnut chocolate dessert. Convenient pay parking across street. read more

Quenelle - Mussels - French Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Such a cute vibe! I'm all about the ambiance. And the food was amazing to add to it! Great service and a wonderful time. read more

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Very good classic French. Absolutely lovely wine list and cocktail list. Cozy vibe and friendly service as well!

Really enjoyed my experience a Quenelle. Our server was very helpful with pairing wines to our meal. He was very attentive too! The meal was absolutely delicious. The inside is decorated so cute and the outdoor patio feels like you're in a secret garden. read more

Surely there was serious pressure to fill the void Rue Franklin left as far as French Cuisine in the Queen City, but this spot rises to the occasion and shatters expectations. The frog legs and very duck- focused cassoulet alone would keep me coming back, but just about everything on the menu caught my eye. Looking forward to returning with a larger party to try a larger cross-section of the menu (got my eye on you beef tartare with fries). Warm and attentive service at the bar, which is where I will probably continue to dine until the warmer months when I'll gladly fight someone for a seat outside on that gorgeous patio. read more

Wonderful dinner. The food was absolutely delicious. Very attentive service. Great atmosphere .

My husband and I went last night to celebrate our anniversary. We were very disappointed with the food. The best thing we ate were the frites. The crust for the mushroom tart was gritty. The mussels were okay but the baguette was soft, making it just mushy. Mussels should have crusty or toasted bread with it. Food is definitely not worth the price. The drinks and dessert were great though. read more

What a treasure to discover Quinnell as we were visiting Buffalo. The food, the service the atmosphere simple French bistro atmosphere, very kind staff, and delicious. read more

A true return to Cafe Society for Buffalo. It is new French in the sophistication of Rue Franklin, but that is not what it is, there is the nostalgia of the past, but this is a new, refreshing contemporary place with a new, modern youthful sophistication. Well thought out and well executed, a joyful evening out with fabulous food,atmosphere and service, a special new space in a comfortable nostalgic building. Best to them ! read more

Dining at Quenelle feels less like being served and more like being ignored - with a hefty bill as a parting gift.

great outstanding lavish luxurious establishment ! top tier customer service, great customers and genuine love most of all