It was fabulous! Food and drinks were wonderful. Those with us said the duck was "amazing." French…read moreonion soup was "best ever." Their apple dessert was one-of-a-kind - truly superb! It's cozy, friendly. Thomas is the best! I highly recommend.

OMG!!!!! Hudson Valley needs to put this place on the RADAR…read more.. There's only 2 great French restaurants upstate that I highly recommend. And Brigitte Bistro is one of them!!!! Starting with appetizers to the end with Dessert. Chef Randi is an outstanding chef that deserves AA Tomasz gives you the best mixed cocktails you've ever tasted. This place is the best kept secret, But not anymore... THE SECRET IS OUT. YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED

Le Canard Enchaîné** is one of our absolute favorite restaurants. It's our go-to place for…read moreanniversaries, birthdays, and sometimes just because we feel like treating ourselves. Every visit has been consistently outstanding. The food is simply exceptional. We've tried many dishes over the years, and honestly, everything on the menu has been delicious. You can truly appreciate the quality of the ingredients and the attention to detail in every plate. The service is equally impressive--friendly, professional, and always attentive, making every meal feel special. They don't offer a kids' menu, but that has never been an issue for us because our daughter has a very French palate and happily enjoys the regular menu. If you're planning to visit, I highly recommend making a reservation for the weekend, as it tends to fill up quickly. Also, keep in mind that they're closed on **Wednesdays and Sundays**. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for an unforgettable French dining experience, Le Canard Enchaîné never disappoints. We always leave looking forward to our next visit. Highly recommended!

My husband and I were hoping to get into this French cuisine and last minute they were so…read moreaccommodating and got us in for our anniversary. It did not disappoint. The food was excellent, waitress was so friendly and helpful. We Sat outside which was very nice, if weather permits. Can't wait to visit again. I think it's hands down best in Kingston.

The French Onion Soup and Scallops are outstanding. The owner is very personable and is responsive…read moreto his customers. It is a great way to complete your Dutchess County experience.

We eat out about 3-4x a week and the best restaurants are always the ones (even at their worst)…read morethat would never leave a patron hungry. The "petit" portions and prices here are out of control and should be an embarrassment. As an example: The family next to us was a great example of starving children--first world edition. I was thinking about augmenting my salmon dish with another dish, just in case I got hungry, but when the crêpe arrived to the table next to us, the young boy looked disappointed. It was tiny and apparently they are not made fresh because when I asked they said they only had one more. How does one run out of crepes? Maybe no more bananas or Nutella? After he finished eating it, he was scraping every sign of Nutella drizzle from his plate, and then I heard him say what I think all of us were feeling. "Mom, I'm still hungry" with which his mom asked the server for something else, and meanwhile, my husband and I looked at each other and smirked in accord. Our dishes (shown) were about $18 each and we did leave dissatisfied and still hungry. The quality of the food was very good, but two shrimp tacos with barely anything inside them was literally shameful and shocking, and my husband who had low blood sugar was hoping this would help but it did nothing. The place is undoubtedly charming, the servers wonderful and accommodating, but the food on a Sunday brunch needs to be reviewed, and attention must be paid to the fact that brunches are usually the first meal of the day for many, and with that people expect something substantial to kick off the day until dinner. Add another taco. And don't let us ask for more bread or another meal for another $18. It doesn't fly. If you want a hearty brunch I suggest another restaurant.

A delicious afternoon lunch with great service, set in a cozy antique automobile inspired setting…read more Located close to Columbia County airport if you are flying. The french onion soup is perfect, not overly salted like most places, and in a rich hot broth. My husband was raving about the burger. The house made bun looked excellent. Unfortunately I didn't get to have a bite because he enjoyed and ate it so fast! I ordered the duck confit, perfect tender meat with a simple salad and good fries. We enjoyed the apple tarte tatin which did not disappoint. Served with a medley of fruit and not too sweet. The cherry on top was getting to speak with husband and wife owners Patrick & Astrid. You know they are passionate from the taste of the food alone. We can't wait to return. Merci!

The chef is fantastic . We've been multiple times and never disappointed. I ordered the special…read moreeach time and it is wonderfully prepared. Sometimes the servers can be brusk as two friends I told to go there reported to me. Of course that is part of the dining experience as well. We usually get the owners wife who is quite charming . Dine earlier then later if you can.

My first visit to "Le Quai" yesterday and the food, service, and atmosphere was perfect! I'm…read morelooking forward to returning again soon!

Overall this was still a positive experience. Now I adore French food! It is probably the best in…read morethe world if you take both sweet and savory flavors into account. It is one of my favorite cuisines to cook and eat, so I was very excited to try this place. However, the service actually outshined the food here. Our server was kind, attentive, friendly and went out of her way to make sure we enjoyed our meal. The restaurant wasn't busy that night, we were only one of two tables seated. The escargot was absolutely hands down by far the best thing we ate. I could smell it before it even came to our table! The mushroom sauce was rich, flavorful, herbaceous and so so fragrant. The snails were perfectly cooked and tender! My only critique of this dish was that I wish it was served in puff pastry rather than fillo dough. If you are feeling brave this dish is a must order! The house salad was okay. It was under seasoned. It had some pear slices and tomatoes. It was well dressed with a dijon vinaigrette. The sad part was the mesclun mix, it was old and slimy. I had to eat around the slimy bits which was gross. Now with vivid memories of the last time I had duck confit dancing through my mind, for my entree I ordered the duck confit. I took a bite of this with expectations high and was immediately perplexed. Confit is supposed to be moist, tender, decadently rich and flavorful because the duck is slow cooked in its own fat, which this wasn't. Could not have been. If I was told that this duck was roasted instead, I wouldn't have argued that it was confit at all. But then I tried to fork one of my vegetables. All the root vegetables were still hard and also unseasoned. I don't even understand this. The haricot vert were well cooked but unseasoned. The beef bourguignon fell flat. The sauce was too thin and the root vegetables were also hard on top of this dish. I loved the mashed potatoes because they reminded me of my Nonna. Hers were made with salt water and butter but not with cream so draw your own conclusions lol. The creme brûlée had me truly confused. It had a very unique texture. It wasn't rich and creamy, which comes from the use of heavy cream. It was much lighter, like if it were possible to make creme brûlée with whole milk or maybe half and half. No real discernible vanilla flavor either, definitely no real vanilla bean in here, which is my personal method. I ordered the pear tart and was sorry I did honestly. The tart base, which is typically made with butter in the dough was definitely made with a vegetable fat like crisco instead. And to add insult to injury, I could taste that it was going/had gone bad/tasted overcooked, so basically an unpleasant sour/bitter flavor. The frangipane punched you right in the face with almond extract, it was so overwhelming it ruined the balance of the dessert. But at least it helped mask that tart crust flavor. The caramel sauce was thin and basically flavorless. The pears were still hard. The tart was cold and served with cold ice cream from a carton. I would have thought that a restaurant of this caliber would make their own. In short, don't order the pear tart! Well I think that's all my comments, do with them what you will.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this restaurant!!! The food is absolutely…read morespectacular and I enjoy the chef's accent when he strolls through and greets his customers. I must admit he's a little dreamy and I just may have a tad of a crush that's developed. The servers are personable and attentive. Barb and Stephanie never cease to disappoint!! Absolutely recommend for a perfect night out!

Amazing place. Wonderful food, classic French with lots of interesting variations. My mother in…read morelaw had cassoulet, my wife had a sole in cream sauce, but I had tagliatelle with smoked salmon. Plus incredible brussel sprouts appetizer, perfectly cooked. In addition, just a very friendly place, when we were leaving we had some wine left, and the owner sealed it up in plastic so we couldn't have trouble on the road!

Although I still haven't visited The Horned Dorset Inn, I had the opportunity to sample some of…read moretheir excellent food through a delivery service. Each week they send out an email listing that week's menu. You simply email or call with your order and then pick it up at one of several CNY locations. Once home, the reheating or serving instructions are listed on the boxes. I had a pickup Friday afternoon, and we then ate the dinners and dessert on Saturday for lunch. Everything was well made, tasty and made us feel like we were eating at an upscale restaurant in our own home. Put on some quiet music on Spotify, opened a bottle of wine, and we were set. Great idea that I wish more restaurants would try.

Five star restaurant with incredible food, atmosphere and impeccable service. A real hidden gem!read more

Dude, sooooo good. Actual, authentic French food in the Hudson valley is hard to come by…read more Especially when it's this high quality. Small restaurant with limited seating so make sure you make reservations ahead of time. It's definitely worth it. Fair price point for the quality of the food. Great selection of French classics. Definitely need to come back.

New owners did a very nice job with the redecorations. Place looks very nice inside. The food…read morestill tastes delicious. However the prices are much higher and on a busy night, they have only 2 waitresses and a cook. The waitresses answer the phones, greet and seat people. Take the orders, make the drinks, serve and clear the tables. So very slow. Waited 30 minutes after finishing to get bill and pay it. Not surprisingly, the bill we got was a combination of our main entrees and another tables appetizers. Hope they hire some help.

Menu was incurable with a huge variety of Franco- American delicacies rarely found outside large…read morecities. After eyeballing many tables my Vassarite noted that steak was popular and ordered it ( half went home for the next night). She had never had Beignets so after requesting a nut free dip she found it insanely good. The tartare did not fail to delight grandma! We will be back!

Have only been to Brasserie 292 once; it's French so leans more toward seafood (which I'm allergic…read moreto) and kind of heavier dishes, which I can't really have anymore. But I'm giving 4 stars because what I DID have was really good! I don't see it on the online menu so it may have been a special -- but they did a mushroom/vegetable risotto, which was flavorful and the perfect size to not overwhelm. If I can find out whether this is part of the regular menu, I'll return just for that! Service was great -- we were going to an event at the convention center, and could walk from there. So if you're going to something at the convention center and want a nice meal (especially date night) ahead of time, I'd suggest checking this place out.