Tradition French Restaurant. Oui, oui! My foodie friends--this is worth your time. From the moment you step into Tradition Restaurant (not to be confused with the kosher spot), you feel it: warmth, elegance, and an inviting French charm. Tucked into an unassuming location at 626 Federal Hwy in Deerfield Beach, this place quietly delivers on every level. The room is effortlessly elegant--white tablecloths, a single red rose, softly glowing table lamps, and modern wood slat walls creating a refined yet relaxed ambiance. Owners Chef Eric Heintz and his wife Anaïs have crafted a truly authentic French dining experience. Eric runs a beautifully orchestrated, high-level kitchen, while Anaïs manages the front of house with grace--engaging guests and seamlessly supporting service. Seventh-generation French culinary heritage, rooted in Northern France, shines through in both skill and soul. This is fine dining without pretense--deliberate, refined, and perfectly paced. Now... the food. Every dish was stellar. We began with appetizers: The Goat Cheese Salad--a seared goat cheese ball presented like art, surrounded by vibrant chive dressing--was as beautiful as it was delicious. The Soupe à l'Oignon Gratinée rivaled the best, crowned with perfectly roasted Gruyère. And the Escargots de Bourgogne--wild-caught, swimming in parsley, garlic, and butter--were exceptional. Sweet, tender, and begging for bread to soak up that green garlic sauce . Then came the mains--and wow. The Half Crispy Duck à l'Orange was spot-on: crispy skin, moist breast, subtle sweetness, paired with fresh vegetables and a comforting potato gratin. The Dover Sole Meunière, deboned tableside, was delicate and elegant, enhanced by a light champagne sauce and some of the creamiest mashed potatoes I've ever had. The Slow-Cooked Beef Short Rib Bourguignon was rich and hearty--bacon, onions, mushrooms, and deep, soulful flavor in every bite ‍. My Florida Yellowtail Snapper with champagne sauce was a standout, topped with crispy taro root for texture, served alongside ratatouille and decorative taro chips--simply magnificent. And yes--we shared the Pommes Frites Maison: hot, crisp, and irresistible. Despite being full, dessert was non-negotiable. The Profiteroles (my favorite) were light, buttery, and filled with sweet cream, finished with warm chocolate fudge. The Handmade Apple Tart was flaky, buttery, gently sweet with just the right touch of tartness. Have I piqued your interest? I hope so--because this is a winner. Yes, it's a splurge, but absolutely worth it. Celebrate something special at Tradition and see for yourself. Easily one of the best meals we've had since arriving. Bon appetite! Tradition Restaurant: A Quiet French Gem That Delivers Big seventh-generation French roots, and one of the most memorable meals we've had at "Tradition"...classic French dining done right. Oui, oui! From the moment you step into you feel the warmth, elegance, and unmistakable French charm. Tucked away at 626 Federal Hwy in Deerfield Beach, this unassuming location delivers in every way. White tablecloths, a red rose , softly glowing table lamps , and wood accents create a refined atmosphere. Owners Chef Eric Heintz and his wife Anaïs, both 7th generation French culinary heritage from Northern France. A beautifully balanced operation. Eric commands a polished, high-level kitchen, while Anaïs adds grace, elevating the service without formality. The experience is deliberate, refined, and perfectly paced. It is classic French dining at its finest filled with style and soul. And Now for the food... "outstanding." The Goat Cheese Salad was plated like art, the seared goat cheese adding richness to the vibrant chive dressing. The Soupe à l'Oignon Gratinée rivaled the best, with bubbling Gruyère. The Escargots de Bourgogne were sweet, tender, in & parsley butter , the rich flavors made it impossible not to mop up with bread . Mains impressed across the board. The Crispy Duck à l'Orange had perfectly crisp skin, moist meat, and a subtle citrus sauce, served with fresh vegetables and a comforting potato gratin , The Dover Sole Meunière was delicate and elegant, enhanced by a light champagne sauce and incredibly creamy mashed potatoes . The Beef Short Rib Bourguignon was rich, hearty, and deeply flavorful. The Florida Yellowtail Snapper with champagne sauce and crispy taro root delivered texture, freshness, and finesse. And yes, we shared the Pommes potato Frites Maison. Crisp, hot, and addictive. Dessert sealed the deal: light, buttery Profiteroles with warm chocolate sauce and a flaky, perfectly balanced Handmade Apple Tart. Is it a splurge? Yes. Is it worth it? Absolutely. "Tradition" is the kind of place you go to celebrate. Easily one of the best meals we've had since arriving in S Fl. Give it try and give them a call. 954-480-6464. Bon Appetite! read more

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Ate here last night... duck actually tasted like duck!! The two other members of my family had fish dishes which they enjoyed

Hidden Gem. So grateful to be able to get in on a Friday night during season. The restaurant is very clean - even the lights (which can be dusty sometimes on the best of places). The service was fantastic. Wine and bread refilled before we asked. It took some convincing for me to get here because according to my husband French food (more than any other food) can be horrifying if it's not cooked right. Mussel appetizer was super good. Wine chilled perfectly. Bread and butter crispy and soft in all the right places. So is the foie gras - with fig and corn bread BUT the WINNER here is the duck. The best we ever had. Perfect in every way. Dessert Crust was warm, custard perfectly cooked and delicious. We will be back. read more

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EXCELLENT! Love a cozy family owned restaurant. The food was all fantastic- caesar salad, onion soup, rack of lamb- the branzino special. Such simple and rich flavors. One of the best most garlicky caesars I have had- I wish they sold it to go :) Hope to visit soon again- there are few gems like this around these days. read more

I highly this restaurant. Their food is delicious. It's friendly, clean and a hidden gem. read more

Tradition Restaurant - Short ribs over mash potatoes! Great restaurant. - French Near Me - Deerfield Beach, Florida

Last night the short rib was over salted but the tenderness of the rib meat was awesome. The duck was a disappointment and had been plated and refrigerated before reheating (still cold in middle). So far we rate the Dover sole and the lamb chops as our menu favorites. read more

This is by far the best friend restaurant in South Florida, not Deerfield not Boca, but the entire south of Florida. The chef is a genius and the staff are amazing. read more

Great little French restaurant. The staff was accommodating and able to give us a last minute reservation on a Saturday night. The French Onion Soup was good, but a bit too salty. The special appetizer was fantastic -- Fresh Maine Lobster Fettuccine. The food is expensive, but well worth it. The Créme Brulée was incredible. read more

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As the name says, it's a traditional french restaurant. Every food there is amazing. Service is outstanding. It's small and cozy, we feel home. I highly recommend. read more

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The duck skin was actually crisp and delicious. Very fresh. Great little hidden gem with a real French kitchen. read more

Tradition Restaurant - Crispy Duck with bing cherry sauce - French Near Me - Deerfield Beach, Florida

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My Fiance and I were here on Friday for our 1 year anniversary. I had the carott soup and salad, and he had the lamb entree. It was a very nice experience. The staff was wonderful. We even had a little banter with the tables next to us. For dessert, I had the peache tart and a coffee. He had the chocolate cream puffs. Overall, we had a superb time. Oh, and the bread is divine. We had 3 baskets! Omg so yummy! Anyway. Staff, service, ambiance. 10 out of 10. I just wish they had more vegetarian options. I can't see myself eating soup and salad every time I go there. read more

First let me say that the food was very good. That being said the prices were extreme for a restaurant in a strip mall. Secondly the personality of the server was obnoxious. He was at times rude and thought the world of himself. The dinner while excellent the waits between courses was extreme. The wine list was small and the prices for mediocre wine was out of bounds. If I want food that was just as good with excellent service and prices for the same dishes more same I would go to the best French restaurant in Boca. Finally that little piece of paper with the so called special wine at 25 dollars a glass was so off the wall. Chateau Neuf di Pap which I have in my wine fridge cost maybe 40 a bottle. read more

This was our first time trying this new French restaurant. We were greeted warmly by the hostess to open the door and welcomed us into the restaurant. They've been in business for a very long time in France and really take great care in preparing delicious and expressive cuisine. The atmosphere is simple, but elegant at the same time. We ordered a chicken dish and a lamb dish. The lamb was simply cooked but a good flavor. Chicken was a little too pungent, but still very pleasant. Waiters were friendly service was great. No wait. The only recommendation I would make is that they update the prices in their website to match the prices on the menu there was a proximately a $10 difference in the cost for each entrée ordered. I would definitely go there again. My partner, however, would not. read more

This French restaurant deserves five stars for their food and service. The ambiance is nothing to write home about, though. It's a small restaurant in a nondescript strip of stores along the east side of Federal Highway. Unless you were specifically looking for the address, you would pass it by. Until you parked and saw the two set tables with huge bottles of champagne on top of them outside the door that is. And even once you were inside, there isn't much to draw your attention. All that being said, ignore all this and come for the food -- it's delicious. The menu is traditional French. They had a couple special entrees the night we were there, in addition. Our waiter was from Paris. He was charming. I got to practice some of my school French. We both started with Caesar salads with anchovies. The dressing is made from scratch. It was delicious. The bread basket was thin slices of warm French baguette. Along with the soft butter, it was addictive. My husband chose one of the nightly specials -- calves liver with onions and mashed potatoes. The onions were sautéed and served on top of perfectly cooked liver that was crisp on the outside and tender inside. The mashed potatoes were prettily served in decorative mounds. Liver is not my favorite, so I didn't try it, but he said it was very good. The other nightly special was dover sole, btw. I opted for their half crispy duck. A large serving, cooked to my preferred temperature, the skin crispy on the outside. The meat was rich and full of flavor. I had them bring the sauce on the side -- the cherry sauce (Bigarde) was very good and not too sweet. I happily dipped the duck pieces in it. Sides included creamy gratin potatoes and thinly sliced vegetables. I could only eat a portion so I wound up taking the rest home. They have most items you would recognize as French -- onion soup, fois gras terrine, coq au vin, escargots, mussels, etc. Other items are cooked in a French manner or style. We didn't have dessert -- but you probably wouldn't go wrong with their creme brûlée. One of the items I considered -- along with their Apple tart. Then again, their evening special of a strawberry Napoleon sounded intriguing... It was a lovely meal to celebrate a special occasion. read more

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Superb in every way... Cesar salad is delicious, the Florida snapper was moist & crispy... we shared 3 desserts that were yummy... a MUST TRY!! read more

What a pleasure to experience french fine dining in our Deerfield Beach neighborhood. Warm & intimate space w/a team of 4 on a Saturday night attending to all guests needs. Service was professional, cuisine equally exquisite. We enjoyed appetizers: vegetable veloute (soup of the day) w/a hint of cream for silkiness, salads (caesar & mixed greens) fresh & crisp. Mains: Filet w/pepper sauce & fork tender, 1/2 rack of lamb (cut into chops) robust & not gamey, dover sole meuniere, mild & sweet (de-boned tableside). All dishes were executed perfectly & presented w/vegetables & smooth pomme puree or hearty potatoes au gratin. We topped off the evening with Grandma's apple tart, both pretty & delicious. Chef Eric Heintz hails from an Alsatian cooking family dating back 7 generations and it shows through his deft understanding of the delicate & savory art of french cuisine. read more

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I've been coming here for a long time. The service and food are excellent. They treat everyone special. The restaurant does not have extreme ambiance. However what it lacks in ambiance it overly makes up for in quality and deliciousness. The pricing is very reasonable for a true French restaurant. This time I had the Caesar Salad. It had the Perfect amount of dressing. The flavor was just right and of course none of the romaine was brown or old like I get in some restaurants. My gf had the escargot. She loved it. We split the rack of lamb and it was like butter. I really liked it. They charge a $5 sharing charge and they split it up for you. I think that's a great value. The place was very busy and the people all seemed to be enjoying their food choices. The wine was we had was house Cabernet. Very smooth. I think you will definitely enjoy Traditions. I know I always do. I took a few pics. Check them out. Eat here my friends. You will thank me. read more

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This is a hidden gem! The food is outstanding and so is the service. All the dishes we've tried were excellent (goat cheese salad, escargot, fois gras, poached salmon, filet mignon, lamb chops, short ribs, and duck). We have dined here twice and we have enjoyed ourseleves both times. We have not tried the desserts yet but we will definitely be back soon! read more

The food is really on par with some of the best in NYC. Everything was delicious from bread to desert, great wine, only latte needs some work on. The service is good & swift, but they let you linger on. read more

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Hidden gem for authentic French food! The restaurant is cozy and intimate, the food is always excellent and the chef comes out at the end of your meal. Really great experience always. One thing to note is they only have wine and beer read more

Sheer perfection! The entire dinner was absolutely delicious. See end of review for covid review starting w food. The bread at the table was so delicious. You could tell it was freshly baked. Next I had the French Onion Soup. The best I have ever had!! It was incredible. The flavors the ratio of onions, broth bread and cheese was perfect. Next I had the special of the evening Grouper over sautéed spinach topped with shitake mushrooms with a champagne sauce served on the side. The fish was cooked perfectly and the mushrooms really elevated the dish, the spinach was so flavorful and the sauce was rich and smooth. I ended with a dessert I wish I took a picture of, I t wax a raspberry napoleon. Like everything at this restaurant you could tell it was made with love and care. Fresh raspberries and vanilla cream the filo dough was light and flaky. I highly recommend this restaurant! The owners both came to the table to thank us. The husband is the chef. Feels good to support local business. We had a table for 4 post Covid so they did an excellent job of making us feel safe with social distancing tables and server and chef both wore face masks and had had paper menus. A+ read more

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No matter what we order excellent. Love it Nice and clean. Owner always welcome Servers very very professional. 5 stars not enough to give them Very recommended read more

Part of four, 7:30 reservation on a Saturday night. We were obviously a second seating as the tables were being reset. We had a 5 minute wait to be seated. Wait staff a bit overwhelmed. It took about 15 min after being seated before anyone took our drink orders. The good news is that everything was freshly prepared with done with care. The mussel appetizer was excellent. As good as I've ever had. My wife did not like her coq au vent. My lobster fettuccine was okay but not better than I've had in lower-end red sauce Italian restaurants. Nevertheless, the meal overall was fine. Caveat: I am slightly hearing impaired and use hearing aids. High ambient noise is a real problem for individuals such as myself. This is a small restaurant and tables are fairly close to one another. We were initially offered a table in the back corner, near two large parties and it was immediately clear that conversation would be a problem for us. Fortunately there was still a free table for four near the bar. and we asked to be moved there. A wise decision. Service and food deserve 4 stars. Minus 1 for the noise. When making reservations I'd ask for the table near the bar or by the front window. read more

Went for dinner on a Friday night. Don't let the location of being in a strip mall fool you- this place is fantastic! It's not huge, but the inside has the feeling of a quaint neighborhood eatery. The service is excellent, with five stars out of five. For reference, I used to stewardess aboard luxury yachts- they know their stuff! The food was also fabulous- it tasted like someone cared about it while they were making it. Not just thrown together and plopped on your plate. Had the foie gras, halibut special, and duck. Would totally go back and I can't wait to! Delicious French cuisine in our very own Florida swamp! What are you waiting for, go! read more

Tradition Restaurant - Halibut special with mashed potatoes, shiitake mushrooms, and a yummy sauce - French Near Me - Deerfield Beach, Florida

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This place is an absolute gem. Coming from France, I've looked forever for an authentic place forever. I'm done! I found my new favorite place. Came here on a Saturday night with my husband. I had the escargot as an appetizer and rack of lamb as an entree, my husband had the soup of the day (velouté de carottes) and the duck. For desert we shared a Napoleon. EVERYTHING WAS DIVINE!! The staff was amazing as well and very friendly. We will come back very soon. If you are looking for an authentic French restaurant, don't look anymore. You've found it! read more

This was our second time at this restaurant. The food is very good. I had yellowtail snapper and my husband had the rack of lamb. Our two other friends had the halibut special. Very happy with our wonderful meals. We had salads. The bread too, was delicious. We will return again. read more

What a local gem!!! Tradition has both authentic AND delicious French cuisine. The husband and wife team make this restaurant feel homey and welcoming. I've ordered multiple different dishes on different visits, and all have been absolutely fantastic and flavorful! My favorites are the cherry duck and the Dover sole. Also, their vegetable soup is a MUST HAVE! Everyone I've dined with here has been blown away. The service is always great too. If you're craving true French food, you can't find any French restaurant in South Florida that is better than Tradition! read more

Top notch food, good service. Enjoyed our interaction with the couple that own the place. The special last night was Dove Sole. Our two guests both ordered it and let me taste it and the sauce. It was excellent as was the crispy duck with bing cherry sauce and the filet with red wine sauce. Soups, salad, deserts were good too. The owner chef does all the cooking so you may wait in queue for a few minutes but it's all worth it. Thanks to other Yelpers for recommending it. read more

This was a great find ( and you do have to find it in a strip shopping center) Food was perfect !presentation perfect ! I had the fish special of house so so good Salad was crispy lettuce cold just like it suppose to be Husband had coq au vin he said best meal he had in long time Other couple had duck was raving all the way home it was so good his wife have salmon and said the same They told me not to tell to many people so they can return because it small and so good once you come you will return over and over !!! You can even hear yourself talk that different from most New restaurant !! So go but don't tell two many people ha ha Apple tart must must have !!worth every calorie !! read more

Love this cute little French restaurant. Have come a few times now and always impressed by the food, ambiance, and service. I appreciate their limited seating to enable you to truly enjoy your culinary experience without bumping elbows with your neighbor or feeling rushed. Their options are limited but they stick to what they know - have ordered more than half the menu for everyone to share more than once and will continue to do so. Get the escargot, some of the best outside France ! read more

This was our 1st time dining at Tradition and it was terrific! The food was all prepared to our liking and the service was seamless the owner came out and visited table and then sat at the piano and played a beautiful medley of music. It was a perfect night out! My husband had the duck with cherry and I had the yellow tail snapper both excellent. We also had The French onion soup and the Caesar salad to start and both were delicious! This restaurant does no paid advertising it's all by word of mouth so I'm letting you know......get here you will not be disappointed! read more

Tradition Restaurant - Yellow Tail Snapper - French Near Me - Deerfield Beach, Florida

Great French restaurant. The best one we tried in FL so far. Everything was great from appetizers to Deserts. Main lobster fettuccini was amazing and apple tart desert was excellent as well. They have summer menu Tuesday -Thursday which I a great value $55 for 3 course meal. read more

This was our first visit to this restaurant. It was terrific! Everything was perfect from the great service to the delicious food. We'll be back. read more

The best service and food! Everything is freshly and home made. 10/10! Prices are a little on the high end.

00pEvmEverything was above and beyond. Food is outstanding French.Nice cozy restaurant. Service was very attentive. Have gone back several times and had same results. read more

Best authentic French food and excellent service. Will be heading back soon. Summer specials also.

By far one of the best French restaurant in south Florida and I'm French. The wonderful customer service, elegant presentation and amazing quality of the food makes this place a real French restaurant. The moment you walk in the door you're warmly greeted by the staff. The food is traditional French with a touch of Alsace northeast France with German influences. Everything the chef has to offer is delicious. I have been coming here for quiet some time now and never have I been disappointed. I highly recommend all the main dishes especially the duck with gratin dauphinois. The desserts are spectacular! His raspberry Napoleon is spectacular but whatever you do ask for it in advanced because he sells out quick. At the end of the night the chef comes out and plays piano. You can tell the chef and his wife truly love what they do and are passionate about giving people a real taste of France. I will continue coming back. Thank you! read more

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My friends and my wife and I dined two nights ago at Traditions. It was wonderful! A lovely young couple are the owners. They are two terrific people who are running a very good restaurant. Escargot, Mussels, Foie gras, all delicious. Coq a vin, duck and the speciality of the evening, Calfs liver in carmelized onions all were very good. Topped off with two soufles, and it was a perfect dining experience. I wish they had a liquor license as I happen to enjoy a martini before dinner, and hopefully that will come with time. Great food, nice people...What a nice way to spend an evening... read more

Very great experience last night, very good food and service! Nice location with plenty of free parking. Scallops with risotto, escargots, filet mignon perfectly cooked and presented. We have tried a few French in South Florida and Tradition is now definitely on top of our list. Keep on the great work. Owned by a young French couple from North East of France (Alsace). We will definitely go back and can't wait to share our experience with friends and family. read more

Tradition Restaurant - Filet mignon with pepper sauce - French Near Me - Deerfield Beach, Florida

Delicious! A hidden gem. 5 star food and 5 star service. Everything was top notch. Wish I had known about this place before. read more

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