The Cream of Crab soup had been Cafe Normandie's specialty. However, this time the taste was off. It tasted salty and there was no detectable sherry in the soup. The Scallops Risotto lacked taste. I was not impressed and will not return.
James
I am in Annapolis once a year and for the past six years I have never missed stopping by here for dinner. The food is genuine French cooking. I especially recommend the half chicken. My wife highly recommends the Veal Normandy. The service is always exceptional. If you happen be be there when the gazpacho is the soup of the day. Don't miss it!!!
Bob
First time here for our Anniversary. Ambiance was very nice and food outstanding. Escargots were incredible. French onion soup the best I've had. Duck with raspberry & Scallops Risotto (garlic added). Truly amazing. Service was sub par but we had a great time and not in a rush. Server seemed in the weeds from the get go. Wonderful time.
Julianne
All the food was delicious, service was fast and friendly, lovely atmosphere, would highly recommend!!!
Lawrence
My wife and I have been dining at Café Normandie since it opened almost 40 years ago. We have been out of the area for a dozen or so years and this was our first time back. We were thrilled to see that this wonderful restaurant was everything we remembered it to be - great food, wonderful ambiance, and outstanding staff. The staff was friendly, congenial, professional; but not intrusive, and seemed to really care that we had a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Tatiana was our primary server and she was assisted by a womderful young woman from Marseilles. I'll take this opportunity to thank her and to apologize to her for not being able to recall her name. The food was quite exceptional and I'll make a strong suggestion that any readers of this review try the escargots as an appetizer. They are served in the shell with the appropriate utensils and are far superior to the puff pastry version (generally soggy) so often found in the states. The wine selection was quite nice - something to satisy all palates and respectable price points. I can still remember our first visit all those years ago in the original location - a cold, slightly snowy evening; no reservation; my wife and I in the small entranceway with another couple. Imagine our pleaseure when Jean-Louis opened the inner door and greeted us with complimentary glasses of wine to sip on as we waited for a table to free up! Kudos to the owners and staff for maintaining excellence throughout the operation over all these years.
Natalie
Loved coming here prior to Covid and I am hoping it makes a comeback! I was recently here and continue to enjoy the food and atmosphere and will be back again.
Karen
I bring family and friends here often and every single time it is better than the last. Highly recommend. A great selection of wines and their meals are outstanding.
Oleksii Segeda
Great French onion soup
Oleksandr Iaroshenko
Very tasty french onion, good Benedict with crab meat, nice drinks and deserts. I've been to many French places and I am definitely recommending this place! Extra kudos for the 🇺🇦 flag at the entrance 💙💛
Olga Petrova
Escargot is highly recommended: served classically, no add-ons that ruin the flavor. Just escargots, butter and garlic. Among the drinks, Normandie Fizzes are fine, the elderflower one is sweeter than the pomegranate one.
Dined here many years ago but found it was still open. The chef has been there for 38 years and is still turning out a very good dining experience. Traditional French cuisine with some having a modern twist. Reasonably priced French wine list. A definite hit when looking for an upscale dining experience in Annapolis.
Sterling Deye
One of the best dinners I've ever had
ed
Simply OUTSTANDING!!!!! Tatiana was a pleasure. Perfect service. Wonderful food. Awesome French onion soup. Spicy shrimp appetizer very tasty and Chicken Normandy simply a dream to eat. Dessert was Apple Tarte Tartin yummy.
Jon
We had a wonderful dinner. I had the halibut with fig special. My wife and son split a rack of lamb. The service was fast and friendly. Strongly recommend.
Kathleen
My daughter and I enjoyed lunch at this quaint Café. The food was unusual in a good way if you ever have an interest in eating something new their options are plentiful. I particularly enjoyed the Niçoise salad! The service was perfect. Our waiter Sean made great recommendations and personalized our service when he tailored my daughter's cappuccino to her liking.  we will be returning for some of those delicious crêpes. 
The Cream of Crab soup had been Cafe Normandie's specialty. However, this time the taste was off. It tasted salty and there was no detectable sherry in the soup. The Scallops Risotto lacked taste. I was not impressed and will not return.
I am in Annapolis once a year and for the past six years I have never missed stopping by here for dinner. The food is genuine French cooking. I especially recommend the half chicken. My wife highly recommends the Veal Normandy. The service is always exceptional. If you happen be be there when the gazpacho is the soup of the day. Don't miss it!!!
First time here for our Anniversary. Ambiance was very nice and food outstanding. Escargots were incredible. French onion soup the best I've had. Duck with raspberry & Scallops Risotto (garlic added). Truly amazing. Service was sub par but we had a great time and not in a rush. Server seemed in the weeds from the get go. Wonderful time.
All the food was delicious, service was fast and friendly, lovely atmosphere, would highly recommend!!!
My wife and I have been dining at Café Normandie since it opened almost 40 years ago. We have been out of the area for a dozen or so years and this was our first time back. We were thrilled to see that this wonderful restaurant was everything we remembered it to be - great food, wonderful ambiance, and outstanding staff. The staff was friendly, congenial, professional; but not intrusive, and seemed to really care that we had a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Tatiana was our primary server and she was assisted by a womderful young woman from Marseilles. I'll take this opportunity to thank her and to apologize to her for not being able to recall her name. The food was quite exceptional and I'll make a strong suggestion that any readers of this review try the escargots as an appetizer. They are served in the shell with the appropriate utensils and are far superior to the puff pastry version (generally soggy) so often found in the states. The wine selection was quite nice - something to satisy all palates and respectable price points. I can still remember our first visit all those years ago in the original location - a cold, slightly snowy evening; no reservation; my wife and I in the small entranceway with another couple. Imagine our pleaseure when Jean-Louis opened the inner door and greeted us with complimentary glasses of wine to sip on as we waited for a table to free up! Kudos to the owners and staff for maintaining excellence throughout the operation over all these years.
Loved coming here prior to Covid and I am hoping it makes a comeback! I was recently here and continue to enjoy the food and atmosphere and will be back again.
I bring family and friends here often and every single time it is better than the last. Highly recommend. A great selection of wines and their meals are outstanding.
Great French onion soup
Very tasty french onion, good Benedict with crab meat, nice drinks and deserts. I've been to many French places and I am definitely recommending this place! Extra kudos for the 🇺🇦 flag at the entrance 💙💛
Escargot is highly recommended: served classically, no add-ons that ruin the flavor. Just escargots, butter and garlic. Among the drinks, Normandie Fizzes are fine, the elderflower one is sweeter than the pomegranate one.
Restaurantji Recommends
Dined here many years ago but found it was still open. The chef has been there for 38 years and is still turning out a very good dining experience. Traditional French cuisine with some having a modern twist. Reasonably priced French wine list. A definite hit when looking for an upscale dining experience in Annapolis.
One of the best dinners I've ever had
Simply OUTSTANDING!!!!! Tatiana was a pleasure. Perfect service. Wonderful food. Awesome French onion soup. Spicy shrimp appetizer very tasty and Chicken Normandy simply a dream to eat. Dessert was Apple Tarte Tartin yummy.
We had a wonderful dinner. I had the halibut with fig special. My wife and son split a rack of lamb. The service was fast and friendly. Strongly recommend.
My daughter and I enjoyed lunch at this quaint Café. The food was unusual in a good way if you ever have an interest in eating something new their options are plentiful. I particularly enjoyed the Niçoise salad! The service was perfect. Our waiter Sean made great recommendations and personalized our service when he tailored my daughter's cappuccino to her liking.  we will be returning for some of those delicious crêpes. 
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