Laperaux, The Journeymanchef's French Bistro

This place has such a charming and antique atmosphere—it felt like stepping into a cozy European bistro. We gathered here to celebrate a birthday, and since we were the very first guests of the day, the restaurant surprised us with complimentary champagne. It was such a thoughtful gesture, and it made us feel so special.

The food was absolutely delicious, from the beautifully cooked steak with crispy fries to the rich and comforting French onion soup. The setting was warm and inviting, with elegant décor and a touch of old-world charm that made our celebration feel extra memorable.

Even though it took us more than an hour to get here from home, the whole journey was filled with excitement, and the ride back was just as happy. It truly turned out to be one of those days that you carry in your heart for a long time—a joyful, unforgettable birthday celebration.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

food was incredible and definitely the highlight of experience. The servers were very polite and the desserts were also amazing

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

We tried this restaurant because of the good reviews. Unfortunately our experience was not good.
We arrived at 5:15pm to celebrate my mom’s birthday. It happened today Tuesday. The restaurant was basically empty, there was only one table at the time other than us. The waitress was nice. We sat down and ordered some appetizers and we ordered the main dishes at the same time since we knew what we wanted. The appetizers were served and they were good, but unfortunately the main dishes never arrived. We waited until 6:55 and the food never arrived. The chef was not there and it seemed nobody in the kitchen knew how to cook. The chef came few minutes before we left. So we don’t know how much longer we had to wait. The waitress just starred at us when leaving without saying any word or apologizing for the delay. So, in a few words if the chef gets sick it is better to close the restaurant because nobody else can function there. It was our first time and the last for sure.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 1

Came by for dinner over the weekend and it was an incredible experience. We ordered the Camembert, Steak au Poivre, Trout, and chocolate mousse. It looks like they have an incredible happy hour during the week so we will be back for that very soon! Thanks Chef!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Beef or veggie bourguignon?

We wanted to enjoy a charming French dining experience, but this visit missed the mark. Service was painfully slow, making the evening feel more like a waiting game than a leisurely meal. The soupe à l’oignon was serviceable—pleasant enough, but lacking the gratin, depth and richness that make the classic memorable.

The bœuf bourguignon was the biggest letdown: over-salted and noticeably light on the beef. The veggies overtook the plate, leaving the dish unbalanced and unsatisfying. For a cuisine that thrives on comfort and generosity, this felt more like a half-hearted attempt.

One bright spot was the excellent homemade butter served with the bread—rich, creamy, and full of flavor. Unfortunately, it was the highlight of the meal.

Despite the promise of French elegance, the execution didn’t quite deliver. Perhaps we'll give it a try for other dishes next time. No promises.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 2

We dined here on a Saturday night. Service was friendly, however our sever did not inform us that they were out of some dishes initially until we tried to order and they said they had run out. We had to ask for silverware and napkins. Cheese puffs were stale and tasted a bit overcooked. Entrees we edible but not amazing. We had the cou qui vin, chicken Paillard, and steak frites. The cou qui vin was OK, the chicken was not braised properly or served with an adequate amount of pan sauce for the rice. Also there were bay leaf pieces in the sauce which were not edible. Chicken pillared was under flavored. Which was acceptable considering previous reviews of food being over salted. The crème Brule was delicious. Kitchen and front of house staff needs more training. I really wanted to like this restaurant but there is a lot of room for improvement.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Such a nice place! The food is fabulous and the staff friendly and attentive. The vibe is great too, with a pianist playing in the evenings. We love it here!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Our dinner tonight was so expertly prepared and delicious. Flavors were spot on. Very traditional French food with a flair and fresh local ingredients. Service could not have been better and such a nice touch for the chef to come out and visit with every table. Can't wait to go back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

service was amazing and the chef even came out to discuss the dishes

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

An overall great experience! The atmosphere was lively and the food was great! Our server Reed was amazing and attentive, going out of his way to make our experience a memorable one! The only feedback I'd have is that we found the rice pilaf a little salty, but other than that the food was delightfully delicious! Would recommend checking out!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Awesome place, incredible food and chef and Ainsley was the best!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

What a wonderful place for French food and amazing service! My husband and I came here for our anniversary dinner and had to reschedule while we were in the restaurant. Our server Malcolm was the kindest, most understanding server ever, and it’s truly because of him that we came back in full celebration mode two nights later. He treated us like royalty, and we will keep coming back because of him. Oh! And the food was delicious, too! ;)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food was so good the steak was amazing

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Pretty disappointed in this place. I had high hopes for something different and what we got was salty take on the classic dishes. The steak we got was overly salted and the beef bourginion just was missing that deep red wine flavor. On the bright side their bread service was really tasty and the head chef was a cool amicable guy who probably deserves better.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 2

Excellent service from Katie at the bar, and Chef’s Duck Confit is the real deal. It was a real treat to see this classic dish executed perfectly. Thanks to the whole team for an amazing experience!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5