We stopped in for an early dinner after a visit to a local winery. What a great little place! Food was delicious and came out hot and fresh! I had the steak frites, the steak was a perfect medium rare and even the green beans were cooked perfect and hot. My wife ordered the fish and chips and was impressed with the tender meatiness of the cod. The batter was crisp and hot without overwhelming the freshness of the fish. This was our first time here so just beware no cocktails or beer it is BYOB only but well worth a visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
lAGAwTHA
I had a wonderful experience at Chez Daniel! The mussels were absolutely delicious, and the squash soup special was really flavorful — definitely worth trying. The steak was a little on the chewy side but still tasty and well-seasoned. What really stood out was the service. Another big plus: they don’t close for an afternoon break on Sundays like many other restaurants, which makes it super convenient. Overall, great food, warm service, and a welcoming atmosphere. I’d happily come back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julia
Stopped by for lunch with my husband today, the food was delicious and the service was excellent. I had the Pearl & Brie Grilled Cheese, and he went for the French Onion Burger. Both were super tasty! Service was fast and we had a pleasant time.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Katsiaryna
We stopped here for lunch and it turned out to be an amazing decision! They kindly let me order from their dinner menu, which I really appreciated since I’m not the biggest fan of sandwiches. I had the ribs with potatoes and they were absolutely delicious. The meat was so tender it just fell apart with a touch, and the demi-glace sauce was rich and flavorful. On top of the ribs they added crispy bacon mixed with onions – the perfect finishing touch! 🤤
My boyfriend ordered the French onion burger and he really enjoyed it too. He even said he wishes there were more places like this in our area. The atmosphere on the terrace was wonderful – plenty of sunshine, a cozy autumn city vibe, and fun Halloween decorations. 🎃🍂🌞
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laura Crespo
Great spot! We were a group of 15, celebrating my birthday. We ordered apps and entrees and everything was so so delicious - the duck confit grilled cheese, potato latke and steak fries were next level. They made my reservation extra special by putting up birthday decorations. So accommodating, great service, and superb food. Can't wait to come back for dinner!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karla Waid
Very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Roger Prince
Delicious moules - friendly staff. And VERY fair prices.... We were 'charmed' by US 70's-90's pop music in French...
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maggie Ryan
A nice menu to choose from. Service can be slow during busy lunch time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Gary
Pretty basic aspect of restaurant service--When seated, guests should have water and utensils...I received neither. The guests seated near me got their food--and then waited 5 minutes for their utensils. The food itself was great, nice fish and chips, solid Caesar salad.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 2
Henri Severe
Excellent day. Frenchtown is an Awesome place to spend the day. Chez Daniel. An incredible dining experience 😋
I'm not entirely sure how to pronounce the name of this place, but I can tell you it's pretty good regardless. I came here with two of my OG chums this past Saturday for an early dinner (a little before 5 I think), on a deceptively nippy night. We made a very last-minute reservation (as in we were down the street walking over when we did it) but were easily able to secure seating. The restaurant was pretty bustling throughout our meal so if you have the ability to make a reservation more than two minutes beforehand, I would do it. This is a popular one right now.
I've driven by this building countless times but I think this is the first time I've been inside it (it's relatively new so it's possible I was in whatever business was here before years ago). It has a pleasant interior; kind of rustic but also some obvious homages to France on the walls, etc. - what else would you expect in a town literally called Frenchtown?
We split the brie en croute app, which I liked a lot. My only quibble is that I would have made the berry coulis denser to compete with the brie a bit better, but overall it was a refreshing way to start the meal. I didn't build up quite the appetite I was hoping for from metal detecting in the afternoon (which is one of the many negative consequences of a drought), so I went a little lighter than usual on the entree with the almond-crusted cod. It was tasty but presentation-wise? Eh. It's not really a fish you can "crust," if that makes sense, so the optics are a bit chaotic. It's more like a pile on your plate, which you can see in the attached photo. I did like the fact that the lemon sauce was on the subtle side - the citrus family is not one of my faves and it's often an accompaniment with seafood dishes, so I was pleased it wasn't the dominant flavor. Super flaky and loved the texture of the rice.
The service was excellent. Not only did we not have to wait particularly long for our items to arrive, but our waiter was very friendly and nice. I was accidentally under-dressed for the weather so I ordered a hot chamomile tea (very rare for me), and one of my chums also asked the waiter to pick a tea for her. I have a chum who used to work in the service industry who told me to never order hot tea from a restaurant because it's incredibly annoying for them to prep, but my argument would be that if it's on the menu, all bets are off. Regardless, I think in this day and age it's relatively easy to make - we watched the guy literally just use a hot water dispenser and put the tea bag in. Was definitely the right choice on this particular evening. Anyway. He was also knowledgeable about the menu and had specific opinions about certain dishes; one of my friends ordered the salmon entree and he immediately commented that it was his favorite.
We're always interested as born and bred creatures of the Kingdom of Hunterdon what the overall clientele in a restaurant looks like. In a tourist trap like Frenchtown, it's not unusual to go into an eatery that's full of out-of-towners squealing about the Delaware River or something. This was a very nice mix of both tourists and locals, which can definitely be a difficult balancing act. Given the bougie options on the menu, I thought this was priced competitively to allow for some of the nearby residents who might not be sporting boat shoes and polo shirts to wander in to sample the wares as well.
Wasn't blown away but overall this was very solid.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Felipe Farizel
I went with my husband and a friend on a Sunday evening and we loved it. Everything was really tasty and the staff is friendly. Daniel and the other guys are amazing! And of course, a shout out to the kitchen staff who makes that delicious food! P.S.: the pumpkin soup is deliciously good!!
A lovely day in Frenchtown. We weren’t intending to dine but we saw Chez Daniel and decided to have bite. The food was beautifully prepared and presented. The staff was welcoming and accommodating to our adult son who has autism. We look forward to going back soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tami Cinelli
Very nice place, down to earth but gourmet at the same time. Food was delicious. Great little place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup
Jerome Riviere
Exceptional ?, top waitress, pleasant, smiling and available. The cuisine is homemade and you can feel it in your mouth. The desserts (homemade) are delicious. A big BRAVO to Chef Daniel for his cuisine.
We stopped in for an early dinner after a visit to a local winery. What a great little place! Food was delicious and came out hot and fresh! I had the steak frites, the steak was a perfect medium rare and even the green beans were cooked perfect and hot. My wife ordered the fish and chips and was impressed with the tender meatiness of the cod. The batter was crisp and hot without overwhelming the freshness of the fish. This was our first time here so just beware no cocktails or beer it is BYOB only but well worth a visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had a wonderful experience at Chez Daniel! The mussels were absolutely delicious, and the squash soup special was really flavorful — definitely worth trying. The steak was a little on the chewy side but still tasty and well-seasoned.
What really stood out was the service.
Another big plus: they don’t close for an afternoon break on Sundays like many other restaurants, which makes it super convenient.
Overall, great food, warm service, and a welcoming atmosphere. I’d happily come back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped by for lunch with my husband today, the food was delicious and the service was excellent. I had the Pearl & Brie Grilled Cheese, and he went for the French Onion Burger. Both were super tasty! Service was fast and we had a pleasant time.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
We stopped here for lunch and it turned out to be an amazing decision! They kindly let me order from their dinner menu, which I really appreciated since I’m not the biggest fan of sandwiches. I had the ribs with potatoes and they were absolutely delicious. The meat was so tender it just fell apart with a touch, and the demi-glace sauce was rich and flavorful. On top of the ribs they added crispy bacon mixed with onions – the perfect finishing touch! 🤤
My boyfriend ordered the French onion burger and he really enjoyed it too. He even said he wishes there were more places like this in our area. The atmosphere on the terrace was wonderful – plenty of sunshine, a cozy autumn city vibe, and fun Halloween decorations. 🎃🍂🌞
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great spot! We were a group of 15, celebrating my birthday. We ordered apps and entrees and everything was so so delicious - the duck confit grilled cheese, potato latke and steak fries were next level. They made my reservation extra special by putting up birthday decorations. So accommodating, great service, and superb food. Can't wait to come back for dinner!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious moules - friendly staff. And VERY fair prices....
We were 'charmed' by US 70's-90's pop music in French...
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
A nice menu to choose from. Service can be slow during busy lunch time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Pretty basic aspect of restaurant service--When seated, guests should have water and utensils...I received neither. The guests seated near me got their food--and then waited 5 minutes for their utensils. The food itself was great, nice fish and chips, solid Caesar salad.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 2
Excellent day. Frenchtown is an Awesome place to spend the day. Chez Daniel. An incredible dining experience 😋
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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I'm not entirely sure how to pronounce the name of this place, but I can tell you it's pretty good regardless. I came here with two of my OG chums this past Saturday for an early dinner (a little before 5 I think), on a deceptively nippy night. We made a very last-minute reservation (as in we were down the street walking over when we did it) but were easily able to secure seating. The restaurant was pretty bustling throughout our meal so if you have the ability to make a reservation more than two minutes beforehand, I would do it. This is a popular one right now.
I've driven by this building countless times but I think this is the first time I've been inside it (it's relatively new so it's possible I was in whatever business was here before years ago). It has a pleasant interior; kind of rustic but also some obvious homages to France on the walls, etc. - what else would you expect in a town literally called Frenchtown?
We split the brie en croute app, which I liked a lot. My only quibble is that I would have made the berry coulis denser to compete with the brie a bit better, but overall it was a refreshing way to start the meal. I didn't build up quite the appetite I was hoping for from metal detecting in the afternoon (which is one of the many negative consequences of a drought), so I went a little lighter than usual on the entree with the almond-crusted cod. It was tasty but presentation-wise? Eh. It's not really a fish you can "crust," if that makes sense, so the optics are a bit chaotic. It's more like a pile on your plate, which you can see in the attached photo. I did like the fact that the lemon sauce was on the subtle side - the citrus family is not one of my faves and it's often an accompaniment with seafood dishes, so I was pleased it wasn't the dominant flavor. Super flaky and loved the texture of the rice.
The service was excellent. Not only did we not have to wait particularly long for our items to arrive, but our waiter was very friendly and nice. I was accidentally under-dressed for the weather so I ordered a hot chamomile tea (very rare for me), and one of my chums also asked the waiter to pick a tea for her. I have a chum who used to work in the service industry who told me to never order hot tea from a restaurant because it's incredibly annoying for them to prep, but my argument would be that if it's on the menu, all bets are off. Regardless, I think in this day and age it's relatively easy to make - we watched the guy literally just use a hot water dispenser and put the tea bag in. Was definitely the right choice on this particular evening. Anyway. He was also knowledgeable about the menu and had specific opinions about certain dishes; one of my friends ordered the salmon entree and he immediately commented that it was his favorite.
We're always interested as born and bred creatures of the Kingdom of Hunterdon what the overall clientele in a restaurant looks like. In a tourist trap like Frenchtown, it's not unusual to go into an eatery that's full of out-of-towners squealing about the Delaware River or something. This was a very nice mix of both tourists and locals, which can definitely be a difficult balancing act. Given the bougie options on the menu, I thought this was priced competitively to allow for some of the nearby residents who might not be sporting boat shoes and polo shirts to wander in to sample the wares as well.
Wasn't blown away but overall this was very solid.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
I went with my husband and a friend on a Sunday evening and we loved it. Everything was really tasty and the staff is friendly. Daniel and the other guys are amazing! And of course, a shout out to the kitchen staff who makes that delicious food!
P.S.: the pumpkin soup is deliciously good!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rib Eye Grilled Cheese, Bacon Cheeseburger
A lovely day in Frenchtown. We weren’t intending to dine but we saw Chez Daniel and decided to have bite. The food was beautifully prepared and presented. The staff was welcoming and accommodating to our adult son who has autism. We look forward to going back soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very nice place, down to earth but gourmet at the same time. Food was delicious. Great little place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup
Exceptional ?, top waitress, pleasant, smiling and available. The cuisine is homemade and you can feel it in your mouth. The desserts (homemade) are delicious. A big BRAVO to Chef Daniel for his cuisine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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