French Restaurants near Maplewood, NJ

“Not our first visit to Lorena's - this location and previous...No reservation, walk-in last Sunday afternoon. Comfortable bar seating; cozy atmosphere. Solid pour drinks with terrific appetizer dining. Salmon tartare and the best French Onion soup....finished off with a great Au Poivre Burger...Many thanks....topped off a beautiful weekend.“

“My wife and I have been patrons and huge fans of Chez Catherine for nearly 30 years. Last Friday, we happily celebrated our 39th anniversary there with another very fine lunch. It's always a pleasure to be greeted like old friends by owner Stephane Bocket and seated at what we think is the best table in the tastefully decorated, elegant restaurant. We both chose the prix fixe menu. For starters, my wife had the always terrific moules and I a lovely mixed salad. We both chose beef bourguignons for our main course and asked Stephane to suggest wine from the by-the-glass list. His selections of a chablis for my wife and pinot noir for me worked perfectly with the outstanding bourguignons. We finished by sharing a delicious Baba au Rhum, prepared by Stephane at tableside. Dining at Chez Catherine is always a special event to us. Everything about it is first class. If you are unfamiliar with Chez Catherine, it has been one of New Jersey's Top 5 restaurants for nearly 40 years. We recommend it highly and urge lovers of fine dining to not wait but reserve a table NOW. We're sure you'll find it to be as special as we do.“

“Faubourg Montclair delivered an exceptional dining experience from start to finish. The crab and corn appetizer was absolutely perfect and beautifully presented. What was even more impressive was the flavor.

I had the duck confit panini, and the bread was grilled to perfection, adding a wonderful rustic character to the rich, savory duck. The fries were exactly how they should be: crispy on the outside and light and fluffy inside.

My wife ordered the lamb gyro, which was expertly prepared with two generous skewers of tender lamb and a substantial portion overall.

We especially enjoyed sitting outside in the charming garden, while the interior of the restaurant was equally impressive with its elegant and thoughtfully designed atmosphere. A memorable meal in a beautiful setting.“

“Frequented the old location many times and loved it every time. 1st time at the new location this past Saturday and… WOW. Food was above and beyond as was the service. PEI white mussels are out of this world. Duck breast and lamb chops were delicious. With tomorrow being the 1st day of spring we are that much closing to a lovely meal on the patio.“

“Great Service. Delicious food“

“From start to finish, our experience was absolutely outstanding. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and every detail from the service to the food was top notch. The new owners went above and beyond to make us feel welcome, checking in throughout the evening and truly making us feel like valued guests. The chef is nothing short of incredible. Every dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. You can tell there’s a deep passion and talent behind the menu especially if you’re a fan of French Mediterranean cuisine, which was executed to perfection. Highly recommend this gem to anyone looking for an elevated yet cozy dining experience. A must visit spot that I’ll definitely be returning to!“

“Cafe Monet has been a favorite of ours for years. The food is always outstanding - inventive and tasty. In addition to wonderful savory dishes, Cafe Monet offers excellent dessert items, freshly prepared o site. The atmosphere transports patrons to a friendly French bistro.“

“I love coming to Wasai Bistro whenever I’m visiting the east coast. I’ve followed Chef Nelson since his days at Aozora and Wabi Sabi. His food quality, menu options, and value are unmatched in the area. Once you try his food you will understand why he has so many repeat diners. I highly recommend the Mes Reves Roll, Uni and bone marrow ramen, Miso glazed sea bass entree and salmon lover entree but it’s very hard to go wrong with anything Chef Nelson serves. Parking is street parking only but honestly I’ve always had a very easy time finding a spot. BYOB so you can drink what you love.“

“Wish had menu or weekly display of what available during week or daily“

“Very nice fusion cuisine of Thai and French. Very well conceived menu. Good portion size. Everything we tried was superb. One special favorite was the Snapper with Tamarind.“

“Had a beautiful baby sprinkle upstairs in the yellow and blue rooms and everything was wonderful! The food and tea were delicious and Jenna was so detail oriented and easy to work with, definitely book a party here!“

“The jerk shrimp and scallop appetizer was absolutely amazing. I will most definitely be revisiting this place frequently.“