French Restaurants near Metuchen, NJ

“I haven’t been to Cafe Paris in about 17 years, not since the end of my senior year of high school when a bunch of us brought our French teacher there to eat. I decided to stop there today for a much needed celebration of myself after a rough few weeks. The food was absolutely superb, and my waitress, Jackie, embraced my self celebration. Now that the warm weather is finally arriving, I can’t wait to bring my kids (who love bread, fruit, and cheese!) for a lovely lunch outside. I can’t believe I stayed away for so long— I won’t be making that mistake again!!“

“I’m in the area for just one night and needed to figure out where I could get a quick dinner. I saw Sophie’s Bistro and after getting a recommendation from a colleague, I made a reservation. It’s a really casual place; not pretentious in any way, but the bartender was both talented and conversational and made something off menu to enjoy. For dinner, I decided on French Onion Soup and Steak Frites and thoroughly enjoyed myself. Besides this, the bread service they bake in house is amazing and I learned about the owner and how he treats his people and that made me even happier that I came in. I wish we had a place like this where I live; I would be there all the time. I’m not sure when I’ll be back in the area, but next time I’m near Somerset, I know where I’ll do dinner. Give it a try, you’ll be happy“

“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.“

“I had an amazing experience at this place! The fries were perfectly crispy, and the chicken was just as delightful—light, not greasy at all, and full of flavor. I loved being able to choose from a wide variety of sauces and seasonings to customize my meal. It’s rare to find such high-quality food in a fast-service setting.
I also want to thank the staff for their kindness. I arrived about ten minutes after closing time, but they didn’t turn me away. Instead, they served me with a smile. That level of customer service is truly appreciated. Thank you for an exceptional dining experience. Highly recommend!“

“Delicious food and outstanding service.“

“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.“

“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!“