French Gourmet

07/27/09

Best Place Around

by sarahlatarte at Citysearch

Wonderful french food with the French/European Dining experience. Expect to be there for a few hours as good food and service takes time and enjoy fresh roasted coffee as you wait.

• Pros: Good Food, Enjoyable Relaxing Experience
• Cons: Can be a bit expensive but it is MORE than worth it

06/22/09

Good Brunch

by CSMobileUser at Citysearch

Defintiely an air of elitism, however, the food is delicious. I would reccommend it for breakfast or brunch, just don't wear a ball cap or have something to do for the next 90 minutes. Sit back and savor the food, bread and coffee.

09/07/08

Good food, too bad about the owner

by CitizenD at Citysearch

My wife and I went to the French Gourmet for a few years for the occaisional decanent butter-drenched multi-course meal. The coffee is as good as people say, being fresh roasted on the premises, and a well tended and skillfully operated espresso machine to it's credit. If you have an open schedule, a generous wallet and ability to suspend judgement on the decor which staggers between the baroque and cheesy, you are in for a treat. As they say, the 3 secrets of french cuisine are butter, butter and butter.

One day, I thought I'd swing by for lunch, and I was refused service. I was seated at the second occupied table, all others being empty at the time. When I placed my order for a small item and a cup of espresso I was informed in no uncertain terms that the establishment was a "sit-down, have a meal" sort of place and not the place for a quick bite and cup of coffee. I was further encouraged to take my business down the road to the Coffee Beanery, that he was sure they could meet my expectations. I was more than surprised, the owner is a pudgy, fey man who ordinarily prances and unctuously dotes on the customers. Evidently, the owner maintains strict standards on what circumstances he will serve his customers, and I choose not to be one of them.

• Pros: Good Food
• Cons: Arrogant owner, expensive

04/11/08

Sadly discriminatory and arrogant.

by TroyInTroy at Citysearch

Sadly, although it positions itself as high-end, in reality it's low, and I cannot recommend this restaurant.

First, a visit for lunch with a male friend resulted in lackluster and profoundly slow service, less-than-ordinary tasting food -- and a bad feeling for the spirit. Far worse was the attempt to accompany a female friend for a Sunday-morning breakfast. I don't eat breakfast, and while she ordered a lavish omelette, I was quite happy with a cafe au lait and a good croissant. Incredibly, the man who I believe is (or was) the owner completely refused to serve me, saying "We don't want to be known as some little cafe for a coffee and something small." (My responses -- that I certainly wouldn't tell anyone about my small order, and that my companion was ordering a prodigious meal -- fell on deaf ears.)

We ended up leaving, angry and dissatisfied. And although other friends have suggested going there -- it's just around the corner from our homes -- when I relate this story, I always manage to convince them to go elsewhere. I hope you do, too. One simply cannot condone that degree of arrogance and discrimination.

• Pros: Interesting turquoise exterior.
• Cons: Horrible service, disgusting treatment.

03/05/08

Almost as good as... well, you know

by kissmepretty at Citysearch

They've added wine and champagne to their offerings. Went for a birthday dinner with friends and had one of my most enjoyable dining experiences I've ever had. Every course was perfectly presented and tasted delicious. It's a rare treat when the flavors, aromas, and atmosphere make for an almost spiritual experience. A co-worker went recently on my recommendation and had a similarly good review. His girlfriend has some food limitations but the menu at Frend Gourmet provided her ample options. Good idea to make reservations, especially for larger parties.

• Pros: Has its own parking lot
• Cons: Go when you have time to relax

Haute cuisine that's accessible to the non-gourmet.

by Contributor at Citysearch

In Short
Pink marble tables for two, silly garlands of faux flowers and pink satin, a French chanteuse on the soundtrack, and nonpretentious staff and clientele. Versions of classics of the French repertoire--Lobster Newburg, frogs' legs, coq au vin, bouillabaisse, Chauteaubriand--plus paella and pesto. Housemade mayo, ice cream, pastries ("butter is our only shortening"). Tea taken seriously and coffee imported green and roasted a pound at a time.

04/01/06

Love this place for brunch, not for dinner...

by lisaway at Citysearch

I went to the French Gourmet for brunch on Sunday and loved it and would do that again. However, I went for dinner and thought the food was horrible, and they way over charged for it. I was so dissappointed because I had such high hopes. But like I said I would do brunch again. They also do serve booze now (wine, champagne) The service was outstanding, and the ambience is wonderful.

• Pros: Sunday Brunch, Amosphere, Service
• Cons: Price, Dinner was not good

02/04/03

Chic Dining In A Friendly Atmosphere

by pinkmouse17 at Citysearch

The courteous staff and pleasant decor made dining a happy and upbeat experience. As far as salad is concerned, I believe that's a matter of personal taste, I found it delicious. The chef offers an excellent choice of menu. After dinner, I suggest creme brule and fresh gourmet coffee. I haven't found another restaurant that has swayed my dessert appeal. It compliments the romantic and it accompanies those who desire extra guests at their table. Hats off to French Gourmet!

• Pros: Romantic, Intimate, Cozy