L’Auberge Provençale Bed and Breakfast

We were welcomed by the lovely B&B owner herself as we scheduled an appointment to view the venue for a celebration. She was quite busy and displayed much interested in serving all her guests with all her care. We had lunch, and booked a date for our event. Celeste was accomodating, she listened to our wishes,.and vision and came up with creative ideas for our event. We had lunch to get an idea of what the chef was capable of and it all that was served was made at the Auberge with organic produce. It was all delicious. The Auberge has endless options to eat, celebrate an event and even very very reasonable elope services. Students who don’t have a lot of resources and still desire a classic or romantic wedding should check in with Celeste. The rooms are breathtaking, spacious and with options such as a Jacuzzi and baths/​showers with aromatherapy. The views on the property reminded me of a modern romantic scenery of Jane Austen. Please check this lovely Auberge with the most amazing French food out you won’t be disappointed. It is a very private tucked away venue for romantic events.

We booked a room for one night for our anniversary. We loved the location, the grounds, and the room. We love B&B’s where you don’t have to do a lot of chatting but still feel welcomed and this had the perfect balance. We were a little disappointed that the hot tub was not warmed up and ready for a late fall dip, and the TV didn’t work while we were there (not really a huge thing but for the price it’s nice to be able to cuddle up and watch a late night movie if you want). Overall the room was great, super comfy bed, clean and cozy.
While we had a great time at dinner, the food was just not as memorable as I was hoping. For a restaurant like this, I don’t mind the small portions but I want those bites to be incredible with interesting flavors and textures. The raw fish courses were fine, good quality fish, but there was no acidity or spice or something interesting to set off the flavors. The veal cheeks were the best of all the dishes, my pork was literally one slice of pork tenderloin. Overall would love to go back to visit the property and stay overnight but since we need to eat at the restaurant I’m not sure I’d commit to it after this meal. I really would love to love everything about this place but for the money I want to remember the meal and talk about how amazing it is for years to come!

Told to «Get out»!
My friend and I, who live in different parts of the country, travel together every few years. Thus, we were looking forward to catching up during our long weekend at L’Auberge. Upon arriving at the inn, we found the rooms to be quite cold. We thus called the front desk to ask about the heat and they said the innkeeper would be there momentarily. When he arrived, he stated that the heat had not yet been turned on and that «most people like this temperature». When I relayed to him that I had been ill and chilled, he asked if we wanted space heaters for our rooms. Since there was no alternative, we said we did. When he returned with the heaters, he looked at both of us and said, «You don’t look happy». We both replied that we were not happy with the heating situation especially since the temperature was to dip into the 40’s that night. The innkeeper then said, «You may want to consider going elsewhere». While we surprised at his comment and the fact that he appeared angry, I proceeded to call other properties as he had suggested. When I did this, the innkeeper became very agitated. He then asked if I was calling other places. When I said that I was, he start yelling «Get out! Get out, now!» While my friend and I sat there stunned, we quickly left the premises since the innkeeper was, not only yelling, but also he was waving his arms angrily.
In addition to the inappropriate behavior demonstrated by the innkeeper, we noted several other deficiencies with this property: one thermostat only for three separate guest rooms; no phone phone anywhere on the premises (so no way to alert emergency services were an emergency to occur and cell service not available); and unkempt grounds around the pool area.
Luckily, another beautiful property not only had availability due to a late cancellation, but also the rooms they gave us were exquisite, the staff was extremely courteous and the service was impeccable… and yes there was heat!
My friend and I have never experienced the type of treatment we receive at L’Auberge. The experience was traumatic and the behavior displayed by the innkeeper was offensive, unprofessional, and inappropriate. Since this property has received high ratings in various publications, we felt compelled to write this review — this property needs to be reevaluated and a new rating assigned.

I stayed here two weekends ago and had a wonderful experience. We got there late on Friday and stayed until Sunday as a weekend getaway. The food is delicious, the rooms are comfortable, the staff are kind and friendly, and the area is beautiful. You know what you’re getting into when you come here to stay. Breakfast is included and you’re asked to dine on either Friday or Saturday for dinner. We did Saturday as we weren’t going to arrive until late Friday. If you’re close minded or looking for a 20 oz steak, a heaping amount of mashed potatoes and some greens on the side, the dinner experience probably isn’t going to be your flavor. Although, they could probably do that well too. The dishes were beautifully plated with an excellent balance of flavors. I loved the duck egg the most. The inn is gorgeous! It’s got such a comfortable feel to it and the staff are wonderfully sweet. It’s a wonderful break from the city.
I’ve worked in hospitality for the past 10 years and no one is in fine dining and hospitality because they don’t enjoy what they do. Particularly when they open their home and country getaway to the outside public. So to Rebecca G, the woman, who wrote the review about being told to get out… I wouldn’t imagine that he would have been that mean unless you honestly provoked him and writing a bad review shouldn’t have stopped him from telling you to leave HIS property. I wouldn’t have only told you to get out, I would have helped you pack your bags and kicked you out. I hate people who use Unilocal,TripAdvisor, etc as a means to threaten people from telling you «You’re an a$$!»

We enjoyed our quick anniversary weekend getaway here. It’s only a hour and a half from home. The room was nice and well equipped. My only suggestion is a firmer bed but that is a personal preference. The grounds are beautiful and peaceful. The breakfast each morning was fresh and very good. The dinner was perfect with just enough of each course to get a great meal. Will be back!

Do NOT go to this restaurant if you are hungry. The teeny tiny portions of food are ridiculously small (yes, I get high end dining and we tend to eat at those types of establishments — but they were crazy small portions here). We did not find the food that amazing for the price tag. Had a great wine list and wonderful service — thought it would be nice to relax on their front porch before dinner with a drink but the street noise ruined the ambience.

Worst very expensive meal i have ever had. I am obviously not cool enough for their inedible tiny tiny tasting meals.
Yuck!

I had eaten and did an overnight previously as L’Auberge Provencale. This time we stayed in Room 7 and the room is nice as other reviewers noted. Room 7 is a suite, but it also very near the kitchen! The outer cottages are quieter.
As for the meal, we selected the 10-​course meal. All plates were beautifully presented. 5 of the courses were on par with what you would expect from L’Auberge Provencale. 3 others were just average and 2 were actually just not very good at all. It was not a busy night and plates were servved in 15 minute increments. I had something to compare this meal from an early stay when all courses were excellent. Kind of disappointed.

Fantastic! best meal ever. presentation, blend of flavors and proportion size were all superb. we had the tasting menu. great chef and staff. the wine selection was perfect with our meal. you should try this place if you enjoy slow paced fine dining.

What an unexpected gem! My husband and I ended up in Winchester Saturday night due to a snow storm. We found L“Auberge on Unilocal– we travel frequently and rely on Unilocal for recommendations. Most of the Unilocal reviews were glowing, but there was one that almost dissuaded us from trying the restaurant.
WE ARE SO GLAD WE came for dinner! A truly fabulous meal! The tasting menu was spectacular! In particular, the truffle foam gnocchi was very inventive and particularly memorable!
The restaurant is operated by a family, and they watched over the service and food.
We can not wait to have another excuse to visit!
Two Thumbs UP!!!

The welcome cheese plate deal is no longer active, so don’t get your appetite up for that, but they do have delicious cookies waiting for you when you check in. The room was nice, but be wary of going in freezing cold weather; we had no hot water, and our room had been upgraded because our original room’s pipes had frozen.
The dinner was great, and the food was more creative than we expected. The tuna, sturgeon, and beef wagyu were phenomenal (though not the tartare half). Gnocchi was a little odd. Good atmosphere and service. Breakfast is also four stars.

Spent the weekend for a holiday get-​away. The service and experience exceeded my expectations. The room was beyond charming. Chef Ryan did an amazing job preparing a very memorable dinner. We spent time exploring local wineries — be sure to check out Oak Barrel. Would definitely recommend this B&B…absolutely lovely.

We stayed two nights to celebrate our first anniversary. Our first night we had the four course dinner at the bed and breakfast. The food and service was excellent. The food taste was above our expectations as well as the presentation. The atmosphere is relaxing, cozy and romantic. The whole experience was expensive but worth every penny. We are definitely coming back.

Yin and Yang. The setting is magical, the staff is attentive, and I’m sure the rooms are wonderful (but this review is only for the resturant).
First. let’s talk about the menu. There are three options: a tasting menu for $ 115, a three course dinner for $ 78, and an ala carte menu with varying prices. The tasting menu also includes a wine pairing for $ 78. The wine list is both excellent and expansive. Our party of four opted for the three course menu and our total bill with wine and tip was almost $ 600. (The tasting menu must be ordered by everyone in the party.)
If I am going to spend this kind of money on a dinner then I expect exceptional service, exceptional food, and a level of attentiveness at the top! So, with that as an introduction let’s talk about the dinner and why I’ve only given this two stars when others are fawning over this place like it has four Michelin stars (it has none for a reason).
The wine was exceptional and the sommelier was of great help in choosing wine. We chose a full body red from the Rhone region. It was exceptional.
Our dinners consisted of appetizer, main course, and dessert. However, that’s not even half of what we ate. Every course was preceded or followed by an intermezzo of some sort. These were for the most part mystery bits and were interesting but not memorable. The exception was a cheese plate served before the appetizer with local cheeses. It was exceptional but we all found it odd that a cheese plate would be served first rather than after the dinner. But it was good. The other small plates didn’t impress. (A side note. There was a huge nitrogen tank behind the kitchen which I later surmised was there to concoct several interesting (?) frozen pieces. Again, not memorable.)
We had heard this place used lots of locally grown vegetables. We didn’t see any with the possible exception of a baby carrot (one!) and parsnips in an appetizer. I’d expect at mid-​October the larder of local vegetables to be full so I’ve no idea where they went!
The appetizers were forgettable. I can’t even recall one that I’d recommend.
Main courses of beef short ribs, venison, and sea bass arrived with little accompaniment save a small bottle of whipped potato and cream. The main dishes were all lukewarm. I assert that a top chef should be able to time cooking and delivery such that the main courses arrive piping hot. This chef was unable to accomplish this. None of these were stand out dishes.
Deserts were sweet and plentiful. With the exception of a selection of various chocolate treats the deserts didn’t impress.
So there you have a review which does not recommend this restaurant. Perhaps some day I will find myself back in the neighborhood and try something on the ala carte menu but I would not make a special trip to find this place.

My husband booked a room here for mother’s day as well as reservations at the restaurant. When we arrived everyone was SO nice. The best thing about this place is the staff. They are all so accommodating and helpful. We stayed in room 5 and it was really nice! We couldn’t use the fireplace, which was a bummer, cause it’s summer, but I have no doubt it would have just made the place even better. We did experience some room issues. The breaker messed up and in the middle of the night the window air conditioner shut off as well as half the power of the room so our phones didn’t charge and it was SO hot when we woke up. Also, after dinner the water in the entire place just shut off for about 30 min. It eventually came back on. I’m just glad I wasn’t getting ready for dinner when that happened. Room 5 backs into a larger room with a balcony. The people behind us were part of a wedding party (we think) and they were out on the balcony partying into the night, which is fine, but there’s nothing to do at the B&B except go to sleep or walk around the grounds after dinner, so it would have been nice to either party with them or for them to go downstairs and have their party. It was just kind of annoying that the balcony backed up to our room. When the AC shut off you could just hear them even louder. If you stay IN the house, you will definitely hear everyone walking up the stairs and walking around.
The dinner. The dinner was great, but very very long. I wish I would have been prepared for this. I guess I’m very American and not use to having dinner (small, very small portions) over a 3 ½ hour time period. The first course didn’t come out until 45 min after we ordered, then another 20 – 30 min a pallet cleanser and so on and so on. we started at 7pm didn’t get up to our room till 10:40. I had a massive headache by the time the main course came out and felt nauseous and couldn’t enjoy some of the food because I was SOOO hungry. Guess I’ll know for next time not to ‘eat too much at lunch or snack all day to save room for a nice dinner’. I will definitely be prepared next time. You get bored, right??? and you order a drink here, a drink there, a coffee cause you’re falling asleep and then before I knew it I was begging my husband to go to the car and grab crackers for me to munch on. We’ve been to Spain, Germany. we know the custom of eating late and eating in portions… I just wasn’t prepared, so BE prepared! We also ended up being the LAST people on the patio and it got really cold and it really felt like, at almost 11pm that they had forgotten we were out there. My husband finally tracked them down and gave them our check. I couldn’t even enjoy the last chocolate course because I was freezing and still starving from the small portions over a 3 ½ hour period of time. When we go back. I’ll be ready for you mini portions with crackers in my purse!
The included breakfast was phenomenal!!! I had the brioche french toast with strawberry rhubarb compote and my husband had eggs Benedict. They also had a yogurt and fruit bar with granola and choices of drinks. We loved our waiter too! He was fantastic and fun and French!
All in all the place is great and I highly recommend. Great scenery, great service, quaint rooms and décor. My husband said they even called him a few times to confirm the surprise in the room that was for me as well as make sure I did not have any food allergies. He said they were always pleasant and very excited that we were coming over the phone. It’s not AS expensive as some B&Bs in the area so definitely a nice choice for your wife/​hubby for an anniversary or birthday present.

I really wanted to love this bed and breakfast since I live in DC and wanted a nice escape but it just didn’t really seem worth the price and I left feeling so disappointed with the experience.
My husband and I spent the night on a Saturday to celebrate his birthday. There was never any mention that we were celebrating his birthday even though I had made a note of it twice before arriving with whoever confirmed my reservations via email. When we arrived, there was also no one in the office so we had to walk to the Inn and wander about to check in.
The dinner itself was great and the food is delicious but the service was mediocre. The staff couldn’t answer basic questions about ingredients on the menu or preparation. I asked if there were any vegetarian entrée options and the waitress pointed to several fish options which just doesn’t make sense. Vegetarians, this place is not friendly. The table clothes were also dirty and had stains in several places.
The room and setting were beautiful. We stayed in Room 8 because some reviewers noted that this part of the Inn is a bit more quiet. I didn’t find that to be true. It was one of the worst nights of sleep that I’ve gotten in a while. The highway noise in front of the Inn is very loud. There’s also a train that passes in the middle of the night and it woke us up despite having the windows closed and shades drawn. Weirdly, we could also hear the couple staying in the room next to us so they almost certainly could hear us which isn’t very intimate or romantic. They were either very loud or the walls very thin because we could make out every word of their conversation from our bed.
It’s a historic property with nice views but I don’t think given my experience and the $ 500+ that I spent that I would return or recommend it to any friends.

We came for the Sunday brunch and we left wanting… bread with clams were burnt and when we told waiter, he said they were supposed to be burnt. No. Way is food supposed to taste burnt. The rest of the experience was mediocre. definitely not worth more than $ 100 we paid for 2.

I was looking for a fun way to celebrate my 30^th birthday and decided a weekend away in a nice bed and breakfast would be perfect. For weeks I scoured the internet looking to find the perfect one.
I chose room 12 at the Villa la Campagnette, mostly because of the tub, but also it just happened to be one of the few that were still available 1 ½ months out.
We arrived a bit early, but were warmly welcomed by Celeste. She allowed us to check in early to our room (11:30 ish on Saturday). Upon arrival, we were welcomed by Sharon, the housekeeper, and shown to our room. Sharon was a bit soft spoken, but very helpful. She took the fancy bottles of champagne I had brought with me and placed them on ice. I was also surprised with a bottle of champagne and chocolate covered strawberries (although, since we showed up early they didn’t come until after we returned from our lunch in Old Town Winchester). The strawberries were amazingly fresh and perfectly complemented the slightly sweet champagne. I enjoyed them while relaxing in the claw foot tub!
Room 12 is a green room with 2 windows on each wall. The room was large and pleasantly decorated. I loved nearly everything about it. My only complaint is that the sheets were 100% polyester. I have a real dislike for polyester and polyester blends. Plus, at the price I was paying per night, I wanted to sleep on something much more luxurious, such as Egyptian cotton. The bed otherwise was very comfortable. The room was large and we were able to leave the windows open to feel the cool night air. Others have complained about the noise of the train at the main house; this was a non issue at the Villa. We hardly even noticed any trains or noise from the road.
Sadly the pool and hot tub were still closed for the winter. We obviously wouldn’t have gone swimming, but the nights would have been perfect for a dip in the hot tub with champagne.
We had dinner at La Table Provencale, the restaurant attached to the Inn. The food was amazing. We chose the four course, and left absolutely satisfied and managed not to be stuffed (a good thing). I chose the sweetbreads, foie gras, squab, and carrot cake. My boyfriend had the sweetbreads, scallops, lamb, and chocolate cake. The amuse bouche was fun; a play on easter with egg, goat cheese and sausage.
Breakfast was good, but a bit cold the first morning (Sunday), although the next it came out perfect. We also had a nice conversation with Alain; he shared a similar background as my boyfriend so they hit it off well. He seemed very down to earth and probably would have sat down with us for drinks had we extended the invitation. Sadly, we had to be getting back to the fast life of the DC area.
I was sad to go. I enjoyed getting out of the hustle and bustle of my daily life. The area was beautiful and there was little to no traffic (comparatively speaking). All and all, I really enjoyed my stay. It was a bit pricey, so not something I can do often, but something I would like to do once every year.

Lovely place. We stayed in Room 7 and it was nice, clean, comfortable and spacious. The large private deck was amazing, the bathroom steam shower was a nice touch, and it was wonderful to have the separate TV/​sitting room.
All the employees we encountered were friendly and helpful.
Breakfast was tasty and somewhat indulgent without being heavy. It was a perfect way to start the day before heading out to hike at Sky Meadows Park. Our dinner was excellent, no complaints to be had.
During their afternoon tea/​snack time, they had out this lemon pound cake, I swear there is no way there was not crack in this thing. No joke, I probably gained a literal pound from this alone, I couldn’t stop myself.
I would absolutely come back here again.

My husband and I came here or a birthday getaway — this B&B has been on my list for the past 3 years, so I was super duper excited that I was finally able to get a weekend to come down! The B&B can be hard to miss when you’re driving on the Lord Fairfax Hwy as there is a small sign; however, I liked the fact that you can get a view of the Shenandoah mountains and there were some cows on the farm next door — so cute! Jessica, the assistant innkeeper, was quite efficient and extremely nice — there was a cute cat taking a nap in the office (adorable!). The main house also had hot mulled cider (so delicious!) as well as some cookies and cake log — oo la la — this was available or the guests from 3 to 6pm. We booked Suite #9, the ‘La Chambre des Amis’ (which means ‘The Bedroom of My Friends’ in French) which was quaint — I thought it would be a bit larger from the pictures I saw online, but even still, it was cute — I especially loved the tiles in the bathroom — very bright and very Country French! The only ‘issue’ would probably be the curtain by the main door, as always drawing them open/​close when you enter/​exit your suite can get a little annoying; but, I’m thinking it’s because some people want to see throughout the door since there’s a garden right in front of us — I’m sure it’s lovely during the Spring time. I loved the Lemon Verbana soap and the herbal bath salts that were available. There were two comfy armchairs to relax and do some reading or some work, as well as a small TV with DirectTV. A fireplace with a Duralog was also there, and the mantle was decorated with holiday Nutcrackers, pine cones, and fruit. There seems to be suites located above the main house, but ours was tucked off to the side with a couple of others — there was still peace and privacy, which was nice! We had a dinner reservation at 7:30PM — we were seated by the window, and I loved the décor (huge Christmas ornaments, holiday figurines, etc.). Our server was Christian, and he was just plain AWESOME! We chose the 4-​course menu. I had the: Chicken Liver (Pâté, Walnut, Toasted Tuille; this was beautiful as it was nice and salty, fragrant, and delicious), Foie Gras (Citurs, Granola, Cranberry Gastrique; literally, the BEST foie gras I’ve had, EVER!!! I loved the combination of the citrus slices and the perfectly cooked foie gras that melted in my mouth — it was very delicate and delicious!!!), Escolar (Forrest Mushrooms, Bordelaise Sauce; this is a fatty tuna that was delicate and the nice Bordelaise sauce that made it somewhat a light dish; loved the mushrooms!), and PB & C (Liquid Nitrogen Poached, Caramel, Popcorn; I found the popcorn an interesting combination with the dessert!) for dessert. My husband had the: Scallop (Cauliflower, Raison, Cumin Emulsion; the flavors of the sauce was yummy as the scallops were also cooked beautifully), Lobster (Thermidor, Parsnip; this was quite lovely with it being wrapped with a crispy phyllo dough!), Lamb (Chestnut, Parsnip, Onions, Pomegranate; shredded lamb that was like pulled pork — not game-​y at all and it was wonderfully-​seasoned — yum!), and the Pistachio Soufflé with Pistachio Gelato for dessert (nice and airy). There were plenty of amuse-​bouches (lemon-​mousse-​like bars with candied ginger on sticks, this beautiful egg in a cup with sherry with olive madeleines, nice crusty bread with olive oil, a nice thyme-​infused methol carbonated drink that was absolutely refreshing and awesome, potato butter (that came in a mini jam jar that was so decadent, creamy, and delicious!), and a slice of lemon cheesecake), which was quite surprising! From the other reviews, I notice that there were many complaints on how ‘small’ the servings/​courses were — I have absolutely no idea what these people are talking about, as both my husband and I left full (and we can eat!)! :P Chef Joseph Watters actually came out himself and greeted us with the culminating dessert — it was a basket with holly berries and pine leaves, with 2 of each: meringue lollipops filled with an apple slice, French lemon macarons, and this blackberry-​like jelly. He was SO NICE and we thanked him for an unbelievable meal! This was literally one of the best meals I’ve had, and it definitely falls in my top dining experiences! For the breakfast, there was a table with house made granola, croissants, fresh fruit salad, yogurt cups, and individual beverages. The set menu was Poached Egg on Creamy Soft Polenta and Grits, Oven Roasted Rosemary Chicken Breast with Demi Glacé and a slice of Applewood Smoked Bacon, and a bowl of Apple Crisp with Maple Cream. It was nicely presented, simple, and a good light breakfast to give you fuel for the day. I highly recommend in checking out Chef Watters’ creations — I am definitely going to come back here and bring my friends and family for a beautiful dinner experience and to fill ourselves with wonderful wonderful wonderful food!
+lovely French menu: D
+Chef Joseph Watters

The food was elegantly presented. Definitely more art than food. However, I’d almost state that it was ALL art NO food. The dishes were beautifully presented, but the portion sizes were so small that I left hungry after a 7 course meal.
For the record, we are food people. We understand that a tasting menu is generally smaller portions, but these portions were seriously small. One dish was literally two clams. Several other dishes were one-​bite portions. They were also spaced too far apart as we waited 15 – 30 minutes in between each dish. My only saving grace was the bread basket. I must have eaten 5000 carbs that night.
On the positive side, the wine list was very good and extensive. We enjoyed a 1997 Louis Latour Corton Charlemagne which was wonderful. The bite-​sized portions were also very tasty, but it felt like each course was only enough to whet the appetite. The only exception to the small portions was the dessert which was a raspberry and Grand Marnier soufflé served with hot chocolate sauce. It was delicious.
In summary, I wouldn’t rush back for another visit. For the price that you pay to eat here, I’d upgrade and spend the money on a wonderful experience at the Inn @ Little Washington. For that, you will not be disappointed.

We stayed here for two nights this week, and dined here each night. Some things have changed in the dining at L’Auberge Provencale since our last visit, and most are not changes I care for. They offer no individually priced appetizers, soups, salads, or entrees. Some restaurants can pull this off, other ones, not so much, but those that can make it work need to provide great quality food, reasonable portion size, and excellent service.
They offer a 6 course Chefs Tasting Menu for $ 105 per person (an additional $ 68 for wine pairings), a Five Course Menu, one of which is a sorbet, for $ 88 per person (wine pairing add $ 52), and a Three Course Menu for $ 64 per person (wine pairing add $ 40). Both the 5 & 3 course include Amuse Bouche.
This approach gives the diner much less flexibility, and raises the overall cost, as well. For example, if you do not care for dessert (and it is not a strength of this restauramt, in my opinion), you are still locked into that course, and that price in the 3 and 5 course menus. You do not have the option, at least none was offered to me or stated on the menu, to pass on the dessert, or any other course, for less cost. Effectively, you can not order a simple, two course meal of any combination.
Wednesday’s meal was the Five Course Menu, the number of diners was lite, and the meal was enjoyable, if somewhat expensive — dining time, with after dinner drinks, ran about an hour and a half.
The Pear & Parsnip Soup and the Duck Galantine were very nice, though neither portion was remarkable — the Duck consisting of 2 pieces equated to a half a slice of bread. There was a nice array of condiments with the Duck, but condiments are called condiments for a reason.
The Maine Scallops were excellent, the accompanying locally foraged mushrooms were especially tasty. The Pan Seared Foie Gras was disappointing, overcooked and floating in a sea of liquid — a waste of good foie gras. Neither portion was beyond ordinary. The sorbet, with a ginger ale foam, probably needs to be re-​thought.
The Bouillabaisse, while not strictly traditional, was nevertheless rich and flavorful, and loaded with shrimp, lobster, clams, mussels, scallops, and tile fish. Far and away, the nicest portion of the entrees. The Korobuta Pork Belly was fixed perfectly, loaded wioth taste, and extremely rich.
The next evening’s meal was not nearly as enjoyable as to either the food or the service. Although we were the first to order (we settled on the Three Course Menu) it took over an hour for our entrees to come out of the kitchen. The wait staff (there were only 3) was overwhelmed by the number of diners. Part of the problem is that though they offer full bar service here, there is not a bar in the traditional sense and there is no bartender. The wait staff pours are the wines and fixes any cocktail, resulting in some real delays when crowded, which they were.
Folks who ordered the Five Course Menu, all of whom ordered well after us, received their second and third courses, while we were still waiting for our entrée. Either the kitchen was overwhelmed as well, or the process is to push early Five Course Menu items in front of the entrees ordered from the Three Course Menu, which I suspect was the case.
All in all, not an enjoyable meal, especially at those prices. Our empty appetizer plates remained on the table for over 30 minutes, and later a drink order was completely overlooked. The total time for the 3 course meal was over 2 hours. I was disappointed in the entire evening, to say the least. The wait staff apologized, an after dinener drink was comped, but I have come to expect more from this restaurant. We will probably be slow to return after this experience.