Chez Daniel

5 star experience and a very enjoyable meal. My wife took me to Chez Daniel for Father's day and we both were so pleased. As someone diagnosed with Celiac. I was drawn by the Gluten Free selections on the menu. As our daughter in law is an equally ambitious graduate of Johnson and Wales, I was intrigued by Chef Daniel's backstory. Our server was Ashliey and she greeted us and was well versed in food allergies and answered our questions. My wife ordered the Fish and Chips which was well proportioned and flavorful. I had the mussels provincal for appetizer followed by the special Steak au Poivre. The meal was delightful. I appreciate when dishes are presented in a very food forward manner and you can actually enjoy the taste of a mussel or hangar steak ( and not over seasoned) . Being a 45 minute drive away, I had never been to Frenchtown and I want to return and explore. It reminds me the town of Woodstock or some of the other quaint towns in the Hudson Valley where we formally resided. I am already looking forward to our return to Chez Daniel. Highly recommended!

What a gem! Chez Daniel is a dining experience far exceeding any reasonable expectation for, what seems at first glance, an unassuming, restaurant in a small town. Cutting to the chase - while there are many great places in Lambertville/New Hope, this experience is well worth driving the 15 miles to Frenchtown. The food is expertly prepared and presented. We started with salads - the Avocado over spinach and other vegetables with a perfectly done lemon vinaigrette and the seasonal (summer) salad on its final night - Mandarin oranges, beets, almonds over greens, all topped with feta. We had the Pork Chop Normandy and Braised Short Rib. Both were excellent and I would especially praise the pork chop. It was flavorful and tender but what brought this dish to a sublime level was the apple brandy sauce along with the apples and bacon lardons. I could have taken some in a "to go" cup and been in heaven. This is not to slight the short rib - tender and tasty with asparagus and fluffy mashed potatoes. Absolutely perfect. And because it was a special occasion, we threw caution to the winds and order desserts - a not to be missed gluten-free pumpkin cheese cake and an exquisite fruit tart that was definitely not a run-of-the-mill, mass-produced treat in the usual shell. Au contraire! It was a hand-crafted delight of strawberries sandwiched in a pleasantly sweet crust coated with an almost decadent but perfectly balanced "filling" (not really a filling in this presentation so I apologize to the pastry chef for using that word here) topped with blueberries, lightly powder sugared and accompanied by fresh whipped cream. The perfect ending to the perfect meal. The restaurant is tastefully decorated with many French touches and conveniently located in the middle of Frenchtown. It's extremely friendly to gluten-free diners. Our server was friendly, professional, knowledgeable and accommodating. Prices were VERY reasonable. We could not have chosen a better place to celebrate our special occasion.

Great menu with TONS of really good gluten-free options. Food is excellent. Outside seating in warmer weather. BYOB.