AQUITAINE
Location:
South End
Cuisine:
French/French-American
Entertainment:
no
Profile:
no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-424-8577
569 Tremont Street, 617-424-8577. This premier French bistro is fine dining at its most authentic. Modeled after contemporary Parisian bistros, Aquitaine offers a fresh take on traditional French cuisine while staying true to its regional roots. An extensive wine list and simple, sophisticated decor make this neighborhood eatery a Boston classic. L, D, BR, C.
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BOUCHEE
Location:
Back Bay
Cuisine:
French/French-American
Entertainment:
no
Profile:
no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-450-4343
159 Newbury St., 617-450-4343. Emulating the style and cuisine of a traditional Parisian brasserie, Bouchee offers diners the opportunity to enjoy delectable meals such as steak au poivre and cassoulet while people-watching on its spacious patio. Daily 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m.
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BRASSERIE JO
Location:
Back Bay
Cuisine:
French/French-American
Entertainment:
no
Profile:
yes - read profile
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-425-3240
The Colonnade Hotel, 120 Huntington Ave., 617-425-3240. The “sister” of chef Jean Joho’s award-winning Chicago restaurant combines traditional favorites (coq au vin and steak frites) with unique specialties (Uncle Hansi’s onion tart). Home-brewed beer, a wine list and desserts made in the French tradition complete this Gallic experience. Seasonal outdoor patio. B, L, D.
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CAFÉ FLEURI
Location:
Downtown
Cuisine:
French/French-American
Entertainment:
yes
Profile:
no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-451-1900
Langham Hotel Boston, 250 Franklin St., 617-451-1900. Enjoy what Boston magazine calls “the best Sunday brunch in Boston,” or sample a la carte Mediterranean and American fare, and French desserts—all within a sunlit garden atrium. B Mon–Fri 6:30–11:30 a.m., Sat 7:30–11 a.m.; L daily 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; D Mon–Sat 6–10 p.m., Sun 4–10 p.m.; SB 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
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CLIO
Location:
Back Bay
Cuisine:
French/French-American
Entertainment:
no
Profile:
no
Most entrees more than $25
Telephone : 617-536-7200
The Eliot Hotel, 370-A Commonwealth Ave., 617-536-7200. James Beard Award-winning chef Ken Oringer serves up French-American fare with some striking Asian influences in a sleek, sophisticated atmosphere that’s styled after a Parisian supper club. Bacon-wrapped foie gras, caramelized swordfish au poivre and ginger-glazed oxtail keep customers coming back for more. D.
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EASTERN STANDARD
Location:
Fenway/Kenmore Square
Cuisine:
French/French-American
Entertainment:
no
Profile:
no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-532-9100
Hotel Commonwealth, 528 Commonwealth Ave., 617-532-9100. This brasserie in the heart of Kenmore Square resembles an old hotel dining room with its decor, but the restaurant attracts a diverse crowd, from businessmen to Red Sox fans seeking a pre-game bite. Its menu caters to both crowds, with offerings ranging from pork tenderloin to frog’s legs and foie gras to sandwiches. B, L, D.
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THE ELEPHANT WALK
Location:
Cambridge
Cuisine:
French/French-American
Entertainment:
no
Profile:
no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-492-6900
2067 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, 617-492-6900. Lauded in Esquire and inducted into Boston magazine’s “Best of Boston” Hall of Fame, The Elephant Walk boasts Boston’s only Cambodian/French menu and offers a unique, exceptional dining experience. L (Boston only); D, LS.
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GASLIGHT
Location:
South End
Cuisine:
French/French-American
Entertainment:
no
Profile:
no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-422-0224
560 Harrison Ave, 617-422-0224. From the creators of the critically-acclaimed French bistro Aquitaine comes Gaslight, a classic neighborhood Parisian brasserie. Boasting an affordable menu and painstakingly authentic décor, Gaslight offers a delightfully old-world experience in a decidedly new-world setting. SB, D, LS, C.
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GREEN STREET GRILL
Location:
Cambridge
Cuisine:
French/French-American
Entertainment:
yes
Profile:
no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-876-1655
280 Green St., Central Square, Cambridge, 617-876-1655. A neighborhood eatery serving exotic French-Caribbean food, with influences from Latin America, and tropical cocktails. Dinner served nightly, with music and dancing Sun–Wed 5:30-10:30p.m. Thu-Sat ‘till 11 p.m.,Bar open daily 5:30 p.m.-1 a.m. L, D, LS, C.
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HAMERSLEY’S BISTRO
Location:
South End
Cuisine:
French/French-American
Entertainment:
no
Profile:
no
Most entrees more than $25
Telephone : 617-423-2700
533 Tremont St., 617-423-2700. This pioneering French-American classic, helmed by the husband and wife team of Gordon and Fiona Hamersley, first put the South End dining scene on the map. Try the duck confit or the roast chicken with garlic, lemon and parsley. Long regarded as one of the city’s top tables. D.
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