George Trois

I wish I could echo the sentiments of the other reviewers, but those 5 star comments were not the story of the experience we had. I understand restaurants have off-nights, but I wish it hadn’t been the night we were dining there - or ever. It’s a lot of money to spend for a 2.5 star experience. The evening started off wobbly. We expected to have our vaccine status and the vaccine status of all other diners verified because the website stated this was standing procedure. This is important to us and went into the decision to dine there. However, vaccine status verification did not happen. The staff were masked. At the door we were informed jackets were required which was not specified on the website. The staff offered jackets to be draped over the back of chairs. Why bother? Other diners wore jackets – and blue jeans. Either have a dress code or don’t and state it on your website and reservation confirmations. That’s what helps earn 5 stars. The food was good and presented beautifully, but the pacing became a problem as the courses progressed. I wish we had timed the intervals, but it got so bad I had to request the remaining courses be presented more quickly. The foie gras was not deveined completely. The lobster in the Lobster & Petits Rougets was over cooked and tough. Five sweet courses out of ten total is three too many especially when the rest of the menu completely ignored a vegetable focused course (or two). The decision to dine here was a surprise for me. I feel badly for my host who truly expected a wonderful experience for us both. That’s the price one pays for a restaurant’s off night. It made a lasting impression.

It’s tough to capture the perfect exuberance I feel after such a meal - and to keep my rating at only five stars is even tougher still! It simply doesn’t seem fair. We have been lucky to dine in some crazy places and experience the exquisite offerings of the ‘Bests,’ but I cannot say that any such a venture has earned as many gold stars as this fine place. These folks blew me outta the water, plain and simple. It’s so heartening to feel the goodwill and humor between a Chef and his staff, and even better when that’s communicated in the least stiff, most sincere manner; the staff ambled, chatted, served and suggested with quiet skill and grace that’s felt as soon as you enter the establishment. Our dinner was tasty in a way that almost transcends the cheapo language I’m using to describe it. I could bore you with dilettante details about the food, but I’m no food critic; I can only just tell you that it was sublime and that we will be coming back as often as we can. I had the best fish of my life tonight, accompanied by a menu, point-of-view, and delivery that I feel clearly trumps many Michelin-starred meals I’ve enjoyed.

I treated a friend here for her 25th birthday this past Sunday night 9/29/19! We chose the 12-course Premium Wine Flight meal! It was SPECTACULAR! I'm surprised I made it to work the next day! (Thank God, I work from home!) Each course was beautifully, meticulously and creatively prepared and presented personally by Chef Michael himself! He was so classy, charming, witty, brilliant and down to earth! We were both so impressed and enthralled by the ingenuity and amazing flavors of each of his amazing courses plus the amazing wine that Trois' astute, expert sommelier paired each course with! In addition, we had a great time being expertly served by Alfredo, who was extremely charming, engaging, professional and attentive! We are definitely planning on coming back plus also checking out the other 2 restaurants that are under the same roof and owners (Aboyer and Silencieux)!!