Touche - Vermilion

Another outstanding meal and service at Chez. The scallops with mushroom appetizer was sublime; the sea bass lobster in cream sauce wonderful. Socially-distanced tables. Four and a half stars goes to five given that they didn't miss a beat faced with three seatings and the entire dining room arriving and leaving at the same time! (we were at the second seating). About $500 for two with tax, tip, and a mid-level bottle of bubbly. We will be back.

From the moment you walk into the restaurant you are treated with superb service. From water glass to wine service, from appetizer to dessert, from cocktail to aperitif this is an amazing dining experience. We were so impressed with the appetizer list we ordered 6 for a table of 4. The soups are to die for— especially the cup of lobster bisque, wild mushroom and the French onion. 2 in our party ordered Beef Wellington— cooked to perfection and crusted with a perfect pastry. Another ordered the duck— wow is all you can say. And I ordered the Lobster Thermidor. It was a show stopper and was prepared with such care so the lobster and scallops were marvelously highlighted with mushrooms and cream sauce. Then we had the cheese plate with a courtesy sherry and dessert with port wines. What else is there to say but EXTRAORDINARY and EXCEPTIONAL!!! If you are in Ohio or Michigan you Must make this a stop!

Just a classy, special place to dine. The moment you are greeted, everyone is so accommodating and nice. The person who seated us paid attention to our seating request. We had a private booth table that could view the entire restaurant and their outdoor patio. Private table booth type and we loved it. Their wine steward selected a great bottle to enjoy for what we were ordering. . Lamb, veal scallopini main dishes were incredible. Our waiter was knowledgeable in the menu and the preparation of the dishes. His timing was perfect. Birthday celebration they did not forget. Ask for Rob as your waiter. Lovely experience in fine dining.

When we made our reservation, we noticed there was no reference to Covid or to Covid restrictions or procedures on the Chez Francois website. Since new Covid cases are spiking through the roof in Ohio, we called the restaurant and asked four questions. The Chez Francois responses are noted: 1) Are all of your staff members vaccinated: No 2) Do you require your staff members to wear masks: No 3) Are your tables socially distanced: No 4) May we speak with the manager: No, the manager is too busy to talk on the phone. Our response: Please cancel our reservation!!

We had an incredible experience at this restaurant while celebrating our anniversary with waterfront dining. I've never tasted a filet mignon as perfect as the one we had; it was absolutely exquisite. The staff was outstanding, and the drinks were fantastic. The steak was so tender it practically melted in my mouth like butter. We also shared a slice of lemon cheesecake that was simply amazing. We will definitely be recommending this restaurant to our friends!