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Chez Francois/Touche Bistro - Vermilion, Vermilion, OH

Chez Francois/Touche Bistro - Vermilion

4.9
4.9
2477 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary French

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2 people
7:30 p.m.
Booked 1 time today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Great for fine wines
"If your a serious foodie" or "if romance is calling, sail on up" - literally - to this "French gem" on the Vermilion River, where the "sumptuous" menu and "professional but friendly" staff earn it the top rating from Food and Service in the Cleveland area; "well worth the drive" west of downtown , this "ethereal experience" (the perfect place to propose!") also includes a phenomenal wine list", "charming old world dining room" and "relaxing" riverfront cafe. Proper attire required. Touché a martini/wine bar was opened in 2007 and offers a "small plates" menu and a great selection of adult beverages.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (440) 967-0630
  • Website
    http://www.chezfrancois.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Jacket Preferred
  • Executive Chef
    Chef D'Amico
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Chez Francois can accommodate all of your special event needs.
  • Location
    555 Main Street, Vermilion, OH 44089
  • Neighbourhood
    Vermilion
  • Cross Street
    Ferry St.
  • Parking details
    Chez Francois is located in a neighborhood and has street parking around the restaurant.
  • Entertainment
    Chez Francois features live entertainment of Saturdays at Touché, the music changes each week from acoustic guitar to Latin/Jazz to Rhythm & Blues. Sportcoat requested for dining inside; tie is optional. Business Casual is requested for River Front Cafe dining.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,477 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Best Overall

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Best Food

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Best Ambience

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Great for fine wines

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Romantic

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Great for scenic views

  • Cleveland

    Best Overall

  • Cleveland

    Best Food

  • Cleveland

    Best Ambience

  • Cleveland

    Great for fine wines

  • Cleveland

    Romantic

  • Cleveland

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chez Francois/Touche Bistro in Vermilion offers an exquisite dining experience with "amazing service" and "excellent food." Guests praise the beautiful riverfront views and personalized touches like custom menus for special occasions. While some mention slow service on busy weekends, the ambiance and culinary delights make it a "top restaurant in Ohio."

2,477 Reviews

  1. Sheryl

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic New Year’s Eve celebration at chez Francois! Great atmosphere, great food, excellent celebration!! They also had a DJ and everyone had fun dancing! I highly recommend this restaurant for any occasion, but we will definitely celebrate NYE here again!!!

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  2. John

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fabulous New Year’s Eve dining experience. We did the early 4pm seating and used the valet parking service. Upon entering, my wife’s coat was checked. Matt the owner promptly welcomed and seated us. Ally and her assistant Gretchen were attentive and so pleasant. The explanation for each course from the evening’s menu made our first taste filled with anticipation. The dining area was buzzing with conversation and laughter as 2024 was drawing to a close, wait staff busy at each table. Matt was rounding about speaking with diners. Time was lost and we were amazed that from seating to valet was nearly 2 1/2 hours of a magnificent dining experience.

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  3. Heidi

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stellar. Every single thing was absolutely stellar.

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  4. Dave

    VIP

    Cleveland

    64 reviews

    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fabulous dinner--great food-excellent service-Joan was our server and a beautiful atmosphere--a great special occasion place to dine!

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  5. Dave

    Boise

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chez Francois consistently delivers a Nationally respected food and service experience! The creativity, high quality and local ingredients never disappoint.

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  6. Charlotte

    VIP

    Cleveland

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely dinner at Chez! Chef John outdid himself once again! It was great to get together with close friends for a little pre-Christmas celebration.

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  7. Michael

    VIP

    Cleveland

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wait staff are experienced, dedicated and professional. Ambiance is one of elegance of old Europe. Wine list is extensive and full of delights. Absolutely the best restaurant in Ohio that never gets old.

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  8. Abby

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chez Francois main dining room is hands down the best dining experience. I have been celebrating special occasions here for the past 38 years. The food is exquisite. The service impeccable. Consistent quality across the board. Now go make a reservation and enjoy the experience.

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  9. Greg

    Cleveland

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always it was a fabulous dining experience. As you walk in you are greeted by the charming co owner Matt and made to feel like he has been waiting all day to see you. The wait staff was outstanding, attentive and knowledgeable. The food was perfection. Co owner Chef John did not disappoint. The presentation and food were absolutely amazing. We truly appreciate the fine dining experience. Extraordinary and exceptional each time we visit. Thank you.

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  10. Jim

    VIP

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Personal service...greeting .all exceptional Food outstanding..Christmas decorations made for a wonderful holiday experience

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FAQs

Chez Francois/Touche Bistro - Vermilion is rated 4.9 stars by 2477 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:30 p.m.
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Chez Francois/Touche Bistro - Vermilion

555 Main Street, Vermilion, OH 44089

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Ferry St.
  • Neighbourhood
    Vermilion
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French, International
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Jacket Preferred
  • Parking details
    Chez Francois is located in a neighborhood and has street parking around the restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef D'Amico
  • Entertainment
    Chez Francois features live entertainment of Saturdays at Touché, the music changes each week from acoustic guitar to Latin/Jazz to Rhythm & Blues. Sportcoat requested for dining inside; tie is optional. Business Casual is requested for River Front Cafe dining.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.chezfrancois.com/
  • Phone number
    (440) 967-0630
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Chez Francois can accommodate all of your special event needs.

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