Chez Catherine
A Westfield, NJ Restaurant Review

Chez Catherine
431 North Ave.
Westfield, NJ
908-654-4011

Price	Very Expensive
Fare	French
Restaurant Rating
Food	3.5 Stars
Service	2.5 Stars
Decor	3 Stars
Overall Rating	3 Stars

Restaurant Review

This French restaurant is as close as you can find to a taste of France in New Jersey. One of the finest French restaurants in NJ, owners Didier and Edith Jouvenet have exercised creativity and careful preparation in serving up French fare.

The decor is attractive, and is adorned with peach tones and beautiful floral arrangements to set the stage for a cozy and intimate dining experience. A great place to enjoy a special occasion or a romantic dinner for two.

The recommended appetizers are; Foie Gras Maison, au torchon, with toasted brioche, persimmon and pecan salad; Escargots a la Bourguignonne prepared with snails, butter, garlic, parsley, and pernod; and the Salade d'Endives with prosciutto, roquefort, walnuts, figs, and lemon thyme vinaigrette.

The recommended entrees are; Filet de Boeuf au Poivre, pan seared filet mignon, sauteed spinach, gratin a la hongroise, black peppercorn cream sauce; Coquilles St-Jacques, seared sea scallops, roasted beets, shiitake mushrooms, green onions, and citrus ginger brown butter; and the Carre d'Agneau, roasted rack of lamb, flageolets, fingerling potatoes, onion confit, and roasted garlic rosemary jus.

Save room for desserts, they are to die for. The recommendations are; Cobbler aux Fruits, seasonal fruit cobbler, vanilla streusel topping, Marscapone ice cream; Souffle au Chocolat, valrhona chocolate hot dessert with creme anglaise; and the Creme Brulee, creamy flavored vanilla custard, caramelized brown sugar

The service at Chez Catherine is professional, knowledgeable, and attentive, although sometimes impersonal.

They offer an extensive wine list. Reservations are accepted.

Nor recommended for kids.