Chez François and the Zagat Survey 2010

The Zagat Guide for 2010 awarded Chez François the highest rated restaurant in Ohio. This guide/survey is a non-partisan publication that conducts surveys of frequent diners in major cities across America. We thank you for your kind words in the latest edition.

The Zagat Survey is a national publication service that reviews restaurants on a state–by–state basis. It was started over 20 years ago by the Zagats, a husband and wife team of lawyers living in New York City. The Zagats found that, too often, restaurants were reviewed or ranked by local magazines and newspapers not by how good a restaurant truly was, but by how much advertising or ballot–stuffing was done by a restaurant with these publications. The Zagats decided to do their own surveys with friends and colleagues since they often dined out for business. What started as a guide for their peers 20 years ago has evolved into an unbiased restaurant survey that is used by business travelers throughout America.

Chez François has the honor of being the highest rated restaurant for food and service in the Survey for the Greater Cleveland area!

“If you're 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 for Food and Services 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 dining room" and "relaxing" waterside patio - "the only letdown is it's closed for the winter.”

We thank the participants of the Zagat Survey for their generous, unbiased review of our restaurant.

Chef John M. D’Amico & Matthew N. Mars

Chez François and the Zagat Survey 2005

Chez François has the honor of once again being one of the top restaurants in the Survey for Ohio.

“Exemplary service from an experienced staff and the best French food within 100 miles (foie gras to die for) make this high-end special-occasion eatery about 40 minutes from downtown Cleveland worth the hike; converted sailmaker’s loft on the Vermilion River boasts a charming exposed-brick interior and patio for great alfresco dining, and provides docking to those who barge in.”

Food 27/30 Décor 26/30 Service 28/30

We thank the participants of the Zagat Survey for their generous, unbiased review of our restaurant.

Chef John M. D’Amico & Matthew N. Mars