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Chez Catherine, Westfield, NJ

Chez Catherine

4.8
4.8
1076 Reviews
$50 and over
French

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2 people
19:00
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Chez Catherine is consistently rated one of the Best French Restaurants in New Jersey. It provides a wonderful dining experience from the warm greeting when you enter to the last sip of wine. This mainstay of Westfield, NJ for the last 38 years delivers quality cuisine and impeccable service.
The owner, Stephane Bocket was born in Dunkerque, France. Stephane was the Maitre d'Hotel for 12 years before purchasing Chez Catherine in 2016. His career spans many years at Alain Ducasse's restaurants in NYC and France and before that in a number of other restaurants throughout France.
The Chef de Cuisine is Christine Migton. Christine graduated from the Culinary Institute of America. Her dishes revisit traditional French cuisine but use different flavors and tastes. She works to provide lighter and healthier ingredients wherever possible while maintaining that special French touch.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 am–8:30 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (908) 654-4011
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Christine Migton
  • Private party facilities
    We offer one private room to accommodate 10-16 people and another to accommodate 20-45 people.
  • Area
    Westfield
  • Cross Street
    Prospect Avenue
  • Parking details
    Free Parking for our Guests.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Cocktails, Full Bar, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,076 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Union

    Best Overall

  • Union

    Best Food

  • Union

    Best Service

  • Union

    Best Ambience

  • Union

    Great for fine wines

  • Union

    Romantic

  • Union

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chez Catherine in Westfield offers a refined French dining experience with "culinary ecstasy." Guests rave about the "sublime" food, "outstanding" service, and "exquisite" ambiance. Known for its attention to gluten-free needs, it features exceptional dishes like duck, soufflés, and Dover sole. Ideal for special occasions, Chez Catherine consistently delights diners.

1,076 Reviews
  1. Pat

    New Jersey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing dinner with impeccable service . The foie gras was the best I've ever had.

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  2. Philip

    VIP

    New Jersey

    203 reviews

    5.0

    203 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chez Catherine is our favorite fine dining restaurant in New Jersey. While there are many restaurants that have great food, none of them compare to the elegance and the experience of Chez Catherine. The current owner has restored Chez Catherine to its former status when Catherine owned the restaurant. It's a small restaurant located in a Best Western hotel, but don't let it fool you. The service is outstanding, as is the food. You can order a 3 or 4 course price fix menu. The wine list is large, varied, with outstanding vintages from both the US and Europe. My wife had the foie gras (a $20 supplement) and I had the risotto of the day (crumbled sausage, red cabbage, parmesan cheese). Both were outstanding. We both opted for the Duck Confit entree. It was delicious. For dessert, my wife ordered the Raspberry Souffle ($5 supplement) and I had the Chocolate Bread Pudding. They were delicious, and as we left we made reservations to return in January.

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  3. Joselyn

    VIP

    New York City

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, great service and cozy place, per my Mrs. That’s all that matters to me… thank you Stephan!

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  4. David

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is very nice and both of the Wait staff are French which adds a nice touch to the Ambiance. The Scallops were very good as was the Risotto, my wife loved the Butternut Squash soup (which was prepared very differently than usual) but wasn't crazy about her Chicken Stew dinner. It was more a choice she made than that quality of the food. The desserts were great, the Crepe Suzette was prepared beautifully at the table and the Crepe al Pomme and Poire was delicious as well. We will go back next time we are in town.

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  5. carl

    VIP

    New York City

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always the food was superb. The service and attention to detail are one of their many strengths. Although expensive, it is a worthwhile experience for a special evening.

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  6. Ernie

    New York City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service and food presentation. A little on the pricey side. Chocolate mousse was superb.

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  7. John

    VIP

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely outstanding- Delicious food and attentive service! Our server, Milan, made our evening even more enjoyable, encouraging my wife to speak French. We loved the duck and the scallop special. If you are a fan of “eau de vie” you must try the mirabelle (plum) version. We can’t wait to go back!

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  8. Gene

    VIP

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and service. Period. Everything is always prepared perfectly, from the apps all the way through dessert. Highly recommended.

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  9. Mike

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife took me out for a birthday dinner and I couldn't have been more pleased. Owner Stephan and maitre d' Milan were friendly, professional and made the evening fun and lighthearted with their knowledge and their humor. Very nice wine list if you enjoy fine wines at reasonable prices and our dishes, each and every one, were well prepared and delicious. We highly recommend this restaurant. For those who may avoid going to an upscale French establishment such as Chez Catherine thinking it too "snooty" or fancy for you, put that thought out of your mind and go. The owner and staff here will make you feel like you are in France and ensure you have a great experience. we will be returning.

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  10. Gina

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food , amazing service . The owner is very involved and funny too! Great place

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Chez Catherine is rated 4.8 stars by 1076 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Google Map for Chez Catherine

431 North Avenue West, Westfield, NJ 07090

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Prospect Avenue
  • Area
    Westfield
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 am–8:30 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Free Parking for our Guests.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Christine Migton
  • Additional
    Banquet, Cocktails, Full Bar, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (908) 654-4011
  • Private party facilities
    We offer one private room to accommodate 10-16 people and another to accommodate 20-45 people.
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