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Chez Francois French Dining

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Fine French cuisine has existed at Chez François in Vermilion, Ohio for 37 years. Chez François serves Haute Cuisine, meaning food that is prepared in an elegant or elaborate manner; the very finest food, prepared perfectly.  The French word haute translates as "high" or "superior."  Chez François sources their food from local artisan farms to nationally acclaimed purveyors. Chez François focuses on seasonal food items for their weekly specials that is fresh and in season.

Chez François has two wine lists, both award winning. Their regular wine list has over 300 wines listed and their Captain’s List has over 600 listed. Chez François focuses their lists on French and American wines but they also span the globe for outstanding wines.

The staff at Chez François is well trained and unobtrusive.  Service is friendly, knowledgeable and organized.

Chez Francois is located in a National Historic Landmark building called The Sail loft Building nestled along the Vermilion River.  In 1840 the port of Vermilion was a shipyard where large sailing vessels were made. The name of the building is derived from the building's first commercial use, which was to make and store sails for these large vessels that sailed the Great Lakes. The original hand hewn beams and brick walls are still present today and add a rustic/romantic charm to the restaurant.  They also have a Riverfront Café that is casual but sophisticated and not as formal as the dining room.

The indoor dining room is formal with jackets requested for men.

For twenty years Chef John D'Amico and Matthew N. Mars have continuously worked to provide their patrons with an upscale, unique and sophisticated fine dining experience, without attitude. When selecting food and wine sources from around the world, they are uncompromising and are fortunate to have a staff that helps them achieve their goal. They are honored to have patrons that appreciate these qualities in a restaurant.

In 2007 Chez François added a new Riverfront Café/Room with a permanent roof over the café and sliding glass doors with a fantastic year-round view of the river. In the spring and fall the Riverfront Room is used for private dinners and receptions and in the summer it is converted to the Riverfront Café offering outdoor alfresco dining. The restaurant also expanded to street level with a Bar (chezbar) and Private Dining Room (The Parisian Room).

Chez François

555 Main Street

Vermilion, OH 44089

Phone: (440) 967-0630

Hours of Business

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 5 PM - 9 PM

Friday & Saturday: 5 PM -10 PM

Sunday: 4 PM - 8 PM

Closed Mondays

Web Site: www.chezfrancois.com