La Mere Michelle

I have been coming here for years, when time and funds allow. Not only have I always appreciated the cuisine, but most of all I have to compliment the staff. Mark and the front of the restaurant servers have never failed to make me and my guests feel welcome and comfortable. And it is a great day on the days when Chef Mark is feeling creative. If you're fortunate enough, sometimes you get a sample. Formal enough to be upscale, but comfortable enough for you to still feel at home.
5 7 years ago (11-03-2018)

The fish cakes were dreadful, tasted like mashed potatoes. I could barely discern any fish, just filler. I returned them to the kitchen only to have the chef declare they were perfect.
2 7 years ago (17-05-2018)

Me gusto mucho! I like a lot special the attention was great!
5 7 years ago (04-04-2018)

La Mere Michelle is a very cute classic French bistro in Saratoga's charming little downtown. We went on a lovely warm evening and were seated by the open windows. Our server, Maury, was absolutely delightful. The food was equally delightful. Mushroom soup: I absolutely love mushroom soup and this one was pretty good. It was thick but not super creamy. It was a great start to the meal. Apple & endive salad (with bleu cheese): A very light salad with different flavors and textures that come from the various ingredients. The walnuts were a nice touch. Duck breast with Montmorency sauce: This was delicious! I love duck as a meat but it's often mishandled. The duck here was cooked perfectly - still a little pink and tender. The sauce was nicely tart without being overly so. I loved the well-seasoned vegetables as well. 12 oz. NY steak with mushroom demi-glace: Steak was a perfect medium rare. The sauce was very good too, a perfect demi-glace. Desserts (coconut cake & berry tart): Both were very good! It wasn't a huge slice (thank goodness) and was a perfect end to the meal.
4 7 years ago (30-08-2017)

I booked a reservation through OpenTable for Valentine's dinner. When I arrived on time with my date, not only did they not have a table reserved - they had no idea when a table might be available. The hostess was flat out rude when I expressed my frustration with their inability to honor a reservation. Between their idea of customer service and what I saw of the place, I will not be back. I'm willing to spend that much money on a nice meal in a good restaurant, but not when the customer service and ambience are so lacking. I cannot comment on the food as I was never able to have any!
1 8 years ago (23-02-2017)