A group of 8 of us dined here on 7-3-15. All agreed that the food and service exceeded expectations. I had the beef bourguignon in crepe. Delicious. My companion had the rockfish. Said it was great. The house Merlot was Dynamite. Never had it before; won't have it again. Switched to Pennywise Cabernet. Much better. Of course, wine is a matter of personal taste. Server was attentive and efficient. Look forward to returning.
(5)
Chris G.
Food is good, peaceful atmosphere. Everything except Lamb was great. I sat on back porch and enjoyed a warm spring evening. This isn't the place to go find the fun crowd though. At least not tonight
First of all, this ace is great! For what I would expect from a semi-fine dining French bistro, it's on par, any critiques are because I'm being super critical hoping management may pay attention to become better, however I recommend this place to anyone looking for a basic introduction to French cooking and recipes. Great variety and favors. Great service. Great environment. Okay now the constructive criticism... The waiter made me feel awkward, not sure why, his conversation wasn't as friendly as it was forced. But he was nice although he took the order of a table seated after us before he even found out if we wanted appetizers. The food was between ok and great. I had the escargots. It was swimming in clarified butter and seasoning and not in the shell. I've had better. My recommendation, ease off on the butter and seasoning. I could barely taste the escargots through the lemon butter flavor. Okay so there's a picture from a while ago on here if the escargot, I'm assuming that is what mine should've looked like, but there was so much fat in the bowl you couldn't see the snails or the holes holding them. The fried oysters on the other hand were light and rich with the cheese, however the spinach needed some salt. For my entree I had the Crawfish crepe with "vegetables." My pet peeve is going to a place and ordering something with "vegetables" and they only give me one vegetable. I only had broccoli with my crepe. I recommend changing the description on the menu or actually using more veggies. The crepe was to die for. It was filled with two kinds of cheeses and topped with the sauce and crawfish, tomatoes and sausage and mushrooms. It wasn't the prettiest plate, but the flavor makeup for it. I expected to be able to see the crepe. Creative plating can fix this. Overall I give the 4 stars due to the great flavors and pleasant service. Only 4 because there can still be some improvements made.
(4)
Ryder T.
I started this review out thinking that two stars sounded really harsh. The more I write, the more I realize it is deserved. This place does not stand out in any good way. I have had lunch here several times, and dinner once. The lunch crowd is usually fairly full, but I haven't noticed it hopping for dinner - I may have just come at the wrong time. The atmosphere makes it seem like a much better restaurant than it really is. The tea isn't even that good. The food is nominally French. I have not had anything that stands out, so no need to go over it. Even the dessert is generally flavorless. Their catering is very poor. Do not get too excited about going to an event there. Most recently I had some sort of fried chicken on top of some mediocre mashed potatoes. It was edible, but the catering is definitely 1-2 stars. I notice in the sidebar that one review says that it is in a good location. This is false. It is in ridgeland behind the Township development. This is currently a massive construction site. It is reasonably easy to get to if you are already in Ridgeland on the correct side of the interstate, but otherwise, it is fairly out of the way. It is also a nightmare to park. Don't bother checking it out.
(2)
Christopher S.
Very nice food and ambiance. Good french-american menu, lots of good choices including Steak and Duck. Nice wines, full bar, and ability to eat the full menu at the bar. Good wine list, lots of reasonable selections. Great brunch on weekends and patio seating. They care about you at Anjou!
(4)
Leilane V.
What a great find. Exceptional bar - great atmosphere. My new favorite!
(5)
Anjali K.
My husband and I visited Anjou over this past weekend while visiting family in Mississippi. Based on the reviews, we were really excited to try some French style food since our trip to New Orleans was recently canceled. Upon entry into the old AJ's building, we felt the atmosphere and furniture were exactly the same. Some changes included the wall decor that reflects 'Anjou" and the menu of course. Based on the previous reviews, my husband and I tried the Anjou and New Fashioned. I really enjoyed the Anjou and would highly recommend it. However, we were slightly disappointed to find that the New Fashion did not have the giant ice cube as mentioned in other reviews. The giant ice cube is a big deal in our house right now, so we were really hoping to capture that experience again. Regardless, both drinks were very tasty! We went to a late lunch around 2 PM on a Saturday. We were left waiting at the entrance, as well as our table. Our waiter was extremely nice, genuine, and definitely took care of us. We just felt that the wait times were a little on the extreme side. Anjou provides a great bread to start. Unfortunately we waited so long that our bread came out with our entrees. However, it was still good bread. I ordered the croque madame. I'm a sucker for a fried egg and really enjoyed this sandwich! The bread was delicious, and the egg was the perfect topper. The fries were really good, but entirely too salty. I was wiping off salt before eating them. My husband ordered the beef brunch with eggs entree with French Onion soup. The soup was outstanding! We both really enjoyed sipping on it, despite the 60+ degree weather outside. He mentioned that the eggs and steak were 'just ok' though. I give Anjou a 3 because the food and beverage were tasty, but we were left wanting just a little more in terms of service and flavor.
(3)
Michael T.
The menu has changed. Granted it fits the local population, scot Irish used to meat and potatoes and meat and potatoes and potatoes. The light fare is heavy now
(3)
Nolen G.
Anjou is a great addition to the "fine dining" roster here in the Jackson area. We ordered a wide variety of food to sample. The French Onion soup is amazing, the beignets were interesting (they looked like Hush Puppies for us less cultured) and the salads were very good. Entrees.....we had Steak Frittes au Pauvre...again, for those of us that don't know, that is a NY Strip with peppercorn sauce and fries. $27. It was a nice big steak for the money and was cooked perfectly. My wife had the seared Tuna. It was a nice large piece of fish on a bed of cous cous. Very good. $26 The bread was excellent and the wines are reasonably priced. Overall it was a great dining experience. I will return and sample more of the menu. French food is good food. Very much like what you would find in New Orleans without the Creole flair.
(4)
S B.
Maybe in a restaurant packed city like New York this one would only get four stars. Make no mistake though it is a very good restaurant. I've travelled up and down the south during this trip and it's the best that I found while here. The prices are moderate. The food was absolutely excellent. The food was prepared very creatively and tasted phenomenal. If I'm in Jackson, I will be back!
(5)
Bret A.
A winner: this place has it all: Location, atmosphere, terrific service and food! I was in Jackson on a business trip and decided to try Anjou in the Ridgeland area. The setting is very nice as it is located on a small lake with both indoor and outdoor patio seating. There are ducks on the lake and a walking path so it is fun to people watch as well. Inside is a trendy, upscale restaurant with tables placed far enough apart to lend the feeling of privacy as well as open space. I saw a couple on a date, a business group and a mixture of families and adult diners. It looks welcoming and comfortable - not stiff at all. There is also a full bar area with its own seating available. The service was excellent - attentive without being intrusive. One nice feature, since there was extra food at every course leftover, my waiter kindly offered to box it for me. If I had been a local, I could have had another entire meal! I am a fan of outdoor seating and the weather was pleasant so I chose to sit out on the patio. The wrought iron tables and cushioned chairs have umbrellas if you need the shade. There are string lights around the patio that provided a nice, festive atmosphere. You can order menu items or a set $30 meal that provides 4 courses which I ordered as it was a good value based on the menu pricing and was a good representation of their food. The fixed price meal has a smaller serving of the appetizers and salad than if you ordered from the menu directly, but was more than plenty for one! They bring you a fresh, warm french bread loaf to start. I started with a cheese board ($15 on the menu) which contained 3 wedges of drunken goat, a brie type, and a muenster type cheese along with a very good and flavorful, rosemary infused jelly and French bread. The French onion soup cup ($4 cup/$6 bowl on the menu) was very good with the cheese melted and toasted on top and plenty of onions in the broth. A cup is on the smaller size which is perfect for the meal. My platter of steak frittes, sliced grilled hanger steak with crispy fries ($27 on the menu) was huge. The steak was good, but I would definitely try one of the toppings to give it extra flavor. The frittes were really crunchy, fantastic French fries. Finally the dessert was a chocolate tart or cheesecake tart. I ordered the chocolate. It was wonderful and very rich with a flaky crisp crust. This was a fabulous meal with great service and the evening, outdoor seating was very pleasant. A real gem!!!
(5)
Nita R.
Still one of my favorite restaurants! Great wine list by the glass. My salmon was perfect and my hamburger loving husband love his medium rare burger. Terrific service. We usually sit in the bar area for a more casual vib interesting Interesting that my 3 favorite restaurants are associated (Char, amerigo's and this one)
(5)
Victoria T.
The service was great but the food was terrible. I don't understand how it has 4 1/2 stars ... Everything we got was wayyyyy too salty. I did not enjoy my meal at all.. I would not come back
(1)
Camille M.
Why out of all the fabulous restaurants in Jackson/Madison would I eat at the same restaurant twice in five days?.... Because we have Anjou! French Proprietor, Anne and her father, the executive chef both knew just what the metro needed and now we can't get enough of this place! Located in the former AJ's, the decor hasn't changed: Dark walnut floors, wide dining chairs, although the french may laugh, a huge bar area with plenty of signature cocktails to boot. The Anjou, is a must-try: grey goose, chambord, pineapple - mind you the cocktail comes out purple with shaved ice and a bit of froth. My parents loved the "new fashion", similar to an old fashion with the single large ice cube. The wine list is reasonably extensive and priced well. For appetizers, I recommend the vegetable soup with pesto, in a chicken broth base with green beans, kidney beans, potatoes -delicious, yet light. My father loved the French onion soup- just as the native French would prepare- excellent. The seared tuna entree was just perfect- and a hearty fillet at that, served over cous cous with calmatta olives and tomatoes. Our favorite entree was the scallop, shrimp & crab crepe which was light, I prefer the bechemel on the side. The service was outstanding. All of the bartenders, Dane, tameka, our waitress and Anne made our experience all the better. Very friendly and attentive, but not overly, which is good! get a res!
(5)
Daniel G.
I was pleasantly surprised! Great food! Great service! Even though it is a French meets Southern vibe, I still enjoyed the awesome quality! Would love to see more traditional French!
(5)
Pamela G.
Went here last night with a group of 10. We had a reservation, thank goodness, because the place was packed. Our table was ready on arrival and we were seated immediately. Tameka was our server and she was wonderful. Gracious, knowledgable about the menu and able to answer all our questions. I started with the mussels and was very pleasantly surprised. I have had mussels in the past, love them steamed in white wine and garlic, but have never had them with a little cream added to the wonderfully scented broth. Who knew how much difference that cream would make?! The broth was silky, fragrant, and the cream added a "heft" that I loved. Totally worth the cardiac angiogram I probably now need. But hey, it's not something you eat daily and I will be back for more of these as a treat. The French onion soup is to die for. Dark, rich broth. Succulent onions. Topped with a crouton and melty gooey cheese. You may need help to keep from doing a faceplant right into the bowl! My entree, like a couple others already, was the tuna steak over couscous. Super fast sear on the very fresh tuna and the couscous was a wonderful partner to make for a flavorful, light dinner. The prices for the serving sizes were very good (I shared my mussels with my friends, ate only 1/2 of my generously sized bowl of soup and saved 1/2 of my tuna and couscous for lunch today). You will not leave there hungry, that is for sure. The wine list is extensive and they do offer quite a few reasonably priced wines by the glass. Can't wait to go back again!
(5)
Karen P.
We eat at Anjou weekly. They also do a beautiful job with take away. Between my husband, sister, niece and I we have tried everything on the menu and have never been disappointed. From apps thru dessert BIG YUM :-). Everyone at Anjou is very friendly and knowledgeable.
(5)
Mark G.
Yet another of the Jackon mini-chain ala Char and whatever their Mexican and Italian themed places are called this week. It purports to be "a classic bistro," yet the the "bistro" (or even brasserie) options, Steak Frites, duck, escargots, etc., are iffy at best, and frankly, iffy is a bit generous. The boring stuff - seared tuna, fish de jour, etc., are your standard mass-market, Sysco-truck bland/safe/nothingness. Their "Cotriade" would not pass muster at...well, wait - actually, I suppose it does pass muster at a place that does not know exactly what it is or serve it to people who are familiar with it. All and all, just another chain-ish corp dinner-slinger - when cook "A" leaves, replace with cook "B" and hand [whoever] the printout of the cooking instructions from the home office ("what do you mean you accidentally put an extra 1/4 tsp of canola oil in the 55 gallon drum of house vinaigrette?!? Look, pal, if you want to get all creative and shit, do it on your own time and with your own food costs!") If it's a group, all on expense accounts, yeah, OK, fine, it might be better than the hotel restaurant or Olive Garden (and it might not, too), and besides, what are the odds that it would be your last meal? For all others, especially "foodies" expecting anything more, I'd recommend a pass. The service was friendly, even sweet, but these were just nice, polite order-takers, not waiters/waitstaff, if that makes sense (IOW, no, Mr. Very Nice Order-taker, there really is no, ahem, vodka that I'd prefer in my Plymouth martini, since you do not have Plymouth...but tell the Very Nice Beer Opener Lady thanks for asking!). Also, on a positive note, the staff all appeared clean and literally no one in our party had even the slightest signs of any food-borne illness(es), so there is that in their favor. Also, for Jackson visitors: apparently many of the locals rating this place consider this "fine dining." Regardless of your opinion(s) about the place, it is not, nor does it seem to claim itself to be, "fine dining" - it claims to be a bistro and while I do not agree that it is one, its "swank level" is about bistro-level - IOW, for God's sake, don't wear flip-flops, board shorts and a wife-beater, but don't freak out about not wearing a jacket, either. If you and your date are both 20, in love, and have never even been to Alabama, yeah, this place will impress her. If you and your date are 30 and she is even reasonably certain that "bon jour" means something in French, this place won't horrify her, but don't count on any swoonings, either.
(2)
Tim P.
This place is the perfect spot for good food, intimate atmosphere and great service. I've only been for lunch and just once but if I lived in Jackson it would be my go to place for the times I don't feel like cooking. My barometer for a good restaurant is food as good or better than I can cook at a price that doesn't feel like a car note. My lunch was $20 but that was my choice. The tuna was worth the $15 price tag. I'm a Frite snob so I tried them to see if they were truly French and YES they are; as good as the left bank. They offered catsup and I asked for aioli. I was told they didn't have it but the chef sent me hollandaise and I'm telling you the hand cut Frites with Hollandaise was a gastronomic delight. I told the server and the owner they should up the price of the Frites and offer Hollandaise all the time. Folks would wait in line. Oh, how I wish they were in downtown Memphis.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Street Bike Parking : No Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Dressy Ambience : Classy, Upscale Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Phil H.
A group of 8 of us dined here on 7-3-15. All agreed that the food and service exceeded expectations. I had the beef bourguignon in crepe. Delicious. My companion had the rockfish. Said it was great. The house Merlot was Dynamite. Never had it before; won't have it again. Switched to Pennywise Cabernet. Much better. Of course, wine is a matter of personal taste. Server was attentive and efficient. Look forward to returning.
(5)Chris G.
Food is good, peaceful atmosphere. Everything except Lamb was great. I sat on back porch and enjoyed a warm spring evening. This isn't the place to go find the fun crowd though. At least not tonight
(3)S H.
Nice but maybe a bit unprofessional waitstaff. Some problems- charcuterie plate had dry prosciutto and other slices of meat that were way to large. Actually, all the portions are way to large. I think the two of us would have been happy sharing one entree. 15 percent less food with 10 percent less price and I would be happy. Seared duck breast was delicious as well as the sautéed kale. Seemed like a place for old people- I think next time a drink at the bar with some small dishes would be nice. I'm just happy it's not a complete abortion of a place which seems to be the norm around Jackson.
(3)Jennie B.
First of all, this ace is great! For what I would expect from a semi-fine dining French bistro, it's on par, any critiques are because I'm being super critical hoping management may pay attention to become better, however I recommend this place to anyone looking for a basic introduction to French cooking and recipes. Great variety and favors. Great service. Great environment. Okay now the constructive criticism... The waiter made me feel awkward, not sure why, his conversation wasn't as friendly as it was forced. But he was nice although he took the order of a table seated after us before he even found out if we wanted appetizers. The food was between ok and great. I had the escargots. It was swimming in clarified butter and seasoning and not in the shell. I've had better. My recommendation, ease off on the butter and seasoning. I could barely taste the escargots through the lemon butter flavor. Okay so there's a picture from a while ago on here if the escargot, I'm assuming that is what mine should've looked like, but there was so much fat in the bowl you couldn't see the snails or the holes holding them. The fried oysters on the other hand were light and rich with the cheese, however the spinach needed some salt. For my entree I had the Crawfish crepe with "vegetables." My pet peeve is going to a place and ordering something with "vegetables" and they only give me one vegetable. I only had broccoli with my crepe. I recommend changing the description on the menu or actually using more veggies. The crepe was to die for. It was filled with two kinds of cheeses and topped with the sauce and crawfish, tomatoes and sausage and mushrooms. It wasn't the prettiest plate, but the flavor makeup for it. I expected to be able to see the crepe. Creative plating can fix this. Overall I give the 4 stars due to the great flavors and pleasant service. Only 4 because there can still be some improvements made.
(4)Ryder T.
I started this review out thinking that two stars sounded really harsh. The more I write, the more I realize it is deserved. This place does not stand out in any good way. I have had lunch here several times, and dinner once. The lunch crowd is usually fairly full, but I haven't noticed it hopping for dinner - I may have just come at the wrong time. The atmosphere makes it seem like a much better restaurant than it really is. The tea isn't even that good. The food is nominally French. I have not had anything that stands out, so no need to go over it. Even the dessert is generally flavorless. Their catering is very poor. Do not get too excited about going to an event there. Most recently I had some sort of fried chicken on top of some mediocre mashed potatoes. It was edible, but the catering is definitely 1-2 stars. I notice in the sidebar that one review says that it is in a good location. This is false. It is in ridgeland behind the Township development. This is currently a massive construction site. It is reasonably easy to get to if you are already in Ridgeland on the correct side of the interstate, but otherwise, it is fairly out of the way. It is also a nightmare to park. Don't bother checking it out.
(2)Christopher S.
Very nice food and ambiance. Good french-american menu, lots of good choices including Steak and Duck. Nice wines, full bar, and ability to eat the full menu at the bar. Good wine list, lots of reasonable selections. Great brunch on weekends and patio seating. They care about you at Anjou!
(4)Leilane V.
What a great find. Exceptional bar - great atmosphere. My new favorite!
(5)Anjali K.
My husband and I visited Anjou over this past weekend while visiting family in Mississippi. Based on the reviews, we were really excited to try some French style food since our trip to New Orleans was recently canceled. Upon entry into the old AJ's building, we felt the atmosphere and furniture were exactly the same. Some changes included the wall decor that reflects 'Anjou" and the menu of course. Based on the previous reviews, my husband and I tried the Anjou and New Fashioned. I really enjoyed the Anjou and would highly recommend it. However, we were slightly disappointed to find that the New Fashion did not have the giant ice cube as mentioned in other reviews. The giant ice cube is a big deal in our house right now, so we were really hoping to capture that experience again. Regardless, both drinks were very tasty! We went to a late lunch around 2 PM on a Saturday. We were left waiting at the entrance, as well as our table. Our waiter was extremely nice, genuine, and definitely took care of us. We just felt that the wait times were a little on the extreme side. Anjou provides a great bread to start. Unfortunately we waited so long that our bread came out with our entrees. However, it was still good bread. I ordered the croque madame. I'm a sucker for a fried egg and really enjoyed this sandwich! The bread was delicious, and the egg was the perfect topper. The fries were really good, but entirely too salty. I was wiping off salt before eating them. My husband ordered the beef brunch with eggs entree with French Onion soup. The soup was outstanding! We both really enjoyed sipping on it, despite the 60+ degree weather outside. He mentioned that the eggs and steak were 'just ok' though. I give Anjou a 3 because the food and beverage were tasty, but we were left wanting just a little more in terms of service and flavor.
(3)Michael T.
The menu has changed. Granted it fits the local population, scot Irish used to meat and potatoes and meat and potatoes and potatoes. The light fare is heavy now
(3)Nolen G.
Anjou is a great addition to the "fine dining" roster here in the Jackson area. We ordered a wide variety of food to sample. The French Onion soup is amazing, the beignets were interesting (they looked like Hush Puppies for us less cultured) and the salads were very good. Entrees.....we had Steak Frittes au Pauvre...again, for those of us that don't know, that is a NY Strip with peppercorn sauce and fries. $27. It was a nice big steak for the money and was cooked perfectly. My wife had the seared Tuna. It was a nice large piece of fish on a bed of cous cous. Very good. $26 The bread was excellent and the wines are reasonably priced. Overall it was a great dining experience. I will return and sample more of the menu. French food is good food. Very much like what you would find in New Orleans without the Creole flair.
(4)S B.
Maybe in a restaurant packed city like New York this one would only get four stars. Make no mistake though it is a very good restaurant. I've travelled up and down the south during this trip and it's the best that I found while here. The prices are moderate. The food was absolutely excellent. The food was prepared very creatively and tasted phenomenal. If I'm in Jackson, I will be back!
(5)Bret A.
A winner: this place has it all: Location, atmosphere, terrific service and food! I was in Jackson on a business trip and decided to try Anjou in the Ridgeland area. The setting is very nice as it is located on a small lake with both indoor and outdoor patio seating. There are ducks on the lake and a walking path so it is fun to people watch as well. Inside is a trendy, upscale restaurant with tables placed far enough apart to lend the feeling of privacy as well as open space. I saw a couple on a date, a business group and a mixture of families and adult diners. It looks welcoming and comfortable - not stiff at all. There is also a full bar area with its own seating available. The service was excellent - attentive without being intrusive. One nice feature, since there was extra food at every course leftover, my waiter kindly offered to box it for me. If I had been a local, I could have had another entire meal! I am a fan of outdoor seating and the weather was pleasant so I chose to sit out on the patio. The wrought iron tables and cushioned chairs have umbrellas if you need the shade. There are string lights around the patio that provided a nice, festive atmosphere. You can order menu items or a set $30 meal that provides 4 courses which I ordered as it was a good value based on the menu pricing and was a good representation of their food. The fixed price meal has a smaller serving of the appetizers and salad than if you ordered from the menu directly, but was more than plenty for one! They bring you a fresh, warm french bread loaf to start. I started with a cheese board ($15 on the menu) which contained 3 wedges of drunken goat, a brie type, and a muenster type cheese along with a very good and flavorful, rosemary infused jelly and French bread. The French onion soup cup ($4 cup/$6 bowl on the menu) was very good with the cheese melted and toasted on top and plenty of onions in the broth. A cup is on the smaller size which is perfect for the meal. My platter of steak frittes, sliced grilled hanger steak with crispy fries ($27 on the menu) was huge. The steak was good, but I would definitely try one of the toppings to give it extra flavor. The frittes were really crunchy, fantastic French fries. Finally the dessert was a chocolate tart or cheesecake tart. I ordered the chocolate. It was wonderful and very rich with a flaky crisp crust. This was a fabulous meal with great service and the evening, outdoor seating was very pleasant. A real gem!!!
(5)Nita R.
Still one of my favorite restaurants! Great wine list by the glass. My salmon was perfect and my hamburger loving husband love his medium rare burger. Terrific service. We usually sit in the bar area for a more casual vib interesting Interesting that my 3 favorite restaurants are associated (Char, amerigo's and this one)
(5)Victoria T.
The service was great but the food was terrible. I don't understand how it has 4 1/2 stars ... Everything we got was wayyyyy too salty. I did not enjoy my meal at all.. I would not come back
(1)Camille M.
Why out of all the fabulous restaurants in Jackson/Madison would I eat at the same restaurant twice in five days?.... Because we have Anjou! French Proprietor, Anne and her father, the executive chef both knew just what the metro needed and now we can't get enough of this place! Located in the former AJ's, the decor hasn't changed: Dark walnut floors, wide dining chairs, although the french may laugh, a huge bar area with plenty of signature cocktails to boot. The Anjou, is a must-try: grey goose, chambord, pineapple - mind you the cocktail comes out purple with shaved ice and a bit of froth. My parents loved the "new fashion", similar to an old fashion with the single large ice cube. The wine list is reasonably extensive and priced well. For appetizers, I recommend the vegetable soup with pesto, in a chicken broth base with green beans, kidney beans, potatoes -delicious, yet light. My father loved the French onion soup- just as the native French would prepare- excellent. The seared tuna entree was just perfect- and a hearty fillet at that, served over cous cous with calmatta olives and tomatoes. Our favorite entree was the scallop, shrimp & crab crepe which was light, I prefer the bechemel on the side. The service was outstanding. All of the bartenders, Dane, tameka, our waitress and Anne made our experience all the better. Very friendly and attentive, but not overly, which is good! get a res!
(5)Daniel G.
I was pleasantly surprised! Great food! Great service! Even though it is a French meets Southern vibe, I still enjoyed the awesome quality! Would love to see more traditional French!
(5)Pamela G.
Went here last night with a group of 10. We had a reservation, thank goodness, because the place was packed. Our table was ready on arrival and we were seated immediately. Tameka was our server and she was wonderful. Gracious, knowledgable about the menu and able to answer all our questions. I started with the mussels and was very pleasantly surprised. I have had mussels in the past, love them steamed in white wine and garlic, but have never had them with a little cream added to the wonderfully scented broth. Who knew how much difference that cream would make?! The broth was silky, fragrant, and the cream added a "heft" that I loved. Totally worth the cardiac angiogram I probably now need. But hey, it's not something you eat daily and I will be back for more of these as a treat. The French onion soup is to die for. Dark, rich broth. Succulent onions. Topped with a crouton and melty gooey cheese. You may need help to keep from doing a faceplant right into the bowl! My entree, like a couple others already, was the tuna steak over couscous. Super fast sear on the very fresh tuna and the couscous was a wonderful partner to make for a flavorful, light dinner. The prices for the serving sizes were very good (I shared my mussels with my friends, ate only 1/2 of my generously sized bowl of soup and saved 1/2 of my tuna and couscous for lunch today). You will not leave there hungry, that is for sure. The wine list is extensive and they do offer quite a few reasonably priced wines by the glass. Can't wait to go back again!
(5)Karen P.
We eat at Anjou weekly. They also do a beautiful job with take away. Between my husband, sister, niece and I we have tried everything on the menu and have never been disappointed. From apps thru dessert BIG YUM :-). Everyone at Anjou is very friendly and knowledgeable.
(5)Mark G.
Yet another of the Jackon mini-chain ala Char and whatever their Mexican and Italian themed places are called this week. It purports to be "a classic bistro," yet the the "bistro" (or even brasserie) options, Steak Frites, duck, escargots, etc., are iffy at best, and frankly, iffy is a bit generous. The boring stuff - seared tuna, fish de jour, etc., are your standard mass-market, Sysco-truck bland/safe/nothingness. Their "Cotriade" would not pass muster at...well, wait - actually, I suppose it does pass muster at a place that does not know exactly what it is or serve it to people who are familiar with it. All and all, just another chain-ish corp dinner-slinger - when cook "A" leaves, replace with cook "B" and hand [whoever] the printout of the cooking instructions from the home office ("what do you mean you accidentally put an extra 1/4 tsp of canola oil in the 55 gallon drum of house vinaigrette?!? Look, pal, if you want to get all creative and shit, do it on your own time and with your own food costs!") If it's a group, all on expense accounts, yeah, OK, fine, it might be better than the hotel restaurant or Olive Garden (and it might not, too), and besides, what are the odds that it would be your last meal? For all others, especially "foodies" expecting anything more, I'd recommend a pass. The service was friendly, even sweet, but these were just nice, polite order-takers, not waiters/waitstaff, if that makes sense (IOW, no, Mr. Very Nice Order-taker, there really is no, ahem, vodka that I'd prefer in my Plymouth martini, since you do not have Plymouth...but tell the Very Nice Beer Opener Lady thanks for asking!). Also, on a positive note, the staff all appeared clean and literally no one in our party had even the slightest signs of any food-borne illness(es), so there is that in their favor. Also, for Jackson visitors: apparently many of the locals rating this place consider this "fine dining." Regardless of your opinion(s) about the place, it is not, nor does it seem to claim itself to be, "fine dining" - it claims to be a bistro and while I do not agree that it is one, its "swank level" is about bistro-level - IOW, for God's sake, don't wear flip-flops, board shorts and a wife-beater, but don't freak out about not wearing a jacket, either. If you and your date are both 20, in love, and have never even been to Alabama, yeah, this place will impress her. If you and your date are 30 and she is even reasonably certain that "bon jour" means something in French, this place won't horrify her, but don't count on any swoonings, either.
(2)Tim P.
This place is the perfect spot for good food, intimate atmosphere and great service. I've only been for lunch and just once but if I lived in Jackson it would be my go to place for the times I don't feel like cooking. My barometer for a good restaurant is food as good or better than I can cook at a price that doesn't feel like a car note. My lunch was $20 but that was my choice. The tuna was worth the $15 price tag. I'm a Frite snob so I tried them to see if they were truly French and YES they are; as good as the left bank. They offered catsup and I asked for aioli. I was told they didn't have it but the chef sent me hollandaise and I'm telling you the hand cut Frites with Hollandaise was a gastronomic delight. I told the server and the owner they should up the price of the Frites and offer Hollandaise all the time. Folks would wait in line. Oh, how I wish they were in downtown Memphis.
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