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Chez Catherine, Westfield, NJ

Chez Catherine

4.9 (1126)
$50 and over
French
431 North Avenue West, Westfield, NJ 07090

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We offer one private room to accommodate 10-16 people and another to accommodate 20-35 people.
  • Neighborhood
    Westfield
  • Cross street
    Prospect Avenue
  • Parking details
    Free Parking for our Guests.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Cocktails, Full Bar, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,126 people are saying

Chez Catherine reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 5.0Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Jersey

    Best Ambiance

  • New Jersey

    Good for special occasions

  • Union

    Best Overall

  • Union

    Best Food

  • Union

    Best Service

  • Union

    Best Ambiance

  • Union

    Great for fine wines

  • Union

    Romantic

  • Union

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chez Catherine offers an exquisite French dining experience in Westfield, NJ. Guests praise the "excellent service" and "amazing food," making it ideal for special occasions. Signature dishes like foie gras and Dover Sole Meunière astound diners, while the intimate ambiance and attentive staff ensure memorable visits. "A real treasure and find."
1,126 Reviews
  1. Philip VIP

    New Jersey235 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great meal at Chez Catherine. It's one of our favorite restaurants, and probably the finest French restaurant in the state. The dining room is small and intimate. Stephane is an amazing host with a great sense of humor and makes the meal even more fun. My wife had the Watermelon Gazpacho which she loved. I had the Steak Tartare which is probably the best rendition of that dish that I have ever eaten. For entrees my wife had the Red Snapper special and I ordered the Duck Breast from the menu. Both were outstanding. For dessert, my wife had a delicious Raspberry Souffle, and I had the Peach Melba. Stephane prepared it table side and with a flambe sauce. It's the best Peach Melba we have ever tasted.

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  2. Bill

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A favorite spot for special celebrations. Allway excellent food and service.

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  3. Jack

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Exquisite traditional French food served professionally.

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  4. Adam

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was expensive and amazing….will definitely go back for an occasion. Service was perfect!

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  5. Cristina VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. Great French meal. Will return!

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  6. Jay VIP

    New Jersey27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always wonderful. Great place for special occasions.

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  7. Kristina VIP

    New York City24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great place for a special celebration or just a wonderful meal.

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  8. William VIP

    New York City115 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful anniversary dinner. We always go to Chez Catherine for big events in our life. The food was amazing. Just love the fois gras. Always done differently but each version is always amazing. The risotto appetizer was especially delicious. Dinner included a fish special with shrimp, scallops and swordfish surrounded by mashed potatoes. The duck l’orange was done to perfection. Dessert was a blazing cherries jubilee and the soufflés of the day (yummy strawberry). The restaurant is so inviting with the friendly staff and lovely decor.

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  9. Maurice

    Philadelphia County6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I have been patrons of Chez Catherines for more than 20 years when there were chirping porcelain cicadas on the table with bench seating Over the years the menu has unfortunately stayed pretty much the same. What began as fine dining has become meh Even the best dishes when served over and over again become unremarkable. Perhaps I'm being too harsh, but I hold this establishment to a higher standard in keeping with it's ambition as a gourmet experience. They could offer more variety in their menu at the very least. The watery polenta and soggy spinach sides were unwelcome on my palate.

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  10. Patti VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply outstanding. Don’t miss the cherries jubilee! Can’t wait to return!

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
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431 North Avenue West, Westfield, NJ 07090

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Prospect Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    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
  • Additional
    Banquet, Cocktails, Full Bar, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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