Restaurants near Applewood Inn

Thoughtful tasting menu and service made our birthday celebration one to remember!

My wife and I had a very nice time at Valette which was a new experience for us. From the beginning the staff was so welcoming and efficient. Shortly after our arrival they presented us with a card thanking us for dining there on our anniversary. Our main server, Isaac, was an absolute delight. He provided us with timely servings and explained the nuances of every dish. We each ordered the Trust me Chef’s six course menu for $120 each. I enjoyed the Ahi Poke starter as well as the beef Tartare. Both were super rich and my wife was not a fan of either. At first she refused to try the tartare but I convinced her, and she was pleasantly surprised. Next was a scrumptious scallops en croute which was so nicely presented and tasty. We both were huge fans. Because we both wanted that second course, we each had one scallop and seems rather extravagant to pay $40.00 for two scallops. However, they also brought each of us a small glass of Sauvignon Blanc to accompany the scallops as a treat for our anniversary. The third course was a bowl of mussels with a delicious wine sauce and an Italian buratta dish. The mussels were absolutely perfect and plenty for us to share. My fourth course was a piece of an American Wagyu NY steak that we shared. It was a very small portion but cooked to perfection. My wife’s fourth course was four small pieces pieces of duck breast which we also shared. I love duck, especially confit, but this duck breast was flavorful and tender. Our dessert course was sweet and rich, a peanut butter mocha bar and the house special bread brown butter and jam. We also each had a dry gin martini, very nice, and because it was our anniversary, they waived the $25.00 corkage fee for the wine we brought.

The food is very good there and the service is excellent. The servings are large so it’s easy to split a meal.

Love this place. Food is sooo good and service is great.

Absolutely stellar experience - food, plating, service, ambiance...one of the best dining experiences I've had.