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Chez Catherine, Westfield, NJ
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Chez Catherine

4.9 (1114)
$50 and over
French
431 North Avenue West, Westfield, NJ 07090

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2 people
7:00 PM

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

What 1,114 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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Jersey

    Best Ambiance

  • Union

    Best Overall

  • Union

    Best Food

  • Union

    Best Service

  • Union

    Best Ambiance

  • Union

    Best Value

  • Union

    Innovative

  • Union

    Great for fine wines

  • Union

    Romantic

  • Union

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chez Catherine offers an "outstanding dining experience" with "superb" French cuisine and attentive service. Guests praise the "intimate atmosphere," and describe it as a "hidden gem" in Westfield. The prix fixe menu delights with dishes like duck breast, Dover sole, and soufflés. It's perfect for special occasions, consistently delivering "fabulous" meals with a touch of Paris.
1,114 Reviews
  1. Glenn

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful place for a special celebration! Excellent food and service.

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  2. Kenneth

    New Orleans10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The most outstanding dining experience my wife and I have ever had, and we have dined in over twenty restaurants in France, mostly in Paris. The owner was welcoming and had a magnificent sense of humor, likewise our waiter who seemed like an old friend. My wife relished the discussions we had with them as she got to resuscitate her fluency in French. The food was superb from appetizer (crab crepe) to our main courses: duck and veal chop. Flavor exploded from my entree as it looked more like a tomahawk steak and was a carnivore's delight. This restaurant in Westfield is the place where brilliant memories are made.

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  3. Sheldon VIP

    New York City88 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the plus-perfect martinis to the unforgettable steak tartare to the ethereal dover sole Stephan Bocket's Chez Catherine remains the quintessential French dining venue in this area. How this incredible restaurant has escaped Michelin's Guide remains a mystery. If you haven't experienced this one yet - give yourself a grand treat. Barbara & Sheldon Roskin Scotch Plains,NJ

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  4. Philip VIP

    New Jersey223 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chez Catherine is our Go To restaurant for fine dining. We have been dining at Chez Catherine since the 1980's when it was owned by Catherine. After Stefan purchased the restaurant, we have continued. It's the best French restaurant in the state, and makes driving into the city unnecessary. The small dining room makes the experience intimate. The service is attentive and friendly, and Stefan and Milan have a great sense of humor. The menu is price fixed with either a 3 course or 4 course option. We usually choose the 3 course option. There is something for everyone on the menu, and the wine list is outstanding with something for every budget. Yesterday, we began with the Crab Crepe appetizer and the Foie Gras appetizer. Both were outstanding and the portions were ample. We chose a St. Emilion from the wine menu. My wife and I both ordered the Duck Breast. It was outstanding. For dessert, my wife had the raspberry souffle and I chose the Grand Marnier Panna Cotta. Both were delicious.

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  5. Robert VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chez Catherine never disappoints. It’s been a couple of years since we’ve last been here and we honestly don’t know why. The food is amazing and Stephan and the staff are so attentive and knowledgeable. We’ll be back soon!

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  6. Douglas VIP

    New York City21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an incredible dining experience! Stephane and his staff see to a relaxed, enjoyable evening of delicious French food at its best!

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  7. Thomas VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always good humor and fantastic food .

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  8. SUSAN

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy dining here. The food and atmosphere are great. It is very expensive so it's a special occasion place

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  9. Mary

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always delicious. Every time we have been we are never disappointed. Appetizers, entrees, and desserts are all fantastic. Chef should get a Michelin star. Waiter is funny, kind, and attentive. It is pricey, but well worth it.

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  10. Gayle VIP

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chez Catherine is like a bit of Paris right here in NJ. Run, don’t walk, to this gem of a restaurant! The attention to detail by the waitstaff is impeccable, as is the divine menu the chef creates. The escargot and Dover Sole Meunière are NOT to be missed. We can’t say enough about Chez Catherine. It’s a five star establishment in every way!!!

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2 people
7:00 PM
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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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