A gem! A true genteel, historical Norman Rockwell experience with over 150 years of history and an enduring national reputation for its fine dining and lovely Inn. I dined in the same rooms as FDR, JFK, Mae West, Charlie Chapin, Rudolph Valentino, Ogden Nash, Kurt Vonnegut, Andrew Carnegie, Cecil B. DeMille, Bill Clinton, Gloria Steinem, and many others! The Hotel has two restaurants - Delmonico Room and Bar Louis. I had breakfast at Delmonico, and dinner at Bar Louis, which was also excellent, and I reviewed in their section. The fresh breakfast was almost entirely locally sourced. Homemade yoghurt and granola, fresh baked pastry, local eggs, fresh pressed grapefruit. Again, excellent food and service. I will definitely be making the drive back! I especially recommend it for a romantic escape from city life.
(5)
Someone N.
Had a dinner reservation Saturday evening at 6:30pm for four people.. We arrived on time. We were cordially greeted by he maitre d' and introduced to two charming young wait staff who were apprenticing for the summer. We were the only 4 people in the restaurant. We were promptly given menus to study . After about 5 minutes of being ignored, we got someone's attention and asked them if we could order drinks before dinner. We ordered our drinks and and immediately ordered our meals. After another 20 minutes or so, we ordered a second round of drinks and asked if we could have some bread. ( it was delicious!). About 30 minutes later, I suggested that an hour seemed an inordinate time to wait for our appetizers to come. The staff agreed, and we did see our appetizers a few minutes later. ( All were tasty.) After another 25 or 30 minutes our main courses were served- (room temperature and overcooked on the steak entre's) and finally dessert. We were not in any hurry, but spending 3 hours over dinner - with a total of 6 customers in the restaurant ( Did I mention that another couple arrived somewhere about hour 1 into our marathon?), seems excessive. ps. We love the Hotel's other restaurant ,Bar Louis, who must have priority in the kitchen!
(2)
Buckles And Strap S.
Without a doubt, this place is incredibly picturesque and on a warm day you really can't beat the outdoor seating but it ends there. The service is far from being on their game, though they are polite. The food, oh the food, it leaves a lot to be desired especially at their prices. It's too bad they don't have a real cook because it would make this place a unique dinning experience.
(2)
Brian F.
We stopped here for brunch one Sunday. When we entered the door of the hotel, there was a hostess stand, but no one was there. I thought the restaurant was closed, but my wife tracked down a maintenance man, who found someone to seat us. I have never had that experience before. The restaurant itself was empty. When we came in there was only one other party of 4 eating.My wife had crab eggs Benedict which was a very generous portion and according to her, very good. I had the carrot and ricotta pancakes which were disappointing. First of all, they were burned,which to me is something that should never happen. You should never serve any food in any restaurant that is burned. I was so hungry that I did not return them. I ate around the burned portions. I barely tasted the ricotta in the pancakes also. We were not impressed with this restaurant and will not return, and cannot recommend it. Serving burned food is either careless or lazy or both.
(2)
Julianne S.
We loved this place! We just visited the area not knowing where to go and we stumbled upon this beautiful historical place. It looked so fancy so we inquired if we were under dressed but the host assured us it is casual and to go downstairs into the bar/restaurant. We first sat at the bar, studying the 30+ pages of wine/beer/drinks which on the first page describes why they pride themselves on bio-dynamic and organic way of life ( I LOVE THAT). I had a great drink with vodka homemade jam and beer. It was amazing! . Then we sat down to eat and had a fairly priced bottle of organic wine with a cheese plate of local cheeses ($15), it was amazing! For appetizers we also had a roasted beet with goat cheese ($9) and a baby green salad with a sherry dressing ($9). For an entree I had the free range chicken ($26) with a cold quinoa and summer squash. It was incredible and juicy, I savored every bite! My boyfriend had a sirloin($26) cooked perfectly to his liking, rare, with amazing thick cut fries. The setting was intimate and all the staff was friendly and attentive. We will come back and stay a night in this beautiful place soon.
(5)
Matt K.
I'm sorry the other reviewer had some bad experiences here, but ours was very different. Perhaps he goes on a Tuesday when the place is empty, and he really should have done the tasting menu. The decor here is simple but elegant. There were two other tables with customers while we were here, and the noise level was perfect, not too loud or soft. First, our server, a 30-something man from Denmark, was extremely knowledgeable about the wine, the food, and was very professional. The wine list was so extraordinarily impressive and inexpensive, I would come back just to dive into it a bit more. We had a 1996 red Burgundy for a price that you can't even get at a retail wine shop. Well, you can't even FIND a 1996 Burgundy at all! We also had a Gruner Veltliner that complimented 2 dishes in an outstanding way. We had the 6-course tasting menu, and each dish was inventive and cooked to perfection. Highlights included the asparagus soup with foam on top and smoked asparagus spears on the side, and also the lamb done 2 ways, one of which was carpaccio. My two complaints were the price of the tasting menu itself (not the wine) and the service was not as attentive as it could have been because our waiter was the only one, except when the food came, he borrowed staff from the downstairs bar to serve all 6 of us at the same time. This is the challenge of a small Relais & Chateau, but they can do better.
(4)
K S.
Excellent and unexpected restaurant in Milford... The appetizers were the highlight - the cheese plate is perfectly paired with homemade garlic jelly and plum jam. Really a must-try appetizer. We also had radishes with butter and great salt - nice, fresh taste. Entrees were good, but not great. Calves liver was cooked well but smoked bacon on top was unnecessary and the tastes clashed a bit. Green kale gnudi were a little bland to my taste (although they were perfectly cooked.) The staff was very friendly and attentive, without being in our face. Overall, highly recommend this place for any Milford visitors!
Preface: I came here for a small afternoon wedding ceremony and reception. The Delmonico Room is located inside the Hotel Fauchere. The place smells clean. The atmosphere is gorgeous in a modern rustic way. The ceremony was done very well by the staff. The employees had a very lighthearted and nice yet professional manner about them. Afterwards we sat down for the reception. Laid out they had a cheese plate with these amazing chunks of Parmesan cheese and brie. I started with the salad which was delicious. It had apples and sweet balsamic dressing. My main course was the Short Rib dish. YUM, the flavors rocked. They added a lot of herbs and stuff on top. I believe there was an assortment of different style onions like red onion, chives, etc. This REALLY brought out the flavor. Now for the absolute best part...CAKE. They have an on staff pastry chef (I need to find out her information), but she made this absolutely delicious beyond words chocolate flour less cake with raspberry filling and whipped cream frosting. I rarely eat my entire cake portion let alone asking for another slice! Overall great time, atmosphere and location.
(4)
Paul B.
Went to dinner last night at delmonico room with my wife for our anniversary. What an amazing experience!!!!! The service was 5 stars, they have a custom menu printed when you arrive. The food was outstanding!!!!! Try the flat iron Kobe steak it's a can't miss!!! Kuddos to the staff, and chef for an amazing night.
(5)
Marianna F.
I wanted to write a positive review, as I did a few years ago, however, this time I have nothing good to say. Very unfriendly staff and, perhaps, bringing your own cheap wine could be considered a plus for someone, however, it also screams "classy upscale dining experience". I would rather take my business elsewhere.
(1)
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Address :Hotel Fauchere,401 Broad St
Milford, PA, 18337
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : No Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Dressy Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes
Bruce R.
A gem! A true genteel, historical Norman Rockwell experience with over 150 years of history and an enduring national reputation for its fine dining and lovely Inn. I dined in the same rooms as FDR, JFK, Mae West, Charlie Chapin, Rudolph Valentino, Ogden Nash, Kurt Vonnegut, Andrew Carnegie, Cecil B. DeMille, Bill Clinton, Gloria Steinem, and many others! The Hotel has two restaurants - Delmonico Room and Bar Louis. I had breakfast at Delmonico, and dinner at Bar Louis, which was also excellent, and I reviewed in their section. The fresh breakfast was almost entirely locally sourced. Homemade yoghurt and granola, fresh baked pastry, local eggs, fresh pressed grapefruit. Again, excellent food and service. I will definitely be making the drive back! I especially recommend it for a romantic escape from city life.
(5)Someone N.
Had a dinner reservation Saturday evening at 6:30pm for four people.. We arrived on time. We were cordially greeted by he maitre d' and introduced to two charming young wait staff who were apprenticing for the summer. We were the only 4 people in the restaurant. We were promptly given menus to study . After about 5 minutes of being ignored, we got someone's attention and asked them if we could order drinks before dinner. We ordered our drinks and and immediately ordered our meals. After another 20 minutes or so, we ordered a second round of drinks and asked if we could have some bread. ( it was delicious!). About 30 minutes later, I suggested that an hour seemed an inordinate time to wait for our appetizers to come. The staff agreed, and we did see our appetizers a few minutes later. ( All were tasty.) After another 25 or 30 minutes our main courses were served- (room temperature and overcooked on the steak entre's) and finally dessert. We were not in any hurry, but spending 3 hours over dinner - with a total of 6 customers in the restaurant ( Did I mention that another couple arrived somewhere about hour 1 into our marathon?), seems excessive. ps. We love the Hotel's other restaurant ,Bar Louis, who must have priority in the kitchen!
(2)Buckles And Strap S.
Without a doubt, this place is incredibly picturesque and on a warm day you really can't beat the outdoor seating but it ends there. The service is far from being on their game, though they are polite. The food, oh the food, it leaves a lot to be desired especially at their prices. It's too bad they don't have a real cook because it would make this place a unique dinning experience.
(2)Brian F.
We stopped here for brunch one Sunday. When we entered the door of the hotel, there was a hostess stand, but no one was there. I thought the restaurant was closed, but my wife tracked down a maintenance man, who found someone to seat us. I have never had that experience before. The restaurant itself was empty. When we came in there was only one other party of 4 eating.My wife had crab eggs Benedict which was a very generous portion and according to her, very good. I had the carrot and ricotta pancakes which were disappointing. First of all, they were burned,which to me is something that should never happen. You should never serve any food in any restaurant that is burned. I was so hungry that I did not return them. I ate around the burned portions. I barely tasted the ricotta in the pancakes also. We were not impressed with this restaurant and will not return, and cannot recommend it. Serving burned food is either careless or lazy or both.
(2)Julianne S.
We loved this place! We just visited the area not knowing where to go and we stumbled upon this beautiful historical place. It looked so fancy so we inquired if we were under dressed but the host assured us it is casual and to go downstairs into the bar/restaurant. We first sat at the bar, studying the 30+ pages of wine/beer/drinks which on the first page describes why they pride themselves on bio-dynamic and organic way of life ( I LOVE THAT). I had a great drink with vodka homemade jam and beer. It was amazing! . Then we sat down to eat and had a fairly priced bottle of organic wine with a cheese plate of local cheeses ($15), it was amazing! For appetizers we also had a roasted beet with goat cheese ($9) and a baby green salad with a sherry dressing ($9). For an entree I had the free range chicken ($26) with a cold quinoa and summer squash. It was incredible and juicy, I savored every bite! My boyfriend had a sirloin($26) cooked perfectly to his liking, rare, with amazing thick cut fries. The setting was intimate and all the staff was friendly and attentive. We will come back and stay a night in this beautiful place soon.
(5)Matt K.
I'm sorry the other reviewer had some bad experiences here, but ours was very different. Perhaps he goes on a Tuesday when the place is empty, and he really should have done the tasting menu. The decor here is simple but elegant. There were two other tables with customers while we were here, and the noise level was perfect, not too loud or soft. First, our server, a 30-something man from Denmark, was extremely knowledgeable about the wine, the food, and was very professional. The wine list was so extraordinarily impressive and inexpensive, I would come back just to dive into it a bit more. We had a 1996 red Burgundy for a price that you can't even get at a retail wine shop. Well, you can't even FIND a 1996 Burgundy at all! We also had a Gruner Veltliner that complimented 2 dishes in an outstanding way. We had the 6-course tasting menu, and each dish was inventive and cooked to perfection. Highlights included the asparagus soup with foam on top and smoked asparagus spears on the side, and also the lamb done 2 ways, one of which was carpaccio. My two complaints were the price of the tasting menu itself (not the wine) and the service was not as attentive as it could have been because our waiter was the only one, except when the food came, he borrowed staff from the downstairs bar to serve all 6 of us at the same time. This is the challenge of a small Relais & Chateau, but they can do better.
(4)K S.
Excellent and unexpected restaurant in Milford... The appetizers were the highlight - the cheese plate is perfectly paired with homemade garlic jelly and plum jam. Really a must-try appetizer. We also had radishes with butter and great salt - nice, fresh taste. Entrees were good, but not great. Calves liver was cooked well but smoked bacon on top was unnecessary and the tastes clashed a bit. Green kale gnudi were a little bland to my taste (although they were perfectly cooked.) The staff was very friendly and attentive, without being in our face. Overall, highly recommend this place for any Milford visitors!
(4)Cory G.
It took a while for me to write about the Delmonico Room because I have eaten here 3 times, always on a Friday or Saturday evening, with vastly mixed results from the servers to the ambiance to the food. Also, in the winter or rain - getting from the parking lot to the restaurant is a bit tricky as the parking lot is out of the way - behind the restaurant and across the alley. Its usually best if you use the back door. Right away I realized that this was not the place to go for great food. The signature Lobster Newberg was dry on the two different occasions it was brought to our table, the medium-rare steaks were done medium to well-done even when we asked to have them bloody just to ensure they would be rare after trying them once before. And the desserts seemed a little too store bought or stale for the praise that they had thrust on them by the staff. When you're paying these prices you just expect more, especially as the establishments considers itself world renowned. But often it is not the food that draws people in. The ambiance can make a huge difference and this place has it in scores. The décor is splendid and interesting and there is even a very loose connection with NYC's famous Delmonico's, though it seems to be played up to be something more than it deserves. The HUGE problem is that 2 of the three times we ate here the restaurant was practically empty and there was no music or sounds to squelch the forbearing of the room. One time when we ate there - other than our table of 4 - there were 2 more tables with 2 people each at them and another 4 top. So it was never at any time a full house and everyone in the room could hear each other's conversations even though the 4 tables were spread vastly apart. All of a sudden a handsome room just seemed cold and large, looming, nearly like a morgue. This was not due to getting to the restaurant too late; we had reservations for 8 on a Friday night once and at the same time on 2 Saturday nights. I enjoyed the company I was with but felt that I was keeping the staff awake and felt sort of out of place. Part of dining is to be in a room with others. It was just weird. When people spend a lot of money on a meal, they want to be seen. The other problem is the staff. They're very inexperienced, which can be cute but at a fine dining establishment cute really doesn't cut it. As we were nearly alone while dining one would think we would have hot and cold running wait staff but unfortunately we were told that the wait staff that was serving the Delmonico Room was also was working patrons downstairs in Bar Louis. When the check came the four of us looked at each other and thought how much better $600 could be spent. I have to say the cheese platter was good, but slicing a pre-packaged cheese is not really cooking or baking, is it? It's placement. There is just nothing to this restaurant as far as food or service are concerned, the tall-tale about the origins is very sketchy and an empty pretty room is nothing more than an empty pretty room.
(1)Stephanie S.
Preface: I came here for a small afternoon wedding ceremony and reception. The Delmonico Room is located inside the Hotel Fauchere. The place smells clean. The atmosphere is gorgeous in a modern rustic way. The ceremony was done very well by the staff. The employees had a very lighthearted and nice yet professional manner about them. Afterwards we sat down for the reception. Laid out they had a cheese plate with these amazing chunks of Parmesan cheese and brie. I started with the salad which was delicious. It had apples and sweet balsamic dressing. My main course was the Short Rib dish. YUM, the flavors rocked. They added a lot of herbs and stuff on top. I believe there was an assortment of different style onions like red onion, chives, etc. This REALLY brought out the flavor. Now for the absolute best part...CAKE. They have an on staff pastry chef (I need to find out her information), but she made this absolutely delicious beyond words chocolate flour less cake with raspberry filling and whipped cream frosting. I rarely eat my entire cake portion let alone asking for another slice! Overall great time, atmosphere and location.
(4)Paul B.
Went to dinner last night at delmonico room with my wife for our anniversary. What an amazing experience!!!!! The service was 5 stars, they have a custom menu printed when you arrive. The food was outstanding!!!!! Try the flat iron Kobe steak it's a can't miss!!! Kuddos to the staff, and chef for an amazing night.
(5)Marianna F.
I wanted to write a positive review, as I did a few years ago, however, this time I have nothing good to say. Very unfriendly staff and, perhaps, bringing your own cheap wine could be considered a plus for someone, however, it also screams "classy upscale dining experience". I would rather take my business elsewhere.
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