I just returned from a trip to Chablis and Burgundy and wanted to pass along some short impressions of the meals I had. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions.
Chablis
Le Bistrot des Grands Crus – good lunch food, short wine list with good prices
Au Fil du Zinc – the top place to eat in Chablis now, great food, great wine list with low pricing
L’Hostellerie des Clos – dining room has been refreshed but food remains a bit dated and tired, wine list is still good but has been picked over
Cote D’Or
Caves Madeleine – the cooking is better than ever now, wine list isn’t what it once was but it’s improving and there are plenty of goodies to choose from
Bistrot du Bord de l’Eau – top class bistro food served in an attractive room, ask for the wine list from the 1 star gourmet dining room and avoid the cheese plate
Aupres du Clocher – disappointing, was previously my favorite restaurant from the last trip but things have declined in the kitchen (chef is the same), service was slow but the wine list remains good
Chez Simon – outstanding food! Wine list isn’t great but the cooking sure made up for it
Ma Cuisine – the classic Beaune bistro is still going strong, excellent food and that massive wine list. Prices have definitely gone up
Volnaysien – amazing lunch, the best coq au vin, great wine list and pricing
Caveau des Arches – terrible service, very hot temperature, uncomfortable seating, touristic crowd, average food. It’s a shame because the wine list is excellent with great pricing on Rousseau.
La Cabotte – nice lunch, excellent wine list
Rotisserie du Chambertin – delicious lunch, the best soufflé that I have ever tasted, decent wine list, attractive setting
Bistro L’Hotel – can’t miss! The signature bresse chicken is amazing. The wine list is super pricey but has good depth.
Levernois Gourmet Restaurant – fabulous place, great service, very good food, huge wine list, beautiful cheese cart
Arbois
Restaurant Jean-Paul Jeunet - best meal of the trip, incredible cooking, massive Jura wine list, excellent service