Perfectly executed old-school french bistro. Classy and sophisticated but not stuffy. Clearly popular as the place was quite crowded by the time we left. Reservations probably required. We arrived early with younger kids and they were perfectly polite and friendly. Would probably be harder with children later in the evening, but that's true anywhere.
Raw oysters and celery rouemalade for starters. Oysters were salty and fresh. Roumalade was light and almost creamy (though no cream in it.) Duck confit salad, duck "steak" with figues, a hanger steak frites, and country vegetable soup for main courses. All done to a tee and couldn't be improved. The steak frites was truly standout for an old standby. And the duck with figs rich and flavorful for a winter night. Soup was a thinner broth based one, in a classic french style. Not super hearty but flavorful. Desserts were a dense dark chocolate torte and an exquisite ile flotant with the whipped egg whites covered in a dome of crystalized caramel. Both exceptional!
A demi of red Languedoc wine complemented it all quite well and was reasonably priced. Well worth a visit for french bistro food done as it should be.