French cuisine connoisseurs traveling to Baltimore County, Maryland will be delighted to know that the area is home to many French restaurants. Authentic French cuisine served in bistro settings are easy to come by in the Baltimore County area. Visitors may enjoy various hors d'œuvre (appetizers), main dishes (principaux) and desserts.
Petit Lous Bistro
A casual environment in the former Morgan Millard Building, Petit Lous Bistro has a full bar, fireplace and provides a romantic ambience while remaining kid-friendly. The moderately priced menu includes specialties such as Pât Maison (meat-loaf type concoction made up of liver and various seasonings), Mussels Provencale (steamed mussels in a white wine sauce) and steak and frites (french fries). Dinner is served every night of the week at Petit Louis Bistro and seasonal dishes are offered. The wine list includes over 100 labels from every region of France including country wines and wines from villages.
Crêpe Du Jour
Located in the historic Mount Washington Village, Crêpe Du Jour provides a cozy, comfortable environment in a small setting. Wooden tables are found throughout the restaurant along with outdoor seating in the front and back. Although the restaurant is known for its crêpes (hence the name), the restaurant offers plenty of other items. Menu pricing is less expensive than Petit Louis Bistro while the menu still provides variety. Preferred menu items include appetizers such as escargot, calamari and salads, and lunch and dinner items like steak onglet (grilled steak with fresh fries and red wine sauce), carr d'agneau grill (grilled lamb chops with baby spinach, starch of the day and red wine sauce) and Poulet Gordon Blue (chicken breast layered with prosciutto ham, Swiss cheese, spinach, starch of the day, wine sauce). Guests may also choose a wine with their meal from the wine list.
Tersiguel's
A restaurant set in an early 19th century home, Tersiguel's has its own atmosphere. The restaurant is located in historic Ellicott City and features six separate dining rooms, private enough for a romantic date but large enough for a family get-together. Dinner items include filet mignon rossini ma facon (beef tenderloin with truffle sauce and duck liver mashed potatoes), viande du march (meat of the day with B arnaise sauce and fresh seasonal vegetables) and veau (veal). During the summer, produce used in the meals comes directly from the on-site garden.
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