Chouette

Chouette reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Joan VIP

   Columbus19 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful food and service! Restrooms are upstairs and the owner was so kind to help me with the elevator since I’m handicapped. Went out of his way to accommodate me. Will definitely return! Plus they have escargot!!
   

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   Francine VIP

   Columbus9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Hostess Ben was delightful and fun and our server was just as amazing! Someone in my party left their cellphone and Ben was quick to call me before I left the area and was kind enough to bring the phone out to my car when I pulled up. Although the bathrooms are upstairs, it’s a beautiful adventure. Guyere cheese puffs were delicious and so was the trout. I’ll be back for sure!
   

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   Robbie VIP

   Columbus11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lorenzo was an exceptional server who made wonderful recommendations and was perfectly attentive!
   

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   Amy VIP

   Columbus40 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   We were very excited to try Chouette for the first time, but unfortunately were very disappointed. When we walked into the restaurant on a Saturday night at 8:15 pm, no one greeted us. There was a man standing at the bar who was talking to the bartender, turned his head and said - "Oh, hello, welcome". He seemed bothered to have had to leave his conversation with the bartender. Introduced himself as Ben and walked us to our table. Our table should be removed from the restaurant. It is in a very high traffic area right by the (very) noisy kitchen and awkwardly positioned and too small. We decided to stay there since we were not offered another table and restaurant looked full. Our server was nice enough, but was extremely slow - especially getting us our bottle of wine (thought she may even went to France to get it!) - we had NO wine service or presentation, she poured 2 sipping pours into our glasses and then walked away. She NEVER poured our wine throughout the entire meal - disappointing for a $100+ bottle of wine. We ordered mussels and the Trout and were served mussels and the salmon dish - someone just put the food down and left. We realized that we received the salmon and it took forever to find our server (I had to ask someone else to get her) to let her know. Little to no apology and then said she'd bring the Trout out soon. Overall the food was good - especially the Trout which we were very excited about and glad we finally received. We were charged for the salmon, not the trout, but honestly the right thing to do would have been to not charge us for either since it was their mistake. Overalll, the service was a huge disappointment and at this price point, not sure if we will return or recommend. Hoping that management can make some changes.
   

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   Robyn

   Columbus1 review

   4.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Our food was great! One item for consideration was that we were on the second floor and the bathrooms are up there as we and there is no elevator.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Columbus3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   It was the best dining experience we have had in a long time. The staff was kind and engaged. The food was excellent and well prepared.
   

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   Marke VIP

   Columbus57 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server Emily was wonderful!! Our food was delicious. What a lovely evening to celebrate my birthday 🎉🎉 They really know how to make you feel special. I had the Warm Apple Tart with ice cream for dessert! Tres Bien❤️
   

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   Jill VIP

   Columbus9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The experience was absolutely wonderful! The food was incredible and service was perfect!
   

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   Deb VIP

   Orlando18 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was a perfect relaxing Friday afternoon for 2 “ladies who lunch”. It was our first time and
   

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    Dale VIP

    Columbus20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    In a city whose restaurant scene is improving by leaps and bounds, Chouette is, in my opinion, one of Columbus' 4 best restaurants (with Basi Italia, The Top, and Hank's Sea Food being the others). Chouette's food is simply outstanding, with their lobster pasta and mussels-and-frites topping the entree list. The ambience is just what you'd expect from a French bistro and the staff is uniformly welcoming and professional. Special shout-out to Sally, one of the best servers anywhere. Columbus has long needed a quality French restaurant ---and Chouette fills the bill many times over.
    

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