Tersiguel’s

Served me rancid salmon, which the chef insisted wasn’t the case after I sent it back. Got a dessert instead that was fine but nothing special. Owner walked right by my table after talking to the other guests in the room. Waiter was great though.

Amazing food, great service, it was awesome and we had a pre fixe menu! French toast with fresh berries was the best thing we had. Definitely recommend. Very authentic and homey

Very disappointing dining experience. My party of 6 had reservations for 8 PM on Christmas Eve. We were a mixed age group, but had two elderly folks with us. When we arrived at the restaurant, the foyer was packed, so one person went inside to check in with the hostess while the rest of us stayed outside. Lucky for us it was exceptionally warm outside as we ended up waiting for more than an hour to be seated. We kept checking in with the hostess and no apologies were made for the delay in our seating, nor were the elderly members of our group offered so much as a chair. Everyone stood outside and waited until after 9 PM. Once seated, service was fine, but not particularly friendly or helpful. We waited for a while to receive appetizers of escargot, which when they came were quite tasty. Entrees were a disappointment, however, as the skin on the duck was soggy and slimy and my fish was extremely overcooked and dry. Desserts were a let down and tasted like refrigerator. As we finished our meal, the restaurant was closing and tables around us were being bussed and employees were running all over, yelling from room to room and preparing to lock the doors. We were rushed to finish our food and get out of the building. I ran to the restroom prior to our departure and when I came out, the front door was being locked in front of me. It was the biggest let down for a restaurant that I had heard such rave reviews about. Most disappointing Christmas Eve meal yet.

After the holiday craziness we were due for an evening out just as a couple. Tersiguel’s provided a special and quality experience. The setting is lovely and truly feels classic country French. Upon arrival we were greeted promptly and escorted to our table upstairs overlooking Main Street. Our waitress was at the table in an instant asking for cocktail orders and explaining the menu.
We enjoyed a relaxed meal savoring each of their proposed specials starting with the oysters and poutine appetizers, followed by the salad frissae which was outstanding. Our entrees were next and we chose the chef specials which were rock fish and table side cooked lamb rack. Coffee and crime brûlée finished us off.
Our only negative comments were that the chef specials were just okay, way under-​portioned and lacking the expected flavor and texture. At $ 40 – 45 per entrée plus +$ 15 apps and salads this was a steep night and dd not quite match the quality.
A local, special night favorite so we will be back, but admit to missing Jordan’s.

Outstanding French restaurant where we had delightful lunch of rockfish and steak frites. Not at all a stereotypical pretentious french restaurant, and is quite delightfully welcoming. Hubby had the pâté which he said was the best. Atmosphere is charming with generations of French family photos and art on the walls. Service is professional and caring yet fun. They were super accommodating of my food allergy. Cannot wait to return!

Great food didn’t expect it to as good as was. you know how you have a idea of a place and it shocked me loved it

My wife and I didn’t originally plan to go here for dinner but sure glad we did. We had a great evening and the waiter Charles did a fantastic job explaining the French cuisine as well provide excellent service. We both decided on the rock fish and I must say it was one of kind. The wine was paired nicely and the dessert was light enough to not to feel the quilt. Highly recommend having Charles be your preferred waiter. We will be back. Expensive but well worth it to treat yourselves once in a while.

Went for Sunday brunch. Wow. The cocktails were amazing, and the escargot was plump and juicy. I had the duck confit salad, it was so delicious and filling. We had dessert, I had crème brule which was slightly better than average. The service was good. For three people work drinks and dessert expect to pay about $ 300, you won’t regret it!

Came here for a nice dinner and we were not disappointed l. Everything was wonderful and our waitresses was very knowledgeable l. My coworker loved her rack of lamb and I can the scallops. A must try.

A group of six of us had dinner at Tersiguel’s on a Tuesday night. We started with the pear tart, escargot, sweetbread, paté, and salad appetizers, then for entrees: daily fish (fluke served in parchment); duck legs confit with honey garlic gastrique, and pumpkin polenta; pan seared scallops with passion fruit coulis, and beet risotto; frog legs with tomatoes and garlic, and fricassée of naturally raised chicken with wild mushrooms. Everyone enjoyed their dishes greatly. I especially liked the scallops, with pleasingly balanced tart and sweet accompaniments. Service was extremely attentive. The ambiance is upscale retro-​homey and the noise level reasonable for a mostly-​filled place. About $ 55 per person, including wine (one bottle) and tip.

Tersiguel’s is one of my all-​time favorite restaurants, and go-​to for birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions. The menu always offers an array of intriguing, seasonal country French cuisine. The restaurant’s atmosphere balances subtle elegance without being overbear or stuffy.
One great option is to inquire if a chef’s tasting menu is available (I’ve done so twice), which samples a few appetizers, entrees (including the specials that night) and dessert. The last time I dined at Tersiguel’s, the tasting menu sampled smoked salmon with yellow beet salad, oyster on the half shell with cucumber vinaigrette, soft shell crab (the best I’ve had anywhere), halibut with shrimp mashed potatoes, roast veal in demi glacé, roast lamb with black currant reduction, and crème brûlée. While it is more expensive than ordering off the menu, turning control over to the kitchen exposed me to dishes I would not have chosen on my own, and which ended up being highlights of the meal. Our waiter offered paired wines with each course or with every other course. We selected alternate courses, which balanced the ability for wine to precisely compliment the dish while not being excessive (at seven courses for the tasting menu, pairing with each course means a lot of wine!).
Speaking of the wait staff, our waiter, Charlie, is a consummate professional. He offers keen insight into the menu offerings, excellent recommendations for pairing wine with dishes, is attentive, and is generally very enjoyable company for the evening.

Full disclosure: I didn’t actually dine here.
My parents’ 65^th wedding anniversary was coming up, so I contacted Tersiguel’s to see if they would help make the anniversary special. They certainly did!
Dominic, the Maitre d’, responded promptly to my first email. I asked him to have Chef create a special 6-​course menu just for my parents. I gave him an idea of what my parents’ tastes are, and he talked it over with Chef Michel, who created a wonderful menu. I wanted a menu that included items that were not on their regular menu, something that included lots of fresh local food, and Chef came through brilliantly.
On the night of the event, my parents were treated like royalty from the moment they arrived. They report that the service was exceptional, and that the meal was the best restaurant meal they have had in their lives (and they are 86 years old).
And, quite frankly, the price they charged for this special event service was not excessive. It was of course more than your normal night out for dinner, but it was certainly reasonable, considering what I was requesting.
So thanks to everyone — Dominic for his hard work in helping to plan the event, the wait staff for making Mom and Dad feel special, and Chef Michel for his creative and delicious menu.

Really classy French cuisine restaurant. This is definitely a place to come for a date night without kids. It is rather pricey but really worth it. This may sound strange, but I am mad about their fresh butter. I wish I could buy it and take it home! They also have very fresh seafood dish and their soups are tasty.

In some respects this meal was just… confusing. Apparently it’s rated, or has been, as the best french restaurant in md. Say what? I had a $ 39 filet, it was covered in sauce that tasted like… nothing. And the haricot verts [green beans people] and onions poached in red wine were… reasonable. It actually tasted like something.
And for the record the bread was delicious, and there was perfectly soft butter. The wine options were impoverished — especially given the vicinity of The Wine Bin — which has an incredible selection.
Wouldn’t try it again…

I randomly came here with some girlfriends for a Saturday lunch and found the food surprisingly tasty!
The Le Pain Perdu, or country bread French toast, served with seasonal berries, maple syrup, and whipped cream was really good. Crispy and substantial.
I also got the Quiche Tatin with spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, Swiss cheese and onions. It was a little pot of egg tart with a flake biscuit on top, well flavored and good. I though the Omelette Fermière was awesome! Huge, frittata-​like omelet with lardons, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, potatoes and Swiss cheese, garnished with frisée and truffle– it was seasoned so well and was a hearty dish.

This is my second review. We went for brunch. I’m not a fan of their crepes. They aren’t tender or that flavorful. They are more like a square piece of pizza crust with all the stuff laid out on top of it. I got the crab crêpe and it was just ok. Pricey. The desserts are where I started to really feel ripped off. They are tiny and weird. We got a sampler that included 3 tiny desserts. There was a sugar cookie type round boat that held the smallest dollop of some sort of crème and 3 blackberries. Dry, needs more crème. The moose was good. The flourless chocolate cake was ok. We tried escargot, which was very tastey and very pricey. I’m probably just not a big fan of this place.

Went there for Valentine’s Day with my wife. Everyone was friendly, food was cooked to perfection.
On «complaint» I have is the room we were sat in was musty and dark. Also the waiter only asked us if we wanted drinks twice during our meal. It seemed as though he may have been a little more interested on the older people there that looked like they has money…

I haven’t been here in a couple of years, but when I went I loved it. It’s pretty pricey which the only reason I haven’t been back. I went for a work lunch so the menu was pre-​planned, but I was extremely happy with all of the dishes.

My friends and I came here on a Sunday for Ellicott City Restaurant Week. We wanted to relive the French class field trips we used to take to Tersiguel’s in elementary school. We learned that the Sunday prix fixe menu offers the same prices as the Restaurant Week deals. Although this dampened the «specialness» of Restaurant Week, we stayed nonetheless.
We all ordered the house salad, boeuf bourguignon, and caramel flan. The salad was average and the flan was unappetizing, but the boeuf bourguignon completely compensated for the meal’s lackluster end caps. The beef was literally fall-​off-​the-​bone tender, and the stew was rich, flavorful, and filling. I greatly appreciated the waiter who continuously refilled our breadbasket. Any man who understands the importance of sopping is a man after my own heart.

We took the munchkin to Tersieguel’s awhile back for their Sunday brunch.
Built in a 19^th century home in old Ellicott City, this restaurant has some serious old world charm. A real pleasure just to come in and sit down.
The food was great. We did an online deal to take the sting out of the cost for brunch which also allowed us to try several options. We actually got the munchkins to try escargot. They absolutely loved it.
We enjoyed our meal and the service. I’m looking forward to trying these guys for dinner one of these days (at which time I may bumpt them up to 5 stars), but if their brunch was any idication, it’ll be phenomenal.