In Great Falls, French has long prevailed. In its more than two decades, L'Auberge Chez Francois has hardly ever had empty tables, certainly not on weekends. That has less to do with food than with a sense of celebration and generosity.
Portions are abundant, prices are moderate and service is more than considerate.
Even more, the food is good. Sometimes it's wonderful, other times merely pleasant. And if nobody will share the restaurant's signature salmon en cro te with you, a lone diner can sample its cousin, salmon with fish mousse. Remember that Alsatians are experts at foie gras and duck confit, and order accordingly. With this long list of traditional and modern dishes, light fish and richly sauced steaks, classics from bouillabaisse to cassoulet to kidneys with mustard, choosing is difficult.