Chez Colette

Had an excellent dinner with my family, ordered the Kir Royale as a pre dinner drink and it came with a mini champagne bottle, excellent! Food was delicious and perfectly served, especially loved the cheese platter, the lamb chop and the steak tartare and the chocolate mousse dessert was on the money, everyone in our party enjoyed what they ordered, service was friendly and prompt and the chef even came out at the end for a chat and to ask how we enjoyed our meal. Recommend if you are looking for authentic French cuisine with generous portions, reasonably priced for what you get as well.

They've gotten kinder on the service, and the food is always excellent. Reservations are pretty much required here but I think it's worth the effort.

One of the best meals I've had in a long time.Best olive oil w/herbs and I never eat bread in restaurants; kept eating more and more of it because I loved the herbed olive oil.Best goat cheese salad;  OMG croutons with hot melted goat cheese and herbs. I would order this again for sure.Salmon tartare-- interesting recipe; a little heavy on the chopped onions.I recommend the Vouvre wine by the glass. Light; not too acidic.Enjoyed the Crepes Suzette dessert. Highly recommended.Top notch ambiance and French music.Superb service by Tabitha.Easy parking in their parking lot.

This is the hidden gem of Belleair. The best food, service, and ambience around. I also love it here because they have SO many gluten free options. They have an incredible wine list. Love the people and LOVE the food.

Within the area near Clearwater Beach where we live, its been tough to find decent restaurants that aren't the cookie-cutter beach patio or slightly upscale hotel kitchen. Colette's finally was a true authentic meal experience in the area. Really impressed.. This is the first time I've had a dinner near the island, without driving far (such as into downtown Tampa) and had this positive of an experience. Its small and cute, somewhat of a European vibe, and only serves wine (and a beer). The owner herself is the server. She's talkative, super friendly, and she even is a great wine enthusiast! This made the entire meal comforting and a warm feeling. The wine list is large and the prices were fair. We got a really tasty bottle for $70 that probably goes for 50 in stores. I'll take it. Her description was also spot on. Food time - - small menu, but lots to say. The owners added this uniqueness by explaining some of the creative spins they brainstorm for each dish, and how they make it true to their own personal cooking. Favorites:1. Seabass: normally fish dishes are solid, but are just fish dishes. This was actually a step above and I might say some of the best/interesting tasting fish I've had. 2. Steak Tartare: awesome. I'm hit or miss on tartare, and this was soo well mixed and good. 3. Frites: super crispy and delicious. Needed a sauce/ketchup though haha. Other Food:The foie-gras was half butter-fat and half of what I expected. I didn't like the butter fat portion, but the rest (and toast it came with) were 10/10... The Filet Steak I'd say to skip, but only because it was just a normal filet I could probably make at home.. Lastly, the French onion soup: they put a spin on it to deconstruct a bit, and while the flavors were all there, I'd probably want the standard crispy cheese version. Butter Cake dessert with ice cream was $$.. RIP to my stomach. In short: highly recommended, its a true feeling of disconnecting from the touristy beach-goer patio places, it has real authentic cooking, and the owners put a lot into making the experience.

New favorite! Quaint and intimate. Exceeded expectations! The menu is tight and right and every item ordered was outstanding. Fresh bread with oil and fresh herbs.French onion soup: my boyfriend said it is the best he has ever had. Not salty and very light... in a good way.Charcuterie board with a moderate amount and good pairings. Brie, feta, goat, bleu, garlic toast, grapes, raspberry, gherkins, olives, and meats.Chicken Normandie: cooked to perfection with a creamy mustard sauce and butternut puree.Filet Chateaubriand: cooked medium rare and topped with garlic butter, parsley, and shallots - the best I have ever had. I really prefer my steaks cooked more, but this was excellent. Amazing.Dessert trio: chocolate mousse, profiteroles, and creme brûlée - alllll were perfectCrepes: classic butter and sugar = perfectionWe brought our own bottle of 2019 Twomey Pinot Noir for a $25 corking fee. Paired PERFECTLY with everything but desserts.One of my favorite meals in a long long time. Wow.Staff was incredibly personable and friendly. We were running late for our reservation and they were very understanding and accommodating.

First time at this restaurant that's been here for a long time. Called for a 6:15pm reservation and they said that they were busy at that time, but please come at 6:30. When we got there, it was about 1/3 full. It's a cute little place but it could stand a good cleaning because it smells old. Our meal took about three hours from start to finish and our server vacillated from relatively friendly to very defensive. When we asked the server if she had bread, she was impatient with us and said that of course she would bring it after she took our orders. Two people at the table got the duck breast which was slightly tough. When our server asked how everything was, we were honest and told her that the duck had good flavor but it was a little tough. She was very defensive and stated that's how that cut is supposed to be.The profiteroles were great but the chocolate mousse was way off and we didn't go back for a second bite. The crème brûlée was unremarkable. Overall, we were disappointed by the food, the time that it took and the fact that it wasn't very warm and welcoming.

Although the food and atmosphere are fantastic, take-out services are not available at this family-owned restaurant. The personal touch of the restaurant's service creates a warm and inviting environment.

Nice Food, too ExpensiveEvery few years I try whichever French restaurant is in this location and I've always come away wishing that it's better. That being said, the place is charming and the server (chef's wife) is very pleasant and helpful.We started with a very standard French onion soup. We shared a goat cheese salad which was nice, but way too small and way too expensive at $14. For our mains we had the chicken which was OK but nothing special. It was a little on the tough side and the chicken and sides should have been hotter. (Warmed plates would have helped.) We also had the seabass which was a nice piece of fish and well cooked with a good asparagus side, again a bit pricey at $44. We also had two glasses of wine.Overall, things were generally good to very good. But the final bill, with tax and 20% tip, was $153. That's just not worth it. Maybe Chez Colette will morph again and I'll return.

Our third time dining here (not counting Covid take-out), and we have never been disappointed in either the menu or the service. This is true French food. Incredible wine list as well. A cozy retreat, friendly service and absolutely delicious food.