Provence
Carrboro, NC 27510-2039
Phone: (919) 967-5008
- Price:
- $$$
- Best of Citysearch:
- French Food 2006
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 5:30pm-9:30pm
Editorial Review for Provence – by Dorette Snover
In Short
A small house the color of butter welcomes gourmets to Provence's indulgent atmosphere, a respite from the surrounding vegan-tofu community. Saffron padded chairs of wrought iron sit scattered under trees. The glow from bronze pole lanterns flatters both the cuisine and diners' complexions. Inside, the French blue upholstered chairs, an intimate bar and a fluent hostess charm Francophiles. Lemon sole amandine s a classic, yet still feels young and new.
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User Reviews for Provence
11/09/2008 Posted by morrisonjohn
We went here a number of times and had nice meals. Then, about a year or so ago, we had a very disappointing experience. Let us begin at the beginning. Their wine steward hasn't a clue. My wife did not want more than a glass of wine, so we ordered Pinot Noir by the glass. Mistake. It wasn't cheap -- $10 per glass for a meager pour. We noticed that the staff lavished attention on a table of regulars. Their party had five people in it. They ordered two bottles of wine. Voila! Proper glassware appears! For us, we got a really mediocre house wine (I don't expect this in an nice establishment) poured in tiny glasses to the brim. Hey, this country hayseed from the New York and Philadelphia areas knows what a Pinot glass looks like. We both ordered the same seafood dish that was to be prepared tableside. The waitress had not been properly trained to present the dish. It was embarrassing. And the dish was a featured item on the menu. We were ignored by the staff and were treated with disdain. Needless to say, this place is OFF my recommended list and we haven't been back. Smart job, management. That decision has cost you a bail of money and some very soured goodwill. It has put you squarely on my list of places I tell my friends, colleagues and students to avoid. Someone from Provence should take a walk down Franklin to the Carolina Inn. They get wine right. And service too.
Pros: It used to be good, but the past tense doesn't count.
Cons: Attitude.
03/17/2008 Posted by kellyvries
We recently took a visitor from France to Provence and he was greatly impressed by the food. He informed us it was the "real thing". Our waitress suggested that we try the escargot in roquefort and the seafood bisque. I will go back just for those two appetizers alone. The seafood was outstanding, mine was a grouper wrapped in basil leaves, but those that ordered the beef wellington were happy too. I'm still full but ready to go back.
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