Chez Colette @ Sofitel Luxury Hotel

An elegant, '20s-style brasserie in the luxurious Hotel Sofitel.

(952) 835-0126

5601 W 78th St (Glasgow Drive)
Bloomington, MN 55439 44.8627 -93.367

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Hours:

Mon-Thu 6am-10pm

Fri 6am-10:30pm

Sat 7am-10:30pm

Sun 7am-10pm

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Price:

$$$

Chez Colette @ Sofitel Luxury Hotel

Chez Colette

What People Are Saying About Chez Colette @ Sofitel Luxury Hotel

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Chez Colette @ Sofitel Luxury Hotel

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Relish in the hearty dishes of French regional cuisine at Chez Colette, located in Sofitel Minneapolis at the intersection of Highway 100 and Interstate 494. A classic style brasserie, Chez Colette offers the art of fine cuisine in such favorites as eggs benedict and French onion soup. A culinary experience awaits you at Chez Colette; it's French cuisine with a world view.

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In Short – The restaurant features brass, beveled glass, tulip lamps, dark wood, white tablecloths and hardwood floors. The decidedly pleasant manners of the black-vested, white-aproned waitstaff put a dent in the Parisian illusion. The food is authentic French brasserie fare. Meals start with delightfully fresh baguettes. Appetizers include French onion soup, crepes and, of course, garlicky escargots. Walnuts balance the vinegary bite of the house salad. Most entrees are more hearty than haute cuisine: steak frites, coquilles St. Jacques, veal with Calvados.

3 Star Rating: Average

06/05/08

Attentive service and competent French cooking

by Dakotagourmand

We tried Chez Colette after reading its beguiling French brasserie menu and thought the food was competent, though not stellar. I tried the cassoulet de Toulouse with confit de canard and saucissons. The fragrance and flavors were spot-on but the beans had not been cooked to the unctious creaminess of a true cassoulet and the duck lacked the characteristic texture of excellent confit. The filet mignon ordered by my husband arrived a bit overdone. On the plus side, the baguette was to die for--perfect crust and the "pull" that one expects of the very best baguettes in Paris. For dessert we shared a fruit tart with a lovely sablee crust and it was luscious. The service was attentive and we enjoyed the meal very much but it was not quite Paris and definitely not Toulouse.

  • Pros: Lovely menu, pleasant brasserie atmosphere
  • Cons: Food was competent but not stellar
3 Star Rating: Average

04/19/08

Good Breakfast, subpar service

by arsenalbrandon

Had breakfast here on a Saturday morning. Concise menu with good selection. Although I did not see quiche on the menu which was surprising and I was really in the mood for it. The food was average and the service was extremely slow even though our section was not full.

I had the waffles with fruit which was soggy in the middle b/c of the fruit juices.

The atmosphere was nice and the hotel that it is in was done very well. I would not make a special trip to eat here and if I was in the neighborhood I would probably go to La Fougasse that is next door instead, although there would be a price increase.

  • Pros: Ambience, menu selections
  • Cons: Service and overall value
3 Star Rating: Average

02/17/08

Good service, nice atmosphere, ok food

by alicea825

My husband and I came to Chez Colette for Valentine's Day. It was easy to find and there was plenty of parking. When we arrived we were greated by very friendly staff. Seating is a little cramped, although we were lucky to get a large round table for just the two of us. The bread served before dinner was wonderful as well as the wine. I ordered the french onion soup, which was quite bland. I ordered the Coq au Vin for my meal and that was just ok. Again, qutie bland. My husband had the salmon which was good and our side dishes were slighly better than ok. Dessert, of course, was fabulous - how can you go wrong with French desserts? I don't think we would go back, though. It was nice for a special occassion, but we won't frequent this restaurant.

  • Pros: Easy to find, ample parking, great service
  • Cons: Food is bland

The Details on Chez Colette @ Sofitel Luxury Hotel

The Extras:

Each day boasts its own Gallic special, such as bouillabaisse.

Special Occasion Dining:

Chez Colette is often open on the big holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. Reservations are almost always required.

Know Before You Go:

To finish, try the meringue mountain afloat in caramel sauce, or the perfectly-glazed creme brulee.

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Discover, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Hotel Restaurants, Romantic Dining, Quiet, Brunch, Group Dining, Notable Wine List

Cuisine:

French

Smoking Permitted:

No

Message from Chez Colette @ Sofitel Luxury Hotel

  • Located in Sofitel Minneapolis

Relish in the hearty dishes of French regional cuisine at Chez Colette, located in Sofitel Minneapolis at the intersection of Highway 100 and Interstate 494. A classic style brasserie, Chez Colette offers the art of fine cuisine in such favorites as eggs benedict and French onion soup. A culinary experience awaits you at Chez Colette; it's French cuisine with a world view.

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