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Bon Femme Cafe
Elegance in a casual setting with warm and friendly service. One of Valparaiso premier restaurants
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57 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Rating Breakdown 57 reviews
5 stars
(36)
4 stars
(14)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(34)
- neighborhood gem(33)
- fit for foodies(32)
- romantic(32)
- notable wine list(15)
- great for lunch(12)
Bon Femme Cafe Reviews List
Review 1 for Bon Femme Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Lamb Rack
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We really enjoy going to Bon Femme. The food is very good and this time I had their rack of lamb....
A huge rack of 7 chops served with a great side of fresh veggies and rice pilof. My only complaint was that the rice was warm instead of hot. All the meals served to the six of us were very good."
A huge rack of 7 chops served with a great side of fresh veggies and rice pilof. My only complaint was that the rice was warm instead of hot. All the meals served to the six of us were very good."
Dined on 6/13/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, romantic, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 2 for Bon Femme Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent service, great special options and best Banana Foster ever."
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 3 for Bon Femme Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Friday night dining
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was great and they ever were able to please a very picky teenager with their selections."
Dined on 5/31/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 4 for Bon Femme Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Swing and a miss
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is obviously a first class restaurant. Unfortunately I ordered a Beef dinner that was as dry as Beef Jerky. I am chalking this up to a one time misstep as the other dinners in our group were very good. The restaurant made up for it with a complimentary meal and a reduced tab. I will try Bon Femme Cafe again this summer."
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for Bon Femme Cafe
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our server was wonderful, unfortunately, the maître d' was horrible and ruined our experience."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 6 for Bon Femme Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always fantastic
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"As a diner who used to visit Clayton's, which was taken over by Bon Femme, the restaurant continues to impress. The food is always top notch as is the menu selection. I've loved going here for years and will continue to in the future."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for Bon Femme Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Catered to every need.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Prompt friendly service. Never had to ask for refills or anything else. Food was fantastic. Nice atmosphere, relaxing, and very professional establishment. Overall a great place for couples and a small group of friends. The eatery is also available for private parties on Sundays."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 8 for Bon Femme Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The water was unattentive. The lobster Rosotto was very generous with the lobster meat, however too much cheese was used in the dish. Amberjack was mis described by the water as a cross between Mahi mahi and sword fish. it was closer to Albacore Tuna or salmon."
Dined on 5/04/2013
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Review 9 for Bon Femme Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
jazz festival favourite
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have been to Bob femme several times....excellent food, good specials. Wait staff pleasant."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for Bon Femme Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
In a small space so a little
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"In a small space so a little loud in the center settings. By the glass wine offerings were good, but bottle list lakes a little depth. Pretty, romantic, and very clean inside. Staff and bar (although small) were awesome."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 11 for Bon Femme Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had two different fish dishes
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had two different fish dishes and the crab cakes as an appetizer. Everything was top notch and very fresh and flavorable. Our waiter, Rich, was awesome!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for Bon Femme Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
ALL THINGS FOID!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"WENT TO THIS RESTAURANT WITH MY DAUGHTER YEARS AGO WHEN SHE WAS YOUNG AND NOW SPENT MY SIXTY FIFTH BDAY WOTH HER A GROWNUP MOM WITH THREE CHILDREN AND MY BEST MALE PARTNER EVER.SO GLAD WE CAME IN. WE WERE TREATED TO A FABULOUS EXOERIENCE AND WILL BE BACK TO CELEBRATE WITH A REAL ESTATE NEIGHBOR FRIEND..GOOD EXCUSE TO CELEBRATE THE BIG SIXTY FIVE ALL YEAR LONG! THANKS AGAIN. I ALSOWRITE A FOOD BLOG AS I HAVE ALWAYS DONE CATERING AND NOW SELL RECIPES ON EBAY...MUST BLOG ABT THIS GREAT SPOT FIR LUNCH SOWORTHTHE TRIP! JJUST WISH YOU HAD A SUNDAY BRUNCH! MARY KAYS CATERING AND FOOD BLOG...ALL THINGS FOOD!"
Dined on 04/02/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 13 for Bon Femme Cafe
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
This place is way over hyped...food
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This place is way over hyped...food, service, and atmosphere is average at premium prices... . They ran out of specials at 6:30 at night!!!! If you want a better steak, go two doors down to Pikks....better atmosphere as well... If you want a better total dining experience head down to Lucrezia's in Chesterton."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2006
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Review 14 for Bon Femme Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent restaurant. Chicago
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent restaurant. Chicago quality food and atmosphere in small town Valpo."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Bon Femme Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for Bon Femme Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Bon Femme is Very Very Good
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Monday nights feature a pianist. Half-price on bottled wine (try Row Eleven!). Every night features gourmet specials. We had oyster soup--lovely--thin base--bacon! We had trout with salmon mousse. We had rack of lamb. We wished we'd had room for dessert, but the entrees were very generous. We ate "Chicago" without Chicago prices."
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 17 for Bon Femme Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Local gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food at reasonable prices."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 18 for Bon Femme Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The overall experience was
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The overall experience was very nice. The only critique I would give is on some of the food my partner and I ate. We orders the lobster egg rolls for an appetizer and was a little lacking on lobster. But I got to say that my entree was amazing and the seafood was cooked to prefection. However, the sugar on our creme burlee was burnt. We will be back and excited to try the duck!"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 19 for Bon Femme Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Songbird - Bon Femme
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Probably the best Ribeye I ever ate. My wife had the Stuff Salmon and loved it. Bon Femme Cafe has a true Chef working in the kitchen."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for Bon Femme Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Bon Femme a Gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our favorite in Northwest Indiana. Food always fantastic - this time one of the best seafood pastas I have ever had."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 21 for Bon Femme Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
What a wonderful evening we
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"What a wonderful evening we had at Bon Femme! The food was delicious and the piano music incredibly relaxing and soothing - gave the pianist a very nice tip and hope others enjoyed her music and talent as much as we did :)"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for Bon Femme Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The meal was fantastic but
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The meal was fantastic but the flowerless chocolate cake was like thinned cookie dough and the coffee was not what you would expect from a fine restaurant."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 23 for Bon Femme Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Table we were sat at was in
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Table we were sat at was in a high traffic area, waiters kept running into my chair. no privicy, too much noise."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
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Review 24 for Bon Femme Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Went to Bon Femme for Valentine's
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went to Bon Femme for Valentine's Day. We arrived about 10 minutes before our reservation time, the host took our coats and we were seated within 5 minutes of arriving. The service was excellent and the food superb. I personally had the stuffed prawns and couldn't have been happier with my choice. The restaurant had a live piano player playing, I am not sure if this is something they do each night or if it was just for the special occassion. Either way it added to the overall ambiance of the restaurant. Bon Femme has been open awhile now but you wouldn't know it from the state of the furniture and floorings, there were no signs of wear that I could see. I will definately go back again."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 25 for Bon Femme Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We enjoyed our dining experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We enjoyed our dining experience and will definately dine there again. The wine list could be expanded with higher priced wines."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Bon Femme Cafe
Based on the average of (32) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.7
/
5
9 out of 9 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate