Jacques, boeuf Bourguignon, duck a l'orange, and trout Brenobloise is almost daring because so few straight-ahead fine dining restaurants remain and they pull it off with aplomb. If you're looking for an upscale and romantic dinner, we can't recommend Vue 24 (above) highly enough the refined space is hidden away 24 stories above the Grand Pequot Tower, and the menu of classic high-end French fare, like foie gras terrine, coquille St. It's also a good place to grab a cocktail. For lunch, Cedars is a smart bet the sunny room affords great views and the lunch menu is reasonably priced and varied.
We suggest you stop by the recently opened CAKE by Franck in the food court section for French pastries, because it's stunningly high-end it's run by pastry chef Franck Iglesias and is up there with any of the country's best cake shops (there's no seating inside, but plenty nearby). If you're planning on visiting, you should arrive early in the day to take advantage of the ample tables and slots, which were taken over by crowds as the day went on.
