Map of Rheem Valley

Lafayette and surrounding area, locate the restaurant called Chevalier

Chevalier radiates French charm from the flowers in its patio, to the beautifully manicured hedges. Additionally, the dining room feels wonderfully European with chic inflections like drapes set across walls of windows. Adding to this lure is a cadre of friendly servers—even the chef circulates for a chat with guests, both old and new. The three-course prix-fixe menu is the only way to go here. Par exemple, start with mixed greens topped with a warm, pastry-wrapped square of goat cheese sprinkled with herbes de Provence and a lemon-thyme vinaigrette. Next comes poulet rôti fermier à la Tropezienne, perfectly seasoned, crispy skinned chicken draped over a ragout of tomato, squash, olives, and rosemary. Float away on a lovely cloud of île flottante.