Paris, Non
Wow, what a disappointment. I looked at that menu and it took me right back to Paris. But as it turns out, the Blue Talon is not Paris but just another noisy tourist restaurant. I ordered the plat du jour, Cassoulet, hoping the food would compensate for the noise. It was served with crunchy beans that were not cooked. How could the kitchen commit such sacrilege? The final blow came when the waiter told me that this was how the chef liked to serve it. I find that hard to believe! It's time for this kitchen staff to take a "road" trip across the Atlantic for a refresher course. ... And it would have been nice to see the years on the wine lis    [05 Jan 2006 15:55:13]

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     ­James   

Bistro Oui!
Wow, I can't imagine how I ate at the same place James describes. Simple, great tasting food, and a menu that made me want to come back and try more stuff. We had a fantastic foie gras terrine, maybe the best lamb shank I've ever had and a rotisserie chicken that was beautifully moist and basted with truffle butter! The best part was, we spent about $35 each, with wine and dessert. Sure, it's noisy, but so what?    [02 Mar 2006 12:28:59]

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     ­Keith   

Cassoulet ? Non. Bistrot Oui
I positively second James' statement about Cassoulet. I was so disappointed too... Call it some nouvelle cuisine Bean Dish or whatever, just not Cassoulet.

As to atmosphere etc. Yes, very noisy, busy... Lunch time is a bit more quiet.
Hey! it a bistrot/brasserie atmosphere by design; do like me, just don't go there when in need of calm.    [05 May 2006 00:11:20]

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     ­Marc, Williamsburg   

the worst meal I ever had
I had steak frite. The steak was raw and tough. I sent it back, complained to server whose attitude was couldn't care less. Steak came back still raw and like shoe leather.    [20 Jun 2006 21:49:08]

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     ­Anonymous   

Don't waste your time
Like I told the waitress, I've had school lunches with more flavor. For what you get, the food is extremely overpriced. If this restaurant was not in Merchant's Square, it would have been long forgotten. The wait staff needs some serious lessons on manners and service. Walk around the corner to some real restaurants!    [12 Nov 2006 10:20:27]

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     ­Andy, Richmond   

C'est tres manifique!
We went very skeptically to the Blue Talon after reading several not so complimentary online reviews, but had agreed to meet out of town friends there. Well! what a delicious dinner the 8 of us experienced. We all had different entrees and no one was disappointed with their choices. My chicken and shrimp crepes were superb as was the recommended wine, luscious bread and mouthwatering chocolate mousse! I would heartily recommend the Blue Talon to others.    [22 Apr 2007 21:27:05]

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     ­Ann