La Becasse Restaurant — Restaurant in Empire Township

Incredible meal. Beautifully tender beef, fresh greens, and excellent accompaniments. If you go, be sure to try their mushroom rissotto, it was Devine. We came later on the evening, unsure if they could fit us in for dinner, and were welcomed, seated, and not rushed at all. A delightful amuse bouche of bacon, blue cheese, and scallion on toast point came right away from the house, and our salads, beet and green salad, followed not long after. My beef tenderloin was tender, juicy, well seasoned, and the goat cheese fondue was such a clever way to finish it; my husband's duck duo was impeccably cooked, the sauce brought out the complex flavor remarkably well. I've never had sweet potatoes au gratin, but they were creamy, flavorful, and tasted like more! These are rough times for restaurants, but I so hope this place will be around for next time we are in Michigan. The food is excellent, the chef was friendly and joined us at our table, and their location next to the lake makes you feel like you've stumbled upon...

When you live on the Leelanau Peninsula you are so aware of your blessings. Beautiful environment, responsible neighbors, stimulating cultural venues, dedicated farmers that sustain us all, and of course, the terrific restaurants that dot northwest Michigan.

Susan and I are doubly blessed. One of our closest neighbors is also our favorite restaurant. La Becasse is an elegant yet warm and inviting French country restaurant, just a 5 minute stroll away.

Guillaume Hazael-Massieux is a consummate French chef, yet not the stereotypical restaurateur/autocrat portrayed in so many Chef films. He is also a soccer playing, devoted husband/father, and the proud keeper of a of flock of chickens.

We have been loving special meals here for 20 years. We don’t remember a misstep in the delicious classic recipes often enlivened by an inventive personal touch or the impeccable yet friendly service. The La Becasse wine cellar is a...

Much of the appeal of the Leelanau area is spending time with your kids and grandchildren in such a wonderful spot.

When you are ready to avoid children, then you can't really do better than eating here.

Take a tour of the parking lot on any summer night and you will see what I mean, You won't find mini vans or trashed out kid cruisers here. Porsche, Mercedes, Bently, Range Rover, Ferrari... These are the vehicles that deliver the middle aged to this restaurant in droves for a civilized meal.

The actual restaurant is OK, the decor and food are fine. Up here however, a little above average is good enough, and to eat with other classy adults is a luxury all its own. I'm not even into "fine dining" but my wife and I do enjoy this place quite a bit.

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