L'Antoinette French Restaurant — Restaurant in Milton

We have been here several times for special occasions and it has always been great, but sorry to say last night left a lot to be desired.

First of all, let me say it’s a lovely atmosphere and the people are friendly. Our service last night was not great, though. We were there for almost three hours. Service was extremely slow (and we are not ones to rush it, but this was painful.) We were there for our anniversary which we noted on the reservation, but it was never asked about or acknowledged. Meanwhile, a couple at another table had special things “on the house” brought to them for their anniversary. Which, I did not want anything for free, but the acknowledgement that it was a special occasion would have been nice. We were hardly ever checked on. Our appetizers arrived at separate times and I ordered the salmon which was really good in the past, this time it was not. I barely touched it and the waitress never once asked if I enjoyed my food even after seeing it sitting there with only a few bites missing. We always order the Fritto Misto when we come here and it’s normally amazing, but they replaced the lemon with zucchini and now the whole dish falls flat. Please change this back it was so good before! Our plates sat at our table uncleared while we ordered dessert and then for a while there after. Finally, I pushed them to the end. My coffee arrived long after dessert came. Then I felt rushed at the end trying to drink it as it was closing time.

Lastly, a mention…my husband ordered the “all you can eat ribeye” we were going to share the same salad that came with his meal, but ordered a separate one for me since it says no sharing on the menu for that entree. I can understand not sharing the steak, but I had ordered an entree myself. The salad wasn’t all you can eat, just the steak and fries. We should have been able to share the salad. It was silly and then I felt weird having a bite of his baguette that came with his meal. I almost wished I would have ordered the same thing so I wouldn’t have felt so weird having a bite of his bread, but I don’t like steak. Anyways, it just made for an awkward experience.

Overall, it wasn’t great this time. We probably won’t be back anytime soon this is sad as it was a favorite for us. Again, lovely people and a nice atmosphere, though.

Edited to say: I appreciate the reply from the restaurant. Again, I understand the no sharing policy on the steak and fries, but the salad/baguette is just silly since that part is not all you can eat. We had no problem purchasing another salad, but why have the waste?..Just have a up charge for sharing the salad and bread with someone if it’s that big of a deal. Regardless, of what food critic or influencer account said it was “the best deal in Atlanta” it cheapens the experience at an otherwise nice establishment. Thank you, again for your feedback...

I will start direct, this was not the fine dining experience I had hoped.

It started off in a good direction, with an excellent cocktail and wine menu. The Bread was absolutely on point, Fantastic. The French Onion Soup was pretty good, cheese and bread in it, perfect; the soup itself complex and flavorful, with a good presentation. It lacked some in the savory umami flavor that the best versions offer, and was a tad on the sweet side; some will love that, but it was the f difference in good rather than great for.

Additionally the salads were excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed.

But now, we get to the opportunities. Being a social media destination, doesn’t necessarily also mean good. There was so much of it allowed that it took away from the “Fine” part of the dining experience.

The service was not on par with other Fine dining experiences and some tables, including our went forgotten for pretty lengthy periods of time. Orders were not organized in any apparent order. Water ran dry. Maybe leave a cold glass bottle on the table if they can’t keep up. The server service were higher casual level (Longhorn, Red Lobster, etc - a step up from your most basic casual sit down service; but not while cloth service).

That is being more picky than anything, but unfortunately the Steak Frites killed the meal. The frites were good, the accompanying sauce you can order, good. The steak, amongst the worst steaks and decisively the worst ribeye steak I’ve had in at least 20 years. Weird steak, poorly seasoned. At least the cook temp was right, but this steak could only be redeemed by cooking it down in a slow cooker… maybe.

Ultimately, at $250+ for 2 people you are in Fine Dining territory and the standards of execution should be higher. It had potential, but you should have a camera in your face constantly, or their butt in your face as they set it up to get the perfect shot of an aspiring influencer chewing their food, and most importantly no bad dishes,

I didn’t say anything, and maybe they would have fixed it all in the moment… but it’s just not my style and fixing it after it is served isn’t the same.

If you go, there are definitely good things, some great even; but do not get the steak and definitely don’t have your service expectations to meet levels like Frankie’s, Little Alley, Little Sparrow, Del Frisco, or Le Bon Nosh level.

$250+ on a meal...

We came as a large group of around 18 friends to celebrate a birthday. Some of us ordered just appetizers for a meal. The first food was brought 1.5 hour later but not for those who ordered just appetizers. Somehow the staff thought that they need to wait for all others to finish their appetizers and serve the remaining people at the time when main courses will arrive for those who ordered them. When we asked for the missing appetizers the staff was surprised we wanted them but didn't bother to bring them. We had to ask the second time and insist. I asked if they can make a cocktail not listed in the menu but very well known. They said they could. When they brought it, it tasted nothing like what I ordered. They agreed to replace it just to bring the very same thing in a different glass. We were allowed to bring a cake which was primasured with the needed number of pieces. The staff insisted on cutting the cake and didn't count right leaving one person without a piece. Instead of offering something from their menu for free as would be expected from fairly expensive establishment we got only sorry. My friend across the table and I haven't finished our portions of cakes and asked for the Togo boxes. The staff insisted to take care of the task. He brought 2 bags, separated them and clearly stated which one belonged to whom. We checked it to realize he labeled them incorrectly. The food tasted either good or fine depending who you ask but the service. OMG. I don't recall the last time I experienced such a disaster. For the price tags in the menu I was expecting more professionalism and customer service. I will never be back and I got the same sentiment from others in the group. If you are looking for a great experience spend your...