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Is Chez Francois Still Open? Best Thing I Ever Ate Update (Vermilion, OH)

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As of September 2026, Chez Francois is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: A Yelp listing updated August 2026 and chezfrancois.com's own 2026 season schedule confirm Chez Francois remains open on its normal seasonal calendar.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

"Best Thing I Ever Ate" featured Chez Francois, the French fine-dining restaurant set inside a 19th-century boat livery on the Vermilion River, on the "All American" episode. The restaurant operates at 555 Main Street in Vermilion, Ohio, running a seasonal schedule that closes each January and reopens in early spring. According to a Yelp business listing updated in August 2026, Chez Francois remains open at that address with 239 reviews and no closure notice. The restaurant's own website, chezfrancois.com, lists the 2026 season as its 39th, with the Touche wine bar opening February 5 and the main dining room resuming March 6, then running Wednesday through Sunday. Chez Francois holds a 4.6-of-5 rating on Tripadvisor, where it ranks first among 36 restaurants in Vermilion, according to Tripadvisor.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 6, Episode 1
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
All American
What was featured
Classic French fine dining at a riverside 19th-century boat livery
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Chez Francois

Frequently asked questions

Is Chez Francois still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Chez Francois is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Chez Francois after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

"Best Thing I Ever Ate" featured Chez Francois, the French fine-dining restaurant set inside a 19th-century boat livery on the Vermilion River, on the "All American" episode. As of September 2026, Chez Francois is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Chez Francois located?

555 Main Street, Vermilion, OH 44089. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Chez Francois?

Season 6, Episode 1 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “All American”.

What do reviews say since Best Thing I Ever Ate?

According to a Yelp business listing updated in August 2026, Chez Francois remains open at that address with 239 reviews and no closure notice. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

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Visit info

Address
555 Main Street, Vermilion, OH 44089
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
chezfrancois.com

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Sources

  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/chez-francois-restaurant-vermilion
  • chezfrancois.com — https://chezfrancois.com/
  • Tripadvisor — https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g51082-d462536-Reviews-Chez_Francois_Restaurant-Vermilion_Ohio.html

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