Stop searching for the hippest nouvelle and enjoy truly great cooking in an incredibly beautiful setting, with service rivaling Manhattan or Europe.  Enjoy a wonderful meal at Morristown's Luxurious Grand Cafe with this $50 gift certificate.

The Grand Cafe, located at 42 Washington St., Morristown, NJ, is the perfect spot for a special occasion. From its menu to its decor, the Grand Cafe is quintessentially French. Owners Desmond and Alice Lloyd, who opened this restaurant in 1981, created a space that is romantically lit, luxurious in appointments, and sophisticated in style.

The Grand Cafe was Zagat-rated in the 2009/2010 edition as Food 26, Decor 26 and Service 26.

See below for a sampling of menu choices:

APPETIZER

Gratinee of Escargot

Served with a Thai Basil-Garlic Butter and a Crispy Scallion Crouton

Andouille Sausage

Served with a Taro Root Puree and Truffle Demi Glace

Fresh Pan Seared Foie Gras

With Port Wine Reduction Chestnut Puree, Carmalized Apples with Brioch Toast Points

SALADS

Warm Brie Salad

Crispy Brie on Home Made Pecan Bread, Served with Frissee and a Juniper Berry Dressing

Grand Cafe Chopped Tossed Salad

Seasonal Greens with Tomato, Carrots, Asparagus, Heart of Palm with Toasted Almonds and a Walnut Vinaigrette

Julienne of Endive Salad

With Marinated Plum Tomato, Roquefort Cheese and a Whole Grain Mustard Dressing

SEAFOOD

Pan Roasted King Salmon

* With Brunoise of Vegetables and Cous-Cous with a Garlic-Basil Buerre Blan

Pan Seared “Rare” Ahi Tuna

Served with Wasabi Soba Noodles, Julienne of Vegetables and a Ginger-Seaweed Garnish with a Kamada Dashi Reduction

MEAT

Oven Roasted Star Anise Ginger Glazed Half Duck

    Served with Pear Chutney, Chestnut Puree, Haricot Vert and Lingonberry Sauce

Pan Roasted Angus Filet Mignon

Served with Caramelized Onion, Peppers, Home Made Pommes Frites and a Black Truffle Demi Glace

PASTA

 Vegetable Linguine

Served with Fresh Vegetables and an Asian Broth