Like chef Michel Richard’s food, the restaurant is stylish and elegant. Filled with fresh flowers and lit in a creamy, golden glow, the room has a chic vibe and a glass-enclosed open kitchen for a bird’s-eye view of the cooks. Ingredients are the stars here; the chef manages to wow diners by highlighting the simple flavors of each dish’s main component. Nabbing a seat at one of Richard’s coveted tables is like winning the lottery.

Michel Richard Citronelle Information:

• French menu. Dinner. Bar. Business casual attire. Reservations recommended. Valet parking. Outdoor seating.