Ville Sainte Bistro - Mount Pleasant

My neighbor and friend told me about this place and I was so excited to try it out! She said the place was not fancy but served good food. It was a Thursday evening and walked in with my two boys 8 and 6, well behaved and experienced in fine dining...The waitress that was also hosting and seating guests did not approach us instead sent over a gentleman who seemed to be a manager or owner. He came up to us and the first thing he said was, do your kids eat everything? I responded by saying, my kids are world class eaters and have a very sophisticated palette. We sat down, the two darlings put the linen on their little laps as I ordered a glass of Pinot Noir 20), escargots 14), bread service, bib salad with pomegranates 20), steamed mussels with Roquefort Cheese 32) and Steak Frites 46). My children ate everything except for the mussels, it had quite a funk as they tried to hide the fact they were not fresh, definitely more closed shells than open. I should have sent it back. When I got home I was still baffled how he had the audacity to approach us like the way he did. I have never experienced anything like that in 48 years. I really believe if my husband was with us that evening it would be a totally different story. I am a Korean-American Chef, local here in Mount Pleasant and never felt so insulted! They probably thought we were tourists not fimiliar with French Cuisine? Even then, you should feel lucky and honored that you have new guests wanting to try your restaurant. I hope the owner reads this and learns to welcome anyone that walks in your establishment. As for me we will not be returning and will not recommend this place. For a very expensive menu the service and atmosphere did not match. As for the evening, it was a fun date-night out with my boys with good conversation! Always be kind and never judge anyone- this is a very small town!

Three of us went to dinner. Our server, Phillip, did a great job. We had mussels for a main course, the flounder, and baked cod. All were outstanding. Imported beignets from France served with profiteroles was an excellant ending (one serving was enough for three). We will return!