M Hardy
This place is amazing!
The event was 21 people and so it was very nice!
The owner and chef, a couple made the experience so perfect!
5 courses and the wine selection was perfect!
First course: Amuses Bouches. Devil quail eggs, mango and prosciutto, and a Bloody Mary olive bite
Second course: grilled shrimp with Asian Slaw
Third course: Esperance Luna. Ravioli with Parmesan, Chèvre and ricotta cheese, spinach and tomato sauce
Fourth Course: Veal Chop
Fifth Course: Chocolate Pot De Crème with chocolate chip cookies.
This was all perfection! From the table, to the service, to the food and the atmosphere!!!
Definitely try to get in for this amazing experience!!!!
… morePlum Health DPC
We had the tasting menu on a Wednesday night at Esperance and everything was amazing. They converted the parking lot into an elegant dining area, with well appointed tables and very comfortable cushioned chairs. Their wine list is extensive and the owner is extremely knowledgeable about wine varieties. The prix fixe dinner started with quail egg and a Persian salad with chives, parsley, cucumbers and tomatoes. After this first course came prosciutto salad with melon and arugula. The ricotta stuffed ravioli came after with grated Parmesan and artichoke. The steak was perfect with fois gras and mashed potatoes, zucchini and sun dried tomatoes. Dessert was sweet corn ice cream with biscotti, and grilled peach . Highly recommend, an excellent restaurant for you to enjoy
… moreChris Wrenn
Esperance is truly a unique store. They have very nice high quality products. Pram is wonderful at helping find that “right” bottle of wine or champagne from their great collection of offerings. A must visit!
… moreChris Crossen
Charlevoix’s finest wine selection, hand selected by proprietor Pram. High- end gourmet food selection. They also have wine tastings and meals on select days. The best place around.
… moreChase Marr
We cannot stop talking about this place! And the food! Our entire experience was amazing; from the food, to the beverages, to the interactions with the staff. When in Charlevoix, put this on your must-eat dining list!
… moreMark Hoyt
My favorite wine (and food!) shop the world over! The selection of fine vintages and delicious eats is outstanding. And the service from Pram & Suzanne is over the top! Do yourself a favor and make sure you put Esperance on your list of places to stop by when you are Up North.
… moreAndrew Kaufman
Dinner was incredible, including the service, and the shop itself is always fantastic. Esperance is always a highlight of visiting Charlevoix.
… moreMark Holroyd
I stopped in for the wine, but return regularly for the dinner. This is one of the most memorable and enjoyable meals you will have. Pram is an amazing host, and will help you select your bottles prior to arrival, which is nice when we start with a white variety. The top restaurant in Northern Michigan, period! Wish they were located in Cincinnati!
… moreMitchell Kaplan
Had our anniversary dinner last night and Pram served us the best white and red wines we ever had and they were both wines we had never even heard of and I’m a collector! And the food…from the chef, his wife Sue was spectacular. The Luke trout was unbelievably delicious and the veal chop was as tender and tasty as we had ever eaten. It’s from. Farm in Canada that has free range calves that eat both gross and their mothers milk—all I can say is the the evening with our friends The Martins was rated OMG
… moreS Gray
Lovely gourmet food and wine shop and cafe. The cafe has wonderful food and service in a nice outside space, but does have limited availability. The shop has a good selection of wines, yummy cheeses, and a variety of other specialty foods (and chocolates). Highly recommend!
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