CITY CENTER. Red checked cloths have adorned the tables at this quaint and oh-so-chic eatery the heart of Frankfurt's financial district since 1974. For French cuisine with a Mediterranean flair, try the foie gras, venison fillet or one of the specialty fish entrees. Service is superb, and the scrumptious menu is updated constantly. Having earned a coveted Michelin Star, chef Eric Huber is constantly raising the bar. A 600 bottle wine list complements the prix fixe menus which are perfect to get a taste of the best meals of the house.

CITY CENTER. The kitchen at this German favorite is manned by renowned chef Klaus Trebes, who treats each ingredient with the greatest care. Who else waxes poetic over asparagus? He serves white, miniature and green varieties in a host of different ways, garnished with hollondaise, bernaise, buerre blanc and others. Also try the artichoke risotto, stewed beef or blackened tuna. Marvelous ambience and first-rate service.

CITY CENTER. Housed in the exquisite Frankfurter Hof Hotel, this wonderful eatery serves up some of the best international dining in the city. Feel like a VIP dining at intimate tables set against angled walls, lavishly covered with autographed photos of film stars. Bring your appetite, be prepared to indulge and try the shellfish, steaks or the inventive stewed beef.

CITY CENTER. One of the more stylish bistros in town, Restaurant Avocado is popular with a young professional crowd who appreciate the upscale cuisine and fashionable ambience. The menu changes daily to take advantage of what's fresh, but preparation is decidedly French. Past menus have included confit of quail with truffle oil, and baby vegetable-stuffed turbot poached in a saffron broth with champagne mousse.

CITY CENTER. Steadily gaining accolades from residents and food critics alike, chef Patrick Bittner continues to perfect his own creative cooking style. "Der Feinschmecker" pronounced him the best French chef in Frankfurt. The menu features a full range of traditional French entrees with regional accents such as the quail and duck. Can't decide? Then try the seven-course tasting menu.