Restaurant Recommendations in Chamonix

 Classics (these are stereotypical places to go to in the region; they involve a lot of cheese, cream & potatoes. Best places for fondue, raclette, or a tartiflette):
Le Monchu
La Calèche (cosy)
Josephine (Perfect terrasse for a sunny day, great view of the Mt Blanc, best desserts in this list)
Le Fer à Cheval (Kind of hidden, quiet and also great terrasse)
Fancy (Make reservations in advance):
Hameau Albert 1er
Le Matafan
La Maison Carrier
Comptoire des Alpes
Dinner and drinks (These are the perfect restaurants to start a fun night out. Plenty of places in Chamonix will open for dinner but stay open longer than normal for drinks):
MESS
L'Alibi (More for drinks than for food, but they do have charcuterie platters)
Doesn't take reservations
L'Hydromel (Best place for finger food)
http://www.hydromel-bar-restaurant.com/
Fast food:
Cool Cats (Veggie friendly)
La Fabbrica
Tanpopo
Poco Loco (Classic for burgers)
Others (These don't fit in the categories, but they're too good to be left out):
Micro Brasserie de Chamonix (Where most locals go for dinner & drinks, famous for chicken wings)
Casa Valerio (If you can't wait to get to Italy for the food, this is a great preview)
Mumma
Munchie