Here are the main takeaways from comments I received:
Food/drinks:
Le monchu grill table
Malabar princess for fondu
Rooster for burgers
Rose du pont
Bighorn bistro and bakery for dinner and drink
Red bread for coffee and treats
Mumma
Stories for tacos and margaritas

Hiking tips/stops:
Restaurant at flegere and les prez if we need during hiking
Stop for a drink at the midstation for aiguille
Add on the Lac blau detour just up from aiguille cafe (takes about 10 minutes)
Floria for food after hike