Bistro 45

Excellent cuisine, wonderful service and accommodations, and most importantly a superb selection of flavors! Our welcome was warm and friendly, our waiter was first class and funny, and our meal was delectable and tantalizing to all senses. Clearly there has been great thought and execution in each step, from the front of house to the back of house. Everything was served perfectly, attentively, and gracefully. I will gladly drive back out here from Las Vegas, for my next meal with Bistro 45 with great anticipation for the next exciting adventure! Keep up the great work!

I did a group dinner here in the private space. The staff and service were amazing and Robert is so wonderful to work with. They made it very easy and enjoyable for the whole group. The food great - so many delicious options. We will be back.

So I used to live in the apartments across the street from this restaurant in the early 90’s. I would see people pulling up for valet and I never thought I’d ever be able to dine here. Years later, after moving from Pasadena to Washington in 2022, we came to visit our son who still lives in SoCal and decided to have dinner here. Robert, who called to confirm our reservation was very kind. I told him about living across the street at one time, and he said he’d take care of us. Our waiter was William. Sweet young man. We had a fantastic dinner, and we were given the royal treatment. We had a fantastic time and I am so thankful to Robert and the rest of the very kind staff for their hospitality and generosity. We will definitely be back.

This is a gem! The food was absolutely next level amazing. The quality of the ingredients is undeniably top notch and locally sourced. This is a family owned business. We talked to Robert, the owner on the phone to make our reservation. Our server was the son of the owner as well as Tamara. I know they treat staff well because Jose told us he’s been there for 34 years. Must be a great family. I the hanger steak and it was potentially the best steak I’ve ever had. Everything was delightfully delicious in every way. Sitting behind us was Al Rocker and Hoda Kotb, which was a nice surprise, but clearly the rich and famous enjoy this place as well.

We had the pleasure of hosting our son’s rehearsal dinner at bistro 45. When we originally tried this restaurant, I knew walking up to the building and seeing the beautiful French architecture outside that this was going to be a unique place. We were greeted immediately by the owner, Robert and from there on it was an amazing experience. The atmosphere is beautiful and well planned, with such an inviting influence. A perfect place to dine with a person you love or for special occasions like we had. The service went above and beyond our expectations with every little detail thought out. Any request we had was handled with urgency and care and at all times we felt like we were the only guests in the restaurant. The owner Robert is so personable and takes so much pride and care. You can tell his whole heart is in everything he does. The food was amazing. The menu carefully crafted and the food having only the best ingredients. The wine list was impressive and you can tell that it was carefully planned. Ask Robert for his Chardonnay recommendation. It is amazing. I recommend the hanger steak, the muscles and clams, and the salmon. But there are so many more great options and something for everybody. The bar is one of the most well stocked and carefully planned that I have seen in a restaurant in my experience. If you are looking for a restaurant, that’s going to make you smile and be glad that you went then this is your place.

What a wonderful experience. I had the duck, my wife had the scallops. Both were excellent. The whole atmosphere is what puts it over the top though. The owner came and checked in on us, talked about where they source ingredients, and some history. A+

OMG! This place was AMAZING! I had lunch here for a private birthday party and have never had such delicious food. The soup was smooth and creamy and beautifully presented. The salad was,.well, salad. The main entree consisted of butcher's cut steak, mashed potatoes, and asparagus an every single bite sparkled. The steak was perfectly cooked. The potatoes melted in your mouth, and the asparagus was al dente...cooked thoroughly but still maintained a slight crunch. I was a guest for this lunch but if I had to pay for it I wouldn't have been able to afford it. We're a middle class family and it's very high-end. White tablecloths, fantastic service, and incredible food.

Bistro 45 is one of those special gems: Amazing food, relaxed ambiance, and great service. We had dinner here for a special occasion, and it was exactly what we were looking for. The food was all perfectly prepared. It's fancy without fuss. A few things to call out: You must get the Chocolate Soup. (You might actually want to get two so you don't have to share.) The bacon that came with our Brussels sprouts was memorable enough to get a line to itself in this review. (I would go back just for the bacon!) Don't pass up the specials. I had the Cod which had been caught the day before off the coast of Santa Barbara. I'm definitely looking forward to our next visit.