Andie E.
Yelp
I've been to Bistro Eloise twice; both times to celebrate my birthday! This may be a start of a new tradition! Bistro Eloise is fantastic. They serve all the classic French dishes that everyone craves. The problem is picking which dishes to order! What a menu!
On this visit, 3 of us shared the following dishes:
-- Escargot ($12/6pcs): incredibly delicious dish! The snails were perfection and the garlic butter herb sauce is to die for. Don't forget to dip the French bread into the sauce. Don't waste a single drop of the sauce!
-- Mussels ($22): This is an entree, but we ordered this as an appetizer. The generous amount of mussels came in a pot; served in a white wine broth, with french fries on the side. Another outstanding dish. Even the French fries were great! We ended up asking to take home the leftover broth since it was so good. Don't waste the broth!
-- Duck a L'Orange ($33): The duck breast is cooked to your preference ( rare, med, wed-done, etc). We ordered it medium, and it came out perfectly. It was served in an orange sauce, with garlicky string beans and a buttery mashed potato. The portion size was very generous, and we ate every single bit of it. Just delicious! Great dish and highly recommended.
-- Baby Lamb Chops ($35/3 Chops): The lamb Chops are cooked to your preference (we ordered medium), and is served with asparagus and a buttery mashed potato. We were all happy that both of our dishes were served with mashed potatoes because it was THAT good! The lamb chops were very flavorful and tender. Another great dish.
-- Lemon and Sugar Crepes ($9): this dessert was minimally sweet, which we liked; light and tasty! (If you like very, very sweet desserts, this dessert may not be for you).
-- ile Flottante (floating Island) ($12): I've never had this before and it was a nice surprise! Toasted merengue on top of a delicious sauce. This was another dessert which was not overly sweet, which we loved. Very light, and a perfect way to end our decadent meal.
What a fabulous birthday treat! I would return to Bistro Eloise anytime; not just for my birthday! Service and hospitality were wonderful! Restroom was super clean. Plenty of free parking, as this restaurant is located in a small shopping center.
The owners of Bistro Eloise also owned Cote Soleil in Sunnyside, Queens, and Chez Olivia in Astoria, Queens. Sadly, both restaurants are now closed. But they also have a restaurant in Manhattan called Le Tout Va Bien, located on 51st St (between 8th/9th Ave).