Bistro LeRoux

My wife and I went here for our 1st anniversary, and everything and everyone was perfect Nicole was our server and was a delight through our meal into desert. I had the boar and elk Mac and cheese everything was delicious my wife had the coconut curry salmon dish and it was amazing we finished off with bread pudding never had better and she had the lemon bar which I can't recommend enough. It was a dinner to remember if you are looking for an amazing meal stop here you won't regret it. I would get a reservation to make sure you get a table they are popular for good reason.

This chef owned and operated facility was top tier. We were greeted by our hostess when we entered, as well as the chefs at the open concept kitchen area, before being promptly seated. Our server made sure we were well attended to throughout our service with drinks, food suggestions and an outstanding dessert recommendation. It's a small bistro style aesthetic that feels cozy and inviting. We ordered drinks, 3 small portions of some of their main dishes, dessert and a couple of dessert cocktails. The meals were the perfect size to try multiple dishes without being overfull. The chocolate mousse cup dessert was the perfect end to compliment the meal.

Best dinner during our whole trip. We loved all of the dishes and cocktails we had. Staff was super friendly.

Let me start off by saying my fiancé and i’s experience here was amazing! From the second we got there we were welcomed by the very kind hostess and led to our booth right by the bar we had a great server as well we both started off with soups, the tomatoe soup for me has always been a staple here ever since I was young. I haven’t been back since 2017 ish and the tomatoe soup is as amazing as i remember it! My fiance got French onion and that was fantastic as well both had great flavor and were both a great temperature. Then we had the surf and turf, and the rack of lamb. Both were great and the way both dishes were layered and set up were amazing. The sides were well flavored and different from other restaurants in the area. We both got desserts. The molten chocolate cake and the apple pie. I haven’t been this excited about a restaurant in a long long time. The service the food and quality is something I look for. This place outperformed my expectations. I absolutely will be returning! And the small dish portions were a perfect size after the soups! Again a absolutely phenomenal experience!

Everything was amazing and tasted fresh. The staff was welcoming and attentive. Loved that it’s chef owned and operating , you can tell through the meals! Can’t wait to return.

I had Mascarpone stuffed poached pear salad and Surf and Turf for dinner. I liked that they have half portions option. Complementary bread and butter. Nice ambiance. Family owned.

This chef-owned and operated restaurant is a must visit every time we’re in Lake George! We first came here 10 years ago and it has remained a favorite ever since. The food is impeccable - the plating, the flavors, and the creative offerings are all outstanding. I highly recommend it! And for dessert… treat the kitchen to a round because they truly deserve it.

I went here for my birthday for a reservation at 6:30pm. We were sat right away which was great but we weren’t spoken to again until 7pm. No water, no greeting or “I’ll be right with you”. We went back up to the hostess and she apologized and sent our waitress over. If this was the end of it then I would be able to overlook this. We got French onion soup and Frites, which I will agree, was good. But our drinks were terrible. I had ice in my martini, and it was way too sweet. Then we ordered Lobster and Eggplant Risotto and both dishes were bland, cold and not worth even finishing. The risotto was overcooked, soupy. For $45 a plate, this place just isn’t worth it. I never take the time to put a review but…I would never find a reason to come back. Maybe focusing on less plating a dish and better flavors, and service.

Have been here several times and everything is always amazing. The menu changes seasonally, so if you're a creature of habit then this might not be the place for you. The dishes are always creative, dynamic, and delicious. We started with cocktails I had a tomato martini (sounds weird, was incredible) and husband had a manhattan. Appetizers were crab cakes--fresh, crispy. I had the peach glazed pork chop that came with Parmesan risotto and he had the game meat mac and cheese. These are so hard to describe because I'm not a chef but they were phenomenal. The best part was dessert. We had the special--roasted strawberries and strawberry puree, coconut melange, vanilla sorbet with a crunchy coconut cookie and toasted coconut flakes. I kid you not, despite being full, I could have eaten a whole second plate of this. The waiter was friendly and responsive, knowledgeable about the menus. The restaurant is like an upscale cozy vibe. Will continue to come back again and again!!!

Bistro Laura was professional. Sitting us properly with weight staff there taking your drink order in time. The food was delicious and the service is great.

Greeted right as you walk in by several staff members. The ambiance is wonderful. Clean and quiet, and the service is excellent. The menu is different, in a good way. I had the Butternut squash and apple bisque soup, truffled pommes frites, vegetable risotto, and the lemon bar for desert, all wholesome and flavorful. Even the dessert was topped with homemade whipped cream, not reddi wip. I didn't have the phone on hand, otherwise I'd share a pic.

Food was great! Loved the small portions, allowing us to try a couple of different things. Service was excellent...highly recommend

Efficient, quick service. Friendly staff. Old style bistro atmosphere. Simple furnishings of wooden tables and old style booths. Homey, provance feel. Great for a quiet family dinner, an intimate date, or a relaxed friends' gathering. We didn't feel rushed to leave, as we slowly savored our meal. This is a spot for relaxing and enjoying life. Extra shout out to the superb staff for finding my diamond earring (which I accidentally dropped in the booth where we dined) and saving it for me for pick up after more than a day. All the food was superb. You have a choice of either getting a large plate (entree size) or a smaller plate (appetizer size). Glad we listened to our waiter's advice and ordered multiple small plates to share. Definitely recommend that--instead of getting entrees, order multiple plates in smaller (appetizer) size and sample them all. What a treat! We had seared scallops, surf and turf, braised short ribs, lobster risotto, and the night's special dessert of whipped peanut butter pie. Every dish was masterfully executed and presented. Chefs have done true justice to every ingredient. We licked the plates clean and left throughly satisfied and content with such delightful culinary experience. Would be back to sample everything on the menu!

Visiting Lake George, i brought someone along to try their food, they did not disappoint. They had a few vegetarian options that I had to try. The pear and watermelon salads were delicious! Perfectly crafted and mixed with a beautiful presentation. The eggplant and vegetable risotto were fantastic. The ingredients all work perfectly together and the portion size is just right. The cheesecake was the best I ever had. If you're in the area, you owe it to yourself to go there and try the food.

We have eaten at this restaurant a few times and it never disappoints. The atmosphere and service are great. Wait staff are very attentive and helpful. The menu has a wide variety of food options and all of the dishes we have had were delicious. You won't be disappointed when you go to dine at the Bistro.

They took us right in for our reservation. The place is very clean and nicely decorated and you have plenty of room. The waitress was amazing and the food out of this world. We will definitely go back!!!

Incredible food always. The service is excellent, always very kind, food comes out very fast and the portions are perfect. And cannot stress enough how great the food is each time I come, the chef truly thinks about all the dishes they present.

Wow ! We love everything about this restaurant from the decor, the ambiance, the service and the food! Checks all the boxes for me. We had the spinach dip and the tuna tartar appetizers then the small skirt steak with potatoes and chimichurie.and the double pork chop Can't wait to go back

Salads : olives and tomato salad ; pear salad excellent. The tomato bisque was delicious. I could eat the Lobster risotto every day. The service was top notch. I highly recommend this place.

Have to say - we have been to this restaurant in the past and it has been outstanding but tonight - not so much - soups were very salty - we ordered small portions (1) surf and turf - turf was cooked as requested but sued Left a lot to be desired (2) lobster risotto- wasn't even sure it truly was lobster - looked like a tiny shrimp cut in half. Bartender was our server and he asked us 3 times to double check what we ordered - needless to say wont be going back for a while - so sad - was excited to have a great meal for our anniversary- oh did I mention that my husband didn't even finish his drink (old fashion) he said it was to sweet

Interesting menu, done well. 2 half dishes instead of one makes it easy to explore the whole menu. when you can't decide between 2 dishes.

last weekend went there. ordered scallops. they tasted like ammonia. clearly bad. friend ordered elk sausage dish. served cold. we both sent back our meals. very disappointed. waiter was understanding and courteous. food quality very disappointing. won't go back.

It starts with easy parking. The staff is friendly and curious. The chef's cook where they can be seen by the entrance. But most of all the food is creative and delicious. Excellent food!

Not much has changed in ten years, and that is good. Because the things that haven't changed are the friendliness of the hostess and staff, the welcoming feeling, the availability of small and full portion sizes, and still having Ubu on their draft list. It's just difficult to believe that both of our visits were only in 2012. We were quite fortunate on this, once again, non-reservation-visit to not only score the last table available, but for it to be a high-top located at the edge of the kitchen service window, away from all the other diners. Once again, we had a wonderful view into the kitchen, even better than on our first visit, watching the kitchen staff working as a well-coordinated team meeting the demand of the evening's first rush with precision. And all those dishes looked delicious as the servers retrieved them. I started with a Von Trapp Pilsner ($9) from the half-dozen craft brews on draft. It was crisp and clean. My wife ordered a Blackberry Lemonade ($6) from their Mocktails. It was both tart and sweet as advertised, but she was surprised to find it had blueberries in it, even if it did have a blackberry syrup. It still was tasty. Once again, we decided to share a small Salad Special (small portion $12/full portion $23) Mediterranean couscous over spinach with kalamata and Spanish olives, cucumbers, and tomatoes with an Italian vinaigrette and feta cheese. It was refreshing and flavorful. We also shared a small Goat Cheese Encroute(sic.) ($12/$23). The chef obviously took some liberty in describing this dish as Madagascar vanilla & Bing cherry fondue with baguette. It may have met the "fondue" definition by virtue of the goat cheese having to have been melted at some point, and the "encroute" was a coating around the cheese, but it was not the expected pastry coating. But none of that mattered with the first taste. This was an absolutely delicious blend of flavors with our server Jackie explaining that the chocolate flavor we thought we detected was from the caramelization. Moving right along to our entrées, my wife chose the small Seared Sea Scallops ($19/$37) with prosciutto wrapped asparagus, and a sherry butter sauce served with sweet pea mashed potatoes and shaved Grana Padano. Two of the three scallops were cooked perfectly, the smallest of the three was very slightly underdone. Sign of a cautious chef? Overall, a delicious meal. I ordered the small Cabernet Braised Short Ribs ($19/$37). If this was "small" than I can only imagine how hungry a person would have to be to complete a full portion. The piece of short ribs was not only quite plentiful, but it was also very tender and flavorful. The hominy was soft without being mushy, and delicious with the addition of smoked Gouda and apple cider bacon. The crispy potato nest was actually a topping of perfectly crispy, finely seasoned, julienned fries. I barely saved room for dessert. But as Jackie listed the desserts, she mentioned that the chef who had developed the Salad Special that we thought was so outstanding, was also the chef who created the special dessert of the day - Tiramisu. Trusting in this chef's track record for the evening, I ordered the Tiramisu ($10). It was a pleasureful ending to dinner along with a good cup of coffee. My compliments to the chef and the entire staff at Bistro Le Roux.

Amazingly delicious food and super great service! Quaint setting and comfortable atmosphere. Short ribs were the best flavor and extremely tender.

This has been a family favorite for years; we go for birthdays or a nice meal out and have never been disappointed in the tasty options Chef Jake creates. I definitely recommend reservations, especially if you have a party bigger than two. Some of our favorites include the pomme frites, the poached pear salad, and the chicken Parmesan with risotto. This trip I changed it up a bit and opted for the vegetable risotto; a great vegetarian choice with summer-fresh veggies popping in bright colors against the creamy risotto. Family got the pork option with a peach glaze, the surf & turf, the swordfish, and the chicken Parmesan risotto for their entrees, and we also enjoyed the crab cakes, the ahi tuna roll, and pomme frites for our appetizers. They've got a great selection of wine, beer, and a cocktail list with seasonal choices as well. Looking forward to the next visit for sure!

This charming spot is a real find in the Lake George area. The staff is welcoming, helpful, and accommodating. The menu was appealing and my choices were very tasty and carefully prepared. A nice feature of the menu is that most dishes come in two sizes (priced accordingly). I chose the small portion of my appetizer and main course and found each one ample and very tasty.

This was one of the greatest meals I've ever had, start to finish = PERFECTION! Fresh ingredients & wonderful attention to detail.

Excellent food and service- friendly and warm setting.. passed this one by waaay too many times before stopping in..- well be back!

My husband and I decided to try Bistro Le Roux for my birthday based on the positive reviews. Unfortunately, it was not at all what we hoped. The ambiance is nice and our server was very friendly. However, the food was really underwhelming. It was disappointing and strange to be told they had no dinner specials, especially with the main menu being on the smaller side and it was a Saturday night. I had the small surf and turf and sadly it wasn't anything special. The steak was cooked slightly under what I had asked for and only one shrimp seemed skippy for the cost. My husband had the pork chop which was slightly over cooked. I'm not sure if it was an off night for them but I don't think we would rush back to try it again if we were back in the area.

A nice spot off the beaten path of the Village of Lake George. Service was attentive. Bathrooms were clean. Food was very, very good. Had the Ahi Tuna (Crab and Avocado Stuffed Tuna with Sweet Chili Vinaigrette and Seasonal Radishes) and the Goat Chees Encroute (Madagascar Vanilla and Bing Cherry Fondue, Toasted Baguette) as appetizers. Both were outstanding. Had the Surf and Turf (Grilled Ribeye Steak and Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp, Rosemary Demi-Glace with Whipped Cream Cheese and Chive Mashed Potatoes) as my main. The Rib Eye came as ordered (medium rare), but the entire dish was on the cool side (They lost a star for that). (We had a party of eight and I think my dish was one of the first prepared and was set aside as the other seven were being prepared, as all the mains came out together). The apple pie ala mode, accompanied by an Irish Coffee finished off the evening on a high note.

Traveling on business trip, dining solo, I ate at the bar. Bartender / waitress was friendly and gave great service. Dinner (scallop dish) was excellent and cooked to perfection and the desert (a maple and walnut sauce bread pudding, served w/ vanilla ice cream) was absolutely incredible. Nice selection of spirits and craft beers on tap. It will be a regular stop on any future trips to the area.

Awesome place especially if you're looking for a more upscale, adult environment at Lake George. Family friendly is great, but sometimes you just want a good meal and this is the place for it! Good food and don't sleep on the dessert menu! Staff was extremely friendly as well. Definitely recommend!

Do not bother if anyone in your party has dietary restrictions. Not one gluten free app, no GF rolls, and everything is loaded with cheese and cream. With such a limited menu, several of us had only 1 or 2 choices. So I order a watermelon salad with chicken. But they only have breaded chicken. Can't grill or pan fry a piece for me. So I order the summer vegetable salad with salmon. The salmon is insultingly small for $12. Oh. Yea. And my first bite delivered a hair. And the vegetables? A couple of pieces of canned corn on arugula. It's apparent why their clientele is old. Going home to make popcorn. And my peach Manhattan didn't taste of peach. My FIL's pork chop was "tasty but overcooked." 11 people - best item was the espresso martini. Do not go.

My family of 8 had dinner here and were seated outdoors at a picnic table. It had been raining earlier that day, so they covered the benches with some sheets. Our area had very little lighting and we had to ask for a few candles so that we could see what was even on the table. The service was a bit slow, but the plating of the food was excellent. You could tell they worked to elevate the presentation. Some of the main proteins were a bit on the smaller side, but the quality of the food was very good. It was an enjoyable experience, except for getting eaten alive by the mosquitoes out there once it got dark.

10-21-23 We had the short ribs and surf and turf. Both meals were horrible and the service was even worse. Dinner took over one hour and 45 minutes for dinner for two people. We spent the same amount somewhere else the night before and that food was a hundred times better.

Oh boy! We LOVE Bistro LeRoux!! We always make a reservation here when in the LG area. It's absolutely a must!!! Their chefs prepare delicious food with the most amazing ingredients and pairings. Their dishes are outstanding! I love that they offer half portions as well. This way you can either just have a smaller portion or choose two dishes you'd like lol! I usually order a half portion of a dish so I can save room for dessert. This past time, we had chicken Parmesan risotto- OMG!! And my husband had a pork chop. Both dishes were delicious!! There's no other way to say it! So so good!!! Cannot wait to return to Bistro LeRoux!

Cozy atmosphere- we sat in a booth in the bar area. Had an Amazing server- great recommendations- seared scallops, surf and turf, braised short ribs, tuna roll, finished off with peanutbutter pie! Small plates were def the way to go to try so many awesome dishes. Can't wait to try the risottos and other dishes next visit! What a great experience!

Honestly not a great experience all around. The food was very small portions, not seasoned, and too expensive for what it was. Our waitress collected plates before some of us finished our food and made a snarky comment when we asked her not to take the plates away. She was not very friendly as well. Was expecting a lot more from the evening.

A bistro is essentially a casual small French type of restaurant that serves tasteful, inexpensive French traditional food. My Francophile father raised me in them. The dishes and menu are often homestyle, and tend to not be more than 7 options so as to keep it simple and thoughtful. So, all of the boxes were ticked but 2. It was a bit pricey for the small portions, and a bit more eclectic. I rather enjoyed my swordfish on a latticework of baby asparagus--opted in for my disinterest in the light pesto Italian style rice that was supposed to be the foundation (risotto). I would have thought it was all lovely if it were a bit cheaper. This is when I ask myself the inevitable question, could I have made it myself? I'm told by my wife, that the risotto was remarkable. I could have made the delicious fish myself--if I'm honest. If I had to be succinct, it was lovely, eclectic, slightly overpriced experience in Fine Casual Dining. Bistro?

Every year, the same time of year, we spend a long weekend in Lake George to celebrate our anniversary. This was our 2nd time visiting Bistro Leroux. We had a wonderful meal there last year so decided to go back again this year. We weren't disappointed that's for sure. Both of our meals were delicious. Since we weren't overly hungry my wife and I both opted for the small portion salads and meals which turned out to be plenty filling. Our waitress was very attentive and the service was very good! We would recommend giving Bistro Leroux a try if you're looking for a quaint spot for a delicious dinner and good service.

This restaurant is reservation only and didn't take walk in. Our reservation was on 5pm right when they open, the service was great, all the staffs were amazing but the food is underwhelming. My surf and turf steak was split into two pieces and each cooked to a different temperature. The steak was heavily seasoned that each bite the salt was just too much. Combined along with the bitter taste from the charred steak was just unpleasant. The prosciutto wrapped shrimp was fine but with the salty steak and salty prosciutto it just wasn't a great combination.

YUM!!!! I'm incredibly picky when it comes to French onion soup, so when I saw this French restaurant I was very excited to try. It was the closest to my moms I've ever had out! Great flavor, onions were thin, but you could taste them, and the bread help it's own on the top. Really good! All our food- from soups to entree were both delicious. I especially loved the risotto that was under my pork chop, and the mango and corn salsa on top of it. The flavor combo was delicious. Everything had so much flavor and you could tell the chefs really care about what they're making. I also loved seeing them at work when you walk in. Such a great atmosphere and great food!

Came here for a friends birthday. There was 7 of us. The food was phenomenal. Some of the best I've had. I will definitely visit again when we come back to Lake George.

The experience was nice at this lake George restaurant - we went with a table of ten and unfortunately we were sat by the heaters which made two of our diners very warm - I had the lobster risotto - which was good the lobster was over cooked and a little bit rubbery overall a good meal - definitely a bit pricey but worth the drive

Was having dinner with my family and as we were finishing a server came to the table and asked us to leave bc "the other party arrived". We were at a 4 person table & there was an empty table next for 4 right next to us. It was unreal. Food is good and they don't need my money so I won't be going back.

Really unique dishes and great atmosphere! Appreciated the vegetarian options as well.

This is the best restaurant I have been to in the Lake George region. We tried several different dishes and they were all unique and delicious. Excellent service. Can't wait to go back!

The food here is outstanding. The waitress we had, Jackie was attentive, nice and personable. As we were wrapping up our meal ($200 +) Bill a different waitress came to our table and said "I hate to be the barer of bad news but we have another party waiting" and asked us to leave. There was an open 4 top directly across from us. This is the first time I've ever been asked to "get up" because another party was waiting. After ordering rounds of drinks, appetizers, salads, entrees and desserts nothing makes you feel more unwelcome than a statement like that. We have been to bistro hundreds of times and I'm sorry to say after tonight, we will not be back.

Amazing local gem! Love that they serve small/half portions so u can try two dishes for your entree. Skip: French onion soup ($10) - not made of gruyere. also, very little cheese, mostly onion Scallops ($34.50) - Very alcohol tasting Order: Drinks - tasty and refreshing! Ahi tuna roll ($26) - crunchy and fresh! Pommels Frites ($16.50) - delicious! Duck ($33.50) - soft and succulent! Bread pudding ($9) - Star of the menu!! MUST

My husband and I have been trying new restaurants in the Lake George area since we moved here. We had heard great things about Bistro Le Roux and it didn't disappoint. It's a little off the "beaten path" but during the height of the summer season we were able to get a table with no waiting. Our server was attentive offering suggestions on the menu. They offer large and small plates so I had room for dessert. My husband enjoyed the Honey Ginger Manhattan and our entrees were cooked perfectly and delicious, dessert was decadent. We are looking forward to returning soon.

Been here dozens of times over the years - but disappointed tonight. The 'small' portion of short ribs has become VERY small, and worse yet it was not the 'melt-in-your-mouth' piece of meat I've come to expect. (Fortunately the pear salad was as good as ever.). Hope they're not cutting back too much in response to rising costs.

The best restaurant in Lake George, hands down. We've been coming here for years and it never disappoints. This year, they offered outdoor seating at picnic tables, with French music playing on speakers. It helped to drown out the road noise from the Harley's and tractor trailers that went by. But, it's really all about the food. We started with sangria and a craft draft beer. Appetizers were a crab cake and a squash & apple soup. All were excellent. Our main courses were small portions of the scallop, potato/pea mash and prosciutto wrapped asparagus; and the mascarpone stuffed poached pear salad. Again, simply amazing. By this time we were too stuffed for dessert, but I opted for one more craft beer before we headed home.

We happened to find Bistro LeRoux about 9 years ago and has a nice romantic meal. We love French Onion soup and order it everywhere we go. We loved their soup so much we still tell people to this day that Bistro LeRoux is the best soup ever, even having had some in France! We visited once again over the years and it was as delicious as ever. Last night we visited for the third time and without fail it was hands down the best soup we've ever had. Top 3 for sure if not #1. Everything on the menu looks scrumptious and it was so hard to make a decision on what to order because I wanted to eat everything. The staff is so friendly and our sever was an absolute gem checking with the chef regarding my husbands allergy. We wish her and her fiancé all the best. Maybe one day he can teach us his technique because we have not been able to replicate it as good. Bon appetit!

This little gem is in lake george i've been here twice now when i go on vacation because we like to be a little fancy in the middle of nowhere lol. Atmosphere is nice its fairly big but feels quaint love that they have an open kitchen set up like at italian places. I enjoy ordering their different risottos here but they are heavier than i remembered. This time i got the braised pork, chorizo and shrimp (en croute) pastry risotto with guac and grits it tastes so much like mexican which i love. A little heavy for me though as well as the chicken risotto which was basically like fried chicken parm. Very italian feel. I liked the mexican theme one better since the pastry was so light and delicious. Family also ordered the short rib and ribeye omfg the ribeye was mouth wateringgggg and the short rib fell off the bone. Both super flavorful but if we had to pick get the ribeye. Also ordered the french onion soup and truffle fries, which tasted great but so oily. But that spicy aoili was yummms. Got the crab cake too which tasted ok don't need to eat again, also only came with 2. The whole meal was kinda oily and heavy too much for my liking but still very good. Just be careful i guess if you order a half or full.

Really good food and excellent service. Had indoor and outdoor seating. We sat outside at the picnic tables and it worked out perfect. Nice music playing outside to kill the road noise. Ordered 4 small main courses for the the two of us to share and it was more than enough. Really wanted to try the desserts but had no room left. Will definitely be back!

Incredible restaurant worth stopping by if you're EVER in the area. Love the food, ambience, and service. They have a vegan vegetable risotto that was the best risotto I've ever had. Great array of vegan/vegetarian options on the menu - including tomato/French onion soup, truffle pommes frites, and veggie burgers. Jon offered service that made you feel like a family member - he's the kind of individual you would love to sit and chat with for hours on end. TL;DR - Make a reservation at this intimate, cozy restaurant that serves top of the line vegetarian cuisine. Nowhere else like it.