Citron European Bistro

I recently got back from Paris for the first time and I will say the food was on point. The service was fantastic. Our server made curated suggestions to our taste and was extremely patient with the toddler we had. My cousin tried escargot for the first time and was super impressed. It ended up being such a fun night in a relaxed atmosphere. 10/10 recommend. It’s always exciting when you find one of pierce county’s hidden gems. And the dessert was amazing!!! I had the cordon bleu and will definitely be going back for it.

A hole-in-the-wall European restaurant! I had this place saved in my bookmark for a while and recently had a chance to try it and had been back twice since then! I have nothing bad to say about the food. Everything my friends and I had there was so delicious! What I appreciate the most is that the chef himself would come out explaining what the dishes are then would check on you himself how everything tastes. Talk about next level customer service! I will be coming back and spreading the word so more people can come and satisfy their cravings for proper European food! À bientôt!

Server 10/10 Food 10/10 Atmosphere 10/10 I have been coming here since the new owner took over and its a delight. The server is knowledgable and friendly. The atmosphere & the music makes me feel like im on a little European vusit. I've tried most things on the menu and they all slap. Bonus! The server let me try a little sample of each wine.

The rating is what pulled me in, but in my opinion it was just okay. I appreciated the cleanliness of the place, but the ambiance and vibe were average. The food did not match the prices in my opinion. While the food was not bad but not great. The wienerschnitzel okay, but gravy and the cucumber salad were better. The overall quality and taste was just alright. Service was okay too.

What a wonderful place to enjoy delicious and Devine European cuisine! We loved the authenticity of the dishes from the pierogis to the fresh bread and soups, so yummy. We celebrated my Mom’s bday here with our family party of 12 and the staff was excellent and attended to our every wish. Each dish was lovingly prepared and the service with Dori was just excellent. Thank you for making my Mom’s celebration special and smooth. We’ll be back for more and we’ll bring our friends next time.

What a hidden gem! Who would imagine a hole-in-the-wall French restaurant near Tacoma? We loved the laid-back atmosphere and service, paired with the excellent main dishes. The pork shoulder was our favorite. Looking forward to coming back to try more of the menu.

Wonderful desserts! The signature Citron Crepe is a must try! The food is very unique and flavorful with large portions. The atmosphere is clean and very basic and cold. It's expensive but not fancy or high class.

Yum! Good quality ingredients and just the right portion size to fill you. Very down to earth and family-friendly atmosphere. Seems very random for Spanaway to have a restaurant like this, haha. Very sweet of the chef to come out and say hello. I believe he is actually from France. We got the escargot, duck, salmon, and they had blueberry pie that day. The pie was not sweet like a typical American desserts but still good. The menu of the photo Merrillee posted I believe has the most accurate prices as of MAR24.

Seriously wonderful! Citron is such a hidden gem here off 512 between Tacoma and Spanaway. The fusion menu is beautiful! It is full of unique flavors, classic dishes, and lovely presentation. The service was excellent, our server being kind and attentive. She was warm and was sure to check on us, but didn't overdo it. There is an excellent selection in every course - even toting es cargot, which is not easy to find in these parts. The bread with the leftover garlic butter was heaven! We enjoyed a little of everything, sharing dishes and having plenty left over to take home! The bistro ambience was wonderful and inviting, if a little cheesy (in the best way). We will be back to try more of their menu soon! Can't wait!

everything about this place is great. Server, food, atmosphere, parking. its a little secret spot that deserves all the recognition. The server is very friendly and knowledgeable The food is on point everytime The deserts are elegant and hood portions Ive tried most things one the menu and everyone of them is some of the best food I've had in Washington. I even tried escargo and it was surprisingly delicious.

I recommend! The seafood ragout was delicious, packed with great quality mussels, clams, and shrimp in a cream sauce under a golden crisp puff pastry bread. Our waitress was so impressive and took all our orders down correctly without writing it down; didn't miss a beat. The kind chef even came out to say hello! We are so glad to have found Citron Bistro!

My husband and I went on a date night and wanted some French food. Found this little gem on a Google search. A hole in the wall restaurant. A diamond in the rough. If you didn't know the place was there you'd likely miss it. But now you know it's there. Don't miss the opportunity for an excellent meal. We had: Appys: French onion soup 5/5 probably the best I've had Tarte 4/5 this was seriously delicous. Almost like a pizza but not at the same time Mains: Bouche 10/5 amazingly fresh and the flavors here were heavenly. The puff was fresh and the seafood Inside was sooo good. I'd go back again just for this. Bouf bourg 4/5 the meat and veggies were really good. There was what I think was deep friend noodles. (?) with it that wasn't my favorite flavor wise. If I was ordering again I'd ask just got veggies with my beef. Very tender and flavorful!! Desert: citron crepe 10/5 this was delicious. I have a strict one bite of sugar rule. I broke it and took two bites. Was the best two bites I've had in over a year. Our server was Paxton. She was amazingly friendly and willing to give us her opinion on all the food. She wasn't wrong. Tho I'm guessing I could order anything on the menu and it would be great. If you're in the area. STOP here. You won't regret it.

I recommend this place for its Great service and delicious food. The restaurant gives the vibes of comfort and peace. The Chef is a talented professional that knows how to flavor the products he prepares. The food is worth the prices on the menu. Try it you will love it!!!

Quiet. Unassuming. Delicious. Soups were amazing. Salads just that bit of care. Price fair. No extra ambience needed

Great cuisine, presented well with attentive service. The meals are reasonably priced. Their Duck beast is exceptional.

I went here for my birthday a couple years ago and will be going again this year. Great place. The chef came out after dinner service. The food was amazing. Great wines, and I really enjoyed the escargot

New owner and management - not as wonderful as it used to be. Our favorite things were not on the menu anymore.

Had the beef bourguignon and duck, some wine, baguette and 2 desserts (crème brûlée and chocolate mousse). Duck had Thanksgiving flavors, beef was a bit dry, sauces were tasty. Tomatoes and potato au gratin were highlights on the plates. Desserts also ok. Pours were generous. Probably the best French food you will find around Tacoma Service was hospitable and accommodating. Ambiance felt like a French cafe and very casual.

Went to Citron last night- large party of 9. I had the braised pork shoulder/Estouffade de la Porc. The flavors of the dish were wonderful. Others in the party also loved their choices- the Weinerschnitzel, special of the day which was a Halibut with a lemongrass sauce. We all commented on how good the food was and that we wanted to write a Yelp review which we don't normally do but the food warranted it! Dessert ordered was the Chocolate Mouse and their Lemon Crepes. I have an egg allergy so couldn't eat dessert but everyone else raved about how good they were. Overall the dinner was a great hit. It's been a while that we've eaten out where everyone enjoyed their food.

Food ordered: Escargot de Bourgogne au buerre persillé (comes with a small warm Baguette) Bouchee a la reine aux fruits de mer (seafood ragout in a puff pastry crust) California Apple Cider Very delicious!

A hidden gem! Citron is a European style neighborhood restaurant you wish was in your neighborhood, an intimate restaurant, clean and welcoming with friendly service. The menu is a wonderful mix of French and German dishes. My husband is of German heritage and has a keen appreciation of the expertly prepared schnitzel with a hunter sauce on the side. Over multiple visits to Citron we have enjoyed the delicious beef bourguignon, chefs special - often fish of the day, breast of duck, seafood ragout, awe-inspiring French onion soup, and more. All items on the menu are good value, a fair price for a satisfying and scrumptious entrees. If you haven't ventured out to Parkland for a visit to Citron, you are missing a real treat.

Tucked away in sort of an odd spot but the food was delicious and good service. Great date spot or any time you just want a lovely dinner.

Oh my gosh, this bistro is a hidden jewel!! We wne tonce on our four-day stay and then went again.The Japanese term "Omami" comes to mind. Each bite was a flavor sensation! The first night salmon, but the plate is so filled with amazing tasty sides... baby carrots, won bok, pumpkin, beans each flavored so distinct and creatively, The spices were used with such creativity. -- we had the seafood penne pasta -- amazing. Second day a flaky pastry with different side and so tasty, escargot too!

Food: This place is a true taste of home. The seafood for both dishes is the same seafood medley that I buy from Costco. The sauce for my dish seemed to be the same sauce for my companion's dish. The muscles were undercooked, or at least I assume so because they were not open. The puff pastry was burned on the underside, while my asparagus was frozen in the middle...yep, a true taste of home cooking. Ambiance: this place tries to be fancy. It is.. not. I mean the decor is cheap and the walls under the windows are unfinished. Honestly I wouldn't be so salty if it weren't for the fact that we were mean mugged the entire time we were there by the staff and dinners? If there is a dress code or vibe going on, it'd be pretty cool if it was mentioned on the website. It was just a casual Sunday dinner for me, so I'm unsure if I ruined the vibe for others by not wearing a dress or by bringing a well behaved child. I am a total foodie and love finding new foods to try (just take a look at my reviews), I especially love mom and pop restaurants. I don't think I've ever felt so uncomfortable and unsatisfied in a Tacoma restaurant before. Definitely will not be coming back. Also this restaurant is not kid friendly. Don't take your kids. 2/5 stars because I think there's room for improvement but I also love my Tacoma small businesses. I hope they start doing better.

Best restaurant in Tacoma area, period. French / German cuisine. Reasonable prices. I lived in Napa for 5 years and Citron is as good or better than the restaurants in Napa Valley. Highly recommended.

We were a group of 6, and they were kind enough to accommodate our party. The chef came out to greet each table, which was nice. The service was slow, and items ordered were forgotten in a couple of cases. At least one of the servers was new, so we took that into account. The food was delicious! Our group had the Wiener Schnitzel, Pates Aux Crevettes Aux Aromates, Poulet Cordon Bleu, and the evening's special, a salmon. All of us enjoyed our food. I would return for dinner again but avoid a holiday.

This place is so good! The food is amazing! We found it randomly on Google search and it is such a delicious diamond in the rough. I had the white fish in the Bur Blanc sauce.

Yum, I really enjoyed this place! They have a decent wine list and some European beers to choose from. We shared the escargot and cheese plate, both were tasty. I had the beef bourignon which was tasty, the sauce was excellent. I sampled the duck and the seafood puff pastry, both were tasty! I'd definitely return again sometime.

Well we have been gone for several years down in the SW. We have always loved Citron and were so happy to find them still open. My wife and I came with a dear old friend for dinner. The interior is light and open and we were greeted quickly and sat down our waitress was very nice and advised us of the daily special, which was Red Snapper with Shrimp, mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables. I ordered a few Erdinger beers and the ladies split a bottle of Lone Birch Rose wine. We ordered a side of bread with butter and each had a bowl of French Onion Soup. The soup was superb and very delicious. I ordered the Braised Pork Shoulder Ragout in Dijon Mustard, Rosemary and Garlic Aujus, fresh Vegetables and mashed potatoes. The ladies ordered the Red Snapper special. Christophe the owner came out of kitchen to ask if everything was ok, and checked on other guests as well. Our dinner was Fabulous. I was ooohing and awwing all thru dinner. My Pork was tender and done perfectly. The vegetables were tastefully presented and consisted of green beans, asparagus, tomatoes, cauliflower, broccoli, carrot and a gourd? They were all done to perfection and nothing overdone. The ladies raved about their seafood just as much. We had coffee before dessert and I had the Tiramisu, my wife had the Chocolate Mousse and our friend had the creme Broulle. Deserts were wonderful and were so good none of us shared. Lol. Service was excellent as always and always a pleasure coming to Citron and talking to Christophe and his lovely wife. This is our sixth time here and every visit has been wonderful. We hope to come back next year on our trip up from Arizona. Thank you Citron. PS. Christophe even helped my wife and our friend out to the car with their walker which was very nice of him.

Excellent Original Taste Variety in Menu Options Great Service Casual Comfortable Atmosphere

This Resturant deserves a Michelin star or two. Chef Christophe's food is absolutely amazing. Having grown up in the Alsace region of France he has an interesting mixture of French and German cuisine. We try to eat there at least one a month. Very highly recommended!

Food was amazing! Chef came out to greet us and service was first rate. Would go back again and again.

Hidden gem! Amazing European food, ran by a French chef with his wife. Try the Wiener Schnitzel. Dessert selection is amazing.

My cousin and I had been craving escargot, and of course, not easy to find, but we finally had the chance to come here. We each started off with an order of the escargot, and I enjoyed it. My cousin didn't like it as much as I did; she felt she had better. I got the Pates aux crevettes aux aromates (seafood pasta) and my cousin got the Estouffade de porc a la dijonnaise (braised pork shoulder ragout). My seafood pasta was good. I had asked the waiter if they had any red chili pepper flakes (I love eating my pasta with chili flakes), and he said he would go check. But he never came back to let me know. And my pasta said it came with a garden salad, which I later realized I never got that. My cousin's braised pork shoulder was pretty good too; it had good flavor and texture.

I started my meal by having a random thought of the show called, "The Best Thing I Ever Ate" .. my stomach must have foresight because that Bouchee a La Reine Aux Fruits De Mer is the best thing I ever had in Washington state It is up there with my seafood stew dish I had in Providence, Rhode Island.. the asparagus, the beans, the carrot, vegetables.. why? why do I bring this up and you thought I was and should be bringing up the list of seafood it has first.. this is because they perfected each of the vegetable components on the dish; it's that good.. then you have mussels, the clams, the scallop, the shrimps and all that and yesssssss the flaky puff pastry that tops it.. so so good.. and this is the first time I used the following phrase.. to die for Lastly, think of this as a seafood pie.. worth every Abraham Lincoln penny

it is the best food in Tacoma. I am not crazy about the location, but the food is the best. If you are in a hurry, this is typical European. The average dinner takes 2 plus hours. My last trip there, I ordered what chef recommended. It was the way to go. Even the deserts we ended up having, were not on the menu. As for the ambiance, well it is Tacoma. I am going there for the food and the service. It's small, quaint and simple and I am good with it.

Every dish I have had was delicious. The staff are attentive and engaging. The owner comes out and talks to you. This is one of my go to restaurants for a special treat. It has a warm, friendly atmosphere, and a good range of European dishes.

I've been to Citron European Bistro a few times and the food is consistently excellent. I try a different entree each time and have never been disappointed. The Onion Soup is so good that I get it every time. This recent visit I tried the Saumon Rôti En Croute Sauce Béarnaise and was once again impressed. Will continue to return.

Awesome authentic French/German cuisine in Tacoma !!! Service was fantastic and food & dessert were delicious. Generous entree portions and large crepe for dessert! We had the best chicken cordon blue I've ever tasted and delicious beef bourguignon. The side vegetables/potatos were cooked to perfection. The restaurant is in parkland next to freeway for easy access off 512. Contrary to many other Tacoma/Gig Harbor restaurants, it was very warm inside. I lived in Napa CA with many great French restaurants and the food at Citron is as good as those with a much lower price! Highly recommended.

The restaurant was a bit smaller and more quaint than I expected. The waitress was absolutely delightful and very attentive and shared the daily specials with us shortly after we sat down. We ordered a bottle of cab. Sav., followed by the beef bourguignon and the seafood puff pastry. The wine and food were insanely good. For dessert, the chocolate mouse was so-so, but the bread pudding was tasty. Would definitely go back!

Its been one hell of a year and we are thankful for being able to have a stress free meal of delicious food from @citroneuropeanbistro in #TacomaWA. For apps we had their chef selected #cheeseplatter (so good, we couldnt stop picking off the platter), #esgargot (the garlic, white wine, parsley, & butter it was cooked in was #OMGyum) & #bavarianbratwurst (the sauerkraut mixed with the bratwurst was #nomnomnom). Entrees. #Seafoodpasta (seafood was so fresh and everything melted in your mouth), #OvenRoastedDuckBreast (meat was SUPER TENDER and that green pepper sauce was to die for!), #braisedporkshoulder (meat was oh so tender), & the #wienerschnitzel (porkloin was perfectly fried, not greasy, & the mushroom sauce that came with it, was whoa whoa whoa good! Desserts: we had the tiramisu (omg!), german red fruit pudding (the berries tasted like they were freshly smashed) & #crepescitron (this dessert was DEVOURED in less than 5 mins lol that should tell you how good it was. This spot NEVER disappoints! Im happy EVERY time I come for a meal.

Small, out of the way location, but don't hesitate to try it. Great food, pleasant staff. Who knew that authentic French food and some German entrees are available here, prepared by a chef from Alsace, in Tacoma area? Reserve, since tables are limited. Parking on site.

Food pretty good. Service not up to par. New people avd highly understaffed for NYE dinner.

Absolutely wonderful food and service!! My brother & his wife took me out for a birthday dinner. I was here once before a couple of years ago and loved it, so I was totally delighted this was where we were going. Thank you Chef Christophe & Cho Soo Yong for a delightful meal and dining experience! I had the Pates aux crevettes aux aromates, French Onion Soup, and topped it off with the Creme Cassonade. I highly recommend this restaurant! Every dish was done to perfection with a perfect balance of fresh ingredients. My palate hasn't been this happy for a long time!

Amazing is all I can say. There's a reason this establishment was tried and true for my hubby's grandpa when he was alive. We last took him here when he was about 96. This time we brought friends and it didn't disappoint. At our table we had duck, mussels, cordon bleu, seafood pasta, the special and a caprese salad with tiramisu, creme Brule and chocolate mousse. Great family experience.

This place is a true gem. Classic French comfort food, done exceptionally well. One of the best spots outside of seattle, hands down!

First, the server was awesome. She was friendly, knew the menu. We ordered the special plate which was a large portion of salmon cooked in a pan in a wonderful sauce. The same was cooked perfect and was very delicious. Unfortunately, some of the side vegetable medley and cooked tomato were not full cooked. Some were actually hard. I had a glass of wine with dinner, it was good and reasonably priced. The gem of the night was our crape dessert! Yummy. The chef came out and thanked us for eating there. This was a great dinner, casual atmosphere, with good service and food. Try it for a genuine euro dinning experience.

The food was delicious! The service was amazing, our waitress was very sweet. I'm excited to go back just for dessert!

Great food! The chef normally comes out to check in with you they pay attention to the details

Great food. Schnitzel with potato salad was like you would get in Germany. Escargot was good starter. Thank you

One of our go to fav restaurants for many years now. We have had everything on the menu and can't decide on a favorite. Comfort French mostly with some German dishes, all delicious. Highly recommend saving room for dessert, especially the tiramisu or crepes.

Great food, great menu, and great service. The food was fresh and pricing was a great value. Definitely will return. Highly recommended !

Ate here last night for my Birthday food was phenomenal service was spot on. Nice cozy atmosphere.

Oh my!!! The best food and the best service of my week in the great northwest! The best bread pudding I have ever had! The best wienerschnitzel I have ever had!!! Paxton was an amazing server!!! Definitely give it a try!

This is a hidden gem! I can not believe I have lived in this area my whole life and only recently discovered Citron. The food is delicious, French and German. The Chef has come out and asked how our food was every time we have been. I love this place and I highly recommend giving them a try.

Only lacking linen napkins and fresh flowers. A gem. Vegetables done to perfection, entree par excellence. We'll be back again (and again)

This place is a hidden gem in Tacoma. I'm surprised this place is not more busy. The food feels like a best kept secret. The owner usually stops by at your table to make sure you are enjoying your meal. Highly recommend.