Le Bistro

True hidden gem!! I found the restaurant on the Dineout Lauderdale! Amazing 3 course menu for 45$! If you like authentic french restaurant in a small bistro atmosphere, this is it!! Impeccable !! The clam chowder is the best one we’ve ever had!

My husband and I came here because we are fans of the show “Kitchen Nightmares,” and I wanted to surprise him with a dinner here before our cruise. To say that our experience here was amazing is an understatement. Our food was phenomenal, the service was amazing, and we talked to the chefs wife for a bit too. She even invited us after talking for a while to meet the chef, and he signed our menu. We plan to get it framed and keep it in our home. We met cooking, so this was such a memorable experience for us. This fine establishment is anything but a nightmare. Thank you to all for the amazing experience 💗

I had an extraordinary dinner at the bistro a couple of weeks ago and it was amazing. I first had the mushroom soup which is among the best soups I’ve ever had and then I had a main course that was amazing. I think it was the. Lamb. The owners were amazing and he sat down with me and discussed his passion for food and his wife is such an expert in food and drink. It was wonderful to listen to them. If you’re in the area, I encourage you to take a trip to this spot. Don’t be turned off by the look of it from outside. it’s in a strip mall, but it’s very extraordinary. Please take a chance.

My friend and I came here for dinner and were disappointed from start to end . from the confused service to the food that lacked flavor and angry ending the only decent dish we had was the lamb chomps. everything else was lacking I was going to leave a better rating but the attitude i got at the end wasn't worth it. felt like I was dealing with someone from kitchen nightmares even though no one else was in there as guests. for facts I rarely leave low reviews reservations are available gratuity is included directly parking available upfront.

An always-anticipated highlight of our semi-annual Florida jaunts. The owners are friendly and engaging and treat us like old friends whenever we visit. You can’t go wrong with any of their steak or lamb dishes, and my wife always raves about the perfectly prepared garlic pesto sauce on the escargot. The menu is always evolving, with a rotation of some items every few months. Treat yourself. You WILL go back for more. UPDATE 11/28/20: A fantastic Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings. The turkey was moist and perfectly cooked, and the roast beef my wife had was as rare as she likes it and had a great flavor to it. Now that we're full-time Florida residents, we go at least once a month, and ordered take-out when the restaurant didn't have seating during the pandemic. Please support your local businesses! UPDATE 2/9/25: Still a regular haunt after all this time. The food - whether steak, vegetarian or seafood - is always made to order, perfectly cooked and delivered with a smile. The owners - the chef and his wife, who mans the front - never seem to be too busy to chat, and are always interested in feedback and suggestions for improvement. With so many restaurants having closed after the pandemic, the fact that Le Bistro is still around means that they have to be doing SOMETHING right.

What a surprisingly delicious, elevated spot! It’s cute but not stuffy, with an approachable vibe and excellent food. Tried the blue crab cake, a special waygu poutine, steak Diane, creme brûlée, and the chocolate torte. Everything was so delicious and well-balanced! My favorites were the steak and the torte, but everything was honestly excellent. My husband had a special pork dish and he loved that too. The torte felt a little more like a fudge than a cake, but it was delicious all the same. It came with excellent fresh fruit and had such a wonderful balance of flavors and textures. The server was great and the meal was paced perfectly. They have an extensive wine menu and some beers as well. Really looking forward to coming back to try more of the menu!

Le Bistro is consistently incredible! Went there with husband and 4 other friends last night. Can't say enough about how AWESOME this place is, in every way!! The food is incredible. Have been here several times each year for the past 5 years (they've been here over 20 yrs) and owners Chef Andy and Ellen always consistently deliver on their selections for outstanding dishes, value and experience. Can't more highly recommend them!

A friend and I dined at Le Bistro Sunday evening. We have been dining there for many years and it never disappoints. The service is friendly and impeccable. Great waitress. My friend had the delicious mushroom soup loaded with mushrooms and very creamy. I had the roasted cauliflower with black garlic, raisins and balsamic reduction. What a fabulous way to eat cauliflower. We shared a dish of mussels in a scallion cream sauce that was absolutely delicious. Even though there was plenty to eat with everything else we ordered, we had to share the mussels too as they sounded too incredible to pass up and they were. We each had the rack of lamb which was cooked perfectly and very tender. It came with the small French green beans and truffle mashed potatoes. You could actually see the small pieces of truffle in the potatoes and the flavor was sublime. For dessert she had the delicious, tender apple tart with vanilla ice cream and loved it. I had the flourless chocolate cake which came with glazed strawberries, so sweet and delicious, strawberry sauce and some very tasty blackberries. The flourless chocolate cake was scrumptious and perfect for real chocolate lovers as it was very chocolatey, dense and delicious. We highly recommend Le Bistro for a fine French dining experience.

Food was amazing. We went for Wellington Wednesday. Some of the best beef Wellington I've had. Cute homie interior. Great wine list. Service was friendly and attentive. Everything was lovely.

Had dinner here last night, ordering off the Dine Out Ft. Lauderdale menu. The escargots and beef Wellington were both good, though personally I don't think the Wellington was worth the up charge. The crêpe anglaise was very good. Service was pleasant and efficient and the restaurant comfortable and cute. This is reliable old school brasserie style French food, nothing nouvelle about it.

Enjoyed a cozy dinner-a-deux at Le Bistro last night! Christmas Day, the hostess at the restaurant we had planned to go to must've thought we meant Christmas EVE instead of Christmas DAY. They were closed. We were literally All Dressed Up With No Place to Go! Trusty Google saved the day! We landed at Le Bistro, French, Steakhouse, a delightful & charming spot on 4626 N Federal in LHP. They were so kind to accommodate us at the last moment... it was just lovely! Our appetizers were: a beautiful greens salad with onions, green olives, hearts of palm, radish, and tomato with a light dijon vinaigrette (he), escargot with perfect garlic butter and a mini French bread for dipping (me). Intermezzo was a light shaved mango sorbet which cleansed our palates for the entree. He: tender turkey with sage & onion dressing, tasty gravy, mashed potatoes light n' buttery, and green beans. Me: roast beef, medium rare, tasty beef gravy, bearnaise sauce on the side, burgundy truffle whipped potatoes and tiny asparagus tips. The merlot, Chevalier Alexis Lichine, vin de France, was smooth as soft velvet. So good & reasonably priced I enjoyed two generous glasses Dessert was couveture chocolate mousse (he) and vanilla creme brulee (me). And cups of the best coffee! Ambience is soft and delightfully cozy. We enjoyed a cozy half-booth in the corner. The service was impeccable & unobtrusive. I dreamed of enjoying a French Onion soup here on a chilly, blustery night. Holiday dinner is prix fixe and expensive (but SO worth it!). Wine is reasonably priced. I imagine regular dinner service would be high end, however, I believe if you'd enjoy a French Steakhouse that would be as comfortable in the South of France as it is on Federal in LHP. They're open 5-9:30 pm Mon-Thu, 5-10 pm Fri & Sat, 5-9 pm Sunday. Definitely call for reservations: 954.946.9240 It was a night to remember...

Hole in the wall family owned restaurant with great food and friendly staff! Brought my mom here for her birthday and everything was delicious! Our server was super sweet and made dinner very pleasant. We ordered from the Dine Out Lauderdale menu and each had 3 course meal. I started with the blue crab cake and it was packed with crab. The fish eggs on top and the cucumber pieces made everything refreshing. The lamb chops were very tender and juicy. The gravy sauce was amazing. The green beans and mini tomatoes were a nice compliment to the meat. My creme brulee was the perfect sweet end to my courses. My mom's escargot was garlicky and delicious. Lots of garlic butter to dip the bread in. The fish of the day was Atlantic cod and it was pan fried with capers. It was light and my mom really enjoyed it. The mango sorbet cake dessert was also very light but a bit on the sweet side. It's came beautifully displayed in a martini glass. Will definitely be back for more amazing French cuisine.

Delicious French bistro food similar to that you might encounter in Paris. Not fancy, but authentic. Service is more cordial than in France where the wait staff can be abrupt and dismissive. Don't miss this place when visiting the area. Prices are reasonable for the quality of the food.

Food 3 Star max Service good Ambiance good Dinner for 2 $180 Value is just not there *****************************

Fabulous food and service. Wonderful ambience. The background music was wonderful. We loved it.

One of the best meals my brother and I have EVER had! Chilean sea bass melted in my mouth and was surrounded by delicious fresh vegetables. My brother had a rack of lamb that was perfectly juicy and tender. The chocolate torte dessert was very rich and the strawberries tasted ripe. Not hard to see why this has been of the few successful Kitchen Nightmares restaurants. Elin was a friendly and attentive hostess/server. Andy also wished us well. The cozy yet elegant atmosphere was very calming after a stressful day. Cannot recommend this place enough!

Amazing food, wonderful service. The hearts of Palm salad was awesome, it had Goji berries.

We celebrated our 10-year anniversary at Le Bistro and were so happy with our choice. The food was so flavorful and well presented. Best French Onion soup we've ever had! Our service was impeccable. We never had to ask for anything as the server predicted almost everything we needed. The restaurant is a small, quant place perfect for a date night out. The owner visited us at the end with homemade chocolates and a complimentary glass of celebratory champagne. Highly recommend. 12/10 Will be back again.

We had a lovely dinner here for my birthday in this small restaurant in lighthouse point. It is located on the east side of federal highway/US 1 in the same shopping strip as papas raw bar, so the spaces fill up fast. Luckily, we'd read on their website before coming that they have spaces set aside with traffic cones. As directed, we removed one of the cones and pulled into one of their reserved parking spaces right in front of the restaurant. We've been dining early to avoid any crowds, and here, too, we started out as the first table occupied inside. It is not a fancy decorated venue, but was comfortable. We had very attentive and pleasant service throughout even after a few other parties arrived. We skipped a salad or appetizer to save room for dessert. My husband was happy to start with a glass of a favorite wine by Kim Crawford, however. I ordered their breast of duck entree. The duck was perfectly cooked as ordered, sliced and presented as a tower atop a potato hash. The "hash" was seasoned cubed potatoes mixed in with green beans. All was on top of a light cassis based sauce. There were blueberries around the edge of the plate (in keeping with the berry cassis) and very thin slices of candied orange peel. As the sauce was not sweet, I wound up pairing a sliver of orange peel with each piece of tender duck. My husband had their steak frites special. The small steak was flavorful, cooked also as ordered, with a peppercorn sauce on the side that gave it a bit of personality. It came with a basket of crispy hand cut steak fries. For dessert, we shared their apple tart with vanilla ice cream. We asked for the ice cream to be served on the side -- it is usually served on top of the warm tart. It was a nice surprise to have a birthday candle in the ice cream! And she was nice enough to take our "official" photo -- which we do every year. The tart was an airy puffy base topped with thick sliced apples, cinnamon, and powdered sugar. The vanilla ice cream was a rich pairing. A tasty dinner here was the perfect setting for a low key birthday celebration.

We loved everything about Le Bistro...the food, service and atmosphere. There are only a handful of restaurants we prefer in Broward County and Le Bistro is now at the top of the list.

I have lived in France, and this is no French restaurant. The ambiance is lacking, a small space, like an old living room, poorly decorated and lit, creaky and uninviting. The mussels appetizer left much to be desired--while the mussels were plump, they were prepared in a flavorless, milky-colored water--no garlic, no butter, no cream flavor. When we mentioned our disappointment to a passing server, she seemed disbelieving rather than caring. It was not worth ordering the $6, 8", dense baguette for dipping in the sauce. The $9 side salad was serviceable. The fish dinner, market price $50, was well prepared, but tiny. True French proportions, ha! but not prices! We ordered profiteroles for dessert. These were fine, but for the price, one would expect more than just two. They did have lovely French wine, $17 a glass for the Chenin Blanc. We had 3 glasses total. Dinner for two, sharing just one entree, was $177. We felt it was overpriced for what we got. Don't recommend at all!

I enjoy the old world Europe feel of this restaurant. The food is good and I've always had a good experience. Great wine selection BTW

What a great place! Came to dinner here with my husband and my 19 month old. We loved it!! We loved the ambiance, the jazz music, the lighting and the feel of the restaurant. It's the type of place you can really enjoy a glass of wine and feel super cozy in. It's very intimate and overall had a great vibe. The food was also amazing! We had crab cake, risotto (best I've ever had!) and the beef Wellington!! everything was so delicious! They even gave us a complimentary frozen mango dessert! We are coming back for sure! Highly recommend it! You will love it!

I hate writing a bad review because the staff were nice, but with a $380 bill...it was about $70 worth at best. Wine was unmemorable at $50, food seemed just meh, soup and coffee were tepid at best. Beef Wellington was ample but unimaginative in flavor. Paper napkins? $380. Nope.

If you want culinary mastery Le Bistro is the place for you! I was a line cook for 8/9 years. So I know a thing or two about food production. Andy prepared the most delectable beef Wellington and Duck breast. So good. And his pallet cleansers were so good, the crème brûlée was amazing. Like seriously. And Elin was such a doll. 10/10. One of the best dining experiences in south Florida. Sorry for my ugly photos. I was dying to eat

The food, ambiance, and service are fantastic. We took my mom to Le Bistro, and she absolutely enjoyed herself. Especially when they put a candle in her creme brulee without any of us asking. Talk about being attentive. I can't wait to come back to Florida and visit my new favorite spot... Oh yeah, and to see my family.

I think this place is actually more 3 1/2 stars but I rounded up since that is not an option and with just a few small changes they would be 4 to 4+ for me. We had dinner here last week with my son and his girlfriend. The place is tiny but charming and the service was performed by some very nice women and was very good and generally our meals were good. The mushroom soup is delicious, The beef Wellington was amazing, the rack of lamb was cooked to perfection but I was a bit disappointed in my filet with peppercorn sauce. It was too salty and the steak was literally swimming in sauce which should be an accompaniment not the main show of a steak dish. It wasn't terrible just wasn't great and I didn't finish it. The profiteroles were super good -light and fluffy and just wonderful, but I was disappointed that the English trifle has chocolate in it when it only lists on the menu brioche, custard, chantilly creme and berries. I would not have ordered it had I known it had chocolate in it as that overwhelmed the very delicate flavors of the crème and berries and really it felt just like a chocolate trifle. I think the bread they serve is not good, I hate to say this because I believe they bake "in house" but a nice crisp/tough French baguette would be better. Last but not least I would love to see a nice white table linen on the tables, it would class this place up and would make the space look amazing especially with the nice artwork and adorable wicker chairs. It would really take it to the next level and would match the "bistro" name and style. It felt a bit odd eating a $500 dinner on the table that had seen better days. Anyway, we did like the place and we will be back- I like to share complete reviews highlighting the good as well as some areas that could maybe be improved but this should not deter someone from visiting this charming little gem-

A friend and I went to Le Bistro on 8/20/22 for the first time. We had made a reservation for 5:30pm and were really looking forward to the dinner. We arrived a little early. The restaurant was locked but after knocking, a woman came to open the door. She was not friendly. We chose a good table in the front. At first, we were given only a la carte menus. I was taken aback by the price and was given a much more reasonable dinner menu. The server, who turned out to be part owner, continued to be very cold. throughout the meal. No smile no inquiry about us or information about the food. We were made to feel unwelcomed. The food and wine were great! The unfriendly, even hostile, service was upsetting and made our dinner miserable.

My boyfriend and I love the show Kitchen Nightmares and he surprised me with a reservation to Le Bistro seeing how it's one of the restaurants still open 15 years later, and we were extremely satisfied with the experience. Everything from the ambiance of the restaurant, to the service and food, was incredible. The best duck breast and crème brûlée I've ever had! Nearly cried taking my last bites it was so good. My boyfriend got the lamb and wanted to gnaw the meat off the bone. Everything came out promptly. We told Elin we had to come in after seeing the episode and Andy was so kind and personable to come out and they both spoke with us after we finished our meals. They brokenheartedly shared with us that a customer had canceled her reservation at the last minute and even left a snarky review claiming a negative experience of the service and atmosphere after only making and canceling a reservation. Too bad really, she seriously missed out on a great experience.

Amazing meal, started off with the beet salad and crab cake. My wife had surf and turf which she loved, I had the duck, probably will not find a better duck dish in Florida. Also, great service and ambiance. Recommend this restaurant 100%.

An incredible experience to say the least- at the door, we were immediately greeted by Elin. As the face of the restaurant, she held a kind & attentive persona as she led us to our table. Once seated, we soaked up the ambiance. It gave a homey feeling- every piece of furniture & art flowed nicely throughout. The best way to describe the feeling you get here is almost like visiting mom's house after being away for college- familiar & warm. It was also remarkably clean from top to bottom; every corner & crevice. The menu was perfectly crafted: simple & thoughtful. I struggled to make a decision on which entree to choose from; all so enticing. Finally, I chose the duck and my boyfriend, the beef Wellington. Of course not before indulging in the incredibly DELICIOUS crab cake with remoulade and French onion soup to start us off. We were over the top impressed with how Chef Anthony was able to execute a rare Wellington as the puff pastry was baked to perfection. The service itself was impeccable. Elin guided us through the wine menu and helped us pick out the perfect Cabernet. Our waitress presented each dish with such excitement and pride as if she was seeing it for the first time with us. We were given complimentary palette cleaners which were made using Chef Anthony's mangoes straight from his garden/tree. Our glasses were never once empty & everything we needed was brought promptly & with care. We had the pleasure of speaking to both Elin & Anthony at the end of the night- thanks to my boyfriend being one of the few to consume an entire Beef Wellington entree for 2. It is evident that these two make an incredible team and put so much care and love into their establishment. They are a true example of what it looks like to do what you love. We will most definitely return here... and hopefully with more company in the future. We are so grateful to have had the opportunity to visit Le Bistro.

I've been a patron of Le Bistro since 2014. At that time I was a part time, weekend resident to Florida and usually selected a nearby terrific restaurant for holiday special dining experiences. Le Bistro presents only the very best quality of meat, fish and vegetable ingredients in a well planned and comfortably designed interior. Every meal is beautifully presented and delicious. The service is always friendly, professional and excellent!

Small, quaint, cute place. Forgot the wine list right away. Then messed up the wine order and brought me a sauvignon blanc when I asked for a Cab. Appetizers were good. Escargot, beet salad, and cauliflower. The mains selection that we chose was underwhelming. She said the pasta was pappardelle, a flat, wide noodle. What we got was like an angel hair. Completely flavorless sauce. Mild. Shrimp was good size, but the overall execution not the best. This place is known for the meat dishes moreso than seafood; but we were really in a seafood mood. Wine was good, and service was good overall. However she doesn't know her whites from reds. Big no no. Main dish was underwhelming and not as described. 4 stars and that's being very nice.

Every time we go here it's truly an experience. First: The flavors are incredible. The food is well executed and authentic; giving a "hand crafted" feel - as if made with artistry and care. A step by step process with each dish. Second: The service is top tier. Tables are closely tended to. Regular check ups to make sure you have everything you need. Third: Hands down the best Beef Wellington I've ever had. The chef has the expertise to cook it on the rare side (if you'd like) which in and of itself is a culinary feat. The pastry comes fully cooked and the beef to your liking. If you're looking for a restaurant that's operated and run by a true chef you need not look any further. This is the place to be.

These people are sinister************. Be careful. It is unfortunate that restaurants like this are able to keep their doors open. Usually when a restaurant fails it is because ownership. Please keep in mind my girl friend is celiac. Before coming to restaurant, my girlfriend had send me this restaurant that she found online that had a lot of gluten free options. She said "babe you love crab cakes and the menu says they are gf!". So we went, because I FUCKING love crab cakes. 1. When we first got the the restaurant we were greeted by a very nice server. He seemed to have a good knowledge of the menu. 2. Knowing what we wanted already form the menu online (which said the crab cakes were gluten free) we instantly ordered the crab cakes, and some other appetizers. 3. After we had already ate the meal, the waiter came out and said oh hey, by the way you know the crab cakes aren't gluten free? 4. Admittedly I was heated, and used a coupe choice words because I was worried about my girl friends health. 5. The owner ended up calling me a fuck boy, and that I should go fuck my self. This owner is a perfect example of the Napoleon complex. He is living off the glory days of Gordon Ramsay having to come save his restaurant. Apparently after Ramsey left, this guy went back to his old ways. NEVER COME Here. Update******** Owner has not apologized. Said that we scammed them. Look them up online. Menu still says it's gluten Update #2****** Menu has not changed. Be very careful. The customer is not priority at this "establishme Update #3***** Menu has not been updated. Owner who was not there during the incident has been harassing me to take this review down. Called my past employer to complain to them for some reason as well.

Hats off to the chef and wife. We ordered the Beef Wellington and it was exquisite! Made with such passion. Great taste and filling. Thank you for making my experience so wonderful!! Drove all the way from Homestead and do not regret it one bit.

Tucked away in an unassuming strip plaza you will find the delightful experience that is Le Bistro. Everything is amazing from the service to the food. I've always wanted to try Beef Wellington but couldn't find it on a regular menu anywhere here near Miami. Le Bistro provides a Wellington Wednesday that is quite impressive. We were celebrating a few things and I called to ask some questions and made a reservation for Wednesday. We drove up and stayed at a local hotel to enjoy the evening. Upon arrival we were greeted by the owners and shared a glass of bubbly at the bar before we were seated. The owners are as amazing as the food. The prefix menu started with delicious bread with herbed butter. Then a trio of appetizer bites that was perfect for sharing and weren't too heavy. Then we chose one salad and one soup for the next course. The salad was fresh and crisp, love that the dressing came on the side. The onion soup they had that night is the best I've ever had. Check the pic- you'll go just for the soup! Then after a palate cleanser came the pièce de résistance- the Beef Wellington. Just wow. So beautiful I could hardly cut into it. The best! Perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. You cannot go wrong with anything here at Le Bistro. The owners gave us a glass to break for our wedding the following day which was super sweet. They even sent us a congratulations message the next day! We are now family and I recommend everyone take time to go visit Le Bistro. You can't go wrong and might make some new friends too.

What an amazing Valentines Day dinner. My husband and I finally visited on the night of love. Even though it was a pre-fixe menu, the options were tasteful and diverse. We got a glass of wine each as a bottle may have been too much on a work night haha. The house made bread and herbed butter, Out of this world! For our appetizer we settled on the seafood platter for two which included ahi seared tuna, jumbo cocktail shrimp and a Scottish salmon roulade. All very fresh, good and tasty. Next we got the beef Wellington for two and it our first time having this dish although I know what it is and how it's prepared, I've never had it. It was outstanding, I don't have another preparation to compare it to but this was very tender, melt in your mouth, the pastry was crisp and the mushroom duxelle wasn't finely chopped but it was earthy and tasty with the mustard. Finally a dessert platter with cheese and fruit along with a chocolate mousse and a crème brûlée. Just perfect. At the end of it dinner we were blessed with a chat from the chef Andy and found out that he does it all by himself. No sous chef no help. And that made the experience even more lasting. We will definitely be back and Andy, you're doing an amazing job, keep it up!

My wife and I just dined here for our anniversary. I could not be happier with our pick. Not only a fellow Brit as chef. But a Brit that can bloody cook. Everything from start to finish was amazing. The crab cakes and truffle potatoes for starter were to die for. Beef Wellington perfectly cooked and amazing creme brûlée and chocolate torte for desert. Great wait staff, everything. Just a totally enjoyable evening. Thanks you chef Andy and all at Le Bistro. We loved it

We met the owners of this restaurant while we were sitting at a new French Bakery (Pascale and Cathy's) and decided we needed to make our way there for a French style feast. As it turns out, the friends we accompanied to Le Bistro had eaten there many times and were full of praise. It's a neat little place, typically Covid is blamed for the lack of damask tablecloths and fabric serviettes...we look forward to the day when this is no longer the case. Ellen and Andy are the owners and have been for two decades. The service was warm and friendly, the menu was varied and the food was of the highest quality. Between the appetizer and main course, we were served a small palate cleanser and on we went from there. We had a variety of foods including lamb, beef and fish...and the vegetarian offerings were as good as any. We ended the evening with coffee, creme brulee and a chat with the owners. It's an excellent restaurant, with good service, very good food and made even better by the very pleasant owners. We'll be back.

A must try. Food was fabulous. Had the hearts of palm salad, yummy mushroom soup, delectable escargot to start. Pallet cleanser was a delightful surprise. Delicious homemade mango flavor ice. They had an amazing beef Wellington ... cooked perfectly. Ended with dessert. Great experience, fresh delicious food.

My husband ordered our passover dinner (to go) from Le Bistro! YES! Just finished the 1st of 4 courses. Outstanding! Will report back after the next 3. Course 2: Best matzo ball soup I have ever tasted! Blows the socks off of absolutely anything you can get in NYC. No joke!

I like this place very much. Everything that you're gonna order here tastes like a food of Gods! Highly recommend

If you're wondering about whether Le Bistro is worth a visit, allow me to begin this review with an emphatic YES - YOU SHOULD GO!!! Why? This is a family owned restaurant operated for over twenty years by a warm and friendly couple - Andy and Elin. The food is excellent, as Chef Andy holds himself and his dishes to a consistently high standard, with his passion and expertise shining through every plate. This is not your everyday restaurant with pretty good food that hits and misses depending upon what you order. No. Rather, Le Bistro is the type of place where exceptional is the norm and you wind up getting a little spoiled over time as your repeat visits stack. Last night's bouillabaisse, preluded by a vegetable ceviche, represented another in a series of memorable Le Bistro dinners. Other standouts have included the Chilean sea bass, Beef Wellington and Steak Diane. Words can only do so much justice and a laundry list of menu items doesn't really convey the quality here - suffice to say that the crusts of the homemade bread pair well with the exquisite escargot, the lamb meatballs are ridiculously good, you'll easily find a reasonably priced nice wine to pair with your meal, and you just can't go wrong with most anything that comes out of Andy's kitchen. Meantime Elin provides a highly hospitable experience with her warm approach at the table. Everything is made to order and delivered with love. Can't make it any clearer. You should go to Le Bistro.

Le Bistro makes the top of my list!! Oxtail poutine for appetizer was delicious and the mushroom soup was a delicacy. The beef Wellington entree finished off the evening with a bang!

saw on kitchen nightmares thought I'd give it a try and was surprised to find a nice warm and welcoming restaurant I highly recommend

Second time visiting. I had the risotto and shrimp last visit, tonight was Steak Diane with a side of fresh vegetable medley. Both dishes were amazing. The wine selection was also excellent. i understand why Le Bistro has been around for over 20 years. Kudos to Chef Andy and Elin. I can't wait to come back, next time I'm in town.

First of all, forget the ten-year-old episode of Kitchen Nightmares that this place appeared on ages ago. Gordon Ramsay is an abusive jerk and anyone who appreciates or emulates his style here on Yelp isn't exactly someone whose opinions you should listen to when it comes to fine dining. Le Bistro has been around for 18 years. It's serving cuisine that is essentially endangered not just in South Florida but most parts of the country -- traditional, French classics. Few modern chefs have actually been trained in it in culinary school let alone having staged with a Michelin-starred restaurant, which chef and owner Andy Trousdale has, at the Waterside Inn in Bray, England, under the tutelage of master patissier and chef Michel Roux. The restaurant is small -- only 36 seats in the tiny, intimate dining room and 8 at the bar, and is showing its age. That should not deter you from eating here, it's an ideal location for a quiet, romantic meal for a couple or important group of friends. Le Bistro features both a la carte as well as a prix fixe menu ($40, an excellent 3-course value) and an extensive list of wines by the glass (most $12 and under) and bottles featured from France, the US, and Italy. Started off with a French Pinot Noir ($9) which was a great value. The tiny restaurant has very low-pressure, relaxed service, as it should be of a restaurant of this type and caliber. It's not a hustle-bustle kind of place, so decompress, enjoy the experience and spend quality time here. They are not here to rush you through this. The menu is for the most part composed of technique-oriented French and British classics that have been slightly updated for modern palates. My wife and I decided to do one Prixe Fix and supplanted it with extra appetizers because we are both bariatric patients. We wanted to get the Beef Wellington (which by all accounts is amazing) but it's a two portion minimum ($44 person) and if we got that we wouldn't be able to try all the other wonderful things on the menu. It also takes 40 minutes -- he makes it from scratch, like everything else in this restaurant -- including the bread and the ice cream -- so be patient. We started with a porcini mushroom soup, which is extremely rich and has a lot of sherry and also chanterelle mushrooms in it. My wife and I were fighting over this, and it goes great with the little loaves of bread they serve at the table. The goat cheese with bee's pollen is both simple and extremely complex, as the pollen adds very strong floral notes that complement the creamy chevre. The cheese is served with endive leaves which add a characteristic bitterness to offset the sweetness of the pollen and the dressing. Very nice. My wife thought it might be a little too bitter but she is a supertaster, would have wanted it served over croutons -- but Elin was happy to bring croutons anyway. I ordered a Filet Mignon beef tartare which is an appetizer but is a very generous one. This is probably one of the best I have ever had and I've had a number of very good ones at restaurants in NYC which specialize in prime cuts of steak. The accompaniments to this were fantastic, including black garlic cloves which I believe are a Chinese addition. The raw egg was pristine as was the finely minced raw beef filet itself. Again the fresh bread and selection of crackers they gave us for this were a great pairing as was the reserve Bourdeaux wine by the glass I had with it ($15). My wife ordered the Duck Breast L'Orange which was extremely juicy and had the most wonderful sauce on top which clearly had duck stock in it. This was served on top of a potato and green bean hash which clearly is showing Andy's British heritage and pride. In the middle between courses, they served us a Granita/Intermezzo of cranberry and orange, this was great, could have easily ordered this for dessert especially paired with the wonderful fresh vanilla bean ice cream we had with what we chose for dessert, an Apple "Tart" made from granny smith apples over a buttered puff pastry base, Andy's take on Tarte Tatin De Pommes, which is something of a different animal as the original uses pate choux. In any case, the tart was amazing but the owners tried to kill us with more dessert. We also had sampling portions of the Creme Brulee which was prepared classicly with a nice burned sugar crust that cracked like shards of glass, and their Chocolate Mousse, which is more like a chocolate clotted cream (again showing off the chef's British heritage), rather than a traditional dark chocolate mousse. But it was all excellent and we practically had to roll out of there. Had a wonderful time. Can't wait to go back when they make the yearly menu changes. A word about parking: The restaurant keeps orange plastic cones in the spaces reserved for customers so other people do not take them. If you see the cone just remove it and put it on the sidewalk in front of the restaurant and park your car.

Last month I was looking through the Dine Out Laurderdale list of restaurants. On the list was Le Bistro. Close to work, so I checked the menu. Everything on it sounded delicious. Not only that but they are one of the few to offer a wide variety of their actual menu during the Dine Out special. Decided to plan dinner with two friends. Weekday, after work. I made reservation for 6:30pm. Arrived early at 6pm. They have parking reserved for their customers, if full, you can use the valet. Restaurant I believe opens at 5pm for dinner, so when I got there it was empty. Immediately I was greeted and shown to our table. Water was served and the wine menu (only wine and beer served here) was brought to me. I saw they had a Sangria, so while I waited for my friends I ordered this. Made to order - not from a pitcher. It was smooth, refreshing, one of the best sangrias I've ever had. Once my friends arrived, we looked at the menu, asked for recommendations and proceeded to order. One thing I really appreciate is an honest staff. I went to order a plate and immediately his face showed I wasn't making the right decision. He recommended other options and so glad he did. Ended up having the NY steak and it was amazing! Flavorful, perfectly cooked, knife just went through it! Great job Chef, and server for recommending it. The red zinfandel sauce really enhanced this dish, it had plenty of mushrooms, which I love, and it also comes with little potatoes. We also had the Artisan bread board to start. The bread is warm and addictive. Comes with butter, olives, olive oil and pepper. This is something I would order each time I go there. Perfect size to share and delicious! As my appetizer I had the Escargot. Last time I had these (at another restaurant) they were so salty I had refrained from ordering again anywhere else. Glad I gave them a chance again. These were perfectly seasoned with garlic, not salty, and served with their delicious bread. After my Sangria was done, and to pair with my steak, I ordered wine by the glass. This time with full approval of our server saying it was a great choice for my meal, and it absolutely was. For dessert, I had the Chocolate Pot au Crème. Homemade whip cream, smooth, chocolaty... Can I have one more right now? During our whole time there, our server came around, making sure we were good with our order, making conversation, refilling our water glasses, even after we paid and waited for the rain to stop. All around a wonderful experience. Can't wait to go back and try more of their dishes and great service.

Until November 3rd, Le Bistro offers a prix fix menu. Similar to Dine Out Ft Lauderdale menu for $ 39.99. Comes with a choice of appetizer, entree and dessert. I decided on the prix fix menu and am happy with the taste, and quality of the food. I went with the goat cheese, lamb chops and creme brulee. They also have an excellent red wine blend that went well with my meal. Very limited seating, maybe 8 tables inside and 2 outside. It wasn't packed tonight. We were 1 of 4 parties there. I was surprised. I hear that Le Bistro was on restaurant rescue. I have to look up and watch the episode. I can't imagine them needing help. Parking: free parking in the plaza. There were several spots conned off (valet?).

Celebrating a friend's birthday, Le Bistro was perfect for their request of french cuisine, in an intimate & cozy spot. This is family driven with Andy & Elin deftly running their restaurant since 2001 (congrats on the 20th anniversary!). Andy's approach here is classic French cuisine, slightly reinvented for modern times, however he is a master saucier which is everything in French cooking, complimented by Elin's service which is warm, knowledgeable & impeccable. Upon entry the aroma of fresh bread was inviting & hospitable. We started with traditional escargot & french onion soup, both crave-worthy & mouth-watering (sorry no pics). Entree's enjoyed: shrimp risotto (creamy & luscious), savory crab cake (with a bite of wasabi caviar & spicy remoulade), succulent roasted rack of lamb (flawlessly cooked in dijon/wine reduction over potato hash) and rich steak diane (pounded tenderloin in mushroom/sherry cream sauce). All were tasty & satisfying. Topping off this decadent evening was the apple tart (light puff pastry, sweet apple filling, silky ice cream). After two decades they continue to present a colorful & consummate culinary experience. Merci & Joyeux Anniversaire (dine-in / take-out / all covid protocols in place )

Though its name is Le Bistro and does have a rather dated, drab interior décor about it that would fit with a bistro, Le Bistro is in fact a full-fledged French restaurant with offerings that hit the mark of being pure culinary artistry. Indeed, it is one of the areas very best. Though its menu is on the small side in choices, it's more than complete enough no matter what you select, you can be assured it will be top notch good, expertly prepared and presented. Though I had intended to start with a foie gras, they had run out, so I switched over to their appetizer of "Bison & Filet Mignon Tartare" as combined with enhancements of with caper, Dijon sauce, organic egg yolk and housemade pickles, and in the process I learned something. Having had and made my own filet mignon tartare it always had a certain undesirable sogginess and fatty taste about it. But here, the chef, by combining the leaner bison with meat of the filet, completely eliminated that sogginess and fatty taste. So, I can say without any equivocation, it's the best tartare around. At this point, while pondering the menu for my main, I remembered to do my Yelp check-in, and what a pleasant surprise that was as up popped a Yelp/Le Bistro treat for a complimentary split bottle of champagne. So, fellow Yelpers, be sure to keep that in mind to enjoy dinning at Le Bistro along with knowing you are dinning in a Yelp friendly establishment. For my main I went for the Dover sole with fingerling potatoes and asparagus. When it arrived, it wasn't at all what I had expected. Instead of being the usual filets of sole, this was the whole skinned out body of the entire fish. Then, after presenting it to me, my well accomplished waitress proceeded to expertly debone it placing the deboned filets on my dinning plate along with, and what a delightful "lucky me" surprise, two very large hunks of dover roe. Couple with my complimentary champagne, it proved to be one my most memorable as well as delightful dining experiences. When finished eating all I could eat, the chef came out to inquire as to how I enjoyed my meal, and to our mutual shock, we already knew each other. As best we could remember, we had met years ago at the Culinary Institute on 17th Causeway where he had been an instructor and I had been there for an all Florida food only culinary scholarship fundraiser competition. So, just knowing that he had been an accomplished culinary institute instructor, clearly means he is chef that knows what being a good chef is all about. Not being able to consume my huge portion of Dover sole, my waitress kindly boxed and bagged the same for take home. When I opened the bag the next day, to my delight she had included a generous apple cake/bread as a make-up gesture for having forgotten to serve me any dipping oil with my bread the previous night. It was one of those really kind thoughtful gestures rarely experienced these days and a delicious one to boot.

My boyfriend and I came here for a date night before are baby's arrival next week. I was craving a beef Wellington and was recommended to come here through some friends. What a amazing choice and I'm so thankful we gave the Restraunt a try. We started with the truffle potato appetizer then my boyfriend had the tuna appetizer . They both were delish. Beef Wellington was our entree and was on fire ! Then final was their dessert of the chocolate tort and creme brulee... absolutely amazing including the service. Please give this place a shot especially the fact that it's a mom and pop restaurant and they deserve all the praise especially during these Covid times ... which they also were super safe wearing masks and keeping every one distant from one another . Can't wait to return after our princess arrives for an after the baby date night :)

Another five star night at Le Bistro. The proprietors (wife and husband) are the tops. Perfect service and fantastic wine list. Food quality is excellent. I had the steak Diane and mom did the duck breast. Perfect!

This is the best beef Wellington in the area . French trained chef -Andy works hard and is passionate about every meal he serves . Elian , our server and proprietor is on point and ready to make sure your experience is perfect . Highly recommend!!!! Steak Diane is amazing also !

Just had an amazing meal at Le Bistro! Family run vibe with such great service. Food was perfectly prepared and can't wait to return.

AN AMAZING DINNER! My wife and I were looking for a place in South Florida to have our traditional holiday dinner, when we stumbled upon Le bistro on the internet. I called and made reservation with Elin (she could not have been more inviting on the phone). When our party of 4 arrived, Elin greeted us at the door with a warm and friendly greeting. She introduced herself to all of us before showing us to our table. Our table was set an ready to go. The atmosphere was charming. Ray was our server and was a true professional (Smart, Fast, & Friendly). Ray was assisted by Alex, it was only her second night, but you would have never known it. The service was PERFECT!!! Now for the food... We had an all inclusive, traditional, holiday dinner with all of the trimmings. We are still talking about how wonderful all the food was prepared.... so much flavor, the recipes and the presentations were truly amazing. After dinner, Elin asked me if I wanted to go back to the kitchen to meet Owner/Chef (her husband) Andy, I did and was very surprised. He was on the food line and still found the time to meet a new customer, now that was impressive. Elin walked us to the door when we left. I cannot remember the last time I was walked to the door by a restaurant owner when leaving their establishment (nice touch). We can't wait to go back to this truly extraordinary bistro. Bon Appetit Howard & Vivian #HowardandVivian #lebistro #viviardhouse