Poulet Bleu

Wow! My wife and I were in town for our 20th Anniversary and made reservations here hoping for a decent restaurant. However what we got was nothing short of amazing! Seriously this is what fine dining should always be, with so many wannabes especially in Columbus, OH where we live, I'm looking at you Cameron Mitchell. Poulet Bleu's interior has a beautiful french polynesian vibe. The food is spectacular and the service was friendly, attentive and unpretentious. I had the duck, very well cooked and served with hericot verts and a delicious sour cherry sauce. My wife had the filet with cognac pepper sauce and perfect fries (seriously perfect). Filet was so well done and sauce was complimentary without being overpowering. Also had local cheese plate that was terrific. The improved Whiskey Cocktail was truly delicious and balanced. For dessert it was the Hazelnut Souffle, beautifully cooked and presented, just enough sweetness and paired with ice cream and cherry sauce. Just fabulous. We style ourselves as minor food critics and this was just an fantastic experience. Thank you Poulet Bleu!

Perfect dinner, excellent service, delicious food, and lovely, tasteful decor. We made reservations and chose the table in front of the open kitchen. It was nice to see how seamlessly everything was paced and balanced. All the meals were executed flawlessly, everything was organized, clean, efficient, and precise. The portions are large and ample and filling. The wait staff was knowledgeable and friendly but not overbearing. The atmosphere was calm and relaxing and I was impressed with the pacing...we never felt rushed. We sat to the right of the kitchen and never felt crowded or disruptive or displaced, it was pretty interesting to watch. This was by far one of the best restaurant experiences I’ve had to date in Pittsburgh. With or without the wine pairing (we chose cocktails) the food was exceptionally delicious. What an enjoyable and satisfying evening. Do NOT skip dessert!!!

It was absolutely fantastic, and that all started with our server Dustin. He was fantastic and spent a lot of time answering any questions we had. Our appetizers, the Escargot and the Beef Tartare, were both fantastic. Then for entrees we had the duck and the salmon, both incredible as well, with the roasted carrots on the side. We finished with the soufflé. Everything was incredible and I really can't recommend this place enough for a special occasion.

This was our first time at Poulet Bleu and overall it was an incredible experience. To start, it's not widely advertised, but this is a BYOB establishment - their cork fee is high at $20, however in the same turn their cheapest bottle of wine is $65 so it was a no brainer to bring our own. We chose to sample all of their small plates, opposed to getting entrees, and started with the french onion soup that was highly recommended. They split into 2 for us as it's a large portion. It was phenomenal!!!! We also had the escargot, mussels, and steak tartare paired with the sides of carrots and potatoes aligot. Everything was out of this world and would 100% go back again. It is a pricey restaurant, but worth every penny, especially for a special occasion.

Had reservations for 5pm, arrived 10 minutes early, was not allowed in, even to the foyer, had to wait outside (in December) - We could see through the window they were having a staff meeting at the bar area. Which ended at 5. Then they keep us waiting outside without their outside heater on until at least 5 minutes after 5 - one of our party had to go inside to ask if we could 'enter'. Staff was nice, some of our party thought food was great, specifically the steak, but hard to have a great time when the evening starts out by having to sit out in the cold for 15 minutes. It's a good thing the people we were with made up for sitting out in the cold, We had a wonderful night. Atmosphere very nice.

Best French restaurant I have ever been to in the US. French onion oil is the best I ever had in my life. Atmosphere is very authentic and service is European style, so very relaxed atmosphere. We spent two hours here and savored every minute of it, watching the chefs!

Great experience! The upstairs bar was a great place to start and have drinks as the menu there is larger. Our bartender was very engaging and happy to chat it up with us. Downstairs the food was a treat, with the open kitchen right next to the dining area you can hear, see, and smell everything being prepped. We had the escargot, mussels, trout, Brussel Sprouts, and chocolate souffle. Highly recommend them all!

At first I was nervous and anxious about going out to eat due to having multiple food allergies. Wheat,Gluten,Dairy,and,and Soy. Greg (manager) called me ahead of the reservation to make sure he had all the food allergies correct and assured me that modifications will be made accordingly and for me not to worry,stress,and get anxious that he will take care of everything. In less than 5 minutes of the hostess sitting us down Greg came over and asked me how everything was and said to pick anything my heart desired on the menu and modifications would be made accordingly! Truly one of a kind of dinning experience. Would highly recommend to anyone who is looking to experience top quality service combined with exceptional quality food that will truly satisfy your taste buds regardless of dietary restrictions and food allergies. I highly recommend Poulet Blue as a top restaurant in Pittsburgh!