4. Restaurants

Le Bistro

Niu Valley Shopping Center,5730 Kalanianaole Hwy, Honolulu, HI, 96821
  • (808) 373-7990
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  • Lisa M.

    My boyfriend took me here for our anniversary. It was a great experience! We both had the French onion soup to start. It was wonderful with their warm bread! yum!! I got the beef quartet and my bf got the lamb quartet (that's not what it's called but it was 4 little dishes of lamb) for our main entrees. My beef quartet had the best fillet mignon and short ribs I have EVER had. It was sooo good!! The mini kobe burger was great as well! The atmosphere was beautiful and the service was great. I would highly recommend this place! Next time, I would like to try their desserts. My boyfriend really wanted to take me to another place for dessert so we didn't try those of Le Bistro. Gives me a good reason to come back!

    (5)

  • Pauline R.

    Found this on Yelp and it as goods as the reviews say it is. The food was GREAT. Def the best meal I had in Honolulu.

    (5)

  • dan o.

    My favorite restaurant in Honolulu, bar none. Escargot is the best....really, you cannot go wrong with anything on menu...

    (5)

  • Grimeater A.

    Dined here recently for my girlfriend's birthday. I will definitely be back. We ordered 2 glasses of white wine, a bottle of red wine, escargot, foies gras, lamb chops and the beef quartet. All that food and the meal was only around $2xx. The wine itself was $125. Everything was excellent here including service.

    (5)

  • Wade T.

    I went there for the first time last night. I had a gift certificate(thanks John). I have always wanted to go, but never made much of an effort. I used to go when it was swiss inn. Anyway, on to the food... We started with french onion soup(good, but not great) I would have to say Tango has better onion soup. My fiance loved the caprese salad. Then we had the escargot, It was great! Light, buttery and garlicky. Just the way mom makes it. Just kidding my mom doesn't cook escargot, but she eats it. For the entree I had the bone in ribeye, which really was tasty. I just wish there was more of the peppercorn sauce. The next time I'm going to ask for some on the side. The mrs to be had the pasta with clams. The noodle were done perfectly and fresh clams. She said they were a winner and would definitely come back for more. This may be her favorite restaurant now. To finish the meal we had haupia sorbet. There is always room for sorbet. And this definitely wasn't a let down. REALLY GOOD! All in all it was a great experience. Service wasEXCELLENT. I MEAN EXCELLENT! I think our server was Ron. They really do a great job of taking care of you and making sure everything is just the way it should be.

    (5)

  • Wes K.

    This place rocks, I tried the Lamb Chops in Basalmic vinegrette as recommended by fellow yelpers and it was AWSOME. My wf had the Prime steak and is was cooked to perfection (med. rare) she also mentiont that the sauce atop th steak was salty as other yelpers warned. Their mandarin orange salad was refreshing and their apple tart was a great finish to a excellent meal. The service was very good. We had reservation for 6;00pm and was seated immediately, however as we left there was a line of people outside of the restaurant (7 :00pm). Get there early to avoid the wait.

    (5)

  • Lionel P.

    We went here for our one year anniversary for dinner. I was pleased with the atmosphere and the fact that our table was ready on arrival. Our server, new to the place and uneducated on what we were eating or how to eat it was non the less charming and attentive to our needs. We started with the French onion soup which was perfect. This was followed by the Foiegras that was served with hard to use toast sticks, some kind of onion and a fruit that the waiter had no idea how to incorporate but we tried to do our best. The flavors were great. Being a fan of escargot, we had to have it, and it was by far the star of the entire meal. My entree selection was the duck cooked two ways. The duck itself was again spot on but the sauce was less than French in flavors and more Asian - some what of a disappointment. Her snapper on the other had was prepared with skill and had the most amazing texture. All and all a great meal and worth consideration of a return for another special occasion.

    (4)

  • Scott R. D.

    Absolutely amazing food. You won't find better French fare on the island. From what I understand it's less expensive than La Mer too. The service could have been better, but I still give it 5 stars as we were two couples having lots of conversation and almost didn't notice the long wait to take our orders.

    (5)

  • Edmond K.

    service & food are excellent here! best food preparation in French Love it

    (5)

  • Steve L.

    Went here on a date for the first time a few weeks ago. It's located in the Niu Valley Shopping Center behind the KFC. It took all the will power in me not to go to KFC first to have those wonderful KFC Potato Wedges. So I had the Veal Chop and it was succulent and cooked to perfection (medium). My date had the braised short ribs, which is apparently a long time fave. Like most well made braised fare, it just melts in your mouth. Le Bistro definitely deserves a repeat visit, wish I could say the same for my date......

    (5)

  • Jenna L.

    During my last visit to Hawaii, my younger brother mentioned this restaurant with praise on a minimum of three occasions. That is precisely the reason I felt absolutely no desire to check it out. What do little bros know about anything? Specifically, what does my little brother know about food? Food to him is measured in grams of protein and by how beneficial or un-beneficial it is to his muscles. He doesn't like Korean food. That factor alone means that his opinions don't matter. I reached a point in my stay where I felt as if I've eaten almost everything available on Hawaii and I wanted to take my family out to a nice-ish place for dinner. I finally decided to give this place a try mainly due to laziness and convenience of location. The intimate atmosphere and dim lighting suggests a date setting. We were seated promptly. Things we ordered: Oysters on the half shell: Was told they came in that day (from British Columbia? I forget). Small. Sweet. Briny. Super fresh. Awesome. We had some not-so-good oysters the day before so we were extra happy. Mussels appetizer: Perfectly cooked and flavored, though the shells kept breaking and interfered with non-stop eating. We were trying to decide between the clams or mussels and we chose the mussels because of the lighter sauce and the big meal we were about to have. I still wonder about the clams and vow to try them next time. Onion Soup: Salty, Cheesy. I wasn't too interested in this one because of the other stuff we had but the bro and parents liked it. Escargot: Buttery, garlicy goodness. What more can you want? Beef Quartet: My mom and I both ordered this. Not on the menu but I hear it's a special they offer often. Beef done four ways served on a square platter with mini-servings of accompanying sides. Kobe beef slider on a brioche bun, braised short ribs and two kinds of steak (rib-eye and filet) with spinach, mushrooms, two kinds of potatoes. The burger was actually a medium-sized sweet and savory meatball. Everything tasted delicious and the variety kept it fun to keep going from one dish to another. As piggy as I am, I asked them to go easy on the cheese because my palette is just not evolved enough for strong-tasting cheeses. The blue cheese on the one of steaks was still a bit much for me. Bro ordered steak and Dad ordered short ribs which we had as part of our Quartet. We shared some of our stuff but they missed out. Nobody wanted dessert but I insisted. Got the apple tarte thing (first thing on the dessert menu). It wasn't bad, though the glaze was so heavy it was crunchy and practically candied. Our server was hard to find at times and I'm not sure if he was being diligent but he brought us the check before asked. Not a deal breaker as the food was delicious and I definitely plan to visit again. Maybe I'll even consider another suggestion from the little brother.

    (4)

  • Brian H.

    Very nice restaurant. Went with my wife on the last night of our trip to the islands - wanted something a bit away from all the hotels. They had a fig salad, which was excellent, and some of the best escargot I've ever had. We also had the Seabass - also very good, but maybe a bit overcooked. Service was very good, as well. Overall, very good food and a very nice experience.

    (4)

  • Heidi M.

    By far the best restaurant in Hawaii. I had the most amazing meal there. The service is also top notch!

    (5)

  • Yun Y.

    Dinner was pretty good although minus one star for the lackluster foie gras appetizer. Service is excellent here and the wine list seemed robust although we didn't drink this time around. Instead we invested our time in our dinner and I was completely satisfied when leaving. I ordered the salad with the oranges in it - it was sweet and refreshing. Then my Surf and Turf meal which consisted of a kobe steak mini bite burger, a bit of sea bass in a cream sauce, and braised shortrib surrounded by wasabi whipped potato. I had to rate my dish a 3 only cause the kobe burger was the highlight then it all seemed downhill from there. They were all such different flavors and didn't go together very well almost taking you in a different direction with each morsel. The bass was slightly overcooked and by the time i got to the short rib i was filled with different flavors that the wasabi and bbq flavors in this tender meat dish were difficult to enjoy. My friend had the steak and i think it was good - it disappeared before he looked up. Dessert was the apple pancake crisp with ice cream - which was yummy and made up for everything else. So....we may come back and invest my time on just one dish since my pallet doesn't seem so adventurous when it comes to European cusines.

    (3)

  • Genevieve H.

    This was by far one of the best meals I have had living on oahu. The food was amazing, our waiter was wonderful, and it has great ambience once you get inside. They even had amazing french bread which is so hard to find here in hawaii!

    (5)

  • Mattthe M.

    Hands down the best restaurant on Oahu (bang for your buck). Food is always the hi-lite. Very consistent, romantic setting, no frills, white table cloths, good service and not touristy - all locals. A true gem in a bad strip center.

    (5)

  • Tim H.

    We have eaten here for the last 4 or 5 years. We hadn't been in about 6 months. My nephew was visiting from the mainland and had never been, so we decided to take him. The food was still good, and the service was good, but not as good as before. It just wasn't what it used to be. I'm not sure if it was just an "off" night, or if things have gone downhill. I had the foie gras, and it was very good, but didn't come with the fruit and small bread sticks like in the past. We had the ahi tartare.and the flavor was good, but had way too much olive oil. The fish was swimming in it. The last app we had was the mussels, and they were also good, but not amazing. It's like they were overcooked and all of the sauce had dried up. For entrée I had the veal chop, which was very good, but not as good as before. My wife had the Sea Bass, which was prepared a little different than before. It was still good. The crispy skin was missing. My nephew had the beef quartet and said it was really good. He had never been before, so really couldn't compare to past experiences. Overall it was good, but it just wasn't amazing like it has been in the past. Before, I would just wonder in amazement how amazing everything was. This past visit was just good. We'll be back in 2 months and see if it was just an "off" night, or it just isn't as good as before.

    (3)

  • Rita L.

    this is the best place to get a ribeye and lamb chops! i swear, its soo yummy! damn! i can't wait to eat there again! small and intimate place. the escargot for appetizer was great too!

    (5)

  • Shelly N.

    I went to Le Bistro for the first time a couple of weeks ago. It was a great experience! The food was excellent and very flavorful. Usually when I dine out, I'll make note to eat half of my entree because I want to have enough room to be able to try an appetizer, entree and dessert. When I ate here, I finished my entire entree...and it was a good amount of food! I ordered the Australian rack of lamb, which was absolutely delicious. I LOVE lamb - this was the best that I've ever had at a restaurant. Since I was celebrating a special occasion, they also offered a creme brulee on the house! It was DELICIOUS! I couldn't believe how much I ate, I was uncomfortably full afterwards!! But that's my own fault! Everything was just so good.

    (5)

  • Tom M.

    I came in all full of disdain, thinking: "Great, some old French place still doing the same old escargot and French onion soup thing--yawn." But from the first bite of a nice, simple salad, I swallowed my pride along with the greens and a glass of champagne. What floored me was their rib eye. You can get the whole thing bone in, which is about 20 ounces, or get the smaller version consisting of several slices of excellent beef instead. It was cooked just how I wanted, it, served it on roasted vegetables, surrounded by a perfect red wine sauce. Also at our table were lamb chops and duck, and both were flavorful and cooked just right. Say what you will about traditional French cooking, when it's right, it's a force to be reckoned with. These folks really do a splendid job.

    (4)

  • Karen H.

    After reading the reviews and seeing all the photos, I was looking forward to a wonderful birthday dinner on Friday night but was somewhat disappointed and not sure I can recommend this to anyone else. Once we were seated and given our menus, we had to wait 15 or more minutes for our waiter to take our drink order. We ended up giving him our drink orders, appetizer orders and entrée orders for fear of him not returning for another 15 minutes. The bartender who brought us our drinks was very unfriendly and did not know who ordered what. The French Onion soup was a disappointment as it was very bland and tasteless. On the other hand, the escargots was great. My entrée, the prime rib eye seemed to have been sitting out for awhile as it was not hot at all. The taste was okay. Many of the tables were celebrating special occasions as was evident by the number of "Happy Birthday" songs being sung by the wait staff. This seems to be a great place to celebrate a special occasion, however, during the course of our meal, a few tables from us, a little girl approximately 10 years of age stood up and burst loudly into songs for a period of 10 minutes or so. I did not think that this was the venue for this. We were given dessert menus and, again, it took awhile for the waiter to return to take our orders. The crème brulee on the house and the birthday song was much appreciated. For spending the amount that we spent on drinks, appetizers, entrees, coffees and desserts, I can only rate Le Bistro 2 stars. If there were 1/2 stars, I would give a rating of 2 1/2 stars. I would really like to return but am not sure at this point.

    (2)

  • Cynthia O.

    So we had a wonderful dinner here on a Saturday night for my boyfriend's birthday. We had a 6:30 reservation. We arrived early and were taken to a table in a mere matter of minutes. Now, here's where they lose one star, as I was sitting down and pulling my chair in, the seat cushion part of the chair came away from the legs and pinched my index finger under it. It was a not nice little surprise. My finger throbbed for a few minutes. After that, however, the rest of our meal went fairly smoothly. I did forget to mention this to them on our way out. The food was delicious. We ordered the ahi tartare which was just a hair's breadth shy of greatness. We both enjoyed it and were glad we ordered it but felt it could have used something, maybe some kind of acidity to really make it pop. My caesar's salad didn't look super special when it first came out but the dressing was magnificient and the croutons were perfection. They totally nailed it. My boyfriend got the pear salad and also enjoyed it. We both ended up ordering specials. He got the Colorado lamb which was 55 dollars and I ordered the surf and turf at 65 dollars. The surf and turf had lobster over small chunks of halibut on top of a kind of au gratin potato dish and roasted tomatoes, there was also a slider which I missed what the meat was made from but it was mixed in with cheese on the inside and was amazing. The ribeye was fatty and rich and delish as well as the litter finger potatoes that came with teh ribeye. My boyfriend's lamb, he ordered it medium rare and they cooked it perfectly. It was nice and fatty too. Then I'm sad to report I was too full to order the apple tart that I had planned, so instead I ordered the lilikoi sorbet, which was a bit underwhelming in the flavor department but was light, refreshing and the perfect end to my meal. My boyfriend got the complimentary creme brulee that they offer there, I was pleased that the waiter asked us at the beginning if we were celebrating anything so we didn't even have to bring it up on our own. Three servers came over and sang happy birthday. I tried a bite of the creme brulee, ach, so good, they perfectly glazed the top of it, it was like glass. We had a really great time here. Our server, while he had an ink stain on his shirt that kind of threw me when he first walked up, was attentive without being overbearing. We felt well taken care of for the time that we spent there. And yes, the waiters are all wearing jeans so feel free to wear some dressy jeans here, my boyfriend had toyed with wearing jeans but we weren't sure what to expect. We also liked the ambience of the main dining room, although, yes, the bathrooms are a little sketch, and we had to kind of walk through the back area of the kitchen to get to them. We also weren't sure what was meant as dressy and were a tige overdressed. So aloha shirts seem to suffice here, my boyfriend wore dress pants and a long sleeved dress shirt, but it was fine.

    (4)

  • Jean P.

    Saying the food is cooked to perfection would be an UNDERSTATEMENT! Le Bistro is one of my favorite eats on Oahu and a diamond in the rough of Niu Valley. You'd never expect 5 star dining when you drive by the shopping center but when you enter the restaurant, you feel like you've been transported to a quaint bistro in the heart of Paris. The atmosphere is very romantic, perfect for a date and the food.... oh my gosh, the food!! I had the lamb and it was cooked to utter perfection, the reduction sauce was superb. Every time I eat here, it gets better and better. Not suited for children but for a date night? You can't go wrong!

    (5)

  • Lisa M.

    Savory. Elegant. Memorable. Perfect. That's how our dinner was at Le Bistro. From the time we walked in, we were greeted with wonderful customer service. Our waiter was so kind, thoughtful and patient with is as we decided on a bottle of wine and apps to order. Wine: Sonoma Chardonnay Appetizers: ahi tartar and tomato/cheese fondue. I must say, the ahi was FAB!!! It was perfect, melt in your mouth tartar! Ahi with capers, avocado and all that goodness on some bread was the perfect combo! The fondue is not your typical fondue- the chefs version is creative, innovative and quite frankly unique. I won't spoil it for you- you just have to try it and appreciate the savory flavors that was created. Entree- the beef quartet, seabass with mushrooms First off, the beef quartet is very popular and it does NOT DISAPPOINT!! If you enjoy your beef, you've got to try it. It doesn't look filling at all, but it sure was for my husband. The sea bass....oh the seabass!!!! Dang! Who would have thought seabass could taste sooo good! This is the most delicate, moist fish I have had that's flavored so elegantly that you just have to sit back and enjoy every bite. Amazing!!!!! I love mushrooms, so the array that was perfectly arranged around and under the sea bass was just another exciting step to be inhaled. Ok, I'm not done! Surprisingly, we were full...by HAD to order the chocolate cake. Thanks to all the wonderful yelp comments I knew it would be a hit. AND IT WAS! I really don't think our dinner could go any better. Our waiter was so kind and generous, and very aware of the volume in our glasses. Food was perfectly cooked, presented and served. Ambiance was comfortable- although it could have been a bit colder and the tables are a bit close together. Parking is easy and so close! This is a must!!!!! Thank you Le Bistro!

    (5)

  • Shannon S.

    Colorado lamb was fantastic and the beef trio was divine the salads were fantastic and The creme Bruele was Divine along with the warm chocolate cake

    (5)

  • Marko C.

    Bravo, Le Bistro! Four Stars! I came here for dinner with three very close friends who touted this restaurant. I agree. It was a very nice experience. The restaurant is located in the old Swisse Inn location in Hawaii Kai next to Lung Fung. The restaurant has about 15 tables and it is a pretty tight squeeze. I found myself bumpping into people sitting at the next table often, and people walking in the aisles kept on bumpping my chair. For appetizer, I had the foie gras! BRAVO! The duck liver was served seared just right, with plenty of pink inside. It was served with a caramelized onion. Delicious and well prepared! Grade: A! For my main meal, I ordered the Sea Bass, topped with an extra order of Foie Gras. The Sea Bass was well cooked, as it had a nice char on the outside and it was tender on the inside. The foie gras was absolutely a perfect pairing for me. It was delicious. Although the fish was prepared well, I thought that the dish actually lacked taste. Perhaps it was becasue the foie gras was so important of a taste for me? Grade: B+ For dessert, I was tempted ot order another serving of foie gras, but decided on the Lychee Sorbet. The sorbet was nicely made and refreshing. No complaints. Grade: B+ Service was excellent. Prices were a bit high, but I'm willing to pay money for good food - which I got. Food Grade: B+ Service Grade: A- Worth the Money Grade: B+ Oberall Impression Grade: B+

    (4)

  • Franklin A.

    The only reason I did not give Le Bistro 5 stars is because I don't have very much experience with fancy dress restaurants. But to say that the food is cooked to perfection and that the staff and decor are elegant is an absolute understatement. From the moment you walk in you are transported to another time and place where dining is an event to be shared with loved ones or that special someone. I've been here a couple of times, both for special occasions, and the experience has been exquisite. I had the lamb shanks and they were amazing! The lamb was juicy and fell right off the bone and full of flavor. The potatoes were delicate and delicious. I'm not a wine expert and I don't pretend to be...so the waiter was nice enough to recommend a few wines in a range of prices. This was especially nice because I've had waiters recommend wines that are the most expensive and that's always a turn off for me. This is not necessarily a place that I would go to all the time. It is definitely a special occasion kind of restaurant experience. But for those looking to try something a little different and to experience a French bistro without traveling all the way to France...this is a great place and a hidden gem in Niu Valley.

    (4)

  • Denalee C.

    Le Bistro is a delightful ride for all your senses. But the two senses that will be treated most like a goddess are your sense of taste and sight. I suggest making reservations early. I called five days in advance and they only had their first and last seatings available for two people. So like the old folks we are, my friend and I arrived at 5pm. Believe it or not we weren't the first people in there. Le Bistro is very intimate, romantic and classy. At 6:25 pm, BOOM, the lights go down and the ambiance goes up. It was like the moment the previews end and the movie starts. We ordered the steamed onaga, rib eye and the bread pudding. The onaga was cooked perfectly and sitting in a sauce that I decided I'd like to swim in. Fill a pool and I'd gladly do laps. Buttery, flavorful, delicious. I even joked with my waiter that I'd like a straw. The rib eye was tender and juicy. The bread pudding came with caramel gelato. I've been searching Honolulu for good gelato and this one sets the standard. Creamy, sweet, amazing. The bread pudding was a bit more custardy that I'm used to but it was a sweet ending to a memorable meal. Regarding a treat for your eyes...there's only like two females who work here. The rest are males. And. They. Are. Dreamy.

    (5)

  • Lenny B.

    Went there on a Saturday night and we had reservations for a party of 5 at 7:00 pm. It was the first time for two of us. One of the ladies chose this restaurant to celebrate her 50th b-day. When we got there the hostess said our table was not ready. Then 20 minutes passed and still not ready. A few minutes later a waitress came out and asked if we wanted to order drinks and we said yes. She handed us the menu and said she'll be back. When she came back out, we knew what we wanted and ordered. As she was returning to go inside, I asked if we could sit on the chairs with a table outside, she said yes but I was puzzled she didn't offer instead of me asking. We waited another 25 minutes before our table was ready. The wait staff was very apologetic on the wait time and offered us escargot as appetizer on the house. Yummy my favorite :-). Once we were inside, service was great and the food was exceptional. I had the twice cooked duck, birthday girl had the fish special, the others had the short rib, which she said was one of the best ever short ribs!! one had the cioppino special which was presented in a rectangular plate instead if a bowl. I was a little disappointed on the chocolate cake as it was not warm and was just room temperature :-( Overall this is a great place and will return, but giving it three stars because of the wait time even though we had reservations and waited another 45 minutes for our table, and the dessert was not what I expected.

    (3)

  • Michele E.

    The service is always exceptional. The food is hit or miss. Last night the food was a definite miss. The lamb wasn't cooked to temperature, the escargot was not hot, and the sea bass was luke warm. It was a big disappointment with an equally big price.

    (3)

  • Alissa H.

    Came here for an anniversary dinner! This place is super cute on the inside and the staff is very nice and helpful. We ate the ahi tartare as an appetizer with a scallop salad and it was super delicious. For dinner i had some sort of sea bass with lobster sauce and it was soon amazing!! my boyfriend had a special trio that included the sea bass, the nagasaki steak, and the foie gras. This was super good as well! this place is definitely recommended and it is very easy to find.

    (5)

  • Sarah F.

    This place is very "mainland" to me. The food is delicious, the service excellent. I like the decor very much. I always order the scallops here, and have never regretted that. The ingredients the chef uses are obviously fresh. I always recommend this restaurant to friends, as it's such a nice place to come to. Great for dates!

    (4)

  • Kit W.

    Le Bistro is worth every penny, every star, every rave review!!! I have been dreaming of dining at Le Bistro ever since I heard about their roasted fig salad and it was such a treat to celebrate a special occasion here. There is plenty of parking since Le Bistro is part of Niu Valley Shopping Center. The restaurant has an unaffected elegance and romantic ambiance that are sure to please and set a nice tone for the evening. We had a reservation for 5:30 and were seated immediately. The service continued to impress throughout the evening. Our waiter was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. He brought us warm bread with butter as we waited for our appetizer. When I unwittingly dropped my dinner napkin, our waiter noticed and promptly got me a new one without making me feel embarrassed. When he arrived with our salad, he asked if we would like him to split it for us. Our water glasses were attentively refilled by various staff members. Needless to say, we felt very taken care of. For appetizer, we went with the roasted fig salad, which was pretty much as amazing as I had hoped it would be. Stuffed with Stilton blue cheese, lovingly wrapped in delicious bacon, and drizzled in a balsamic reduction sauce...the figs were phenomenal! For entree, I went with the pan fried truffle oil sea bass, which was stunning. The bass was moist and delicate with a killer sear. The shimeji mushrooms and truffle oil complemented with divine waves of umami. My boyfriend went with the short ribs, which he enjoyed. For dessert, we went with the roasted pear sundae, which I highly recommend. It came deconstructed with separate dishes for the ice cream, caramel, chocolate sauce, caramelized pear, and whipped cream. We wanted to try something we wouldn't usually see on a menu at other places and had so much fun eating this!

    (5)

  • Addie L.

    Perhaps it was an off night for them because of several execution issues with what is supposed to be their signature dishes. Let's start with the appetizers. The escargot ($10) has too much garlic and butter, it overwhelms the dish. The french onion soup ($10) has the right amount gruyere cheese, even has a nice crisp to it, onions were sweet but it is missing the intense beef flavor. The foie gras ($20) was good but lacked the sear and crispiness. Average appetizers. The entrees: the duck ($33) was slightly undercooked, meat was a little rubbery as a result and the skin was not crispy. A little disappointing. The beef quartet ($40) was excellent, it gives you a good sampling of the different beef styles. But one disappointing thing is the foie gras burger was way too salty and burnt, a big miss, The star of the night was the rack of lamb ($39), cooked to a perfect medium, very tender, seasoned perfectly, and the presentation was well laid out. The dessert star is the apple crisp, a must order. It was my mother in laws birthday and my wife had to tell them not once (when making reservations), not twice (told the waiter after ordering) but THREE (after getting the bill) times when finally came around to wish her a happy birthday. This is a gigantic faux pas and not what you expect for the prices you are paying in this restaurant. We are really irritated by this and almost dipped the rating into two star territory. If are looking for a place to celebrate a birthday and similar food, check out Cafe Miro..

    (3)

  • Zaneth Y.

    I've been to many fine dining restaurants and would consider Le bistro a top favorite. Was my first time here. Parking: open parking Atmosphere: quite sophisticated and was not that busy considering I went on a weekday. The restroom was kind of an issue considering the fact you have to go through a walk way and pass the drink station where the servers are in your way and kind of made it awkward. There are two stalls in the ladies room and one stall was locked filled with im assuming cleaning supplies which consider to only have one stall Open. Service: the service was quite professional and knowledgable on their recommendations when you aren't sure about what to order. I went with a group and we all ordered different appetizers and entrees and I would have to say all delicious and tasty! If you ordered meat, sometimes asking how you want it cooked doesn't really Come out the way u want it. But I'm not going to make that an issue. It was still tasty and delightful. My top dishes : escargot, veal , and the peach sundae to top it off! Overall pricing : considering spending $50-$60 per person . Ordering wine can be quite more. Great for date nights and family occasions. Don't be afraid to bring the kids if they can be well behaved.

    (4)

  • Kanoe I.

    Whenever Le Bistro is mentioned, I always hear good things about it. People love it here! We recently had a girl's night out and met here.....I wanted to see what the hype was all about. I decided to order two appetizers and split an entree. I needed to try the French Onion Soup (my fave). Loved it!!! The soup itself wasn't too salty (like most versions elsewhere), the onions were sweet, and it had just the right amount of cheese. Savory and delicious! Will have it again. I also ordered the escargot....I liked it too. Paired with bread, it was the perfect dish. Yumm. The soup was $10, escargot $12. Worth it. I shared the New Zealand Salmon cooked to perfection. Not rare or dry, but just right. It was mixed with fresh greens, which made it healthy and refreshing. That was $30. I didn't order dessert but my friends ordered the bread pudding and an apple tart. Both were thoroughly enjoyed. The restaurant is quaint and very busy on a Friday night. Special thanks to our server Curtis, who offered suggestions, explained the dishes, and was very attentive. An overall good experience. Will be back for another delicious meal.

    (5)

  • Nadia K.

    My girlfriends and I came here to celebrate my birthday, which was a popular idea judging by the numerous times we heard the servers singing happy birthday. I had the surf and turf which included onaga and lobster, kobe slider with foie gras, and wagyu filet. It was delicious and I cleared all three plates. For dessert we ordered the roasted pear sundae and apple tarte and they gave us the creme brulee complimentary for my birthday. The apple tarte is a must order. I probably could have eaten it by myself. Service is excellent. Le Bistro is a great place for a date night or dinner with friends. If you can't find parking in the lot, be prepared to park on the street and walk.

    (4)

  • Jenel O.

    Le Bistro is located in Aina Haina now next to Gyotaku (formerly Swiss Inn area) and Lung Fung. I've come here a few times in the past and it's always delicious. The table chose oysters, fois gras and escargot for appetizers, which I didn't eat so I can't comment on them. The butter/garlic sauce left in the escargot plate is delicious though! The only downfall is the lack of bread they give you to soak it all up. They give about 6 pieces per escargot order but each piece is roughly the size of a quarter. Gone in no time! We had to ask for more bread several times. I think both the oysters and fois were on the specials menu so you won't see it on the printed menu. I had the French onion soup to start. I've ordered this each time I've come here and it usually does not disappoint. In fact, my sister-in-law and I were saying how it is calling our name and it is one of the best. We must've jinxed ourself because it was either a new recipe or a bad batch. The broth needed salting and there was lack of depth and richness to it. I had the braised short ribs for dinner and you can't really go wrong with these. Very tasty and so tender. It comes with mashed potatoes and topped with a horseradish type sauce. My nieces enjoyed eating some of this. If you plan to get it for kids or to share with kids, I'd recommend asking for the horseradish sauce on the side. I finished off with the apple tart - this is always a winner too! Thin pastry puff type crust with thinly sliced apples and crystalized sugar on top. YUM! I would definitely recommend this dessert. Service was great - our server seemed knowledgeable, friendly and he was quick with timing between courses just right.

    (4)

  • Edna M.

    My husband and I took a trip here last night for dinner. The place is so cute inside. I loved the atmosphere. Service was great. Food was delicious. Looking at the front door you could never guess that it would be such a delightful restaurant. For appetizers we ordered the Hudson valley foie gras which was your average foie gras, good though. The dressing in the Caesar was very tasty. I ordered the Colorado lamb chops special which was very well seasoned and delicious. My husband ordered the surf and turf special which consisted of a foie gras slider, ribeye, and halibut with a lobster cream sauce. For dessert I ordered the apple tart with vanilla ice cream, I was so full already, but it was sooooo good. My husband ordered the chocolate cake which he enjoyed a lot. Most likely will be back.

    (4)

  • Bogdan K.

    Well if you want a great place for good wine and steak Well look no further, the beef quarter which was just added to the menu will make you feel like the first time you had a good steak, like really good ! If bored call me I'll join you !

    (4)

  • Corey A.

    Started off the evening with nice Cabernet. Coupled that with escargot, ahi tartare, oysters, and marrow. Excellent!!! Dinner for me was a well prepared halibut. We also sampled the sea bass, beef quartet, and bouillabaisse. As for dessert...Breathtaking!! Our server was excellent for our party of 8!!

    (5)

  • Russel M.

    Le Bistro just gets better and better. It's been our favorite restaurant since the first time we dined there several years ago. The Veal Chop, Quartet, Fresh Fish are stellar. The new addition of Bone Marrow is absolutely amazing. Desserts are fantastic but the fave is still Apple Tart...

    (5)

  • Jennifer A.

    Love love love Le Bistro! The restaurant is located in Niu Valley with ample free parking. The food is French fusion. Just know that they are closed on Tuesdays and I would recommend making reservations cause it can get pretty busy. I haven't been here in awhile but try to go at least once a year. Last night we took advantage of restaurant week which included three courses per $50 per person. If you decide to go during restaurant week you can look up the menu online at restaurantweekhawaii.com . The menu is from November 17-23. For the first course I got the French onion soup which was cheesy goodness. My husband ordered the Burrata with slow roasted tomatoes, Cipollini onions, and Arugula on grilled Pugliese county bread. I didn't get a chance to try it, once I turned my head he pretty much devoured it. I guess it was delish. The main entree I ordered the swordfish and my husband got the short ribs with Gorgonzola slider so we could have a taste of each. The swordfish was ok but the short ribs I couldn't get enough of. For dessert we had the apple tart with cool whip and the raspberry blueberry tart. I really enjoyed the apple tart out of the two. If you're not ordering from the restaurant week menu they have many delicious items on the menu. Some of my favorites are the beef quartet and the escargot with French bread. Bon appetit! Hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

    (5)

  • Amy G.

    EXCEPTIONAL! I can't remember the last time I've been to a restaurant and enjoyed every dish from start to finish. Funny thing was, I came here not expecting much from this place and left wanting to come back over and over again for special occasions. Originally, this place was picked because they served escargot and the person taking me knew how much I loved escargot, but sadly, most restaurants here don't do the dish justice. Every restaurant uses the same ingredients, but they're never cooked and infused properly. Le Bistro, on the other hand, hands down my FAVORITE escargot place and for the price? You get 6 pieces for UNDER $11. How crazy good is that deal? It came out PIPING hot, for one, and perfectly infused the butter and garlic together. One of those places where extra house bread is a must because that sauce alone, is a winner. BTW, before I move on to other dishes, their house bread is actually toasted. WOAH. Many places will bring out french bread but it's just room temp and no one likes bread at room temperature with butter. The only downside was the butter was not at room temperature so there were big holes in my bread :( Foie gras: one of their specials and it was just lovely. A great portion size and perfectly paired with what the waiter said was an apple reduction? which was a surprise but I loved the sweetness it brought to this dish. I've only had foie gras at a few other places and this would have to also be on the top places for me to get it at. Lamb: I can't remember which lamb I got but it was perfectly cooked medium rare. It was lamb that I actually cared to eat. I'm definetly returning to try other dishes on their menu especially for both escargot and foie gras. The only downside, besides from cold butter, was I felt that service was a little lacking for me. Our server was nice, but attention wasn't completely there because attention was given to this other table the whole time so the process for me to get in an out probably took an extra 20 minutes. We also had to ask for a refill on water once we finally got our server to pass our table because we've been out for some time. but that won't keep me from returning here.

    (5)

  • Patrick G.

    Thank you again Honolulu Restaurant Week 2014 for introducing me to an exceptional French restaurant that I am dying to go back to. Everything about Le Bistro was perfect: the food, service, ambience, everything. The first sign that this meal was going to be great was the fact that reservations were very sparse. I had to settle for a Thursday night to eat at a normal dinner time (normal = not before five or after eight). The meal made me forget about the inconvenient reservation times though. It started with and incredible introduction to the menu (full and restaurant week) from the staff. They were very cordial and knowledgeable. I felt like I was in good hands. As for the food, the restaurant week meal included a choice of three appetizers, three entrees, and two desserts. I went with the burrata and bread appetizer, half of the beef quartet (gorgonzola slider and short ribs), and the apple tart. Just as I thought each course would not be any better, the next one arrived and I was blown away again. Literally everything was perfect. It was also a good sign that everyone around me seemed to be savoring their meal as well. Overall, I would say that every restaurant should serve food this good. Maybe not at these prices, but this good. I would love to eat here so much more often, but I can only keep this in my special events/nice occasions rotation. I would highly recommend this place to anyone and everyone whether they go for restaurant week or not. The meal was one of the best I have had on this island.

    (5)

  • Al D.

    Perhaps my favorite restaurant on the island. Everything is delicious. Great for dates.

    (5)

  • Sean C.

    parking: large parking lot in front the cost: $60 per person the food: foie gras appetizer, bone marrow appetizer, escargot appetizer, beef quartet, apple tart the drinks: great wine selection reservations: yes, recommended restrooms: yes, a little dirty given how fancy the place is This nice french establishment on Kalanianaole on your way to Hawaii Kai is a pretty well kept secret. There's a large parking lot up front. The restaurant is a dimly lit space with a large seating area with decorative Mediterranian accents throughout. The place is slightly rustic and quite romantic. The foie gras appetizer is a nice portion and great to start your meal. It is seasoned well. The bone marrow appetizer is skippable. The piece of bone has a crust that I found too salty. The escargot appetizer was buttery and well made. The beef quartet is a nice dish with beef prepared 4 ways (perhaps 3 in reality) but get it medium rare to get the full taste of the meat. The foie gras burger actually has the foie gras fat infused into a burger patty which makes for a delicious oily goodness. The apple tart is very good. The crust is buttery and flakey and the apples are bruleed to perfection. In the end, I thought $60 for the amount of food that we got in addition to a nice bottle of wine was really worth it. Overall, a very nice French restaurant not in town. Get the foie gras, beef quartet, and the apple tart! Perfect for when you need a place to go for a romantic dinner.

    (4)

  • Christey C.

    This review is based on the food. They would get 4 stars if it weren't for my fiance's ribeye steak coming out rare, like bloody rare. He sent it back and asked for medium rare. 3 minutes later it comes out, surprise, still rare. It was my bday, so he didn't want to make a fuss. We packed the rare ribeye to take home, and I let my fiance have my entree... What an expensive bummer. I also wished for better side dishes to accompany such rich food. Not just carrots and asparagus with steak. They did sing happy bday, which was nice and embarassing. They sent a comp dessert after I had already ordered chocolate cake. I ate both, since I didn't get to enjoy my entree. I'm kicking myself for not choosing Alan Wongs instead...

    (2)

  • Laura D.

    I've been here two or three times and always leave satisfied. The food is substantial, well-prepared, and very good. The service is also very good. It's middle of the road in terms of cost--maybe a little more than what you pay at another restaurant with a similar menu. Notable dishes: The corn salad, the sea bass, and the quartet of beef (didn't have this myself--my partner gets this every time)

    (4)

  • Emi H.

    I feel as though I've been cheated all these years. It's like one of those romance novels where the heroine runs away from her true love because of some crazy misunderstanding. She thinks he's either cheated on her or loves another, but the entire time she's been away trying to forget him. Little does she know he's secretly been waiting for her to come back but is too stubborn and prideful to tell her. She finally comes back home because of a family celebration and from across the room their eyes lock. They are both older, but the memories and the flame of their love still flickers. Two hundred pages later after some tragic accident or a situation where they get stranded somewhere together, they finally break down and admit their love to one another. Everything becomes clear and she feels foolish now that she knows it was all a big misunderstanding. Her heart breaks because of the time they have lost together, but she promises that from this day forward everything will be different! She will be here for him for the rest of her days!!! Yes, 'Pride And Prejudice' is my favorite novel of all time and I have fallen so hard for Mr. Darcy in ways you may never understand. It's been five years since my last visit to Le Bistro and after a very mediocre first dining experience I vowed not to return. Unbeknownst to me, I had not ordered the right dishes and I did not experience the magic of this little neighborhood gem my first time around. Well dear friends, this weekend I enjoyed the most mind blowing dinner and my opinion has done a complete 180. My stomach is still orgasming from the tender cuts of meat, the creamy escargot, the savory sweet prawns and the toasted points dipped in buttery cheese. I could go on and on and on and on and on about my dinner experience but all you have to know is that Le Bistro is now my favorite place on Oahu to eat dinner. Great for romantic dinners, special gatherings and they have a small wine room in the back if you have a party of twelve. Make sure you share everything so that you can experience as many dishes as your stomach can possible hold. Worth every pretty penny! As Elizabeth Bennett may have said: "I have been a fool and have allowed my opinions to prejudice me from seeing the beauty of my true love. Le Bistro is my Mr. Darcy!!!"

    (5)

  • Herb E.

    Have been to this restaurant 5 times in last few years, but no more. Our waiter was very well versed on the menu and its preparations, but in spite of being a very friendly fellow we had a hard time getting follow on service on a Thursday night and the place was not that occupied during our early (6:30) seating. My rib eye was nice and pink (as ordered) but came out after a long wait for all of our dishes, and was barely luke warm, but nice quality beef nonetheless. We all had a long wait for our salads as well as main courses. The men's restroom smelled badly, and upon looking around it was pretty obvious this ownership is not focused on cleanliness re mold and sloppy grouting etc. And so what does that tell you about their culture (no pun intended) and their kitchen and food handling? This was the last of about 5 times we have been to this upscale destination. Disappointed about this, but hopefully management reads Yelp.

    (2)

  • Jen B.

    Went here for a group dinner last night. They have a small room in back to accommodate a group. From appetizers to dessert everything was on point! James, our server was very attentive and accommodating. The escargot was buttery goodness. Every entree ordered was great. Among our group the entrees consisted of ribeye, beef quartet, sea bass, lamb, and a veal/pasta dish. For dessert we ordered one of each. The hot chocolate cake was my favorite! Would definitely recommend this place!

    (5)

  • Eunice F.

    Finally got a chance to see what the hype was about... Tons of parking and in the shopping center where gyotaku is.... Quaint atmosphere inside... Reservations recommended... On the pricey side but not impressed with the food flavors there. And I would say this is more French fusion food not real French cuisine... More a 3.5 star rating but I'll be generous... Escargot was pretty good, flavorful but drowning in too much butter. The French bread they serve with it, mediocre... Crispy on the outside but I wish it was served warm.... Caprese salad... Tomatoes were cut in chunks and weren't ripe... Hard to find good tomatoes here on the island I guess? Lamb was very good. Thyme crusted, very flavorful and cooked perfectly! :) Surf n turf was so so... The slider was way under cooked and raw in the middle... Which made it not edible for us.... Lobster was cooked with no complaints and the steak served with it was ok... Just super fatty but tender... Dessert was the best part... The poached pear sundae and apple tart together was delicious. The apple tart had a nice crispy pastry shell and the apples in the middle were sweet and flavorful then we added the caramel and ice cream from the pear sundae which made it even more tasty! Service was good. They kept our drinks full and the food was served in a timely manner. Give them an "A" for presentation of food... "A" for service but "C+" on taste/flavors

    (4)

  • Marie I.

    I have only been here for political functions with set menus so I was happy I finally got to enjoy Le Bistro's menu. The ambiance, food, and service was wonderful! No wonder it was packed!

    (5)

  • Pam P.

    Wow. Still perfect I hope this place never changes. Please please don't change. It's still a go to for your special occasion. The pictures tells it all.

    (5)

  • Valerie M.

    Spontaneous Sunday dinner. 12th Ave Grill was closed and so was Town. Drove to Hau Tree Lanai but no parking due to the Jason Mraz concert at the Shell. Decided to head east and first stop was Le Bistro. Actually Assagio Kahala would've been a good choice, but I was on the wrong side of the freeway. All I can say about this restaurant is, I have met my match. I thought I made a decent sauteed foie gras, but Le Bistro hits it. All I could think of while savoring morsels of this delicious piece of heaven, was I'm not worthy.. I'm not worthy. And I shamelessly used the french bread to sop up all the savory goodness. I cleaned the plate like my dog does when I give him leftover Sunday breakfast! Oh well, the foie gras set the bar for the rest of the evening and I was not disappointed. Service from my favorite Frenchy waiter added to the ambience. Bon appetit! No valet parking needed or required. Lots of free parking in the lot. And if you can't get in to Le Bistro, there's always Gyotaku Japanese, Lung Fung Chinese or KFC restaurants in the area to choose from.

    (5)

  • Randall F.

    Located in a non-touristy area that requires a drive from Waikiki. We really enjoyed the service and creative and tasty dishes. Lot's of care and detail in the preparation and presentation. Very comfortable and enjoyable.

    (4)

  • Phil R.

    Food & atmosphere fantastic! Wife & I finally got a date night together after a few months and decided to give this place a try after repeated nudging from one of my co-workers(definite foodie) who's opinion I trust! Glad we listened too...well she's never steered me wrong yet! Wife had the caprese salad her go to appetizer at any restaurant...according to her it was amazing! I was too busy eating my delicious bone marrow...yup! I said bone marrow...yummy goodness seasoned perfectly... wife got the beef quartet special & I got the pork chop....ohhhh man! Im filipino....pork is what my people know...and that was some GOOOOD pork! It was hands down the BEST piece of pork i've ever eaten at a restaurant! I was too busy enjoying my pork chop to sample all of my wife's beef...but the short ribs were awesome (not sure if better then Roy's...but definitely awesome)....but her wagyu slider was just WOW! Enjoyed all the food so much that I didn't even miss the usual side of rice we locals love to eat at every meal hahaha! By dessert we were just too full so we shared the lychee sorbet....not a huge lychee fan, but this sorbet was perfect...definitely would come back just to try the other desserts... I would've given this place 5 stars but for some reason my wife was really bothered by the fact that the waiters wore jeans....I said she's crazy...but oh well...plus our waiter was a little weird. I asked him a few questions about the beer and appetizers and he came off a little arrogant too me...but whatever...didnt let it bother me that much, he DID steer me towards that pork chop :-)

    (4)

  • Jason D.

    The food was good, not great, and it was very pricey. The waiter was just ok but you don't go to a place like this for ok service. I've had better service at Zippy's, no joke! Plus, it was my wife's Bday and it kind of sucks that we had a lame dinner. Maybe if your old and look like you got money, they will treat you better.

    (1)

  • Mari K.

    Le Bistro turned me from a semi-vegetarian to a meat lover....! Came here for my birthday dinner a few weeks ago for the first time and had a really great experience. Every dish that came out was, for a lack of better words, "broke da mouth". For appetizers we ordered Foie Gras. I was expecting a small piece, sushi sized, but what came out was 2 big pieces (like that of a prime rib cut at a carving station) drizzled in a rich sauce. After a few bites I was good, but my man did not cease to disappoint and he managed to eat the whole thing. For the main dish, I ordered the meat sampler special of the day which included 5 different types and cuts of meat that were on the menu. Why I ordered this, I have no idea since I hardly eat meat, but I thoroughly enjoyed every dish! There was a sample of filet, rib eye, wagyu burger, short ribs and their steak. Each and every one had a few bites worth and was just full of flavor! I'm so glad I ordered this because each meat was SO GOOD and I can't imagine if i just ordered one and had to eat just that. Some meats also came with vegetables and starch so you for sure to be full. My man ordered the special fish of the day, Opah, and that too was very flavorful and cooked perfectly. Came with cooked vegetables and rice. And for desert we had a complimentary creme brulee for my birthday. So yummy! Thank you Le Bistro for a great birthday dinner :) and for my man for finally taking me here after promising for 2 years!

    (5)

  • Brandy W.

    One of the places I will always recommend to people looking for delicious food that's worth the price. As others have mentioned, RANDOM shopping center. I really wouldn't imagine placing such a nice french restaurant next to.... a KFC... or .... a church. That hasn't stopped such a loyal following from clogging up the parking lot. On a Friday night, during our famous ladies night out, we were at war with other cars to find nearby parking. The lot is pretty large, if you don't mind parking at the other end past the church and walking. If you reservation is at 7, you will be seated EXACTLY at 7. This place is so popular that they don't have the room to seat you early. This was perfectly acceptable since the outdoor bistro-like seating offers you a taste of what is in store once you step inside. What service! Roy's and Nobu can't even compare to the service offered here. You have a server and bus pretty much dedicated to your table. If you leave for the restroom, you will come back with your seat tucked in and your napkin refolded.. every time. If they miss that chance to reset your space, they are super apologetic. Really it's OK! I was going to screw with all of it anyway. I ordered the beef quartet everyone raves about and for good reason. It was a party of flavors in my mouth until the very last bite. Clearly this is their specialty as each small dish is cooked to its own perfection. I'm usually not a foi gras fan, but it took the slider into the stratosphere with flavor. What a fantastic pairing. Unless you are a vegetarian, don't even bother looking at the menu. Order this. Lastly, do not judge this place by its bathroom. It really is the sketchiest part of the restaurant, but the owner clearly decided to focus on the food and the wait staff rather than the design of the restroom. I'm A-OK with that!

    (5)

  • Candy T.

    Where can I start.....the first time we came here it was just b/c and we've heard the hype was extremely good. For our first time and curiosity we always order pupu style and the waiter was honest and explained every speciality/menu item so meticulously...we had to do the 3 course menu style!! Of course we had escargot (love it), hauula tomato greens with vinaigrette, foie gras and beef quartet, to our delight all were such a delicacy! We loved the food so much and services was so great that I just had to take my husband back there again for his birthday surprise! On the day of his birthday we had; onion soup, hauula tomato greens with vinaigrette (again), tartar ahi (must try this) and beef quartet (again)!! Also to top things off we of course had a glass of Moet Brut Champagne to indulge in our luxury taste of elegancy. I definitely would go back to this restaurant! Well worth the $ spent and time. Wish we had much french restaurant's in town...

    (5)

  • Kimo M.

    Our reservation was at 5:00 on a Saturday. Nice and quiet. Great food. One year anniversary, so they gave a complimentary Creme Brûlée, everything was delicious!

    (5)

  • K C.

    The food was awesome. We were seated after our 830 pm reservation time but we were compensated with a dish of escargot - brilliantly prepared. We ordered the French onion soup, fresh oysters, Madagascar shrimp and foie gras as appetizers. All excellent. I could have died happy after just that. We paired out meal with a nice white wine, Clean Slate. The main dishes, the beef quartet and sea bass were both delicious. Our sever was attentive and polite. Perfect dinner date on a Saturday evening :)

    (5)

  • Jean L.

    Celebrated a family bday dinner. The onaga with leeks was moist, flavor-packed and I was not disappointed. Our waiter was Mark. We'll be requesting him next time. So helpful and professional in that unmistakable European way. He even walked us to the door, treating us as true guests. Our apple tart and berries tart were excellent. We ate nearly all of it. Mark persuaded the birthday girl to have the last 1/4 of hers for breakfast. A wonderful night of the best meal from start to finish.

    (5)

  • Bev L.

    Great service. I ordered the filet, medium rare, but I think I'll get it medium next time. I should have stopped at scallops only. The rib eye is better than the filet. They also do creme brûlée and sing happy birthday to u. Justice was a good waiter. He did good.

    (5)

  • Sonsohn T.

    This place is my favorite fancy-ish dinner place. If you don't know what to get, the opakapaka or onaga is an excellent choice as well as their special beef quartet. Never fails in satisfy taste!! Usually the soft shell crab is a geat appetizers but escargot is a great substitute!!!

    (5)

  • Tania L.

    SHAME ON YOU to the hostess who couldn't make eye contact or CRACK A SMILE for Valentine's Day. It's not my problem that you're working or you just got reamed at by your manager or you're tired/hungover/PMSing/fighting with the bf or simply have an attitude problem. If you read this, please understand the importance of the host position. They're the first and last impressions... I don't care how underpaid you think you are or how you think you're too good for the position; take that up with your boss. Kudos to the service and the food. Most of them were very courteous and professional. Most. Aside from the really tight turnaround (allowing 1 1/2 hrs for a complete meal at Le Bistro kind of ruins the experience, but mostly understandable since it was VD), it was a great experience, as usual. Tried the Hall Sauvignon Blanc and was VERY impressed -- not "expensive" and tasted very good. And had their apple tart with creme fraiche... yum!

    (4)

  • Jennifer C.

    Fantastic! Definitely one of the best French restos on the island! Service is great. The wine selection is incredible. The apps... what did we have. Oh, the oysters are yumm, the special for the day shrimp with tomato based sauce, the sea bass (must admit was so so), and the creme brulee. All solid choices. Not a land meat eater BUT I must say the meat sampler with the burger, filet mignon, and others served on individual mini plates looked and SMELLED really good. Definitely a date place!

    (4)

  • Keiko P.

    Delicious as usual. The Quartet and the Apple Pie is literally to die for. The service and food is exceptional. Thank you for a memorable experience for my grandma's 80th BDAY!

    (5)

  • Michelle S.

    Professional service, elegantly presented and delicious fine dining! Not to be missed!

    (5)

  • Shay F.

    I had to check out the veggie platter here after it got featured in the magazine. So I went for the veggie platter...and OMG, it was so good. I loved EVERYTHING. There were so many different flavors all busting in my mouth...and very filling! The desserts...the creme brulee and the warm chocolate cake didn't tickle my pickle.... So...I'll be coming back just for the veggie platter...not for the desserts. Yelp 365 Challenge #199/365

    (4)

  • Denise L.

    Hands down, one of my favorite French restaurants I've eaten at! My love took me here to celebrate my birthday (therefore, review is long overdue) and it was a really nice, romantic, & DELICIOUS dinner! The duck was really good, with a fresh "duck taste" if that even exists. ;) The beef quartet was good, and the FRENCH ONION SOUP was spectacularrrrrrrrr! Cute creme brulee with a candle for a complimentary dessert and the staff sings to you too. It's good to note that the staff is a group of primarily male waiters. (I didn't notice any waitresses) So I guess it's a good place to bring your girlfriends if they are single ladies and want to be serenaded to!

    (5)

  • Stephen H.

    Me: [To our waiter, Marc]. What's in the sauce Marc? Marc: It's a mushroom sauce. Me: D'oh! [Oh, so that's what is meant by "Haumakua & shimeji MUSHROOMS, truffle essence" on the menu.] [My enthusiasm for my "Pan Roasted Sea Bass" deflated a bit by the uninspired response.] [I'll bet Rod U. could've deconstructed this sauce for me.] [I think better of asking about the bass. ("What kind of bass is this?" --"From the sea.")] [My combobulation regained, I press on.] Where are you from Marc? I can't place your accent. Marc: I'm Swiss but lived in France. Me: How long have you been in Hawaii? [I ask, but I recognize Marc from when he was at Phillipe Paolo's around 1985] Marc: Thirty-four years. And I still haven't been able to lose the accent. Me: Don't. I love it. Marc is disarmingly personable. With his wonderful French accent, we felt like we were dining in a Paris bistro. Marc even threw in a "bon appetit!" and "voila!" in his presentation. Those words just have to be said with an authentic French accent for full, delightful impact. And the food? Tres magnifique! The "Tartare of Ahi" with Maui onion, Gorgonzola cheese, capers, and olive oil tantalized. No...set my appetite ABLAZE. My bass from the sea was perfect with a light crisp on the skin, and the mildly flavored meat paired oh so well with the sauce, and a very good Riesling. The "Escargot de Bourgogne", and "Seared Day Boat Scallops 'Mano de Leon'" also got raves from my daughter. The cozy surroundings added to the familiar bistro feeling, and made for a wonderful evening for me and my family. We'll be back special occasion or no. I highly recommend Le Bistro.

    (5)

  • Jamie M.

    I'm drooling just thinking about this place. My fiancé took me here for a birthday dinner, and it just so happened it was restaurant week. We ordered the prix fixe menu, and it was only like fifty dollars. What a value. I had a pumpkin appetizer, chicken, and a berry tart for dessert. They even threw a creme brûlée in for my birthday. We had a bottle of some red wine from Chile. Service from Curtis was exceptional. We never had an empty wine glass, and he explained in detail each and every dish. It was a great way to unwind after a difficult work day. The place is intimate, but the service and food are top notch. I'm wondering why it took me so long to try this place out. This place may be my new favorite restaurant; it is simply exceptional.

    (5)

  • Shaun G.

    The sophisticated atmosphere, refined decor, and soft lighting can be intimidating to someone who's average first stop is Zippys... As we were sat and shown our menus I prepared myself for a pompous waiter to mock my pronunciation of things like Foie gras. My assumptions were quelled however when we were met with very friendly staff who knew the menu in and out. After ordering a myriad of delectables from the menu we were served some of the best food I've ever had. Flavor, texture and presentation was on point. You would never have assumed the quality of service and food in a little restaurant tucked away in the Niu Valley shopping center, but definitely one of the best restaurants on the island.

    (5)

  • Rodney H.

    Now i know why this place is consistently busy!!! Great food and wait staff, reasonably priced. Took my two adult children there for dinner and they thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The beef dishes were wonderfully prepared and the rack of lamb - to die for!!! Will definitely go there again and again. Corkage is reasonable so carry in a great bottle of wine to complement the meal.

    (5)

  • Angelica A.

    This is definitely one of my favorite restaurants on the island if not my favorite. Went here on Saturday with my family for my brothers birthday. The service here is so spectacular...i wish i remembered our waiters name but he is awesome! He has a really strong french accent so for those of you who've been here before I'm sure you know who I'm talking about. He always made sure we had plenty of lavosh and bread. I swear every time we looked he was bringing 3 more plates of lavosh. My younger brother (not the birthday boy) must have ate like 3lbs of it. He absolutely loves it...even as a joke in the end we ordered him some lavosh with whip cream...which he was happy to gobble up! As for the food we ordered escargot, oyster shooters, french onion soup and caprese salad for appetizers. All of which were awesome...the escargot here is absolutely amazing and they gave us extra bread to soak up the wonderful garlic sauce it was marinated in. For our main entrees we had seabass, rack of lamb, ribeye bone-in steak, filet mignon skewers and the opah. Everything was great it was my first time ordering duck in a french restaurant and they suggest you order it rare...which i must say kind of worried me at first so i decided to get it medium rare and let me say OMG...it was amazing. I let everyone try a piece and we each gave it a thumbs up. Since a lot of my family members have never been here before we all decided to give each other a taste of all our food so i got to try everything. Everything was fantastic that i can't really say what my favorite was because they were all good in their own way. I'd say my top 3 items would be the ribeye, lamb and duck. Next time though i think i'll try the manilla clams pasta...it looked 'onolicious. For dessert they brought my brother a complimentary creme brulee it was mind blowing...perfect absolutely perfect. We also ordered the spumoni, berry cobbler, apple torte and bread pudding. The apple torte was a little over sweet for everyone but everything else was great. I really enjoyed the spumoni and berry cobbler, I'd definitely order those again. Overall it was a great dinner and everyone had such a wonderful time. Even my younger brother who is the toughest critic of us all said that this was one of the best meals he's had in a long time.

    (5)

  • Daniel F.

    worst restaurant I have ever ate at the food was cold and over priced and the owner alan was very pretentious the service was second rate at best and the decor was out dated.The over all cleanliness of the place was atrocious.The plates were not clean and I saw several cockroaches

    (1)

  • Demur E.

    May I just say this place will make your eyes roll to the back of your head in taste bud ecstasy. To celebrate my friend F's b-day, a group of us headed out to Le Bistro for some good food and conversation. I have never had a mediocre meal here...everything is very, very good. Food: Excellent. The four of us each had a different salad ($7-$10): blood orange, heirloom tomato, Kahuku corn, and I had the cinnamon fig stuffed with bourgin cheese. The cinnamon did not really come through for me, but otherwise it was wonderful. It may seem like the salads are overdressed because it looks like a lot of balsamic vinaigrette, but the taste is so mild with such good balance that the salads actually are not overdressed. I usually order the rib-eye steak when I go here (because it comes with this fantastic sauce and is sooo tender and cooked to perfection), but this time there was a surf and turf special that intrigued me. It came with a little Kobe hamburger stuffed with foie gras on a mini bun, a Madagascar shrimp with garlic and butter, and several slices of the tenderest, most flavorful fillet that ever came from a cow. It came with some sauteed fingerling potatoes. I ate everything. No take-homes for me. My friend C had the pork chop (at least 2 inches thick) which was shellacked (in a good way) in some fruit sauce that turned mahogany on the meat. R had the chicken and mushrooms which also was a good portioned serving of two grilled chicken breasts (juicy with a yummy sauce). F had the sea bass with chanterelle mushrooms (moist, flaky and flavorful). Everyone enjoyed their food immensely. Though stuffed already, through sheer force of will, we managed to put away two desserts. Because it was F's b-day, she got a free creme brulee, which was silky, creamy and a tiny bit eggy. The sugar was a tad burnt on top giving it a slightly bitter flavor, but I rather they over blow-torch the sugar than have a topping that is pale, doesn't "crack" and still is granular. We also ordered the bread pudding which was buttery, but not overwhelming. It came with vanilla bean ice cream. Service: Frankly, it was kind of slow. They give you ample time to savor the food and have in-depth conversations between courses. The place was packed, so perhaps the kitchen was backed up. It also took awhile to get my water refilled (I drink like a camel after a long journey), but once the restaurant was not as full, our table got more attention that way. The wait staff were knowledgeable and friendly. Ambiance: We went on a Saturday night and it was packed when we got there (7:30p.m.) About 9 p.m. the restaurant began clearing. Le Bistro manages to be cheerful even though the lighting is dimmed. It is comfortable and elegant. They manage to have a neighborhood feel...but you know you're uptown. My only criticism is you have to go through the prep place to get to the bathroom. I felt like I was dodging wait and kitchen staff coming and going! Overall: Worth going back to time and time again. The food is consistently of a great caliber and I am always satisfied when I leave. The meals are well-prepared with care taken in its presentation. The wine list is fairly extensive and the whole eating experience is pleasurable. Hint: Let the wait staff know if you are celebrating a special occasion; and be sure to make reservations on the weekends, or you may not be able to get seated.

    (5)

  • C S.

    This is my absolutely favorite of Oahu. The specials run out, so book your time there early! Go with friends (not just your hot date), so that you can share many many appetizers. It's a little pricey, but well worth it.

    (5)

  • Eric S.

    this is one of my favorite fine dines of all time that ive been too it rates right up there with hokus and roys hawaii kai. i took my gf for her bday last week as i try to take her somewhere new for every special occasion and i wanted to go cuz ive heard some great things about this place and wanted to give it a try. first of all i love the fact they space out the meals its truly european style they want you to sit and enjoy rather then rush kick you out and try to get as many covers as possible they already know there gonna make a profit becuz the food is seriously good. even on a thursday night they were pretty packed last seating is at 9 and we were there at 8 o clock reservations. our meal consisted of a salad of kahuku corn and soem type of lettuce with balsamic dressing delish, and a oh gosh i just forgot but it was good the entrees were the seabass my first time ever having it so good crunchy texture yet moist inside and salmon with some gorgonzola mandaring orange complex thing with it the complexity made the dish, there mojitos were done well just the right amoutnt of kick mint muddled well and simple syrup not watered down plus the use of a good rum, and the desserts were and apple tart with this carmelized like puff pastry crust omg and flourless chocolate cake light but full of flavor. i will definetly come back again if finances are right or the occassion concedes it thank you aubrey for your attentiveness and great service plus your sweedish sidekick who was super friendly.

    (5)

  • dayna a.

    This restaurant has always been a favorite of mine since first trying it in 2004. I love the way they cook their Salmon Entree. It just breaks apart so easily, it's not overcooked or undercooked, just perfect! Their escargot is a winner! The fresh, WARM bread.. yum! They also have a very extensive wine menu, big plus for wine people! I highly recommended!!!

    (5)

  • K N.

    I think le bistro may have edged out azure by a smidge. I think I've officially found my new favorite restaurant. The clams/mussel appetizer was so delish! The sauce was so tasty and we dipped the bread in it finishing every last bite. The caprese salad was so light but it was actually perfect because the entrees are a bit on the heavy/rich side; in a good way though. I had the chicken with mushroom and gravy-like sauce and surprisingly it was amazing, tender, juicy, and flavorful. It was probably the best chicken breast I've ever had. My husband had the beef quartet and he absolutely loved it. The best dish however, was the short ribs which I tried from my father-in-law. It was served with a burgundy sauce and topped off with what tasted like tzatziki. It was too die for and I will definitely go back and order it for myself. Second highlight of the evening, dessert: the pear sundae- warm flambed pear served with ice cream and 3 types of sauce and the apple crisp- flaky flat bread with apples (be sure to order it with a scoop of ice cream). The food is bit on the heavy side but French food usually is. Overall: top-notch!

    (5)

  • billy s.

    I didn't find the food here to be outstanding as most people that have provided reviews. It was good, but I found the food to be over salted. Maybe they were having an off night.

    (3)

  • Lori I.

    Once or twice a year when I get to pick a "nice" restaurant that doesn't serve hot dogs, chicken nuggets, or have crayons for kids to color their menus, and I want to order something that will waken my palate with the more refined flavors that French cuisine offers, this is always my choice. yelp.com/biz_photos/gT0o… Thankfully my generous sister knows this and gave me a gift certificate to Le Bistro last year and I only recently had a chance to use it. I would come here every week if I could afford to, but alas, it is reserved for those Hallmark holidays only. What do you want to hear about first, the food or the service? Ah, everybody else talks about the food, so here goes: SERVICE: Oui, s'il vous plaît! Outstanding service, but this particular incident stands out in my mind: we asked if they had club soda because the darn red wine decided to make a huge splash on the white silk shirt. Not only did they bring the club soda, the waiter went next door to the 7-11 and bought one of those "Tide to Go" pens to try to get the stain out. That is service! THE FOOD..everything I've tried has been awesome, but this would be my recommendation: ROASTED FIG SALAD: I'm not a huge fig fan, and the only figs I've ever eaten were in Fig Newtons, and fig gelato, but this salad was surprisingly my favorite appetizer! Stuffed with Stilton blue cheese, and roasted til everything was warm and gooey, the chef really outdid himself by wrapping the lovely duet with BACON, and drizzled it with a balsamic reduction sauce! Perfect combination of salty/sweet/cheesy. Délicieux! yelp.com/biz_photos/gT0o… FRENCH ONION SOUP: If you like this stuff, the Gruyere topped French Onion soup comes out scorching, be careful. HUDSON VALLEY FOIE GRAS: If you love foie gras, you must order this dish. Period. I'm personally not a fan of duck livers, but if you are, then here you go: yelp.com/biz_photos/gT0o… OYSTERS: They bring in oysters from British Columbia! If you're an oyster fan, you gotta try these! QUARTET OF BEEF: if you like beef, this dish gives you four different types (Kobe slider w/Stilton blue cheese and foie gras, Wagyu filet mignon w/port wine sauce, red wine and peppercorn braised shortribs, and Cote de Boeuf - ribeye w/marrow sauce). I always just order the SHORTRIBS as my entree, because I like my meat braised and cooked til they are melt-in-your mouth texture...and the shortribs are definitely that! But here's the famous quartet: yelp.com/biz_photos/gT0o… yelp.com/biz_photos/gT0o… DESSERTS: I've tried the creme brulee, the apple tart, and the deconstructed caramel pear sundae, and all of them are awesome! yelp.com/biz_photos/gT0o… yelp.com/biz_photos/gT0o… They also serve sorbettos and ice cream from La Gelateria and Tropilicious! Compliments to the chef, Alan Takasaki, and his staff, who continue to produce amazing food year after year!! Happy 10th Birthday, Le Bistro!

    (5)

  • Penny M.

    I'm sorry to say that I had a disappointing dinner tonight at this great restaurant. My salad with corn and chips was swimming in dressing. My entree, the short ribs, was flavorful but was not served hot. It was just warm enough not to send back, but it was a close thing. I expected more from Le Bistro.

    (2)

  • Jacquelyn O.

    Amazing as always. Service was perfect and the food was beyond amazing. The sea bass melts in your mouth and the Manila clams were perfect. My boyfriend got the special which was Onaga and lobster which he said was amazing. Can't go wrong here! We're so lucky this is located in Hawaii Kai! We are long time customers!!!

    (5)

  • Kristen K.

    Easy review. I LOVE this place. Hands down one of my FAVORITE places to go. Makes for a wonderful date night. Seriously, key to my heart. Located in the Aina Haina shopping center....by KFC, gas station, and Gyotaku....this might deceive you, but the perks is that there's plenty parking! Once you walk in, you'll be relieved because it is so "pretty" inside. I love "pretty" places. SO----I ADORE Le Bistro's sea bass...and should really try something new, but I can't bring myself to stray. It is just SO good. Because I am so stubborn and always get my sea bass, I have to beg whoever I go with to let me try some of whatever they order. So, I have also tasted the scallops (YUM), some kind of beef thing my friend got once (I'm sure it was delicious), and one of the special fishes...I think it was steamed...and .that was also good. I also always need to get the escargot....delicious. Kahuku corn salad is good too, as is the foie gras. The desserts are alright....I like the apple tart...ala mode. The last time, got treated here for an amazing birthday dinner date (brownie points to that guy)....they sent out a brulee in a heart dish. I don't care for brulee at all, but that was nice of them and of course I was happy just because I thought it was cute. =) They have a pretty good wine list (better selection if you buy bottles versus by the glass).... Service is usually top-notch (except for ONE time we came here and unfortunately got a younger server who was "in training"....I would feel sympathy usually, but he was terrible....and standing around looking bored when he really should have been watching and shadowing his fellow servers---because they are awesome.) Definitely recommend!!!!!

    (5)

  • Ryan H.

    Misayaki Tenderloin Steak.... Enough said... the taste was unbelievable. Everything taste great and the escargot, surf and turf, oysters, etc. all was too good to be true. Try it... you will not regret it.

    (5)

  • Niki K.

    No view, but the food completely made up for it. Absolutely delicious.

    (4)

  • Faith G.

    I first went to Le Bistro in 2012 on a whim with my sister and my bff, SInce then, it has become my favorite restaurant. The food is consistent (a hallmark of any great food establishment), always cooked the way I ordered it, or expect it to be cooked, and taaaaaaasty! I've tried most of the menu and it's all very good. But what sets this place apart for me is the service. The staff is mostly young, but so shockingly polite, respectful and appropriate, I sometimes think I must be in a dream. They are not full of themselves and aloof like other wait staff in fancy restaurants. Humble. Anyway, last night we were celebrating a special occasion and the excellent food and even more superb service made the evening so very memorable. Thanks to Nathan, who took such good care of us and the female manager, think her name was Mara(?) who was accommodating and gracious. And I finally got to dine in the wine room, Very cool. The usual starters: Escargot ( best I've had), Foie Gras (like buttah), and their lobster appetizer with some to-die-for sauce that really I could have just poured over rice. . We all had French Onion Soup which was also yummy and not too salty. One of my top 3 French Onion Soups for sure. For the entree, I typically like the Beef Quartet or the (life-changing) Sea Bass, but last night the special was the Wagyu Trio and OMG, it was the best thing I ever ate. Melt-in-the-mouth Wagyu steak, Wagyu slider, and 1/2 a lobster. Dang. We all had it. I'm a MAJOR rice eater and this is the only place I don't miss it.

    (5)

  • Joy M.

    My boyfriend isn't much of a romantic, but this was his time to shine :D Located in a small plaza off of Kalanianaole next to a 7-11, the location itself may be odd, but it provides a ton of parking so I'm not complaining. Any foodie should know by now that the best eateries are found in the oddest of places. Right off the back can I just say that the service itself deserves 5 stars! Our host and server were on point! Even the food runners/bussers/extra hands were extremely courteous and made our experience that much better. The ambience is pretty nice. The low lighting provided the soft romantic atmosphere, but as your eyes adjust, decor itself is mediocre. There were several larger parties there so the noise level was a little loud for romance, but it really did not effect the food or the experience. Did I say food? Did I say it was amazing? Because it was. With the exception of the complimentary lavosh which was bland and hard. I know that's how normal people would describe lavosh, but trust me, it's better serving as table decoration. There were several dishes not featured on the menu that our server was able to explain in great detail. My boyfriend doesn't eat red meat so he ordered the jumbo shrimp as an appetizer and the salmon for his entree. That didn't stop me from ordering the beef quartet and can I just say, I have no regrets. First, the shrimp had so much flavor and everything complimented each other so nicely. I even reached for the extra bread that was given to wipe up any remaining sauce. My mouth is watering even while I type this review! I only had a bite of the salmon since I was so fixed on my own food, but it was a good salmon. Nothing too special, but it was cooked perfectly. Now to that beef quartet. I am in LOVE. Even compared to steak houses like Ruth's Chris, Morton's, and Hy's, this had to be the best steak dinner I've ever had. The quartet samples Le BIstro's prime rib, filet mignon, shortribs, and kobe sliders. Each had their own unique flavors and each one literally melted in your mouth. I am particularly fond of the prime rib in red wine sauce. For dessert we had the apple tart and bread pudding. Both were good, but that apple tart remained in my dreams for the rest of the night. The caramelized sugar and flaky pastry bottom.. need I say more? My boyfriend nailed it. Rihanna can take her diamonds and shove them.. into her pockets. Le Bistro is our new favorite place and I can't wait til my boyfriend catches that romance bug again ;p

    (5)

  • Lena Z.

    This restaurant used to be one of my favorite French cuisine restaurants in Hawaii. The food is always good and not too overly priced. Although it's located in a dead shopping center in Hawaii Kai, the ambience of the restaurant is perfect. However, after my recent visit on 2/2/2014, I don't think I will want to ever come back to this restaurant. I came here on my birthday with my boyfriend. I don't usually celebrate my birthday but I did this year, being Chinese, it was my 24th birthday and it was year of the horse again for me, so this year is pretty special to me. We were expecting way too much than what the server could actually offer. The server did not tell us his name, did not acknowledge it was my birthday, did not go over the menu and the specials of the day, and more. This was probably the worst service I've ever received in my life, especially for a "fine dining" restaurant. A Chinese restaurant with servers that can barely speak English can give you better service than that server! We had to eat our appetizers on our bread plate because he didn't give us an appetizer plate, talk about fine dining. Server did not crumb the table after our appetizers were done and our water glass was left empty for a long time before another server, Mark (we should've requested him instead), came by to water us. I am usually very patient when it comes to servers refilling our water, especially when the restaurant is busy (I tend to drink a lot of water during dinner) but the restaurant was NOT busy. There were many open tables (it was Super Bowl Sunday night). This restaurant used to have some of the most experienced, friendliest and charming servers, but the quality of service now has greatly declined over the years because they are hiring younger and inexperienced staff. After our entree was dropped, the server completely neglected us, and did not check up on us to see if everything was ok. I came here hoping for an enjoyable birthday dinner before heading to town to hang out with friends, but had no idea the service would be that horrible. The talk of my birthday dinner was how horrible the server was. We did not know if we were being mistreated because of something we did or if it was something personal, like what we ordered or because we didn't order any drinks (me and my boyfriend don't drink). We decided to skip dessert although I really wanted to try their apple tart. We were too uncomfortable to want to stay and hang out there. My boyfriend, was defensive for the server, being a waiter himself at a fancy restaurant in Waikiki and also because he's been coming to this restaurant ever since he was a little kid. He gave them 18% gratuity, although I felt that the server did not deserve any monetary tip. The only tip he needs is to learn how to be a real server. Have some pride in your work, kid! When the check was dropped, I was hoping for some kind of acknowledgement of my birthday, but still nothing. The host probably messed that part up though, who knows. Talk about organization. This was the most horrendous birthday dinner I've ever had. I really enjoyed the food but the server left me a really bad taste in my mouth that makes me never want to come to this restaurant again. Mark chased us down after seeing us walking out the door and asked if everything was ok so we told him how we felt. He apologized to us, even though it wasn't his fault, which I appreciated. Mark has waited on my boyfriend and his family for many years in the past and he is probably the only good server left at that restaurant so if you guys do decide to go there, be wise and make sure you request him or you will regret it. If upper management (the owners) really cared about offering genuine customer service, then they need to focus on training their young, inexperienced servers more. For example, learning to provide service without passing predetermined judgement on your customers or learning to actually welcome your customers for joining you, especially on their fkn birthday. Mark could definitely teach them a thing or two. Instead, over the years, I just feel that the owners are too blinded by their success so they have forgotten what real customer service is. Bottom line: Food is great, but not great enough for me to want to come back ever again and deal with inconsiderate "servers" that can't even provide real service. Thanks for ruining my birthday dinner, Le Bistro!

    (1)

  • Mark H.

    Sorry folks, I caem here with big expections and it sorely missed on them, except the service was fantastic--very attentive servers, polite--definitely on point. It missed on the food for me. We ordered the escargot. My brother and his wife loved it, but I was clueless on what I was tasting. I'm not an escargot eater so am not able to give a firm opinion. I ordered the beef quartet because of all the fanfare. Ummm, the steak dishes were nondescript for me. The kobe slider was dry except for the morsel that included the savory foie gras--that saved the kobe slider portion for me. The sparerib was very tender and the sauce flavorful: the sparerib was clearly the star of the quartet. If all I got was a full order of the sparerib, I would give this eatery 4 stars easy. I think if you are a finicky steak eater, you may not be all that impressed. I would come back again but probably wouldn't suggest to go here. If I do come back, I would try the lamb chop... I want to close by re-emphasizing the excellent customer service I received from the entire staff.

    (3)

  • Lauren G.

    I wanted to love Le Bistro.. I really did. But it was just... okay. My husband and I came in for Restaurant Week and tried the french onion soup, the cheese and apple chicken with apple cognac glaze and the chocolate chip bread pudding. Everything was decent... but nothing was memorable. And I think for the price they're asking it needs to be better than "just okay". The service was incredibly slow, which I'm usually forgiving about during Restaurant Week, but it was fairly frustrating to see tables that had been sat after us getting way more prompt service while we sat and waited all night. Maybe this was a fluke and I just got unlucky, but as of right now there was nothing that enticed me to go back to Le Bistro and try again.

    (3)

  • Jason P.

    My Favorite restaurant in Hawaii.. Always excellent service. The duck and beef quartet are 2 of my favorites. I like to try the specials as well. Great dessert menu and everything about this place is awesome. Pricy but worth every $.

    (5)

  • C O.

    Great French cuisine, good service, and a great wine selection! If you want fine food, and Roys isn't on the list of options, then definitely try Le Bistro.

    (4)

  • Tami R.

    Best food on Oahu. Service is impeccable, ambiance is delightful and the food is outstanding. A must visit when on Oahu.

    (5)

  • Frizzy B.

    Easily one of my favorite restaurants in Hawaii, i have never had a bad meal there. The service is great, the food is phenomenal, and the unpretentious ambiance of the fine dining always wins me over.

    (5)

  • Ferm B.

    Good service and good food, but not good enough for me to go back to. The best part of the meal was the clams app and the Apple tart dessert. The salads were just below average, the ribeye was served sliced which is strange for any steak besides a hanger steak. The sauce, vegi's and potatoes with the ribeye were tasty. We also tried the special Onaga with lobster which I would say is a 8 out of 10. I guess it is the best fine dining restaurant located next to a chapel.

    (4)

  • Rick L.

    I've been to literally every fine dining restaurant on Oahu and enjoyed them all. Who knew you didn't have to drive into Waikiki or your usual Alan Wong's or Roy's to pamper yourself. Right in the heart of Niu Valley is Le Bistro. Plenty of parking and one don't have to worry about the valet service going Dukes of Hazzard with your vehicle. Le Bistro is a romantic little restaurant with dim lighting and fine decorations. Be sure to make reservations, the place do get packed. Our French waiter, Mark was terrific!!!! He should be cloned and placed in every restaurant. He was professional, humorous and on top of it. We ordered the escargot, opah, seabass and for dessert we were given a complimentary delicious creme burlee for our lovely girlfriend's birthday. We also ordered the apple tarte and warm bread pudding. One more thing, have a lychee martini! Delicious! Everything was just splendid! You must enjoy a little heaven at Le Bistro.

    (5)

  • Dennis E.

    Awesome experience great service from staff, I have eaten at Michelin Star restaurants with James Beard awards the quality and presentation were equally the same except for the price! At Le Bistro the prices were very reasonably way way less than you would ever expect from this kind of restaurant! Sure it is located in a strip mall across from KFC and next to a Chinese restaurant, but the ambiance is inside! not outside. I already made reservations before I left, so F... Yeah I'm going back, again and again! Sooo? What's your excuse?

    (5)

  • Craig S.

    Celebrated my birthday here. Must be a popular place for birthdays because during the three hours we were there we heard NINE happy birthday songs! I guess each birthday person gets a creme brûlée which was nice. I was again more interested in our conversations so this is going to be a values review. We had three appetizers. The escargot was one of the best I've ever eaten. The clams were a little sweet for me. I had the fish special (sorry) which was pretty good. My wife had a beef entree which she said was terrific. She's actually the one that said its a five star place. The service was very efficient. Definite five star courteousness to me because they never made us feel like they wanted us to hurry, my pet peeve. PLENTY of parking. The entrees are a light on the starch so my friend and I ordered rice. Mine was a little mushy so maybe I won't order rice next time as this is more fine dining. It's a little noisy but we really liked the vibe.

    (5)

  • Angelique H.

    Cute little romantic spot. Service is great. Me and my boyfriend always get their short ribs, prime rib eye steak, & their escargot. BEST ESCARGOT EVER hands down.

    (5)

  • Rick R.

    One of Honolulu's best restaurants, excellent food and service, where we like to go for a special occasion, was disappointing tonight. The waiters have changed from classic black pants to jeans, not what is expected from an upscale expensive restaurant. The fish at $39 was tasty but a tiny portion. For another dollar or two in cost they could have provided a decent size meal. Dinner for two with wine and tip $220, and still hungry.

    (3)

  • Shuji K.

    My mom and I came here for resteruant week. She ordered the set menu and I just ordered off the regular menu. Here's what we ordered: Wines: Hess Chardonay Clean Slate (German) Riesling Angline Pinot Noir ??? Pinot Noir Appetizers: French Onion Soup Main Dish: Sea Bass Short ribs and Wagyu Beef Slider Dessert: Apple Tart First off, I did not like any of the wines i selected and the only one my mom liked was the one the waiter picked for us. If you're going to order wine from here, at least by the glass, order the one that is at least 12.00 a glass. Or just ask the waiter. The onion soup was okay. It was very hot--i mean more than normal. I loved the melted cheese and i just wanted to eat that. But i guess i'm just used to having my soup more salty. But if you like french onion soup and cheese then this would be good. I loved my sea bass. Crispy skin but soft, delicate texture. Creamy mashed potatoes and flavorful mushorom. There was nothing wrong with this dish at all and I would say this was the highlight of the meal. I highly reccomend this dish if you're not going to eat any of their beef/lamb dishes. My mom's short ribs were okay. Not impressive. Maybe because I was comparing it to my sea bass and wasn't in the beef mode. But I did notice that the short ribs had this overwhelming fruity/herby taste that I would not normally associate with my meat. But it's definetly worth trying one day. THe dessert was good. I think i was more impressed by the whipped cream than the tart itself. Overall experience was great. Nothing to complain about at all. Le Bistro is definately a very initimate affiar. Bring your loved ones, good friends, your potential lover(s). But definetly not a good place for kids or babies. If you dont' mind sitting really close to people you'll be okay. if you're a little claustraphobic, you might want to ask to be sat at the four seater tables on the sides. Don't sit in the middle!

    (4)

  • Lai T.

    Le Bistro is an oddly charming restaurant tucked in very random shopping center (KFC, Chinese Food, and 7-11). Oh and did I mention, it is right next to a church? But once you walk into the restaurant, there is someone there to greet you warmly and get you seated. In our case, we were there for a surprise birthday dinner so we had reservations already. The crowd there is slightly on the older side and the place is a bit smaller than what you'd think. There is a private section in the back. Our party of 8 sat in the back corner of the restaurant. To get to the bathroom, you have to walk slightly through the kitchen-which is at times, a bit hectic with the servers going back and forth. Our server was Rod (or Ron). He had a pretty good sense of humor and knew the menu pretty well. Instead of dinner rolls, Le Bistro serves lavish bread as you are waiting for your entree. I ordered the French Onion Soup and the Beef Quartet. The wait time wasn't too bad and I really enjoyed both things which I had ordered. The French Onion Soup was not overly cheesy or salty. The Beef Quartet was plated beautifully and each component was yummy in its own way. My favorite was the mini burger. Surprisingly, the food filled me up pretty well and I actually skipped dessert! My boyfriend ordered the lamb and he seemed to enjoy it. If you're into fancy wines-Le Bistro probably has 1 or 2 wines which you'd enjoy. There was one bottle that was priced at $600+!

    (4)

  • Don D.

    To me, it felt like the restaurant was out of place for the reputation that they have. If someone described the restaurant to you, you would have thought it was in some type of hotel, or beachfront, but its not. The restaurant is very small, which is noticeable as soon as you walk in. The food that was ordered was the French Onion Soup, the Beef Quartet, Scallops, and dessert. The soup was delicious! It had a sweetness to it but whatever it was topped with was a little extreme. Cheese maybe? Mozarella cheese? It was very heavy and if you didnt eat it quick enough, it became rubbery. The beef quartet was awesome. It was a lot of food but very satisfying. I dont believe they post it on the menu, but it is introduced during the order taking process. The scallops were bland to me. Im not a fan of scallops, but I did try it off of my wifes plate. Everywhere I go, scallops dont appeal to me. Overall, the experience was really good. It was a time for my wife and I to spend some time together. The thing that was a little weird for me was how close the tables were together. Its very cramped, and I kept seeing some of the waiters walking VERY close to people at other tables. Id be a little irritated if I kept feeling a waiter bump my chair or brush my back. Our food server was very attentive. You could tell he has worked there for a long time just by the way he presented himself and his knowlege of the menu. Not sure when i'll be back, but id definitely go back with the wifey!

    (4)

  • KM c.

    I absolutely love this place. The ambience and the food was amazing. The service was great. We order the Madagascar shrimp and french onion soup, ahi tartare, escargots for appetisers and it was so delicious. This place has the best French onion soup. We have French onion soup where I work as well but this one takes the cake. For our entrees we ordered the beef quartet and the Colorado lambchops and venison it was so amazing. If you know me , you know that lambchops are probably my most fav kind of meat to eat at a fine dining restaurant. This one was very tender so yummy and almost melted in my mouth. For dessert we had the creme brûlée it was so good. Overall everything service food EVERYTHING was amazing definitely coming back here again. This is my new fav fine dinning restaurant.

    (5)

  • Trevor A.

    The Mrs., and I celebrated our anniversary at Le Bistro. Truthfully, it was one of the more memorable dinners we've had. We both started with the seared foie gras, which was seared perfectly, and matched well with the champaign our waiter recommended. For our main course my wife had the quartet of beef which was executed with precision, and paired with another waiter recommended cabernet. I had the steamed halibut with butter poached lobster, and tomato concasse. The dish was cooked perfectly, but could have used a touch more seasoning, thus the four stars. We ended the meals with a complimentary creme burlee and a cafe machiato. Service is very attentive, and professional. Parking is readily available. Already planning to come back for my birthday.

    (4)

  • Linda L.

    Excellent!!! 5 Stars!! The Food: I am sold!! This place is amazing. We ordered the Hudson Valley duck foie gras from NY for an appetizer. Simply the best foie gras I've ever eaten. Not only was the texture incredible, but the sauce they put on it was amazing enough to dip with bread. Oh, so delicious! For our main course we ordered the beef quartet sampler (mini portions of four of their best beef entrees) and the Colorado rack of lamb. The lamb was quite possibly the best I've ever had as well. Since we brought our own bottle of cab, we were charged a corking fee of $25. The Service: Excellent service. Our waiter gave us the background on the foie gras. He checked on us after we got our entrées, made the recommendation to dip the bread in the foie gras sauce, and kept our wine glasses full throughout the meal. The Decor: Nothing much here. It seems a bit out of place in for an expensive restaurant. Inside, it's quaint and has a romantic feel with the dim lighting. White table cloths and candles also help create a nice ambience. The Quick Tip: Make reservations. Bring a bottle of wine. Reason for the 5 star: Excellent service and excellent food.

    (5)

  • Lynvi S.

    The first time I went to Le Bistro was several years ago. I ordered some kind of veal dish that I really enjoyed, but I don't remember it that much. I had a lot to drink. I had dinner here this past Saturday hoping to "rediscover" Le Bistro with less wine this time around. Oh, Le Bistro did not disappoint. Our server was a young fob guy that looked like he was straight out of the Gen-X Cops movies. He was very sweet, but spoke very slowly with an accent. Don't get me wrong, our Nick Tse look-alike server was wonderful, but we noticed that he only served other Asian tables. The middle-aged caucasian groups got the European server with the French accent. Just an observation. As for the food: The escargot was the best I've had in Hawaii, hands down. I would go back just for this. Beef quartet - we both ordered this, and it was divine. I wish I could eat this every Saturday, and I'm not even that much of a meat eater. It was really that amazing. I had a little drama with the Kobe beef slider because it was messy and hard to eat, but I still loved the entire dish and would eat it again. I'm definitely coming back for the escargot and to try the rack of lamb and the veal chop. I'll probably get the Gen-X cop server again, but that's fine.

    (5)

  • Carol I.

    GOT KICKED OUT THE RESTAURANT FOR BEING 12 MINUTES LATE!!! prior to this experience we have LOVED this restaurant and was our favorite on the island. we appreciated the great food and excellent service. BUT...then we had THE WORST dining experience 2 weeks ago. we were running a tad late due to Waikiki traffic. as a courtesy, i had called the restaurant saying we were going to be 5-10 min late at the most for our 5pm reservation. the hostess then replied, "we do have a reservation right after you. since you will be late, that makes the next table late." i apologized for the inconvenience but also said that i didnt have to make the call and show up late. she then replied, "you will have to be out by 7pm". to make every attempt to still make it on time, we got a speeding ticket. CRAP! if we werent rushed and had the pressure put on us then we wouldve made it as scheduled. got to the restaurant 12 min late. we checked in and apologized again. we were just minutes away from finishing our dessert and paying our bill. it was a great dining experience thus far. until our server came over to us and said, "im sorry to have to do this to you, but my manager told you on the phone that you had to be finished by 7pm." it was 7:01pm. i've never been so embarrased in my life especially since we were with my in-laws. we were all shocked by what happened. upon leaving the restaurant we noticed there was no one in the waiting area and outside. im saddened and angry by wait happened. i dont think i can ever go back again. i called the restaurant couple nights after our experience to speak with a manager but no call back.

    (1)

  • Joanne A.

    The boyfriend and I went to Le Bistro to celebrate my first official job offer. We ordered the mussels and escargot for our appetizers. I've had escargot a few times before but this was the first time that I actually enjoyed eating it and forgot that it was...well, you know what. The boyfriend ordered a generous rack of tasty Australian lamb and I got the beef quartet. I loved every bite of it! The meat was tender and mouth watering, especially the Kobe slider, which was deliciously juicy. T. We ended the meal with crime brûlée. It was good but had a thicker crust than what I'm used to. Overall, we were happy with our experience at Le Bistro.

    (4)

  • Aimee C.

    Hidden away in Niu Valley Shopping Center is a gem of a restaurant, Le Bistro. Yes, it's expensive. Yes, it's a out of the way. Yes, you can splurge, people! All in all, it is quite a dining experience. I've been there a couple of times in my life and it does not disappoint....ever. This time around, Mark was our server - with his French accent and the decor of France, I felt like I was transported away for a meal in France. He provided top-notch customer service and even gave us his honest advice for what to try. My favorite line of his is, "If you can cook it yourself at home, pass on it." With Mark's suggestion, we decided on the Salade Of Caramelized Plum, Stilton Cheese & Candied Walnuts to start. Winning! Oh the flavor citrus bursts were extremely delicious and unexpected. We passed on the very popular escargot, but I know for a fact that it is a favorite of Le Bistro because we saw every table with it and heard many ooh's and ahh's. For our entrees, we decided to share the Beef Quartet (which I don't believe is on the menu, but offered as a nightly special). It was more than my mouth could've ever imagined. Party in my mouth, no joke. There's a small offering of four beef dishes (filet, rib eye, kobe beef burger, and short ribs - I think). But each has its own flavor bursts and you will be blown away by this dish. For our other entree, we chose the Seared Scallops. Prepared just perfectly, we couldn't have asked for more. Luckily for me, it was my birthday so Mark and his crew provided me their rendition of Happy Birthday with a complimentary Creme Brulee. Yipee!! All in all, the experience, the ambiance, and the food were worth every penny....that my bf spent. Haha. It's a must-try restaurant that's been a staple for many, many years on the Eastside of town.

    (5)

  • Andy T.

    Forgot to take pictures but the food was amazing. Possibly the best food of its kind in Hawaii. Foie gras, escargot, veal bone marrow, corn salad, oysters, beef quartet, sea bass, apple tart. Each dish was excellent. So was the recommended pinot noir. Service was great. All for a very reasonable $180. Who knew the best restaurant was right by my house!

    (5)

  • Nicole C.

    I love this. I love this so much. Can I only have steaks from here forevermore? Because that's how much I love it. This was my second time here, and my second time impressed me almost as much as the first. This isn't a place that will rob you blind yet leave you hungry. Portion sizes are generous for fine dining; we left super full! Appetizer - foie gras. Okay, I actually was not a huge fan of this dish, and I usually love foie gras. There was something so... earthy about it. Perhaps that's not the right word for how I felt about it, but it just didn't rub me the right way. I wouldn't order it again. Entrees - beef quartet and Colorado lamb. Both were excellent. The beef quartet came with filet mignon, rib eye, wagyu slider, and tenderloin. The filet and rib eye were my favorites, but I did not care for the slider. It was a strange combination as it was the only dish of the four that was not elegant. Everything else was quite wonderful. As far as the Colorado lamb goes, it's the best lamb I've ever had in my life. Usually, the lamb I have is a bit too gamey and slightly chewy, but this one was a delight. It was well seasoned and soft, and I'd order it again. Dessert - pear sundae. I had to be talked into ordering this. I wanted creme brulee, but we ended up getting the pear sundae - with no regrets whatsoever! The ice cream came with four dishes of caramel, chocolate, carmelized pear, and fresh whipped cream. I liked this quite a bit. Service, however, could have been better. Our server was not nearly as friendly as the other servers I observed at other tables. But as I've said, I love it here. I highly recommend Le Bistro. It's a nice alternative to the other overly crowded places, where quality can be hit or miss depending on how busy it is. Additionally, parking is very easy.

    (5)

  • Angie D.

    I love this place! True the service can be slow at times, but if you go with good company its fine with me. The great food and the variety of desserts are a plus. We always order the seafood pots. You can order it with different butter sauces. Ive never been disappointed ordering this :) I especially love going on a Friday or Saturday because they have live music which adds to the lovely atmosphere of this restaurant. I wouldn't recommend taking children for dinner, but they will love the dessert!

    (4)

  • Shayna K.

    Le Bistro is just so elegant--the perfect anniversary place. It doesn't look like much from the outside, which is probably why it's mostly local people inside. The wait staff is experienced and good at what they do. You really feel serviced. I won't order the lamb again, even though I've had it twice now, because it's just so fatty...and so much meat. I should have known. If you're vegetarian you can request an all-vegetable dish and they will make it special for you. I posted a photo of it. This restaurant is going to be here for the long haul because it's just such a local favorite. Classic restaurant for special occasions.

    (4)

  • Tara C.

    LeBistro's stripmall belies its the paradise that awaits inside. Quietly going about the business of creating a dining experience worth returning for, this restaurant doesn't get near the press of some other famous restaurants in Honolulu, but it should. We've been only once, but I'll be back. I can't imagine a life without it, in fact. We had appetizers of foie gras and escargot. I mean if you're going to break the calorie bank, go big or go home. I eat foie gras almost every chance I get and this was a truly perfect preparation. The escargot was also a standout. My husband had the Veal Chops and I had a special quartet. Our meal was well timed (and by that I mean, we were allowed to linger at each course), perfectly cooked and the service utterly charming. Also of note, while one could never describe dinner here as "inexpensive" but, for the price, it rates very, very high on the value scale. Again, I've had meals that were more expensive, but less memorable. If you go, plan on exploring the menu, taking your time and...just enjoy.

    (5)

  • Judith H.

    Oysters 5 stars Ahi tartare 5 stars Foie gras 5 stars French onion soup 4 stars Rack of lamb 5 stars Butter poached lobster 5 stars Onaga w leeks 2 stars Sea bass ( deep fried tasting) 1 star Side of mashed potatoes 1 star Crime brûlée 4 stars Service 5 stars

    (4)

  • Mandie C.

    Very good food. Plenty of parking. My only complaints are, the tables are very close together so people kept hitting the back of our chairs. Also it was quite loud, and at times difficult to hear amongst ourselves. We ate the escargot, romaine salad, french onion soup, beef quartet, filet migon, apple tart and bread pudding. Everyone was very happy with the food. Average entree was $30-35, appetizers $12, dessert $10 and wine $10. High quality food at reasonable prices. I think this would be a good place for a romantic dinner with someone you didn't really want to talk to that much!

    (4)

  • La P.

    This is a late review but no less enthusiastic as if I had written it sooner. I've been here twice and both times have been great experiences. The food is simple French deliciousness. I crave it. Hubby took me there a few days before I gave birth as somewhat of a "last supper" since we knew after our third daughter was born, these dates would be scarce. Their preparation of lamb is superb. Although I love lamb, I hate the gamey flavor sometimes. Le Bistro's lamb had no gamey flavor at all. I loved it. It looked like a small portion but it was actually really filling and flavorful. The beef quartet is beautifully done and a must try! Escargot is also a great starter standard. Dessert was a squeeze since we were so full but we managed to share the creme brûlée and apple tart. I can't wait for another date night at Le Bistro. Babysitter wanted!!

    (4)

  • Jan M.

    It was our first visit here and we came to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Curtis was our waiter and he made our first visit a 5 star rating. We went with the specials which were the foie gras, the beef quartet and surf and turf. For dessert we had the bread pudding and warm chocolate cake. Curtis gave us a complimentary creme brûlée in celebration of our anniversary. The staff was very friendly and attentive and I could see there were regulars there that they were greeting. A little out of the way, but worth it.

    (5)

  • Brandon Y.

    Don't try to come here without a reservation. I've seen people wait forever to get in...it's been that bust every time I've been here (A sign that it's good). Parking is plentiful and right in front the restaurant. Service is great, when we had a Christmas party here last year we had to wait over half an hour past our reservation time and they brought us complimentary champagne and escargot while we waited. The Food: All I can say is Beef Quartet! I eat this every single time I come here...It's that good...4 different mini meat dishes cooked to perfection. It looks small but it's a good portion. You won't be stuffed, just satisfied.....very satisfied. I've also tried some of my friends Opah before which was excellent. Very soft and tasty. If they ran out of Beef Quartet I would cry first then order the Opah. Escargot was awesome but how is something drowned in butter and garlic no awesome? Don't let the leftover butter garlic go to waste. Eat it with your bread!

    (5)

  • Lianne S.

    What can I say other than mmmmm mmmmm mmmm! I wanted the beef quartet but decided it was too much food in the end, and stuck with a small portion of the chicken because I wanted some of the apps and definitely the soup! We had the lobster claw app (mmmm!) and ahi/avo app (mmm! different but delicious), french onion soup all around (OMG), and escargot (they loved it). My fiance got the beef quartet and absolutely loved it. It looked really yummy and when I go back, I will probably get that. The other 2 in our party both got the lamb, one of them being the Colorado and the other being the BBQ. I didn't try the Colorado but did try the BBQ and my goodness it was DELICIOUS. They said the BBQ won, hands down. To finish it off, creme brulee and bread pudding. Our bill for the 4 of us was over $400.00 - not including tip) but we also had champagne and a decent bottle of wine (so well over $100.00 in alcohol) All in all a very enjoyable evening that I won't soon forgot. Tyson provided fantastic attentive service. Thank you!! As I write this review I literally wish I was there again... RIGHT NOW.

    (5)

  • Trish T.

    Outstanding food, service, and atmosphere. Very accommodating . My husband and I can not say enough about this fabulous, quaint, fine decor, romantic restaurant with excellent appetizers, salads, soups, entrees, side dishes, and desserts. Every member of staff appears to be in harmony with each other and the patrons. We have been coming here since 2002 quite religiously. Often we come here two times a week because we know we will never be disappointed. When friends from Japan, Germany, Canada, and France are visiting, we take them to Le Bistro Niu Valley. They always genuinely comment on everything about this restaurant.

    (5)

  • Tai M.

    Excellent food, quality and service. I've been here a few times and have never had a bad experience and have never disliked anything I have eaten. On my last visit, we had the beef quartet, the fish special of the day (I believe Opakapaka), and the nicoise-style prepared fish. Also had a fig/bacon appetizer, escargot, and soft shell crab. For dessert, the pear sunday. The kobe slider from the beef quarter was the best burger I have ever tasted. Fantastico!

    (5)

  • Ramfis B.

    It has been a while since i have come to this lovely French Restaurant on the eastside of the island and i had decided to have my birthday dinner for one because my other half had to work and was saving my birthday dinner with her at my favorite restaurant on the island Imana's Tei the next day . But i didn't want this special day go to waste, so i decided to go to Le Bistro because i was craving for Foie Gras, something that i have wetdreams about day in and day out. So here goes my dining experience.. PARKING: Lots of parking to be had here..No Problem FOOD: If there is one thing i do well, that is eating my fellow Yelpies. I decided to try 2 appetizers,2 entrees, a Grey Goose Martini, a glass of Acacia Chardonnay, a glass of a really good 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon, a dessert, and a Bailey's Irish Cream on the rocks for just myself. That is living a foodie dream my fellow Yelpies..Let's get started.. OYSTERS ON THE HALFSHELL: Let me tell you, there is nothing like eating Fanny Bay Oysters on the Halfshell. The meat on these oysters just explode with flavor and after putting a little mignonette on these jewels of the sea just took my breath away. I liked the Cocktail sauce as well, but the Mignonette with it's vinegary flavor just made me tingle on the inside. Great way to start the evening and pairing it up with the Acacia Carneros Chardonnay was like Peanut Butter and Jelly. FOIE GRAS: This is the reason why i come here time and time again. I have tried many Foie Gras in my lifetime, and Le Bistro has one of the BEST, i really mean, one of the BEST Foie Gras on the island. There are only 2 places i can recall that i probably had better Foie Gras at. One is Restaurant Gary Danko in San Francisco, and the BEST Foie Gras i ever had was at a Relais a Chateau in Chagny, France called LamLoise. I still dream about that Foie Gras till this day. It's like a virgin having SEX for the very first time or frenchkissing Kim Kardashian. The Foie Gras at Le Bistro is well presented and the Foie gras was cooked to perfection. I love the breadsticks that look like french fries but dipping my Crusty French Bread in that sauce was the highlight for me. I cut the Foie Gras like butter and it just melted in my mouth like you wouldn't believe. Sheer ecstacy =) PAN ROASTED SEA BASS WITH MUSHROOM ESSENCE: This was a dish that caught my eye only because you don't see too many restaurants with Sea bass on the menu. And this dish was delectable from start to finish. The Sea bass had the perfect crunch on the outside and it was nice and moist on the inside. Oh my, i'm get goosebumps as i write this. But the Mushroom Essence was the perfect combination with this type of fish and the Chardonnay was a perfect choice to pair it up with. I truly enjoyed this dish whole heartedly. I would definitely order this again. BEEF QUARTET: This entree i decided to order because it seems all you Yelpies have raved about it so much i had no choice but to order it. I have to tell you, it looked a lot better than it tasted. Of the four dishes that were laid out in front of me, The Kobe Beef Slider was really,really, good. Now if i could've had four of these i would have been a happy camper, but that just wasn't the case. The two Steaks were just ok and the Prime rib was just...OK. The Scalloped Potatoes on one of the Steak dishes were really good, but if i'm going to eat meat here, i'm going to have the Ribeye with the Peppercorn Sauce or the Veal Chop. I just think slicing up the meat and putting it on certaing dishes didn't do it for me because i like to cut into my meat and have the juices flow right onto the plate. Don't get me wrong, the presentation was fabulous, but i'm sticking to my Steaks and Chops that i like in one piece next time. WARM APPLE TART WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM: This is a very good dessert to order if you like a nice warm dessert with something cold on top. The Tart was very flaky and the apples were cooked to a nice, golden brown. Unfortunately i was so full from this meal i could only eat a few bites because i was ready to explode. I saw the letters on my Abercrombie and Fitch start to widen into all capital letters after eating this meal. SERVICE: The service here at Le Bistro is great to say the least. I had made a 7:30 reservation but got there at about 6:40. I told them i was a little early but the very kind lady at the door got me a table in no time. I appreciate that, and they also put me a very nice table for a single person as i can see the whole restaurant right before my very eyes. The waiters here are very well versed as they recite the specials with precision and without hesitation. My waiter Brandon was a true professional and was spot-on from the beginning to the end. Great food, Knowledgable staff... OVERALL: Le Bistro is a must try dining experience and if you don't, you'll be very disappointed. Chef Takasaki ROCKS!!

    (4)

  • Yuko A.

    Le Bistro was exceptional..I now understand why some people think its the best restaurant on the island. We went for their $40 restaurant week special. You had the choice between tangerine or kahuku corn salad, chicken stuffed with cheese and ham or wine-braised short ribs and a mini wagyu/foie gras burger, and for dessert either the apple tart or the chocolate cake. Since there was five of us and we were all starving we also ordered three appetizers. The raw oysters which were very fresh and sweet. If I didn't have to share, I probably would have eaten all six oysters. We also ordered the foie gras which was cooked with carmelized onions in a sweeter sauce. I'm not foie gras expert but this dish was delicious and practically melted in my mouth. We also ordered the escargot and wow, some of the best I've eaten. They were cooked in butter with curry powder. The escargot were so soft, and plump and they kept bringing us bread so we could soak it in the butter. I had to stop and control myself so I wouldn't get full from eating french bread soaked in butter. I ordered the kahuku corn salad which had the perfect amount of dressing on it. Interesting, it had potato chips on it but it added a nice crunch to the salad. I ordered the short ribs and burger. I dont know which I liked better they were both so perfect. The short ribs were tender and the sauce it was cooked in was very good, not too sweet and not too salty. Don't be fooled by how small the wagyu burger is because it is rich. I think it was the perfect amount because by the time I was half way done with the ribs and done with the burger I was getting full. I ordered the apple tart because of my addiction to apple desserts and I'm glad I did because it was the perfect size. They were thin apple tarts that were shaped like mini pizza slices. They served it with homemade whipping cream. Service was spot on, there were always people filling our waters and making sure everything was alright. I don't know why but we got to sit in the back, a little bit secluded from the main dining table so it was fairly quiet. I would definitely advise people to make reservations because its not really the type of place people walk in. It was also packed at 8pm YELP 365:027/365

    (5)

  • Jana M.

    Went here again for another special occasional- food and services were still SUPERB! We got my parents a gift certificate for XMAS. :)

    (5)

  • Kimo S.

    I brought my wife here for her birthday a few weeks ago and we had an amazing meal, which we knew we would. The only issue I'm going to gripe about is that this restaurant doesn't have a fine dining standard as one finds at Michel's. Let me explain... We found ourselves placed at a table directly across from a couple where the guy was wearing an obscene t-shirt, clearly viewed from anyone that could read the words on his chest. Perhaps if we were dining at Zippy's it would have been appropriate but seriously Le Bistro... take yourselves seriously. I know the days of enforcing men to wear jackets died out with La Mer but this was embarrassing, for us and for you. At least put people like this in a table in the corner and explain to them why. Or refuse service. The meal was delicious, we knew it would be and it made up for the fact that our initial shock and dismay left us with a lingering foul taste. Still, my wife said that we most likely won't be back here and she prefers Michel's. Hard to beat a place with ocean views, fireworks on Friday's and an ambiance that I wish Le Bistro could attain.

    (3)

  • Traci H.

    Great food, chill ambience, and usually pretty easy parking. I think this restaurant can fall somewhere between the 3 and 5 star rating. I had the misfortune of having a bad meal this weekend which might have made the meal at Le Bistro seem even better so I'll settle on 4 stars. The lavosh was tasty too. Nothing out of this world but good. I had 2 specials: hudson valley foie gras appetizer: really liked it and thought it was cooked well. It was a little hard to eat because it was so decomposed. In the end I didn't know what to do with the tangerine, but the foie gras, onion and little crouton thing was really good Quartet of beef: shortrib, mini kobe beef slider, ribeye and wagyu filet. All really good but it's presented in a not so delicate way. In fact the plate had 4 little plates on it and seems a little overwhelming. But the food was great. I think my favorite might have been the mini kobe burger. It had bleu cheese in it and I don't even like bleu cheese. But the burger itself was just so tasty that I couldn't get enough! The shortribs were tender and very tasty; a little dark flavor though. The filet was smokey and was good. Nothing out of this world. The ribeye was flavorful and tender and the potatoes were good. And for dessert I liked the bread putting custard thing. It was like creme brulee, but bread pudding. Not a fan of the random big ass chocolate chips that seemed to have plopped themself in random spots of the bread pudding, but at least it wasn't raisins. Ambience is nice. Quiet and not too bustling. However I did feel like it's a little snooty feeling the way it is. But maybe that's what they're after. But the service isn't snooty at all. Really friendly and nice. Enjoyable. I would definitely be back to try out more dishes as I think this has a potential to gain stars...

    (4)

  • Yue Q.

    I'm still sitting at Le Bistro right now, totally full and happy. I consider myself a picky eater, but I think this is one of those restaurants that doesn't have a bad choice: only good choice and better choice. My rating for their food: Escargots - can I give it a 10-star? I seriously thought about get a second one. Oyster - bf said it was great, I didn't try. Pan seared sea bass - 4 stars. Looks like a small portion but fill you up. The ,ash potato base is on the sweet said which I'm not used to, but fish is great. Lamb chops- yummy tasty! My bf cleaned the plate completely! Dessert - hmmm, still waiting, like I said I'm sill sitting here. :) I'll be back here again for sure!

    (5)

  • Fred W.

    Wifey and I went here for our anniversary. Had the oysters, foie gras and escargots for apps, then the meat sampler, then creme brulee, chocolate cake thing with ice cream, and pancake looking cinnamon thing (compliments of some friends). Both of us thought the food and service were awesome. After going to a couple of restaurants that we haven't gone to before and being disappointed, we were really happy that Le Bistro lived up to the high reviews. Definitely going back. p.s. adding another star as it does get as good as it get.

    (5)

  • Casey A.

    An impromptu Bday dinner started with cocktails and oysters on the half-shell and escargot. We then dove in to Rack of Lamb and the special, Porterhouse steak. Finished off dinner with desserts and singing from the staff. Thanks for the great service - nice to talk to chef after diner as well.

    (5)

  • Nomake L.

    Excellent service and food! Our new favorite special occasion / date night restaurant. We came here for our first year wedding anniversary and ordered the following: * Appetizer - foie gras - the smallest thing I ever did see. Goose liver is so tiny. It looked like the smallest ribeye steak served with a mini onion. Cute, but packed with so much rich flavor! Now that I've tried foie gras for the first time, I know what all the rave is about. I was conscious of how some geese are force fed, but had to try it at least once before I made an honest opinion about it. * Appetizer 2 - escargot - served just like the old restaurant before Le Bistro, Swiss Inn. Each escargot is in its own shallow dimple in a ceramic dish served with a side of slices warm sourdough bread. Deeeelish! * For the hubby - Beef Quartet, a must-try as highly recommended by other Yelpers. Also very rich in flavor each mini dish prepared and plates separately. * For Moi - Sea Bass. Never even needed a knife for this bad boy! I pressed down with my fork and each piece of sea bass gracefully slid off the next. Beauty and crisp on the outside with the texture of sea scallops as you would expect. Decadent and divine. I'm glad it was all mine. Though I was kind enough to give my hubby a few bites. He likes the fatty skin. * Dessert - we were going to pass on this since we defrosted our wedding cake at home. However, our waitor brought over creme brûlée topped with blue berries and garnished with fresh mint. Very lovely. We highly recommend this restaurant over our past favorite, Ocean House. Le Bistro is out of town and touristy Waikiki and a much more pleasant mature atmosphere. Plus, there's free parking out front. I hope this place never loses its convenience and charm. I just wish they'd update their bathrooms a little (tiled floor grout, paint, door locks - it should fit the theme of the "French bistro" (hence the four stars). Yes, aesthetics are just as important there as the front of the "house."

    (4)

  • Mel L.

    The beef quartet, escargot, and fois gras was absolutely AMAZING!! This is one of the best restaurants I've EVER been to. All 7 of my friends agreed. SERVICE was impecable!! A new favorite amongst our group. Make reservations.....

    (5)

  • Irene C.

    This place is awesome and a fantastic value for the money. I've eaten at a lot of great restaurants in SF and LA, and this has been one of my favorite meals by far (although I may be biased because foie gras is banned in California, and Le Bistro's seared foie gras appetizer is prepared just the way I like it). Menu has a lot of meaty variety (sorry, vegetarians, I wasn't paying attention to what they had to offer you), and their iconic beef quartet is such a deal. Portions were perfect; my party left raving about the food and not feeling overstuffed.

    (5)

  • Don W.

    Well, I have been here about 15 times and would generally rate it 5 star. I haven't been here in 6 months but am going this week. Why am I putting in this review now? As a rebuttal to Lena Z. who put in a 1 star review below. What are her two biggest complaints? The waiter didn't wish her a happy birthday at either the beginning or the end of the meal and did not give his name at the outset. Holy cow....this is not Farrell's Ice Cream Parlor or The Cheesecake Factory! If you know food and you have travelled, I think you can appreciate the absurdity of her review. I'm thinking, finally a restaurant that doesn't wish me happy birthday and finally a waiter who doesn't tell me his name. She also complained of the size of an ice cream scoop accompanying cake. Ya know, there was a time in history when a dessert was for one and when it wasn't supersized, people ate appropriate portions. I just had to get it off my chest. So, very good, mostly European style, mostly French, very consistent in quality, good and professional service, not phony friendly. And yes it is romantic...no, not silent, back of the room booth silent, but romantic and cozy...and often full........it is a "bistro" after all. Perhaps she didn't notice the name of the place. I am sure she is well-intentioned.....however.......

    (5)

  • Kasey M.

    Happy birthday to me! My husband, parents and I came here to celebrate mine and my husband's birthdays last week. I had always wanted to eat here so it was the perfect occassion. We started off with the foie gras appetizer. It was served with a gooseberry sauce and bread. It was delicious! The sauce was a nice compliment to the foie gras and also was yummy to dip my bread in. Definitely accompany with a nice glass of red wine. I had the quartet of beef which includes a small slider stuffed with cheese and foie gras, short ribs with mashed potatoes, filet mignon and rib eye. Each dish was delicious and super tender. My husband got the rack of lamb. I have never seen such a large portion served. It was huge. The lamb was yummy, super tender and perfectly cooked. My dad had scallops which were also very good. I thought the portion was a little small for the price though. My mom had the salmon but it didn't seem like anything special. This is one dish you could probably make at home, so I'd definitely opt for something a little more special. They gave us a complimentary creme brulee for my bday. I usually don't like creme brulee but this one was really good. The cream wasn't too dense and it wasn't overly sweet. Overall I really liked this restaurant. It is a bit overpriced. I would highly suggest maybe splitting 3 courses (appetizer,entree and a dessert) instead of ordering separate dishes for everyone. This will help with the cost and you won't go home feeling overly stuffed.

    (4)

  • Beerent G.

    Ambiance was superb, a nice spot to take a date or eat with the family, dress in your Sunday attire. Even though the place was semi packed it was still private enough so u could hear your party not like some of those louder places. Food was really good, its hard to find "exceptional good food" in Hawaii Kai. Big thumbs up to Le bistro. Staff was very knowledgeable with the menu, even when someone interrupted him he knew exactly where he left off. Very professional from start and end. The waiter had overheard us make a bday toast and at the end of the meal he had given my wife (bday girl) a creme brulee with a candle and even sang the bday song. I definitely recommend this place.

    (5)

  • Vivienne K.

    the apple tart is to die for

    (5)

  • Jasmine T.

    My sister took me here to celebrate my graduation, and all I can say is wow!! Food, service, and ambiance were all done just right. If it wasn't for the view of the parking lot outside, I'd think I was somewhere in France! Food- Lobster appetizer (5 stars) French Onion soup (4 stars, cheese was a bit heavy) Colorado rack of lamb (wow!!, 5+ stars) Apple Tart (5 stars) Service- From what I gathered from our own table as well as eavesdropping on the tables around us, members of the waitstaff here are attentive and warm. Our waiter was Justice, he was very knowledgeable and had a smile to die for! Tips- Make sure you get a chance to hear the nightly specials, there are so many! Also, we heard several Happy Birthday songs, so keep this place in mind if you are looking to treat someone to a special birthday dinner~

    (5)

  • Philip H.

    Apart from fine wine, the French have also developed an amazing cuisine with distinct textures, flavors, and ingredients. Le Bistro is a quaint little French restaurant tucked in Niu Valley shopping center, and in my opinion it is just as good as the little cafes lining the streets of Paris. Between me and my two friends, we had escargot to start, the filet mignon, the red wine braised short ribs, and I had the famous beef quartet. I'll admit I am a chicken and dont eat the snail part of the escargot, but I dipped my bread in the delicious garlicky butter and mmm it was so good. Now...the beef quartet. I have herd many great things about it, but I am kind of a beef snob, so my expectations were high. It included a mini slider, slices of both the filet and ribeye, and a portion of the braised short ribs. The steaks were really good. Nothing to run screaming down the street naked about, but good. The 1/4 of the quartet that REALLY knocked my socks off was the braised short rib and the slider. The shortribs were so tender and flavorful. I almost wanted to order a full sized portion of the shortribs on the side #fatkidproblems. The slider was stuffed with cheese and was juicy and sooo delicious. I could eat 500 sliders as a snack. Finally, we were given two desserts, but by then my 2 martinis and 2 glasses of wine were kicking in so I forgot what they were called. The first was a chocolately lava cake which was an amazing cap to the meal. The cake was moist and soft with a warm chocolately center, and a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. I could have died happy after that. The second dessert was a puff pastry with fruit filling and it was also really good, but the chocolate cake stole the show. All in all, Le Bistro is a cute little French restaurant very reminiscent of the amazing street cafes in Paris. Relaxed romantic atmosphere, good service, and amazing food. My only advice is to wear stretchy pants and to bring your appetite!

    (5)

  • Ted F.

    Celebrated our 45th anniversary at Le Bistro. The meal was delicious and well prepared. My wife had the filet mignon and I had the rack of lamb. Both were prepared to perfection and beautifully presented. Both meats were so tender you almost didn't need a knife to cut them. Service was attentive but leisurely - we didn't feel rushed.

    (5)

  • Cici L.

    This place has by far the best french onion soup! and my goodness the braised short rib is amazing! my mouth is watering just thinking about it right now!! Appetizer Mussles are seasoned well. Apple tart good. I'd stay away from the Fish if your a fish snob like me! but the food over all is ok,... can't say everything on the menu is good... service is great though... but i'm rating taste of food...

    (3)

  • Renee-Lisa L.

    Chef Alan Takasaki does it all - door greeter / chef / owner / Japanese / French... He might as well stamp an S on his chest and be done with it. What an amazing experience! For starters, we ate snails. Pardon my French, but it was %$*#ing delicious!!! I never in my life thought I'd try them but let me tell you...those babies can escargot in my mouth anytime. For my entrée, I used Kyle's diet theory and "cut back on food" by ordering four mini plates (the beef quartet). C'est très bon! It's definitely something you have to try at least once! Kyle's mom got the Filet Mignon Skewers and said it was very tender and tasty - but I couldn't help but laugh at how tiny they were. I wish I took a picture! They were three little sticks on a heaping mound of rice. (Guess that's how you can tell the chef is Asian). She kept asking us if we wanted any rice. And each time I'd laugh and ask her if she wanted any meat! I guess it worked out well though because at least she had room for the yummy dessert. We ordered the Warm Apple Tart - MAKE SURE YOU GET IT WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM. I don't know why our waiter did not ask us if we wanted ours with ice cream, but we only had whipped cream on top. It was good; however, I feel gypped after reading how everyone had there's with vanilla bean ice cream. I imagine the warm tart and cold ice cream would've been a tasty combination. Overall, if you're looking for quality, not quantity, this place will definitely MEAT your expectations.

    (4)

  • Little D.

    Vegetarian plate, weekday only. Great service, great food. Great Crème Brule. Great parking. YELP 365 - 265/365

    (5)

  • P M.

    The food was ok, service was really good, but what sucked was the atmosphere! We were in the middle isle, which is really close to other patrons...so much so that I could hear both sides' private conversations without even meaning to. There were other seats open but they wouldn't let us choose...not sure why. My favorite item was the sauce from the escargot and bread. I couldn't bring myself to actually eat the escargot so not sure what that was like but my husband loved it. Our total came out to $200 with tip...I thought that was a lot considering we couldn't even enjoy a private conversation. Will not be going back there unless I know I'm getting a better seat.

    (3)

  • Hunter P.

    Great service ! The fish of the day was perfect,, nice wine list,, not to pricey better than Marvo any day ,, will be back soon

    (5)

  • George M.

    It's still my favorite restaurant in town. But the bar still needs a little work. All and all the food and service is top notch.

    (5)

  • William C.

    Very Impressed with quality of food and somewhat lower price compared to similar fine dining resteraunts in Honoulu. Liked the Barley Wine available on drinks menu. Enjoyed the Tuna with avacadoe Pupu and meats sampler. Service was less formal but not bad. Overall Le Bistro is a great value!

    (4)

  • Lyn L.

    Third time I've been to Le Bistro...first two times as a guest..I was kind of disappointed with the service. Food is ok (apple tart dessert was a disappointment)..service was sketchy....maybe they were just too busy...I can accept the delay, but lack of utensils? For two items, they brought the food, but no utensils...not what I'd expect from a "fine dining" restaurant. Some of the staff seem to lack social skills.....for example....when they cleared the table, the girl didn't say a word...thought they would have brought a dessert menu or asked how the meal was....then when she brought my "left overs", she just dropped it on the table...not a word...maybe she thought she was invisible. All in all, it was A-Ok..

    (3)

  • Mark M.

    If I were an idiot, I'd probably think that the 'Bistro' in Le Bistro translated to 'effing amazing food.' Nothing could be more true about this gem all the way out in Hawaii Kai. I discovered this place thanks to Yelp, so I thought I'd write a review for this establishment as a 'thank you' of sorts. From the outside, it doesn't look like much. It's got some lights hanging and some tables outside. Nothing special or memorable in my opinion. When you open the doors and walk in however, that's when the memories begin to form. You're greeted by a friendly host or hostess and they show you to your table. As you look around you notice the subtle lighting and the smart placement of tables. Your server (ours had a French accent which further improves on the ambiance) drops off both a standard menu and a drink menu. I am honestly not one for fancy shmancy menus. I get confused easily by terms like 'confit' and what not. The menu here at Le Bistro uses terms and ingredients that I was unaware of but the staff was more than happy to explain these items so I didn't have to sit there looking so puzzled. I've eaten here twice so far and both times I've had the beef quartet. This is such a damn good combination of meat styles and ways of cooking that it should be illegal to serve due it's addictiveness. If any of you are meat lovers, and I'm sure most of you are, you must try this. Trust me. You won't be disappointed. Also high on the priority list should be the smoked salmon carpaccio and the French onion soup as the soup is easily the best I have ever eaten. So the bottom line is this: everyone should try this place at least once in their life and when they do, they must order the beef quartet. Well, unless they don't eat meat like this odd girl I know *points at gf*

    (5)

  • Cypress T.

    As a semi-frequent dinner at Le Bistro, I can honestly say it is my (and my wife's) favorite restaurant. The food is always top quality and VERY consistent. The prices are reasonable for the experience and quality. My wife always orders the short ribs and I am more often than not drawn to the fillet (with the bistro sauce). The service is good. And once inside (away from the strip mall), the atmosphere is nice, although it can get noisy when the restaurant is full. The chairs are slightly uncomfortable and could use more padding for after dinner conversation. But frankly, I am all about the food and you can't do better than this place!

    (5)

  • Chad Y.

    Le Bistro was a much welcomed surprise and will be my go-to place for french cuisine. It offers a fantastic menu, great food, great service, and a quaint ambiance that makes me feel comfortable and at home! The menu is certainly palate pleasing with a wide array of vegetarian friendly items, beef, chicken, pork, and lamb items that are sure to entertain the palate. We started with the foie grois with toasts and the escargot which were both bites of heaven. The escargot which held hints of curry is something you shouldn't pass up and in my humble opinion the best on the island. I opted to start with a caesar salad which was decent and made me feel a bit healthier about ordering the beef quartet. Like mentioned, I opted for the beef quartet while my dining companions chose the lamb trio. Both selections were great, however I believe the beef won out. The lamb was perfectly cooked three ways, roasted, seared, and in a pasta dish and flavored well. The roasted was my personal favorite with the herbs balancing the flavor of the meat perfectly. The beef quartet which featured a grilled new york strip with merlot reduction was bites of tender heaven with the merlot carefully balancing the flavors of the beef. The Braised beef short ribs served with a creamy potato were bites of bliss with the fats of the meat blending well to the vegetable stewed beef and the stewed juices that bring a tingle to my tongue as I write this. The beef tenderloin slices were served with roasted brussel sprouts in a more earthy flavor that reminded me of the rustic feel of the beef. The kobe slider was the one disappointment that truly did not live up to its companions. For dessert we opted for the chocolate cake with espresso ice cream which was amazing. The cake cooked to a perfect moist perfection served with just the right amount of espresso flavoring The apple tart was amazing with the french vanilla ice cream which made me beg for more. Don't pass up on the dessert menu, while not looking that inspiring, the flavors certainly pleased. The service was good with the wait staff delivering our food in a perfect orchestration and checking in at the right moments. My water glass never went half full, which is a good grade of attentiveness in my book. The ambiance is cute and not what you might expect after seeing the exterior. It is quaint, rustic, and very comfortable. While there are a lot of tables, it never seemed to get loud, nor did my party have difficulty chatting with one another. If you happen to be in the mood for french cuisine, make the trek on out to Aina Haina and visit Le Bistro.

    (4)

  • Googleone G.

    Good food. shrimp appetizer was raw. Escargot is great. Rack of lamb is ok. price is expensive for the portitions. reservations only no walk in available on weekends.

    (4)

  • Travis M.

    Finally made it out here for my birthday and I must say, the reviews lived up to all the hype. Only thing I don't get is why everyone says to get the Beef Quartet, when there was no such thing on the menu. And when I ordered the Cote de Beef, the Beef Quartet came out. Not complaining as thats what I wanted, but just got me a little confused when trying to order. (The Cote de Beef was explained as a pepper steak) Anyways good place, be back here sometime soon. Only small complaint is that the steak was a tad bit salty, but didn't matter to me as I was drinking.

    (5)

  • Joy N.

    So, tonight was my second time to this restaurant. I LOOOOOOVED IT just as much as the first time!!!!! The lavosh is my favorite, and the escargot was just delicious!!!!! My mother and brother tried the opakapaka fillet with a yuzu sauce, my one niece and I had the sea bass, another niece had the short ribs, my bf had the beef quartet, my father had the rack of lamb, my last niece had chicken, and I'm not sure what my sister in law had... however everything was so tasty!!!! The sea bass pretty much melted in my mouth... the opakapaka was sooo wonderful and the yuzu sauce was not too overpowering. The short ribs were tender, and the mashed potatoes were decadent!!!!!!!!!!! The rack of lamb was just as tender as the short ribs. The rack of lamb came out a little after everyone elses main course, so the waiter offered my father an appetizer to eat while he was waiting. That was soooo thoughtful of the restaurant!!!!! For dessert, myself and two nieces had the mango sorbet which came with a bing cherry and strawberry. The sorbet was SO flavorful and the fruits were perfectly sweet. Someone ordered the tart which was pretty good and we also had a creme brulee which was gone after a pass around the table. I WILL be going back soon!!!!!! Service is always wonderful, and the watiers/waitresses are very attentive.

    (4)

  • akiko c.

    Probably the best tasting French Bistro in Honolulu. The quartet has always been the staple without second guessing myself, however, when I saw my friend who is a vegetarian receiving a vegetarian version of a quartet, it made me want to become one. The customer service and the waiters are also the star of the show. They are extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. Knowing the challenges of quality control, I am extremely bewildered by the consistent presentation of the food an service. Thank you Le Bistro for upping our communities palate and standards =)

    (5)

  • Grace Y.

    This place is probably the best French food on the island. Maybe that's not saying much considering French food is not exactly Hawaii's food specialty, but the place is quite good and if you're hankering for French food and you live on Oahu, you should definitely give this place a try. As with most fancy and expensive restaurants, the servers here a extremely polite, professional, and anticipate your needs, and still manage to be warm and friendly. We were there to celebrate a birthday and the servers gave the birthday girl a song and a creme brulee with a candle. The fact that there's a big parking lot is great.

    (5)

  • kristine f.

    One of my absolutely favorite places in Hawaii, too bad I have to drive half way around the island to get to Le Bistro. Nonetheless, it is definitely worth the drive and the hole in my wallet. The staff at Le Bistro always knows how to provide their guest with a tremendous experience. Le Bistro is what I consider a hidden gem in the heart of Nui Valley. You could definitely drive by it and not even notice the place. But it is such a noteworthy place! Just look at all the great reviews they are receiving on Yelp. On to what really makes Le Bistro the bomb diggity, the food is stellar! I am literally beginning to salivate as I work up this review. I absolutely love, love, love their Kahuku Corn Salad, although I don't know how healthy it could be for you as their potato chips on the salad. The Escargot de Bourgogne is to die for. I believe this is where my love for Escargot began. The Barbequed Lamb Chops which are glazed with Balsamic Vinegar is amazing! The Lamb is nowhere near gamey and the taste is right on. The next time I am there I need to try the beef quartet as the pictures look absolutely amazing! The Filet Mignon is also quite a winner. Hell, I'm convinced that anything on the menu is awesome at this point.

    (5)

  • Leila O.

    Oh my god, is all I have to say. My husband and I decided to eat here recently and to be honest I was not totally excited to eat here. I am not one to eat French food very often, but decided to try it since many of our friends love this place. The moment we got in I thought, gee this is kind of a small restaurant. After we were seated we were greeted by our waiter and he was awesome. We ordered the french onion soup and shrimp appetizer to start. I must say that the shrimp app. was soo delicious! The sauce really pulled the dish together and I wanted to lick the sauce off of the plate (but I didn't). My husband had the beef quartet and I had the chicken breast with bacon and mushrooms. My husband loved the beef quartet and the presentation was incredible and cute! My dish was so tender and flavorful I had almost eaten my entire plate. Everything was soo good, that this is now one of my new favorite places to dine at.

    (5)

  • Tammy B.

    My friends at home looove this restaurant and now I know why. The beef quartet was pure perfection. If I could, I'd eat it every day. Their french onion soup was over-hyped but their escargot was on point. I'm definitely going back when I'm home again!

    (5)

  • Robert A.

    Fine dining is always about company and with quarters a little tight, I like this place best by myself. Excellent food.

    (4)

  • Kristin W.

    I don't know why I'm even writing a review. I've only been here once I believe and I don't remember what I got. It was probably really good though cause in looking at the pictures, the food looks amazing. Hahaha. I can't remember what I got. What a dork.

    (4)

  • Meep M.

    Ive been wanting to eat here for a long time, but didnt get a chance till only a few months ago. (mainly because i tend to venture only a 5 mile radius from home. yes i know...sad). The venue is on the smaller side, but the ambiance is comfy and the tables are strategically place so you dont feel like ur in a sardine can. Upon entering, I couldnt locate a maitre d, but one of the other staff members quickly came to the door and assisted us. Now onto the food! We started with the Escargot (which I can officially say is now my fav on the island since Aaron's closed) and the Fresh Oysters w/two different sauces (was very refreshing and clean on my palette)( static1.px.yelpcdn.com/b… ). After those amazing starters, I was on edge waiting for the entrees to come out. My Duck comes out...I take a bite....and my smile flips into a frown ( static1.px.yelpcdn.com/b… ). The duck was okkkaaayyyyy, edible, but not great. On the up side, I stole some of my bf's lamb trio and that got rid of my frown instantly ( static1.px.yelpcdn.com/b… ). All in all, it was a great dining experience. Next time I think ill get the Beef Quartet that seems to be highly recommended by other reviewers.

    (4)

  • Sara T.

    We come here when my parents invite us (because let's face it, I can't afford to eat here). I've never had a bad meal or bad service. The restaurant is a bit small and dark, but it somehow manages to feel intimate and yet casual at the same time. You can dress up to eat here, but you don't feel judged if you're wearing nice jeans and an aloha shirt. We saw Joe Moore sitting at his favorite corner table with his wife :) To start off, the lavosh here is outstanding. It's so much more interesting and less filling than bread, and you don't even need butter. BF had the pork chop, which chef Alan cooked to perfection. He liked the pork, but was pretty jealous of my food after tasting a bite of my filet :) OH MAN. The filet mignon here is HUGE and sooooo tasty! And cooked to perfect medium-rare inside with a tasty grilled/seared crust and hatch marks on the outside. We both had the French onion soup and shared the Kahuku corn salad, another one of my favorites, so I could barely manage to eat 1/8 of my filet mignon entree before surrendering to the kanak attack. Mom had escargot, and I helped her sop up all the garlic butter sauce from the little plate with the lavosh and bread! Dad had the chicken (he usually gets the pork chop or osso buco) and he enjoyed it as well. The apple tart dessert is spectacular, and even though I was ready to burst, I managed to find room in my stomach for it. It's nice and light so you don't feel loaded with carbs. The FRESH whipped cream complements the tart perfectly. This is one of those places that's worth the splurge every once in a while. Best of all, it's a locally-owned, neighborhood place where you can feel comfortable and casual while eating top-quality food.

    (5)

  • Shane M.

    I figured it out! This restaurant is GREAT if you're from HAWAII. (Most of the reviews are from locals.) It makes sense if you've never left the islands that you most likely wouldn't have experienced good service in the restaurant industry. If you are a visiting patron from any metropolitan area (Los Angeles, New York, London etc.), you will find this place an unfortunate excuse for French food. Maybe under new management this business could be an all around success. But as it stands, it was a good try. Best of luck.

    (1)

  • Sheron C.

    It's a GEODE!!! Seriously. This is the best way I can describe this place. Drab, boring, totally strange setting for a fine dining restaurant (behind the KFC and next to a 7-11). But once you crack it open and give it a try, you realize that there is a reason that this place survives in a strip mall where any other fine dining restaurant would have failed years ago. I personally am grateful that it is located in Aina Haina. I live in Hawaii Kai and there is a SERIOUS dearth of good fine dining establishments in our neck of the woods. And is SOOOO delightful not having to drive to Waikiki or downtown! I'm not going to go into details about what we ate since I'm not really a foodie, it is more about the experience for me. Suffice it to say, it was FABULOUS!! Everything was delicious, with refined flavors paired with an excellent wine. The service was perfect. They were attentive to every need without hovering. Their recommendations were excellent, and offered when asked for but not volunteered, as any good wait person knows. They could perhaps upgrade their china, flatware and stemware a bit, and perhaps spruce up the dining room, but those are secondary impressions for me. The food and service are top notch, and that is what is really important to me. So this drab, boring rock on the outside, really does have a beautiful sparkly, quartz inside. :D

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  • Mochi K.

    We had dinner at Le Bistro to celerate my birthday. I had never been to this place so I wanted to try it since it has good ratings on Yelp. Our experience was very disppointing. The food was awesome, but we noticed that there was something wrong with the service as soon as we got there. When my husband checked in with the lady at the receiption about his reservation, she said okay and went away. Instead of getting the menu and seating us, she decided to go to grasp a few wine glasses to set a table before coming back to seat us. It was not busy at the restaurant and we were the only two waiting at the entrance. So we were wondering why she did not seat us promptly. The services from the waiter who served our table started out okay. He did not look like he was excited to serve us though. He came back to check on us and asked us if we liked the food when we were having the appetizer. After we got the main dishes, the services turned bad. We felt like we were being ignored. Our water was not filled the whole time. The receptionist lady literally walked pass us many times and staring at us, but did not bother to stop by to fill the water. Since it was my birthday, we got a special dessert which was nice. However, after that, we were waiting for a long time to get the bill. I don't know if we would go there again. The food is awesome, but it is not a cheap place so we do expect good services. While many people seems to have good experience dining there, we did not.

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  • Cicie W.

    I'm not sure if I'm just spoiled with the French bistros in San Francisco where I'm from and my experience in Paris, but I'm very disappointed with the food here. Was here on vacation and the driver who picked us up at the airport highly recommended it. checked yelp review, it does look pretty good. the service was great, but the food was not as good for the same money in San Fransisco, not even close. The Foie Gras was over done, I'm not sure how since I've cooked it myself when I got canned ones from Fraucon. It's really not that hard as long as you have super hot pan. The escargot was a bit too salty. The salad was just ok and the monk fish I got was so so. This restaurant is in a strip mall with KFC, so the ambiance is not as charming as the French bistro around the corner in some charming neighborhood in San Francisco, but you know I was ok with it. However the decor inside wasn't great, either. The bathroom reminds me Chinatown restaurant bathroom. I guess that's what you can expect from Hawaii? Don't expect too much if you've had a lot of experience with French food.

    (3)

  • Dan P.

    I love this place. We have the mussels as an appetizer . The clams are great too. Don't miss it.

    (5)

  • Daniel G.

    Excellent dinner! I took my wife there for our anniversary. Great food-(perfect onaga and the beef sampler was amazing)- intimate ambiance and awesome wait staff. I will head back there for our next occassion!

    (5)

  • Ikaika J.

    Had the meat sampler, it was excellent! Although the escargot was lacking cheese, it was still very tasty. Scallops were large and flavorful. Ahi tartar was a delicious starter. Fruit tart for dessert was pretty good, nothing special. Overall it was a great experience and the pricing was not as bad as I had expected.

    (5)

  • Brett M.

    Let's face it, we live on a small island with a bunch of amazing food. Whether this involves a plate lunch or a high end meal, we eat well here and the available food options aren't something we can rightfully complain about. Given that I'm a high school teacher, let's just say I don't have too many opportunities to spend $150 for a meal and wine for 2 people.... I'm trying to say I'm poor people! This being said, I willingly will spend this money on certain places, as simply the food and service are worth it. Le Bistro is one of these places! Word of advice, when making a reservation, ask for "Mark" as this guy has to be one of the best servers I have ever had. Also, the escargot was absolutely amazing.... and the filet mignon was one of the best I've ever tried. This place is wonderful and I can't wait to go back. As a side note, I should've been a lawyer.

    (5)

  • Lynn S.

    This is the second time my husband took me here for my birthday. I started out with an awesome ahi tartar and my husband had the caprese salad, which he enjoyed. He then had the beef quartet, and, wow, the meat stuffed with foie gras was to-die-for. I had a wonderful salmon. As usual, the food was delicious. However, we nearly plotzed when we looked to order wine and found out they charged $60 for a bottle of Root 1, which we buy at Costco for around $8. Really? Couldn't trust the rest of the wine list. I understand markup, but their wine markup is ridiculous.

    (4)

  • Chris M.

    I've been to Le Bistro several times in the past and absolutely loved it. BF made a reservation for our anniversary dinner and I naturally had high expectations. Here's what we ordered: - Fig-wrapped bacon salad (special): YUM. How can you go wrong with fig-wrapped bacon? The combination works well, and we really liked the balsamic/olive oil/citrus-y dressing. - Ahi tartar: Very good quality ahi with nice, clean flavors. - Pan roasted sea bass: Okay, but not necessarily something I would order again....it was a little fishy and the portion was too small. - Rack of lamb: Wow, great texture & flavor, not gamey at all, generous serving size.......too bad I only managed to grab one bite off BF's plate! - Apple crumble ala mode: We ate this literally in one minute, so I don't remember too much about it other than it must have been very good! So yes, the food was good/great - easily 4 or 4.5 stars. The reason for 3 stars? Service (or lack thereof). Our server barely checked to see how we were doing, and when he did it wasn't genuine (you can just tell). Halfway through dinner our water glasses went ignored, and by dessert mine was empty. They weren't too busy. While other tables were being "shmoozed", the servers just kept walking right on by us, in a hurry to re-set other tables. I couldn't help thinking this was because......a) we're not White; b) we're not over the age of 35; c) a little of both. The entire dining room consisted of those who fulfilled criteria a and/or b. .....Hmm, so this would obviously lead to the conclusion that we were there to celebrate a special occasion, right? Very disappointing (and I think unacceptable) for a place like this where you end up paying more than $70 per person. I really hope that this was an off night. Sorry Le Bistro, we've had better times when I left full & perfectly content.....but as they say, "those were the days".....

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  • Cheryl M.

    Went for my birthday dinner on 2/1/14 - because I had never been to this restaurant and always wanted to try it and had possibly the best dinner I have ever had. Great service, great food and free parking! - it was wonderful. Had champagne by the glass, French onion soup and the Colorado lamb chops, free dessert for my birthday (you need to mention it). My dinner companions had the kahuku corn salad, escargot, rib eye steak, twice cooked duck and the steak with roasted bone marrow and bread pudding. Everyone cleaned their plates. :)

    (5)

  • Kiyomi I.

    Food and service is always great! The sea bass is always superb. It's cooked perfectly with a crisp sear outside and melt in your mouth fish inside. Eye rolling good with truffle oil sauce. A must try. Whenever I go, I want to try something new, but can't help but order the sea bass again. For dessert, the apple tart is a great finish. Yummy!

    (5)

  • Dave M.

    Like many of the reviewers mentioned, this place is easy to miss, but I'm glad we didn't. The duck breast with porcini mushrooms and Cabernet glaze over wild rice was outstanding. It was grilled and pan seared. Likewise, the beef quartet, which was mentioned as a special, was wonderful. The Kobe slider did have fois GRAS and Stilton... Yummy, And the short rib was superb. I can't complain about the filet or ribeye either. It was a great entree and I'm glad i got it. Based on some of the reviews I was weary of spending a fortune, but I thought the prices were very reasonable.

    (5)

  • Dee R.

    Went out for a girls night out...the 5 of us...This place is so amazing! I loved every dish there we ordered. I must say, the lamb is a repeat....so moist and tender and just the right amount of seasoning. I am a very picky eater, especially when it comes to lamb because not every place cooks it so amazingly perfect! The escargot is a must! It so delicious and buttery! Yumm! We had three servings of that! My friends had the seabass and tried a sample of it....so good and moist & so flavorful. I also tried the beef quartet and that seemd ok for my taste...maybe too much stimulation of meat, but otherwise good. We also had the oysters and they were Ono also. All the way to the end of dinner, we were in magnificent food bliss! the desserts....oh to die for...we had the creme brûlée and the apple tarte....both heavenly. Cannot wait to bring my husband to this place. The ambience is low key and so comfortable...not something I had expected out of a French bistro. Awesome.

    (5)

  • Chris O.

    So I decided this would be a great place to go for my birthday since I don't eat here often. Reservations were made a week in advance for 7:30pm. To make it short and simple, I will definitely go back. I ordered the special beef quartet (photo attached) for my main course which was very favorable. We had salad, mussels, and escargot for appetizers, a bottle of champagne and wine to drink and finished dinner off with crème brûlée, a strawberry tart and coffee. If you haven't been here, you definitely must go!

    (4)

  • Carrie G.

    As far as fine dining goes, this is one of my top choices. The menu has lots to choose from, an everything I've tried has been really REALLY good! As far as fine dining goes, I think it's priced $10-$20 less than most other fine dining options, but the quality and taste are just as good if not better. Waaaay better than Roy's (which is totally overrated and overpriced in my opinion!) There's the regular dinners (the duck or the short ribs are gooood) and there's specials- like beef done 4 different ways on 1 plate! If you're hosting a special dinner, hot date, etc. Take people here. It's not as famous as the other options but its worth a trip! Oh, and save room for dessert. The apple tart is great!

    (5)

  • Stacey K.

    I LOVE this place. Food is consistently good. The wine list always has at least 10 different red wines I want to try. Never been disappointed with my selections for appetizers, entrees, desserts, and wine (only that I wish it lasted longer). The ambiance is pahhhfect too. It's dimly lit, the music is chill loungy frenchy boudoir-ish, tables are somewhat close together without it being squished but instead cozy. plus theres plenty of parking and it's nice to be able to get out of the center of town, gives you a chance to breathe.. the service is very attentive and not pretentious what so ever. it seems the staff actually like their job and that makes a big maddahfukkin difference. every time i've come here i've had a great dinner. it's also a very romantic restaurant (i came here last valentines day and it was the best vday dinner i've had). ahhh i love this place....

    (5)

  • Michelle L.

    FINALLY...we raised enough money to eat here!!! oh, and also, i've been saving this for my 100th review :D i was so excited to come here like no other. we had a bunch of choices for tables since it wasn't busy tonight but i was too excited to decide lol. our waiter was french and that was cool since we got the whole package. french restaurant, french waiter...yeah. he was great! "voila, merci!" love it! i've been wanting to try foie gras for a long time and i got that along with the shellfish appetizer. my hot date didn't like the foie gras but more for me! it was really good. the shellfish dish was great too, the sauce was amazing. we ordered the beef quartet and rack of lamb recommended by our waiter. they were all delicious! the lamb was very moist and not gamey tasting at all. the beef quartet was super good as well. i loved the filet. the shortribs were good, very tender but it wasn't my kind of taste. i wished we had room for desserts but oh wells. there is only one problem that sticks out the most for me. getting reservations seems to be so difficult! they have a hard time answering their phones. we had to call several times to get an answer -__-. the food was a little greasy but it was still yummy nonetheless. will definitely come back once we do another fundraiser :P

    (5)

  • Toni M.

    It was good, but something was missing. And we tried the whole run--appetizer through dessert, surf to turf. The wine list even fell a bit short. The staff was friendly. Prices were moderate to high. Nothing special for me, and I really wish it would have been.

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  • Teddy C.

    Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Overall Experience: 5/5 I came here to this hidden jewel in Hawaii Kai to celebrate my 25th birthday with my parents and I was amazed how delicious and fresh the food was! One thing that did catch me by surprise was that my dad actually enjoyed this fine-dining restaurant! (He usually loathes eating at such restaurants). Things to know about this restaurant: * Great price and decent portions! * Great selection from the menu * Parking is easy to find * Staff is very friendly and thorough with the presentation of the menu * Make sure you make a reservation in advance! * Birthdays = free dessert! (Crème brulee) * My mom actually thinks this restaurant was better than Roy's! I may have to agree! =) Now onto the more descriptive stuff! Appetizers: * Madagascar Shrimp - Delicious appetizer. There are two pieces of shrimp cut vertically in half with a very flavorful butter with a hint of curry sauce. The shrimp peeled away from its shell very easily (freshness) and the sauce makes a perfect dipping sauce with the bread you are given! * Mussels and clams - Another great appetizer with a flavorful sauce (also perfect for dipping your bread into). I couldn't tell the flavor of the sauce, but it went very well with both the clams and mussels. *French Onion Soup - This was probably the only dish that I did not care for. The soup was very bland. I don't think it was worth ordering. Entrée: * Seabass - AMAZING! This fish simply melted in my mouth from the first bite! It was so tender and the skin was still on to (crispy of course). It was served with mixed vegetables, including potatoes, broccoli, brocollini, cauliflower, and even a mushroom gravy that went with the fish. This is a must try! * Beef Quartet - One of their specials on the menu, and something the restaurant is known for. It is basically a quartet; beef served four different ways, all very delicious! My favorite of the four was the rib eye. One bite and you can taste the flavors mesh with the fattiness of the meat. It also came with braised short ribs, steak, and a mini burger. My mom was in love with this dish! * Salmon - I didn't get to try the salmon my dad ordered, but it looked pretty good! Skin was crisped and served over a bed of lettuce. Looks like a very healthy meal! Dessert: * Crème Brulee - It came in a heart ramekin. Lol. The cream was so creamy and silky, which any crème brulee should be! * Berry crust with lemon mascarpone - Delicious! I was amazed how flakey this dessert was! I ordered a scoop of vanilla ice cream to go with it. Yum! My recommendation is a MUST EAT in Hawaii! This restaurant was more memorable the Chef Mavros! I will definitely be dining here again.

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  • Ben F.

    Had dinner here with friends, while the strip mall location may throw you at first, just know it has not bothered any of the locals who keep coming back. What a total surprise and shocker...AWESOME! Waiter was great, food was even better, plus solid wine selections. I will totally go back to this one to see what Chef has come up with next!

    (5)

  • Jane M.

    This place never falls short of amazing. Had the rack of lamb again. I am in the clean plate club... Marc, thanks again for your impeccable service.

    (5)

  • jeannine s.

    Le Bistro has definitely become a favorite of mine, particularly when my cravings have me foraging for Foie Gras. But at $200+ for two, it's more of a special occasion splurge. Parking is never a problem since they are located in the Niu Valley Shopping Center. But somehow fine dining in a shopping center takes away a little of the ambiance for me. Entering the restaurant, the atmosphere is all about soft lighting, elegantly dressed white tables and simple decor. Reservations are recommended and if you don't want to get seated at the middle of the restaurant which feels like you're on display everytime a new diner walks in, I suggest making that clearly known with your reservation. Service is casual and unpretentious, yet professional and attentive. Wait staff appears to be knowledgeable about the food menu but not the wine list. Off the appetizer menu, I went straight for the seared Foie Gras served with a toasty baguette. There's nothing extra fancy about the preparation. It's really rather standard, but I can't seem to get enough of that buttery sweet goodness. As a follow up to that, I heartily recommend the warmed fig salad. They take two fresh figs, wrap them with bacon and roasted them with gorgonzola and paired them with field greens and reduced balsamic vinaigrette. What an eruption of great flavors! Every savory bite was a sexcapade of the senses. The Le Boef, a bone in Angus Rib Eye, Crisp Chilean Sea Bass and Beef Quartet (tasting portions of the filet mignon, rib eye with marrow sauce, and short ribs, with Kobe slider) are popular. But this time I chose a featured special, a succulent Black Cod with truffle oil over a bed of scalloped potatoes. This was delicious but only after I dusted it with an extra sprinkle of salt. For a great finish, I recommend ordering the apple tartlet. It's like a galette of thinly sliced apples in buttery puff pastry. It's served with fresh whipped cream which is devine, but you can get it ala mode with gelato, too.

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  • Teresa G.

    Last night my husband took me to Le Bistro for our 33rd wedding anniversary. What a memorable experience it was for us. It is a romantic little french bistro tucked away in Niu Valley. We started with Oysters on the half shell from British Columbia with mignonette and cocktail sauce and Roasted Madagascar shrimp in cognac sauce. It was an experience just to taste all the different flavors. We enjoyed a 2009 Meiomi pinot noir which was so velvety and rich with notes of vanilla, cedar and cola. One of the best wines I've had. Then I had the Bistro Steak which is a black angus rib eye with wild mushrooms, cognac and roquerfort butter with roasted asparagus. My husband had the Cote de boeuf a 20 oz rib eye in a coqnac peppercorn sauce served with scalloped potatoes which were creamy and delicious. We ended the meal with a surprise! The nice folks at Le Bistro brought us a creme brulee with strawberries and fresh mint. It was the perfect little decadent desert to end our most memorable dinner!!! Our server was EXCELLENT!!! Our service during the evening flowed perfectly! We never felt like we were being rushed out to make room for more people. It was a wonderful romantic ambiance that made my 33rd wedding anniversary one that I'll remember forever. We will come back to Le Bistro again and again!!!

    (5)

  • Tadd T.

    Wagyu slider. With Stilton. And foie gras. May I have another??? Like, now??? It was an upper-class carnivore's dream, sharply pungent cheese melting into a thick, juicy burger already impregnated with molten foie fat, on a lightly toasted little bun. ... I think duck-fat fries would accompany this perfectly. PETA, back the eff off and let me enjoy my slider. It's two and a half bites large, so it won't last long anyway. If you want one of your own, you need to order the beef quartet cos the burger isn't available on the menu, though the other three dishes are. Oh well, you'll just have to deal with more meat: slices of ribeye with Hamakua mushrooms in a cognac-Roquefort butter; prime filet with sauteed spinach and a port wine-veal jus; and peppery short ribs, which were delicious but needed an hour more of braising. A Kurobuta pork chop, beautifully caramelized and standing two inches tall, suffered from slight overcooking but was by no means unpalatable. Although at $32 for a piec'a pork I'd hoped for better texture, I won't hold it against Chef Alan, mostly because I loved the crispy-skinned sea bass so much. I pondered the veal chop (which our server said was a full pound, holy crap) but had been craving a fish outside the supermarket's offerings. The bass fell into big, gorgeous flakes, ideal for stacking onto a fat slice of oyster mushroom delicately infused with truffle. Accompanied by chilled asparagus in chive vinaigrette, the piece of fish was one of the best I've ever had. I was already on a food high by the time the entrees arrived, having sampled some escargots in garlic butter and foie gras in a luscious quince sauce. French onion soup rarely disappoints, though the crouton disintegrated into the broth before I could break its gooey cheese crust. If you like to assemble your own food, you'll enjoy the pear sundae, a martini glass of vanilla bean ice cream surrounded by Valrhona chocolate sauce, caramel, fresh whipped cream and half a roasted pear. Also great are the apple tart -- with a crackly sugar-glass top thanks to someone's brilliant idea to brulee the tops of the apples -- and almond berry tart, which is more a freeform crostata than a tart but tasty regardless of technicalities, especially when paired with a quenelle of lemony mascarpone. Service is gracious, if not slightly choppy (our waiter professed he and most of his co-workers are college students), and I would seek out a more seasoned server to help with selecting wine, though the $60 bottle of zippy (and definitely over-marked up) '09 Chateau St. Jean cab we chose served us well enough. I've never had a perfect meal here, but I always leave very, very happy.

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  • Cheryl E.

    Let me be brief: This is a 5 star restaurant and the food and service reflect it. Our dinner party of 9 diners included a large age span of very seasoned diners. Every dish was excellent, as was the wait staff on this particular evening. The recommended wine was so perfect for the meal and in itself that we subsequently purchased it for home consumption. Why only 4 stars then? Well, this is a wonderful high class restaurant in one of the most tawdry shopping centers in Hawaii Kai. It was dirty, and there was no place to sit outside. My suggestion would be to MOVE this restaurant to a location it deserves.

    (4)

  • Dave H.

    A-M-A-Z-I-N-G, definitely a new Island favorite, dare I be bold and say that it is perhaps even better than Alan Wong's? So, I'm an old-fut now. Well Sorta...my gf took me here last night to celebrate an early 23rd birthday. (All that's left to look forward to now is that big discount in car insurance=D lol). And I'm absolutely thankful that Liz found yet another amazing place thanks to the recommendations of yelp! We had shared scallops and the BBQ lamb chops, both amazing and highly recommended to anyone who goes! Even with a reservation a week in advanced, it was hard to get a 7pm reservation on a saturday, so we had to settle for 7:30 and then wait a bit more when we got there, that's how packed it was! I can see why though, it's french food at its' finest. I enjoyed this place so much, I may even go back again this week with the family for my actual birthday lol. Happy eating! =D

    (5)

  • Joshua C.

    "Do you love me?" "I do." "Am I the only one?" "Well no, there are others*, but it's different with them" "What do you mean?" "You know, you're special, unique and my favorite in Hawaii" "Just Hawaii???" "Look it's not likely that I'll be going back to Paris, Italy, New York, or San Fran anytime soon...you've got nothing to worry about." "I'm not convinced." "It's been a month now since we met and I haven't stopped thinking of you-even when it's been completely inappropriate." "Go on, I'm listening." "Okay my Barbecued Lamb Chop; I love that you're an Australian rack separated into chops. I love that you're marinated in red wine, honey, balsamic vinegar, and herbs. And I love that you're grilled on both sides then oven finished and topped with a seductive red wine sauce. You're perfect medium with a crisp beautiful outside and moist red inside.*" And such is my relationship with what's become my favorite dish in the state (at least for the time being). My actual better half (who I'm much more committed too) would laugh at this, because as noted in the "what do you crave thread" I've got a lot of "favorites.**" But that's just one dish served at Le Bistro, there's actually lots to love about this tres jolie neighborhood restaurant : The Casual Elegance. The Server to Customer Ratio. The Fantastic French Food. Places like Le Bistro fill a wonderful niche between home cooking and all out fine dining. It's gourmet food without the stuffiness and pretension- perfect for a date or a special family celebration. For us it was the later a (three month late) birthday party for my mom. It was funny how we ended up here; I had just been talking with demur e. ( yelp.com/biz/le-bistro-h… ) bout this place when my mom suggested it (they had a gift certificate). If you don't mind eating early it's highly recommend to grab the first seating at 5:30pm. For the first hour we were almost over served, but like hitting the interchange after cruising the Airport viaduct things slowed down when the dining room got congested. Thankfully by that time we were midway through our entrees and too blissfully full to really care. Here's what did us in: L'Abbaye de Saine Ferme Bordeaux -- Medium red that paired nicely with my BBQ Lamb French Onion Soup (topped with Gruyere) -- This might be my favorite take on this classic dish here in the islands. The cheese was nicely melted and browned and the broth while flavorful didn't taste like sea water. yelp.com/biz_photos/gT0o… Kahuku Corn Salad - - Fresh and sweet, provides balance to an otherwise heavy meal, but isn't especially memorable. yelp.com/biz_photos/gT0o… Escargot -- I still like how these are served in their shells in Paris ( static.px.yelp.com/photo… ). Here they were moist, buttery, and seasoned just right. The pitted baking dish, in addition to being easy to eat out of, made a great bread dipping station. Onaga Special -- Recommended by the server, this no longer on the menu item was expertly executed. I was amused when my "fish skin viewing adverse" better half flipped the onaga upside down shortly after I snapped this picture. yelp.com/biz_photos/gT0o… Colorado Rack of Lamb Au Jus -- If the sweet preparation of the BBQ Lamb's not appealing to you this Lamb is cooked more or less just in its own juice with just the right amount of added flavor. Filet Mignon -- My poor mom really wanted scallops, they were out. Shrimp, out of this too. Oysters were offered, but she doesn't like those. To my surprise she chose the Filet (in the thirty years that I've known her, I can only recall two other times that she ordered steak, both at steak houses). Well I'm glad she did, more of a rib eye person myself, I was impressed by this savory tenderloin. yelp.com/biz_photos/gT0o… Apple Dessert ala Mode -- Light, crisp, just buttery enough, fruity, and delicious. An easily shared sweet ending to an awesome meal. yelp.com/biz_photos/gT0o… Le Bistro and most definitely their amazing BBQ Lamb dish have captured a place in my heart. If only I could afford to go back more often. Service got a little slow at times, things got a little loud as it got crowded, but with such great food, in such a cute comfortable atmosphere (especially with good company) I could care less. 4.85 Stars and "Yes, my little Lamb Chop I promise to return for you" * yelp.com/biz_photos/gT0o… ** yelp.com/topic/honolulu-…

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  • Lisa C.

    My husband and I went back to Le Bistro to see if we could relive the amazing evening we had there a few months ago. This visit was to celebrate his birthday. For appetizers, we ordered the escargots again and tried the Madagascar shrimps. The shrimp dish didn't leave much of an impression on me--it was nothing special or memorable. Next time, we are getting 2 or may be 3 orders of escargots! My husband had the 22 oz ribeye and it was big, juicy, unbelievably tender and delicious. I know because I helped myself to at least 12 oz of it. I ordered The lamb quartet. It was good, but not great. I thought the portions were on the small side. You get: one golf ball size lamb meatball-moist and light meatball in a tomato sauce a small piece of lamb shank- they were heavy handed with the salt on this one. a pan fried of breaded lamb loin - I am not sure if I liked the loin done this way.... a baby lamb chop - nice and juicy Next time, I am sticking to the BBQ lamb chops. I have to admit that the food was slightly off the mark on this particular evening, but I am still going to give them 5 stars because the overall experience was amazing, and the escargots and ribeye were soooooo, soooo amazing that they cancel out the weaker dishes.

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  • Melissa W.

    Went to Le Bistro with my parents. I really wanted to get the beef quartet special, but wasn't digging eating a foie gras stuffed slider, so I opted for the pork chop instead. YUUUM, it was really, really good! I'm big on french onion soup, but wasn't digging their version for some reason...I would pass on this and opt for something else if I went back. For desserts we had the chocolate cake and lychee sorbet. Both were delicious!! I would definitely go back to Le Bistro. Our waiter didn't seem very experienced, but other than that, it's a really good restaurant...a stand-out especially in the area.

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  • Maggie M.

    By far one of the best restaurants on the island. If you love beef and elegantly prepared food, you have to try their beef quartet. You owe it to yourself. it's not on the menu but you will notice it's what most people are eating. They have actually scaled their menu down a lot. it used to be much bigger. My favorites are the foie gras, the escargot, the bbq lamb and any fish entree. treat yourself!

    (5)

  • Katrina F.

    Well I really am not surprised that this place has so many reviews and so many good ones at that. Le Bistro is ama-za-zing and I enjoy it every time I go. It is definitely pricey, we spend at least $200 between two of us between apps, a drink or two each, entrees and a dessert. Average spent is about $250, so we do not go very often...maybe once every six months on special occasions. Everything I have had on the menu has been excellent, favorites are the Ahi tartar, Scallop entree and Escargot. I am not usually a fancy-pants eater but this delicious restaurant always has me leaving happy and I am always looking forward to my next visit. So so so good I wish we could go more often.

    (5)

  • Leimomi S.

    The food and service here is excellent. We celebrated a birthday a few weeks ago and it was exactly as our friends raved about. We plan to return for dinner next week.

    (5)

  • Chris L.

    I finally tried this restaurant after many recommendations from my friends. Le Bistro certainly lived up to the expectations I had. The interior decor is a lot nicer than the strip mall exterior would lead you to believe. The service was great, everyone was very courteous and attentive. We started off with the Kula Baby Romaine, which was essentially a Cesar's salad, and that was excellent. I'm pretty sure the Cesar's dressing was made from scratch as I could see pieces of garlic and anchovies and it had that tang and spice that bottled Cesar dressings fail to capture. Yum. Next we had the escargot. Another yum. The garlic/olive butter sauce that the escargot was served in was very rich and tasty. We sopped up most of the left over sauce with our bread. I also enjoyed the bread itself too, a crispy crust with a soft, moist, interior. For my entree I had the lamb sampler which featured their rack of lamb, a lamb meatball, a lamb pasta dish, and their barbequed lamb chops. The rack of lamb was the only dish which stood out to me, the other three dishes were just kind of meh. But the rack of lamb was delicious, it had a flavorful, tasty crust on it that was yummy. Incidentally, I had a glass of the house merlot with my meal and it paired really well with the lamb. As stuffed as we were, we are suckers for bread pudding. So when we saw it on the menu we had to try it. We were not disappointed. This was the lightest bread pudding I have ever tried. Instead of a vanilla bean sauce, the bread pudding was served with vanilla bean ice cream. Yum. I'm anxious to return to Le Bistro to try other dishes.

    (5)

  • Chantel C.

    I'm not the typical fine diner... okay, well I'll admit it: I'm a starving student again, so I rarely go to expensive restaurants. I was invited to a birthday dinner at Le Bistro, otherwise I'd never try this place with a THREE dollar bill rating for price range! However, once I tasted their filet mignon, I realized it IS worth the $$$ rating! One of the best filet mignon's I have tasted. Service and ambience were excellent. Only reason why I knocked it down a star was because I don't remember what I ate... I think I ordered the fish?... not sure which one... It was good, just not super memorable, knock your socks off type of good. The filet mignon came from my dad's plate hahaha. Try the filet mignon! Now I know why they the name filet mignon is French!

    (4)

  • Kim S.

    This is the only place where I can order an appetizer/salad, entree, & dessert & finish EVERYTHING. & I mean EVERYTHING. As in, I would lick the sauce off of my plate if it didn't make me look like an ill-mannered heifer. The ambiance here is great. It's got a quaint, romantic vibe that's perfect for a date. But guys, it's a little on the pricier side so make sure that you've already established that your girl's a keeper before you bring her here. The waitstaff is amazing, very attentive & polite...Not to mention that a few of the guys who work here actually have a French accent which contributes to the authenticity of the place. My favorite thing to order is the filet mignon. The wine reduction sauce is sooo yummy & the cheesy gratin potatoes they're served with are unbelievable. For dessert, I always get the caramelized pear sundae. All of the elements of the sundae are served in their own little dish, which works out perfectly. My husband & I share it; he eats the ice cream & the chocolate sauce while I eat the pear & fruit caramel. If you haven't already been to Le Bistro, it's a must. You will not be disappointed.

    (5)

  • Olivia D.

    Three days after my initial visit, I returned. My waiter recognized me as I stepped in the door and greeted me with a smile. Then the reservation book shenanigans began all over again. He and the host took so long to find my reservation, bending over that book placed on a knee-level stand, trying to read it in the dark that I just said I was going to wait outside. After 15 minutes, I sent another member of my party in to check on how it was going. (I didn't want to be a nag.) It turns out that our table for eight was ready the whole time. I don't understand why they didn't seat us. Thankfully, my meal made up for the sheer retardedness of their host system/seating method. This time, I started with plump escargots de Bourgogne and used two loaves of bread to soak up all the butter. At one point, a busser politely asked if he could remove my dish and I snarled at him and curled up my lip. He backed away. I had to relinquish my dish, though, when my French onion soup arrived. Last time, I thought it was too bland. This time, it was perfect: not too salty, not too bland, with a good amount of onions and cheese. Two of my friends had the salad with the tangerine citronette and they had the same complaint about the dressing that I did: too strong and cloyingly sweet. My entree was the diver scallops perfectly seared in a butter sauce and served atop slices of potato and sauteed cabbage. They were delicious and a good portion. Le Bistro seems to give good portions, especially for their meats. My friends' steaks and pork chops were huge. Dessert was mind-blowingly good. I had the apply tarte tatin and the pastry was so thin, light, flaky and crisp. What sent it over the edge was that they bruleed the top of it over the apples and that thin sugar crust was such a light, delicious, unexpected crunch. I have not had a tarte tatin that good since I lived in Paris and I've been looking. This is the only dessert I'll eat here from now on!

    (5)

  • Andrew A.

    Overall (9/10) Food (9/10) Location (7/10) - If you're not close, it is quite a drive. Price (8/10) - great for what you get Atmosphere (7/10) - Nice environment, bathroom could stand an upgrade. Easy to get to, but not in an ideal location. I must say i am happy I chose this location. GREAT food. GREAT prices, friendly help staff. TIP - If you have been googe-ing French dining in Hawaii you may have come across some pricier options. Just because the price is higher, doesn't mean the food itself is poorer. Maybe the service and ambiance may be lacking from places such as La Mer, but the food is still spot on, and well worth the price. What I had Caprese salad - Not to my liking, not enough salt, and no balsamic vinegar =( Foie Gras - ridiculously good, I recommend getting it, esp with some crustly bread to soak up the creamy goodness. Main course - Quartet of Beef (good, but I would get a main dish over this) Rack of lamb - RIDICULOUSLY GOOD, and a very large portion. You will not go hungry, Wine - 1999 Rafael cab. Great with the main course, let it air out a bit. Too full for sweets. Would I come back? YES

    (5)

  • Krista M.

    Le Bistro is AMAZING. This was one of the top 5 best meals I've ever had in a fine dining restaurant. Escargot: this is the first place I ate escargot at a few years ago and since then I've never enjoyed escargot anywhere else. It's so tender and the sauce is salty with a tinge of brown sugar I believe... fabulous to dip your bread in Filet mignon: absolutely mouth watering... it melts in your mouth and has a great demi-glaze. I always eat filet mignon when I go to good restaurants and this was in the top 3 I've ever had. Our server saw us leaving and opened the door for us on the way out. Impressive. Ambiance is lovely and quaint... although you're sitting quite close to other tables you don't feel like it. Overall, I highly recommend going to Le Bistro. For the food and service I would happily have paid more...

    (5)

  • Zoe B.

    I am sorry that we have to give 2 stars. Here are the goods and bads: Goods: 1) courteous staff and service, very good ambience 2) free creme brulee for anniversary and it tasted good 3) they have a special appetizer of the day which is soft shell crab. I think the crab and the creme brulee were the only impressive items of the dinner 4) server explaining my questions about the menu items very sincerely Bads: 1) my steaks was just ok, I expected better for the price they charged 2) the pork chop was just ok, again, we expected better for the price they charged. 3) French onion soup doesn't have enough flavor, disappointing I guess we had a lot better French food somewhere else so we have set our bar high on French cuisine, that's why we were NOT impressed with the dinner we had at Le Bistro, especially with the price not being cheap and it was for our anniversary. I blame myself for picking the wrong place for anniversary.

    (2)

  • Lai X.

    Fancy is one word that describes Le bistro! tho my appointment was at 7:30 and the host gave me attitude for coming in at 7:23. his words verbatim was "Your reservation is at 7:30 and its only 7:23. fair enough.. except we got seated at 7:55!!! right? the audacity!! his excuse was we are trying to get a good table even tho people who came after us got good seats with the same amount of people party(tho my party left a 20% tip based on food not service). now that i vented about that the food was exceptional! the escargo is a little buttery but still good (i prefer the one from ninnikuya r.i.p.). the lobster bisque soup is very rich! a little oversaturating. the soup is whipped with adds a nice touch to the lobster meat accompanied by some spices. The entrees we ordered are the lamb racks which are very good but again almost too rich made from red wine and a fig sauce, soooo good! we also got the sea bass and opakapaka both very nicely presented and equally tasty. not as saturating as the lamb but equally good on the spectrum of the tasty wheel! i recommend this place for some fancy fine dining away from the craziness of town! a must try

    (4)

  • Mike C.

    After reading Love S.'s review, I made a point to make a reservation here prior to leaving San Francisco. My auntie who was my guest gave me the history of this location as being couple-owned Swiss restaurant. The room is darkly lit and the dining room seats around twelve tables, besides one large table in the wine room (judging by the size, they have quite a selection). Our waiter, Ryan, was very thorough in explaining the specials not listed on the regular menu. We ordered the following: Appetizer (shared) Escargots - Cooked in a garlic butter sauce, they were done well and the sauce was perfect for dipping the provided warm French bread slices. Entrees Muscovy Duck (Auntie) - Trying a bite, it was tasty, but nothing memorable for me. Beef Quartet - Kobe slider (mini burger), Short ribs (melt in your mouth tender), rib eye (hearty beef flavor), Filet Mignon (again, tender and perfectly cooked medium rare). I cannot remember the accompaniments, as the meats were clearly the star of this dish. Dessert (shared) Chocolate cake (waiter recommended) - It was okay, but I was already anticipating the Chocolate souffle for a future dinner down the street. In watching the surrounding tables, I noticed that many of the diners had the mussels appetizer, French Onion soup, and the lamb entree; because my auntie has a small appetite, we'll wait until the next trip to try these. The crowd looked like neighborhood diners ranging from young and old couples, mostly over 40. The servers were very attentive to our iced tea, coffee, and water. Price wise, most of the entrees are in the $30.00 plus range so it's not an everyday dining experience; our bill came to $98.00 before gratuity. I can't really say it's the best I've had, but we didn't try too many things on the menu. Let's see how things go the next time.

    (4)

  • Jenifer G.

    Food executed beautifully, definitely worth the money, great for special occassions. - Corn salad $9.95 -- excellent, really delicate flavors and well balanced. - Escargot $9.95 -- done perfectly, however would have liked more cheese in there (instead of just butter) - Beef quartet (special) $38 -- the Kobe slider (Wagyu) and short ribs were the best I've had in a long time. The filet mignon was a little over done (I got med instead of med rare), and needed a dash more flavor. - Lamb somethin' (sorry, don't remember, but it's the quartet) $38 -- Tried all (which was good) except the ribs (which my boyfriend said was the best of the 4. grr). Although I think the beef quartet was much better overall. (ha!) Large wine selection (very clever how the whites are listed in a light yellow book, reds in a red book). I liked their shiraz by the glass (less than $10), more on the dry side or "quick finish". We did get a bottle of the $55 Lutador (sp?) but we didn't care for it -- long finish, the taste was a not-so-good flavor of heavy. (yes, you read that right) Our friend who was moving away wanted to eat here as his last meal, so we took him out. Lucky guy (and lucky me! my meal was paid for too. aww, thanks boyfriend!). Although he's vegan, he was able to order the salad and a plate full of sides (mushrooms, spinach, potatoes, very delish) -- the menu is geared more for carnivores. Service was great (although after we were seated, it took about 10mins to finally order drinks, which to me is too long), they were very nice. Decor could be better. It didn't feel fanciful or like a lot of thought was put into it. Or maybe they just threw this-and-that together some time ago (e.g. mismatched chairs) -- it reminded me of how Cafe Miro looks and feels. In a way too, I felt like we were at the kiddie table, surrounded by a room of retired folks and people with grays (okay, I might have 2 or 3 now), but there was a middle aged couple who brought their child along, so helped with the age median (but it was still skewed). Overall, fantastic experience, I would definitely come here again.

    (5)

  • Cynthia C.

    Just got back to our room from a great dinner here tonight. We had the french onion soup, escargot, primed grade bistro steak (ribeye), sea bass with mushrooms and truffle sauce. Our friends had the fresh oysters, bbq lamb steak, and the beef quartet. My seabass was cooked perfectly. Moist and soft and fell apart when I put my fork in it. The truffle sauce was delicious especially with the mushrooms. I wanted to lick my plate after. Hubby's steak was yummy too. Perfectly cooked and seasoned. Sauce was awesome! One thing he wanted to have was a complete steak to cut into and not have something already cut for him. But that's just his personal preference. Our friends beef quartet looked sooo good! Droooooool! Couldn't stop eyeing it, I was kicking myself for not getting it myself. My attempt to coerce hubby to get it so I can eat it didn't work. :( Oh wells, maybe next time. Didn't get to try the desserts since we had a date with Bubbie's! The ambiance was nice and romantic. The staff was super polite and nice. They even played peekaboo with our friend's kid. Definitely will come back here next time we're in Oahu.

    (4)

  • Mark Y.

    I've been looking forward to having dinner here after reading the reviews and am glad I did. While I think it's not quite on par with either Alan Wong's or Mavro's, it still was a great meal. For starters, my friend had the smoked salmon with arugula and I had the foie grois. My friend thought the salmon was just ok, he said it was a bit too salty and I thought it needed a bit more acidity. The foie grois was excellent. It came with a braised vidalia onion and a slice of poached pear. All the flavors were a great combination with each other. For our main course we both had the beef quartet. As someone else mentioned, it's not listed on the menu and you have to ask for it. It's basically a combo sampler of their beef dishes. The quartet consisted of the kobe beef slider, filet, ribeye, and braised short rib. We both liked the kobe slider the best. It had a really nice flavor and texture to it. We were told later that it has foie grois and some stilton mixed into it. The filet mignon was a close 2nd and the ribeye and short rib 3rd and fourth. We both didnt have room for dessert. Service was excellent and attentive. Ambiance, somewhat romantic since it's dimly lit, but does feel crowded and is noisy like Roy's in hawaii kai. on a side note...Danny Kaleiakini was dining there that night and he ended up singing Happy birthday for a friend and also for a stranger. Although it sounds cute, it was actually a bit irritating. He sang at the top of his lungs with an extended version of the song. In that small and already noisy place, it wasn't exactly charming.

    (4)

  • C L.

    Last night was perfect at Le Bistro. It wasn't even very crowded (blame Punahou Carnival), which made it quieter than normal, which we appreciated. We had the lamb chops and the Bistro steak. Both were excellent. The potatos were soooo creamy! We also had a super caprese salad -- super ripe tomatos, which is so unusual in HI. We ended up not having dessert, as we were planning on checking out the new Waikiki Edition afterwards (wish we had just stayed at Le Bistro).

    (5)

  • Henry F.

    This is the second time we dined here. Everything it makes is delicious. In particular, I liked the escargots. The waiter was very friendly and helpful. And the ambience is comfortable for family and friends gathering. Highly recommended!

    (5)

  • Shannon C.

    My husband and I just had dinner here and we both enjoyed it. We started with the escargot and foie gras. The escargot was good but I didn't care for the foie gras. It was slightly undercooked. For entrees my husband had the sea bass which he throughly enjoyed and I had the beef quartet which was good but nothing really special. The star of the meal was the dessert. We were really full so we ordered just one dessert, the apple tart. Usually if my husband is full, he will only take a bite of whatever I order, but the apple tart was so good, that he ate more than half of it! We both agreed that the dessert itself would bring us back to have dinner here.

    (5)

  • Cassie T.

    LOVE LOVE LOVE! I will be going back on a regular basis. Don't let the outside fool you this place is amazing. From service, atomosphere, to food quality you are going to love Le Bistro! Mark was our waiter and he was extremely accomodating and welcoming. The first time I went to Le Bistro it was with a larger party. I was totally suprised that they were able to accomodate us all and execute dinner flawlessly. We tried almost all of the appetizers and the Escargot reallly stood out. The flavor was awesome and it tasted very fresh! For dinner I tried the Beef Quartet, reccommended by a friend. This dish gives you beef prepared four ways! You have to ask for this as it is not normally on the menu. Sometimes it is listed as a special. A mini kobe beef burger is really the highlight of this dish, plus one of the preparations comes with mashed potatoes. My husband tried the lamb chops and he thought it was ok and was jealous of my quartet. He stated that the dish lacked flavor. I have made a deal with my hubby that he will not let his choice taint his opinion of Le Bistro. We will be back for him to give it another try. The apple tart was a nice end to our time at Le Bistro! LOVE LOVE LOVE!

    (5)

  • Beth C.

    The food was amazing!!! We started with the Madagascar shrimp appetizer special, the sauteed in a great curry sauce. It was so good I could have ordered another one as my entree'. Good thing I didn't because our main course was equally delicious. I had the opkapaka steamed fish is a light citrus sauce and my husband had the beef quartet. Both dishes had us going "mmmmm, mmmmmm" with every bite. I can't believe we waited so long to come here!! The only reason we didn't give it a 5 star grade were because of a few details... The service is SPOT ON! My water glass was always full, a dirty plate never sat in front of us for more than a few seconds, everyone was sooo friendly. With so much attention to detail in the service it's a bummer that they didn't carry that detail throughout. My critiques are minor... Coffee was poured in the old stained Bunn coffee pot...with so much detail paid to everything else couldn't they get a few stainless steal coffee pots? There was a birthday across the room from us. While I'm sure this is a great place for your birthday, it seemed odd that the staff sang Happy Birthday to this guest. Over all if you are looking for good food this place is a must!!

    (4)

  • Liz T.

    I came here again tonight and just had to write an update because of the scallop special. They beckoned with freshness, hinted of sweetness, and didn't disappoint--hands down the best scallops I've ever eaten. Nevertheless in battle with the BBQ lamb chops, it would put up a good fight but still lose. And finally I have found something to whine about: The oversalting of vegetables. It isn't enough to merit knocking a star, but my cabbage and my boyfriend's potato were drastically salty, down-three-glasses-of-water salty. There are no salt and pepper shakers on the tables--is that why? I need an answer if I'm going to gain five pounds for all the butter in French cooking and another five pounds for water retention from all the salt.

    (5)

  • Kristen C.

    After waiting for a couple years to come here, I finally got my chance yesterday for my bday. I made reservations for 530 and when we arrived around 515, we were the only ones there and all the workers seemed to be busy in the back so we just waited patiently in the front until someone came out and noticed us. Our waiter was a french guy and seemed to be the only french worker in the whole restaurant as the other waiters were asian. It felt a bit weird and awkward being the only customers but maybe 10 mins in and a couple more people came in and more and more as we waited for our food but still not enough to fill the 20 tables that were available in the restaurant; not including the table in the "private" room. As for the food, I knew that I wanted the beef quartet going in, as mostly everyone on yelp recommended it. My mom and sister shared the a chicken dish with mushrooms and my dad got the duck with wild rice. They also give you lavosh and I guess you're supposed to get some house bread as I saw the other tables with a loaf of bread when we walked out be we didnt get any, I guess we were just too early =P. When our food finally came I was ready to dig in as it smelled and looked really good. I took a bit out of everything and it all tasted good. The meat was cooked perfectly medium and very tender and flavorful. I took a bite out of the mini kobe slider and that was really good, my favorite and if they had a just kobe burger on their menu i'm sure that would be a hit with everyone. The beef was so moist and tender that the burger just smashed down when i bit into it. The short rib on mash potatoes was also very good. My mom and sister thought their food was A-OK as it was nothing special. My dad liked his duck and it was cooked to a medium rare. Our waters were filled promptly and our french waiter checked on us so that was nice. When dessert finally came up my mom mentioned that it was my birthday and if they do anything special so the waiter said he would bring something out. As for another dessert we ordered the bread pudding because I really wanted to try theirs as bread pudding is my favorite. When they came out they brought out a creme brulee and a bunch of the other waiters sang happy birthday. The brulee was really good, the sugar crust was perfect and the custard underneath was velvety smooth and not too sweet. The bread pudding however was a disappointment as it looked and tasted like scrambled eggs with cream and sugar. It was okay but i've made better ;p. Overall service is good, besides our waiter the other waiters seemed really quiet. Food was good but didnt really seem french. I wouldnt mind coming back if someone else wanted to go but I wouldnt choose it on a whim as nothing really stood our or seemed like something that you couldnt get elsewhere.

    (4)

  • Kimo S.

    Just the very best in Honolulu,Hawaii, and the many places in SF, Philly, Vegas,NYC, Texas, Tennessee,and equal to best in New Orleans. The steaks are the best period when you can also have French food. It is so good that if you come to Hawaii or live here see what I mean. Even in hard time this is a must even for just desert, or pupus.

    (5)

  • Alan W.

    It is so hard for me to rate the number of stars for this place. If it were for food alone I would say 4 stars but there is more to dining out than food. To start with, I really wish they would post the menu outside the restaurant so one has an idea of the cuisine and general price range. This information is so valuable. Keeping in mind that this is not a cheap place to eat, let's talk about decor. There are four large urns in the center of the room filled with old, dried curly willow. The tables are set in all white with cheap stainless flatware and one votive candle per table. To turn this into a really great setting worthy of the food, all they would have to do is replace the dead branches with some nice potted orchids and put a flower or two on each table and voila! -you would have a nice dining room. Next up is the wait staff. We were served by a very young waiter who seemed at the beginning of his career. He did not seem like a person who ever ate in a fine restaurant or was aware of fine food in general. His response to just about everything was "no problem". The wine glasses went dry twice so I did not think him very focused on his tables. So really just one star for service. Same service as one would expect at a fast food place. Now for the food. What is this nice food doing in a place like this? The first course was a seared fois gras special. Done very nicely with a sort of sweet onion reduction sauce. Next was a really wonderful fish special of black cod. This fish was cooked to perfection! The sauce was a kind of citrus blend that did not overpower but enhanced the cod. The texture of the fish was like butter and seemed just as fresh as possible. The fish was a 5 star for sure. The dessert carte was only sweets and I was disappointed to see they did not serve a cheese course, which is what I wanted to finish the meal, so we ended our meal there and went to Lewer's Lounge for a cheese plate and some jazz. So $60.00 per person plus $70.00 for wine to me deserves a little improvement in the setting and the service. But I will say that I enjoyed my meal here and would try it again some day.

    (3)

  • Jessica I.

    First time there, it is Great french food. Loved the atmosphere. Our waiter was awesome, a french guy who made the specials sound delicious with his accent. And you know the kitchen is clean, cause you walk right by it. Love the wine cellar. I had the french onion soup and escargot (kind of heavy). Then for my entree had the bone-in rib eye steak, which was cooked to my temperature and tasted great, but a little tough. The dessert was different, but good. Great service overall.

    (4)

  • Margaret W.

    From start to finish, an amazing meal. The staff was friendly and helpful the entire night. The venue is small, but very charming, clean, and pleasant. I enjoyed (understatement) the escargot and crusty bread, frois gras, and beef quartet. The meat so tender and melt in your mouth good. One of the most amazing dinners I have ever had and certainly a great place for a special occasion meal.

    (5)

  • Yasuo O.

    could have been a 5 easily but ... i can go over that really fast. The food was awesome. Start to finish. the ahi tartare, the french onion soup. Not super mind blowing but they do it right. Not too bad. The cheese on the soup was badly burned off. Maybe a small lack of attention. I had the chicken breast and it was ok. a lil bit too salty but they were slammed up and i didnt want to bother. my mom had the Uku as a special and it was delish. and she is a pickier eater than me! we managed a lil space for dessert so we got the apple something. I have been to Paris more than my fair share and this was right up there with the pastry. It was good. Wine selection was decent. Could have been better. but not too bad. The service is good. I am not too sure if it was where I was sitting but the waiters kept walking past my chair and banging the leg and it got a lil bit old. I also had to ask the waiter three times for water. i still gave him a 20% with a small note to encourage him to pay attention. the coffee.. wasnt offered to be refreshed. same with the hot water for moms tea. Service wise, even a place like Roys has it beat. Food wise, this place has the edge. location is 2 minutes past roys from my house. the price is fabulous so it makes up for its short comings. Its a diamond in the rough. still a lil rough and needs to get buffed up a bit but the ingredients are there to make into a great place. Would I go back? not in a heart beat but it sure beats going to town!

    (4)

  • Amanda Z.

    What was once one of my favorite restaurants on the island, I'm sad to re-review Le Bistro and downgrade them to 2 stars. Actually, I am not sad...I'm very angry! My family decided to go to Le Bistro to celebrate my grandfather's 82nd birthday. I was really excited, since every single time I've ever eaten at Le Bistro, the food and service had been excellent. Oh boy, was I ever wrong. The first indication that we were in for a bad experience was the fact that we were seated for our 7:30pm reservation at 8pm! 30 minutes late! With zero updates from the hostesses or apologies from the manager. Strike one. When we finally placed our order, the waiter said that it might take a while, since the kitchen was backed up. He also failed to pour the wine into one person's glass, and also forgot to take one person's order. Strike two. When we finally received our entrees, everything looked delicious, except for my husband's short ribs. The portion was small and half of it was burnt! Strike three. He sent it back, of course. And when he received the new plate, the presentation was sloppy (meat just plopped on top), but at least the portion was bigger (maybe double the original size). They also comped his meal, which was the least they could do, but it did not make up for the entire horrible meal service. Perhaps some people are okay dropping several hundred dollars on a meal with crappy service and burnt food, but I'm not. Three strikes, you are out, Le Bistro.

    (2)

  • John D.

    The restaurant was too hot. But seemed to get better after complaining to the waiter. Short on butter for the lavache. Ran out of beefeater gin for my martini. They found some beefeater after I got out my iPhone and started my review. They did exhange the substitute martini for the new beefeater. The service was good but not that of a first class restaurant. The food was excellent. The restaurant was 25% full on Sunday evening. We waited along time between servings.

    (2)

  • Sandy N.

    I wish I could give 4 1/2 stars for this restaurant (5 stars only goes to my ultimate favorite restaurants). My friend's boyfriend knew about this restaurant so they planned a nice night for me and his friend here. Prior to going I read the Yelp reviews of this restaurant and was quite excited. Once again I ate too much. Here's what we ordered. Appetizers - Escargot, Foie Gras, Seared Ahi Salad, and one more thing (I can't remember). Entrees - I ordered the scallops with kurobuta pork cabbage fondue. Perfectly seasoned, and the scallops were sweet and fresh. The others ordered the Lamb selections, Braised short ribs, Sea bass. Everyone enjoyed their dishes. The leftovers that we ate the next day were just as good =P The lavosh and bread were good as well. Dessert - too full for dessert I'll come here on my next trip back home. What a nice find!

    (4)

  • Sid S.

    Great ambiance. Great food ad fast attentive service. I love coming here they always take good care ofme. Recommend calling at least a few days in advance though they are always very accomodating - even last minute, though I sometimes have to eat early or late. I recommend the escargo, lamb chops, beef quartet, And for dessert you have to try the bread pudding with vanilla bean. I love this place they work really hard to give me good service - they have my highest recommendation. It is a bit pricy and the food is definitely too rich (buttery and heavy) for me to go frequently, but I have never been disappointed when I've gone.

    (5)

  • Will C.

    So after 5 years of living aloha, I finally make it over to the much hyped Le Bistro. what was I waiting for? I can honestly say this was one of the best meals I've had in Hawaii. great ambiance, and delicious food. I'm sure the great company and great home brought wines had something to do with it but we'll focus on what the restaurant provided. nice plump black mussels, rich foie, fork tender short ribs, perfectly cooked veal chop and colorado lamb. awesomeness. food was rich and nicely seasoned (which might be borderline salty for the rest of the world). our server was a bit over the top and not my cup of tea, but overall service and food garner this spot 4 stars.

    (4)

  • EV L.

    My BF and I ordered the Escargot (is that how to spell it?!) appetizer. I didn't know it was SNAILS. LOL. I was like ewww, but heck, I'll try it anyway! I was soooo yummy! Couldn't even tell that it was snail because the garlic sauce overrided it. Dip and soak your bread in the sauce.... it's like dipping in a San Francisco Boudin bread! Awesome! BF ordered the Le Bistro steak and he's giving it 5-STARS!!! It was very tender and tasty! I ordered the Manila clams and Mushroom Pasta. Lotsa clams and greens! Garlic sauce makes it all sooo yummy! 5-STARS!!! As for the service, the waiters/waitresses are ON TOP OF IT!!! Very nice and informative. They automatically knew when to refill our waters and my boyfriend's beer like light-speed... hahah. The environment is dimmed and intimate. I felt a little claustraphobic, though because it's kinda small. There is also a private room, which looked cool. But once I enjoyed the ono-grinds, I could bare the claustrophobia. A MUST-GO for a romantic dinner or a girls' night out!

    (5)

  • Beth D.

    what a hidden gem! quaint/rustic/classy little spot with FANTASTIC food. we had a 7pm reservation (highly recommended) on a friday, and were seated promptly at 6:50 upon arrival. wonderful wine lists. our particular waiter wasn't too knowledgeable about vin, but he was great in every other aspect.. he was gracious enough to repeat the evening's specials 3 times, as our guests trickled in at different times. foie gras and escargot to start out.. foie gras was marvelous, a nicely sized portion with plenty of crusty bread to soak up the fatty juices; decadence at it's finest. the escargot were buttery, rich perfection. i had the sea bass in a truffle sauce, and it couldn't have been cooked more perfectly, skin was succulent and crispy, the dense meat was moist and flaked beautifully. australian lamb chops, scallops, salmon, and the heralded beef quartet were all beautifully cooked and tasty as well. desserts shared were the apple tart with fresh whipped cream (the perfect combo of sweet, tart, crispy, flaky, and creamy), creme brulee (good, but not jaw-dropping), and the bread custard pudding (insane!). would love to have seen a chocolate mousse souffle on the menu.. perhaps another time. in short, go to this restaurant. you won't be sorry.

    (5)

  • Julie H.

    Valentine's Day seemed like a perfect day to go o this romantic French restaurant and the food and flavors did not disappoint. We went about 30 minutes prior to our reservation hoping either to get sat earlier or have a drink at the bar. Well, neither option was possible- it was too busy to get our table any earlier than or reservation time and there was no where to have drink at the bar because the bar is strictly for serving drinks- no seats. That was a bit of a disappointment, but not the end of the world. We ordered a bottle of red wine, I think it was a Cab for about $40. Probably the cheapest on the menu, but it was still good. To start we also had the French Onion Soup, Oysters and Caprese Salad (mozzarella, tomatoes and basil), which were all delicious. But really, with the salad and oysters, it has more to do with choosing the freshest and best food, than any cooking. For our entrees, we had the venison and lobster. The venison was delicious, not gamey at all and served with a nice rice with delicious flavors. The lobster was cooked in butter and served with scalloped potatoes. It was very rich and delicious, but the combination of the buttery lobster and buttery potatoes was a little too rich by the end of the dish. By the end, there was no room for dessert, so I can't make any recommendations there. I would love to go back here when it's less busy and try the duck!

    (4)

  • Yvonne D.

    One of my face restaurants! Everything is good here especially the foie gras. Service is excellent very attentive

    (5)

  • Nina N.

    Food was awesome but service sucked. Our dinner experience lasted 2.5hrs because of the long wait for service. It was extremely noisy and the seating arrangements seemed cramped. With that being said, I would still go back for the food ;)

    (4)

  • Kevin O.

    Came here to celebrate my grandmother's 80th birthday with my family. The wait staff was hilarious and made my grandmother show them her ID because they couldn't believe she was actually that old. We had the copper river salmon salad as an appetizer. The salmon was rich and tasty but was drenched in a bit too much oil for my taste. Still enjoyed it though. For dinner I had the beef quartet and it was definitely good. It came with two types of steak, a kobe beef slider and a beef short rib with horseradish sauce. The short rib was probably the best of the 4 variations on beef, being fork tender and not over powered by the horseradish. Usually I hate horseradish so I was surprised to find myself wiping the bowl clean with my fork. While the steaks were yummy and tender, the beef slider was really great. It had foie gras mixed into it and the combination seemed to make the burger melt-in-my-mouth worthy. The condiments left something to be desired but my only complaint was that I wish the burger could have been bigger. For dessert I had the melting chocolate cake. I think after reading other reviews I had hyped it up too much because I thought it was just okay. For being a lava cake, it wasn't heated very hot and I never quite got to a gooey warm chocolate center. My recommendation: Forget the dessert and don't hold back on the entree. The beef quartet was a winner.

    (4)

  • Erin K.

    My parents took me here tonight for my birthday and it was delish! I didn't expect much because it's a neighborhood spot, then I expected a ton because of Yelp, but then I had to remind myself it's not Daniel in NYC. In the end, I enjoyed it greatly. The appetizers: 1. the oysters were yum. A little pricey but yum. 2. the french onion soup was a little bland--like you took soup and then added water. 3. the escargot--very good. conveniently already out of the shell The entrees were solid. I loved my lamb chops. My sister's bistro steak was a little tough however. My dad's short ribs were apparently divine. I thought the quartet was a little overpriced but it's fun nevertheless. Each entree was about $30. The brulee they gave me for my birthday was delis. The chocolate cake wasn't Daniel, or even Cafe Boulud. However, given that this is a neighborhood restaurant in Honolulu, where the bell peppers cost $7 a pound, I thought the meal was pretty darn good for the price. The service is a little slow, but it's a nice meal so it shouldn't be fast food anyway. Yay! Try it!

    (4)

  • Kyle H.

    On the spot review. Epic meal, great service. Beef quartet is a must & really enjoyed the restaurant week selections: Sweet Kahuku corn salad with crispy potato chips Surf n turf - Chilean sea bass & short ribs done two ways - peppercorn over mashed potatoes and one in an amazing mustard and horseradish sauce. We ended up dipping everything in that!!! Apple tart with creme fraische, like a deconstructed Apple Napple. Oh yeah. I loved the ambiance as well, casual feeling but much more elevated food!

    (5)

  • risk E.

    Great food and great service. I had the corn salad, ahi tartar, Onaga prepared Mediterranean style with lobster, and the beef sampler (filet, ribeye, chuck, and wagyu slider). Everything was awesome. For desert I had the bread pudding my wife had the cream brûlée. No complaints. This place is a gem.

    (5)

  • Kelie C.

    This was my first time eating at Le Bistro. We were seated right away, and it appeared that our waiter was new. He was REALLY nervous. So here's what I ordered: French Onion Soup (good) Colorado Lamb Bolognese Pasta (more on this...) Selbach reisling (which was recommended by my waiter, which was good) and I think it was the bread pudding (yum-o) So, when I ordered the pasta (I swear, I said "PASTA" twice), my boyfriend tells me "I take you to a nice restaurant, and all you get is the cheap pasta??" I told him I kind of wanted the Beef Quartet (because of you yelpers) but I said $40 is kind of steep. The waiter comes back with our food (took a while but I was still digesting the soup), I had...lamb and veggies...no pasta. I was like, huh? But for some stupid reason, I just ate it (it was good! haha). As I was eating, I was joking to my boyfriend telling him, "I don't think this is the pasta (duh), but it'd be funny if this thing was 10 times more expensive". Then the check came (after the dessert, of course)...$40 for my entree! LOL. I honestly didn't say anything because: 1. I ate most of it. 2. I felt really bad for the waiter because he was so nice (and timid/scared). 3. Lamb isn't cheap, so $40 wasn't a crazy price. I gave the standard tip, but thought, "damn, I wish I had gotten that beef quartet". Also, I think they hired 2 more guys as we ate dinner (waiter, and possibly a cook of some sort)...and there was another waiter that was new. So, uh, you've been warned (don't do something as stupid as I did). But...this WAS a month ago (I procrastinate). Oh and the couple behind me seemed to have problems with their reservations or something, but got free escargot out of it :). To be honest, food/money wise, I'd rather go to 3660 on the rise.

    (3)

  • Kelly H.

    After reading several reviews on here & asking for suggestions for an anniversary dinner, we decided upon Le Bistro. I have to say that it exceeded my expectations; our server was really nice & French (how fitting!), he was attentive and answered our questions and gave us suggestions. I ordered the bbq vinaigrette lamb chops which were mmm so good! My hubby ordered the duck... really good too! We also ordered some french onion soup & I think its safe to say that it's the best i've had... & of course, I had to order the escargot! It was my hubby's first time trying it at all & he loved it too! (:

    (4)

  • Jarrett I.

    I always have a great meal and great service at Le Bistro. Tonight was about the tenth time I've been to Le Bistro. We had a bunch of appetizers to start. We had the oysters which were excellent. Next were the clams and mussels which were soft and not rubbery. I love the foie gras there, it's always delicious. Our final appetizer was the escargot which was very tasty. My entree tonight was the Cote de Beouf. A 20 oz. Ribeye. It was exactly as I ordered it, medium rare. It was enjoyable and satisfying. I love a good steak and this was one. For dessert I had the Spumoni. I love ice cream and this did not disappoint. My service as usual was excellent. My server was Todd and he took excellent care of us. He paid attention to our table and was able to answer our questions and give us recommendations.

    (5)

  • Ingrid M.

    My boyfriend and I went here for his birthday and it was delicious. The service was great and the food was very tasty. He had the salmon and I had the beef quartete. We were quite impressed with the service as we always seem to be dissapointed with the lack of customer service at many places. Would definitely recommend it to anyone.

    (5)

  • Mimo K.

    A friend took me here Friday night, my first time. It was a very fun and relaxing meal and the good food, good wine, and good service very much contributed to the experience. We started with escargot. It was buttery and rich and the crossini they serve with made it perfect. We also had tangerine and stilton salad. The cabernet sauvignon the waiter recommended was very good. (Can't remember the name. It was a 2006 from Napa.) We also split the scallops and the beef quartet. These were the biggest and firmest scallops ever, cook perfectly. I'm not much of a red meat eater, but I have to admit that the Kobe slider was excellent. As a perfect cap to the meal they brought us a strawberry creme brulee and four cute young men sang happy birthday to me. This is a very good place for a special occasion or as a special treat after a horrible day.

    (4)

  • Cassie H.

    We came here to celebrate a special occasion, and it was wonderful! From the very start, the service was friendly and attentive. We were taking a group picture outside the front door of the restaurant before we walked in and the hostess actually came outside and offered to take our picture for us. How nice! We had a reservation and once inside we were seated immediately. The restaurant has a nice ambiance and it was crowded but not too packed when we came in. To begin with, they brought us some sesame lavosh and warm, freshly baked bread with butter. I had the kahuku corn salad with mixed baby greens to start, which was tossed in a nice balsamic vinaigrette dressing that had a slightly fruity taste (fig?) to it. I may have added slightly less dressing if I had made it myself, but I was happy with the salad and I thought the crispy little shaved potato chips complemented it well. For my entree I had the sea bass with truffle sauce and morels and various mushrooms. It was absolutely delicious!! The plating was beautiful. The fish was fresh and it was cooked perfectly. The sauce was wonderful. The fish came on a bed of several types of vegetables (a sliver of potato, green beans..) and topped with morels and several other types of mushrooms. I loved the morels, they were very tasty. For dessert we all shared the warm bread pudding and the apple tart. Both desserts were so big! We were glad we shared. The bread pudding was served in a wide shallow plate with a scoop of ice cream on top. The top was slightly browned and delicious! There were chocolate chips embedded in it. I think it might have even had pears baked in. I liked it a lot. The apple tart was also really good. It was super thin, with a light crispy crust layerd with thin apple slices. The top was carmelized with a crunchy sweet topping, almost like creme brulee. It also came with ice cream. The mint tea I ordered with dessert was also very nice and refreshing. I would love to come back here. The food was really good and the service was great, very attentive and down-to-earth. Many of the items on the menu looked really appealing and interesting to me so there would be many other things I'd like to try (if I could manage to not order the sea bass again, which might be hard since it was so good!).

    (5)

  • Karen F.

    My first 5* review and, if there was a 6th available, I'd give it to Le Bistro! As a local, I'd heard about this place but didn't quite believe the hype once I saw its location in a nondescript strip mall. But perfection inside: perfectly timed service, perfect foie gras, perfect lamb chops...everything presented creatively & appetizingly. Voila!!

    (5)

  • Steph v.

    Probably my favorite restaurant on the island! My Mom's bday, friends in town, a Wednesday night whatever the occasion we go! Braised short ribs so succulent and tender, I'm a huge fan of braised meat! Pork chop... Huge! Duck cooked perfectly! My BF's Dad had the Beef sampler maybe called trio was great too. Last time my BF had the veal chop, WOW if we were alone he would have gnawed on that bone, I don't think he said a word while eating it! We usually always get the escargot and the salad with grilled tangerine. OH and the foie! How could I not mention the foie! Very rich and satisfying! Last visit I noticed a few tables around me had this amazing plate of lamb four ways, one of my dinning partners and I thought hmmm what is that? We were not informed, looked fabulous. But our waiter reassured us that the lamb chops were the way to go. So if this is probably my favorite place on the island why only the 4 stars you ask? Dessert. Now honestly I'm so full from the richness of the food and all the wine that I really don't want it but, I'm not a huge fan of their dessert. I will say it is very simple and i guess rustic and i LOVE that, but I'm a creme brulee aficionado and that wasn't working for me. But I love you all the same!!

    (4)

  • Cherise B.

    Our favorite "nice" restaurant. My husband and I eat here once a month. Everything is good! A must is the escargot. We usually start with that and the Tangerine Stilton Salad with Candied Walnuts and we share. Dipping the fresh, crunchy french bread in the leftover escargot sauce is the best part! We've tried everything on the menu. My favorites are the Beef Quartet, which is usually on special or the Lamb Trio. Also good is the Bistro Steak or the Red-Wine Short Ribs. The Filet Mignon is also great - so tender and soft, it's literally melts in your mouth. If you're looking for seafood, the Steamed Moi or the Scallops are awesome. For dessert we have either the Apple Tart or the Chocolate Bread Pudding. Illy Coffee is served here and is a must with dessert. Definitely the best French Bistro cuisine on the island!

    (5)

  • M.B. L.

    This is one of our favorite places to eat in Hawaii. We used to go weekly. We now go monthly. The food is very fresh, flavorful and tasty. We've noticed changes in portion/taste in some of the dishes since 2010; however, it's still one of our go-to places. The service is pretty good too. I would say excellent, but I've noticed a few inconsistencies over the last 6 months of eating there. Their wine list is okay but a bit pricey for what you get. The ambiance is cozy and romantic. If we are too full to make it to dessert, we always get their coffee, which is amazing. We would highly recommend this place for a special night out. Be sure to make a reservation though, because when they're full.. they're full!! Bon appetit!

    (4)

  • Kevin D.

    Loved the food and service. Marc was an awesome waiter, he went the extra, extra step and ensured that we had a great meal, which of course we did!!!!

    (5)

  • Nathan N.

    Whoa! This place is still open? I gotta go back now. It was the nicest, little hole in the wall French restaurant I've ever been to. Creme Burlee here I come!

    (4)

  • Curtiss B.

    My girlfriend surprised me taking me to Le Bistro for my birthday. It was my first experience and a great one to say the least. The ambiance is very welcoming, but still elegant, with unique tree-like center pieces used as dividers for tables. Our waiter was very educated about the menu along with all the specials he surprisingly memorized. We started with the bacon wrapped figs and escargot for appetizers. The escargot was def. a winner accompanied with sourdough bread. The bacon wrapped figs were also really tasty but the dressing on the nalo greens that accompanied it was a bit odd. For main course we had the beef quartet and the fish special which was a red snapper on a bed of potatoes and leeks. Everything was amazing and delicious. The fish was cooked perfectly and all the beef dishes were well seasoned and tender. I was stuffed but didn't want to leave anything on my plate. The staff was really nice and brought out a complimentary creme brulee and although I begged them not to sing, they insisted. I guess the embarrassment was worth the free desert. Overall it was a great experience. The place was nicely laid out with appropriate lighting, and the staff was incredibly on point and professional. The food was plated beautifully with decent sized portions and of course tasted delicious. Yah it's a little bit on the pricey side but well worth it for special occasions and treating your taste buds. I would highly recommend this place to others.

    (5)

  • melody p.

    LOVED everything we ordered. Had the escargot, the foie gras, the soft shell crab, meat entree and the apple tart. The service was great too. Can't wait to eat there again. Too bad I have to wait until the next time we visit.

    (5)

  • Nicole M.

    I have loved this place for a few years now. Although everything I've had there has been good (escargot, french onion soup, lamb, sea bass, pork chops, creme brulee...) I wanted to write a review to say that the Kobe sliders rank up there as one of the most delicious things I've ever eaten. Also don't miss the apple tart, which is amazing and has a slight carmelized crunch to it that I'm still thinking about.

    (5)

  • Dev C.

    The quartet... is an awe-inspiring display of beef. I remembered as soon as I walked in, I made eye-contact with KHON news anchorman Joe Moore as he was walking out. I nodded as if to say, 'hey, you're Joe Moore, you're the man,' and he nodded back as if to say, 'yes I am.' From that moment I knew this experience is gonna be awesome.

    (5)

  • Love S.

    I had my birthday dinner here last night, party of 14. Food was as amazing as ever. I had the lamb, again. My other half had the beef quartet, again. As well as everybody else in our party. Except for my girlfriend who had the Sea Bass, who like Jack Sprat, licked that platter clean. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant for large parties. It's perfect for a date night or a double date but definitely not a party of 14 with 3 kids who are hungry and on a school night, We arrived at 7, finished at 10 and that was with me asking the waiter to rush things. WOW. Service is much better on a smaller scale. We waited a 1/2 hour to receive menus. My girlfriend waited 20 minutes for her wine. I asked the waiter for an extra glass so she could have some of our bottle and he gave me the glass but didn't pour the wine, HUH? I ordered a plain pasta for my picky 8 year old and it was covered in arugula, she didn't eat it. I don't recommend bringing kids, it's not kid friendly. All in all, still 5 stars. and yes I had another make out session with my foie gras.

    (5)

  • k k.

    I went to Le Bistro about a month ago for a friend's birthday. I have never been there before and was excited to try Le Bistro. The first impression when I first walked in was this reminds me of a Chinese restaurant. It was so noisy and so crowded, not at all what you would expect from a nice restaurant. Anyway..I let that slide. I ordered the clam linguine and I thought it was good. Not the best that I've ever had (Baci Bistro is my favorite), but it was very good. I ordered the petite side and it was the perfect amount for me.

    (3)

  • Jay D.

    So annoyed at myself for not reviewing this restaurant as soon as I got home from dinner. Grrrr, my memory is foggy. Many months later... I took my mom here for her Bday back in February because I'm a sneaky little witch and wanted to eat here myself ;-) I looooved this place and was so happy that it did not disappoint. Todd was our server and he was great! He was so very nice, patient, and attentive. He took the time to explain the menu and give his suggestions. Another server also helped out and he had a French accent - he was soooo funny and his French accent didn't hurt either. The service alone warranted 5 stars. On to the food! I ordered a salad, but of course I can't remember which one, and my dad ordered the ahi carpaccio which he really enjoyed. My mom and I got the beef quartet and it was scrumdiddlyumptious. I couldn't even decide which I liked better because they were all sooo good. My mom enjoyed her quartet as well. My dad got one of the specials which was a chicken dish and he really liked that. More than anything I was surprised by how much my dad liked the food that he ordered. He kept talking about how good his food was the day after our dinner and he is a tough person to please - complains about EVERYTHING which is why he rarely eats out. My BF got the short ribs which he said was tasty. We were fatties and finished our meals off with my mom's bday crème brulee (my fave!) and two apple tarts - very good. My bday is coming up and I think I might request a visit to Le Bistro or Roy's...I can't wait!

    (5)

  • Elise L.

    the most delicious gourmet fod & service! unassuming from the outside, being located in a mini-mall

    (5)

  • Titamas K.

    The menu only consist of 2 pages, not much entrees. We tried the beef quartet. It wasn't on the menu, it's a daily special that will be introduced by your waiter. If it's your first time here, I recommend getting this platter. It's a sampler of filet mignon, ribeye, foie gras, short ribs. This is more than enough to fill you up, although the portions look small, each sampler does come with a lil starch or vegetable. We also had the french onion soup, which wasn't too much of a shiner, and for dessert, the chocolate cake and chocolate ice cream/sorbet. The cake was delicious, very dense and tasty. Thank goodness for Yelp and its reviews otherwise we would not have eaten here. The shopping center does not look like an upscale fancy french restaurant, until you get inside. The only reason I gave it 4 of 5 stars, was the price. Very expensive, but worth it for a special occasion.

    (4)

  • Jaime K.

    love this place! Many reasons J'adore, but the 2 standouts are the escargot and warm apple tarte with vanilla ice cream.

    (5)

  • Aukai H.

    The food is excellent and so is the service!

    (5)

  • Jodi S.

    I had high expectations for Le Bistro. Not only had I read so many good Yelp reviews, but a few of my friends had also raved about it. One of those friends had a craving for their foie gras, so we set up a "date" and off to Le Bistro we went! What a quaint little place! I don't venture to the east side of the island for cuisine very often, so I was a little surprised to find such a classy French restaurant in the Niu Valley Shopping Center, which let's be honest, is far from being aesthetically impressive. Inside, the decor was tasteful and comfortable. I sometimes feel a little intimidated by "fancier" restaurants, but didn't get that vibe when I walked in here. We had reservations and were seated right away. The staff was attentive and helpful, without being overbearing. We ordered some wine and eagerly awaited our dinner while munching on the provided lavosh. We started off with, of course, the foie gras with red currants and quince and roasted bacon wrapped fig on a bed of dark greens. Both were wonderful. The foie gras did not disappoint, considering how much hype my date had built up around it. It was well cooked and cut like butter. The currants and quice complimented the flavor well and I was (--this close--) to ordering another just for myself. The bacon wrapped fig was flavorful, smokey bacon and creamy sweet fig...mmm. My date ordered the lamb trio and I was lucky enough to snatch a bite of each dish. All were fantastic! If I had to pick my favorite, though, I would most definitely say the lamb pasta. It was rich and creamy, with a hint of basil. I ordered the beef quartet, filet mignon with port wine sauce, Côte de Boeuf - rib eye with beef marrow sauce, a Kobe slider with stilton and foie gras, and red wine and peppercorn braised short ribs. Words just cannot describe... I was in heaven. Everything was cooked perfectly. The short ribs practically melted in my mouth and the the red wine and peppercorn sauce on it was so delicious I just wanted to lick the plate clean, but decided to maintain my ladylike composure. The kobe slider was juicy and the foie gras and stilton added an incredible kick of flavor. Now I'm thinking of how future sliders will just not compare. I would normally say that the filet mignon would be my favorite, but this time I'm gonna have to say that it tied with the rib eye. Both were just flawless, so juicy and tender. Each of the sauces were onolicious. Despite feeling the onslaught of that stuffed feeling you get when you eat too much, I just couldn't stop myself. Great steak can be so hard to come by! I don't know how, but I somehow managed to squeeze dessert in there too. We ordered the creme brulee and caramel pear sundae. I have quite a sweet tooth and am pretty easy to please with dessert, but I can honestly say both were superbly yummy. It's pretty hard to go wrong with creme brulee, so I'm going to rave about the pear sundae. The french vanilla ice cream was actually in a separate dish in the middle, surrounded by a dish each of whipped cream, chocolate, and what tasted like homemade caramel. There was a half of a pear on the side, browned, warm, and just downright delicious with the ice cream and caramel. Feeling warm from the wine and stuffed from the food, I left definitely convinced. I'm now one of those people raving about Le Bistro.

    (5)

  • Satoru Y.

    Sensuous flavor seduction: butter seduction. Another place that offers the ever-popular island-inspired French cuisine: butter and all. I've was really impressed with this restaurant; probably the best place I've tried in a while. The service was great, and the decor is pleasing. The flavors are wonderfully rich; and faithfully translates French cuisine's exaltation of butter more than any other restaurant I've been to in Hawaii. There are a few things I noticed immediately. The menu is both extensive and impressive: there are many interesting dishes that I can see myself easily getting lost in. I hope that they update their menu from time to time; just so this place will always offer new things for its patrons. I love the little touch of the two different wine lists being color-coordinated with the type of wine they list: one red and one yellow. The wine lists are extensive and wide-spanning: though I wish it was less bottle-oriented (some times you just want a couple glasses). The pricing was a lot less than I was originally expecting, and it is more reasonable than I originally thought. The appetizers were better than average. We started off with a Corn Salad, which had great clean and balanced flavors. However, I didn't feel that the overall result was too spectacular: great but not superb. Then had the Escargot, which was perfectly cooked and deliciously rich. Usually places in Hawaii mess up the cooking of the snails so bad; this place is one of the few that doesn't. I did wish that there was a little bit more cheese to it. The specials that we ordered were fantastic. I knew we were in luck when our server told us what the specials were. I ordered the Lamb Au Trois; which they added an Osso Bucco dish as part of the special (actually making it a Lamb Au Quatre). The presentation was pretty enticing; the dishes arranged in a row. I ate the dishes from left to right: the Barbecued Lamb Chops, the Fried Lamb Steak, the Lamb Meatball, and the Osso Bucco. I thought that the Barbecued Lamb Chops were the best: the balsamic barbecue glaze is intoxicating. Unfortunately, I got to the Osso Bucco too late, as it was the last one I ate, and the Osso Bucco was a little bit too cooled. I wish that they gave a little spoon to dig the bone marrow out of the Osso Bucco; but the meat was still wonderfully tender. The trend seems to be that my girlfriend ends up getting the better entre without fail: this is another example. My girlfriend ordered the Beef Quartet special; which was a Kobe Beef Slider, a Filet Minon, Short Ribs, and another beef selection I don't remember. I absolutely loved the Short Ribs and the Kobe Beef Silder. The Short Ribs had a wonderful wine-reduction, and the Kobe Beef Slider was simply delicious. I do admit that there was only one mistake of the meal: which was my fault. We started off with a couple glasses of their house Shiraz; which was a great medium-body wine. Then I ordered a bottle of the Luchador Shiraz from Australia: due to my affinity to Mexican Wrestlers HAHA! It ended up not being that great: I don't much trust "twist-off" wines. Deliciously rich dishes offered from an impressive neighborhood bistro.

    (5)

  • n p.

    Went here again after 4 months and it was just as good as I had remembered it. I ordered the same entree as the last time and it was as perfect as the last time. The service was impeccable and our waiter was even nice enough to offer my younger brother a free chocolate ice cream since he had opted to skip dessert while the rest of us chowed down. Speaking of dessert, their Almond Crusted Berry Tart is delicious. It summed up the meal perfectly and I can honestly say that I have no complaints. This restaurant is amazing and if I could rate higher than five stars I definitely would.

    (5)

  • Pete H.

    Unbelievable experience all around. It is really easy to give this restaurant 5 stars. I only wish I could give 6! We have ventured here every time we visit Hawaii and every item that we order is outstanding. Some of our favorites include: - Cote de Boef (Ribeye) - Kurobuta Pork chops - Fresh Whole Moi - Rack of Lamb - Lobster - Sea Scallops - French Onion Soup - Any and all of the desserts Service is always top notch and their wine list is quite good with plenty to choose from based on what you order. If you are looking to have a fantastic experience that revolves around amazing food and can afford to spend a bit on the experience, Le Bistro should be a destination for all food lovers.

    (5)

  • Karen Z.

    Everything Le Bistro prepares is excellant. Any dish I have chosen is always tasty and great. I always return to this one and only restruarant that prepares their escargot dish to perfection. There is not one other place that does this.main entries are so delicious. Expensive! But, worth every bite.

    (5)

  • sky i.

    I've returned twice since my last review of Le Bistro and this place still rocks. The scrumptious food here is remarkably consistent. Attention to Burgers on the Edge: The way Le Bistro makes their incredibly delectable Kobe sliders is how you should cook yours. Super tender Wagyu beef cooked to medium rare placed between slightly toasted, artisan bread with minimum garnish. YUMMMM.

    (5)

  • Angel L.

    Ate here once before disappointed the 2nd time! Not quite pleased with the food :(

    (3)

  • Porky Penguin S.

    We went, again, to one of our favorite restaurants in Hawaii, Le Bistro. I asked the five of us to be seated at a table with waiter, Henri, arguably the best waiter in Hawaii. Henri is efficient without being overbearing. Husband, Mr. Porky Penguin, had the quartet of beef dishes: slow-cooked short ribs, Kobe beef slider stuffed with Stilton and foie gras, filet mignon with port wine sauce, and rib eye steak. Mr. Penguin was very happy with his selection. Another diner had the mussels, which she said was great. A very good compliment in light of her critical nature. I can never resist ordering their filet with the port wine sauce, even though I feel that I should veer from the usual once in awhile...but, as usual, it was delicious. Mr. Porky Penguin, the wine lover in our flock, felt that the wine prices were a little on the high side, especially compared to Stage, but feels that Le Bistro has a very nice wine list. Le Bistro's Apple Tart is excellent. On a puff pastry crust, thin slices of apple are brushed with current jelly and torched to create a sugary, crisp crust. Glad to see the restaurant was full, and people waiting outside, despite the current economic downturn!

    (5)

  • Rei K.

    I'm a little torn on how to rate this place. I wish I could tack on another half star because we did have better than just an ok experience at this place...just not great (esp when you pay about $200 for dinner). The service here was excellent. The ambiance and decor were nice. Nothing at all I can complain about on that end. The food was a little bit of a let down. For appetizers we had the clam and mussels, french onion soup, and beef ravioli. The mussels were really meaty, and we were pleasantly surprised at the quality of the seafood that they have here. Having said that, the clams were really undercooked. Having the shellfish cooked for a few more minutes would have made all the difference. The french onion soup was a little bland. The bread and the cheese were toasted perfectly. The cheese had a really mild flavor....but so did the soup...I found myself looking for a salt shaker For dinner, the beef quartet was definitely better than the lamb trio. Their kobe burger sliders were great. My bf didn't really enjoy his lamb trio...he kept looking wistfully at the table next to us who had ordered the moi special. The deserts here are huge. Like 2xs bigger than a lot of the entrees huge. My apple crisp (not its real name) was good, but a bit on the burnt side. My bf's bread pudding was really good. All in all... this place was ok, but for the price, there are other places I would prefer to eat.

    (3)

  • Tyler D.

    This place is good. Maybe I don't like french food that much (it is french right?) in general so I can't say it is a five, but it is solid. For my taste and the price, I would rather eat at other places, but I get a craving to eat here at least twice a year. The service is excellent though. If you really want to feel good and well waited on, this is a great spot. Everyone seems pretty on the ball here. I get the surf and turf combo often here. It is a three meal combo plate. I ask them to make two of the three the Kobe slider. Unreal! I can't say I've had much stilton cheese before, but this burger is to die for. Melts in your mouth....

    (4)

  • Greg Y.

    Amazing!! I highly recommend that everyone should experience the food, service, and overall ambience. Started with the French Onion soup, and escargot both were excellent appetizers dip that bread in the sauce was so good. Main Entree Pork Chop with the bone and short rib was incredible. Dessert chocolate souffle with vanilla ice cream and a apple crunch was a great way to end an incredible dinner for my family. Service was AAA+++++ from start to finish.

    (5)

  • Kelly M.

    This was one of the best experiences we've had in the last 2 years at Le Bistro. We were checked in with our reservation efficiently, taken to a decent table worthy of a reservation. Our waiter was wonderful and another one nearby checked to ensure we were doing okay and helped clear. The beef quartet, which my husband ordered and I tasted was amazing. Every dish was perfect. I had the veal chop which was huge and delicious. We started with the fig and blue cheese salad - two incredible flavors that should be paired more often. Our son had the jumbotron shrimp dish for appetizer and most people would have been full on that. Thank you Le Bistro for a divine, delectable, culinary adventure. We're glad we came back.

    (5)

  • Seth H.

    Been wanting to come here for the longest time, think I built it up in my mind too much, my experience wasn't what others have experienced. I took my wife and she enjoyed her main dish which was the chicken dish which she ended giving me most of it cause the portions was so generous, it was just okay to me. I ordered the duck which was super tough and chewy, the flavor was nice but I had to chew and chew. I ordered the french onion soup which was good but I think La Tour Cafe does it better for less $. I also ordered the 1/2 dozen oysters which were nice and fresh for $16, didn't like the sauces given though. The service started off very good and attentive with the prompt delivery of the appetizers but our main course ended coming a half an hour after that, I know that these things happen but it totally but a damper on the evening. The waiter did apologize but after a while it just became meaningless words. Most everyone else on Yelp has had good experiences so I'm not knocking this place, it's just what happened tonight and I wasn't impressed like everyone else.

    (3)

  • Enrique B.

    Great french cuisine and superb service. I'm not a fan of french food in general, but i went as part of a group at dinnertime. The meal was delicious and the staff were on point. Great date restaurant.

    (4)

  • Katrice K.

    I went here for dinner last night. It was an amazing taste bud experience. First we started with the escargot and plum salad. The plum salad was delicious there were caramelized plums with candied walnuts, blue cheese and a vinaigrette. The salad was indescribably good everything blended together to create a perfect blend of sweet and sour. Next was the escargot which was garlic and buttery deliciousness with piping hot escargot and the garlic butter was so delicious we ended up eating most of it with the extra bread they brought us. Although it felt like I was going to have a heart attack afterwards it was worth every bite. For the main course I had the Chilean sea bass with truffle essence, hamakua mushrooms, broccoli, potatoes, and daikon. It was so moist that you didn't need a knife. My boyfriend had the beef quartet with rib eye, filet mignon, kobe hamburger, and short ribs. I think the order of the meat was 1) the rib eye 2) the filet 3) kobe and 4) short ribs. The rib eye was so tender and moist with great seasoning it stood out in my mouth. I felt the short ribs sauce was too sweet for liking. For dessert we shared the chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream. It was like getting a chocolate high with the flourless dense cake complemented with a molten middle with vanilla to balance everything out. Delicious! The atmosphere was great with a bistro setting but not screaming a wannabe Paris and the waiter was extremely helpful and all his recommendations were wonderful, I would definitely come back here maybe once I'm able to unclog my arteries and run off all those five pounds I gained.

    (5)

  • Marci S.

    Omg that's all I can say! I got to enjoy this marvelous place on my birthday. So romantic... Twinkling lights nice music and super attentive wait staff. I've been to Paris so believe me when I say the escargot was to die for! Sea bass with the mushroom amazing. Beef quartet so tender. Make your reservations in advance and enjoy.

    (5)

  • Fedora A.

    &*@! It was that good. If you make reservations, expect to be seated immediately without any waiting other than those with reservations standing in line before you. Inside is very nice, although the, "leafless trees" that are abundant throughout the place seemed to make me thirsty. Luckily, there are seemingly hundreds of waiters walking around, attending to your every whim. My water glass didn't even get the chance to reach a half-empty point. Gumshoe and I were seated, and immediately given menus to ponder what courses we'd like to devour. If that wasn't enough, our "head" waiter explained to us in extreme detail what was available but not on the menu. I couldn't help but shoot silly looks at my date thinking, "does he really expect us to remember all of this?" He gets credit for good memory. I ordered the smoked salmon appetizer with the beef quartet as my main dish; gumshoe ordered the foie gras and the muscovy duck. A toasted cracker was served complimentary, which is probably the only thing there that didn't really catch my interest; I'm a rolls kinda guy. The smoked salmon came in thin slices with what looked like spinach and potato chips oversoaked in oil. The first slice was good, rich with salts and good ol' smokiness. But every subsequent piece was harder to devour, for the salt accumulation was dehydrating me quickly. The foie gras was a nice relief, providing that unique taste only pure fat can deliver. It literally melts in your mouth; Tell grandma and grandpa there's no need to bring teeth. The beef quartet is highly recommended by yours truly. I'm not sure which was the filet mignon and which was ribeye, but the one that comes on the garlic mashed potatoes was my favorite. The potatoes were chunkless and creamy...the garlic adequate enough to enrich the flavor without having you stink of cloves for the duration of the evening. The Kobe burger was tiny...as in edible in a single bite. But take that bite and you make the realization that if they gave you any more, the cow would go extinct. The other steak dish (be it the filet mignon or ribeye) didn't stand out beyond any other good steak I've had. It was presented upon a string bean raft, as juicy as the steak. The only dish I didn't care for was the short ribs. It was tender and juicy, sweet to the bone. But I just don't care much for short ribs. Though pricey, you get what you pay for. I'd gladly sacrifice another Benjamin or two for tasty morsels of anything here.

    (5)

  • Mia M.

    Although location is not the best , bathroom is not updated ... still I love this place . I'm not meat lover . Wish I am because there are many great meat dish on the menu . I always order escargot ,scallop and oysters , never been failed . If you are thinking this place on Holiday seasons , please make reservation months ahead. This place fills very quick !

    (5)

  • Sheryl S.

    Wine here is literally bad-ass. Every glass of red (pinot noir, cabernet, menagie trois) I had blew my pallate away. For the actual food, it's honestly so-so. Foie Grois: It was a little undercooked. I can get better value (they give more and it's perfectly cooked just right) at Le Guignol. Kahuku corn salad: All the greens were drowning in the dressing. Moi: Delicious, but not memorable. The food was good, but... I wouldn't come out of my way to eat here. I think Alan Wong's is definitely better.

    (3)

  • David B.

    I LOVE THIS RESTAURANT. i dont know what else to say. its always consistent. service is at its best! i have never walked out disappointed, never. ive been to france and around europe and this place can hang with the boys up there. been to alan wongs, mavro, micheles etc etc. but still this place is my choice. we had the escargots, the shellfish app with clams mussels and shrimp, for entree we had lobster and the 4 meat sampler. ughhh man, food to die for. the kobe burger sample puts the counter and all those other burger joints to shame. you guys are lucky le bistro hasnt opened a burger joint yet. thats probably cuz hes busy in the kitchen running his own place. yes the owner is the chef here. and thats the reason why the food is always consistent. but seriously order whatever, its always been good. best duck, ive had anywhere. and yes like the others have said, you cannot beat the escargots here. 5 stars all the way!

    (5)

  • Candice W.

    Enjoyed a holiday dinner at this restaurant. Excellent food priced right with great service. It was nice to be able to order a smaller portion for a change and the food was delicious. Will definitely go back!

    (4)

  • Caligurl M.

    My third time here this year, and it never fails to satisfy my hunger for great french cuisine. This is our fave french bistro to go if we're in our little romantic mood. My husband ordered the beef quartet and I ordered the lamb chops. delicioso! It really is about quality and not quantity, although I was stuffed after the meal. For dessert, we got the apple tart and the ice cream with all the little sauces. I always get the apple tart because I cant get it anywhere else. Definately gotta bring the family!

    (5)

  • Natalie L.

    sigh. i have had a love affair with le bistro for years. everything is so yummy. love their fresh island fish specials and the unpretentious service. this is what fine dining should feel like. great ambiance, service and delicious food!

    (5)

  • John F.

    The best food experience and service. Great presentation of food. Decent wine list. Highly recommend escargot. Brought a bottle and was charge a typical corkage fee. The fresh fish was very tasty.

    (4)

  • jacko l.

    Great french food. Service was on point and friendly. French onion soup was a pinch salty. Escargot was above average. Mussels were amazing and wifey literally licked the pan and shells clean. Meat quartet is my fav since I like variey. Kobe burger on that plate is so satisfying. Crunch from bun and lettuce and super tender patty with many layers of flavor. Braised beef too sweet for me. Slices of rib eye was excellent and cooked perfectly to your liking. Day boat scallops were excellent with the largest portions I've seen at any french restaurant. Make a reservation.

    (4)

  • beth c.

    My favorite place. My husband and I have dinner here every year for our anniversary and my birthday. i love the lamb and the escargot! I have always had a good time here. However, on our last visit, they messed up our reservations and sat us in a very uncomfortable table. The host was about 16 and didn't know what he was doing. We could not fault him. He was just doing his job and was trying very hard but was not experienced in dealing with issues. The food was still good and I'm still a fan.

    (5)

  • Jason M.

    All I can say is I can't believe how long it took for me to find out about this restaurant. Service was really good although our table wasn't ready until about 10 minutes after our reservation time; however, considering the restaurant was packed to the brim this wasn't to egregious. Everything we ordered was exceptional from salad to dessert. My wife had the rib's which fall apart when even touched with a utensil. I had a unique twist on the surf and turf, which, if available, I highly recommend. It was a trio including salmon in a butter capers sauce, a petite filet with a red wine reduction, and a mini kobe beef burger with stilton cheese and fio gras. Dessert my wife ordered the spimoni cake (three layers of ice cream with an oreo cookie crust) and I had a delicious fruit cobbler. I did have a poor sleep after the meal and a little bit of a headache; however, that's probably just the complete caloric explosion that I ingested. I'll definitely go back and in fact my wife and a friend are going again this weekend.

    (5)

  • Nick Y.

    I am forever ruined. After encountering the lion of a lamb dish served at Le Bistro, all others seem sheepish by comparison. This is my official B-day pick.

    (5)

  • Mila S.

    Le Bistro is definitely, in my opinion, the BEST restaurant in Honolulu. Drive past the overrated Roy's and into Niu Valley! First off, the food is amazing. I've tried many different dishes here and they are all delicious. No matter what, I always order the clams as an appetizer - they are the best clams I've ever had. Secondly, the service is always great. The waiters know the food and wines well, and are very attentive. The atmosphere is great too - the restaurant is small and cozy. Oh, and definitely save room for the desserts. They are also excellent! Make reservations and enjoy a great meal.

    (5)

  • Elle B.

    no doubt the best french in Honolulu. Le guignol is cheaper but can't touch this place in terms of ambience, service, creativity, and technical execution. french onion soup is great. escargot is great. kurobota pork...duck...impressive daily specials...solid wine list with standard markups. lavazza coffee. downside...a meal here will severely dent your wallet depending on what you order and what wines you choose to pair with the meal. Think i paid $120 for a bottle of domaine serene evanstad...which sells for about $45-50 in stores.

    (5)

  • Jon L.

    I think yelp is actually screwing up my expectations for fine dining. I need more reasonable expectations. I took my mom and sister since they were visiting, with the promise of an exquisite meal. That being said, here's what I thought. 1. Food: 4/5. We ordered: Caprese Salad, Pacific Oysters, French Onion soup, Clam pasta, beef quartet, and filet mignon. The Caprese salad was mediocre for 2/3 of it, then decent. I'll explain that one later. Oysters were good. The French onion soup was actually very good. Hearty, beefy and not oily. The Clam Pasta was great. Lots of basil and spinach to give it a very fragrant flavor and complement the briny-ness of the clams. Beef quarter was dope, 4 different kinds (kobe, filet mignon, something braised and something else. I don't remember, why? More on that later). It came with very buttery potatoes though, ugh... The Filet mignon entree was also great, cooked perfectly to order. Ok so the food was great. VERY rich and kind of salty, but what do you expect at a 'french' restaurant. 2. The service: 2/5. I'll do this chronologically: 1. We walk in. Hostess looks at me with wide eyed stare and says "Hi". Me: "yea, I have a reservation." After that, she sat us, but there was this gleefully awkward moment where she had no idea what to do. 2. A table right by the entrance. My first thought: Someone is going to bump our table as they walk by. I saw the future. 3. Our waiter rolls up. Definitely new, with a painful accent. I can't fault a guy for that. However, I can fault a restaurant for hiring an inexperienced waiter. He asks us what we wanted to order for entrees within about 1 minute. Seriously, chill brada. Then he proceeds to tell us about the specials. This went on for about 5 minutes. So painful. My philosophy on specials is that if you're going to have a 'special' for the evening, it's limited to a few entrees. Not one of every kind of animal. It's no longer a special. And if the beef quartet has been going on for months, it's also not a special. 3. He tells us we have to order our entrees soon because they take a while and the kitchen needs time to make it. Dude: that's your job to make this dinner happen in a timely manner. The class of the place is now in a rapid downward spiral. 4. We order, and the appetizers come out very quickly. Out rolls the caprese, and something is missing. I can't tell, but I'm hungry, and I start gobbling. After I'm 2/3 through, my sister comments that there should be balsamic on it. Correct... Incidentally, the waiter rolls by and asks if everything is ok. Waiter: "How is everything?" Me: "Do you have balsamic vinegar for the caprese?" Waiter: "Yes we do." Me: *Looks at him* *looks at my caprese* ----15 seconds elapse---- Waiter: "Would you like some?" Me: "Yes." Fail. 5. He later asks us if we would like some french bread - the same one that every other waiter puts on every other table within 5 minutes of being seated - without asking. I've never seen a place where the waitstaff asks you if you want some complementary bread. Just put it there dude. It's already factored into your fix costs and accounting. 6. About 5 minutes later, after we are all done with our apps, another waiter rolls out with the beef quartet and places it in front of me. "That was quick," I say to myself. And then, he looks around, looks at another waiter, and realizes he brought the food to the wrong table. Nice. They don't even do that at Ruby Tuesdays. 7. Still waiting for our 'real' entrees, not the fake-out ones, I'm dipping my french bread in balsamic and olive oil in a small side plate. He comes by and tries to take is as I'm using it. Dude. Stop. 8. We finally get our food. Mid meal, a waiter shuffling by bumps our table. Flawless victory. So add all that up, and I was pretty disappointed with how the place was run. And despite the food being great, there was nothing unique or memorable about it. It was just another 'good' restaurant. I would definitely come back given the right occasion but avoid the waiter that I had.

    (3)

  • Gail T.

    Recently went to Le Bistro. The food was great and comparable to other fine dining restaurants in Honolulu (Alan Wong's, 3660 on the Rise). Where it differed from the others and rated only 3 stars is the service standard was not what you would expect at a fine dining establishment. Waiter did not come around for refills on water or coffee. What was most disgusting turn off was the dirty and out dated restroom! What a come down after enjoying a nice dinner to then go into a deplorable restroom. It needs to be fixed ASAP.

    (3)

  • Andy T.

    Went here awhile back to celebrate a birthday and was very impressed. I'm not a 'high brow' food person and I've had too many dishes that have been foo foo'd up at the expense of my wallet. In most cases, I find a simple treatment of a few herbs, salt and pepper on quality fresh ingredients would be better but Le Bistro is definitely an exception. Prices for entrees hover around $25-30. Appetizers are $10-15. Luckily I didn't have to pay for anything! So I started out with a french onion soup and it was pretty standard to me. Had all the right ingredients but lacked anything to make it stand out as special. Then we had a round of raw oysters (six in an order) which were also standard. Clean, no crunchiness, shucked well, and fresh... I guess I can't ask for anything more in oysters. Maybe some ponzu sauce but that wouldn't be consistent with the restaurant. Now at this point I was not impressed, but then BAM! Ahi Salad with some sort of horseradish mixture! Pure heaven! The horseradish was not overpowering and worked in harmony with the dressing. I could have eaten ten of these. Then my entree came, a special of the day. Four steak sampler: kobe beef mini-burger, 4oz rib eye cuts, 4oz braised short ribs, and 4oz filet minion. The burger patty was roughly the size of a silver dollar and an inch thick and coupled with fois gras. Yes tiny, and cute, but cooked very well. The beef wasn't overcooked and the tenderness and juices were saved. The same went for all of the meats. Each meat was treated with a sauce that complemented the beef and didn't mask it's flavors. I was very impressed. My girlfriend had a clam pasta and it was huge! Tons of clams in a basil/white wine/garlic toss. Topped dinner off with a creme brulee, bread pudding, and some sort of apple pastry. All very tasty! I found this place as enjoyable as Alan Wongs and definitely would put this place ahead of Roys.

    (4)

  • Mia F.

    My family and I love this restaurant. It's quaint, cozy, delicious...excellent service. Quartet of beef, lamb chops, sea bass, apple tart....those stand out in for me. I highly recommend this one for a celebratory evening. You need to make reservations. More than 4? Ask for the wine room in the back...

    (5)

  • Manny F.

    Not what I expected. Went in there not expecting much, but to my suprise the place was fantastic. I ordered the duck which was delishious and my wife ordred the rack of lamb. The sauces were incredible. Would reccomend to friends and family to visit.

    (5)

  • Larry w.

    Considered myself lucky to get a reservation on short notice on a Saturday night, I've tried the short notice thing in the past and struck out. I must say the food and service was great ,but I cannot say the same about the accommodations, the restroom is something you might see is a bar downtown, come on guys this is supposed to be a class place and you have to detour through the work area to get there. On top of that the front door had a dirt "crust " around the doorknob.. come on guys and gals clean up your restaurant.

    (3)

  • Sofaking H.

    Le Bistro, your pretty cool. I love your Ribeye. Always cooked perfectly at medium-rare. Service is good, Voila! Knowledge of the wine list is kinda... weak. I only come back for the Ribeye. It's all I need.

    (4)

  • Julie Y.

    Caprese salad had very ripe, delicious tomatoes. Kuhuku corn salad was good -- mache, corn, balsamic dressing -- but could have used something to add complexity -- tomatoes or prosciutto or something. Salmon was succulent. Short ribs with Cabernet-Peppercorn sauce -- melts in your mouth like butter -- if you don't like peppercorns, don't worry, they weren't obvious. Beef Quartet -- everything was great, but short ribs got the highest vote on the plate. Caramelized Pear Sunday comes deconstructed: you add the pear, add caramel sauce, add chocolate ganache, add whipped cream. Decadent; elegant. Service was good. Lavosh instead of bread, a little surprising. Overall, scrumptious dinner.

    (5)

  • B C.

    Appetizer - French onion soup. Very good. Entree - beef four ways - sublime. Dessert - poached pear sundae - oh my God!!! All at a reasonable price. Oh, and great service. My favorite restaurant in Honolulu.

    (5)

  • Alina B.

    Loved the food, loved the service. Location is a bit odd (on a shopping plaza, kinda far from everything), but you forget what's outside as soon as you walk in. I had the quartet special - it was excellent.

    (4)

  • Leo K.

    What can I say, ive been eating here consistently. I actually know every course I will order before I step in this piece. Kahuku Corn Salad, the "Onaga," and the apple crisp. The Onaga if they have it is flaky and tender, best fish I've had, the Corn Salad has slices of fried potato with a light dressing, and the apple crisp is a thin puff pastry with sliced and carmalized apple with vanilla bean IC on top. this ones on the favs list

    (5)

  • D K.

    Definitely one of the finest restaurants on the island. On our most recent visit (yesterday) I had the foie gras for app. and the bone-in ribeye for entree. The rib-eye I didn't care much for, hard to compare to dk Steakhouse. It was more the quality I didn't care for as much as the preparation, which was excellent. My wife had the chicken, which I always steer away from at restaurants but this was fantastic! Nice creme brulee comparable to 3660 On the Rise. Excellent service, ask for Todd.

    (5)

  • Julie N.

    We were referred by friends who love French food so that is always a good thing. Atmosphere, service, and food were all excellent hence the 5 stars.

    (5)

  • T H.

    Probably one of my favorite fine dining restaurants on this island. Their appetizers (escargot or manila clams are great), french onion soup is very tasty. My go to is the rib eye steak. I prefer medium rare, but the steak is always cooked to perfection and the sauce they have on the side is second to none...their apple tart dessert is good too...

    (5)

  • Lala E.

    On June 18, my parents, along with my husband and I, had dinner at Le Bistro to celebrate my mom's birthday. This is about the fourth time my husband and I had dinner here, and our experience was always good for the most part- that's why we kept coming back. The first time we ate at Le Bistro was to celebrate Mother's Day last year, and after the experience, my mom declared it was her new favorite restaurant...so needless to say, she was very much looking forward to eating there again for her birthday. Too bad this experience wasn't as memorable as the first. The food is excellent...that has not changed. Mom got the Kurabota pork, Dad had the rib eye, Hubby had the veal, and I had the scallops. Everyone loved their food, it was the service that left much to be desired... Basically, this is how it went...server came to our table to go over the menu, the night's specials, and take our drink order. Server came back to drop off our drinks and take our order. Then we never saw him again. Actually, no, we did see him throughout the night...checking on the large party seated behind us and the private party seated in the wine room multiple times. Absolutely NO ONE checked on us after either our appetizers or our dinners were put on our table. Before our dinners were even dropped off by the other waiters, we needed a re-fill on our drinks and water, but it never came. Curiously, a guy I assume was his backwaiter, filled the water of almost every table around us, but passed us continously. Finally, I was able to get his attention...by that time, we were done with our meals. We sat there for about 10 minutes with totally empty plates...our waiter, nowhere to be found. By the time I spot him, I see him walking from the party in the wine room. He took a long pause by the bar area...scanning the dining room....almost as if he were thinking, "hmmm...I think I may be missing a table, but I forget which one...." Of course, I have no idea what he was thinking, but something about that quizzical look on his face and him not seeing me as I raised my hand to get his attention, set me off. I made a beeline towards the bar, at which time he turned around and walked back into the kitchen. I was about to stick my head in the kitchen, when the poor waitress that was standing near the bar asked, "are you looking for the restroom?" I said, "No. I'm looking for my waiter! I haven't seen him all night, will someone PLEASE take our dessert order!" I was pretty ticked off, and for people who know me, I am not the complaining, confrontational type. But this was bullsh*t. And after that, ohhh, whaddya know, like magic, in less than a minute we had our table cleared, waters filled, and our dessert orders taken. Our waiter apologizing and telling us the dessert is on him. I have never ever in my life been so ignored at a restaurant of this caliber. It was disappointing to say the least, especially since it was my mom's birthday.

    (3)

  • Miki H.

    In all the times I've been here, I don't know why I haven't written a review. I've never actually ordered off the menu because the parties I go with ask Chef Allan to send out little plates of his choosing and they're always delicious. The lamb is always excellent, however it's prepared and last week we had a trio of braised lamb shank, pasta with lamb bolognese and rack of lamb that was quite possibly the best dish I've ever had in his restaurant...and definitely anywhere in recent memory. If you're a fan of foie gras, the seared preparation here is great and Le Bistro also has hands down the best escargot I've had in Hawaii. Occasionally you may get a gritty snail but the sauce is unbelievable, especially when you soak it up with the crusty bread. Their version of tarte tatin is simple but delicious and definitely a must have!

    (5)

  • Rod L.

    I think the food is good and the wait staff and host/hostess are friendly and helpful. We were patrons of Le Bistro from the time it opened. We told our friends and family, some of whom eat there often. But we prefer not to go there since we were treated so poorly by the manager. She did not care at all that we were a party of four on a table that sat 3 against a wall and would not seat us elsewhere. We were merely a seating, waiting to be turned. She had a horrible attitude with no concern about us. I'm sorry but it takes a lot more than food and service. A restaurant with no respect for customers is no place for us. So beware. Have a great time, but don't ask the manager for anything.

    (1)

  • Bill S.

    Escargot excellent. Steamed Opakapaka with shaved leeks over sliced potatoes was "to dye for" Ono!!

    (4)

  • Joe p.

    Very good food and service. One negative was that the wine was served too warm.

    (4)

  • Murray O.

    I had the pleasure of being invited for my birthday celebration at Le Bistro. It's a cute little restaurant in Niu Valley. It seems to be a bit out of place. One would expect a restaurant of this caliber to be in Waikiki but don't get me wrong, we certainly love it right where it is! We started ff with the Madagascar Shrimp and the Foie Gras. I loved the shrimp but did not care for the Foe Gras only because I'm used to pate. My friends however loved it! I had their Beef Quartet. I was in heaven! Every selection of the quartet was so flavorful and tender. I especially enjoyed the short ribs. I'm hoping to return to order this selection as my entree. Others at my table had their Fillet Mignon and two others had their Chicken with mushrooms dish. No real comments about the chicken dish other than it was "good". The Fillet was described with a thumbs up and that it was so soft, buttery and very tasty! We followed the entrees with their yummy apple crisp with whipped cream, a huge portion of ice cream, and a surprise creme brulle that was on the house for my birthday. All were so yummy! This is now my favorite restaurant and I can't wait to return.

    (5)

  • Joy W.

    omg YUM! my friends had been telling me about le bistro for a while now so when hubby surprised me with a birthday dinner there, i was more than thrilled. the service and food were first-rate, exceeding our already high expectations. we arrived at the restaurant with our infant in tow and they were more than accommodating to his and our needs. our server was helpful and attentive, checking on us often (but not too often as to be intrusive) and offering helpful suggestions to complement our meal. we tried the escargot and tangerine salad for our appetizers, both of which were perfectly executed. for our entrees, i had the kurobota pork chop and hubby had the ribeye. both were tender and juicy and very reasonably priced. since it was my birthday, i got a free dessert (along with about 7 other folks in the room) but since i declined the birthday song, i got creme brulee instead of cake. again, perfect. i cannot rave about this place enough and am already looking forward to a return visit.

    (5)

  • Wade H.

    We went to dinner for my birthday since it was my choice. This is my favorite restaurant! Recommend making reservations at least a week in advance. Remember that the restaurant is closed on Tuesdays. When we arrived, the restaurant was packed! We got the table in the back of the restaurant since we had a large party of 10. The seating is actually quite comfortable and quaint, although some of us were facing the wine racks. There were people passing us on one side to go to the restrooms. We also had to go through the hallway where the waiters hang out. This back area doesn't get as noisy as the front of the restaurant and you get a lot of privacy. They served lavosh which was great! We asked for another round which they graciously provided. We started out with the salads on the menu. The salads are large enough for two people to share. Just let the waiter know. My wife and i shared the romaine caesar salad, my parents shared the kahuku corn and potato chip salad, and my sister and her husband shared the green salad. My Mom commented that the salad was better than usual. We ordered two soft shell crab appetizers that everyone shared. Very good and tasty as usual. For the main dishes, I had the special beef sampler that had the kobe hamburger, slices of filet mignon, pot roast and another cut of beef. The rest of the party had: seaboat scallops filet mignon on skewers kurobuta pork chops halibut fish chicken Everyone enjoyed their food! Even my nephew had the small portion of chicken and basically devoured it! The only drawbacks on the night we ate was they didn't serve bread and the specials were the same from the last time we went. My younger nephew remembered the bread from the last time we ate there and was disappointed when they didn't serve bread. The softshell crab was the special appetizer we had the last time and the special meat dish was the same. On the upside, whatever is on the menu is great! We didn't have dessert since we were too full from all of the food. Service has always been top notch. The wait help are very friendly. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone wanting to get great food. Hey, no hassles for parking either and the restaurant is outside of Waikiki so normally no traffic hassles either. The restaurant is upscale but you can get away by wearing jeans and a nice top and covered or uncovered shoes/sandals.

    (5)

  • Rox E.

    This restaurant is one of my favorites on the island. Wonderful ambiance, 5-star service, and super delish food -- the perfect dining experience. We've been there a handful of times, most recently for Father's Day, and it always lives up to expectations.

    (5)

  • Paul Z.

    Have eaten here a few times. Sometimes it has been very good and other times not very good. I think most reviewers have covered the menu quite well so I will not write much about it. Steaks especially Ribeye were nearly always excellent, much better than most more expensive steak house. Fish dishes on a few occasions not so. The onion soup has been amazingly inconsistent sometimes great other times awful. The ambiance is pleasant and warm although the table layout of the room is a little like a Chinese restaurant. Occasionally we have been seated at a table that was too big for four and made conversation difficult. Service from the wait staff for the most part has been good, on a very few occasions it has been inattentive for no apparent reason. One time when a person in our party did not like the table we were given we were moved spitefully to a table that was obviously too large for four by the manager. Fortunately the wait staff are more pleasant and found us yet another table. This was some time ago. Two of us did get mild food poisoning from shellfish on one occasion but that could happen at any restaurant, it actually smelt and tasted off, we should have known better than to eat it, our fault. Plus neither of us had eaten at all that day, so that most probably did not help. I like the restaurant, and will go again, but give it only three stars for at these prices (which are higher but not excessive) one should not expect any inconsistent service or food quality issues. In future I will send the food back until it is done right or at least near right, something I rarely do but that might keep them on their toes a little bit. How often do we all go to a restaurant have a below average meal and tell the wait staff and/or manager everything was fine? Well I want to go back here but I also want it done right, I do not want a free dessert or bottle of wine.

    (3)

  • Mako H.

    Gawd this place is goooood!!, finally a decent fine dinning place on the east side, did have a bit of a bug there but not going to gig a star for it, took 45 minutes between app~main course-found out later that the oven broke and they was cooking everything in 1 oven, even though the wait was long we was well cared for (water, bread ect) and everything was delicious, and somewhat kid friendly too, waiter suggested a plain pasta for the kids which was kinda dainty but we keep stuffing em full of bread till they stopped whining, we got the clam appetizer and wife went for the lamb, which she said was probably the best she'd ever eaten. I had the beef quartet that Lisa C perfectly described, the kobe burger was the best i've ever eaten, the rib eye was undercooked (verging on raw/very very rare) but that was from the oven. The whole evening took about 2 hours which seemed incredibly long (with kids) but everyone loved it, wife said "way better than JD" although hard to compare a sea food place to a french place but i'll definetly be going back to La Bistro soon. Complete dinner for 2adults 2 kids, no drinks came out to $150 + tip My only complaint (which is a very small one) is kids meals, since there's so many families dinning there $13 for a tiny tiny amount of plain spagetti is a little much, at least give a little more so the you don't have to keep fending off the little buggers from your plate. Lots of parking Most desert wasn't available due to oven issues but i'd bet it was just as good

    (5)

  • Vaness T.

    Found this little gem about a year ago, thanks to previous reviews! We always manage to make our way over here every time we vacation in HI. Remarkable service and delectable dishes. Usually I order the seafood, I think the last time I was there I had the sea bass, and it was really good. I love, love, love the escargot!!!!

    (4)

  • Mako Y.

    A bit expensive but great wine menu and delicious food. Escargot, foie gras, french onion soup, beef quartet, bb-q lamb chops, kahuku corn salad are all great. Kubota pork chop was decent, but the thickness of the cut worked against the overall flavor and texture of the meat.

    (4)

  • Myra R.

    Came here based on a recommendation from Pete H. It was nice to get away from Waikiki for a nice quiet dinner. I tried the kobe burgers and soft shells crab and both were delectable. My man had the steak and it was huge with bone in like a cave man. I tried some and I was in heaven. A nice cut of meat. I wish I had more room to try the apple tart for dessert.

    (4)

  • Toan D.

    Incredible meal. Better than Alan Wong's and Roy's. Sea Bass and Opah were cooked to perfection with a crispy skin on the outside,moist and flaky on the inside. Impecable service. Water was always filled and waiter was knowledgeable and courteous. This has become my favorite restaurant in Honolulu.

    (5)

  • Leslie G.

    Good food & very helpful & friendly service.

    (4)

  • Doris D.

    Oh Le Bistro how I love thee. It just blows my mind how consistently great the food is. Do these guys ever have an off night? I am guessing never. We splurged last weekend on the veal chop (like buttah!), BBQ lamb chops (excellent!), escargot (a must-have for sure), sauteed sweetbreads (a chef's special and freaking delicious), a macon-chardonney (crisp and balanced), coffee, and the berry tart (so good!). I love that the meat is always well executed; we ordered medium rare and it came exactly as that. Great service as well. The place does not fool around. Until next time....

    (5)

  • Isa R.

    Amazing food. I visited France many moons ago and the quality of the food at Le Bistro is as top notch as I remember it being there. I kid you not, when I eat the food here it makes me want to cry (on the inside, from happiness). I highly recommend the lobster appetizer--which I felt was really fairly priced considering it's lobster. I had the Colorado Rack of Lamb which I highly, highly recommend. Great sized portion and so tender and flavorful. I order lamb whenever it's offered in a restaurant, and this is the best lamb I've ever had. The dauphinoise potatoes that come with this dish were so amazing but came in a tiny, tiny portion. I asked my waiter for more and he had the chef make me extra. It's seriously the most amazing potatoes you can imagine. I tried the beef quartet as well which has its own cult following. I can see why--it was delicious--but I'll order the Colorado lamb again next time I'm there. The service was excellent and they gave me a creme brûlée for my birthday! Most places that give free birthday desserts don't give full sized desserts--but the creme brûlée was full sized and so delicious. I will definitely be back for my next special occasion. It's a dining experience to remember. Plus, fairly reasonably priced for the quality of food. I've had equal or just slightly smaller bills at Assagio's for dinner.

    (5)

  • Jaq. M.

    I say skip Alan Wongs and Chef Mavros, and head to Le Bistro for a quality meal and overall stand-up service. My husband and I have been here at least 5 times, both for special occasions and casual dining, and we've never been disappointed. We've tried many items on the menu - all delicious. Fish is consistently well prepared. Only down side here is that the restaurant is a bit too cozy - all the tables are quite close together. It makes having to go to the restroom a bit of a maze.

    (5)

  • Pamela S.

    This place is so delicious. I've been there twice and have not been disappointed. The ahi and escargot appetizers were our favorites. They have a pear sundae that is also super good. They prepare a melt-in-your-mouth venison and the sea bass was good too.

    (5)

  • Don L.

    This is a place where you leave satisfied. The food, and service is impeccable. Always consistent no shortcuts here but only finesse. One of the only restaurants worth to return to.

    (5)

  • Tiffany O.

    This is a long over due reveiw lol but i shall write it now. Now this place is fine dinning. To say this place is one of the best restaurants i have been to is a slight understatement. The food is amazing seriously cooked to perfection , presentation is so nice and the waitstaff is so friendly. The service was nice and it worked well we finished our apptizer soon the maincourse came and not long after we finished the main course desert was served and i have to say im addicted to there apple tart you have to try it to understand it its something simple that just taste marvellous!! Anything you eat here is amazing you guys gotta try it!

    (5)

  • Stephanie K.

    My bf and I decided to go to Le Bistro for my birthday celebration. We went for the whole experience, from appetizers to desserts. It was a great night. We dressed up nicely and it felt like a first date. Hehe. Appetizers: escargot and foie gras. The escargot was delicious, but a tad bit salty, probably because it was soaked in a garlicky butter sauce. The foie gras was amazing. They decided to pan sear it and serve it with an onion red wine sauce. Mmm. Entrees: I decided to order the surf and turf while my bf ordered the beef quartet. The beef quartet is not on the menu, but the server mentions it to you, along with the specials of the day. The surf part of my meal was amazing. It was a steamed halibut topped with lobster. The turf part wasn't so great. I felt that they used the fatty part of the steak, which made it quite chewy. The Kobe beef slider was delicious and seasoned quite nicely. My bf enjoyed the beef quartet very much. His favorites were the short ribs and Kobe beef slider. Desserts: since it was my birthday, I was given a complementary creme brûlée, which was delicious, and my boyfriend ordered the chocolate cake. His cake was so fluffy and the vanilla ice cream balanced how warm it was. Overall, we had an amazing time. Our server was very helpful and we left full and happy.

    (4)

  • Lori Y.

    I made my reservation over three months ago for my husbands birthday. When we arrived they sat us on a small two seater table . I was not very happy since we usually like to try many appetizers. I proceeded to the host to request for a bigger table in which he said there was no problem. I was happy with the table and excellent service. The only problem I had was that there was only one stall in the women's restroom and it was flooded and I didn't know what to step on. I guess I should have told management but I assumed someone else did since the rest was full. That was the most disgusting experience that I had. Other than the bathroom problem, I would recommend this restaurant to my friends!

    (4)

  • Raych D.

    I've been wanting to try this restaurant for awhile now after hearing many people rave about it....and finally I got to! Celebrated a late Valentines dinner this past Monday night with the boyfriend. The outside doesn't look so inviting but the inside it really dim and romantical. The hostess stand was outside (very different) of the door and like someone has mentioned on their review that the hostess doesn't even crack a smile and isn't very friendly or approachable. Our waiter on the other hand was very nice and knowledgeable in knowing all the specials. The only thing that bugged me about him was he took forever in getting our tab closed out. We got: French onion soup- DELICIOUS! A must order! Especially considering its oozing with mozzarella cheese. Not to salty and the onions aren't over powering. Pan fried truffle oil sea bass- Just like buttah! So good! The truffle oil is perfect with the sea bass and the mushroom is super yummy. BBQ lamb chops- I don't eat meat but the boyfriend seemed to love it. He said it beats Michelle's lamb chops. He ordered the 4 pieces and only finished 3 of it. The portion looked huge and the price isn't bad considering how much food it had. We didn't get any wine since they didn't carry moscato by the glass. The bread was delicious (both kinds) especially with the green jelly they added with the butter. Our bill came out to less than $100 with tip...very good considering it's romantic high end French restaurant in Hawaii-Kai! I found another "fine dining" restaurant to add to my list!

    (5)

  • Taylor W.

    First time here, I was excited because I did hear good stuff about this place and it's kind of near my house anyway. But anyway so the three stars, I will give one to our server justice because he seems like the only "younger" server that actually seems like he knows what he's doing and super friendly, besides the older servers. Another star will go to the food but mostly my beef quartet which was good because you get to try a bunch of things, I think the short ribs and the filet were best from the four. And another star will go to the drink my boyfriend got at the end it was the choco macchiato it was so good. But I didn't really like the seating, and the ambience was too noisy so it didn't really feel romantic even though the decor gives off that impression. And the specials were too long to be said they should make a separate menu for that or something if they're going to have like 6 special dishes (appetizers and entrees). The dessert was okay, smallest scoop of ice cream ever compared to the cake ratio hah. Anyway my whole experience wasn't too bad I did enjoy myself don't get me wrong. Just not really a good place for romance heh.

    (3)

  • Cyndy K.

    Cyndy's Bottom Line: Good place on the east side for dinner & wine. This is what we had: Hubby was very happy to see Red bordeaux by the glass. He enjoyed the 2009! I had the Jean Louis champagne by the glass which was good. Lavosh & butter - not the best lavosh and certainly not made in house. Reminded me of the brand of lavosh sold in the yellow package. 1. Fresh oysters on the half shell Pacific northwest oysters - Penn cove served with mignonette & cocktail sauce. Fresh, sweet and delicious. Perfectly shucked with no shell residue. 2. Butter poached Maine lobster. Lobster was cooked to perfection. Good accompaniment of green beans, vegetables and potatoes. 3. Wisconsin Veal chop - well prepared, tender and somewhat heavily salted. The medley of elf mushrooms and pearl onions were a nice accompaniment. Appreciated the use of salcify.

    (4)

  • L H.

    I was looking forward to a wonderful meal here after having a great experience the last time. However, from the curt hostess that answered the phone, to our unfriendly waiter, our second experience here left much to be desired. The food also took incredibly long. I don't know if this was the error of our waiter who seemed only eager to wait on the larger table next to us. However, there were people who came in after us that finished their meals and left. I ordered the beef quartet and it was ok, not as amazing as last time. We were also celebrating our anniversary and was wondering if our server forgot because he didn't offer us our complimentary creme brûlée. However, only after we ordered another dessert, he proceeded to bring out our creme brûlée and managed to grunt out a "happy anniversary". We tried not to let our unpleasant waiter spoil our dinner. However, he did succeed in turning us away from this place. I do not think we will come here for any special occasion again. I don't think Le Bistro is the kind of place that cares about other people's special events. No, they're too good for that.

    (1)

  • Kathy F.

    We have lived here for two years and finally decided to try Le Bistro during Restaurant Week, and we are so glad that we did. The location is a total turn off...it is located in a shopping center...not the best place for a high end restaurant, but once you enter the front glass door they have provided a nice dining environment. Clean, smartly decorated with plants and reeds strategically placed to provide privacy for the diners. My hubby ordered the Restaurant Week special...best French onion soup ever...cheesy and not too salty...entree was close to mine...the Quartet of Beef...and his included the chocolate cake...perfect for two to share. I also ordered the citrus salad. Grilled citrus fruit, greens, and stilton cheese...very unique flavors... Excellent service. Delicious meal. Don't judge this book by it's cover!!!

    (5)

  • Sasha L.

    Whenever I find my favorite item at a restaurant, I usually stick to just that and am satisfied. For some reason today, I decided instead of the full sized filet mignon, I wanted to try the beef quartet. Somehow, the idea of variety appealed to me. Yet, I think the added variety affected the quality..even the filet mignon portion of the quartet was chewy and not nearly as delicious as usual. The vegetables were the best part..of the beef quartet. I had four items for a fourth the flavor of a normal dish.. Next time I will trust my stomach and get the regular filet mignon. But I also did have the escargot, kahuku corn salad, caprese, Colorado lamb, and scallops. The escargot was delicious per usual, and the lamb was so tender. I would definitely recommend the lamb and get it again. The corn salad, caprese and scallops were tasty but I will probably not order those again, they were nothing special. For dessert I had an apple tart with espresso. The apple tart is amazing! The sugar on top is caramelized like a creme brûlée so that you have a nice crunch as you bite into it. It has so many light, flakey buttery pastry layers..definitely recommend this over the creme brûlée! It is tasty with crème fraîche, but I personally prefer it a la mode! I love le bistro, and will always come back to try more items.

    (5)

  • Karen R.

    Had a wonderful meal here. The ahi tartare was best I've had, but my corn salad was way overdressed. The presentation of bouillabaisse was totally unusual and spectacular, and I'm told it was delicious. Dessert was a deconstructed pear sundae. Selfish. The waiter understood my gluten free requirements and kindly accommodated.

    (4)

  • Sheldon Y.

    First time here and I was impressed on all levels. Food was great and decor was just right for my anniversary dinner. I had James as my waiter and it being my first time I had him choose majority of my dishes. Every single thing was just delicious. The venison was a special so if u have a chance to order it, do it!!. I had flowers sent to the place before arriving and they had it displayed nicely on the table. all in all everything was on point. Thank you James!! we will be coming back for our anniversary next year!!

    (5)

  • Sara S.

    C)onsistently good food and service at this Li)ttle restaurant in the heart of Niu Valley O)rder the beef quartet and you will be in bliss S)hortribs so soft and tender E)scargot is always a delight if snails are your thing S)pecial occasions I find myself here T)asty morsels are a perfect blend of French cooking with Hawaiian flair T)artar, Ahi + Avocado is where it's at H)elpful waitstaff is pretty attentive I)f it's your birthday, you may receive a complimentary creme brulee :) N)ot a fan of foie gras, but apparently it's legit here G)rateful patrons happy for not having to valet or search for parking T)he specials of the evening are always a safe choice (cause they're always good) O)nion soup with crisp guyere cheese crust F)rench accents by some of the waitstaff- are they real? The world will never know. R)omance is in the air A)dmittedly, I once ordered a fish dish I regretted.. I think it was seabass N)evertheless, everything else I have had here was delicious C)rap, my only downfall was stuffing myself with too much lavash & bread E)xpect to pay a little more for this quality fine dining experience & it'll all be good. Perfect place for special occasions, romantic evenings and great French food especially in Hawaii, where the selection of French restaurants is a bit limited! My favorite dishes here have been the beef quartet, oysters rockefeller & the salmon!

    (4)

  • Serena W.

    The food is really good...we (my boyfriend and I) order two rib-eye steaks. But he was feel hungry still...so we order a pork coup? ...those are delicious...

    (4)

  • Nikki H.

    There are just some cuisines I'm a huge, huge snob about. I have super high expectations and I just cannot get past giving this place any higher than 4 stars compared to say...Daniel Boulud's moniker restaurant in Manhattan. (yes, I've been there) I came here on Friday night for a fancy girls night out. There were 10 of us having dinner and when I arrived a little early there was not an issue sitting me down to the already reserved table and offering me a glass of wine. I had the Cotes Du Rhone and it was very lovely! When everyone was set we started with appetizers; I had the escargot and it came with a small loaf of bread. I actually quite enjoyed this app and didn't mind sharing because I wanted to spread the love. It's worth getting. I tried a bit of the lobster salad, which is ALL lobster, and it was delicious! When choosing an entree I was torn, I didn't know if I wanted the Colorado lamb or the beef quartet. After hearing the words "bone marrow" and "horseradish" thrown around in describing the quartet I went with that one. I wasn't BLOWN away, but I didn't hate it. I felt it was a lot going on, and it might have been better had I ordered the lamb, my husband was there and ordered that, and I tried the highlights. I won't get that again when I go back here. The restaurant is nice. It's an open space with limited seating and some twigs with lights. A bar you cannot sit at and sparse decor. The waitstaff is buzzing around helping every table and making sure you are taken care of, so props for that. It's worth coming to, but don't think that this is the be all end all of French food. It isn't, but it isn't a disappointment.

    (4)

  • Jason D.

    OVERALL RATING - 4.25 STARS THE SKINNY In a four-round championship bout between me and the beef quartet, I won! In the third-round, my friend cheered me on: "Jason eat your burger - it won't taste as good tomorrow!" Agonizingly debating if I should eat the last fourth of the quartet, I managed to finish the round in only a few bites - it was that good! If you dont' like to read detailed reviews. Stop here. Otherwise, continue. THE DEETS Prior to Le Bistro, I've never been to any French restaurants in Hawaii. I've been to Bistro Jeanty and Bouchon in Yountville (Napa Valley). Having been to such amazing restaurants, I had set a high bar for Le Bistro and I'm glad to report that the expectation has been met. THE FOOD - 5 STARS I ordered the beef quartet, which my friends suggested I order since it was my first time there. As other Yelpers have mentioned, this is one of their more popular dishes, comprising of a sampler of red wine and peppercorn short ribs, mini Kobe beef burger, mini rib eye steak and filet mignon served on a large plate. It was amazing and quite honestly, inspired me to start cooking French food! For starters, my friends and I shared the escargot - so melt in your mouth good. Get some extra bread because you want to soak up all of the goodness that's left in there. To end my meal, I wanted the bread pudding, but they only had one left (which was shocking since we came on a Monday night and it didn't seem too busy), so my friends ended up sharing it - delicious. Next up - service. THE SERVICE - 3.5 STARS So when they told our group they ran out of the bread pudding, the waiter asked if we wanted anything else. My friends all put in an order and I swear I did as well. When the desserts started to come out, everyone's came out except mine. Yes, I should have said something, but again, my expectation was high for this place, especially with all the high reviews. I left slightly disappointed, but would return to give them another shot.

    (4)

  • Victoria C.

    Where have I been and why have I not tried this place till now!?!! Came to Le Bistro on a random Wednesday night and could already tell from just looking at the place that I was going to be in love!! The whole atmosphere & vibe was very romantic and French like. Service was good and food was AMAZEBALLS! I ordered the French onion soup which is like one of my favorite soups and we had the foie gras for an appetizer. Both were really delish. I of course had to try the beef quartet. Every bite was like pure bliss. I think I said "Mmmmm this is so good!" for like every single bite I had haha. Definitely recommend that dish if you go there. Although I was completely stuffed and drunk off wine, the night wouldn't have been complete without dessert! So me and my date decided to order the chocolate cake w/ice cream.. although I really was tempted to try the creme brulee!! But the chocolate cake was the perfect way to end the dinner. I think I just found my new fav French restaurant =) I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Le Bistro. I find the location to be pretty random though but at least there is plenty of parking!! Def will be back!

    (5)

  • Vanessa F.

    Best French food in HI! Unlike most french restaurants, this place is fancy without being obnoxious. It's located in a strip mall in Niu Valley and is very unassuming from the exterior. Once you start eating it stands up with any french restaurant i've been to on the mainland. Must get items: - escargo (dip that ish in that butter sauce remnants...we got like 5 refills of bread) - foie gras (soo good, but you gotta like that flavor...it's not for everyone) I've also had the seabass, duck, meat combo...all very good. Service is also friendly and efficient. Prices are reasonable for this type of food. Def a good spot to go for a date, special event, or if you just want some good food. Easy parking.

    (5)

  • Lori W.

    One of my favorite restaurants on Oahu. If it was closer to where I live, I would probably eat there more often. We have never been disappointed. The food and service is exceptional. Just ate the surf and turf, onaga and lobster essence with wagyu beef, yummm.... Don't forget the escargots and oysters it's worth the drive.

    (5)

  • K T.

    We were there a couple nighs ago - the service was awesome (Manager James Tran was great), but the food was highly overrated and overpriced.

    (3)

  • Anne T.

    Words cannot thoroughly express how much I enjoy my experience at Le Bistro! My most recent experience there was for my birthday with my husband. The staff is genuinely friendly and helpful, making sure that we are comfortable and have our drinks filled. And, although we didn't have our favorite server this time, Nar, we will be back again to enjoy the delicious food and excellent service. Our favorites? The tartar of Ahi - combination of tender ahi chunks on a bed of avocado mixed with surprising flavors. I ordered the fillet mignon which was grilled to perfection, tender and paired with my favorite (requested) garlic mashed potatoes; my husband got the ribs? which were unbelievably tender and moist! The escargot, a very first for me, was amazingly delicious with all the butter and garlic in it! What a treat! And to top it off, the Granny apple dessert and my all-time favorite, Crème Brulee!! Thank you to Le Bistro for making my birthday dinner such a memorable one!! We'll be back to enjoy more!

    (5)

  • Glenn M.

    Christmas dinner the beef quartet good although meat slightly over done the rest of us had the surf and turf was really good. Apple tart was excellent Atmosphere was great and although full house for the most part service was excellent Would return for special occasions

    (4)

  • Bryce F.

    The rack of lamb is amazing! Perfectly cooked and sauced. I always get that but this week I'm checking out the restaurant week specials. A 3 course meal with braised short ribs as the main. Parking is great and the service is solid.

    (5)

  • Pammy F.

    I love it here and I'll be back for sure. I love all their food, the venison, french onion soup, all da food is excellent...

    (5)

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Map
  • Address : Niu Valley Shopping Center,5730 Kalanianaole Hwy
    Honolulu, HI, 96821
  • Phone (808) 373-7990
  • Click To Get Directions

Opening Hours

  • Mon :5:00 pm - 8:3

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : No
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Dinner
    Parking : Private Lot
    Bike Parking : No
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : No
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Dressy
    Ambience : Romantic
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

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