Very good restaurant. The owner was very tentative and care to customers. The food was excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jane Harmon
Wonderful food and ambiance made me feel like I was in NY.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elias Castro
The food was excellent and the service was exceptional as well. We will be visiting again very soon. Thank you Owens bistro team for a wonderful evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Anema
Flew down here for my dad's birthday and it was just as amazing as I remember it ages ago when they first opened. The service, food, and atmosphere were perfect. Thank you for a wonderful night and to treat my dad to a new food experience! ☺️
The venison with blackberry sauce was unbelievably delicious 🤤
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laura Hwang
Although the food is tasty, the portion is on the smaller size especially for the price. Be aware, the price one the menu is cash price. It is stated in the small print on the bottom. They charge 4% for credit card transactions, as well as for zelle or Venmo payment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Frank
We were greeted effusively and sat on time. The food was surprisingly good. The service was okay. The drinks were poorly made and very small. They’re under construction so we were looking at plywood above us but they made due with the current ambiance. Overall, I give it three stars and they’re overpriced on their entrees, drinks, etc. Essentially, they offer Beverly Hills pricing for a Chino caliber restaurant.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Ali H
First time here and we were really impressed. We tried the salmon and the chili sea bass—both were excellent, along with the sides. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the service was outstanding. Jordan went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tristen Dalie
Fantastic food, service, and ownership.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
michael guevara
Everything was good except the Brussel sprouts. They were extremely salty
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Johnson B.
I had heard great things about this restaurant in Chino from friends and Yelp reviews, so my expectations were high. My girlfriend and I had been looking forward to dining here for a while, and we decided to celebrate our 3 year anniversary here this past Wednesday night.
The night started off on a positive note: the restaurant had a cozy ambiance with pleasant music, and the staff left a personalized anniversary card with heart confetti on our table -- a thoughtful touch I appreciated since I had mentioned our celebration in the reservation.
Unfortunately, that's where the positives ended.
Our server, Jordan, was friendly but clearly inexperienced. He struggled with multitasking and took longer than expected to take our order using the tablet. Both my girlfriend and I have past experiences in the restaurant industry as servers, so we know this wasn't due to a busy night -- the place was relatively slow. Jordan also didn't seem knowledgeable about the menu or ingredients, and he kept running back and forth to the kitchen for basic questions.
He recommended the swordfish with eggplant as the special of the night, which my girlfriend ordered, and I got the Wagyu Ribeye. I asked for grilled onions on the side -- a pretty standard topping request at most gourmet bistros -- but was told they weren't available. Odd, but I let it go. Thankfully, my steak came out perfectly cooked and well-seasoned.
The real issue came with the swordfish with eggplant dish. Right away, my girlfriend commented that it was dry and completely bland. I tasted it myself and agreed -- it was far from the standard you'd expect, especially for a nightly special. We flagged it to Jordan, who didn't show much empathy or concern. He simply said he'd take it back. We requested the salmon instead.
To make matters worse, it took over 25 minutes for the replacement dish to arrive. By then, my ribeye was cold since I had waited to eat with my girlfriend. Again, Jordan didn't acknowledge the delay or offer to accommodate us in any meaningful way. He lacked the attentiveness and awareness expected at a higher-end restaurant, and it really put a damper on what was supposed to be a special night.
When the bill came, the swordfish dish (which we didn't eat) was removed -- which is fair -- but no other accommodation was offered for the overall inconvenience. We had to ask if anything else could be done. Jordan went to speak with a manager and returned offering either 10% off the replacement dish or removing a glass of basic champagne from the bill. He laughed while presenting the options, which came across as unprofessional and dismissive given the situation.
In the end, while I appreciated the personalized card and initial gesture, the poor service, disappointing food quality (especially the special), and lack of accountability really soured the experience.
This place might be great on other nights, and I understand not every experience is perfect -- but I felt it was important to share our honest experience so others celebrating something meaningful aren't left feeling like we did.
Awesome place for a very intimate personal gathering. Service impeccable. Food was delish enough not to share and the wine pair with our food. Living this quaint place .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Janet Preston
Private party wedding shower. Absolutely fabulous. Wonderful small restaurant. We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jennifer Robinson
This place is so wonderful and unique. The service is excellent from the time you walk in. The food is exquisite as well, you won't be disappointed. They can get busy so best to plan ahead and make reaervations.
Sandra L. Davis
Great place for a special dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian Sedoris
Nothing I repeat nothing I've had from here has disappointed.
Very good restaurant. The owner was very tentative and care to customers. The food was excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful food and ambiance made me feel like I was in NY.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was excellent and the service was exceptional as well. We will be visiting again very soon. Thank you Owens bistro team for a wonderful evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Flew down here for my dad's birthday and it was just as amazing as I remember it ages ago when they first opened. The service, food, and atmosphere were perfect. Thank you for a wonderful night and to treat my dad to a new food experience! ☺️
The venison with blackberry sauce was unbelievably delicious 🤤
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Although the food is tasty, the portion is on the smaller size especially for the price. Be aware, the price one the menu is cash price. It is stated in the small print on the bottom. They charge 4% for credit card transactions, as well as for zelle or Venmo payment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
We were greeted effusively and sat on time. The food was surprisingly good. The service was okay. The drinks were poorly made and very small. They’re under construction so we were looking at plywood above us but they made due with the current ambiance. Overall, I give it three stars and they’re overpriced on their entrees, drinks, etc. Essentially, they offer Beverly Hills pricing for a Chino caliber restaurant.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
First time here and we were really impressed. We tried the salmon and the chili sea bass—both were excellent, along with the sides. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the service was outstanding. Jordan went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic food, service, and ownership.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything was good except the Brussel sprouts. They were extremely salty
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had heard great things about this restaurant in Chino from friends and Yelp reviews, so my expectations were high. My girlfriend and I had been looking forward to dining here for a while, and we decided to celebrate our 3 year anniversary here this past Wednesday night.
The night started off on a positive note: the restaurant had a cozy ambiance with pleasant music, and the staff left a personalized anniversary card with heart confetti on our table -- a thoughtful touch I appreciated since I had mentioned our celebration in the reservation.
Unfortunately, that's where the positives ended.
Our server, Jordan, was friendly but clearly inexperienced. He struggled with multitasking and took longer than expected to take our order using the tablet. Both my girlfriend and I have past experiences in the restaurant industry as servers, so we know this wasn't due to a busy night -- the place was relatively slow. Jordan also didn't seem knowledgeable about the menu or ingredients, and he kept running back and forth to the kitchen for basic questions.
He recommended the swordfish with eggplant as the special of the night, which my girlfriend ordered, and I got the Wagyu Ribeye. I asked for grilled onions on the side -- a pretty standard topping request at most gourmet bistros -- but was told they weren't available. Odd, but I let it go. Thankfully, my steak came out perfectly cooked and well-seasoned.
The real issue came with the swordfish with eggplant dish. Right away, my girlfriend commented that it was dry and completely bland. I tasted it myself and agreed -- it was far from the standard you'd expect, especially for a nightly special. We flagged it to Jordan, who didn't show much empathy or concern. He simply said he'd take it back. We requested the salmon instead.
To make matters worse, it took over 25 minutes for the replacement dish to arrive. By then, my ribeye was cold since I had waited to eat with my girlfriend. Again, Jordan didn't acknowledge the delay or offer to accommodate us in any meaningful way. He lacked the attentiveness and awareness expected at a higher-end restaurant, and it really put a damper on what was supposed to be a special night.
When the bill came, the swordfish dish (which we didn't eat) was removed -- which is fair -- but no other accommodation was offered for the overall inconvenience. We had to ask if anything else could be done. Jordan went to speak with a manager and returned offering either 10% off the replacement dish or removing a glass of basic champagne from the bill. He laughed while presenting the options, which came across as unprofessional and dismissive given the situation.
In the end, while I appreciated the personalized card and initial gesture, the poor service, disappointing food quality (especially the special), and lack of accountability really soured the experience.
This place might be great on other nights, and I understand not every experience is perfect -- but I felt it was important to share our honest experience so others celebrating something meaningful aren't left feeling like we did.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
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Awesome place for a very intimate personal gathering. Service impeccable. Food was delish enough not to share and the wine pair with our food. Living this quaint place .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Private party wedding shower. Absolutely fabulous. Wonderful small restaurant. We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is so wonderful and unique. The service is excellent from the time you walk in. The food is exquisite as well, you won't be disappointed. They can get busy so best to plan ahead and make reaervations.
Great place for a special dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nothing I repeat nothing I've had from here has disappointed.
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