Leanna's Idyll Awhile Bistro

The food was ok and portions were fair for lunch. Unfortunately, the server was unusually snippy from start to finish so much so that others in our group were asking what the issue was. If you're visiting from out of town, don't expect a warm welcome at this location which is a real bummer because it's not the vibe we got from the rest of the places we went.

Food is average at best and small portions. My issue is when it comes time to pay they dont tell you a 20% + gratuity is automatically included. The hostess brings over the credit card machine to pay with no receipt. Even after you pay the credit card machine asks you for a tip. Not at anytime are you told the gratuity was already included. My only suggestion is to ask what the cost of items off the menu are and to ask for a receipt before you pay. Hope this post will help other in the future and the company to be more transparent about charges.

The host/owner was very polite. She implied that there was a children’s margarita pizza and we did not question whether it was the same $30 price as the adult flatbread. The amount and quality of the food for the price we paid was very inappropriate. Four out of the six of us could not finish our food. She could see that half the food was left uneaten and no takeout boxes were asked for. She did not offer or inquire to remedy the situation. In addition, I was not presented with an itemized receipt at the time of the transaction and was not informed of the Tip automatically added to the check. Luckily, I checked that so I didn’t add more.
Though the host was charming, we felt like we were a bit misled with the pricing and unfortunately, we did not enjoy our meal. We will not be back. Honestly it felt like a sucker punch as we left the restaurant and took the positive vibe from our morning. My sweet mother has wanted to treat her grandkids but after seeing the check of $183 for two sandwiches, a cup of soup and two children’s flatbreads, I could not ask her to do that.

We stopped in on a busy Memorial Day weekend. Leanna was our server and enjoyed her sharing the story of the place. She made the visit great.

I enjoyed a wine flight and others had stouts. They complimented the stout. We ordered charcuterie and the flat bread with ham. One star down that the flat bread wasn’t hot, but that didn’t stop us from eating it. The cheese and meats were fine. The date wrapped in bacon was the best.

The live music was as great and we enjoyed ourselves. Thank you for a lovely time.

Pleasant atmosphere with live music on a Saturday. Food was mediocre. Bruschetta app, a BLT sandwich, and lobster salad (with inedible lobster) & 2 beers and a coke was $104 pre tip. Hard pass on coming back here to be honest.

Service was friendly enough - but slow & it wasn’t busy.

Got flatbread, flank steak, and chicken avocado sandwich. Sandwich and flatbread were fine. Steak was rotten. Literally rotten. I could smell it across the table. Wife and daughter had some of it so now we’re waiting to see if our sleeping bags will need to be disposed of in an incinerator. Waitress tried to blame Cisco. Cool vibe but we’re hoping not to be sick. Avoid

Outrageously expensive for very ordinary sandwich that lacks seasoning. Never again. There are plenty better options nearby.

Won’t be going back , paid $25 a sandwich that was teeny tiny!! Not impressed with food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Good wine, Cold beer, great eats with friendly owner and relaxing ambiance!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bruschetta, Charcuterie Board

Swung by after a weekend of camping in Idyllwild with a group of 9 people. Beautiful day, seated outside listening to some good local live tunes. The server was incredibly nice and friendly. However, the food - not considering the cost - was something to be desired. Now take into account the cost and we have 3/5 stars.

Outside - 4/5
You really can't complain with how close the wilderness is. Air was fresh, sun was bright, and air quality was great. Plenty of seating, of which the server accommodated such a large group with 3 small patio tables. My only gripe was while the red umbrellas looked good on the outside, the material was incredibly bright underneath, almost as if we were under a red light filter.

Food - 2/5
This day we got a charcuterie board, a handful of sandwiches, couple salads, and sangria. IF the food was about half the price, then maybe I'd give the food 4/5. The mediocrity and portion sizes combined with the price was rather disappointing. So much so I forget exactly which dishes we got.

TL;DR
Overall - 3/5
- Outside: great patio seating; under the umbrellas felt like being under a red filter. The live music made up for my uncomfortable vision
- Food: not memorable, small portions and overpriced

*copied from my Yelp review

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 4

Good food but overpriced. Was mislead as the entrance stated steak and seafood but it was not the menu. Got a good sandwhich, salad, appetizer & water. I spent over 80 for 2 . Not once did she come and check on us. Might be good for wines and beer but overall it was ok.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 2

Relaxed, Outdoor seating with wonderful music. Thoroughly enjoyed it!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Cool place to chill. Great service and unique food. No cheeseburgers but the brioche thingy was pretty good

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food and service was great, tasted fresh, but I could not believe how much two sandwiches and two drinks cost us and we left hungry. We paid $19 a sandwich holy moly that is way too much!

Ordered the Avocado Toast. Like a third grader made it. $18 for a piece of grocery store bread(not toasted), part of an avocado, a sprinkle of common grated cheese, diced tomatoes, and an old fridge burned piece of watermelon. Ridiculous. Awful. Never again.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 4