amazing fish stew better than any you'd find in La Jolla!
ALTHEA
My sea bass "catch of the day" dish was excellent. Service was very cheerful and fast. Our table was a little too close to the vocalist who was performing, so it was somewhat difficult to talk. But all in all, we had a lovely time.
John
Food wonderful as expected. Service friendly & quick as always. Loved sitting outside at the common table.
eric
The food was amazing and the service very friendly and attentive. I highly recommend this place (my only concern is that it will get hard to get into!) Truly a gem, hope to be back soon!
Denise
We have been to Lemon Grove Bistro before and decided to go for our anniversary dinner. It didn't disappoint! Food was amazing and Trevor, our server, was the best. I highly recommend giving them a try. It's a hidden gem!
Annie
Wonderful in every way - truly a hidden gem. Favorite menu items are Margarita Flatbread, Lasagne, Beef Short Ribs and Fisherman's Stew (yum!) ... service is always excellent and very friendly:)
Lori
We have been coming here since they opened a few years ago. Everything on the menu is so delicious. We love the menu as it changes with the seasons. We hardly ever have the same item twice, however, we do have our favorites!
City Government of Lemon Grove
What can't we say about dining at the Lemon Grove Bistro?
Fine dining simply isn't enough to sum up our experience at the Lemon Grove Bistro. For our 2025 Employee Appreciation Luncheon, this Lemon Grove gem was our host of choice. From a five-star meal to a savory presidential dessert, the Lemon Grove Bistro does not disappoint.
We can't thank you enough.
John Matei
We had a great experience. The food was delicious!
I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Lemon Grove Bistro for catering the reception in their beautiful garden patio after my father’s funeral. The service was excellent, with great attention to detail in every aspect. The food was delicious, and the hospitality made us feel truly cared for during such a difficult time.
The staff was incredibly accommodating, allowing us to display our loved one’s photos and bring special flower arrangements for the tables. They even helped us prepare everything ahead of time, ensuring that the gathering was as smooth and stress-free as possible. Knowing that our reception was in such good hands gave us confidence and peace of mind.
I’m sure many of our attendees will remember this experience and return to the bistro. I certainly look forward to my next visit.
Thank you again for making a challenging day a bit easier with your exceptional service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
THOMAS
We live in Poway which is about 25 miles away from Lemon Grove Bistro but decided to give it a try. Well worth the drive.....delicious food, the fisherman stew was particularly outstanding,efficient service and most certainly,fairly priced. We had heard good things about the restaurant and our dining experience was a most delightful one.
Chris Hinshaw
Very nice rebuild of the old bakery. Excellent food with generous portions. The inside is a little noisy but there is LOTS of outdoor seating. We were there for lunch and it was excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Susan Marshall Gordon
Today we had the vegetable croquettes and the chicken picatta. Both super delicious
amazing fish stew better than any you'd find in La Jolla!
My sea bass "catch of the day" dish was excellent. Service was very cheerful and fast. Our table was a little too close to the vocalist who was performing, so it was somewhat difficult to talk. But all in all, we had a lovely time.
Food wonderful as expected. Service friendly & quick as always. Loved sitting outside at the common table.
The food was amazing and the service very friendly and attentive. I highly recommend this place (my only concern is that it will get hard to get into!) Truly a gem, hope to be back soon!
We have been to Lemon Grove Bistro before and decided to go for our anniversary dinner. It didn't disappoint! Food was amazing and Trevor, our server, was the best. I highly recommend giving them a try. It's a hidden gem!
Wonderful in every way - truly a hidden gem. Favorite menu items are Margarita Flatbread, Lasagne, Beef Short Ribs and Fisherman's Stew (yum!) ... service is always excellent and very friendly:)
We have been coming here since they opened a few years ago. Everything on the menu is so delicious. We love the menu as it changes with the seasons. We hardly ever have the same item twice, however, we do have our favorites!
What can't we say about dining at the Lemon Grove Bistro? Fine dining simply isn't enough to sum up our experience at the Lemon Grove Bistro. For our 2025 Employee Appreciation Luncheon, this Lemon Grove gem was our host of choice. From a five-star meal to a savory presidential dessert, the Lemon Grove Bistro does not disappoint. We can't thank you enough.
We had a great experience. The food was delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fisherman's Stew, Beef Bourguignon
The food was so delicious and
the service was fabulous and
Gracious.
Atmosphere: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Lemon Grove Bistro for catering the reception in their beautiful garden patio after my father’s funeral. The service was excellent, with great attention to detail in every aspect. The food was delicious, and the hospitality made us feel truly cared for during such a difficult time.
The staff was incredibly accommodating, allowing us to display our loved one’s photos and bring special flower arrangements for the tables. They even helped us prepare everything ahead of time, ensuring that the gathering was as smooth and stress-free as possible. Knowing that our reception was in such good hands gave us confidence and peace of mind.
I’m sure many of our attendees will remember this experience and return to the bistro. I certainly look forward to my next visit.
Thank you again for making a challenging day a bit easier with your exceptional service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We live in Poway which is about 25 miles away from Lemon Grove Bistro but decided to give it a try. Well worth the drive.....delicious food, the fisherman stew was particularly outstanding,efficient service and most certainly,fairly priced. We had heard good things about the restaurant and our dining experience was a most delightful one.
Very nice rebuild of the old bakery. Excellent food with generous portions. The inside is a little noisy but there is LOTS of outdoor seating. We were there for lunch and it was excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Today we had the vegetable croquettes and the chicken picatta. Both super delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Piccata, Zucchini Squash Croquette
Amazing food, friendly service. The short ribs were stupidly tender and to die for. Will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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