Le Bistro Du Village (FKA Crepe Du Jour)

NO NOT RECOMMEND!!

First this place is shady and has unethical business practices. Half the Google reviews are fake, and the real low star ratings are excluded to raise the overall rating. Read the yelp reviews; those tell the real story. They also put in automatic tip in the bill to try to get people to double tip, again shady.

Second the food is mediocre. The ingredients are not fresh, the food is too salty, and it's not really french cuisine.

The entire restaurant was empty when I went there. I gave them the benefit of the doubt...

AVOID THIS PLACE!!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Had wonderful evening au Bistro. Its authentic French cuisine in a small - but charming - dining room. Duck confit a l'orange was outstanding and flawless, exactly as I'd been looking forward to after requesting it. The Steak frites au poivre with mushrooms were excellent too. For years we made annual roadtrips through France for le Mans, and the best part was finding a small family run rustic bistro in a small French country village. The Bistro du Village is is exactly that. It took me back to those days with a smile on my face. I now get why reviews are polarized: The excellent ones are from those who have loved this place for years; and people who really understand the relaxed nature of a French bistro dining experience. Whereas the lower reviews seem to be from those who perhaps were looking for a more modern American/French or perhaps a quick dining experience. I met the owner and some family members and they are so nice and extremely personable. Now, the staff are few in number. They take pride in doing things the classic French way. But those people seeking 'dinner and a movie' will not appreciate this gem. Its a destination in itself. Take time to enjoy a truly relaxed, fun, authentic French dining experience with great food and great staff! For sure: I'll be back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

It’s a very nice restaurant, but I have one complaint. They handed me a check that said gratuity was included. Once I signed it, they handed me a touch screen that prompted me to tip. I’m sure many people end up accidentally tipping them twice. This seems a bit deceptive.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

If they can’t provide service, they shouldn’t be open. Valentine’s Day was ruined because of these clowns who couldn’t do basic service at the lowest expectations. They were running around like chickens with their head cut off. I had no water for 30min and no food for one hour and 40min. I was brought someone else’s food multiple time.UPDATE: I can see that the owner rudely responded to me. You guys were incredibly rude, slow and disorganized. Your response is embarrassing. No apology or remorse at all. You guys are clowns. Hope you learn how to run a business . ?

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

We were the only ones eating since we arrived before they opened, but the owner let us in early. What an overall enjoyable experience!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crepe Touslaine, Duck Breast with Potatoes

That was insanely bad. I have no idea how they are in business. I can’t believe they argue with guests about 1 hour waits for food. Service was very slow. Our food was cold. Toilet was broken and dirty. Table was next to trash. Server kept bringing us the wrong food. After three hours of bad service I had to walk back to get my own check. Owner was confrontational about the bad service and told me it wasn’t his problem and that there was gratuity which I refused to pay. He said “it’s Valentine’s Day what do you expect”.which is shocking because I expect decent service at the bare minimum for 80$. Nobody knew what they were doing. Nobody checked reservations. Waiter was clearly overwhelmed and didn’t even know how to print checks. the hostess was a fish out of water, seating without letting the server know and just standing with her mouth open. I am embarrassed for them. Ruined Valentine’s Day. This was bizarre and sad. I won’t be back. I want a refund.I noticed that my review was taken down - if that’s the case, I will contact management to refund me for my time wasted. BEWARE they delete a lot of reviews

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

THIS place is sooo good. My daughter loves crepes. The gentleman behind the counter was so nice and made a beautifully crafted crepe. Do not miss this Amour d’ La Crepe when you visit Fells Point in Baltimore, Maryland .The atmosphere was delightful as well. Sweetly decorated and so clean! A perfectly delicious treat!Not expensive for what you get.

Parking: Sundays free parking

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I think it was safe to say my valentines night was not the only one ruined. I was disappointed by the dismal response from management to make things right. I went here years ago and it was lovely but this time around I was met with poor service and rudeness from management. I hope they can make this right.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Nice??

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

What a great little spot. We'd been meaning to give them a try for a while but hadn't found time. We wandered in last night and had a delicious, unhurried meal. The food was delicious and the owner attentive. Will definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak Frites, Buckwheat Crepes

I have been dining here so ce it was Crepe du Jour. Whatever the name, the excellence remains the same!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Eggs Bénédict

The best food in

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

excellent! for both the service and the food. spinach was cooked perfectly. I got an extra side of the spinach complements of The Chef. Delicious times two! Thank you I will take my check. Would you like that? Yes please I will come again. I watched the plates around the restaurant and they were all empty. That’s amazing and speaks to The Chef skills in the service they provide

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Trout Meuni

I went to dinner there last night with a friend. She ordered the Marie Antoinette crepe and I ordered Trout Almondine. Both meals were excellent. I would highly recommend eating there.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Had the most DELICIOUS dinner last night! I had duck confit, my husband had steak frites. We were both so impressed! The orange reduction with my duck was a highlight, and the steak was a large portion and high quality. The restaurant was empty when we arrived, which almost scared us away, but everything we tasted was fantastic. Highly recommend, and can’t wait to come back for brunch. Sorry we didn’t grab photos, too busy eating and reminiscing about visits to France.

Recommended dishes: Hanger Steak, Duck Breast with Potatoes