Le Bistro

The food is not good.

We were staying in South Lake Tahoe and even though we could not make reservations we took the gamble and drove up at 8p for walk in. Fantastic food. Lobster bisque delicious. Coq au vin was the best I have ever had.

I totally messed up the online reservation, and when we arrived we were told we were booked for the next month. 😳 After telling us they were totally booked, the hostess let us take seats at the bar. We experienced a cozy dinner that was excellent. The staff was friendly and engaged us in pleasant chit-chat. It was a memorable dinner.

Excellent food and service and a very charming atmosphere. We make a point of eating here whenever we’re in town — highly recommend!

We have not been here in years, but decided to go for my husband’s birthday. What a pleasant Surprise! Everything perfect! Staff, food, service! Everything. Sarah was our server she was delightful. The food came out in perfect order. We will go again soon! Thank you for everything.

This was the second time we have been here and every thing was exceptional

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing food worth stopping in

The food here ia always terrific but every time we go they are short staffed Nd the service very lacking. While they are nice about it the service is thin. This place could be amazing if they would just staff better and perhaps freshen up the decor....

Fabulous dinner. The menu is filled with delicious choices and it was difficult to choose for our prix fixe. Ultimately, all of our choices were superb. Highly recommend the duck breast. The hamachi appetizer was sublime as was the lobster bisque for the soup course. Will definitely return.

Ion’t know what cheese yalls be servin but it sure as hell js stinky been two days and my jacket still smell like dat damn cheese ? food mid af too

Food: 1

The food was great, but I was concerned by the behavior of one server whose name starts with ‘J.’

I want to share what happened in the hope that the owner will address the issue appropriately.

My boyfriend and I attempted to walk in, but this server informed us that without a reservation, we couldn’t be seated—even at the bar. The restaurant wasn’t fully seated, and the bar was empty. As tourists, we initially thought this might be the norm for the bistro, but it felt inconsistent after later events unfolded.

Later, we checked online and saw that reservations were available for that evening, so we booked one. We returned before our reservation time to check in, and this time, a different server greeted us and seated us immediately.

As we were finishing our meal, we noticed that another customer walked in, and ‘J’ seated them at the bar without issue. This inconsistency in how we were treated compared to other guests was concerning.

I’m sharing this feedback because I trust the owner will handle the situation in a way that ensures all guests feel welcome and treated fairly. Addressing this type of behavior is crucial for maintaining a positive atmosphere and ensuring the bistro continues to thrive.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 1

Dinner was wonderful. We had the hamachi and tuna napoleon, lobster bisque, wedge salad, coq au vin, and grilled veal chop, coupled with an outstanding bottle of Oregon Pinot noir recommended by Chef David. A really lovely evening.

I planned on proposing to my girlfriend locally and was looking for a nice restaurant to celebrate the special occasion. I made reservations at Le Bistro Tahoe at 7:30 pm on 08/09/2024.
The proposal went faster than I expected, so we arrived at the restaurant at 7:00 p.m. We had some trouble finding it, as it is a bit off the road. We eventually made our way to the outside seating area and explained to a man that we had a 7:30 reservation and wanted to see if we could be seated early. He agreed and took us through what I now know was the back door. We were sat and immediately given two glasses of water.
Still a bit high on the fact that we had just engaged, we sat and enjoyed conversation for a few minutes, eventually looking at each other and stating how hungry we were.
At 7:30, we still hadn't been brought a menu or asked if we wanted anything to drink, so we asked each other whether to leave. Right around this time, we were brought an amuse-bouche, which calmed us down; we decided to stay. However, at this same time, we noticed two tables were sat directly next to us; they were brought menus and had drink orders taken immediately.
After 40 minutes of sitting and waiting for a menu and a drink, we had had enough. At 7:40 p.m., we decided to get up and leave. I have never done this at a restaurant before. I felt bad for eating the complimentary appetizer and leaving, but after 40 minutes, it was pretty clear that we had obviously done something to offend the staff and were not wanted there.
I worked in restaurants faor ten years, and I understand that reservations are taken for a reason; there is only so much capacity that the kitchen can handle. If the restaurant takes reservations, it typically helps space out the guests and ensures the staff can handle the volume. But dropping a menu and taking a drink order takes very little effort. Completely ignoring a table for 40 minutes is rude and unacceptable in customer service.
Honestly, this was the worst experience I have ever had at a restaurant. They tried their best to ruin a very special night.
There are many dining options in the Tahoe area. I suggest you choose anything other than Tahoe Le Bistro, or you might eat leftovers on your engagement night like we did.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Le Bistro Tahoe is one of our very favorite restaurants - anywhere. We are so fortunate to be in Incline Village, Lake Tahoe, often and are able to dine here. We rarely visit Lake Tahoe without a visit to Le Bistro. It is quaint, cozy and perfectly located with some of the best food and service anywhere. The wine list too is incredible. Dave, the owner-chef - takes personal care of every customer and every dish he serves. We take friends and family with us whenever we go and we have never had a less then perfect meal. It is perfect too as a date night or romantic evening out.

We have been to this restaurant 4 times and make reservations in advance each time we visit Lake Tahoe. It has always been one of the highlights of our trip. This time we were disappointed with the service. Our waiter focused most of his time on a table of 6 that arrived after we did and hardly checked in on us at all. The food was delightful as usual.