Beaujolais Bistro
753 Riverside Dr, Reno
(775) 323-2227
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Staff was amazing.
Food was amazing.
Great date night for my Mrs and I.
5/5
Would recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful service and delicious food
Definitely recommend a reservation.
The atmosphere is really nice, its a cute little place, not very many tables but plenty of room.
Our server was excellent, very cheerful and friendly.
Escargot and onion soup for appetizers, both were very good.
It did take a long, long time for us to get our mains, but they were great. I had the lamb shank which was on special that day. Wife had the filet which was perfect.
A bit on the pricey side.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Escargot
Wow! Perfect anniversary dinner. Lovely atmosphere, wonderful service and delicious food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’m sure the food is great but we did not have a good experience with the restaurant. I’m on the fence about coming back to try it.
I booked a reservation on the earlier side for my anniversary with my partner. This place was on my list to try.
We walked in and the restaurant was completely empty except for a couple with an obnoxious and loud toddler in front of us. Why you would bring a loud two-year old to a restaurant like this I’ll never know. If you can afford to eat here you can probably afford a babysitter.
They were seated back in the back building so we thought maybe we could be seated in the main house, which was completely empty. Every single table was open.
I asked the hostess if we could sit somewhere up in the main house that was away from the yelling toddler and she said “sorry we are really busy tonight”. How can you say you’re busy when there is not a single table occupied? After thinking it over we decided to leave before they served us. Ended up driving around town trying to find another place to eat. Not a nice experience.
I've been twice now and had roughly the same experience both times. The atmosphere is charming and intimate although the split space of the restaurant seems like it leaves the servers harried and gives the impression they are barging into their own dining rooms.
The service itself is attentive, polite, and professional enough. However, both times I've been here, the wait between ordering and dining has been significant and accompanied only by appeasing refills of bread (which was appreciated) and nervous glances at the table by the servers with no communication to address it (which would have been more appreciated). So was it worth the wait?
Yes and no. On both visits, I found the drinks and diverse offerings of appetizers to be tasty and timely. The same can't be said for the entrees. The meat never seems to be cooked just properly and the meals have come out cold. I suspect this is related to those aforementioned wait times. Even this is forgivable, but more concerningly, whether it was duck, steak, or lamb, I found the meat tough (It would have been a mercy for them to provide a SAWZALL for my most recent meal) and downright flavorless. This was only highlighted by the humble entree accoutrements which were very flavorful but didn't seem to be working in balance with as much as attempting to mask an underwhelming main dish. On dessert, I have to frankly say that between the high price points and the wait, by the time it was offered there wasn't enough good faith on the table to indulge.
Beaujolais Bistro could be in consideration as a nice spot for a refreshment or light dining, but it's a tough sell to recommend a full experience here. I can't help but feel there is a disconnect at Beaujolais. I'm not sure if it is something physical; a small kitchen struggling to keep up with two dining rooms, or maybe the strain of a menu that I was told shifts daily, but I think there is a change that could be made at this bistro for the better. It sincerely was surprising to me that my experiences were not only consistent between my two visits, but that my specific detractions seem be consistent with other diners over time after reading similar (and generous) reviews.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
Second time enjoying a wonderful dinner here, and it did not dissapoint! The food was delicious, the service was prompt and friendly, this place is great if you have a special occasion to celebrate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was good however some came out cold
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Amazing food at an even better location. Loved spending our 10yr anniversary here. Thank you so much for everything!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was on point as usual but the main server was not good and he definitely wasn’t familiar with the menu.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 2
Restaurantji Recommends
Excellent food, reservations are needed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We sat out on the front porch for three hours and LOVED every minute of it. Our server and wait staff were elegant and engaging. The duck was done to perfection- not a flaw. The French onion soup was rich and warm...just what we needed as the weather turned colder outside. Highly rexommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I made a reservation for 1 week ahead for a specific table. I was celebrating a birthday, that day I showed up on time and my table was already given to someone else.
Me and my partner ordered the same food, duck medium rare, and 1 was over cooked and the other one was under cooked. For the dessert you have to buy it for them bring it with candles. Not even in the Michelin stars restaurants I've been I've paid for this.
For the price and the food I received is not worth it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Always top notch. The flavors are balanced and the service is incredible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a truly wonderful experience at Beaujolais Bistro. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel welcomed and well cared for. The service was attentive without being overbearing, and every member of the team went out of their way to ensure our evening was special.
The manager stopped by our table to check in, which was a nice personal touch that really stood out. It showed a genuine care for the guest experience, and it was clear that the whole team takes pride in what they do.
The food was exceptional, beautifully prepared, full of flavor, and clearly crafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Combined with the warm and inviting atmosphere, it made for an unforgettable dining experience.
Beaujolais Bistro is a gem, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for amazing food, outstanding service, and a place where the staff and management genuinely value their guests.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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