This is a lovely restaurant, the reviews were good, and the menu had a lot of appealing options. We had high hopes for a somewhat elevated dining experience in this general area. The service was warm & friendly. I ordered the Seafood Risotto which was neither really seafood nor risotto, and it must be mentioned was priced at $44. It was described on the menu as "Scallops, tiger shrimp and lobster claw meat served over house made risotto." The dish placed in front of me had a mound of goopy tasteless yellow rice (reminiscent of from a package), that was topped with 6 small-medium sized shrimp and 3 scallops, and a very large handful of water cress (this was the kitchen's go-to garnish for everything we ordered). All the seafood was seasoned with some cajun-type seasoning, and then sauteed to within an inch of its life, very dry and chewy. As I was eating it, I tried to remember why it had sounded exciting - and realized there was NO LOBSTER CLAW MEAT AT ALL!!! There was nothing about the dish, either the individual elements or overall, that was tasty. I never enjoy making a "thing" in restaurants over food or service - I did mention to the hostess that there was no sign of lobster claw meat, after having confirmed that was what the menu said. VERY DISAPPOINTING.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Amber Brislin
First time experience and it was phenomenal! Lori, well done!! Thank you for being so attentive. The food and beverages were to die for!! We will be returning.
Best restaurant in Bloomsburg. Food, drink and atmosphere to match. Cool vibe, great service. Keep it up
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carlos V.
My wife and daughter were passing through on our way to Penn State Altoona and stopped by for a sit down dinner. We had a wonderful time. The food and drinks were amazing. Our waitress who is from Ecuador was pleasant and friendly to talk to and she gave us some nice/positive feedback on the local university. All in all a little gem in PA. Too bad so far from Jersey - otherwise we would become regulars. Carlos Jill y Emilia
Jenny Worsham
Exceptional service, food, and drink. Particularly enjoyed the smores old fashion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jennifer W.
Great service and delicious food! Perfect place for a date night! The chef even came out to greet us. We had the Sea Bass and Stroganoff and both were fantastic! Tasty cocktails - the Smores Old Fashioned was the best!
nancy McCarthy
I Always stop at LaMalbec when in Bloom! The food, atmosphere and drinks are top notch! Came for brunch this time and really enjoyed the mimosa flight and mushroom crepes! The owners are so nice and make you feel so welcome along with Diane the hostess and Renee our server! Make sure to stop by next time you want a great meal!! And my daughter and I really appreciate that they have many vegetarian choices available!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Doll
Been to LA Malbec restaurant on 4 occasions. None of these occasions have been worth the price and the last time, 2/12/24, was the worst. Bar only had a limited options, the service was slow and inattentive and the meal was under
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Katie Schranz
An absolutely fabulous restaurant with unbelievably good food, drinks, and atmosphere! I highly recommend going and trying something new. They nail it every time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ivette Rosas
I love La Malbec !La Malbec holds a special place in my heart as my favorite spot in central PA. The service is impeccable, with warm smiles greeting you at every visit. The chef's personal touch, stepping out to ensure everything is perfect, adds to the experience. And let's not forget the bartenders' skill in crafting the most delicious cocktails – their Old Fashioneds and the Bloody Mary are amazing ! This gem of a restaurant never fails to impress, offering an atmosphere you won't find elsewhere in central PA. Keep up the fantastic work !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Mussels, French Onion Soup, Table Decor
Best place for steak and seafood. Had the land and sea . You have to try the Maple old fashioned. Ambiance in this restaurant makes You feel like You are in a great NYC restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alison
Disappointing. We were rudely interrupted upon arriving by a woman who put her finger up at us as we were introducing ourselves and were told to wait while she yelled about tables to the person who ended up being our server. Same woman refilled our water glasses and spilled it all over the table. No apologies or offerings of napkins to help clean up the mess. We were on top of the tables next to us. About a foot separated us. You could not comfortably get in or out of the booth without disrupting your neighbors. I had to send my food back (which they did remake and take off the bill). Service was slooooow. We were there for 3 hours. Menu differed from what was online. Less vegetarian options than what I thought. Overall just not worth the $100+ price tag. Cocktail was my favorite part of the evening. Not impressed. Wish I would I would have spent the money elsewhere.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Todd M.
This was our 3rd time at the restaurant. The food is pretty consistent and delicious. Tonight was equal to previous experiences, however the hostess was completely rude from the time we entered until we left. She cast a negative shadow on what would be an otherwise excellent night.
Riley anderson
Not up to par for the price. Overall it was okay.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Samm Selfridge
Best place in town!! Food was amazing and the service was even better!! Will be back !
This is a lovely restaurant, the reviews were good, and the menu had a lot of appealing options. We had high hopes for a somewhat elevated dining experience in this general area. The service was warm & friendly. I ordered the Seafood Risotto which was neither really seafood nor risotto, and it must be mentioned was priced at $44. It was described on the menu as "Scallops, tiger shrimp and lobster claw meat served over house made risotto." The dish placed in front of me had a mound of goopy tasteless yellow rice (reminiscent of from a package), that was topped with 6 small-medium sized shrimp and 3 scallops, and a very large handful of water cress (this was the kitchen's go-to garnish for everything we ordered). All the seafood was seasoned with some cajun-type seasoning, and then sauteed to within an inch of its life, very dry and chewy. As I was eating it, I tried to remember why it had sounded exciting - and realized there was NO LOBSTER CLAW MEAT AT ALL!!! There was nothing about the dish, either the individual elements or overall, that was tasty. I never enjoy making a "thing" in restaurants over food or service - I did mention to the hostess that there was no sign of lobster claw meat, after having confirmed that was what the menu said. VERY DISAPPOINTING.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
First time experience and it was phenomenal! Lori, well done!! Thank you for being so attentive. The food and beverages were to die for!! We will be returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bread Pudding, Certified Angus Tenderloin
Best restaurant in Bloomsburg. Food, drink and atmosphere to match. Cool vibe, great service. Keep it up
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife and daughter were passing through on our way to Penn State Altoona and stopped by for a sit down dinner. We had a wonderful time. The food and drinks were amazing. Our waitress who is from Ecuador was pleasant and friendly to talk to and she gave us some nice/positive feedback on the local university. All in all a little gem in PA. Too bad so far from Jersey - otherwise we would become regulars. Carlos Jill y Emilia
Exceptional service, food, and drink. Particularly enjoyed the smores old fashion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great service and delicious food! Perfect place for a date night! The chef even came out to greet us. We had the Sea Bass and Stroganoff and both were fantastic! Tasty cocktails - the Smores Old Fashioned was the best!
I Always stop at LaMalbec when in Bloom! The food, atmosphere and drinks are top notch! Came for brunch this time and really enjoyed the mimosa flight and mushroom crepes! The owners are so nice and make you feel so welcome along with Diane the hostess and Renee our server! Make sure to stop by next time you want a great meal!! And my daughter and I really appreciate that they have many vegetarian choices available!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Been to LA Malbec restaurant on 4 occasions. None of these occasions have been worth the price and the last time, 2/12/24, was the worst. Bar only had a limited options, the service was slow and inattentive and the meal was under
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
An absolutely fabulous restaurant with unbelievably good food, drinks, and atmosphere! I highly recommend going and trying something new. They nail it every time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love La Malbec !La Malbec holds a special place in my heart as my favorite spot in central PA. The service is impeccable, with warm smiles greeting you at every visit. The chef's personal touch, stepping out to ensure everything is perfect, adds to the experience. And let's not forget the bartenders' skill in crafting the most delicious cocktails – their Old Fashioneds and the Bloody Mary are amazing ! This gem of a restaurant never fails to impress, offering an atmosphere you won't find elsewhere in central PA. Keep up the fantastic work !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Mussels, French Onion Soup, Table Decor
Restaurantji Recommends
Best place for steak and seafood. Had the land and sea . You have to try the Maple old fashioned. Ambiance in this restaurant makes You feel like You are in a great NYC restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Disappointing. We were rudely interrupted upon arriving by a woman who put her finger up at us as we were introducing ourselves and were told to wait while she yelled about tables to the person who ended up being our server. Same woman refilled our water glasses and spilled it all over the table. No apologies or offerings of napkins to help clean up the mess. We were on top of the tables next to us. About a foot separated us. You could not comfortably get in or out of the booth without disrupting your neighbors. I had to send my food back (which they did remake and take off the bill). Service was slooooow. We were there for 3 hours. Menu differed from what was online. Less vegetarian options than what I thought. Overall just not worth the $100+ price tag. Cocktail was my favorite part of the evening. Not impressed. Wish I would I would have spent the money elsewhere.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
This was our 3rd time at the restaurant. The food is pretty consistent and delicious. Tonight was equal to previous experiences, however the hostess was completely rude from the time we entered until we left. She cast a negative shadow on what would be an otherwise excellent night.
Not up to par for the price. Overall it was okay.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Best place in town!! Food was amazing and the service was even better!! Will be back !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5