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    Bistro 12

    4.4 (314 reviews)
    Closed 1:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Intimate
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Risotto with filet mignon and ravioli tartufata.

    Amazing! Small but excellent. We had risotto with filet mignon and the ravioli tartufata which was delicious. Great place to get dinner before a show across the street.

    Pasta with Seafood
    Jaime E.

    Another great evening at Bistro 12. MAKE A RESERVATION!!!! I won't bore you with our excellent dinner choices because everything you've already read is completely true! But this time we actually saved room for dessert and ordered the chocolate mousse cake and limoncello pie. Both were PHENOMENAL! (And I don't usually rave about desserts because I could make most of them better at home.) These were worthy and made with love . The owners make you feel like you're spending a meal at their home in Portugal. They are gracious and generous. You never feel rushed. We ordered 2 glasses of dessert wine (there were 4 of us at the table.) Soon after the two glasses came, the owner smiled and dropped off the rest of the bottle (about half filled) and two more glasses Make sure to mention if you're celebrating something special. I won't spoil the surprise, but it'll make your special evening even more special!

    Croquetes bacalhau
    Jennifer R.

    There's a reason why after 8 years we returned... Bistro 12 is a true gem located in Tarrytown. The owner is extremely friendly (and check out his colorful artwork along the walls). The staff is friendly, the food is delicious. We found street parking easily and can't recommend this restaurant enough... go check it out!

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    Joseph S.

    Seeing a concert and searched for a nearby dining spot. This showed up with great reviews and directly across the street from the Music Hall. In summary - what a gem! Great food and service. Cozy. Do try this - you will not be disappointed. Damages for 2 appetizers, 2 entrees, one dessert, 2 cocktails, 2 glasses of wine, and holiday tip were $200. A bargain. They served a leisurely meal in 1.25 hours allowing us enough time to walk across the street for the show. Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Value 5/5 Cleanliness 5/5 Noise 3/5 (tight quarters but froendly diners) Decor 4/5

    Before the crowd
    Jody W.

    Fabulous restaurant located right across the street from the Terrytown music Hall. We didn't have a reservation but went quite early, so the restaurant was still empty. By the time we left, every table was occupied. I noticed people simply walking by to say hello to the owners/proprietors. Clearly, these folks are established in the neighborhood and certainly very well liked. The menu is eclectic and has Portuguese, Italian and French influenced options. My only reservation was that "rabbit" was on the menu. That's a hard "no" since I had a pet bunny and he was my soulmate. Just can't eat rabbit and often don't even go to restaurants that have bun bun on the menu. But, I hadn't examined the menu prior to going...and ultimately glad we chose Bistro 12. Great service, delicious food. I had an arugula salad and followed up with a delicious, light seafood-lemon based pasta dish. The mix of lobster, shrimp and scallops were chopped into small pieces and the lemon sauce perfectly complimented the thin pasta. The bread and butter alone-I could make a meal out of that! Crusty on the outside...hot and perfectly bready on the inside...I stopped myself after 2 pieces. It wasn't easy. Others at the table had beet salad, butternut squash soup, bolognese and seafood risotto. Rave reviews. Excellent quality food-I'm definitely going back.

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    From entering to server to owner and food.. with the tasty cocktails and entertainment.. one word sums this place up!! "Amazing" 5+

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    The food is always artfully prepared and delicious. Calves liver was on point. No heavy sauces to ruin a dish, just enough for flavor.

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    Delicious food and great service! Had the filet mignon in whiskey sauce with shiitake, and I finished every bite.

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    Delightful place run by delightful people. We chose it for our wedding anniversary and were treated royally.

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    My wife and I love it here!, staff was exceptionally friendly and efficient. Menu was unique and diverse and food was delicious.

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    The food is always good and the service is even better. Miguel and staff are fabulous. Love this restaurant.

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    Attractive menu, well prepared and consistent. Service is welcoming, relaxed and just fine. Watch out, may become a favorite!

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    Excellent food and service. Very accommodating and attentive Outstanding food and wine recommendations.

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    Brasserie D - Steak and perfectly sautéed, Al dented vegetables

    Brasserie D

    4.1(44 reviews)
    3.3 mi

    My wife and I went here for her birthday celebration, and we love French restaurants…read more From the outset of the experience regarding the food and drinks, it is clear that Brasserie D is overpriced and underdelivers with taste. I ordered an old fashioned that came to the table red, and when I questioned the look the waiter assured me it was an old fashioned. Upon tasting it, it had the correct ingredients, but so little bourbon that the color and balance of the drink was off. Then, for the entrees, we both ordered the filet mignon au poivre. The steak was fine, as were the vegetables, but not worth $44 by any stretch. On top of that, the "frites" were clearly frozen rather than freshly made. The waiter was nice, and we enjoyed the ambiance. But we were blown away by the gap in quality of the food and its cost. When you visit French restaurants you expect a certain tier of cuisine that Brasserie seems to be emulating on the surface but swinging and missing on in reality. Not worth the visit unfortunately. Try elsewhere and you'll undoubtedly be more satisfied.

    Brasserie D is a classic French brasserie. Classic brasserie dishes. Service was excellent…read more Ambience really brings you to Bel epoque Paris. Food wise, flavors are muted. I observed the same problem with many French-Canadian restaurants. Just amp up the flavors a little bit, more tarragon, more garlic, just more and it will fulfill its potential.

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    Brasserie D - What I think should be a famous Frisée salad with a perfectly poached egg

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    What I think should be a famous Frisée salad with a perfectly poached egg

    Brasserie Memere - Hand-Crafted Cocktails

    Brasserie Memere

    4.2(272 reviews)
    8.9 mi
    $$$

    Great food and happy hour French elegance…read more Great service We enjoyed sitting in the bar area , just great For a fast bite

    Had an early Valentine's Day dinner with the wife the day before Valentine's Day. Brasserie Memere…read moreis an upscale French restaurant located in the Target plaza of Closter. The lighting is dim, the ambiance is intimate, and it looks romantic. I had made reservations so we were seated immediately. It's funny to note that the place settings were placed next to each other instead of across from each other at a four person table. We usually prefer to face each other, but when it's Valentine's day why not be cute? We ordered a few drinks during our dinner, the Sugar Plum Fairy, Memere 75, Avion en papier. My favorite was definitely the Avion en papier which had a slightly sweet, slightly bitter, citrusy taste. They had a pre fixe menu for Valentine's Day which unfortunately did not have the steak tartare i was interested in trying. But for $88, you get 3 courses: an appetizer, entree, and dessert. For our appetizers, we got the TARTARE DE THON (tuna tartare) and COCKTAIL DE CREVETTES GEANTES (shirmp cocktail). Between the two, i preferred the tuna tartare. The shrimp cocktail was good, but the only thing really special about it was the massive size of the shrimp and the freshly grated horseradish in the cocktail sauce. For our entrees, we got the CASSOULET DE CANARD and FILET MIGNON. The extremely tender duck leg confit was served with pancetta, white beans, toulouse sausage, and foie gras breadcrumb. It was rich, savory, fatty, and filling. All great words to describe food. The duck leg confit reminded me a little bit of a smoked turkey leg with the red coloring and shreddable texture. The filet mignon was served with pomme purée, wild mushrooms, and a bordelaise sauce. The filet was cooked medium rare as requested, but a bit under salted. The pomme purée aka mashed potatoes tasted like it was 50% butter so it was obviously delicious. Dessert was good, but my least favorite part of the meal. We got the TAHITIAN VANILLA CRÈME BRÛLÉE and the VALRHONA CHOCOLAT POT AU CRÈME. Both were very sweet. The brûlée crust did not shatter well, but it otherwise had a nice creamy texture. The chocolate pot was covered in flaky feuilletine which gave a nice contrast to the creamy chocolate, but my wife found the brandied cherries overpowering. The cherries made me think of German chocolate cake. Service was excellent. Staff was quick to refill water and checked on us constantly. Pace of the meal was relaxed and I'd even say they were slow to bring us the check since we had been dining for over 2 hours. My wife wants me to bring her back for their bottomless brunch on a Sunday so I will eventually be back.

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    Brasserie Memere - Outdoor Patio- Great for parties!

    Outdoor Patio- Great for parties!

    Brasserie Memere - Bakery

    Bakery

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    Bistro de Ville

    Bistro de Ville

    4.4(71 reviews)
    7.4 mi

    Delicious food. Great service! The waiter was engaging and delightful. Get the chocolate mousse!read more

    Having been to Paris once, I can say this brunch made us feel like we were right back in a cozy…read moreParisian bistro. With both à la carte options and a $44 Prix Fixe menu, we went for the prix fixe -- and it was the best decision of the day. A truly enchanting brunch that felt as if we had slipped away to a cozy café in Paris. The atmosphere was lively yet relaxed, with live soft jazz music setting the perfect tone. The staff was warm and attentive, anticipating every need -- even the bread served with a luxurious French butter with black sea salt was top notch. No land Lake served on their tables. Cocktails Bloody Mary -- perfectly mixed, bright and briny with just the right touch of horseradish Peach Bellini -- light, fruity, and beautifully balanced Appetizers Salmon Tartare -- diced fresh tuna , with a vibrant pesto sauce, served with crisp baguette toasts. Not only did the food roll off my tongue, but it was a substantial first course. Hubby opted for the Soup du jour, a comforting individual tureen of butternut squash soup, delicately garnished with sunflower seeds -- savory with just a hint of sweetness, the perfect bowl for a cold, rainy day. I had a few spoonfuls and can agree it was delicious and warming. Entrées So many options I really had a tough time picking one. So many classic French dishes, but the buckwheat crepe won out. A SMOKED SALMON CREPE Filled with chopped salade, in a buckwheat crêpe, sunny up egg. Great to the last bite. Husband continued with a French theme steak sandwich with brie cheese, pickle shallots, aioli, and pomme frites Dessert Chocolate Mousse -- airy, rich, and deeply satisfying; the perfect sweet finish. The waiter comes over with a huge tureen of chocolate mousse and scoops out a huge amount of it to add in your dessert plate . Quite the presentation. Paired with after-dinner drinks, this brunch was a seamless blend of French elegance and warmth -- every bite, every note of music, every detail thoughtfully done. A truly delightful experience we can't wait to repeat.

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    Bistro de Ville - Mussels in tomato provencale broth

    Mussels in tomato provencale broth

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    Cafe Deux - Mozzarella Sandwich

    Cafe Deux

    4.1(69 reviews)
    10.7 mi

    Cafe Deux was such a lovely place for a date night and looks like a great place for breakfast. As…read moreit was less busy day after Valentine's Day but I would recommend making a reservation as it is limited seating. On to the food, the menu had plenty of gluten free options so my partner had endless decisions to choose from. We started off with the hummus with gluten free sourdough bread and you could tell all of it was freshly made. For the entree, we had Spinach Basil Pesto Rigatoni and the Deux Wagyu burger mind you eating the burger it melted each bite I took. The winner of the night the French Onion Mac and Cheese like whaaaaa, that is on top of my list of best Mac and cheese I ever had. Honorable mention has to go the side salad because the dressing or vinaigrette was delightful and would get it again. Ultimately I don't think you could go wrong in any of the food choices. We shall be back for breakfast or dinner

    ** WOULD NOT EAT HERE **…read more I was with some friends and stopped in here to get a cup of tea to go. I asked the person at the counter what kind of plant milks they had and he said, "Whole milk, skim milk..." obviously not even listening. I had to ask again. So I order my tea and the whole time this guy is wiping his nose with his hand. Not even kidding. Right in front of us. So he makes my tea and he goes to put a sleeve on the cup. HE DROPS THE SLEEVE ON THE FLOOR AND THEN PUTS IT ON THE CUP. Sigh. I was with new friends and didn't want to make a fuss, but GAH You could not pay me to eat here. If this is how they behave in front of you, what happens when you can't see? Was trying to phone to speak to a manager, but one was never in and maybe that is the problem...

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    Instant Gratification

    Cafe Deux - Mushroom Bowl

    Mushroom Bowl

    Cafe Deux - Jade Shade

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    Saint George Bistro

    Saint George Bistro

    3.7(172 reviews)
    5.8 mi
    $$$

    I came here with some coworkers for a holiday dinner. I made the resy for 8P, and we were seated…read moreupstairs. It felt like we reserved the entire upstairs because it was completely empty, except for us. I loved that. The entire upstairs is adorned with wine bottles in the walls. It looks very chic. We started with drinks, oysters, warm bread, butter and cornichons. They have a three-course, pre-fixe, menu of the day, from which most of us ordered. I loved the mushroom bisque. They were unfortunately out of the fish of the day, cod, but we were able to order their trout from the regular menu. It was very good. We ended the night with profiteroles, crème brûlée, chocolate mousse, and espresso martinis. The staff was very accommodating. We literally closed the place down. It was hard to guess being, upstairs and away from everyone. When we first arrived, the place was packed. When we left, it was completely empty. The guys were very understanding, although, I'm sure they were waiting for us to skidaddle so that they could get home. They never made us feel as though we were a bother. It was a first for my office, to have this kind of outing, and I enjoyed myself, immensely. I will definitely be back here for a date night with hubby, or a girls' night with some friends. It feels like old Westchester, and I love these little places that make you feel tranformed back in time, when walking in.

    I'm not sure why this restaurant only has 3.5 stars. The food was phenomenal. The service was also…read moretop notch. We came for restaurant week. Thursdays they allow no corkage fees which is INCREDIBLE. They even allowed it if you were participating in restaurant week. The escargots were delicious. The oysters were top notch and came with freshly ground horseradish. WHAT?! I've had an uncountable amount of oysters in my life and never had freshly ground horseradish. The gnocchi Parisienne and the sauciesse were phenomenal . I'm so glad my husband and I split them because there's no way I could decide between the two. If you're getting dessert get the mousse! And if going for an after dinner drink get the Hemingway ;) We will definitely be back! Please don't ever take away the free corkage fee Thursdays!!!!

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    Saint George Bistro - Upstairs, from the rear

    Upstairs, from the rear

    Saint George Bistro - French onion soup

    French onion soup

    Saint George Bistro - Steps back down to main dining room

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    Steps back down to main dining room

    Bistro House

    Bistro House

    5.0(25 reviews)
    5.8 mi

    Took a crazy long bike ride from Van Cortland Park and ended up catching lunch here. The ambiance…read moreis cozy chill vibes with a lazy Sunday feel with hints of great sandwich culture. Their sandwiches are toasted on this great panini like bread and you definitely leave feeling full. The staff are friendly and was patient while I looked over the menu. I ended up getting the brisket sandwich which came with a bag of chips (around $16). I love how this area is located in this quaint village of hastings on Hudson. The food was very tasty. The brisket sandwich had succulent meat that fell apart amid a bed of cheddar and a honey barbecue sauce. The portions to me are kinda big so I ate half for lunch and the other for dinner.

    Ok, I am always the skeptic and as I walked into this hole-in-the-wall shop that has been receiving…read more5-star reviews from everyone i wanted to see for myself. After being greeted with a smile by Antonio one of the twin brothers who own the shop I ordered. The owners can't be nicer and show a real love of food. My wife got an eggplant wrap with roasted red peppers and I got the Roast Beast a roastbeef on garlic chiabatta, both were delicious. The eggplant paper thin and the housemade roastbeef rare and super tender. The sandwiches were very large, but after eating half we both continued to eat the whole sandwich. I also had their potato salad and this had the right consistency and seasoning. They also have some nice desserts, some homemade some from good sources. I asked about their breakfast being good, "i am making homemade English muffins for the morning" The tiny space with a few tables has Italian products that are well chosen breadsticks, pasta, etc. Oh the sandwiches come with your choice of flavors. We are no longer skeptical and will be back soon.

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    Inside

    Bistro House - Fried chicken, bacon, avocado

    Fried chicken, bacon, avocado

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