A friend and I came in here for a glass of wine and an appetizer after an art show. The charcuterie was good...the fries were good....the wine was decent. However, something about this place is just off. There is absolutely no vibe. The service is just ok. I felt like I was in an Irish bar and not a French brassiere. read more

Bistro La Source - Cheese and/or Charcuterie Board - Choose any 3 - served with Toast, Nuts & Fruit Fries - French Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Came here for brunch on a Saturday. Probably 1 of 2 groups in there, pretty empty otherwise. Waitress was friendly and prompt. Has the mussels and the croque madame. I found the croque madame to be quite underwhelming, the cheese was not goey but rather burned/crusty, the egg was over cooked. Lychee martini was strong. The mussels were light, but not memorable. Waitress and service was great read more

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I love a good French bistro. A French bistro is one of my favorite comfort foods. Bistro La Source did not dissapoint. This charming restaurant in Jersey City is only a short walk from my daughter's apartment. The light rail stops very close to it also. The inside is very nice and very French and welcoming. We chose to sit outside on this pleasant summer evening. There is abundant outdoor seating. We ordered the Thai muscles, the Bronzino, the soft shell crab special, and my go to, steak frites. Everything was outstanding. I could drink the sauce for the Thai muscles. My steak frites was tender and delicious. Service was great all night and very attentive. We had some crazy good desserts also I would definitely come back here and try some of the other staples such as duck Confit and the hamburger. read more

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We had a lovely evening here. I love their new location - it's very modern and spacious inside - and the servers are wonderful. I got the pumpkin ravioli - which was really nice to see on the menu outside of autumn - and a lemon drop martini. My fiancé also got an amaretto sour that was delicious. read more

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French cuisine in the heart of jersey city. They start you off with fresh warm bread which was delicious. Ordered a bunch of dishes but the favorites were the grilled octopus and duck salad. The pasta ragu was a bit too salty.. Very busy on a weekend night! It seems like they packed as many tables and chairs as possible inside this place because we were sitting pretty close to other people. If you like your space this may not be the place for you. It gets kinda loud with everyone inside so not the best place if you're trying to have a conversation. read more

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My good friend Terry and I tried Bistro La Source at 299 Marin Blvd. for the first time for lunch today. We loved the ambiance and the food was absolutely amazing. We shared their perfectly fried calamari. It was breaded and tasty to perfection. Lemon on the side. We each had the Croque Monsieur. Also perfectly prepared. The drinks from the bar were great too. Special commendation goes to server Marcus McGinnity and chef Milton Bonilla. Terry and I will definitely be back to Bistro La Source. read more

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Decided to visit Bistro La Source at their new location on Marin where Latham House was. Disappointed is an understatement. :( won't be back. Bread service - nothing special. Bread was falling apart like it was old, the softened butter was a highlight though Calamari - served with spicy mayo??? Weird but ok. Would have preferred marinara. Onion soup - this was ok, I wish the onions weren't cut so thin and wish there were more. Overall this was one of the better things we got. Sirloin au poivre - ... eeeek. This was really, really bad. The mashed potatoes had to be instant, the sauce was flavorless, steak was overcooked. Ate a couple bites and didn't take my leftovers. Server asked me numerous times if I wanted a box even though I said no Steak frites - significantly better than the sirloin, the sauce was flavorful and you can't really mess up French fries. read more

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Adorable restaurant. We arrived on a Saturday night without a reservation and the owner happily accommodated us. The service was extremely slow and the waitresses were dressed like they work in a dive bar. We did not get any bread, all of the tables around us did. Food was very good. The atmosphere was perfect for a date night, but the staff didn't give off the same energy. read more

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I went here with a friend for a casual Wednesday lunch and it was not busy. Generally on the other side of the river (Jersey City), most restaurants you can just walk in even prime time but I still made a reservation to be safe as I needed to head to the airport after the meal. We shared the Escargots Au Pastis and Onion Soup Gratinée to start. Escargots are very good - lots of lemon and butter so definitely very rich and heavy. It was prepared well as there is not a strong earthy taste that I got from my first escargots experience elsewhere. The onion soup is also good - lots and lots of cheese, with soup that is salted the right amount. We then got the ravioli and salade Lyonnaise with crispy duck confit. The ravioli is a miss - the tomato sauce they used is quite plain and only served to make the dish saucy. The beef short ribs inside were a bit dry and not too flavorful. However, the duck confit is so tender and juicy - almost fall off the bone. The salad that they served on the side was okay, and the egg was cooked adequately, though not perfectly runny. Service is overall excellent as the server checks up on you and fulfills requests in a timely manner. Fortunately I read the reviews in advance and most of the negative reviews had to do with automatic 20% gratuity not being clear and the customer double tipped. Thus, it didn't come across as a surprise - regardless, this time around, they did draw an obvious circle to show that gratuity is already included in the bill. read more

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My wife and I used to love this place. The food was always great with a cozy, intimate vibe. We ate at their new location and were rather disappointed with the overall experience. The food was not so great. Dishes were overcooked, small portions, and presented poorly. We sat next to our own staff eating dinner... However, drinks were good. The staff was nice, but lacked enthusiasm which added to the restaurant's charm. Hoping the restaurant can revive itself! But, we will likely not go back as there are too many other options in Jersey City. read more

Excellent food, service and ambiance for lunch time and dinner! Ventured out for lunch during Hudson Restaurant Week! I love everything on their menu. I ordered the Duck Confit with pommes purée and for dessert, Apple Bread Pudding with Creme Anglaise & Butterscotch Sauce and Mousse de Chocolat. What excellent choices and impeccable food menu!! Check it out, make a reservation or just walk-in!! https://bistrolasource.com/ read more

I had a craving for risotto and wanted to in particular have an option for a seafood one. So, I found this place on Ubereats with a high rating which I verified over Google as well and it had a good rating. Based on that I went ahead and placed an order for a Local Tomato and Jersey peach salad, Crab and shrimp risotto and Bittersweet chocolate mousse. The salad was very average which had these huge croutons with tiny pieces of peach and cherry tomatoes. Very average and not at tasty as the proportions were off. For $16 that they are charging over the platform, it honestly was thievery. The crab and shrimp risotto was terrible. They had added celery which was not cooked off. It was raw and every bite had that terrible crunchy raw celery taste. There was barely any crab and the shrimps were over cooked and rubbery. Not to forget the portions are an absolute robbery! This was applicable to both the risotto and the salad. The mousse was average and palatable. But again nothing great. One of the worst food experiences and I would never order from this place again. For a bill of $68.89, this was one of the worst meals I have had in recent times. I highly recommend not ordering from this place. read more

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Opened early just to serve us. We were mistaken on the usual opening time. Above and beyond what anyone could expect. Lunch was great too. read more

I always pass by this restaurant, there's a huge outdoor seating area but the restaurant itself is tiny (not great for winter). We sat outside and they turned on the heating lamps. There are two main menu sections, one for seafood and one for everything else. They served us warm complimentary bread and butter which is always a nice touch. To start, I ordered the French onion soup. It was okay, I didn't like the smell or flavor of the cheese so if you're a cheese fan (especially the stinky kind) I think you would enjoy this soup. For my main dish I ordered the ravioli stuffed with beef short rib. Again it had that same stinky cheese as the soup which I didn't like. But the actual pasta tasted homemade and it was cooked really well. For dessert I tried the apple bread pudding, this was a win, it was served warm. It had a delicious caramel taste, perfect for fall. I think I would come back here to try the seafood as the waiter recommended some dishes from there! read more

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Great experience! We went to order the mussels for mussel Monday & the server said we both had to order that, but we didn't want 4 bowls of mussels because we also wanted to order an appetizer & entree. The owner heard our conversation and let us continue with one order of the mussels for the Monday deal (2 bowls, side of fries & dessert for $35). Both mussels were delish and they brought complimentary bread for dipping in the sauce. Will go back for this deal! The Spanish octopus was served with lentils & chorizo and was very good. The short rib was great & came with mashed potatoes. We went around 8 and were able to walk in without a reservation. There were a few tables, but the bar was full. We took our dessert to go and it was great chocolate mousse! read more

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Food was incredibly average and unremarkable. However, service was even worse. We waited about 15 minutes just for our waters. Waiter never came back to check on us. Got our order wrong. Place is worn down and dirty. Too many other good places to eat better food. read more

I would give this place more stars but the food and portions are atrocious and awful and not worth the value or the money. The ambience is excellent and the service is fantastic but the food is seriously lacking. Granted I ordered the Caesar salad with anchovies but it was a joke. $17 for basically a side salad. It was so disappointing, so not delicious and underwhelming. I ordered a side of mashed potatoes and I've made better mashed potatoes in my life and I'm an amateur Home cook. Sincerely disappointed and underwhelmed. Definitely wouldn't recommend this place or go back again. My friends ordered a few other things but nobody said anything about the food during our dinner. read more

Eh, it was alright. Worth going to check it out but don't think I'd be rushing to go back. Espresso martinis were good, short rib ravioli was okay - didn't think it was homemade or at least didn't taste that way. I ordered the Panko crusted chicken and thought it was bland - personally the Italian in me makes better chicken cutlets ;) . I assumed it was going to have more gravy but without it the meal was a bit dry. We also got the sirloin which was pretty good. read more

Bistro La Source - NY Sirloin Steak Au Poivre - French Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Stick a fork in this place. It's Done!!!! The gentleman host is horrible when it comes to handling a wrong order which comes to the table. Steak was not prepared the way I ordered it and it was up to me to track down a staff member to send it back. No real interest in fixing the problem. The bartender Mark was awesome but I really don't see this restaurant lasting very long in this awesome space with this horrible disinterested host. read more

The restaurant had a very nice ambiance. Definitely not impressed by the food. I ordered the Coq au vin. The chicken was flavorless and it barely came with any vegetables or potatoes. Definitely not worth the price. read more

Big yikes! Came here for dinner on Labor Day. The service was straight up bad took almost 25 minutes to get a drink order in and bread for the table. No apologies, no thanks for your patience, nothing. When the waiterss finally came to take out order, an hour into us being there, she greets us with just "Hi" ?????? Food was okay and the outdoor seating was nice but the service was so bad that I'll never be back. Hispanic lady who seemed to be a food runner was the only one with any hustle. read more

Fingar food gives this 10/10! I can't wait to come back and try more of the menu, grilled chicken wings, ragu and the beef bourginon all sounded heavenly. Plus, our waiter kept the cocktails coming and was very attentive. Can't wait to come back! read more

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I have never seen a restaurant take COVID-19 so seriously. They aren't playing games here. When you're seated you get a table PLUS, a separate "social distancing table" so that they don't directly serve you. They put the water there and you have to help yourself, any drinks/plates ordered are also put there, then you bring it to your actual dining table. Annoying...slightly, but ultimately VERY smart and well-organized. Anyway, the food is very good and the menu is pretty diverse. The burrata was good, but the star appetizer was the octopus. Delicious. I had the ahi tuna nicoise salad and the chunk of fish was a nice portion and the dish itself was very refreshing. I also sampled the coq au vin and that was good too, and also a pretty large portion. The aperol spritz was a nice addition. In terms of the service...it was good and the wait staff was very friendly given these very strange times we're in. I can't comment on the ambience since their outdoor seating is in a parking lot but hey, it's 2020. read more

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What a fantastic dinner we had Bistro La Source. All of the food was delicious. We had a wide array of different dishes and each one delivered. The menu is quite extensive with a lot of classic French dishes as well as some of the usual suspects. The service was great. I don't remember our waiters name but he was tall, blond and had a wonderful demeanor. In addition, the supporting waitstaff were also very quick in removing finished dishes and delivering the next ones in a flash. It's a little tight in there and could use a bit more A/C power in this summer heat. In addition, it was raining making it a bit more humid and a bit stuffy. But never mind, that only adds to the feeling as if you're actually in a French Bistro in France. Which I have been on many occasions, so this just added to the authenticity. There is also a large outdoor seating area that we would've sat in had it not been for the rain. Cute lights brighten the area creating a super sexy but friendly welcoming vibe. I saw friends, couples and larger groups like mine thoroughly enjoying themselves. They also have a cute bar in the front and overall the place has a very warm rustic feel to it. It's also not fussy in terms of attire. I noticed a dog's water bowl outside leading me to believe it may also be pet friendly for the outdoor portion. I'm guessing, but check first if you're planning to bring your pet. Parking was challenging, but in the end I found a spot about a block and a half away. I was happy after I ate all that food, I'd have to walk to my car in the hopes of shedding a few calories. We'll definitely be going back! read more

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Been here for an hour and still waiting for food. First and last time at this location. It's sad, because we had high hopes for it.

LOVE Bistro la Source. As an American Asian, to say this is my comfort food is a understatement. I love coming here and eating delicious food no matter what I order. The atmosphere is relaxed and they have a great outdoor seating when the weather is JUST PERFECT. ..I forgot to take a picture of my sandwich BUT just know, any sandwich will be delicious. read more

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Went here for Hudson Restaurant Week to celebrate my mother's birthday and it was great! We got all the appetizers (4 of us, so it worked out). The avocado salad was very underwhelming and feels like, on the regular menu, it's overpriced. We loved the escargot and mussels provencale, and my favorite was the goat curry croquette! Next for entrees we got the cassoulet which was great, short rib bourguignon, and Mediterranean seafood stew. The short rib bourguignon was fantastic and pull apart tender. Loved the veggies in the dish - really made it pop! We also got all 4 desserts offered - lemon tart, flourless chocolate cake, apple bread pudding, and creme brulee. Omg the apple bread pudding was literally SO GOOD. My boyfriend used the word "spectacular" to describe it! I personally also liked the flourless chocolate cake a lot. It was a fun restaurant week experience - we sat outdoors in those bubbles which had its own gas heater, so we weren't cold. Great service too, very attentive. Would come back again! read more

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This was our third time at Bistro la Source. We are not French food afficionados and this isn't the best French food we've ever had, but we've always found it to be consistently decent and satisfies our French craving. Bone marrow (3.5/5): We love bone marrow, but here we found it to be a bit underseasoned. We also didn't love the toast that came with it--it tasted a little stale. We did love the mushrooms that came on top of it, though. Oysters (3/5): These were fine--nothing special, but tasted fresh. Foie gras (4/5): I didn't try this dish, but my boyfriend enjoyed it and ate the whole plate by himself. Branzino (3/5): The flavor of the fish was good and we liked the sauce, but the risotto was undercooked (risotto rice should definitely have a bite, but this was crunchy in the middle). Steak (3.5/5): The mashed potatoes were good and I enjoyed the veggies, but the steak tasted dry and underseasoned. read more

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This cute bistro by my new apartment has this sign that draws me in every time I walk by "sangria" and let me tell y'all the sangria was what I neeeeded! The burger was great too. But what really makes this restaurant amazing is the awesome and friendly staff! I felt like family here Great for outdoor seating! Love the ambiance read more

Bistro La Source - Sangria Bistro Hamburger and Fries - French Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

I had high hopes upon my first time coming here. It was a beautiful, sunny day and we were actually looking forward to sitting outside! There were bubbles and also actual tables and benches. We were sat at a far table alongside a brick wall, which shaded us from the glaring sun, but we did get the full smell of everything being made in the kitchen, as their huge industry-grade fan was blowing above us the entire time. Sitting in their parking lot was not exactly the most romantic or elegant of settings, but for the few rounds of drinks we hoped to have, it was good enough. There were a couple other tables outside with people and there was one table with folks inside. Unfortunately, despite the drinks being fairly good (I was getting aperol spritzes which were light on the aperol), the service was painfully slooooowwww. They had two servers, one host (is he the owner?) and a hostess who was very overdressed for seating people in a parking lot, and they just could not keep up. There were times we didn't see a server for a good half hour, leaving us very thirsty. We ordered a charcuterie board along with our drinks and the cheeses either seemed old and hard (yuck) or extremely oily (also yuck). I guess that stuff doesn't move as much here, but if I'm paying that sort of money for something you're offering on your menu, I'd appreciate fresh cheese, if you please. We had anticipated staying here much longer, but we were sitting with empty glasses far too long in between each round, so we decided to head out and go drink elsewhere. read more

Best place in Jersey City. I love the Ceaser salad and Thai mussels. But all food is amazing! Good ambience, best people. Highly recommended!! read more

We had a really nice time here tonight. The food is delicious! I'd heard about the all-you-can-eat mussels and figured that it would be nice to have a date with my husband. He ordered a Chimay & I had a nice white wine suggested by our server. Then it was on to the mussels! I ordered Mariniere (white wine & garlic) and Thai (a coconut milk base), and my husband chose Provencale (tomato & wine) and Normandy (mushrooms, bacon & cream). They were all delicious! I liked the Thai and Normandy best. Our server brought some delicious bread which we used to soak up all the great sauces. We also ordered the octopus & merguez sausage appetizer, which was quite nice. It was such a lovely night. We sat outside and enjoyed the summer evening. People of all ages were there and everyone was having an enjoyable time. My husband ordered the almond cake & pistachio gelato for dessert. He was impressed! They added a 20% gratuity to the bill because it was mussel night. It was clearly stated on the special mussel night menu and our server told us ahead of time, so it was totally cool. The service was indeed excellent. We will definitely return. read more

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Made reservations for dinner and went with high hopes. Staff warned us that half of the heat lamps on the terrace were broken but didn't warn that hapless fellow employees would spend half the evening repeatedly trying to fix them. We were okay at that point but things rapidly deteriorated. The slovenly and utterly disinterested server barely made time to catch our orders, the bread was tasteless, and the food took forever. Fois gras was horribly inedible, the beef bourguignon was literally disgusting with a terrible odor and uncooked vegetables, basically the food was a total disaster. We finally realized that the only reason other diners were having a good time is they ordered charcuterie and wine, two things even this place could not screw up. The female staff seemed apologetic while the men, dressed like dumpster divers and rude to all, flitted about as they saw fit and ignored guests. Upon payment I was reminded rudely that a 20% tip is included as mandatory and that's just the way it is, I asked to see the manager and was told the poor, exhausted woman behind the bar supposedly was. Never spoke with her, she appeared on the edge of a nervous breakdown. Clearly the owners have elected to mail it in and spend not a penny more, and for a place with $38 and $42 a la carte entrees that's a crime. One only hopes they will close soon so the free market can replace this horrible money pit with something productive. read more

The new space is pretty grim. Not sure why it would leave the charming spot it had to move into a soulless office building. I get wanting more space and the central location, but they've sacrificed every inch of charm and warmth to get it. You literally walk in under a blasting vent churning out dank air from the nearby Krispy Kreme and are greeted by a cavernous space and uninviting neon lights blaring at the bar from the nearby kitchen. I just don't get it. Really seems like they got some bad advice. I'll give it three stars since it's literally one of the only places for a decent French Onion soup in Downtown JC. read more

We sat outdoor in the converted parking lot to outdoor seating arrangement. They serve bread and butter for free as a started. We ordered the Salad Layoinnase which were delicious with a strong cheese and perfectly cooked duck. read more

Bistro La Source - Salad Layoinnase - French Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

My husband and I love this place. It is our go to French restaurant in Jersey City. The last two months we have dined here 4 times including New Year's. Same waiter. However yesterday, we went at 6pm. Saw the sign outside cocktails were $7 until 7pm. So we were seated at a table and I ordered the aperol spritz but was told by the waiter, it is only at the bar. That was not on the sign. And you would think it should be for the entire restaurant. It sucks! Given that we ordered so much food. The waiter didn't even reconsider. We will not be going back. Charging fulll price $15 per cocktail. The restaurant wasn't full. Highly disappointed. Never again. read more

Last Saturday night, I went to Bistro La Source for a group dinner. There were eight of us that night. We initially all met at a location near the Newport PATH station, then some of us Ubered to Bistro and some walked over (it's about a 15-20 minute walk). This was my first time here and I'd never passed by the eatery, so I didn't know where exactly it was downtown. I was pleasantly surprised after a 20 minute walk in rain drizzle to see the hanging lights decorating the front of the restaurant. It's a very cozy restaurant with a bar to your right once you walk through the entrance. A warmly lit space with light tablecloths and dark wood accents, it gives off a very Parisian bistro, convivial feel. I mean, I was looking for a fireplace and wooden casks of wine. No fireplace or wooden casks, but a varied wine selection (as well as other alcoholic beverages). As this was potentially the only time I would go here (French cuisine is a hard sell to a vegetarian husband), I kind of went all out ordering. I went with the scallop appetizer (chef special item that day), coq au vin as my entree, and creme brulee. Each course had beautiful presentation. The scallops looked amazing. Unfortunately, I was a bit let down by the app - something was off and tasted briny, but I kept it to myself and didn't want to complain in front of my dinner partners. However, the entree and dessert made up for it. The coq au vin was one of the best that I've had; and the crème brûlée did not disappoint! Would I come here again? Yes. Definitely. Especially on a special occasion or with friends from out-of-town who can chow down à la française with me :) read more

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Booked a reservation at 8pm, got there on time but waited 40 MINUTES until we were seated. 30 minutes in, I flagged down a waitress and asked about our table, but she was super rude and dismissive. Finally, they told us they were disinfecting the bubble (we got outdoor seating). Seriously though, 40 minutes to disinfect?! Sounded more than a little fishy to me. Food-wise, we got the blue cheese burger and Branzino filet, which were both average and certainly did not make up for the terrible service. To top it off, since the gratuity is added, we ended up paying a 20% tip that we definitely did not think was deserved. Will absolutely not be coming back here again. read more

One of the best restaurants in Jersey City. Staffs were so kind and nice. We had a group of 8 adults and one baby. The baby chair was there upon our arrival and they were ok bringing the food in sequence since one of our friends arrived late due to traffic on the weekends. The food was super super good. I got foie gras and duck and felt very authentic. In my opinion, they were better than some of the fanciest French restaurants in NYC. Lastly, the music and vibes were super French and cute. We will definitely come back again. read more

One of the top five restaurants in Jersey City. BLS is the type of excellent, neighborhood restaurant you can find everywhere in New York, but that Jersey City really lacks. The food is superb, the menu is always evolving, and the outdoor seating is very nice. Is it Michelin star or would NY Magazine rate it a 90%? No, but nothing else in Paulus Hook comes close. And the JC restaurant scene overall is pretty limited, so BLS fills a critical role. I've eaten here 1-6 times a month for 2+ years. My experience covers the whole breadth of the place, so hopefully my review carries weight with the readers. The reviewers throwing bombs with the one- and two-star reviews shock me. I don't love everyone who works there, but, I've always found the staff responsive and kind to my young son. I can't believe people gripe about the automatic gratuity or wait time. People deserve to be paid a living wage and good restaurants sometimes have a wait. read more