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The service was EXCELLENT. Small intimate restaurant in a strip mall. Perfect for date night. The food fell flat. This was a Valentine's Day special menu. The lentil soup was surprisingly good with smoked duck. Crab cake was dry. Sauce made it easy to go down but it was dry Smoked salmon with deviled egg was good. But the mains, the red snapper was just eh. They steak was just eh. The dessert was a stuffed donut like thing... it was stale. Idk... I think I should give 3.5 but can't get that to the not good, dry and stale food.
Great cozy French bistro with great food, ambiance, and service. Highly recommend the FRICASSÉE DE VOLAILLE AU MORILLE! It was amazing and literally the reason I will come back. The dessert puff pastry was also great and the chocolate was perfect.
I always like this place. I constantly comes back for a meal since I like the food, service and ambiance. I was a little upset today since I wanted to get some ambience for my birthday. I brought a balloon but I asked couple times and I get a very limited help. Oh well, this is still a great place to go but not for if you want to do a little celebration for yourself.
Went on a Wednesday night and it was very busy. Did not have reservations so they told us to wait 20 minutes for a table. Once seated, it took them another 30 minutes to check on us for our food orders and that was after we flagged someone down. Then the food took another 30 minutes to come out. We even skipped appetisers because it was taking so long. My duck was overcooked and tough and the beef stew was bitter. Took another 15 minutes to get us our bill. I understand that it was a busy night, but only running on two wait staff is not enough for an enjoyable experience.
This tiny restaurant does not disappoint. I've been wanting to try it for years and I finally did for an early birthday dinner. My aunt and I were very impressed with our experience. Make reservations! There are only 18 tables (some were 4 tops, so there are more tables if broken down to 2 seaters), and it gets very busy. We lucked out with a table in the corner by the kitchen. We were able to talk and I felt we were out of the way from the other tables. They also have a handful of tables outside. Parking is limited, but we were able to find a spot with a shirt walk to the entrance. We started with a glass of wine and looked over the menu. We settled on a couple appetizers to split. Of course, you can't go to a French restaurant and not get the escargot. In addition to that, we ordered a bowl of French onion soup. Both were phenomenal. The escargot was bubbling and buttery. The French onion soup was piping hot with a rich base and beautifully appointed with melted cheese. It was the best French onion soup I've ever had! They also serve bread and dipping oil. That was delicious as well. For our meal, I had the BŒUF À LA BOURGUIGNONNE. It's a beef stew dish they are known for, and I can see why. The meat is tender, the sauce is rich with carrots and mushrooms. It is served along side of egg noodles. Delicious! My aunt had the L'ENTRECÔTE-FRITES. It's a nicely prepared ribeye with garlic green beans and hand cut fries. I tasted hers and it was all very good. We both had enough to take home for another meal. Our server was attentive, helpful with menu suggestions, and prompt with the service. It was a perfect dining experience. Our bills was $186.00 before tip. This includes 4 glasses of wine, bread and oil, 2 appetizers, and 2 main dishes. I think that's very reasonable for a high quality dining experience. Before trying the restaurant, I read their reviews. One woman mentioned that someone who writes long reviews is typically not really a customer, but instead, an owner or a paid reviewer. This is not the case. If you follow me, you will see that I always write long reviews. I like to give a full written experience to anyone reading my reviews. That way you can see, start to finish, what I experienced. Well done, indeed. It's like I stepped into a cozy restaurant in Southern France. Highly recommend.
A cozy restaurant alongside the road with ample parking. Drive slow because you may miss it. The restaurant has a small outdoor seating, and there are indoor seatings good for small groups. Service was good. Staff were friendly and attentive. I had the HRW lunch. I chose shredded duck confit for appetizer, house-smoked Atlantic salmon for entrée, and corn tres leches for dessert. The shredded duck confit was slightly salty, but it was a good dish to start. The Atlantic salmon was cooked perfectly. The smashed fingerling potatoes were fresh, and the hollandaise sauce paired well with the salmon. The asparagus was good. The corn tres leches was ok. It wasn't soggy but it was a little firm. The flavor was good. Overall the food was ok.
The ambiance of this hidden gem is so quaint. Once you walk in you feel like you're in a little part of Europe. The brick walls, wine bottles, brick oven, and small environment gives the restaurant a welcoming feeling. The food, service, and menu were wonderful. The perfect little date spot. Many locals with a homey vibe.
This was such a cute restaurant! It looks like something that would be in Europe. Very intimate very small spot With a big brick/clay oven. No music but the space fills quickly with lively chatter from all the patrons so it's not awkward. All of the food was absolutely delicious especially the salad with the blueberry vinaigrette. And I went out of my comfort zone and tried some fish that wasn't salmon. I got the trout and it was delicious! My other favorite thing is that the staff is so courteous and polite it feels like fine dining even though the spot has a more casual feel to it. Would totally recommend to anyone wanting a nice relaxing date night or family dinner
We were in the mood for French food and this was the closest place to our new home and fortunately able to make a last minute reservation on a Friday night. The restaurant is in a small nondescript strip center. However, the minute you walk in it's like entering a quaint bistro in France. It's a small, intimate restaurant where you can see the kitchen and the staff hard at work in the center. They start you off with some warm bread and herbed olive oil while you peruse the menu. We opted for the French onion soup and the beet and goat cheese salad to start, followed by the red snapper, a side of fries, and the profiteroles or cream puffs for dessert. Everything was absolutely delicious! The salad had very simple ingredients but the flavors combined were just perfect with the just the right amount of each ingredient for good balance. The French onion soup is creamier than most versions we've had with the sweetness from the onions coming through. The snapper came on a bed of rice that was cooked in broth or something because it had so much flavor. The fish was perfectly cooked and flaky with crispy skin with a delicious, creamy sauce with some seared asparagus. For dessert, the cream puffs came recommended and we can totally understand why! There were three cream puffs stuffed with vanilla ice cream and drizzled with dark chocolate with dollops of whipped cream and almond slivers for that satisfying crunch. All in all a delightfully wonderful meal. We will be back no doubt.
There is something sacred about salt. It's in our tears and the sea. Too little in a dish and tastelessness ensues. Too much and ruin abounds. Ruin was abounding like a mofo in this place. Thanos himself had the hand on the salt in Bistro 555, spreading it around like he was making it salt rain. Seemed like it could have been ok - had they simply tasted the food. But they didn't. The wine list was pedestrian and a bet that patrons won't look up retail values of wines before pulling the trigger. I did indeed find one that retailed for $17 and was priced at $90 on the list. Naughty, naughty - especially when you know they ain't paying retail. I found a Pommard that fit the bill - less than 100% markup and of high quality. If you scrounge around, you may find the arbitrage. I did. And lastly, better tables sat empty for the duration of our stay - we asked for them and were declined. Restaurants underestimate their directors of first impressions' ability to communicate their stance on hospitality. This restaurant would sit empty inside the loop. Lucky for them, they have proximity to a bunch of timers with dulled taste buds that don't like to drive. Smart location and cutesy vibe can overcome a lot.
This restaurant used to between another French restaurant call Bistro Provence that more focus on Provence style of cooking. Now this is a quaint neighborhood French restaurant with a modern flare. My mom and I took a gamble going there on a Friday night with no reservation. They did have a table but it's best to reserve ahead of time if you want to come east here. I ordered the BŒUF À LA BOURGUIGNONNE. You can really taste the wine in the sauce. My mom ordered CHILEAN SEA BASS it was really delicious. We got one dessert, TARTE TATIN À LA CRÈME FRAÎCHE, it was nice and warm.
The beef dish was to die for and everything else was sub par and disappointing. And because the parking situation is a nightmare, I can't even entertain making a return visit to enjoy said beef dish. The service was okay. We ate outside which lacked the necessary fans to increase comfort levels which was further impacted by those torture-like wicker chairs on their patio. read more
1 year ago
I had the escargot and the carbonara pizza, and both dishes were too drenched in oil for my taste. Surely these could have been at least patted dry before serving. Unfortunately, I was left with a greasy aftertaste well after my time at the restaurant. I do like the use of bacon in the carbonara as it brings a savory note to an otherwise bland dish. But with no acidic component to cut through the oily taste or balance the savory bacon, I'm left wishing I ordered a different pizza. Thankfully, the tarte tatin dessert ends things on a high note. The tart apples give me the acid that I was looking after eating two way too greasy dishes in a row. I would recommend this dish to anyone who visits. Restaurant is pretty small; there aren't many seats available. So I'd recommend making a reservation at least several hours in advance. read more
The service was EXCELLENT. Small intimate restaurant in a strip mall. Perfect for date night. The food fell flat. This was a Valentine's Day special menu. The lentil soup was surprisingly good with smoked duck. Crab cake was dry. Sauce made it easy to go down but it was dry Smoked salmon with deviled egg was good. But the mains, the red snapper was just eh. They steak was just eh. The dessert was a stuffed donut like thing... it was stale. Idk... I think I should give 3.5 but can't get that to the not good, dry and stale food. read more
1 year ago
Great cozy French bistro with great food, ambiance, and service. Highly recommend the FRICASSÉE DE VOLAILLE AU MORILLE! It was amazing and literally the reason I will come back. The dessert puff pastry was also great and the chocolate was perfect. read more
I always like this place. I constantly comes back for a meal since I like the food, service and ambiance. I was a little upset today since I wanted to get some ambience for my birthday. I brought a balloon but I asked couple times and I get a very limited help. Oh well, this is still a great place to go but not for if you want to do a little celebration for yourself. read more
7 months ago
Went on a Wednesday night and it was very busy. Did not have reservations so they told us to wait 20 minutes for a table. Once seated, it took them another 30 minutes to check on us for our food orders and that was after we flagged someone down. Then the food took another 30 minutes to come out. We even skipped appetisers because it was taking so long. My duck was overcooked and tough and the beef stew was bitter. Took another 15 minutes to get us our bill. I understand that it was a busy night, but only running on two wait staff is not enough for an enjoyable experience. read more
This tiny restaurant does not disappoint. I've been wanting to try it for years and I finally did for an early birthday dinner. My aunt and I were very impressed with our experience. Make reservations! There are only 18 tables (some were 4 tops, so there are more tables if broken down to 2 seaters), and it gets very busy. We lucked out with a table in the corner by the kitchen. We were able to talk and I felt we were out of the way from the other tables. They also have a handful of tables outside. Parking is limited, but we were able to find a spot with a shirt walk to the entrance. We started with a glass of wine and looked over the menu. We settled on a couple appetizers to split. Of course, you can't go to a French restaurant and not get the escargot. In addition to that, we ordered a bowl of French onion soup. Both were phenomenal. The escargot was bubbling and buttery. The French onion soup was piping hot with a rich base and beautifully appointed with melted cheese. It was the best French onion soup I've ever had! They also serve bread and dipping oil. That was delicious as well. For our meal, I had the BŒUF À LA BOURGUIGNONNE. It's a beef stew dish they are known for, and I can see why. The meat is tender, the sauce is rich with carrots and mushrooms. It is served along side of egg noodles. Delicious! My aunt had the L'ENTRECÔTE-FRITES. It's a nicely prepared ribeye with garlic green beans and hand cut fries. I tasted hers and it was all very good. We both had enough to take home for another meal. Our server was attentive, helpful with menu suggestions, and prompt with the service. It was a perfect dining experience. Our bills was $186.00 before tip. This includes 4 glasses of wine, bread and oil, 2 appetizers, and 2 main dishes. I think that's very reasonable for a high quality dining experience. Before trying the restaurant, I read their reviews. One woman mentioned that someone who writes long reviews is typically not really a customer, but instead, an owner or a paid reviewer. This is not the case. If you follow me, you will see that I always write long reviews. I like to give a full written experience to anyone reading my reviews. That way you can see, start to finish, what I experienced. Well done, indeed. It's like I stepped into a cozy restaurant in Southern France. Highly recommend. read more
A cozy restaurant alongside the road with ample parking. Drive slow because you may miss it. The restaurant has a small outdoor seating, and there are indoor seatings good for small groups. Service was good. Staff were friendly and attentive. I had the HRW lunch. I chose shredded duck confit for appetizer, house-smoked Atlantic salmon for entrée, and corn tres leches for dessert. The shredded duck confit was slightly salty, but it was a good dish to start. The Atlantic salmon was cooked perfectly. The smashed fingerling potatoes were fresh, and the hollandaise sauce paired well with the salmon. The asparagus was good. The corn tres leches was ok. It wasn't soggy but it was a little firm. The flavor was good. Overall the food was ok. read more
6 months ago
2 years ago
The ambiance of this hidden gem is so quaint. Once you walk in you feel like you're in a little part of Europe. The brick walls, wine bottles, brick oven, and small environment gives the restaurant a welcoming feeling. The food, service, and menu were wonderful. The perfect little date spot. Many locals with a homey vibe. read more
7 months ago
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4 years ago
This was such a cute restaurant! It looks like something that would be in Europe. Very intimate very small spot With a big brick/clay oven. No music but the space fills quickly with lively chatter from all the patrons so it's not awkward. All of the food was absolutely delicious especially the salad with the blueberry vinaigrette. And I went out of my comfort zone and tried some fish that wasn't salmon. I got the trout and it was delicious! My other favorite thing is that the staff is so courteous and polite it feels like fine dining even though the spot has a more casual feel to it. Would totally recommend to anyone wanting a nice relaxing date night or family dinner read more
We were in the mood for French food and this was the closest place to our new home and fortunately able to make a last minute reservation on a Friday night. The restaurant is in a small nondescript strip center. However, the minute you walk in it's like entering a quaint bistro in France. It's a small, intimate restaurant where you can see the kitchen and the staff hard at work in the center. They start you off with some warm bread and herbed olive oil while you peruse the menu. We opted for the French onion soup and the beet and goat cheese salad to start, followed by the red snapper, a side of fries, and the profiteroles or cream puffs for dessert. Everything was absolutely delicious! The salad had very simple ingredients but the flavors combined were just perfect with the just the right amount of each ingredient for good balance. The French onion soup is creamier than most versions we've had with the sweetness from the onions coming through. The snapper came on a bed of rice that was cooked in broth or something because it had so much flavor. The fish was perfectly cooked and flaky with crispy skin with a delicious, creamy sauce with some seared asparagus. For dessert, the cream puffs came recommended and we can totally understand why! There were three cream puffs stuffed with vanilla ice cream and drizzled with dark chocolate with dollops of whipped cream and almond slivers for that satisfying crunch. All in all a delightfully wonderful meal. We will be back no doubt. read more
There is something sacred about salt. It's in our tears and the sea. Too little in a dish and tastelessness ensues. Too much and ruin abounds. Ruin was abounding like a mofo in this place. Thanos himself had the hand on the salt in Bistro 555, spreading it around like he was making it salt rain. Seemed like it could have been ok - had they simply tasted the food. But they didn't. The wine list was pedestrian and a bet that patrons won't look up retail values of wines before pulling the trigger. I did indeed find one that retailed for $17 and was priced at $90 on the list. Naughty, naughty - especially when you know they ain't paying retail. I found a Pommard that fit the bill - less than 100% markup and of high quality. If you scrounge around, you may find the arbitrage. I did. And lastly, better tables sat empty for the duration of our stay - we asked for them and were declined. Restaurants underestimate their directors of first impressions' ability to communicate their stance on hospitality. This restaurant would sit empty inside the loop. Lucky for them, they have proximity to a bunch of timers with dulled taste buds that don't like to drive. Smart location and cutesy vibe can overcome a lot. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
This restaurant used to between another French restaurant call Bistro Provence that more focus on Provence style of cooking. Now this is a quaint neighborhood French restaurant with a modern flare. My mom and I took a gamble going there on a Friday night with no reservation. They did have a table but it's best to reserve ahead of time if you want to come east here. I ordered the BŒUF À LA BOURGUIGNONNE. You can really taste the wine in the sauce. My mom ordered CHILEAN SEA BASS it was really delicious. We got one dessert, TARTE TATIN À LA CRÈME FRAÎCHE, it was nice and warm. read more
5 years ago
Gotta have reservation to eat here. Located in an nondescript strip mall off of Memorial drive, this restaurant's name is actually taken from its address. Can't get lost! Went there for a birthday celebration dinner. Small, quite small reminds one of restaurants in Europe. The food was simply exquisite. Didn't partake in the wine but will next time I wonder that way. From appetizers to entrees all was great! Even the bread that's given at the beginning had to ask for it over and over . The staff was attentive and courteous. While there's a shortage of restaurant staff these days, I thank this staff for remaining professional and pleasant. read more
Bistro 555 is a really cozy little French bistro in the Briarforest area in Houston. It's a good spot for intimate dinners and small groups. Servers are attentive and accommodating but the kitchen is slow. The food more than compensates for that and totally worth the wait. Our favorite dishes so far have been: Les moules frites due rabelais - fresh cooked mussels in a tasty white wine sauce and fries on the side. Cassolette de langouste sauce homard - a Lobster pot pie in a creamy sauce with saffron rice They have free parking on their private parking lot along with the neighboring businesses. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
A Diamond in the Rough - Ordered Butternut Squash Bisque, Smoked Atlantic Salmon, and Corn Tiramisu on Houston Restaurant Weeks menu today. The meal was incredible. Bistro 555 is Bistro Provence reincarnated to an even higher level of cuisine than its predecessor. We will be back again soon. read more
2 years ago
My parents and I absolutely love this place! We came here for dinner because the sushi place a few doors down was too busy, and there were no regrets. The service was very warm and well-timed, and the food was so fulfilling and gave a nice taste of the french country side. It is a little pricey, but it's definitely a great place to go on occasion. Also the atmosphere was 10/10. It is a small location so seating is limited but definitely recommend! read more
5 years ago
Let me sum it up quickly - French imposter with a strip center vibe - there was bright spots, but no reason for a return other than proximity for those around it. Bread service, escargot and salade de Mistral were tasty. Terrine and cassoulet not so much. No Frenchies in the house - doesn't really matter, but always nice to have some snark to go with your bistro. Teo was the server and he was certainly the highlight, as I couldn't imagine anyone being more Johnny on the spot. The wine list is marked up too high (yes, checked the wines' retail sales prices - as they don't allow corkage), and the choices are not curated to indicate thoughtful selection - see the "champagne" by the glass selection in the attached photo. So - meh. Great service doesn't make up for mediocre. I so wish I liked it more. It may not matter for them, as there are a ton of middle-agers and beyond within a 3 mile radius that like to keep it close. Time will tell. If you must go, sit in Teo's section. read more
4 years ago
What a sweet little place! The servers are all so attentive and the food is excellent. Also, the carpaccio and beef tenderloin are to absolutely die for! read more
2 years ago
Wow French food authentic amazing refreshing and memorable. Excellent friendly! Thanks Teo! He really made our day extra special we walked in not knowing we needed a reservation and left but then Teo ran after us and said we will have a table shorty in under 5 minutes ,boy was it worth it amazing excellent customer service and professional. What amazing food so fresh authentic and French! Extremely excited to return but I will definitely make a reservation! 10 star review for the chefs and Teo!!! Highly recommend. read more
2 years ago
We were very anxious to dine at this Bistro that had such good comments about its cuisine. We booked a table one day so we could go alone (I think children are not allowed and if so I would not take them) it is ideal for a date (although the tables inside are too close together, it is understood that they want to resemble the remains of France but there the tables are not so close together, anyway we tried to have a good experience that far exceeded expectations. From the beginning the waiters understood that we wanted to have a quiet dinner, we sat next to a wall full of wines and as it is our specialty we were able to order a bottle that is not available even in the good restaurants in Houston. We started with L'assiette De Fromages spectacular flavors, and then I ordered a Cassolette de Langouste Sauce Homard | Portobello Mushrooms spectacular flavors highlighted, and my husband ordered sweet and sour duck that seemed small but was not and had an existing flavor, I think it is no longer on the menu. We didn't order dessert because we were really full. All the food was of great quality and you can tell it is a high level restaurant. Regarding the service, we are not used to in the USA that we are always attended in a hurry, here we found a service that adapted to our time, let us enjoy the wine and each dish, the waiters (young) attend very well and are attentive. We will be back for sure, I hope to return! read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
I came to eat for dinner and loved the view from the patio in the evening i got to see the sun go down, the server was very attentive and food was amazing. read more
4 years ago
Very cute French bistro with great service. Stopped in because I was craving french onion soup and it was DIVINE. They started us with warm bread and olive oil to dip. Restaurant week so they had a prix fixe menu option, which we chose salmon carpaccio and bucatini carbonara. Both alright but lacking in flavor. Crème brûlée was also underwhelming. Will definitely return for the soup alone and would like to give other dishes a try. read more
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My wife called the restaurant and made reservations. I would definitely make them on weekends. We were seated when we arrived.
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