Fantastic Dinner! I loved this restaurant. Had a great feel, great ceiling, comfortable, and although full, the table were spaced nicely from each other. Pleasant, accommodating server that made excellent recommendations. Great Kettle One martini with lots of olives as requested. Hot, fresh bread and soft butter. Delicious fried oysters, and the short rib dumplings were special. I had the pork chop -- good size, perfect medium, juicy and nicely/simply seasoned. Veggies fresh - perfectly cooked asparagus. Three deserts for the 5 of us ... chocolate dessert was yum! Coffee ice cream good too. Third dessert was some sort of crumble just okay. Good coffee. Good value in my opinion. read more

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Sunday brunch hour and it's easy to be seated. Waitress seems a bit preoccupied but eventually our meals arrive -- fish and chips (heavy on the chips!), oyster salads, mussels. Yes, there's a white tablecloth so we expect it to be expensive. But nothing special. read more

Wow, came here for my birthday dinner and the experience was great. We arrived a bit early for our reservation and were willing to seat us, but when we requested a quiet table they directed us to a dining room spot right next to a large group with kids (how would this be quiet?). Upon out request they sat us instead near the bar, which had great atmosphere although the tables are spaced a bit closely, typical of a true bistro. The food was incredible! This spot is a real gem! Everything was delicious. I stared with a pear martini and an arugula, apple, butternut squash and goat cheese salad. The goat cheese was breaded and of good quality. My fiancé enjoyed the most epic French onion soup. This is massive and just loaded with cheese. You could have this as an entree maybe with an app. We both had the eggplant and spinach lasagna. So delicious and the tomato sauce did not overwhelm the other flavors. They gave me a small glass of ice cream with a candle as a birthday treat but we were way too full for dessert. Can't wait to return here very soon! Yum! read more

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Dinner at Bistro Zinc was the best meal we had in the Berkshires. My martini was exactly as ordered -- very cold, dry, up and with a couple of olives. I came for the steak frites but the huge chunk of beef and plate full of fries seemed more than I could handle. So, I switched and had appetizer items both for my starter and my entrée. The French onion soup was piled high with cheese and the onion broth was delicious and seemed housemade. My appetizer serving of fried oysters was wonderful, and more than enough for a main course. My partner also enjoyed her meal. Bistro Zinc is just the right size for an upscale restaurant, not too small and not too big. It is divided into two or three separate areas, so even half full it seems busy. The noise level is low. There's plenty of parking in the back. Service is friendly but restrained. The decor is interesting, with huge photographs and other art on the walls. This is my kind of place. With tax and tip and a couple of drinks our meal came to around $150. Well worth it for the best meal we had in the Berkshires. read more

Can't understand why Zinc doesn't have 5 stars here. We've been dining there for 25 years, and have never had less than a great experience. The service is great, the food is great, the ambience is great -- every time. A fine bar and fine drinks, as well. read more

OMG we love the food at Zinc. My husband had the pork chop, I have never had a pork chop melt in my mouth. I had the jambalaya , amazing, sauce, shrimp, chorizo, chicken. AMAZING. Wait staff wonderful, Kelly M. so professional and friendly. We have also had lunch, Tuna Nicoise, so fresh, salad crispy, half boiled egg, olives, tuna seared med rare. Gorgeous presentation. Fried oysters on caesar salad, yummy! read more

Bistro Zinc is an excellent, bustling restaurant in the heart of historic Lenox. The staff is attentive and kind and the atmosphere is the perfect combination of chic and yet down to earth. The dumpling appetizer I ordered (filled with beef short rib) was just "okay." The meat was a little dry. But the recommended crab cakes more than made up for this. In fact, they were absolutely delicious! No filler here. Lightly breaded with lots of lump crab served on a light bed of pesto and accompanied by fresh, seasonal vegetables. I only wish, for the price, the chef had included a third crab cake. The serving size was a little small. But not much one can complain about here. This is an excellent spot if you're in the Tanglewood area. PS. The burgers looked massive (shareable) and great. PPS - The bartender pours generous cocktails! read more

Bistro Zinc - Crabcakes with corn and tomatoes. - French Near Me - Lenox, Massachusetts

The interior is simple and understated, yet refined - a few booths, marble tables near the windows, classic wooden dining chairs. The service was well-paced (not rushed not too slow) and the menu offered something for everyone. We loved our spicy old fashioned and margarita (they take their bartending seriously in Lenox!) and the short rib dumpling starter. They also serve a warm french baguette wrapped in paper with soft butter. The steak frites featured a perfectly cooked NY strip, and the chicken francaise was one of the best we've ever had. We finished with profiteroles, a perfect ending to a wonderful meal. It was a birthday dinner to remember! read more

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Best restaurant in the Berkshire's, not just Lenox. Warm, bubbly hostess staff seated us with world class Carla, who may be my favorite server this year. Bread presentation was very creative. Duck confit and beef short rib apps were delicious and the hard to find Stonestreet Chard was served just right. So often, restaurants put high end wines on the list but don't train their staff on the difference, but Carla nailed it, including a glass "upgrade". Salmon and Duck entrees were also expertly prepared and I have not had butterscotch pudding this good in many, many years. read more

It was our first time here but came with friends who live nearby for the summer and know the restaurant. A well-designed place with elegant tables laid out to make for easy conversation. We started with various cocktails. And shared three appetizers and a salad which were all tasty and a couple of bottles of decent wines - one white and the other a red. Then for the entrees, the salmon, trout, boeuf bourguignon, duck confit and the hake special. We also shared a couple of desserts. I had to end with an espresso. An almost five star restaurant but something was missing on which I cannot quite pinpoint. The waitstaff were good but could have been a little more attentive. We were the last people in the bistro. A reasonably expensive meal which came to around $90/head (not counting the tip), but we enjoyed the meal and would probably return when we are next in the area. read more

2025 Dec 16: 1) steak frites medium 2) roasted trout 3) French onion soup 4) grilled tuna salad medium rare. The salad was split for the two of us and really good. French onion soup is less salty than many that we had before with generous helping of melted cheese. Both the steak and the trout were excellent. If the steak could have come with mashed potatoes it would be great. The sauce for the roasted trout is excellent too. read more

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Really enjoyed my dinner here. We had a reservation on a Monday night and it was very busy so it was definitely needed. The service was friendly and quick, they seemed very well staffed compared to many other restaurants in the state. The portions were large so definitely come with a good appetite. My pasta was a special for the night and it was delicious and fresh tasting. The ambiance was lovely so could see it being a good spot for a special occasion. read more

Bistro Zinc - French Near Me - Lenox, Massachusetts

Unlike another French restaurant in Lee we've visited in the past- and most recently for dinner an hour before closing and felt extremely rushed, Bistro Zinc was the total opposite in well-off Lenox to ring in my birthday on Monday. And mind you, we actually sat down an hour (also) before closing. Bistro Z. is located in the heart of Lenox and nestled among stylish boutiques on buzzing Church St. There's more than enough parking in their gravel lot in the back and the inside is just as spacious. Bistro Z. oozes elegance- but it's not "French" in your face- has soft glow lighting, dark woods and wall-to-wall mirrors in some of the dining rooms. And just like Lenox, Bistro Z., is a portrait of subtle sophistication. Our young server Paige, was such a sweetheart who delivered outstanding service despite us dining an hour before closing. There were still folks hobnobbing til closing time- the same was for other folks gradually enjoying their last several bites. We fell under this bracket with a lot more ease. We sat, savored and classily devoured our delicious meals. We know how to comport ourselves. We know where we're at. Thank you for NOT rushing us! Our Arugula+Goat Ch. crumbles+etc salad was dressed perfectly in a flavorful dressing without mustard. The $25 load of Fried Oysters was more than an appetizer. Those suckers could've been a meal. The dredge on them reminded me of our favorite fried oysters at Island Cow in Sanibel Is. I could've had another serving. One of the 'Specials' of the night was a Grilled Scallop dish on a buttery medley of wild rice+corn+sautéed spinach. And fabulous it was! Hubs was all over his steak and said it was flavorful. At this point, we wanted our Profiterole dessert to go (which was packaged quite nicely). Bistro Zinc has set a benchmark for excellence in Lenox- not because these folks don't follow a small plate concept- but because they exude casual elegance, service is beyond and food is spectacular- in my opinion. Can I also mention the French music was everything! Our dinner didn't cost the earth. The next time I'm in the area, I'd run like a thief in the night to come here. read more

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Had a great late lunch here on July 4th. It seemed busy, but we were seated immediately. I ordered the mushroom omelette with fries. Everyone in our party received the food quickly. Would definitely return another time to try some of the other dishes. read more

Bistro Zinc - Mushroom omelette with fries - French Near Me - Lenox, Massachusetts

An upscale place. You definitely get a lot of older, well-dressed people here. Not a hipster hangout. Very good options for all different types of eaters. Service is very professional. read more

I'm back! And what a sub par return it was. After a few long years of COVID restrictions, we are finally venturing back into the world. This weekend we are visiting the Berkshires and taking in a few of the sights. We arrived earlier this afternoon and secured an early reservation for dinner at Bistro Zinc. The wait staff was very efficient and our food came out quickly. First, the burger was to be well done, however, arrived medium. I thought I'd try something a bit more challenging from the menu so I ordered the jambalaya. I know, Lenox, MA is not New Orleans but hey, they had it on the menu so .... Chef Lagasse would be very disappointed. The place is clean enough and over all ambiance is nice but if you're looking for fantastic, keep looking. I will to and let you know if we find it in this area. Ciao! read more

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Had lunch here today. Loved the place Had the goat cheese and mushroom omelet, crispy well-seasoned french fries one the side with a glass of reisling - perfectly delicious. Great service and ambience. Outstanding. Wish we had a chance to do dinner but heading home in the morning. read more

An absolute gem--now I understand why this place has been thriving for 25 years. The service was impeccable, warm without being overbearing, and the food? Flawless. I almost never say that. I'm usually the one grumbling about too much salt or something under-seasoned--but not here. We did make the mistake of ordering the mussels appetizer. Why a mistake? Because it was entrée-sized and so good, I should've stopped there. Plump, perfectly cooked, and served with those crisp, golden frites--next time (and there will be a next time, if Jesus not on the line the next time the phone rings), I'm making that my main dish. We both ordered the crab cakes, which were so packed with crab you'd be hard-pressed to find a trace of filler. I couldn't even finish mine. And of course, I needed ice cream to close the evening--purely in the name of balance, of course. Did I mention the Negroni? Balanced, bold, and beautifully made. They know what they're doing behind the bar. So glad we found this restaurant. Here's to another 25 years of getting it exactly right (holding my imaginary Negroni). read more

Food, service, warmth and food/drinks were perfect. I am so glad to find them on Yelp read more

Great ambiance and great food. Caesar salad with oysters was the best we have ever had. Simply terrific. Chicken Frances'e was terrific as was the steak frites. Will be going back! read more

We knew we were going to have a great experience at Bistro Zinc with Anna approached our table and greeted us; we just knew Anna would be wonderful and she was even though she was taking care of multiple tables. Thanks to the chef too for terrific apps (Fried Oysters and Shrimp Tempura) and dinner was a difficult choice between Jambalaya and Prime NY Strip, the Jambalaya was my final choice while my wife enjoyed a tuna appetizer. The food was excellent and thanks to Anna's great service and pleasant demeanor it was what my title indicated, an exceptional evening. Thank you read more

This was the best food I ate while visiting Massachusetts. I had the crab cake sandwich and would recommend to everyone!!!! My granddaughter got the French dip and she said it was delicious too. read more

Bistro Zinc - This is the crab cake sandwich - French Near Me - Lenox, Massachusetts

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Solid choice to get a nice dinner in Lenox. Service is good. The interior looks really cool; it has a cool ceiling and a lot of natural light during the day. Zinc burger is really good Orecchiette is alright, a bit heavy on the oil. Short rib dumplings tasted alright but didn't really work well as a fusion dish. Steak was good and came with a cute bottle of ketchup. Not my first choice, but definitely would come back if I'm in the area read more

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Food was amazing. Great spot in Lenox for lunch and dinner. I would definitely recommend stopping in if you are in the area.

Love the place, been coming for 20 + years. But can you please change up the menu? Bee Been the same for most of those 20 years. read more

Everything was amazing. The hostess, Vanessa was very accommodating, and so friendly. Our waitress Kelly was awesome. Food was amazing. 5 star service and food all the way. read more

What an awful experience. My husband and I arrived five minutes early. There was no place to sit in front of the restaurant. I use a cane because I have trouble walking. The back entrance was open. We went past several people who greeted us and we then sat quietly on the bench in the front lobby. Apparently this was too much for the unpleasant, disablist manager who scolded us for entering the restaurant. The only reason we stayed is that we were meeting friends today at the restaurant plus it would have been difficult for me to walk to the next restaurant. We are in Lenox frequently, but we will not be coming back to Zinc when someone so hateful works here. I would give this place zero stars if I could. I do want to say that the exception was the waiter and the woman delivering our food who both were really kind and great at their respective jobs. July 13, 2025 read more

Had a wonderful dinner at Bistro Zinc during our trip to the Berkshires! I loved my crispy goat cheese salad and trout topped with crab meat, and my husband wolfed down his French onion soup and beef stroganoff! The portions were very large and dishes really flavorful. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. Pleasant atmosphere although the tables are a bit close together. We would definitely return next time we're in town! read more

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Honestly one of the best burgers I've ever had. Great service too. Will definitely return.

The food was ok but the people there were obnoxious and down right miserable. It started with the hostess who was incredibly rude. First she told us that we would be sitting in the bar area. When we said we didn't want to be seated there she looked around (at the empty dining room) then said your seated in the dining room not the bar, as if we were mistaken. Both my wife and I heard her say "bar area". It took forever to get our meal. At the end I had to get up to get the waitress so I could pay. She said that she knew my wife was not happy with her and I told her I wasn't either. If they want to run a restaurant then maybe they should send their staff to charm school. I definitely would not recommend, there are other great places to eat in the area. read more

I've been visiting here for more than a decade - wow. It's still great! The food here is unreal and has stood the test of time. I'm always blown away by the ingredients and freshness here. They also know how to split things up - my friend and I wanted to share their goat cheese salad and instead of having to do it on our own, they come out and split it up for us on our own plates and equal portions of the best ingredients - not skimping on any of the cheese or fruit. The mussels are fresh and the sauce is one you want to sop up with everything on the table. The fries - can we just have a moment just for the fries! OH MY GOD, they are fried and crisped to perfection. Damn, loving these. I'm always impressed here and cannot wait to keep on visiting when I'm up in town. read more

The food was spectacular, as was the service and ambiance, too. It's hands down my favorite restaurant in the Berkshires. I had fresh tuna, in between sashimi and cooked with a sesame crust with wakame seaweed on a bed of noodles. My husband had the shortrib dumplings with the best au jus dipping sauce I've ever tried in my life. These are two appetizers - since portions are so generous, it was enough for us. I asked about the bread that came with our order, which came with the best whipped butter - so the chef gave us a loaf to bring home. read more

I love this place. I always order the fabulous jambalaya. But I always remove the chicken from the jambalaya because it is invariably dried out and inevitable. Thankfully the shrimp and the sausage are tasty and chewable. This kitchen should learn how to keep the chicken pieces moist read more

We dined at Bistro Zinc right when they opened Wednesday at 11:30am. With a main dining room out front and a separate bar area in the back. The dining room is well decorated and with large beautiful bay window looking out to the street. The restaurant filled up over the next one and a half hour and table placement were close to each other without really much social distancing, though all the staffs wore masks. Our brunch took 1.5 hours and the food took sometime before it came out. The jambalaya was very saucy with dry chicken, few pieces of thinly sliced sausages and a few shrimps. The burger was a nice portion cooked to order with plenty of fries and two onion rings. The French dip's short rib was lighter in flavor and small in portion. The staffs were all overall helpful and courteous except for our waitress who fit the description of a snobby waitress with an air of arrogance that we experienced throughout the service. At the end when I informed her the price of the jambalaya on the check she gave me was $29 instead of the $21 on the menu, she let out a small groan and muttered that she will fix it without apologies. I tipped 20% though I certainly did not appreciate her service. Overall the experience was fine, we only stopped for brunch before heading home after a ski trip. Though I probably wouldn't return given the service received and the lackluster food. read more

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The place is very welcoming. Our waitress was wonderful. We had the short rib dumplings!! I could have eaten 10 of them!! My husband had the duck which he said was delicious and cooked perfectly-very crispy!! He also loved the rice that accompanied the duck. I had beef bourgonin! It was incredible!! The gravy was so delicious!! For dessert my husband had the chocolate bread pudding which he thoroughly enjoyed!! I will definitely go come back to this place !! read more

We where in the Berkshires for the 4th year. This restaurant was a great fine. The French cooking was excellent. The service matched. The place reminds me of the French restaurants we had eaten in NYC. Highly recommend when you're in Lenox. read more

Great food, great service and a beautiful restaurant! We make sure to eat here whenever visiting the Berkshires

Had high expectations based on a great menu and rating but left disappointed. Food was average. Well flavored but poorly executed. Good burger but soggy fries, good eggplant lasagna but not warm enough. Also sat at the bar and had to listen to staff complain throughout the entire meal. read more

Great food. Compliments to the chef. Surprisingly good food for little town. I had tuna niçoise. Good quality tuna served w bib lettuce. It was fresh n It was delicious. Pomegranate margarita is very good enjoyable not too strong. Beef taco w fries. Those fries were nice n crispy. I eiukd definitely come back next time I'm in town. read more

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I just arrived in Lenox and found the reviews to be worthy of spending the extra $$$ for lunch here. What a mistake! The service began when the hostess either was purposefully unwelcoming or graciously trying to warn my daughter and me that we should run to another place to eat. When we were seated the waitress asked if we wanted tap water which was fine with me as I did not intend to drink any but asked me again as if to say people here don't drink water from the tap. I ordered the salmon burger only to be told a few minutes later that it was the only item on the menu that was not available. Then I ordered a swordfish burger only to be told awhile later that it was not available. So no salmon or swordfish in the house though they do serve dinner in a few hours! I ordered a smoked salmon omelet which I would never order again. The omelet came with cold French fries. And to top off the lunch experience, the only drink we ordered never arrived though I did see the waitress make two lovely martinis for patrons sitting nearby. My daughter's chicken burger was ...unedible. I took a bite into what I can only imagine was the chewy unedible part of a chicken. How is it that nothing about the food here except the onion soup was worth eating and yet they get great reviews ? read more

Bistro Zinc - a sandwich and french fries in a box - French Near Me - Lenox, Massachusetts

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