Had a fantastic late lunch at Lady R Bistro. The space isn't huge but it's laid out well - you never feel cramped and it has a really comfortable, intimate vibe. Our server Chris was excellent - informative, engaging, and attentive without hovering. You can tell he knows the menu and actually enjoys what he does. Started with cocktails which were both tasty and beautiful to look at. For appetizers we had the crab cakes - perfect texture, crisp outside and absolutely loaded with crab, not filler. Burgers were excellent - juicy, well-seasoned, cooked just right. Finished with the Bundt cake with ice cream, bacon and toffee bits. Sounds unusual but it works so well - sweet, salty, crunchy. Great way to end the meal. Really impressed with the quality and service for a local spot. Highly recommend! read more

Lady R Bistro - Bundt cake with ice cream bacon and toffee bits - New American Near Me - Menifee, California

I love this place! Went a couple weeks ago with a friend and had the Croque Madame which was great! This time I brought 4 friends in for lunch and they absolutely loved it! Two of us had the Crab Melt and it was AMAZING! I'm definitely a regular with this little hidden treasure in Menifee! read more

Well, let me first state by saying that I haven't had a meal there yet. I went to check it out but I had just eaten so I had a beer. I met one of the owners and he was very charming and we had a nice chat and he handed me a discount coupon for a free appetizer or something for my return which is a clever move. It's a refreshing nicely curated interior, unseen in the Menifee area. This brings a little "elevated" sophistication to retirement central! A ray of SUN in the CITY one might say. Applebee's regulars be prepared for a new experience that might shock you if you can take the leap. The lovely plated dishes coming out of that kitchen were top-notch architectural masterpieces. I will have to return soon, but I'm vegetarian so I might have some limitation, but we'll see. Maybe they'll whip something up? The interior is trying to be real hip and it sort of works in a positive way but a little bit of that modern gauche. You know, kind of like Z gallery meets mid-century with a slight Lichtenstein tribute with a cartoonish flavour. It does work though, and carries to the exterior or the exterior carries to the interior? With the limitations of a strip mall it's a little bit hard to put lipstick on a pig. But they've executed it well and it's inviting and a departure from the norm. I'm excited to get there soon. read more

Lady R Bistro - Eat- this is the place! - New American Near Me - Menifee, California

Rosie asked us to try her Vegan menu she was developing as there are patrons asking for Bistro Vegan meals. We first tried the Watermelon salad that was delicious. Next, she brought out a a Fajita dish with rice, refried beans and tortillas. You would never know there wasn't meat involved! Absolutely divine! Finally, for the last plate came an Asian Noodle Salad that just blew our doors off! That dish should be on her main menu! Such an inviting, delicious dish with umami flavors that hit every part of your palette. She had a guitarist playing soft music and the Bistro was packed! This is a place to try! read more

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We came on Valentines night without reservations. We had to wait but not very long. They managed to squeeze us in. There is very limited seating and you are close to your neighbors. It really does not matter. The menu is big and we could not choose so we picked several items to share. Service was great! Chef even came out and chatted with everyone. There was an issue At the kitchen so we had to wait for our food. They comp our dessert. Everything we ate was very good. I can tell they have regular customers and now I know why. Will be back here again! read more

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The service and food here are phenomenal! We have had: chicken and waffles, barbacoa benedicts, short rib, empanadas, elote, plantains, and the chicken and sun dried tomato cream pasta (it's their best seller but I forget the name!). I love how the staff is all very well educated on the menu and we have seen Chris, either the owner and/or manager, every time we go. And he is equally delightful and helpful! The decor is really fun, too! Don't sleep on the toffee bundt cake. It's so delicious! read more

Lady R Bistro - Pop art outside on the windows - New American Near Me - Menifee, California

The food was very good. It was a Saturday morning so the were busy. 2 servers were not enough and the order taking was slow. We ordered and one meal came out the other was 15 later. So mine was cold. Better coordination in the kitchen and servers is something to work on. read more

This place is a hidden gem! We were in Menifee and needed some food. This place was rated very well so far, so we gave it a try. So glad we did. It's so cute inside with cool colors and designs with artistic murals. It is pretty small so if you get here when it's busy, might have to wait a little bit. SERVICE: We were greeted nicely when we entered and were seated quickly. Our server was very nice and checked on us often. FOOD: Very tasty. They have a great selection of food and they serve breakfast all-day! I had the chicken Sammy myself and it was super crispy and tender - YUM! My son tried the Barbacoa Benedict and it was also a hit! Some other pictures below - but recommend this place!! read more

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Amazing food, drinks and desserts.. service was great, music was great.. we will be going back..

3 of us stopped in for dinner for the first time here and it was packed. We didn't know reservations are a must, otherwise you'll wait at the front door like we did for a little while. There was live music at the time and the gal was pretty good jamming to some of our favorite 80's songs. The dining area is not very big but spacious enough to get comfortable. There was wine bottles on display, a bar at the entrance with no stools and probably because they opted for dining tables and chairs right out front. The staff were busy and it did take a little while to get our drink orders in and then waited a bit for food, but again it was a busy Friday night and the place was packed! So the wait was expected. Drinks were good. I had a Cadillac margarita and Michaelada's for the other two. Fish and chips had large portions of cod and it wasn't very tasty but the chips and salsa were made fresh and that was my favorite. Chicken Relleno wasn't very tasty. We figured we should've opted for the pasta as we looked around and saw many orders of pasta passing us by. Next time, for sure!! But I did enjoy the Salmon fish tacos and they were tasty!! Shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, and beans and rice were great! There were chunks of salmon stuffed in the mix and it was filling. I would definitely stop by again to try their pastas! read more

Lady R Bistro - Salmon Fish Tacos - New American Near Me - Menifee, California

Walking into this restaurant, it feels small, yet cozy and very cute. The staff were very friendly, and the food was yummy! Especially the gnocchi pasta. I think the chilaquiles were okay, but overall a very good experience and can't wait to try more from the menu :) read more

Lady R Bistro - Gnocchi - New American Near Me - Menifee, California

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The food was unique and delicious! And the drinks were great. I really enjoyed the service and the food. We will be going back soon. read more

Food: 4 Service: 5 Ambiance: 5 Lady R Bistro is tucked away in an unassuming strip mall -- you might even drive past it -- but once you step inside, it's such a pleasant surprise! The place is colorful, full of personality, and has all the good vibes. The service was excellent -- Chris (who I believe is one of the owners) took care of us and was so friendly and attentive. You can tell they genuinely care about their guests and love what they do. We ordered two burgers with fries, and both were super tasty and cooked perfectly. We also tried two cocktails which were incredibly good! We finished off with a warm dessert that was the perfect ending to our meal. Overall, this spot checks all the boxes -- great food, fun ambience, and outstanding service. I'd definitely return for the food, vibes, and hospitality. If you're in the area, definitely check it out! read more

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A diamond in the rough. Shhh! It's a little secret that I want no one to know about!!! Food Amazing! Had the Bolegnese Pasta. Great wine and the vibe so retro! read more

Lady R Bistro - Homemade pasta. - New American Near Me - Menifee, California

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Food and ambience was excellent. Highly recommend. I had one if the specials of the day and it was 10/10 read more

Lady R Bistro - Chic little seating area - New American Near Me - Menifee, California

My wife and I tried this new place last Friday, and we had a great experience. We really enjoyed the live music and were pleasantly surprised by the menu, which featured a lot of unique and creative items. The restaurant is on the smaller side, but it's decorated beautifully and has a very welcoming atmosphere. I wasn't very hungry, so I only ordered the fried pickles, but they were absolutely fantastic. My wife ordered the fish tacos and loved them. So often when you order fish tacos, you end up searching for the fish, but that definitely wasn't the case here. The tacos were packed with fish and generously portioned. We're already looking forward to coming back and trying more items from the menu. Highly recommend checking this place out! read more

Love this little place. The food, ambiance and service is always amazing. The drinks too! I will keep coming back!

I am a vegan due to health reasons. I'm very limited on restaurants with healthy whole food plant based options in Menifee. Unfortunately, I've had to walk out of a few places, because even the salad dressings contained dairy. At Lady Bistro, the chef and owner went above and beyond to prepare some delicious vegan dishes for me Friday evening. I live in an area with mostly fast food options, so I don't eat out very often. I can't express how appreciative I am that I have a local restaurant with healthy vegan options. Thank you! read more

The food is so delicious, a small place but nicely decorated and live music on Fridays. Sometimes may take a little time to get the food but once you get it's delicious. Sometimes may take be sure to go when not go starving the service is good the owner always go to chat with the clients. read more

What a fun little spot in Menifee! Food is delicious and if you get a chance to attend a Paint n Sip, you should definitely go! read more

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Small casual looking restaurant located in a plaza. Come here for stiff cocktails, good food, and friendly service. We ordered the lamb shank special which came with parmesan toast and corn. This was enough food for two people if you're not too hungry. The lamb wasn't gamey. It was tender and juicy and included mushrooms. read more

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The food is amazing the drinks even better Beautiful place Amazing people Great service Going back for sure !!! Ten out of ten read more

We thoroughly enjoyed our experience here! The service was hysterical and helpful, the food was delicious as well! It was clean, welcoming and delightful. read more

I'm from Los Angeles I'm here visiting and this has been the best meal I've had since I have been here

Great atmosphere and live music. Had 4 Cadillac margaritas (thirsty from yard work) and picked from my wife's plate. Food was great !! Chris, thanks again for a great evening and music from the 60's, 70's and 80's. Music from Johnny Cash, to the Eagles, Marshal Tucker band. Good vibes Come on in to check it out !! read more

The customer service here was outstanding, thank you Chris! Our waitress was wonderful (I didn't catch her name). Highly recommend the food. Will definitely be coming back. read more

Lady R Bistro - New American Near Me - Menifee, California

I want to start off by saying it was definitely not what I was expecting. I don't know what I was expecting to see on the menu based on appearance and characters. The atmosphere gives Hispanic fusion. There is alot going on here food wise! Absolutely delicious food. Empanadas, appetizer fries, Blazing noodles, the Dip, and crab melt were so packed with flavor. The service was nice. I would comeback for allllll of it for sure! read more

Held a large brunch at Lady R Bistro. The food and service were very good. The restaurant is pretty small, but the ambiance was nice. The staff makes you feel like you're a close friend. Our group loved this place and want to return! read more

This place is really cute. It's intimate and the food is really good. They have live music on certain days. The short rib empanadas are delicious and they have two type of pastas that are really good which I highly recommend. They have some other very unique appetizers that are worth trying and the service is really good. read more

Everything was perfect Food delicious Excellent service We enjoyed our time here!!! Nice place to visit read more

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Me and a few friends went after work. The service was great. The food was great. I would recommend I had the fish and chips. Excellent.

Tried this super cute hidden Gem for my birthday, and if didn't disappoint! All the dishes are so unique, we got several different things to try and all of them were delicious! Can't wait to go back read more

Wow finally a restaurant that lives up the hype! Lady R Bistro is in the most unassuming parking lot but don't let that fool you. The food is fantastic! I went with a friend for an early dinner and everything was so flavorful. We had the Chile Gueritos to start- never had those before and again, wow. The sauce is so good, ingredients were so fresh- everything else we got was also so yummy. Our server was so friendly and attentive- 1000/10, will absolutely be back! read more

First off I must say what a pleasant surprise. Love the ambiance you created. The diversity and creativity of the in your menu Muta beno You had me at homage pappadel See you soon read more

Lady R Bistro - Chicken Sammy - New American Near Me - Menifee, California

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Chef Rosie's Bistro is a solid Four Star experience. But on a busy Saturday night, they were swamped with only two servers. Chris worked hard on taking orders and bringing out food... even though he must of had ten tables. Crazy. We loved the live guitar playing and boy, did he have range, from Carlos Santana to Marshal Mathers. Impressive. It really added to the laid back, fun feel of the place. Our food was somewhat uneven. The appetizers of Stoner Tots and Empanadas were great. While our entrées were slightly off and over cooked. The dessert was killer though! read more

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What a pleasant find right in our own backyard. Lady Bistro is in "Sun City" proper west of the freeway off Maccoll road hidden in the various shopping centers located between Maccoll and Bradley road. There are a surprising amount of restaurants in this area, though at first glance one might not notice. The decor of Lady Bistro is cool chic. The couch in the shape of lips is cool. This is definitely a unique date place. They were quite full though we just sneaked in before the crowds at 450 even though we didn't have a reservation. This is a place that is always busy so come early or get a reservation. The service was quite friendly and welcoming. We had the empanada dish and they were quite good, the meat had a great Smokey flavor. Next was the Elotes corn which was super super good. In the running for the best I have had and had a very unique presentation. Next was the poutine fries. Basically your typical poutine fries, though the gravy was quite flavorful. The summer salad ( only possible in Cali) was super good. Full of leafy greens. Strawberries, walnuts, apples etc and the dressing was also great. We did have to wait a little for our main course, but it was no big deal because the ambiance was so great just chilling there with my beautiful wife on Valentine's Day listening to live acoustic guitar. For our trouble (really no trouble at all) they threw in their Super Amazing, gotta try Bundt cake desert which had ice cream, bacon, carmel all on a super moist toffee Bundt cake. Yum, Yum, Yum. I skipped over the short rib which was good, but we were so full from the previous dishes (we over ordered) that I didn't eat much, but was somehow able to pack in the Bundt cake. The nice chef came out and she was so apologetic, but no need because it was all so nice and the food overall was very good. The crazy thing is that there are still many things we still want to try. Definitely swing by and give them a try or two or three. read more

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We hosted an Alignable networking event on January 20, 2026, at Lady R Bistro, and it was a fantastic experience. The space was perfect for our group, the food was great, and the service was excellent. The staff was very accommodating and made hosting the event easy and stress-free. Our attendees felt comfortable and well taken care of the entire time. Huge thank you to Rosie and her husband, Chris, for being so welcoming and hands-on. Their hospitality truly made the night special. I highly recommend Lady R Bistro for both a great meal and for hosting special events. We will definitely be back! read more

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First of all, the atmosphere at this restaurant is immaculate. It's a vibe. Perfect place for a girls night out. & they have great live music! The food was an 11/10 & the service was amazing, especially considering how busy they were Kris was our waiter & he was outstanding! Dessert was phenomenal Just go!! read more

Lady R Bistro - Bread pudding - New American Near Me - Menifee, California

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Looking for something exciting to do in Temecula area, take a cooking demo with chef Rosie. She taught us how to make chile relleno, served us dinner (Chile Relleno, rice, beans) and glass of wine for $55. We can't wait to go back again; the next time we're wine tasting in Temecula read more

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My favorite place to eat.. I discovered this places on DoorDash but let me tell you the quality of food is top notch. One of my pet peeves when eating out is cold food... everyone I get a plate from here.. it's piping hot. Don't walk but run and try this place out. You will NOT be disappointed. read more