TL;DR/The Short Version: Excellent little French Bistro on the ground floor of a residential apartment building. Delicious food, smaller servings, but proportionately lower prices. The Long Version: We had planned to go to Le Bistro by Liz on our last trip to Halifax, but we couldn't because the restaurant was unexpectedly closed due to some emergency or it was closed for a private function, I forget, but I made a note to try again the next time we were in town. So on our most recent visit we made specific plans to go and I'm so glad we finally made it there. This place is very popular! We almost didn't get a table. We didn't make reservations because while on vacation, I like to do things on my own time and don't like committing to being at a certain place at a certain time. We arrived at 5:15pm thinking it wouldn't be busy because it was early to eat, but many tables were full. We were advised we could have a table but would need to leave by 6:30pm because they had a reservation then. Hey if they can serve us that quickly, we were down for a quick meal. I got the Seafood Florentine Crepe ($22.95) and my husband got the Seafood Risotto ($29.95). He also got a glass of Malbec ($17) and we shared the large Profiteroles ($10.95) for dessert. My Seafood Crepe had 2 large Digby scallops, 2 large shrimp and several pieces of salmon, all in a bechamel sauce with onions and spinach. It came with a mixed greens salad which was rather tiny. It was lettuce, one small wedge of tomato and a single slice of carrot. I asked for the dressing on the side and it came as requested. The crepe was delicious and I loved all the seafood in it. The sauce was very rich and creamy. The portion sizes are European (i.e. small, lol) but I felt this was a case of quality over quantity. Although I felt an extra handful of salad would have gone a long way. The salad looked more like a garnish to me than a true side dish. My husband's Seafood Risotto had 3 large Digby scallops and 2 large shrimp on top and small pieces of lobster mixed into the risotto. He really enjoyed his dish. It too was rich and creamy. We shared the large order of Profiteroles (2 profiteroles) and I was pleasantly surprised to see they plated it on 2 separate plates, so we had 1 profiterole each and each was covered in sliced almonds and chocolate sauce and caramel sauce. These were good but not as great as I imagined. The choux pastry didn't have that distinctive chew to it and perhaps was weighed down by too much sauce. Nonetheless, we enjoyed them. Service was courteous and attentive. Even though we were given a bottle of water for the table, our server topped off our waters when she saw they were running low. And we got our meals very quickly. We were out a few minutes before our 6:30pm deadline, lol. Decor is very cute with all things France, like Eiffel tower decorations, signage in French and things like that. Their menu lists prices in Canadian dollars and also in Euros. Not sure what exchange rate they use though, lol. So happy we got to try Le Bistro by Liz. (184) read more

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Service was amazing ! Liz was the hostess. Our waitress was friendly and knowledgeable. It was Mother's Day and Liz commented on my accent. read more

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Came here for some last minute food after a long flight. We entered at just before 9am not knowing they close at 10pm but they didn't mention they were closing and we're happy to have us. At 9:15 they started to pack up all the table centres which made us feel awkward..waitress was super kind and we never ran out of water. Place is quite fancy and would be a good date spot. Crepe Fruits de Mer a la Florentine 10/10 way better than I expected. Crepe was well cooked and not too soggy. 2 scallops, 2 jumbo shrimp, some chunks of salmon. All perfectly cooked. Salad was wayyyy to sour I couldn't even eat it. Pizza a croute mince - very fresh, flavorful and tasty. 10/10. read more

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Beautiful restaurant, really suits the France atmosphere along with the French inspired cuisine. My second time there and I would go back over and over again. read more

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After all the craziness we were finally able to celebrate our anniversary here again in September 2022. Atmosphere, food, service and value for money are as good as ever. We started early at 1800, and by 1900 the place was close to full, so we clearly aren't the only people to appreciate the outstanding quality of this wonderful restaurant. Thoroughly recommended. They still have live music some days, though not on our visit. The wine list is great, with wines from all over the world and it's nice that the house white is an Italian Pinot Grigio. I actually went for a French red, having largely concentrated on South African and Australian Shiraz for the last few years. It's good to be reminded that the French are still kings! Also impressed that we were given a complimentary dessert to honour the occasion. read more

What a nice surprise. Le Bistro exceeded expectations on both food and service... French onion soup is outstanding. Also recommend the baby back rib app. Good portion size too! read more

Very slow service when waiting to be seated (10 min, and we were the only ones waiting), but moved quickly when we were eventually sat down. Food was average but pricing is reflective of the level of quality, so not much to say here. Lastly, ambiance is cheesy but moderately upscale--sort of like an Italian/French setting that is the visual equivalent of a bowl of plastic grapes. Would probably not go out of my way to eat here, but wouldn't refuse to go either. read more

They had me at "complimentary mimosa with brunch". I recently took a trip to Halifax and a vacation just didn't feel like vacation without brunch with mimosas. I was pleasantly surprised by this find in Halifax. My boyfriend and I went for Sunday brunch. We didn't have a reservation but we got lucky because as we were leaving (around 1 pm) there was a line at the door. The restaurant was very quaint and European, it almost reminds me of Paris in Vegas. I ordered the smoked salmon savory crepe and my boyfriend ordered the banana bread French toast. Both of them were excellent and one of a kind. I don't think I've had these two dishes for brunch else where. The alcoholic drinks here were also really good and put us both in a very good mood for the rest of the day. read more

Le Bistro By Liz - French Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

I've always enjoyed everything about Le Bistro from the atmosphere and staff to the food and drink selection! The last time I was there Liz made the evening extra special by helping me plan a surprise marriage proposal! I sang to the love of my life over the PA system and every person in the restaurant was silent until I finished (she said yes by the way!) Liz even added a special Greek Pizza just for us that I hope becomes a regular on the menu! The staff are always very friendly and know the menu well. Le Bistro is a very clean location and seems to be taking COVID precautions seriously. Enjoy your visit! read more

Le Bistro By Liz - French Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

I'm actually looking for something out of the ordinary pizza, fish n chips and chinese cycle and came across this. So far it sounds great. Though I did find a bad review. Not that you could take it to seriously, the Yank couldn't even spell Croquette. So for all the Yanks.. a Croquette is a method of preparation, not a specific disk. Think of french fries. These were not named because the French invented them, they were so named because of the cut of the potato. You can french cut pretty much anything. That said.. you can Croquette anything you want, ham, beef, shrimp, egg.. roll it in bread crumbs and deep fry. Voila a Croquette. Croquette Sandwich is.. a croquette on bread. *duh*. A McChicken could be considered a Croquette Sandwich. (except croquettes are usually split lengthwise though likely not mandatory.) I'll definitely have to give this place a try. read more

By far one of the best restaurants we have ever eaten in, and we have dined all over the world! At times during our meal, I almost felt that I was in Paris. Seriously. Everything is first class, particularly the food and service. The lamb shank was wonderfully lean and "fall of the bone" tender, and the veggies were done perfectly. The salad was fresh and full of mandarin oranges, raisins, and almond chips. The wine list is very impressive and we enjoyed glasses of first-rate pinot noir and Canada's fine Tidal Bay. The profiteroles were wonderful. To top off the evening, we were entertained by the most delightful music of Lisa MacDougall, who boasts not only a terrific singing voice but a very broad repertoire! read more

As my husband said.....(I think that's the worst meal I've ever had". Good waitstaff but dreadful food and stay away from the coffee

This place is mediocre. It tries to come off as something that it's not. Nice vibe with all the windows. Don't care about the vibe of the food isn't good. Not that it was terrible. Just not at all what it's hyped up to be. I will say this. Pricing is fair. I believe they have a cheap wine night which is cool. The woman that is front of house. I believe it's Liz actually. She needs to take it down a few notches. read more

I ordered the croque and was disappointed. I have been to many French restaurants and the thing about French food is that it doesn't need a twist on any of their traditional meals and this is a twist gone wrong. The sandwhich (which is what I will call it) had prosciutto on it. Let's pause for a minute because anyone who knows what prosciutto is would know that it is not a main meat. This is a meat that compliments a dish or enhances a meat but it again is not the main meat. Prosciutto can be found wrapped in asparagus or chicken etc. which is the same thing people do with just plain ole bacon. So that was the first fail. The sandwhich did not have ham and anyone who had eaten a croquet knows this is basically a ham sandwhich with cheese and can sometimes have egg on it. This was also served on a little brat bun which is what I will call it because it looked like I was eating a dressed up sandwhich on a brat or small hoagie bun. Again this should be on bread not a bun. The sandwhich had parts that were hard because again it was served on a bun type of bread. It had slivered onions prosciutto and apparently and egg but I didn't taste and egg or see one on it. I would suggest anyone who likes a true croquet don't waste your time you will be disappointed. read more

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Le Bistro by Liz is so, so nice! The atmosphere made me wish I was on a romantic date (instead of an office party!). I'm usually not a fan of eating in a dark setting - but the entire mood that the décor Le Bistro offers is undeniably enjoyable. It's funky - cozy - classy. Our server was fantastic. He had great energy and was super personable and attentive. He made us laugh quite a few times - I love when servers do that! The food isn't the only reason we enjoy eating out so much. The menu was small but had a lot of different options and was very appropriately priced; ranging from $7 to $22. We ordered quite a bit. There are two types of mussels, spicy marinara and classic Chablis sauce, we had the Chablis. It was very flavourful. But, not as flavourful as the escargot; with wild mushrooms, caramelized onions and roasted red peppers, and goat cheese - I couldn't stop cleaning up the excess sauce with my bread! It was so good, I would go back just for that. We also had an order of potato skins; they were good, but nothing special. For my main dish I had the "Scallops a La Bordelaise". There was about 5 large Digby scallops with whole wheat fettuccini and chardonnay sauce. It was good - but a little boring; needed a kick to it. Some people in my party ordered the "Club Paris" - a chicken club sandwich served on pretzel bread - it looked really good! Everyone enjoyed their meal - there were absolutely no complaints! I'm not sure how I had room for dessert, but I did. My friend and I spilt their "famous yummy lemon parfait pie". It was not what I expected; but it was delicious. I would return here over and over again. It has such a great space. The only negative is their bathroom only has one stall. They were hosting a few holiday parties that night and long washroom waits are not fun! Bonus: I called to check if they take reservations, they did! And, it was for a Friday night! I was super impressed by this as usually restaraunts won't on weekends. read more

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The worst brunch experience I've had in Halifax to date. We joined a group of our friends at Bistro By Liz this morning for a celebration and because we were a larger group (15 people) they provided a set menu. I have quite a few food sensitivities and there was nothing on their set menu that I could eat. In hopes that I wouldn't cause too much upset or make it difficult on their kitchen, I requested 2 medium poached eggs and a side salad with no dressing. Simple enough, right? Wrong. The manager told me that, "they normally don't do special orders for large groups because it slows down their kitchen and throws off everyone else's meals from being made on time." I was shocked she told me this and was about to say never mind I will pass on brunch but she followed it with, "but it's fine, I'll let them know." My plate came out and had about 1/2 a cup of mixed greens on it, 1 slice of tomato, and 2 hard poaches eggs sitting in water. I ate the salad and wasn't going to say anything about the eggs but my fiancé realized that everyone else who ordered the same meal as him got bacon on their plate, but he did not. He mentioned it to the server and also mentioned that my eggs were overdone and without an apology or explanation, our server said "I'll get that for you." Her attitude and the attitude of the manager was almost worse than the experience we had with the food. She came back about 5 minutes later with a plate of bacon for my fiancé and 2 more poached eggs for me. I could tell just by looking at them that they were underdone. I broke them open and they were almost raw... She never came back to ask how they were so when she was clearing the plates I mentioned that they were way underdone. She took my plate and said, "I'll take it off of your bill then." No apology again. When we received our bill, I was shocked to see that they had charged me $6.95 for a half a cup of mixed greens. (Side note: I did not even get dressing on this "salad.") Overall, the service was terrible, the food was terrible and I will not be back. I would have mentioned this at the restaurant if we weren't there to celebrate with our friends. read more

Le Bistro By Liz - Asked for medium poached and got hard ones first then severely underdone second. - French Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Came here twice in two days! Only because I had a CoastMart coupon that I tried to use on the weekend during brunch but the server politely pointed out that it cannot be used for brunch. NBD, I'll just come back, which I did, last night! Monday nights usually don't lend themselves to be a busy night for eating out but you can tell LBBL was trying to entice people with their Monday special (Free app or lemon pie dessert with entree); pretty good deal I'd say. Either way, I got the bistro burger (sub salad instead of fries, but the size of the salad was a bit disappointing) and my friend got the chicken crepe. Server was very pleasant and it was actually the same person that served me brunch over the weekend. Ha. I know some people think LBBL tries too hard with their French ambiance, but I love it. It's nice to switch it up from the usual Maritime/East Coast theme with the same usual decor, etc. etc. And the french music in the background is awesome. Food came out hot and delicious and they even were able to accommodate my lettuce for bun request (it's amazing to me how many kitchens won't do that). I wasn't expecting the lemon pie because I got a sandwich meal instead of a $20+ entree, but it was a pleasant surprise and I devoured every last bit of that carby goodness. Service was a bit slow near the end, but it worked out for us since we had to lounge around till 7 anyways. read more

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While I'd never been to the original iteration of Le Bistro, I'm always up for trying new places, especially when they're of the French variety. Occupying the space formerly held by Trinity on the ground floor of Park Vic, Le Bistro is much larger than I expected, with the atrium and seating that wraps around the corner as well. There's a distinct French design with red and white-checkered tablecloths, and lots of black to provide a dark counterpoint to the brightness of the area. However it seems like I'm getting slapped across the face with an obvious design, especially when your typical Euro-esque prints dot the restaurant and it all feels a little too much like you would expect a French place to be. Although my girlfriend and I arrived a little early to beat the lunch rush, the size of the place somewhat made it a moot point and we were never in any danger of not getting a seat or it being too busy, even as other groups of people trickle in. Being that it was my first meal of the day, I was leaning towards something not too too heavy so I went for a sandwich, although I still got the frites with it. The croque monsieur sounded irresistible - with Serrano ham, provolone and caramelized onions, the sandwich is then dipped in an egg wash and grilled. That thing I said about wanting a light lunch? Well that didn't work out so well in practice. After a short wait our lunches arrive and the croque monsieur is as delicious as it sounded. The ham and provolone are rich and flavourful while the sweet caramelized onions are a nice contrast. The egg-dipped bread is crisp and much more palate pleasing than your run of the mill bread. Should all sandwich bread be dipped in egg and grilled? I think there is a strong case for it. The only downside of the sandwich is that it is quite salty, and I am one who likes his salt. It's not Double Down salty, but it is a little off putting and you can almost feel your blood pressure rising. The Dijon mustard on the side for dipping your sandwich in is a good idea in theory, with the spicy mustard to cut through the richness of the sandwich, but damn if it isn't just too potent for me. The frites are thin and crunchy and I gladly gobble them up Service from the wait staff and the owner is prompt and friendly, and while my mind wasn't blown, Le Bistro is a cozy spot with an interesting menu full of French comfort foods that are definitely worth a try. read more

Le Bistro By Liz - Croque monsieur is a helluva grilled cheese. - French Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

My partner and I were arguing because we couldn't decide on a brunch place in Halifax which took us all over the city... we finally decided to park and saw le bistro by Liz.. it looked busy so we said what the heck! My first impression was "LOVE!". The atmosphere was incredible and our server by far helped the overall experience. They were very accommodating in preparing a dairy free omelette for me and my boyfriend got the special. Best of all, we both got free drinks! Will be back for sure! read more

Le Bistro By Liz - Eggs Benedict! - French Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

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We had a nice Sunday brunch at this lovely bistro. It has a light, open and airy feel due to all the windows, and the solarium at the front. Service is very friendly, and the menu combines traditional French dishes with more traditional brunch foods. Both the onions soup and the breakfast skillet were excellent. And brunch comes with a free drink, so it's a good deal. read more

Le Bistro By Liz - Interior and kitchen - French Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Really cozy and nice restaurant. We had the lamb shank and the beef bourgignon and couldn't decide which was better. Friendly and prompt service, baked apple dessert was perfect. They had live music too. Great first dinner in Halifax. read more

Tonight's search has led me to Le Bistro by Liz which is on the ground floor in an apartment building at the corner of South Park & Benton and a block from the Air BnB. Frites with malt vinegar dust, small Caesar and the Wednesday special of 8oz glass of wine for the price of the 5oz...luring me to try a big glass of the Planters Ridge Tidal Bay. Ok, the 8 oz for the price of a 5 oz could lead to being somewhat dissolute! Now a glass of Don David Cabernet Sauvignon paired with a fruits de mer crepe. Sold out of creme brûlée I settled on the signature ginger bread served warm with caramel sauce and pralines. A very competent and serviceable Bistro! Not cutting edge but very good. Seafood perfectly cooked and a good enough wine list. read more

Le Bistro By Liz - Very quaint setting in the main floor of a local apartment building. - French Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

I'm very sad to say I had a really lousy first experience at Le Bistro last night. Having missed out on the original in its hey-day, I was excited to get caught up on what's clearly a Halifax favourite and popped in for an early evening dinner with my mom on a fairly slow weeknight. We had no problem getting a table for two without a reservation and were seated in the corner of the atrium portion with some nice privacy. I completely appreciated the amount of work put into redesigning the interior despite it bordering on a little too faux-France for my liking. It was cozy, there was lots to look at, and it came to life after sunset in a way that could lend itself nicely to spending the night with a couple bottles of wine and good company. Now, things started to take a turn for the worse when I looked through the menu. It has a wide range of options and price points but absolutely nothing jumped out at me. Even outside of the single vegetarian main course (a stir-fry of sorts), I just didn't get excited to order anything which is never a good way to start a night out. Luckily, we had a strong start with the bruschetta that came topped with fresh goat cheese and the perfect amount of balsamic. Four pieces were perfect for sharing and it really was miles above your average appetizer. We followed that up with a bowl of soup each - the french onion and the daily special of broccoli with aged cheddar. The french onion, while very delicious, came in your typical ramekin but arrived a little less than half-full. That may just be the amount they serve, but the optics of it were rather disappointing. I did try a bite of the broccoli soup which was okay but definitely lacked any distinguishable cheddar flavour so it fell pretty flat. For the mains, which at this point would also be the swing vote on whether the $70 dinner for two was worth it, I ordered the caesar salad minus bacon and mom ordered the escargot. The caesar was barely worth yelping about -flimsy lettuce without an ounce of crunch to it, chunks of parmesan (yay!) that had next to zero flavour (boo!), and a sauce that wasn't strong enough to make up for the rest. My mother said she really enjoyed the flavour of the escargot concoction though...so there's that. But the really unfortunate part was that she burned her finger so badly on the dish that she had to spend the rest of the meal with it in a glass of ice. I understand dishes can sometimes arrive hot, but this one left a visible burn on her fingertip which seems a little much. When brought up to our server, she explained why it was hot (um...we got that part) and that she usually warns people but no apology and not a whole lot of concern over the fact that it happened. After all that, I can't see myself going back in the near future but I do sincerely hope they rise to their former glory once they get back into the swing of things. Maybe this place just isn't for me. read more

It was like walking into 1992 all over again, only this time I could actually afford to buy my own lunch. I've been anxiously awaiting the opening of Le Bistro - mostly out of nostalgia for a place that holds a million and one memories for me. First real date, first profiterole, first fancy meal (I was 16 ok?)... So my bestie and I (we were regulars in high school - sad no?) went for lunch on their first day and were so happy to see that Liz's dream has come to fruition. Every diner in the restaurant that day had a similar story - all old regulars, all carrying fond memories of a lovely Bistro that cited Francs on their menu, as well as CDN $$ (now they have the Euro on the menu - nice touch LIz!). As for the food - sweet and simple and delicious. It was fun to see some old faves still on the menu as well. I will definitely return and will most likely become a regular again. There's something nice about a dining venue that's not pretentious, that makes you feel at home, where everybody knows your name again. read more

The original "Le Bistro" was home to one of my first memorable non-McDonalds dining experiences as a child. I have always had a soft spot for the place and was a bit worried when I read some not-so-hot reviews when it was recently rebooted. Well, I finally made my way there a few nights ago, and my worries were put to rest because my meal was delicious and the service was great. They started us with a freshly baked bread loaf (can't go wrong with bread and butter). We then had the seafood minestrone (which came with big chunks of fish and scallops and shrimp) and the beef bourgignon which was a serious stick-to-your-ribs perfect meal for a cold night. My one gripe is that the toasted cheese/garlic bread that came with my soup was a bit burnt, but it got eaten, so it couldn't have been that bad. read more

Le Bistro is to restaurants in Halifax as Studio 54 is to nightclubs in NYC. If you were around the first time, you have distinctive memories of this iconic cafe and even if you weren't, you've had to listen to everyone else's memories. So when I heard Le Bistro had reopened in its old space, my spirits lifted and my husband and I popped in for lunch today. The décor had definitely been updated and the fresh black, white and red palette deserves four stars. But the food, mes amis, was just a ho-hum meh. We were seated very quickly at a nice table. Our server may have perhaps been new or not really into the serving thing. Little oversights like incorrect cutlery, cutlery not being reset for the next course and not providing ketchup for frites can add up over a meal and create an impression of disinterest. I started with a bland, uninspired Caesar. The only zip provided was by the extreme green bean garnish. Some horseradish, tabasco or even an inquiry about my spicy preference would have been useful. My husband and I both ordered a cup of the soup of the day: curried chicken with market vegetables. The soup came in an extremely hot French onion soup tureen. However, because it was the cup serving, you had to peer down to the miniscule layer covering the bottom. And, most strangely, no chicken or vegetables save tiny shreds of carrots were visible to the naked eye. Perhaps it had been pureed? Tasty as all get out, but very strange presentation. For my main, I ordered the French classic, a Croque-Monsieur with fries. The fries were delicious. They appeared to be fresh and handcut with just the right amount of salt. What would have made them even better would have been a fun condiment like mayo or an aioli. The Croque itself was very strange. Served on what appeared to be a grocery store baguette with the staples of Serrano ham and gruyere cheese, the rather strange addition of caramelized onions detracted from the whole thing. Plus the lackluster baguette had been dipped in egg so it was kind of like a French toast-Croque hybrid. A croque-monsieur is traditionally a hot, grilled ham and cheese sandwich. The addition of an egg makes it a croque-madame. All round, I know the place is experiencing opening pains, but with such legendary memories behind it, they had better step up their game. I was so underwhelmed, I don't have to go back for another couple of months. If a single change could result in a fast improvement, it would be to serve decent bread. The place operates under the pretense of being French and no, Boulangerie La Vendennee wasn't around during the first Le Bistro, but it's here now and serving their products could greatly enhance the food. Oh, and this is the strangest thing, when I asked about the dessert menu, it did not include the legendary Lemon Chiffon Pie which was a house specialty of the old Le Bistro. The server said a lot of people ask about that and they are having trouble getting the recipe from the old chef. Seems strange that it can't be recreated somehow because if a lot of people remembered one thing from the original menu, this would be a big one. read more

I was delighted with my first venture back to Le Bistro. I went with several of my best girlfriends for my birthday. We shared several of the starters including the pate with was gorgeous, as was the onion soup, and of COURSE the classic potato skins. For my main course I had the Moroccan Crepes. They were so delicate and flavorful. I can't wait to go back again some day with my sweetie for a romantic dinner for two. read more

Once upon a time, my parents lived in Halifax after I was born and dinosaurs walked the earth. Back then my mother's favourite restaurant was Le Bistro, and she would visit multiple times a week for their famous caesar salad. Even growing up, I would hear how great Le Bistro was. So you can imagine how excited I was to hear that they were reopening! I could barely contain myself as I ordered the caesar salad and their signature steak frites. However, the first disappointment (and perhaps the greatest) was in the caesar salad. Lifeless was the only thing I could say. The lettuce was limp and the dressing, although identifiable, was just as underwhelming. Then the steak arrived just as I had ordered it... with melted cheese and fried onions (what??) I asked if they had bearnaise sauce to which I received a resounding "no." Without it, the steak was bland, even with the addition of onions and cheese. HOWEVER, it was among the most tender steaks that I have had in the city... It wasn't a poor meal, but for the price and the hype I had expected something better. read more

A few months ago, I went to le bistro with my mom for lunch. She ordered Salade a LOrange & I ordered Linguine Barcelone. As soon as my mom took a bite from her salad, I knew she loved it. I reluctantly tried some (I was never a fan of salads other then caesars, not to mention this salad has raisins, mandarins & almonds - not exactly my cup of tea). Let me tell you, ever since this salad, I have been way more adventurous with trying new dressings (as juvenile as that sounds). It's just sooooo good. I crave it all the time. The pasta was good too but honestly, I was so thrown off by the salad I just wanted to eat that. Then, to my absolute delight, I noticed that their dessert menu had gingerbread (something quite difficult to find personally). It was delicious! The service was great and friendly... however. I went a second time with one of my friends and it took us a good 20 mins to get service. It wasn't busy at all when we walked in. We were seated and then the waitress seemed to care less wether a couple of teenage-looking girls were there. It was almost as if she served us because all the adults were good. That too me is so frustrating and the reason this place lost a star for me. Food is excellent though and when I'm served by younger-looking people, they seem waaaay more friendly. Just saying. read more

Absolutely wonderful evening. We had visitors from Ontario. They loved it. The food, the service and the ambiance. We ordered wine, appetizers, mains and dessert. I have had better calamari but I may be a calamari snob. . Will make it our go to restaurant. Excellent establishment. Plus Liz was at the door when we left. A nice touch. . read more

Love this place , the best food , service , great wines to choose from , and the staff are all so friendly. Went there for my birthday recently & look forward to going again real soon. To all keep up the good work ! It's extremely difficult to find a place that has decent food , but you have it all food , service , & wine. Looking forward to a quick return. read more

I have been going to Le Bistro for many years. I have found the food constantly good. I was very pleased to hear that Liz was back. This lady knows her stuff and keep the restaurant running smoothly. Hubs and I went recently to enjoy an anniversary lunch - I had the chicken crepes which I was pleased to find I could get without raisins - the crepes and chicken were moist and flavourful and the veggies nice and crisp. The only slight complaint I had was that these crepes were smothered in too much curry sauce. Next time I will ask for the sauce on the side. Hubs had the club and he pronounced that very good. It came on a pretzel bun which was different and added an unique taste to the sandwich. We also enjoyed a great glass of red from South Africa (Flat Top) - very good! Our server was great and attentive - we did not have to wait long for our food to arrive - overall just a great experience. I have to make a separate visit just to enjoy the lemon frozen dessert - I never have enough room for this at the end of my meal but it is hands down my most favourite dessert in HRM - just love it! Keep doing what you do Liz and staff - you are great! read more

Great staff! Great service! Brought a party of fifteen and the service was efficient and friendly! Food was amazing and desserts even better! Thanks for making the night! read more

Le Bistro By Liz - French Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

We got a nice patio seat to watch Halifax go by. Server was truly excellent, very attentive and speedy (with a pleasant brogue). Most of the menu is classic French dishes, some of the twists on them were brilliant, others not as successful but still tasty. Definitely recommend and be sure you order Halifax seafood! read more

My mom and I popped in here for lunch a few weeks ago and had a great experience. First of all, I love the decor in here - it's exactly how I would decorate my house in Paris, if I could afford such a thing. The solarium-like windows make the space feel really bright and open. The guy behind the bar greeted us as we came in, so we felt immediately welcome (and like the staff is on the ball). Our server was good too - friendly and attentive. She recommended the Caesar salad to my mom and she loved it. It looked really delicious from my side of the table! I had the haddock burger, which I had heard good things about during Burger Week. It was very tasty, albeit a bit of an odd choice for a French restaurant. I would be curious to return in the evening when they have live music, and try one of the more traditional French dishes to see if I have the same experience. So, good service, nicely chilled glasses of wine, tasty food, great atmosphere - really can't complain! Not an amazing experience but definitely enough to make me want to go back. PS: not really related to our dining experience, but thought it was worth noting that the owner actually provided some information to me for a recent article and she was awesome to deal with - very helpful and returned my messages really quickly. I think it says a lot about an establishment when the owner is clearly a warm and professional person! Made me want to visit the restaurant more! read more

Best casual dining downtown . Liz is great hostess/ owner Pays attention to the details. Nice to have Le Bistro back read more

So this was my first experience here at this charming place. I loved the decor, and the staff were helpful and very sincere. This a place we have been coming for our Bookclub meetings, but for the past meeting I was not able to attend. The reviews for the food, are so-so. You have to be picky and single out what you think will be good. The waitress said most of the items were pretty good, so ... it didn't really give you much to go on. I stuck with a personal favorite of mine - French Onion Soup ( although because this is a french place it was in French - don't ask me how to spell it on here lol) Some of the other folks at my table as well we not as impressed with what they got. My soup as o.k .... pretty much standard . Fresh bread was served to start, with was great. A nice was to lighten up the table, and we talked about our book. Dessert was my favorite - and I only had one thing to pick about that, - maybe the tissue paper could have been left out of the bottom of the take-a-way-plate. Service - o.k./ poor, Atmosphere- great, Food - o.k... Overall i would say I would not be back for much if we do go back again. read more

best new years eve ever, nothing could have been better. thank you so much the best of food and the best of entertainment and service. loved it read more

After a bad meal in Quebec, awful free hotel breakfasts and bland boring camping food... this was a long awaited meal and it didn't disappoint. I had the Dijon Halibut cooked just right. Service was friendly and helpful... We had a group of 12 and everyone agree this was the best meal of our road trip. Pricing offered good value for high quality food... not too pretentious and just different enough to please a foodie. read more

Our usual food crew dropped in here finally. My wife is not fond of French food so it took us a while to try out this place. The atmosphere was quite cute. The music and the indoor patio feel was charming. French onion soup and charcuterie board were very nice. Overall, the food was very tasty. However they were very salty. I think their ingredients were fresh enough to not have to mask so much with salt. Maybe it was just one off day.. I will visit again with high hopes again read more