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    Lemon Grove Bistro

    4.7 (382 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Salmon with cous cous and vegetables
    Kim R.

    Came in while family was in town. We were greeted as soon as we walked in. For a Friday night it wasn't really busy. If you are looking for a good cocktail with dinner this isn't the place. They only serve beer and wine. FYI I didn't realize that until I looked at the menu I ordered the braised short rib and mashed. The food was good. Everyone at the table enjoyed their meal. Service was good. The host and waiter both were very attentive. The food also came out very fast. Overall good addition to the area.

    Khamphone K.

    Located on 3308 Main Street, Lemon Grove, CA 91945 List of what we had: Appetizers: Mussels and Clams $24 Entrees: Grilled rack of lamb $36 - house made chimichurri, served with garlic-parmesan mashed potatoes, sautéed asparagus and baby carrots Bistro signature lasagna $27 - house made angus beef bolognese, ricotta, mozzarella and fresh pasta sheets. Dessert: Chocolate molten cake with pistachio gelato $12 Drinks: Passion fruit guava margarita 10% alcohol Arnold Palmer Service - excellent service from Frederick Atmosphere - friendly and welcoming Food- delicious! 9 out of 10 rating for everything Location - very accessible, plenty of parking, spacious restaurant with outside patio

    Butter cake delicious
    Jillian N.

    If I could give this restaurant 10 stars I would! From the moment we arrived we felt welcomed by our server and the head chef. The ambience was incredible. We were sat in a nice table with beautiful little flowers. Now for the food. Wow! So delicious. Every bite from the appetizers to the dessert was delicate and seasoned excellently. We will definitely be back again for a date night. Thank you for making our evening special and memorable.

    Mediterranean Chicken Breast (GF)
    Gerda A.

    I have been spotting this place a long time and very interested to try, now I got the time dined in with family, it didn't disappoint me, very delicious food pricey but worth it. Our server is approachable and smiling gave us good service. Place is very nice and clean, cozy ambiance. Will definitely come back and recommend to try.

    Classic Burger
    Jeannie B.

    Great place to enjoy some good food and amazing service!! We can for Sunday brunch. Lots of seating to accommodate large crowds. We came during a slow time so plenty of seating for us to choose. Place is clean. It seems like it's a family run business. They even have the high school cousin working there cleaning tables. Which I 100% support Service was excellent!! We felt well taken care of and comfortable almost liking visiting their home. I ordered the Mediterranean omelette & Americano. Both were excellent. Eggs cooked perfectly with a good balance of ingredients. Their house potatoes were crispy in the outside and tender inside. We also ordered the hamburger which my husband thoroughly enjoyed. We will definitely be back for their dinner menu.

    Grilled rack of lamb.
    Nate C.

    Came here for lunch on a Friday to try it out with my mom for a birthday outing. The restaurant wasn't too busy upon our arrival which was great because we were restricted on time. (Only 2-3 tables dining at the time). Our server came a few minutes after seating and took our order. My mom had the clam and mussels appetizer and I ordered the grilled rank of lamb. The order took around 20 minutes to arrive to our table, which was understandable because I know lamb takes a while to cook. We both shared our plates - the clams and mussels were cooked well and seasoned nicely with the broth. The lamb was cooked medium rare with sides of grilled veggies and mashed potatoes. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. Our eating area was clean and organized. I really don't have any complaints from our first visit. The only feedback I have is the server could check up a little more frequently (especially since it was a bit slow). But other than that I would definitely recommend giving this spot a try. It really is a hidden gem in La Mesa.

    Cut flowers and cloth napkins
    Patti P.

    Happy Hour, Friends?!? Really it's late lunch or early dinner since it is a substantial meal. M-F 2-4:30. We tried the Classic Burger and Margarita Flatbread. Nice Chardonnay and Societe IPA pairing. Splurging on browned butter cake for dessert. This place is so cute and always spotless. Staff is so kind and food is consistently yummy.

    Fisherman's Stew
    Michael L.

    Came here for a NYE dinner and was thoroughly impressed. From service, ambience to food. All were exactly what we were looking for in our group meal. Everyone ordered something different and not a single complaint about what was ordered. All very good from all I could sample. I personally had the stuffed Scottish salmon and it was on point. Loved the veggies and quinoa to complement. Wish we had room for dessert but I left here completely satisfied

    Dara T.

    We went there on a Sunday night and there was ample space. No reservation was needed. The portions are pretty generous here so I recommend to order wisely. We ordered the deviled eggs for appetizer, which included about 6 half eggs and more than enough for the 3 of us. We also ordered the crab cakes for appetizer and that was filling as well as it came with 3 large pieces. For my own, I ordered the beef lasagna and while it was good, I didn't really have much of an appetite that day so I had to take the rest home. The rest of my party ordered the beef hash and the paella and that one was by far the best. Food was all good and we would go here again. Would recommend if you're looking for a nice, quiet, clean, place to sit down for family or date night. Service was amazing and plenty of street parking right out front.

    Delicious crab cakes!
    Mikey H.

    It has been a while, but I was in the mood for crab cakes! They have changed a little. The front, dog-friendly patio, has smaller tables with benches. The menu has some of the staples plus some seasonal items. This time I had the penne with vodka sauce and chicken...soooo good! As always, that grilled levain bread goes so well! Jonesy met up with us and really liked the grilled chicken breast, though he thought it was a little small. Other than that, another great meal! Cake still approves because at one point she laid down. Our server was great! I think she was new, well at least to me because I didn't recognize her. Wish I had room for dessert!

    Short ribs
    Judy M.

    The food was really good, the braised short ribs was soft and melts in your mouth. The ambiance was really nice but service was a little rocky with our first day new waiter not understanding the ordering and they were out of lasagna that my hubby wanted to have. Other than that, we enjoyed our lunch with our friends from out of town. We were surprised that there was only one other customer when we got there, and by the time we ordered and ate we were the only ones in the place.

    Butter cake warm and cold so good.
    Monica P.

    Nice large restaurant with delicious and beautiful food! I will return to try more items for sure. Braised short rib is the best I've had!!! My friend had the panini and upgraded to the salad instead of fries. She loved it. We shared a butter cake perfect for two. Parking is a bit hit or miss. Street parking. At night some parts are dark. I wish happy hour went until 5 but stops at 4:30pm. Not a full bar. Beer and wine and prosecco. Good place to sit and chat at the bar or at a dinning table. Nice clean restroom. So happy Lemon Grove has a nice restaurant! I remember when this place was a bakery. So totally nostalgic!

    John C.

    Loved this place so much forgot to leave a review and it has been 4 months. Such a cool quaint restaurant, awesome attentive staff with food that matches. Need to try their Sunday brunch as it looks simple and great too. Not in Lemon Grove very often but when I am there and hungry for sure I will stop in.

    Ceasar Caesar Salad with side of Fries Meatloaf was good and the Classic Burger!

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    2 months ago

    The food was very good. The wine suggestions were perfect. The prices were surprisingly reasonable in this climate of price gouging.

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    I enjoyed my meal. They served great food with great service. I will definitely be returning.

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    My first visit was nice except it was very loud. Just patrons talking, the acoustics are tough. Is it still very loud?

    It is loud. Has been and it is one thing I do not like about it.

    Do they have any gluten free options?

    Yes, we have many options. The options are all marked on the menu with a "gf". salads can be gluten-free as well. Just ask for it and we won't serve the bread with it.… 

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    Coin Haus located in La Mesa
    Coin Haus located in La Mesa
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