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    Prima Bistro

    4.1 (546 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, French
    Open • 12:00 pm - 8:30 PM
    Updated 1 month ago
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Matt M.

    Congratulations to owners Jenn and Sieb Jurrians on celebrating the 20 year anniversary of the restaurant. We enjoyed a wonderful meal last night featuring the lamb burger with perfectly prepared shoe string fries and the wonderful trout... Jordan, last nights bartender and server provided excellent service to us along with a busy group at the bar..... Keeping 5 - 10 customers happy is an important part of running the bar and Jordan was a "PRO". Prima is a must stop when you visit Whidbey Island.......

    Carolina A.

    Very disappointing visit to Prima Bistro last night. A couple people recommended this place and I made reservations in advance. It was a beautiful sunny evening in Langley and were seated promptly outside. We got there right before 6 pm and ordered a glass of wine and dinner: steak frites and lamb burger. It took almost 1 hr to get our meal. (53 minutes to be exact). I saw a table that came about 10-15 min after us, get their meal first. When we finally get our food, surprise! I ordered my steak medium and it was well done, didn't care to send it back because by then I was pretty hungry and didn't want to risk having to wait for another 53 minutes. The dish itself was not worth the price either ($38). The lamb burger was ok, it had very strong onions that were overpowering. I recommend you go downstairs to Saltwater instead. Much better experience and food.

    Pan roasted half chicken, vegetarian risotto
    Rebecca A.

    My partner and I had such a great time at this French inspired restaurant! We stopped by for dinner and luckily were able to get the latter end of a happy hour (3 pm - 5 pm) which had some of the most amazing happy hour drink prices I've seen in a while (ie $8 well drinks). The service was nothing to write home about but it was swift and decent despite the busy rush. The food was phenomenal, I got the vegetarian risotto and my partner received the pan roasted half chicken (which he was very impressed by). I recommend visiting this location for you're ever in Langley! There's fun, funky, French inspired posters and art hanging as well which was fun to peruse.

    Sea Biscuit bread and butter (complimentary), beef brochette, burgundy snails !  Could have used more bread for the sauce!
    Pat F.

    We wanted to go to wander shops and get a nice Saturday night dinner out and we chose to drive down to Langley. We made reservations for two that morning. We enjoy Langley and the lights and shops were great to visit. We showed up just before our 5 PM reservation and the hostess was standing at her computer. My wife asked about sitting on the heated outdoor area because it smelled odd in the dining room. She said it was full (it wasn't) but then still looking at her screen said if we could wait a bit they can make a table available. We gladly waited for a few minutes. There were three to four open tables both inside and outside and she sat us at a two top in the corner next to the door. My wife asked if we could get out of the corner but no go. Then she asked if we could just fit inside then? Now the hostess didn't want to accommodate that and when asked what happened to the table inside she intended to give us originally the hostess, in a rather snotty tone, said to my wife "you only made your reservation today!". That isn't the way to address my wife! She told her that we would just go somewhere else. Crickets from this hostess....no effort to please us so gone we were! We haven't been here for a year since the food was not that great last time and cannot compare at all to other better French restaurants on the east coast and our trips to France. We just thought we'd they it again for a nice holiday weekend meal. We went right across the street to a truly packed Village pizzeria, they kindly fit us in at a great bar seating and we got to watch the LA bowl and Huskies and enjoy our usual Village Pizza, caesar, and a couple of rounds of drinks. Excellent and friendly service! We won't be returning now recommending Prima Bistro again. We often tell guests and friends that it's likely a better choice than Saltwater next door. We are getting tired of the "finer" dining on Whidbey that is often overpriced, unreliable, and un accommodating compared to similar dining elsewhere. This was a good example. And at 7 PB appeared almost empty from our view from the street!

    Birthday celebrant enjoying a very large, delicious dessert.
    Donna S.

    We had a lovely table overlooking the water for a Saturday evening dinner with friends. The food was tasty. They have heaters out on the deck for those who might be a little chilly. Attentive server, providing everything you requested, and offering even more.

    Steamed mussels
    Jim S.

    We had a really nice dinner at Prima Bistro. Our table had a great view of the water. Our server, Alex, did a good job and was spot-on with his wine recommendation. The mussels steamed in a wine based sauce were delicious. Our pasta entree with salmon was great. Everything you want in a good restaurant--service, ambiance and delicious food--exceeded expectations. It was an excellent dining experience!

    Mussels were really good with butter and bread
    Aaron W.

    We spent our Valentine's Day lunch here and it was a great choice with our favorite foods! The upper floor dining area is elegant and spaced out enough not to feel cramped. Service was attentive and friendly as usual. We were quickly seated for our reservations. The tartare and mussels are our go-tos for appetizers. The tartare may be a challenge for some folks but the freshness of the meat with the richness of the egg yolk, on toasted bread, is beyond delightful. I might just have that as my main entree one day! The mussels were perfect and the broth it was boiled in was so tasty we had to bring the remainder home with us! My bride had the hanger steak (rare) which came out gorgeously seared and juicy on the inside. The shoestring fries are addictive! I could not resist having my lamb burger (med-rare). What more can I say? The arugula on some mayonnaise, the bit of salsa, the moist and generously sized burger with a touch of lime(?) and perhaps some ginger(?), on a bun that tasted freshly baked. No sauce needed. We had a pitcher of rose which was delightfully light and fruity, which went well with our meal. A wonderful way to celebrate Love!

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    Jade G.

    Holy Beast of Gévaudan!!! I'm so glad I decided to go out tonight because I literally had the most delicious meal of my life. I had the hardest time choosing between the risotto with salmon and the Steak frites, as I really wanted the duck breast that they serve on Wednesday night. In the end I decided to go with a nice rare 12oz ribeye steak with pomme frites, bleu cheese aioli, and green peppercorn sauce. The flavors paired so beautifully together and the steak was cooked to perfection. The meat was this beautiful satin texture, juicy and then immediately melted in your mouth. I also ordered the Les fromages and got one cheese that comes with a few bread and cracker pieces. The cheese was delicious and I had the waitress surprise me. The cheese was similar to a manchego and had a beautiful wine colored rind. I couldn't hear my waitress, but that's because I'm basically deaf, but I think she ended up giving me the sheep's milk cheese. As for dessert, there was a little mixup, but I didn't correct it because I ended up having an amazing dessert anyway. I wanted to get the chocolate tart, but I ended up with the seasonal tart and again I could barely hear my waitress so I know it was some sort of pear tart. All I know was that it was fucking delicious, presentation very simple, but also very beautiful with slices of pear on the top fanned out. And confectioners sugar on the top dusted on the edges. I don't know if the tart was a pistachio or marzipan something that was very nutty and had a sweetness, but was not overpowering at all, the flavors complimented each other beautifully. Also I have no idea how, but the crust on the tart tasted like Cinnamon Toast Crunch in the most elevated way without it being sugary sweet, I mean in a European dessert kind of way. When I say this was the most stunning meal, not just by looks, but just how good it was, I am not lying. I've had steaks at some good places, but nothing beats this yet in my book. The ambience of the bar and main restaurant is very cozy & intimate as it is small. There is outdoor seating rooftop seating. My waitress was phenomenal, she knew the assignment for surprising me with the cheese and accidentally surprising me with dessert but again I am not mad. I will definitely be here again, and I will be dreaming of this place, lastly all of the servers were very, very nice and sweet. Thank you for a lovely freaking night.

    Risotto
    Vivian T.

    My experience here felt very "meh." There aren't many restaurants in the area so choices were minimal, but I was drawn here by the picture of the duck leg confit and that did not disappoint. The clams and chorizo were a little saltier than I expected. Clams were decent, but the chorizo felt a bit overcooked and the texture was almost a bit crispy? The risotto was what was a bit shocking here. It tasted a bit undercooked, and my partner and I expected it to be creamy and savory, but it felt more like a weird salad? There were bell peppers and corn in there along with a bunch of parmesan just dropped on top as if it would save the dish somehow. Definitely wouldn't get that again. The duck was good, but likely wouldn't come back.

    Matiz sardines (extra virgin olive oil, piquillo pepper, garlic, capers)

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    Thanks Matt. Glad you enjoyed and hope to see you again soon!

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    Thanks Julie and we hope to see you again soon!

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    Been here many time and the food is always great. The deck on a nice day fills up quickly so expect a wait.

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    Ask the Community - Prima Bistro

    You say you have a kids menu? That was posted 9 years ago. I didn't see any kids menu - do you still have one?

    Yes we do. fish and chips, risotto, burger, mussels, butter noodles with fruit, veggies, or fries

    Is there a kids menu?

    We sure do! Choices include a cheeseburger, penn cove mussels, fish and chips, risotto, noodles and parm, or grilled cheese with sides of salad, veggies, fries, or fruit.

    Is this place dog friendly?

    Meaning, can you bring your dog inside? No. It's a restaurant. However if you would like to dine with or close to your friendly dog you might try Useless Bay Coffee.

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    Visited today with reservations. There were only 3 other tables seated at the time of my arrival…read more I sat for 15 minutes before being acknowledged by the server. This is not an exaggeration. I was watching the clock. Not sure if my waitress was distracted or if this was just a one off but I won't be able to find out. There are heaters on the back porch so although It was rainy It wasn't too chilly. There are blankets on the back of each chair but however, not sure what the cleaning protocols are for the blankets. The specials are not on the menu so everything is word of mouth. The quiche of the day was not described as having a balsamic drizzle included and is not made fresh, but instead at least the day before? The mocktail is $14. This was a disappointing $50 brunch and I was still hungry.

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