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    Stone Creek Bistro

    4.5 (911 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Mark G.

    First time here.. Up on the mountain for the honeymoon and struggled to find a place that had good ratings.. Had reservations for dinner .. I will tell you, since I knew what was here before it made it difficult to see this as a bistro in Agua Fria.. Walking inside and seeing the way the place was laid out.. It's still small, warm, and tables close together.. The Staff are super friendly and welcoming.. We ordered Shrimp and Gritts and Chicken Orecchiette... Both of the Dinners Were Tasty.. To be honest the prices are a bit high and makes you not want to order starters or desserts as the entrees are on their own.. No breads or anything to go with your dinners.. Parking is limited just FYI

    steak frites
    Cyndi L.

    This place was so special! First time here visiting Lake arrowhead and read about stone creek. The food was so good - i ordered the dish that was a pot of different fish the sauce it was in was INCREDIBLE. Shrimp and grits were good. My husband got steak frites. the chef specializes in new orleans style food and thai and everything was so tasty. They do not have hard alcohol. i got a champagne drink 6/10 and pivoted to wine which was great. This place was fantastic!!!

    Tomato bisque 10/10
    Deb H.

    Super cute restaurant located in Blue Jay! There's limited parking in front of the restaurant but you can park across the street (all free). Set menu but they do have daily specials and daily soups. All of their soups are DELICIOUS!! The tomato bisque soup and mushroom soup are both amazing! Their duck fat fries are also incredible = A must order! Brussels Sprouts are also super tasty! Steak Tartare is meh = a bit pungent! I wouldn't order it again. I would get the Steak Frites though! Pastas are also good! Their Menu is an eclectic mix of American, Italian and some Asian. There's a lot of Vegetarian options! They also have a variety of desserts. Service is outstanding! Everyone is so nice! They also have a bar but I prefer the tables. Tip: Call and make a reservation! (No online reservations it's phone only).

    Braised short ribs. Orecchiette pasta. Both excellent!

    Second visit was a joke, service was super slow. So we waited an hour for our food and prime rib came out cold. Second one was comically bad. Then they lost my credit card for about 10 minutes. One of the patrons found it under their table. They comped our drinks and dessert, never going back. Too many great restaurants nearby that have great service and nice decor. It's too bad. The food is amazing when served hot.

    Elainey G.

    Nothing short of amazing! Our second time coming here recommended by our Airbnb hosts. Super dog friendly and the food is just as delicious the first time we had it. One year apart. Service was friendly and quick. Not once did we have to ask for anything they just knew what to do!

    Jovete E.

    We had a nice dinner here on our last night in Lake Arrowhead. I was able to make reservations, and we requested the outdoor patio which was really nice because it had a fire in the middle of the table, very unique. They have excellent service, especially from Jade, he was very accommodating and made sure we our spot available by the time we arrived. What we ordered: Cheesy bread for our appetizer: Focaccia, marinara basil ranch $13 Cheeseburger: Double stack, American cheese, iceberg lettuce, tomato, pickle, caramelized onions, fancy sauce, and duck fat fries $18 Steak Frites: New York Strip, hotel butter, served with duck fat fries $36 Everything was delicious and we even had left over steak to eat for breakfast the next day with some fried rice, yummm. Would recommend this place for great service and food.

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    Marlene S.

    It was our first time, this place came highly recommend from some locals at sunsets and was spoke of on our boat tour as well the next day. Brianna and 'Momma' were so sweet! The ambiance is very quaint. Dining room is full of little tables, so look forward to making friends with the people next to you. The pork belly dish was absolute perfection . Beet salad has amazing flavor and texture and the whipped cheese at the bottom added some nice sweetness. Braised short rib, you can't go wrong! I also got the orecchiette, the homemade sausage was absolutely amazing! You can tell they put their heart into it! We will be back next time we go up the mountain!

    Mushroom toast
    Kika R.

    We had a reservation for 6:45pm on a Saturday and it was packed, but we were seated as soon as staff saw us. We started with a bottle of Moscato, mushroom toast, and duck fat fries. They were delicious. For our main dishes I had a the small mussels plate as an entree (with extra bread and butter) and my boyfriend had the caesar salad with grilled chicken. Both dishes were fantastic. We loved our server. She was very kind and accommodating. The space was warm on a cold windy evening and very comfortable. I love that they have pride flags inside and out. We will definitely be back!

    Duck
    Amanda R.

    Very cute, quaint restaurant. The staff is super friendly! Food was decent, the duck was pretty salty, but the texture was perfect.

    Thai Spaghetti and Braised Short Rib
    Michelle H.

    This is my hands down favorite restaurant in SoCal! And it's evolved more fondly over time as our dining party changed. It was fantastic for date nights and drinking, their wine selections with recommendations is fantastic with fantastic methods of keeping the wine "fresh" with every serving. High tech! Very accommodating for food sensitivities when I was pregnant and going through treatment, their vegetarian options are amazing. Honestly ALL their items (we've tried them all, even the discontinued duck confit which I still dream about often), are amazing and so creative in flavors/plating. The bistro must love children, because when I made my reservation via email (SO EASY) to include our child in our party a high chair, crayons, activity mat, and CHILD CUP were provided when we arrived. Oh my goodness this level of attention was felt! Their child meal was also incredibly delicious, for a simple dish as buttered noodles was elevated cooked in broth, seasonings, and delivered with freshly grated Parmesan. We really felt the love of a chef who is a parent that enjoys children at the table. Our daughter who's only 1, ate her plate of noodles and nearly all my husband's braised short rib because it's so incredibly tender a toddler can enjoy it. She slept for 12 hours after that meal. Our entire family loves Stone Creek Bistro and we've recommended them to all our guests who visit the mountain and reserve a meal here. The service, staff, cozy ambiance, and freshly thought out dishes are spectacular. It's a place that's perfect for date nights, get together, and family dining.

    Duck confit
    Dan P.

    A few notable things. Excellent labeling of gluten free on the menu, and, when needed, the waitress answered ingredient questions. Food tasted delicious. Our party had the duck confit, the short ribs, and the beet salad. Crème brûlée was slightly not set and almost scrambled. Could have been better. Wine was nicely priced to order a couple of glasses. A bit annoying to call / email for reservations in this day and age, but response time was great via email and reservation went great.

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    Sammy B.

    Overall I was happy with my experience at Stone Creek Bistro! We had a bigger group and they accommodated us by giving us a private area! Our server was super sweet and patient with our large group. I enjoyed my food which was the steak frites, however not everyone at the table loved what they got. It was my friend's birthday and they let her pick any dessert for free which was so nice! She picked a flourless chocolate cake that had peanut butter caramel and it was tasty!

    Lora J.

    So many wonderful things to say and only one complaint about the dessert. We had the steak tartare, brussels sprouts the duck, and the short rib. We shared a bottle of wine that was exquisite, and then we tried two desserts. (One was a cupcake type thing dry and in a burnt caramel, and was WAY too salty; I would get rid of that completely or alter the recipe) but the other flourless chocolate cake was so decadent and I would say made to perfection. Absolutely remarkable place well done to the chef and staff. Looking forward to a return visit.

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    6 months ago

    Great place. Top quality and even better service. They k is what they are doing in the kitchen. Just go

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    3 months ago

    Delicious food with good serving size, amazing service, and good place for our large group with four kids.

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    Fantastic food!!! Highly recommend this charming little place in the mountains! Great place

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    We absolutely love it here! The steak tar tar keeps us coming back. The lamb was fire too

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    Fantastic restaurant. Food was delicious, service was great and nice atmosphere. Highly recommend Stone Creek Bistro.

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    Do you take reservations?

    Yes, they do.

    Is the patio dog friendly? It shows that dogs are allowed. And most that have asked was back in 2020. We are coming to visit and have very well behaved dogs and just wondering if they are allowed on the patio for dinner.

    Yes

    Is this place puppy friendly?

    Yes! While we were there there we two pups on the patio.

    Does this restaurant have dog friendly patio?

    There is patio dining but you have to walk through the restaurant to get to it. You may want to call an ask.

    Are there any vegan options?

    Absolutely!...and the one I had was a handmade stuffed ravioli with a sauce straight from heaven. S-o-o-o good.

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