Lavendou Bistro - Dallas

Went here for a birthday and my first “high tea” experience. The table settings, decor, and environment is so dainty and pleasant! We had tea (lavender to be sp... read more Went here for a birthday and my first “high tea” experience. The table settings, decor, and environment is so dainty and pleasant! We had tea (lavender to be specific), if course, which I enjoyed. We also had scones, zucchini bread, pastries, cucumber sandwiches, and chicken salad sandwiches (all pictured below). I wasn’t crazy about the food, but I think some of it may just be acquired tastes and I’m not used to any of the dishes. It’s a great place for intimate gatherings with girlfriends, or any of the women in your life. I’m glad I went. It was a change from the typical Dallas restaurants and bars. It was 9 of us total and we each paid $30 even.

We loved it but… My wife and I visited for her birthday (although we didn’t celebrate at the restaurant). We enjoyed the atmosphere, staff attentiveness and the... read more We loved it but… My wife and I visited for her birthday (although we didn’t celebrate at the restaurant). We enjoyed the atmosphere, staff attentiveness and the food. It was overall a great visit. However, we had a big piece of hair under the onion soup bowl (between the saucer and the bowl). Since it was under the bowl and we had already finished the soup, we didn’t bring it to the attention of the server. That being said, we thoroughly enjoyed every other aspect of our visit and will be back hopefully to brush up more on my French language skills.

Place was pretty full on a Friday so reservations recommended. We got the mussels and escargot as appetizers, they were just okay. Wasn’t a fan of the mussel br... read more Place was pretty full on a Friday so reservations recommended. We got the mussels and escargot as appetizers, they were just okay. Wasn’t a fan of the mussel broth which I usually love to soak up with bread. Entrees were excellent though. We got the pan seared soled with crab and ribeye.

Really good risotto. Seafood was bit disappointing we has Seafood trio (Salmon, shrimp and i think Mahi) good flavors but all three were very dry/way overcooked... read more Really good risotto. Seafood was bit disappointing we has Seafood trio (Salmon, shrimp and i think Mahi) good flavors but all three were very dry/way overcooked. Chocolate souffle was good. Their complementary bread and Olivia oil with sun dried tomatoeswere amazing. One of the best breads in Dallas area very light and crispy. All in all, we would go back there to try morethings on their menu before I make up my mind BUT I will not recommend trying seafood there.

Great tasting food with amazing atmosphere. We have been to Paris a couple of times and sitting at the bar here feels like a eating at a Bistro in France since... read more Great tasting food with amazing atmosphere. We have been to Paris a couple of times and sitting at the bar here feels like a eating at a Bistro in France since the majority of the staff here speak French. The trout alamandi and lamb ribs were bothexcellent. Our bartender, bernard, was also very friendly!