Bistro De Paris

I live in the neighborhood and after some ups and downs, friends have been giving very good word of mouth for the dinner service here over the past few months.
I decided to go for brunch to celebrate a friend’s birthday and had high expectations.
First impression wan’t great — tables with dirty dishes still on them outside on the terrace — so we decided to go inside and were met by a tray of dirty dishes piled high on a server’s tray/​stand just next to the front door — actually blocking half of the front door!
We were seated right away and menus came fast. Orders, coffee and croissants followed quickly.
When the food arrived the high expectations collapsed.
My eggs Benedict had one overcooked egg and the other almost raw. Both of us that had ordered eggs Benedict made a face after the first bite and said ‘VINEGAR’ almost at the same time. The English muffin underneath wasn’t toasted… but maybe that’s the French way… and it served to soak up the undercooked, glumpy egg. The taste of acid in the Hollandaise overwhelmed everything — no waiter ever came by to ask how the food was… and never glanced in our direction so we could get his attention to comment on the food.
The other order was quiche, which looked as dry as our friend reported it to be. We asked the waiter where the included orange juice was several times — and finally got it as we were finishing our last bites of food. It took 3 or four requests to finally get the check.
On the way out — there was another service tray right next to the door — piled high with dirty dishes… as a bookend to the other service tray we had seen on the way into the restaurant. which was till piled high with dirty dishes and uneaten food.
Maybe this is their way of advertising ‘hey, we’re very popular, lots of people have been here already’ — but to me it just looked like a warning of a disinterested staff, manager, or owner.
In any event — why would the manager (I assume it was him standing next to the front door giving direction to the staff) or head waiter/​host (who also hung out in the entry by the front door) — choose to put service trays for dirty dishes next to both the entrance and exit of their restaurant? Next time I go to a restaurant and see trays of dirty dishes greeting me — I think it will be a hint to go to the other restaurant in the neighborhood that is well known for brunch.
So — while it looks like dinner would be the better time to go here — whoever is managing the brunch has their work cut out for them both in the kitchen and service. I can’t imagine that the chef in the kitchen for brunch is the same one that generated good reviews for dinner.
These things can easily be fixed… I hope its soon…

Wonderful pre-​show dinner for two, just 2 blocks from Bellas Artes performing center. Very French, totally pricey but great for couples looking for a good French menu away from tostones and fried fish…

This place is sophisticated and expensive but totally worth it like the excellent champagnes that decorate the walls. It’s an ideal compliment to a visit to the museo de arte down the road. I had a croque Monsieur sandwich which was sublime. I’m not usually a fan of fluffy textures, however I’m now a convert to fluffy cheese. The frites were crunchy on the outside and soft and airy inside. The salad lightly dressed. The staff was welcoming and attentive. I would love to try the brunch next time. If you want something classy and romantic. Go!

a friend who is a local brought us here, and brought an out of town friend with him.
AMBIANCE: 4 stars
— really felt like a parisian bistro. the interior design, layout of the restaurant, chalkboard, accent of the owner
SERVICE: 4 stars
— very attentive and timely
FOOD: 4 stars
— ONION SOUP: tasty. husband appreciated it cuz it wasn’t as salty as most other french onion soups he’s had
— CREAM VEGETABLE SOUP: needed salt/​pepper
— WHOLE/​DEBONED TROUT IN OLIVE OIL WITH SLICED ALMONDS ON TOP AND MASHED POTATO SIDE: excellent. best whole trout i’ve ever had. fresh. tasty. even deboned, still had pesky bones to contend with, but i don’t think that’s ever not a problem. mashed potatoes were great creamy texture
— FRENCH FRIES: well done. crispy outside, fluffy inside
— husband’s STEAK TARTAR: he liked. came with greens
— friend’s FILET MIGNON: cooked to his liking
— other friend’s SALMON: cooked to his liking.
everyone polished off their plates
DESSERT: 4 stars
— crème brûlée: winner!
— lemon tart: lemon part yum. crust sucked
would def go back and try other things on the menu!

The Bistro of Wait, that’s the name it should have. waited almost two hours for Egg Benedicts, and then they tell me my order went to another table. The waiters are terrible, horrible service. Can’t rate the food cause it never came out of the kitchen !!!

We come to PR often My wife had been there for lunch with friends and liked it so we decided to try it for dinner
Like others say, it is very French, not a single local dish. I had the duck breast with a delicious sauce and she had the moules with pommes frits also very good We finished it off with a delicious tarte a tatin. Staff was very courteous ‚
If you are looking for a restaurant with a nice atmosphere, good service and delicious French food in San Juan you should try this Bistro

My fiancé, her parents and I headed here after we tried to go to Jose Enrique for dinner but were not really excited to have to wait 2 hours to be seated. I was kind of surprised it was so crowded on a Tuesday evening, but we decided to move on to another place around the Corner called Bistro de Paris.
The feeling of the place was spectacular. It whisked me away to a Parisian state of mind. The menu was entirely in French and Spanish, so if you didnt speak or read either it was a bit of a challenge, but it was fun nonetheless. They had a ton of great traditional French dishes to choose from. We started out with the country pork terrine, and then I ordered the Bœuf bourguignon, or red wine braised beef short ribs, while my fiancé order seared scallops in a cream curry sauce.
The country pork terrine was absurdly delicious. They served it in a traditional French style with the terrine on bottom, and a layer of creamy fat on top. Getting a bit of each and smearing it on the baguette provided with an additional kiss of mustard and a cornichon pickle, left me in a state of euphoria. Damn that was good.
Unfortunately though, my main course and dessert didnt measure up to the terrine. The sauce on my beef was fantastic, but the texture wasnt right. It was chewy, and definitely not in a good way. The flavor of the sauce was rich and fantastic though. The mac and cheese on the side was stellar. I dont know what kind of cheese they used, but it had a really nutty flavor to it, and it was scolding hot the entire meal. My fiancé’s scallop dish however was outstanding. The scallops were seared so deeply that they had begun to crack like ice, and the creamy curry sauce they were served with only enhanced the flavor of the entire dish. I dont normally think of curry in French cuisine, but this was a spectacular use of it.
The dessert was pretty forgettable all together. I ordered a flourless chocolate cake that was very rich, but very bitter and very dry. I really wasnt a fan to be honest. I was really excited about the tarte tatin, but when it came out it didnt really measure up to others I have had. The apples were very thick and they made it difficult to eat. I didnt really enjoy their texture either as they were very mushy.
A few ups and downs, but I think this place is worth a visit for sure. I would definitely go back!

Usually a very friendly wait staff. Good service and very good food out of the kitchen!

Excellent, Excellent, Excellent. Great jewel steps away from the Museo de Arte de PR. We had Mussel and French Fries (I felt like in a little café at Bruges) and a Salmon. Wine list was small but classic. The chocolate cake was great. Décor make you feel like in Paris along with music. Only recommendation: eliminate the tv from the Bar. Great place, great food, great experience!!!
Second time around: amazing!!! Great food, great atmosphere, Filet Mignon was perfect and Ratatouille a great addition. Pudding with chocolate cake to die for. Decent wine list with couple of «sleepers» on it that are the recipe for a great evening.

Beautiful restaurant, really takes you to beautiful Paris… but our selection from the menu was not good. Onion soup was ok, the vegetable soup had no flavor whatsoever. The waiter didn’t offer any wine or drinks. Our main entrée was the agenau confit aux flageolets, the lamb was tender, but lacked flavor, the canellini beans were raw and way too cold. The short ribs beef a cuison… Was just ok, macarroni didn’t impress either. crème brulèe was really good. sorry but this is a restaurant i would not recommend. Bit pricey for a casual dinner.

Worst service.
We went to have brunch and left feeling so dissatisfied.
Would not recommend it at all.

Authentic French restaurant in the heart of San Juan.
I would have never expected to find true French food in this location, but I had a craving for French Onion Soup, so I decided to try it. I lived 10 years in France and this place would be considered an excellent traditional restaurant even in Paris.
We tried the onion soup (very good, albeit a little low in salt) and the steak au poivre (don’t be fooled, it is not a steak, it is a very large piece of excellent tenderloin) which comes with the gratin dauphinoise, made to perfection.
As dessert we shared a profiterole, also very good.
I will certainly come back!

I was surprised that this restaurant didn’t show up before in Unilocal.It is one of the best in Puerto Rico. Prices are reasonable and the food is wonderful! It is walking distance from the Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico so if you are there, I highly recommend the visit. If you know and love French food THIS is the place to go.