I had the most wonderful lunch and service by Julie. She was so kind and caretaking. I will simply be back because of her. The octopus was pretty good. See you soon Bistro 31, your service is top notch! read more

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Rude hostess and manager. Upon arrival, without even asking if we had a reservation, they immediately said that they were only seating people with reservations. We went to OpenTable to see if there were any openings, lo and behold, there was an availability in 5min. We booked it immediately and went back to the hostess with our reservation. She looked shocked and irritated (even made an "ugh" sound). She then told us she couldn't see the reservation on her end, got her manager, and he told us the same thing. We showed our reservation confirmation to them, and you could see that they were still reluctant to seat us. This was 5:30pm, so the restaurant was basically empty. Finally, the manager said he'll only give us a patio seating because he hasn't been taking reservations for outside seating for a week due to the rain so we could only sit outside. My friend's 6 year old daughter was complaining of being cold, so my friend gave her daughter her own cardigan. The waiter they assigned us was the only minority waiter in the whole restaurant, and we were all minorities (was this a coincidence?). He turned out to be EXCELLENT. The only shining light of this whole experience. We tipped him 25% because he provided great service. We only ordered a few appetizers and drinks because it was our HH get together, and our bill came out to be over $300 (close to $400 after tip). Would only give it 2 stars, but adding an extra star because of our waiter. read more

This is a hot spot for all the beautiful people. Went there for a birthday dinner. 6 of us. I ordered a cocktail and twice it came out wrong. I. Observed several drinks from other tables being returned to the bar. The service is impeccable but the food wasn't that noteworthy especially for the price point. Be prepared to drop some serious bank there. I had a special; pasta with snow crab and shrimp, delish! We ordered multiple appetizers all good but again, small. My date had the salmon which was just ok , nothing special. He later told me I prepare better salmon than what he had. Since I was the guest of honor i didn't say much. Again, the service was out standing! I don't go to a restaurant simply for the service. For that price it better encompass everything; ambience, food and service but most especially food. Nice try Bistro 31! Maybe next time read more

This place is a gem in Highland Park. I always have an amazing experience and there is always something for everyone. Wine list is amazing and thier cocktails are on point. There is always a rotating menu of greatness here. read more

Very pricy! I had the lobster bisque and lobster ravioli. Not sure they do lobster anything so well. My husband loved the scallop and pasta special as well as the chopped salad. Had to ask for a side of ice 3 times-even though the server said I just want you happy. Just visiting Dallas, will not be back. read more

For my four year Anniversary milestone, I already had my mind made up in advance to celebrate at this very restaurant. Couple of factors that influenced me was the opportunity to be immersed in the Highland Park neighborhood while enjoying dinner at an upscale restaurant and of-course dining on fabulous cuisines. Although I was late for my reservervation due to work related matters, upon arrival, the hostess greeted me with the utmost warmth and cheerful attitude which was appreciated and led us to a beautiful table overlooking the dining room. Once we sat down, I quickly noticed how beautiful and enchanting the restaurant looked. Walls were adorned with beautiful art pieces and the ceiling was draped with glass chandeliers which add to it's charm. I felt taken away as if being in southern France. Ironically our server came by to greet us in a seemingly european accent and proceeded to take our wine order and went over the daily fish and entree specials. Despite the delicious and memorable descriptions, i already had my mind made up. For entrees, i ordered the Tagliolini pasta which incidentally had all my favorites including wild mushrooms, sirloin steak , hand cured pancetta and goat cheese. It paired nicely with the Merriman Pinot which by admission, i had several of. Moreover, despite being on a low carb diet, i just couldnt resist the delicious warm sourdough bread and butter which teased me endlessly which i graviously succumb to! Service was absolute perfection. We had numerous visits from both the service and management staff alike ensuring we were enjoying our anniversary dinner. The high point of the evening was when they served their signature house dessert accompanied by sparklers which was a classy touch! Needless to say, we were blown away by the gesture. What a way to end a great meal! Thanks Bistro 31! read more

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My wife and I love French food and Bistro 31 is a hidden gem! The tables are packed close and has a French bistro feel to it. We felt like we were back in Paris! The food is amazing and priced fairly. The staff is very attentive but a little too attentive for my liking. read more

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Where do I begin? In theory I could want to withhold a star for the fact I felt like second fiddle to my son, but that in itself should bring this up to six! Stephen, our server, is an absolute gem. Menu suggestions were on point, a mocktail the size of my sons head served, and helping to keep a young grade schooler content so mom and dad have an equally enjoyable experience in a place not geared for most kids (full disclosure before you rush in with your kiddos, our guy is a bit of an anomaly with dining out). We dined on the burrata watermelon salad (with balsamic reduction added as suggested), the seasonal soup - cucumber pea gazpacho with the slightest hint of (cayenne?) spice that left a nice tingle mouth feel, lobster bisque so creamy the spoon might stand in it (in a good way!), octopus salad, some raw fish I didn't eat but my husband loved, and a crime brûlée with the perfect crust and a touch of raspberry at the bottom which was a delightful surprise. Suburban life and Covid isolation have dulled my dining expectations to good food and polite service. Thank you Stephen and Bistro 31 for reminding me that a meal out is an experience to be SAVORED, both for the palate and the mindset! Counting the days till my next Dallas outing so I can get my hands on that Carpaccio! read more

We had a great time! The food, atmosphere, and wait staff were terrific! Highland park is a very nice place to shop and eat!

Brunch at Bistro 31 is okay. The vibe is very "snooty highland park" which is to be expected. The prices are moderate, which is surprising. But the menu and the actual food are both just fine. If you need to impress out of town friends with a last minute brunch reservation, go to Bistro 31, take them shopping around Highland Park Village, then hit Honor Bar. The most memorable part will not be brunch. read more

Bistro 31 is a European spot in a great location - Highland Park. I came here with my girl friends for lunch and we all enjoyed our food and drinks. Great service, as well! The Maine Lobster Ravoli was really good, although I didn't get a picture. read more

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Came for Sunday brunch -- the blonde round waitress middle to older age has to go. Terrible attitude, wrong order, racist, and talks about customers behind their backs to other waiters/waitresses. Her name was Katie/Kacie? Order vegetarian omelette, and it came full of sausages... my girlfriend asked for hot sauce and her response was "we don't have salsa" ? read more

I had a wonderful business dinner here with an amazing client. The service was awesome and the food was exceptional. I ordered the filet and it was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The Dover Sol was amazing and the presentation was impressive. This is fine dining worthy of the Dallas food scene. read more

Mediocre food and ridiculous prices for the quality. Service felt rushed from the moment we sat down. Atmosphere was loud and grimy.

I had fish, my husband had shrimp. The portions are very small. We came home and found ourselves hungry and snacking. Great cocktails and lovely setting. The service was fantastic. read more

Mimosa and food 10/10, very nice location, the fires omg almost bite my tongue off. Perfect for brunch read more

Bistro 31 - French Near Me - Dallas, Texas

BISTRO 31 @bistro31dallas Another nice place to celebrate the holidays with friends! Food and ambience is spot on especially with the bright Christmas lights around Highland Park Village! This is your sign to make a reservation for your holiday get together! @edwardcruz2020 @kirbydeleon_ #dallas #restaurant #foodie #happyhour #mixology #whenarewegoing #wegottoeat #culturemapdal #dallaslovelist #papercitydallas #dallasfoodie read more

Food was great! Service was amazing, the ambiance was spectacular & my server Ivan was fantastic !!!

We showed up an hour and a half early for our reservation on a packed and cold Friday night. The General Manager Michael smiled like we were doing him a favor by coming early. He squeezed us into a cute table by the window. The meal and the service were excellent, the wine was amazing. I am only sorry that we were too full for dessert. I am not in Dallas often, but am already looking forward to my next visit, which will certainly include a return to Bistro 31! read more

I've been coming to lounge 31 for the last 4 years and the girls they have working now are absolutely low tier. I tried to pay the rest of my tab and the girl tried to get us "blacklisted" I asked her for a receipt of our tab to see what the rest of the charge was for and she made us leave, asked her manager to "never let us in again" because I asked for a receipt. I don't wanna talk to the assistant manager I want to talk to the founder and main manager of the institution. Fed up with the behavior of HP village at this rate. read more

Bistro is absolutely wonderful!! The best! I've been dining there for several years and when it came time to plan a venue for a wedding reception/dinner, Bistro 31 was the obvious choice. Manager Michael, Event planner Marquee, and my party's personal "director" Stephen made certain that our celebration evening was flawlessly executed. To welcome our guests upstairs, yummy appetizers and Prosecco were served. I had provided gold sanding sugar to rim the flutes and Stephen made certain they were exactly as requested. Our low cocktail tables had candles and my bridal bouquet was in place when our guests arrived. After about 45 minutes, Stephen then directed us all downstairs to our reserved tables. It was stunningly set just as I had discussed with Marquee the month before. I provided linen napkins, napkin rings, candles, and Place cards with a seating chart. Marquee had set up a meeting with a florist, Cynthia, to do the centerpieces. They were both fabulous to work with from start to finish. I was delighted to walk in from my wedding ceremony to see it all come together. Now.... the food!!!! Wow!!! Was it ever awesome!!!!! Our guests were singing chef's praises the entire evening. Delivery, temperature, etc.. was all perfection. Lobster bisque and salad for starters... then entrees. Some had the chicken ... OH MY SOUL. 3 of us had it because Stephen said it was his favorite thing on the menu. Of all the times I've eaten at Bistro, I've never ordered the chicken. I've been missing OUT! Thank you, Stephen for the great advice. It's just unbelievable. So moist, perfectly seasoned. Like no chicken you've ever tasted anywhere. Some guests had steak, others had fish. Rave reviews from everyone. On everything. Wine service was exactly as we had planned with Michael earlier. By about 8 pm, every seat in the entire place was taken and the noise level had reached fever pitch. However, Stephen's % attention to our tables, made it seem like we were the only guests in the house. When it came time for us to cut our wedding cake, Stephen was right by our side to assist. ( Michael and Marquee had given me the name of the most fabulous pastry chef.... Arielle's Pastryworks. Wowzer!!! She is a Star!) Stephen even took great pictures of us while we were exchanging bites, as our photographer was already gone. One of the many highlights of our special evening, was a surprise visit from Mr. Lombardi, Bistro's owner. He shared cake and champagne with us and our guests. What a great way to end a perfect evening. On Sunday, we went by to gather our "stuff" and the rest of the wedding cake ; Stephen had everything cleaned, boxed and waiting by the door. He had even boxed the remainder of our cake and refrigerated it overnight. Then, he loaded it all into our car. No where else I know of offers this level of true personal caring service. Kudos to Michael, Marquee, the entire staff, and especially Stephen at Bistro 31 for an extra special night to remember. You guys are simply the best! Love to you all!!!! read more

We stopped by without a reservation on a busy Saturday evening and were seated quickly and without issue. We had amazing service throughout our meal by all the staff. The food was absolutely amazing. The octopus and lobster bisque were some of the best we've ever tried and the desserts prepared by the pastry chef, Nancy were absolutely delicious. We will definitely be coming back when we are in Dallas again. read more

Great service and very clean and organized restaurant but the tiny fettuccini pasta that costs $40 couldn't fill up a 5 year old. The food was very generic and quite bland. I could've bought a better tasting pasta for less than half the price all over DFW. read more

First time coming here and will definitely be back! The food was excellent. Their pastas were super good and they cooked our steak to perfection. The staff was great as well. Ken was our waiter and I would definitely recommend asking for him. He was super attentive and we came for our birthday and he came out with two deserts at the end for us! This is definitely one of my new favorite restaurants! read more

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Excellent appetizers. Good drinks. A bit pricy though. This is the upstairs lounge part of the "Bistro". Would expect these types of prices for the downstairs part of the restaurant. read more

Had Easter Brunch here. Very good. Probably one of the best Lobster Bisques I've ever had. I don't remember our server's name, but she was amazing and attentive. This would be a great date place. Only reason for the 4 stars is pricing, but it is in the beautiful atmosphere of Highland Park Village ‍ read more

WONDERFUL! We hosted a bridal brunch here and I couldn't be happier. All the food here is good. Try the tuna with avocado and mango to start. To drink you have to order the Bistro 31. Their signature drink is lip-smacking good. Service was impeccable. Of course we gals, all dressed to the nines, drinking and noshing, and snapping pics, and opening gifts were quite a handful. But the servers did a terrific job taking care of us. Ray and his team were a huge help. He made sure all the little details were taken care of: like the side table for purses and gifts and the perfect balance of menu options and the constant refill on our drinks. We all had such a great meal and such a great time. Thanks to Bistro 31. read more

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Would give this place a review, but after the second cocktail I blacked out! Hmmm......The bouncer and dark haired waitress were very rude!! read more

Bistro 31 - French Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The food, the ambiance, the people make it a great place to dine, morning, noon and night.

Service was excellent!! Food was acceptable and ambiance was nice. One of us enjoyed a strawberry specialty drink it was delightful

I've been here many times, but after my most recent dinner I feel compelled to write a review. One simply cannot go wrong with Bistro 31. The food is always solid, but more than that, the service is always friendly, very polished, and attentive; and the manager, Michael, charmingly works the room. There's a reason this place is always packed (mostly with loyal regulars). Such a neighborhood gem. read more

Great place, I'm surprised that it doesn't have 4 or 5 stars, everything is good here, the food, the atmosphere! Thanks to Michael again! read more

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I just simply adore this place!!!! Came in for a late lunch on a Saturday and as always not disappointed. My only regret is that I came in late a missed the lunch menu. Was really looking forward to their lobsters salad. Oh well! Instead had the Spaghetti Chitarra with Lobster Bolognes... what a treat!!! My husband had the Tomato bisque soup and the Chopped salad with shrimp, it looked delish. For dessert we split the Pear and Mascarpone Tart, Blueberry Compote, Pecan Crumble with Vanilla Gelato. In summary; HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! read more

Absolutely love this place for being what it is. Mature, authentic, stellar and delicious all while being very approachable. Old school in many ways and that's a great thing. Fantastic cocktails all your classic favorites, excellent wines. This isn't a cheap restaurant so expect to spend a few bucks. The beef carpaccio appetizer is quite good for an appetizer, the burrata salad is a great shareable it's so flavorful and fresh with the amazing marinaded heirloom tomatoes, cheese and olive oil. I had the honey glazed carrots and tried the roasted Brussels, both excellent. Grilled salmon and the risotto are fantastic choices and highly recommended. Valet parking is right in front next to The Honor bar, simple as it gets. Spend some time shopping in the world class village before or after. All the top brands you'd expect from Somewhere like Highland Park. Situated in a beautifully maintained outdoor space. read more

Came here for Saturday brunch after Thanksgiving and it was only about 1/3 full at 12:30pm. Sat on the lovely patio and had absolutely superb service. We were checked on multiple times by staff and management, which was appreciated since we had a group of 8. The food is phenomenal, but could use a little perking up on the presentation. Fantastic menu with a chef who clearly knows how to combine flavors. We were offered a croissant basket and I'm so glad we gave in, because the croissants were AMAZING, especially the almond one. Solid, foamy cappuccino. Pasta specials were a bit pricey considering the time of day, but high-quality ingredients justified the price (scallops, crab, etc). The brunch menu itself was $12-19/item, which seemed reasonable for such a nice restaurant located in Highland Park Village. I ordered the salmon benedict, which had beautiful, purple beet-marinated smoked salmon. Superb alternative to the utterly blah Mi Cocina (which had a line out the door for some reason). Their cocktails are overpriced though. $19 for a Maker's Mark cocktail? I'll have water.. read more

This is just a great place to be. I took a date her and boy we had a great time. The bouncer is very good looking and drinks were good. Great service read more

We went to dinner here for a friend's birthday. He lives in Highland Park and likes to eat at HP Village since it is local for him. We have come here several times in the past. The dinner was delicious. The staff was very attentive. My wife had the Bistro Salad and I had the Chopped Salad to start. Both were very tasty. My wife elected to the Salmon Risotto that was off the menu. I tried the Roasted All Natural Chicken. Both were very tasty but not too overwhelming in richness given that this is French food. The flavors were light and delicate. We finished off with Desserts which included Nutella Tiramasu and Pear and Mascarpone Tart. It was very tasty but not too sweet. We all paired our dinners with a glass of wine and the Wine List is more than adequate. The great thing about having dinner at this place is that you can upstairs and have drinks in a lounge environment. There is music playing. Some folks are having drinks while others are have sushi. You will probably run into someone you know there.... It is great price point for HP Village. Will most definitely come back again. read more

It is not one single item that was not perfect during our visit to Bistro 31. The maître d' was efficient, kind, and knowledgeable. Our waiter, Erwin, spoiled us rotten with recommendations for drinks, appetizers, and main entrées. Goodness, I cannot even say how special we found our visit to be. Every delicious nuance and attention to detail was provided. We had a variety of foods and enjoyed all of them. The staff and management were in top form. We will certainly be back very soon! read more

Very nice meal tonight. All selections were tasty and well prepared. One tiny critique. One person in our group ordered beer and the rest of us ordered wine pairing. The beer was served but not the first round of wine. We waited and waited and finally had to ask for it. read more

This place is so fun- trendy and upscale, with indoor and outdoor options. Seating upstairs is usually first come, first serve. Great weeknight business dinner spot and fantastic people watching. They have a nice light viognier to sip on the patio and a broad selection of wins overall. I most recently enjoyed the off menu special of salmon and scallops on a bed of risotto. Delicious! Still light, even with the risotto. Tuna tartare and lamb meatballs are great shareable apps! read more

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