I've long been a fan of Bistro Eloise and I've never had a bad dish there. This most recent time, I grabbed some girlfriends who have never been and we took advantage of their restaurant week menu. On a Thursday night it was quiet with only a few tables taken. Our waiter was wonderful. I started out with the Salmon Tartare which was served with toast and a salad. The salmon was delicious and so flavorful. For the main course I opted for the Steak Frites, served with a green peppercorn sauce and salad. It was wonderful, the steak was cooked and seasoned perfectly and the sauce was a nice accompaniment. They also have awesome fries. The others also loved the Duck Leg Confit and the Scampi Risotto. On to dessert and they were all sublime, I tasted them all. The Creme Brulee was lucious, the Chocolate Mousse was decadent with rich chocolate notes and the Il Fouttante was amazing. If you've never had Il Fouttante, it is a meringue floating in creme anglaise, their version was topped with caramel and pistachios; it was excellent. All the newbies agreed with how great it was and they want to return. As always Bistro Eloise delivered a fantastic dinner. read more

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Who needs a passport when Queens has France? Took my sons to Bistro Eloise for the France vs. Morocco World Cup match, and the atmosphere was electric! Nothing beats watching world-class soccer in a cozy French bistro packed with fans cheering every kick. Before the game even got going, they welcomed us with warm, perfectly baked French bread and butter. That's how you know you're off to a good start. We kicked things off with the Beef Bourguignon, and wow... rich, tender, and packed with flavor. Next came the Grilled Octopus & Chorizo with paprika butter roasted fingerling potatoes--smoky, perfectly cooked, and absolutely worth ordering. Then came the heavyweight champion: Le Steak Frites. A perfectly medium-rare grass-fed strip steak covered in a green peppercorn white sauce with crispy fries. Zero complaints. Just clean plates. The match was exciting, the food was outstanding, and for a couple of hours it honestly felt like we were sitting in a little corner of Paris instead of Queens. Final verdict: I came for the World Cup, stayed for the steak, and left wondering if I should start saying "oui" instead of "yeah." If the French eat like this every day... I finally understand why they don't rush through dinner. read more

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Our friends who live in Queens are regulars here. We met for lunch on Father's Day. Normally on weekends, they have a brunch menu but today, they had an abbreviated diner menu. I stated with an appetizer special, blue point oysters, great. My wife and I shared the Boeuf Bourguignon, Slowly braised beef in red wine and with mushrooms and baco served over mashed potato. It was very good. For dessert, we tried the Chocolate Lava Cake, excellent choice. read more

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This was a cute bistro. It's small but unique and has its own boutique like vibe. The staff there spoke French which was affirming. I think my favorite thing were the crepes! It was so fresh, soft and crunchy edges. The dinner dishes were French inspired. I ordered the duck. It was cooked to medium which was beautiful. The skin was just a little burnt and crunchy. Not sure if that was intentional. One tip: if you could switch your side dish to be the potato gratin, get it. You can definitely taste the love in it. The physical restaurant is narrow and small. As a family with a stroller, it's not stroller friendly but they accommodated. I did observe that there were no children at this restaurant. At the same time, it could be a great local date night spot. read more

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Wait staff was friendly and food arrived quickly. Everything I tried was great! Would definitely go again to try more items from the menu. read more

A true hidden gem!! I was craving steak frites and usually go to my spots in Brooklyn or Manhattan, but I thought let's see what Queens has to offer. To my surprise, I found this adorable little bistro right next to a popular French bakery. I got so excited, booked a same-day reservation (I recommend making a reservation). The place is super cute with charming Parisian decor and a cozy vibe. Our waitress was so sweet, and as soon as we walked in, it smelled amazing. We started with the escargot, which was delicious (the bread it came with was so good), and of course, I went for the steak frites. It honestly was one of the best I've ever had. The peppercorn sauce was incredible, and even the salad was delicious with such a good dressing. We were too full for dessert, but their menu looked amazing. I'm definitely coming back to try the crème brûlée! I can't believe this place has been around for six years and I never knew. Truly a hidden gem and worth visiting from any borough. They also have a sister spot in the city, La Toute Va Bien, which I'd love to try too. Highly recommend this place for a date night, family dinner, or a fun outing with your girls. Can't wait to go back! read more

Bistro Eloise - French Restaurant - Steak frites - French Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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Tasty food. That was a real france baguette. Interesting food. They took way too long for the food to come out. everybody was waiting forever. we waited for 2 hours. read more

It was ok, quite pricey actually (+) services was ok (+) space inside was a bit small/tiny, hard to maneuver (-) their brunch menu had only 4 selections (-) I don't think they're $$ , they're probably $$$. Their mains were average around $30 per dish. We ordered a seafood linguine which was off menu/their special for day, it was $45. The noodles were not enough for my 4 year old so you can imagine how small it was. We asked for more noodles on the side and that was another $8. Meaning we spent $53 on a kids meal lol. They were on the pricier side. read more

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Came here for dinner with family. Service was good. We were seated right away. The food is french inspired. We ordered the pate, scallops, and charcuterie for appetizers. Get the pate, it is delicious. I had the beef bourguignon for an entree and it was flavorful. They give you a good amount of food and you won't go home hungry at all. The drinks were tasty and strong. I would come here to try their other dishes. read more

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Bistro Eloise is wonderful! The French Toast with Nutella Drizzle is a consistent comfort food. The Steak Sandwich is pretty good. At Dinner, you can't go wrong with the Steak au Poivre, the Cotelettes d'Agneau or the Boeuf Bourguignon. Tuna Tartare is a consistent appetizer. If you are looking to try Escargot, the Escargots au beurre persille is a great place to start your journey. read more

I love this place !! 5 stars !! Strongly recommended The food is amazing , the ambience is great , a great place to enjoy a delicious European meal !! read more

This place is the bomb! True affordable French dining. I get the escargot, the French onion soup, and finish off with the house pate, which comes with a small side of salad greens. It never varies, lol. I keep telling myself that next time, I'm going to get something different...but I never do. . read more

Not thrilled today. Came in with some friends at 6:30...didnt get drinks til 7:30...appetizers and bread 7:45. Entrees 8:45...Food was just ok today. To their defense it was super busy. I really feel they forgot about our order because other people who came in after us ate and left while we were still waiting. read more

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We've been going here for years and all of the food is delicious! Big ups to the cod in champagne sauce. The staff is very friendly and the ambience is tres chic! Definitely feels like a French bistro. Prices can be on the higher side but everything is worth it. Why they didn't get 5-stars: Service. That is the only problem that I have here is the service is hit or miss. Sometimes it's good but most times it's spotty, depending on how busy they are. read more

Bistro Eloise - French Restaurant - Boeuf borgonignon is outstanding and very authentic. - French Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Ate here today by myself on a warm Easter afternoon for lunch. I had ordered and got the French onion soup as my appetizer, codfish au champagne as my entree and chocolate mousse for dessert that it tasted really good and savory. The service there was also attentive and understanding that luckily I got seated fast as possible without a reservation that I should've reserved it but next time I will in advance. I couldn't agree more about it. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time. read more

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One of the best French restaurants that I have been to in a while. Wow this was delicious! Excellent service and the staff were so sweet to my baby, giving her bread and suggesting what to order for her to eat. The restaurant is in a shopping center in Jackson Heights, so there is parking. Hard to get to on the subway as it is a good 12-15 min drive from Roosevelt Ave station. Well worth it. My whole family enjoyed the food, French decor; paintings. The French onion soup was melt in your mouth delicious. I ordered the moulles frites and it was incredible. My grandmother had the tastiest duck and my husband's chicken cordon blue was divine. My mother ordered the bouillabaisse, which was also delicious. We ended the meal with lattes, flan, and crepes. Dreaming about this meal I will be running back. read more

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Wow wow wow!!! I had my birthday dinner as a party of 8 with a baby as well. The service from the moment we walked in to the moment we left was superb! Everything I tasted just melted in my mouth and made me so happy! I started with the one course I remembered to take a picture of the shrimp in garlic butter sauce. This was divine. One of the most flavorful mouthfuls I've ever had at a French restaurant. Shrimp cooked perfectly and the sauce is even better. It makes you keep eating the baguette after as the sauce is so addicting on the fresh bread. For my main I had the veal stew. So flavorful with very soft melt in your mouth meat and perfectly cooked veggies. For dessert we had French cheesecake, chocolate mousse and crepes Suzette. All the desserts were delicious . Run don't walk to Bistro Eloise read more

Bistro Eloise - French Restaurant - Shrimp with garlic butter - French Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Loved the food. Very nice staff. I came in early in the afternoon and it was a cozy vibe read more

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Hidden find. What's not to like? From escargots to tuna tartare and classic steak frites. Great atmosphere as well.

Oh this was such a great find. Off the beaten path in some shopping plaza but the food was fresh and delicious. Let's not even discuss the chocolate mousse. It's out of this world. The restaurant is quaint and cute. The service was prompt and friendly. I'd certainly come back. read more

I went to Bistro Eloise for dinner on a Thursday night for my partner's bday. He loves French food and I know this place is authentic. Food: 3/5 I like French food, but today the kitchen was backed up. Some dishes were total misses, like: - the lobster bisque, watery without the dairy - the oysters, still attached to their shells and okay sized - seafood linguine, very salty and not hot from the kitchen - scallop risotto, they did not use the right grain However, other dishes were wins: - cheesecake, nice sauce and solid - steak tartare, love the fresh egg yolk - ofc the bread!! I think they did okay, in terms of food. But, a disappointment from my last visit. Service: 3/5 Maybe it was because they were busy, but we waited over 30 mins between courses. First was oysters , then the soup and tartare, and finally our main course. The kitchen was backed up, the servicers were so busy on the floor the only update we got was, "wait 2 more mins." Candidly, it is not their fault and the labor shortage is real, but it really killed the experience for me. All in all, I would still go back but I was disappointed from my first time coming. I will probably not do specials going forward. read more

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I've been to Bistro Eloise twice; both times to celebrate my birthday! This may be a start of a new tradition! Bistro Eloise is fantastic. They serve all the classic French dishes that everyone craves. The problem is picking which dishes to order! What a menu! On this visit, 3 of us shared the following dishes: -- Escargot ($12/6pcs): incredibly delicious dish! The snails were perfection and the garlic butter herb sauce is to die for. Don't forget to dip the French bread into the sauce. Don't waste a single drop of the sauce! -- Mussels ($22): This is an entree, but we ordered this as an appetizer. The generous amount of mussels came in a pot; served in a white wine broth, with french fries on the side. Another outstanding dish. Even the French fries were great! We ended up asking to take home the leftover broth since it was so good. Don't waste the broth! -- Duck a L'Orange ($33): The duck breast is cooked to your preference ( rare, med, wed-done, etc). We ordered it medium, and it came out perfectly. It was served in an orange sauce, with garlicky string beans and a buttery mashed potato. The portion size was very generous, and we ate every single bit of it. Just delicious! Great dish and highly recommended. -- Baby Lamb Chops ($35/3 Chops): The lamb Chops are cooked to your preference (we ordered medium), and is served with asparagus and a buttery mashed potato. We were all happy that both of our dishes were served with mashed potatoes because it was THAT good! The lamb chops were very flavorful and tender. Another great dish. -- Lemon and Sugar Crepes ($9): this dessert was minimally sweet, which we liked; light and tasty! (If you like very, very sweet desserts, this dessert may not be for you). -- ile Flottante (floating Island) ($12): I've never had this before and it was a nice surprise! Toasted merengue on top of a delicious sauce. This was another dessert which was not overly sweet, which we loved. Very light, and a perfect way to end our decadent meal. What a fabulous birthday treat! I would return to Bistro Eloise anytime; not just for my birthday! Service and hospitality were wonderful! Restroom was super clean. Plenty of free parking, as this restaurant is located in a small shopping center. The owners of Bistro Eloise also owned Cote Soleil in Sunnyside, Queens, and Chez Olivia in Astoria, Queens. Sadly, both restaurants are now closed. But they also have a restaurant in Manhattan called Le Tout Va Bien, located on 51st St (between 8th/9th Ave). read more

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My husband and I found this hidden gem in Queens, and we decided to have brunch here on one Saturday. The staff were so helpful and friendly, and we loved the brunch menu! The French onion soup was delicious. We look forward to another date here! read more

Bistro Eloise - French Restaurant - French Onion Soup Gratine - French Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

I had an absolutely gorgeous meal here the other night! The entrees are all priced so respectfully for the serving sizes, and what a great variety as well. My friend and I shared the baked brie as an appetizer which was really delicious. It was drizzled with honey and balsamic glaze, it complimented the baguette. The beef bourguignon.... It was just SO flavorful! I went the American way and ordered the Eloise burger and by golly, was it massive. Topped with a piece of brie, I was absolutely stuffed at the end of the meal. 10/10 read more

What a hidden gem. Tucked away in an unassuming strip mall in East Elmhurst is probably one of the best French restaurants there is in this part of Queens. Came here during the week for dinner and this place was absolutely packed. We were still able to get a table in the restaurant's covered outdoor expansion that must be left over from COVID. The proper interior of this restaurant was much cozier and decorated, but the food tastes the same no matter where you sit, so whatever. We split a bottle of wine to start, then had foie gras as an appetizer which was excellent. For our mains we both went with the Boeuf Borguignon which was a giant proportion, I ended up taking half of it home. It was melt in your mouth tender and absolutely delicious. Our waitress was French which added to the authenticity and vibes here. If you're craving French food and live nearby, highly recommend. read more

I always enjoy coming here whenever I pick up or drop anyone off at La Guardia. The owner madam is always gracious and peppers her speech with French. The background music is decidedly French bistro. It makes you feel like you're in France. Tonight I've had a glass of Cotes de Rhone. The special soup is squash which is tasty and hits the spot! For dinner there's sea scallops on risotto. Amazingly fresh and delicious. This is all just so delightful and relaxing. Glad to be here. read more

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I swear I was on an episode of "No Reservations" when I pulled into the strip mall Bistro Eloise is located in. I didn't know what to expect, but everything my friend raved about this place was spot on. Get ready for some authentic French cuisine and European hospitality. Our server was a ninja in not spilling a drop of our filled to the brim dirty martinis. The filet minion and scallop risotto specials that evening were sublime as was their traditional Ile flouttante dessert. It felt like a childhood birthday party in your mouth - every kind of creamy and crunchy sweetness was present in each bite. The best ending to our experience was the complimentary glass of champagne served with a "thank you for coming." I can see why the locals pack this place every night. I would be right at home nestled in Eloise's cozy atmosphere. read more

It's been a while since I've done French cuisine in Queens so when the opportunity arose, I jumped at the chance. First, this is one of those rare instances where there is parking. Located in the corner of a shopping center, you have a good shot of finding a spot event though the shopping center can get busy. Not a huge bistro but just the right size with a place to dine both in and outside. I was late to my scheduled lunch but the server did a great job of spacing everything out and getting our meals to us almost at the same time. I had the Croque Madame and it was delightful. For what could be a heavy sandwich was not heavy at all. The bechamel sauce was very good. The cheese was the perfect amount of melty. Not to be overlooked was the side salad that came with the sandwich. I don't know what kind of dressing that was on it, I'm guessing a Dijon vinaigrette, but I would buy bottles of whatever it was. We concluded lunch with a sweet crepe that had seasonal berries and a crème brûlée. Perfect ending to an awesome meal. Seriously, though, where can I get that dressing? read more

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We love this place, the food is always fresh and amazing and we always order the escargot as an appetizer ( it's delicious ), the prices are reasonable and the service is always great! read more

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Food is excellent and service is above average and the server is super detail oriented. You can go for the most basic meal or you can aim for the traditional French dishes. They are both very good!! Try their dessert ile flontante, it's very delicious!! read more

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Had a chance to experience this gem on a Saturday afternoon and loved it. 2pm on a Saturday, Bistro Eloise was a last minute choice to have a quaint lunch with a new friend. Who would think will driving into the lot of what seems like a "strip mall" I would be transported to an "authentic Parisian Bistro". The waiter was zealous and friendly. He eagerly ushered us to a table. The walls were decorated with French relics, the tables sat close but with enough space to slip in and out of the bistro seats. It felt like I was sitting in the 4th arrondissement at my local bistro. I ordered the duck a l'orange and my friend ordered the filet mignon. The food and atmosphere was so exceptional that we stayed for crepes and coffee. If you want to escape for a bit and be transported to France... check out Bistro Eloise. You will not be disappointed! read more

Fancy. Intimate. Relaxing vibes. Great for groups. Inside, it's quiet enough to carry a conversation, yet also surrounded by gentle music. I love ambience in here! Truly, a date place by all means. Everything ordered here is amazing. Starting with the merguez sandwich (the Baguez) to the buckwheat swiss and ratatouille crepe, the taste here is phenomenal. I especially love the merguez and harissa flavor in the L'Orientale crepe. What a fun combination! I concur that the ingredients are fresh. Our waiter (perhaps the owner?) was sincerely patient with us, since we needed time to make some decisions presented with all these amazing options. We needed time to agonize and endure some analysis paralysis especially since I brought a couple of friends from Harlem who have some great French restaurants nearby...so I wanted them to have an awesome memorable experience. Hence, bringing them here to this classy bistro. Fortunately, we were one step ahead and knew to have drinks ordered to bide our time while we read the menus. I would like to mention that they have fun cocktails here. Like Sangria, Cosmo, Old Fashioned, Bellini, Bloody Mary, etc. I see other fun ones like for a festive moment like Champagne and sparkling wines as well. Feel free to take a look at their wine menu. It's pretty extensive. Eventually, we ordered crepes, sandwiches, and salad. They have something for every palate in case you like vegetarian or gluten free. I would highly recommend this place! Let me know what you have so I can try it too! read more

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Came in on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, for starters they had a few lsrge parties, there were 2 tables of 10 ppl, the restaurant was packed. Plus if you noticed the outside tent space has been reduced so there is less seating. Clearly we did not have reservations so we had to wait 20 mins to sit, we come here and we decided to eat here because we love the burgers which can be had in French baguette bread, totally awesome. Service unfortunately was very slow as that is unusual. Took another 20 minutes to get food, but when the burger in baguette came to table, we demolished it. The cheese, sauce and the meat are amazing, fries were warm but i did not care. The star of the meal is the burger! Juicy, well seasoned meat, with lots of flavor and they cook it to perfection! read more

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Amazing food with great friends. If you come here - asks for Roman because he's the best person in the place! read more

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What a cute little French bistro. I can't believe I never noticed it next to Canelle. I've heard so many great reviews about Bistro Eloise and finally got to try it. The venue is located in a shopping plaza that I frequent all the time. I love how attentive all the servers were at the restaurant. We were constantly being asked "how's the food...how is everything....etc". The French accents were an added bonus. I love it. For the food, the choices are very authentic. I wanted to try everything but had to narrow down my choices for my first time there. My friend and I ended up sharing the escargot and the baked Brie. Both dishes went so well with the basket of baguette and butter. We used the bread to soak up all the escargot sauce. Yum! The baked Brie was delicious with a side of salad, the cheese was warm and gooey and the crust had a wonderful crunch to it. Perfectly baked with a slight sweetness from the sauce. For the entrees, we both opted for ducks. One was l'orange duck and the other was duck confit with bacon, sausage and beans. My friend loved her l'orange duck. I didn't realize that my duck confit would be sitting in so many beans. The duck part was perfectly cooked but I didn't enjoy the beans part of the dish. No fault of the chef. We ordered a bottle of the Sancerre to share. It was smooth and very enjoyable. We will be back to try the other dishes for sure. read more

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A great addition for the east Elmhurst. The food here definitely hits the spot and the service is super friendly. Not too expensive for an experience that could cost a lot more somewhere else. Definitely worth checking out! read more

I had dinner at Bistro Eloise during a recent visit to NYC at the suggestion of one of the the people in our party who lives in the neighborhood. Who would ever think that a casual, French bistro with outstanding food would be located in a shopping plaza? One of the advantages is plentiful parking but on the our dining experience... My friend made reservations via phone, which is highly recommended because the restaurant is not large. The menu offers something for everyone. For appetizers, we shared the baked brie, escargot, pate de foie, & shrimp. Mussels are usually my default entrée, I decided to try the fish & my friends shared bites of their dishes. Everything was absolutely delicious, with different depths of flavors. For dessert, we shared the floating island & profiteroles. Perfect ending to a delicious meal. Our server was warm, friendly & very helpful. There's a bakery next door (same owner) that has some outstanding croissants & pastries. read more

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This is a really good French bistro. It represents everything that comes to mind when one is craving French cuisine. The restaurant itself is pretty small, but is extended by an outdoors, covered dining area. The staff is really friendly and the menu includes just about all the most popular French dishes. We ordered the Terrine de fois gras, french onion soup, fries, bouillabaisse, and crepe Suzette. Everything that we ordered tasted good and were well executed. I appreciate that the dishes are made in the classical way and that the cook isn't trying to do some reimagined version of the well known French dishes. We ordered a house red, house white, dirty martini and espresso martini as well and all the drinks were pretty good too. read more

Came here for the French onion soup which had to be the worst I've ever had. Onions tasted raw, no caramelization whatsoever, some of the bread was mushy , some crunchy, the broth tasted like tainted water! Beyond gross, I'm glad I didn't order an entree although I did also get the baked Brie which has my stomach very unsettled right now. read more

Food, service, staff & dining environment is absolutely delightful. The food is sensational, cocktails are outstanding, desserts supremely delicious. read more