Very very heavy on salt and sauce on dishes. Bread was good. Small indoor seating so recommend making a reservation. read more

Five star food, ambiance, service -- cannot recommend it enough. Small and intimate vibe inside. True, delicious French cuisine. Fantastic wine menu. We will *definitely* be going back. read more

Service and food were top notch. Must try the French Onion Soup! Make sure you have reservations during busy time. The Ambiance was marvelous!!!!! read more

Bistro Mistral - Kitchen and fire stove!!!! - French Near Me - Houston, Texas

We did take out. Food was ready on time, serive was great, food was exceptional. Definitely need reservations if wanting to dine inside as they have limited seating, maybe 40-50 people. Very intimate and romantic read more

The best French onion soup in town...I love me a good onion soup, but this one surpassed them all. Full of onions, croutons, and cheese, melted to perfection. I got the snapper as my main, it was delicious too...I honestly could have stopped with the soup. We were with a group, they enjoyed their steaks, loved the frite. I had to steal some of my husbands. Fresh baked warm bread...mmmm mmmm. The front patio was lovely, and the service was excellent. read more

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A disgrace to the Provence! Brrrrr Send your cook to France for, at least, a few years. May be it helps. And putting remarks like no splitting and 5$ tuition for cell phone use, doesn't help either. Charcuterie for 15$ was horrible. read more

Bistro Mistral - French Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I've been here many times over the years; I was very disappointed. The mushroom soup I ordered was no more than lukewarm, didn't have any flavor nor taste. Foie gras was probably the best dish, but one tiny 1 x 3 inch rectangle piece of foie gras was $20. The coq au vin was super watery, and had a strong alcohol smell. The drumstick was over cooked, very dark. The chicken breast tasted like it was pre-boiled in water, then simmered lightly in the wine before serving. The best was the warm/hot freshly baked bread. Aside from the fact that the food was a disappointment, it took over 35 minutes to get our food. I asked for salt and pepper, the waitress brought over only the salt, only to take it back after 10 minutes. Never got the pepper shaker nor offered freshly ground pepper. Not sure if I would come back again. read more

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One the best restaurants in Houston ! Staffs are very nice and friendly, good wine selections and food is amazing !

We were treated with the service a restaurant of the calibre should. We were greeted and seated promptly, our waiter arrived to ask of our water preference and she made an excellent wine suggestion. From that time on, our order was taken and arrived appropriate to finishing our appetizers...don't miss the onion soup...our wine glasses were kept appropriately full. Bread was replenished when we were low. Couldn't ask for more. Our meal consisted of escargot and onion soup, followed by the Cassoulet, and Boeuf Bourguignone. Wonderful combination of flavors. So glad to be vaccinated so we can enjoy restaurants like this again. read more

Probably one of the best meals I've had in a while. Thank you to you and all of your staff.

An amazing intimate atmosphere, puts you right at ease and takes you back to the streets of France. A true gem in the city of Houston. A great menu selection and sublime cuisine, certainly one to add to your list of things to do in the city. read more

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I rarely give five stars for a review. Partly because I'm mean; partly because things are rarely truly perfect. Well, Bistro 555 got everything just right last night. Stepping inside this nondescript building in the west Houston suburbs you are transported to a cosy French bistro. Cost may be cramped to some people, but give me tables squeezed together, chatter and laughter filling the air, than some huge empty impersonal space with no atmosphere and air conditioning turned to the max so diners don't break into a sweat when they walk half a mile to the bathroom. Top marks for the food - the snails were spot on (as was the bread that I used to wipe clean the plate), and the mussels and frites were outstanding. The only problem was I didn't have any bread left to wipe clean that plate as well. We finished with tarte tatin. Two of them. (There were three of us, so don't judge.) There is a huge wine list. We chose a Château Armens St-Emilion - a great accompaniment to the meal. Service was fantastic. Not much else to add. We'll be back - often. read more

I always wanted to try this place but somehow never got around to it until today. It is really small yet cute place with pretty authentic menu and Provence country-style décor. Even the table clothes are in the color of this southeast French region. The food was good, and I will definitively have go back and try some other menu items. I had the French soup, fish with vegetables and mousse with hazelnuts for dessert. All in all it was good and server was helpful and she knew the menu as she was able to make solid recommendations. Unfortunately, the kitchen is open to the public. This does add to the character of the place .... ...until the kitchen staff starts to smoke the salmon and entire dinning room gets filled with smoke. Seriously why is this done during the regular hours? After I left the place my clothes smell of smoke, and I had to go home to change and shower as people could mistake me for a fireman who just finished his shift! read more

Not great. The place is quite small but well decorated. I ordered from the list of "specials." Beet salad was good, bread outstanding, however the pork loin with mushroom sauce was dry and tough - very disappointing. Wine list extensive but not much choice for "by the glass drinkers." I would not think that very many coming in for a business lunch would be ordering a bottle. My pinot noir was too dry. Service was excellent. Owner was gracious. Since I was a guest of others I did not express my true feelings about the lunch to her. read more

Nice French food. Liked pate and escargot. Great for a casual business lunch for 2-6. Wine selection is not so bad and a glass of house wine tasted quite nicely. Water glass was not so clean and smelled bad. read more

This place has some fabulous French food! They also give you complimentary French bread, and seriously it's the best bread in the world. The rack of lamb was perfectly seasoned, and probably my favorite thing on the menu. This restaurant is good for every day eating as well as for special occasions! read more

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This is a real gem. We recently moved to the area and we're so glad to have this restaurant close by. Delicious food and friendly service in an intimate setting. Must make reservations because it is popular and the space is small. Some of our favorite dishes are escargot, trout, snapper, chicken fricassee. Great wine list with a range of price points, and wines by the glass. read more

I've only been there a couple of times but it's really good try the French onion soup! Everything there is just the bread Oh my goodness it's wonderful! The only thing is it feels kind of like a hamburger joint because it's just those awful wooden tables if they would just put some white table claws it would make such a difference and some nice white napkins it would just feel like a different place and little bouquets of flowers they don't have to be big deal little daisies but something. I so hope they see this and make a change. If it had a better MB l's I would have given it 5 stars for sure. read more

We ate there last night and really enjoyed it. our rez was for 6:30p. The place filled up by 8p. Change in type of clientele as well as evening progressed. Glad we went early. we were part of the earlier "geezer" diners. We first had escargots and foie gras. foie gras was better than the escargots but it is "rare."Seems the foie gras is popular as a number of people were having it. my wife had the sea bass and I had the entrecote. we both enjoyed the entrees. we shared a tarte tatin for dessert. I had a very good bottle of red wine ($54) with dinner. didn't see a beer anywhere in the place nor did I see beer on any of the menus. apparently the menu is changing in a few weeks and we'll go back again to see what's new. It's located in an unremarkable mini-strip center. easy to drive by and never notice the place. read more

If you're looking for a quaint, authentic, French restaurant this is the place! The atmosphere and food are excellent and the local owners are super nice and great people! Highly recommend! read more

Nice vibes. Small intimate setting. Great meal and great service. Nice short wine list has something for most palates and is not overwhelming. One note to the kitchen - our steak was more medium well then medium rare but that is easily fixed. We will definitely return next time we are in Houston. Loved this place! You should definitely visit this gem! read more

Nice French Country side, cozy atmosphere. I had lunch the lunch special today: Poisson Du Jour: Wild Turbot in ginger white sauce and strawberry tart. The wild turbot was flaky and perfectly cooked (not too raw, not too dry). The ginger white sauce was perfection. Strawberry tart was great. The tart filling was not too sweet which is the problem with conventional fillings. My lunch partner hates sugar, and I love sugar. We are normally at different spectrum when evaluating good desserts but we agreed that this strawberry tart was great. Cheers to balanced flavors and texture. read more

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Excellent food and excellent service! Beef Bourguignon and the Cassoulet were wonderful! Very welcoming establishment. No pictures to post due to the fact that we were to busy enjoying our experience. read more

Good food and Ambiance , service very professional, and helpful, food was really tasty!

I hate to give three stars to this restaurant that's been around for a long time and it seems to be popular. We had a reservation for 7 p.m. Our food didn't arrive until 8:30 p.m. They were aware of the delay as they apologized twice. People sitting close to us came after us and were served before us. My salad Nicoise was nothing to write home about. The potatoes in it were under done. I've had better. The bread is delicious as well as this lemon and chocolate tarte. Tables are tight. read more

This was a welcome surprise. My GPS led me here. Hurray for technology! I was looking for something close, as I was on the run. Not from the cops. I was in hurry. How's that? Moving on. Cute, cute little place. I can't wait to bring the little lady back here and wow her with the place's cuteness. The service was the sweetest I've experience in a long, long while. I went with some quick lunch specials, which were knock outs. I started with a sweet potato soup. Went great with the piping hot bread that comes to your table. As an entree, I had some type of pork bits with spinach and some form of cous cous I'm not familiar with. The sauce on the pork is quite nice, but hey--I've had nicer! Still pretty damn good though. Kudos! I'll definitely be back! read more

Last Friday i got a birthday so I wanna came here to enjoy my dinner so i know they away busy so i call them to book a table and they answer so tell them I want book a table for 1 person so they said one second let me check then let me waiting on phone 20 minutes and after handoff my phone didn't said nothing. read more

When Le Mistral closed, we were left without a place in Houston with proper French food. I grew up eating my way through France with my parents. My mom cooks, very involved, French food at home. Le Mistral was the only French restaurant in Houston that was worth eating at. Bistro 555 is not a replacement. It has decent food and good service, but it's not "proper" French. Some examples: the seared fois gras was drowned in the same red wine reduction as the filet. Completely masked the flavor. The green beans weren't properly cleaned (string...). Finally, the "Tarte Tatin" was...not. Some poached apples on sitting on top of a puff pastry shell do not constitute a Tarte Tatin... Chef David is a very capable French chef, so we are quite disappointed that he doesn't appear to be more involved in Bistro 555. read more

My husband and I came her for our anniversary in September. We loved the food so much that we have been back every mo th. We brought our 2 teenage boys and they loved every bite! My son said he will never be able to eat French onion soup or mussels anywhere else again. read more

New owners and menu starting Feb 2021. We have been twice in last 30 days with excellent meals and service. See update on www.bistro555.net. We have enjoyed French food from the collective teams for decades. Crowds are back and I suggest reservation to confirm times. read more

Since this little restaurant was updated WOW the food is phenomenal! You have to try the foie. Truly a treat!

Came here for a team lunch and I was pleasantly surprised. Service was incredible. Waiter kept the bread coming and was knowledgeable on the menu. Goat cheese and beet salad was fresh and perfectly dressed. Tried the salmon with tomato and carrots/broccoli. Very well seasoned. For desserts our group had the mango pie, apple option, hazelnut mousse, and cappuccinos.. I tried each and was blown away with each one. This is a place you can come, have a few things and not leave feeling stuffed to the gills. Parking lacks a bit in the area so get there early. Hoping to come back to try the pizzas in the brick oven with some wine. read more

This quaint and local bistro. Everything we ate was delicious and seemed authentic. Service was also great and attentive. There was complimentary fresh bread with olive oil. We are definitely coming back! Would recommend reservations given how busy this place gets and the smaller dining area available. read more

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The menu has a number of very exciting items and our choices were very good. The service was top notch. Wine list is all French but limited. When asked they do not allow you to bring your own wine which is almost a deal killer. Our group would come here often if they would offer "corkage." Until then, this will be a place we will rarely use. For those who are not wine dependent I strongly recommend this restaurant. read more

I was planning on having a rehearsal dinner and welcoming party for out of town quests at Bistro Provence and as the mother of the groom and being out of town made me pretty nervous. It was a big success and was handled without any issues. Food was great and the service could not have been any better. It was not inexpensive to say the least but it was a special occasion for my family. read more

Absolute hidden gem. We found our way to this place on a whim and my partner and I agree we'll be back for more. The restaurant is small and quant, service was wonderful, and he food was delicious. It was a perfect evening to enjoy the patio weather with a few glasses of wine. Everything looked wonderful and I'm excited to try more of the menu. They got pretty busy later in the evening, which I was happy to see. Definitely give this place a shot. It's worth it! read more

Been to this restaurant on quite a few romantic dates with my good friend Julie - I'm sure she'll remember the luxurious apple tart we shared there once! I loved it, and I don't even like dessert. I pretty much always order one of the lunch specials when I go (only been at lunch) and they never disappoint. Once tried the pate and though it wasn't my favorite item I found it very authentic. I do love their fish dishes, which are classically French, and you just can't do better for a cozy and sweet ambiance. You can literally hear French being spoken in the kitchen as your dishes cook! The service has always been impeccable to me, even when I would go as a lone diner with nothing but a good book, or my laptop, as accompaniment. read more

Very mediocre food and overpriced at that- depressing atmosphere as well- it was better as the previous restaurant

Quaint and charming French country style bistro, with complementary menu, to include thick lamb chops, traditional beef stew, seasonal risottos, ratatouille, and rilletes. Seasonal specials currently encompass a beautiful lobster bisque, well prepared and seasoned; a veal chop sautéed with mushrooms in bacon fat, which was recommended medium, but served slightly medium well; a raspberry tarte, a creamy and delicious perfection. The wine list is well priced, non-pretentious, and a balance of French labels that provides the diner with variety. The owners are very knowledgeable and can provide direction for those who have little experience with the region. A great date spot. Would not recommend for small children. read more

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We had a delightful dinner at this cozy little restaurant. When we sat down, I knew it was going to be good, as I heard multiple people speaking with French accents (customers and staff). The cuisine is southern French, so there are some Italian influences, such as pasta. We started with the pork pate and escargot, both of which were delicious. And they serve piping hot bread with olive oil before the meal, which was great. I had the almond trout--the trout was pan seared and topped with sliced almonds and then served with mashed potatoes and green beans. A simply prepared meal at its best. read more