Many of my favorite restaurants in Doylestown are closed on Mondays, and so I ended up at Slate Bleu by way of default last evening. I have heard several mixed reviews, with the underlining theme that the food is over priced but the lovely ambiance helps to offset the splurge. After a complete tasting of 6 different menu items--hand selected, not pre-fix, I would have to agree that the food is not the highlight at Slate Bleu. I think that the cocktails, the classy Au Provence decor, and the service really carry this restaurant. The food was not nearly as expensive as I thought it might be, but I thought many of the dishes were lacking in flavor. They had all the right ingredients, but needed more umph! The thai mussels were made with coconut water instead of coconut milk, so they were very, very light. I asked for the steak au poivre at medium temperature, assuming it would be served at medium rare, provided that Slate Bleu is a French restaurant. Instead, it came to the table rather well done, with only a mere hint of pink in the very center. The escargot en croute were rich and garlicky, but again, lacking. The salad with figs, prosciutto, and blue cheese was delicious and so were the french fries served with the mussels. Unfortunately, the bread was a huge disappointment. It wasn't served warm, and it was stale tasting. I would recommend going to sit at the bar and sharing a couple of small plates as a nice date night. I recommend the Bourbon St. Ginger, which has bourbon, ginger liquor, and st. germaine. I also LOVE the grapefruit martini, which is served with a scoop of sorbet! read more

what a terrible experience. We ordered take out. They make you wait in an outer area that is roughly 8x5 feet, no chairs mind you and they have the door locked so you can see into the bar area, which they will not let you in. They say it is because of covid but as other people come into this 8x5 area (keep in mind it also has a vespa and a small table which takes up half the space) you are onto top of each other worse than an elevator as everyone waits for royalty to open the door and ask what you want. you can see your food getting cold as you wait for one of the front staff to stop texting or talking to each other. Not a thank you to be had anywhere. One thing is for sure, you cannot stay in business this way. The owners cannot possibly be oblivious to this so I assume they just do not care. read more

It was incredible! We had dinner on a Monday night and the place was busy. However, the service was still great. The waiters were attentive, knew the specials and the (highly seasonal) menu very well. The Drinks: I started with their absinthe cocktail for an aperitif. It was great, the B&B and absinthe worked so well together. It packed a punch too! The wine list and the bar are what I would call "tight." Neither are extremely huge, but everything is carefully and appropriately selected without being outrageously expensive, and there is something for any taste. The Hendrick's martini with a cucumber is great, and if you like black licorice, try the absinthe. We also enjoyed the Dryer's Chardonnay. On to the food. The menu reflects the best available ingredients, so the offerings are always changing. Everything we had was artfully prepared and delicious. It was a real problem deciding what we wanted, because everything looked so good. My fiancee and I ended up having the boudin blanc and the butternut squash ravioli for appetizers, the duck margeaux and the veal picatta for entrees and for dessert the red berries with hibiscus ice cream and the chocolate framboise. The boudin is a regular menu item, it is tender and delicious. I am used to the boudin they make in southern Louisiana. This was completely different-- tender with subtle flavors. It was matched perfectly to the sauteed leeks and apples, and the rich sauce. The butternut squash ravioli was incredibly delicate, but so rich with the brown butter and sage sauce. The duck was incredible. Truly outstanding. It was not overcooked and it had the duck flavor without being gamy. The sauce was based on the duck but again, didn't have the gamy duck flavor. It was served with spinach and wild rice and polenta cakes. The veal picatta was also delicious. The meat was tender, the sauce was incredible, and the pairing with pear tomatoes and broccoli rabe was outstanding. The desserts. Oh the desserts. The berries were served in a sweet spiced red wine sauce. It was so flavorful. The hibiscus ice cream was a new experience for me. The light pink ice cream was so pretty against the dark red berries and the wine. The chocolate framboise was light and airy, but tasted so rich. the raspberries were ripe and wonderful, and the vanilla ice cream (homemade, like all the ice creams and sorbets) was great as well. Last, the cheese plate with port was a great end to a great meal. The meal we had here rates five stars across the board. Service, flavors, presentation, ambiance were all outstanding. Go here! read more

Nice atmosphere and delicious food. My entree was under seasoned but perked right up with a little salt. All 3 courses were very enjoyable.

My wife and I stopped in here on Saturday night and found a few empty seats at the bar. The bar tender was fantastic and really professional, wine was great but the food was absolutely amazing! The swordfish special was great and I ended the meal with a scoop of espresso ice cream. I will certainly come back for sure! read more

I have to go here every time I am in Doylestown. The French Onion soup is amazing. The rest of the menu is always solid.

Lovely place with amazing food (except the creme brulee). We went in at 10PM on a Friday night as a group of six. We were seated immediately as people were clearing out. We were in normal clothes (jeans, etc.) and didn't feel super out of place. Half of us had a soup or salad. The brie and pear salad was delish. I had the sole with spinach and capers which was divine. The chocolate raspberry cake as superb. My husband's creme brulee tasted just off. Two others at the table had the creme brulee as well and all agreed that it tasted old as if it had been made several days before and lacked the correct consistency. The service was okay. There was only one waiter for the entire restaurant by the time we arrived, and he was tending the bar too! He was a hot, sweaty mess. He got all of our items out to us and paced the meal well though. To the manager: get this guy some help!! Delicious food. If we are back in town we would love to go again. read more

This is not a place for an inexpensive lunch. So if that's your criterion, go elsewhere. However, I just had one of the most satisfying meals of my life at Slate Bleu. A dear friend and I went out to lunch. The ambiance was upscale, but not remotely pretentious, and the food, from entree to dessert, was top-notch. My friend had the salmon with mustard sauce. It was a subtle, delicious sauce. I had the Bar Steak Au Poivre--the NY Strip was small, but immensely satisfying, and the sauce was absolute heaven. Sienna, our delightful waitress, brought me extra sauce, and it wasn't a skimpy amount, either--I love sauces and most restaurants are so stingy with them. (The reason Sienna was so outstanding was she was there when you wanted/needed something, but she wasn't overly chatty or--goddess forfend--intrusive. She had a lovely, intelligent way about her.) I decided to save a bit of room for dessert, so I didn't order the potatoes au gratin I so love. I had profiteroles, a house specialty. Slate Bleu makes their own ice cream and offers a large, delicious assortment. My profiteroles choices were gianduja (milk chocolate hazelnut), espresso, and caramel. These were accompanied by a divine dark chocolate sauce. It was a bit too much for me to finish, but I did sufficient and happy damage. My friend, who almost never orders dessert, chose a acacia honey creme brûlée. Excellent, but I didn't regret selecting the profiteroles. I am sad I will be moving in a few months, because I probably will only be able to return once or twice more. Truly a wonderful dining experience. read more

The reviews read very well. Maybe I had a bad night. The asparagus soup tasted BLAND and seemed to be Spinah & Kale. Next morning no typical diuretic effect or odor.... this was NOT spinach. Main course was 'Saucisson en Croute', a sausage in a TINY 'vol-au-vent' style pastry. The dough crust was over cooked, yet mushy, tasted reheated after sitting since morning, and the sausages hard and overcooked and bland. Dessert? Crème brûlée... this was literally 'brûlée', just burnt sugar, absolutely NO vanilla flavor or traces of vanilla bean... against a VERY bland whipped corn starch creamy base. NOT French. The bread was not French nor Italian, but typical spongy US diner bread. BJ's has better French baguettes. I would try Slate Bleu again, but was told, if you did not like it, you do not have to come back..... Indeed I felt Bleu. I must be the only one. P.T. Barnum was right. read more

On a whim, we picked this place based on its yelp reviews and our love for French bistros, and once again Yelp was good to us! Sampled 5 dishes, some not so small plus dessert and found them all to be good to delicious! Cheese plate with port had a generous 7 cheese selections. Escargot in puff pasty was delicious, as was the garlicly butter sauce. Lobster, shrimp, scallop pasta special was excellent, pricy at $36 but delicious. Steak frites with carmelized shallots was very good. Gratin potatoes cheesy deliciousness. For dessert, we had small world coffee cappuccinos as well as authentic chocolate souffle - made to order and yummy. Service was friendly, atmosphere was nice but casual we'd return for sure! read more

This place is really great! My wife and I are locals who like to dine out and for some reason never made it here until this week. Anyhow our waiter Matt was awesome and his guidance on the food was spot on. We wanted to give the chef a big hug after each bite but refrained...other than telling that to Matt. One bite after the next was superb! Starting with the oyster appetizer - 1/2 dozen raw and 1/2 dozen baked with panko bread crumbs etc were phenomenal! Even the salad was incredible! And then the main courses - my wife had the steak and I had the red snapper special. Every bite...I repeat...every bite was superb! We even booked our return visit before we left and can't wait to head back there tonight for a family birthday dinner! Slate Bleu you are our new Doylestown favorite! Keep up the magic! read more

Was really excited to try out since hearing great things. The service was just ok. Very slow and inattentive. We ordered the mussels which were good but from there it went downhill. The chicken paillard was very bland and nothing special. My husband had the steak frites and the steak was extremely tough and little flavor. Maybe I'll try again but will take a while. read more

I was an employee here for a short time and although I expected a great experience, I did not fall for the mirage due to the upscale nature. Susan and the staff did not have a plan for me. I asked multiple questions a day including training, pay, forms of employment - none of which were provided to me. It's been a few months and I still have not received the pay that I am owed for my time spent on the floor. It's not my business, but if you need the money to the point that you cannot deliver on the time that I spent laboring inside your restaurant..keep it. I will not step foot in there again. read more

So so good! We loved our meal from beginning to end. Well worth it. I would go back just for the house made ice creams alone. Each course was perfectly composed and expertly executed. I look forward to going back again. read more

Cocktail Review (didn't eat dinner)- one of the best made cocktails I have ever had. Extremely professional and hard-working bartenders were hustling and made great drinks. They bring small complimentary snacks that were excellent and I was happy to see it was busy without feeling crowded. I had no idea the drinks here were so good but we will definitely be back and I applaud them for the professionalism they were bringing to the bar experience. read more

Amazing food and great service; pricy, but worth it! The ambiance is really relaxing as well.

Dined here Labor Day Weekend. Beautiful dining room. Great ambiance. Started with mussels in white wine sauce. Sauce was light but tasty. Mussels were too small. Asked for bread as they do not bring this without asking. Bread was pretty mediocre. Tasted a little but of everything. I ordered a fresh fish special. Another guest had the skate - it was delicious and well prepared. The scallops were terrific. My spouse had the lamb sausage. It was dry but tasted good. My fish special was good, not exceptional. The salads were pretty good, not exceptional. The chocolate raspberry gateau was really quite good. Overall we had a good meal. Enjoyed the setting. Service was pretty good although our waiter bordered on too assertive. Disappointments: bread - mediocre mussels - too small cost - salads at 13 to 14 dollars. And my fish special was more than twice the cost of everything else but it was not twice as big or twice as good. They should tell you the cost of specials. I was too shy to ask. The meal would have been better if at a better price. read more

Sue the owner is extremely RUDE on the phone. I'll never ever eat here again . I also don't recommend it, I've eaten here its okay nothing special. The Bar Tenders are great. The way I was treated on the phone by Sue was it for me.. read more

Slate Bleu delivers again! Wonderful, cozy atmosphere on a chilly rainy night. Staff is pleasant, efficient and accommodating. Food always rocks, definitely try the specials as well. Cocktails are crafted and wine and beer selection is well planned. read more

So you request a seating together for 11 so grandparents can sit with their grandchildren but they " dont do that" on a Saturday night so you have to sit at 2 seperate tables with one waitress who cant handle a group  that size( had to go to bar to get a beer as the waitress was nowhere to be found)  and you drop $600 and are  forced to pay $120 for a tip for a 2 hour service ($60/ hour)..and while main courses and apps were  good but desserts were overpriced and underwhelming do you feel like like you should give a good review and consider going back..nope and nope..and to validate my review I have eaten at l'Atelier de Joël Robuchon in Paris..Daniel in NYC..Le Bec-Fin prior to closing ..Laurel. Bibou..Vetri Cucina .. LaCroix..to name a few read more

From California, I was visiting my family and we went to Slate Bleu for dinner. It was Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, and we expected a full restaurant but were surprised to see it empty. We were first told that they could not accommodate us without a reservation and then told we could eat upstairs... We were seated and waited at least 15 minutes before anyone acknowledged us. Finally we were brought 2 tiny bowls with 10 peanuts each. More time passes and we ask for some bread from another server. For 5 people they brought a small basket of cold bread. Our oyster appetizer consisted of shells with a tiny puddle of slime in the middle.. I have never seen a worse presentation (although the sauce they served with it was unique and good). Two of us ordered Jumbalaya... came out looking good but was extremely bland... seemed like maybe they forgot to season it. My nephew ordered a steak medium well and it came out literally raw in the middle.... that was sent back and he sat eating 10 peanuts and french fries. Finally yet another server arrives and we informed her that the Jumbalaya was not up to par. Her reply was "yes it was". When I attempted to explain our discontent, the server's reply was "SHUT UP". We asked to speak to the manager and she stated that she was the owner. The next response was "Get the f*** out!" I had my 2 nephews there and could not believe her language in front of them. These harsh responses were uncalled for. My sister told her that the food was simply not up to par and asked why her response was so disproportionate and inappropriate... again we were told to "GET OUT". The whole experience was completely bizarre. We wanted to pay for the food that we did eat but the owner was completely unresponsive to any reasonable conversation. Needless to say we will never return there. Horrible, horrible service.... bland, poorly prepared entrees, and unstable staff. read more

Best place in town for exquisite tapas style plates. The bartenders are exceptional and provide additional entertainment as they mix, shake and stir, their wonderful creations. The bar area is the best for socializing with strangers. Choose a table for more privacy or intimacy. Overall atmosphere is cozy and warm with soft music playing in the background. read more

Worst restaurant! Bartender Jared is great but owners are rude. Sent an entree back for being cold. Owner told me to never come back. Stay away! They steal tips from employees. read more

We really love Slate blu. Great food ..portions may be smaller but it is a great spot

I took my husband to Slate Bleu for his birthday as it was one of the few places in downtown Doylestown that we hadn't tried yet. I made reservations and we went a bit later in the evening so we didn't have to wait at all which was nice. We were seated upstairs which was beautiful but the atmosphere was a bit stuffy for our liking. The prices were really a bit ridiculous so we had pretty high expectations. We ordered Escargot as an appetizer which was okay but not the best I've ever head and Skate for our entree which was good but not knock-your-socks off excellent. I don't think we'll go back to Slate Bleu. read more

I like to find nice places to surprise my wife. This is exactly what I look for and is hard to find. Everything is perfect there and you can't ask for anything more than to sit across from the one you love and watch them enjoy everything. This is not just eating out. This is an experience. We left relaxed and highly satisfied . read more

Something missing! The chef missed in terms of flavor & seasoning in many of the dishes. My butternut squash ravioli had no sauce and little flavor so I sent it back for the goat cheese tart in tomato sauce - well made but bland. The onion soup also missing depth of flavor. The chicken livers were enlivened with salt & pepper but needed something more. The striped bass with apple "Normandy" sauce -not a typical heavy cream one but lighter and better suited for the delicate fish -A dash of lemon bumped up the flavor. The salmon also was well prepared just needed a more flavorful sauce. Desserts were uninspired - a poached pear the most interesting could have used more poaching in a more robust liquid and some sort if sauce. The restaurant needs a sous chef with taste buds! read more

Terrible service each and every time we have gone to this place. The decor is upscale the food is french inspired but sometimes slips on quality. At one visit the meal can be dynamic and the next visit the food can be less than pleasing. It could be the worst wait staff on the planet or it could be the kitchen. Who knows? But it is "tres cher", so not worth the risk. We just had our last visit for sure. read more

I had a bad experience here a few years ago. We came for a valentine's dinner, and made reservations a month in advance. When we got there, even though we had a reservation, we waited over 30 minutes. We were eventually seated right next to their back door entrance, which people entered and exited through the whole night. It was snowing out, and every time that door opened, a blast of cold air hit our table. It was not pleasant, and when we asked to move we were told there was no where to move us to. On top of all that, the food was lousy and way overpriced. read more

we had a really special meal here on our quick weekend getaway. the restaurant was spacious and tastefully decorated, crowded but not loud , fancy but not stuffy. food was all delicious every last bite ( and we tried lots of it!) I especially enjoyed the scallops and the chicken liver mouse as well as the salad with the poached egg. would definitely recommend . read more

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This restaurant is always a solid place to go for quality meal in Doylestown. It's actually my favorite restaurant in town. The food is very consistent in quality, which I think a lot of town restaurants struggle with. It's not great for small children, but I have brought my youngest daughter who is 7 hear during lunch and it was appropriate. I wouldn't bring younger children for dinner though. My recommendations are the foie gras and escargot to start. The Bronzino is excellent. Perfectly cooked and again consistent as I have had it myself and have tried it at a different time with someone else. The oysters are of high quality. That is what I really love about this restaurant. Everything on the menu can be trusted to be consistent and delicious. I love getting a cheese plate for desert and they have an excellent wine list and servers who are knowledgeable. I highly recommend. read more

From the drinks to the meal to the service. This place is top notch. Honestly I consider it one of the best places to eat in Doylestown.

Food is superb and very creative. Love the Thai mussels, steak frites, soups, and specials. You must dine here!!!

Ok...this place is really pricey...but I have to say that my little family and I had a really nice first time experience with Slate Bleu and I was (and still am) very happy about that. My son really wanted to try it cause' it sounded like a "French restaurant" and he is taking French this year in school. Granted it is not "French", it's more "European" as there are also Italian dishes on the menu and, at times, even German ones that are not listed on the menu but available at times according to our server, Sienna. I have to say that the atmosphere was beautiful and cozy with pleasant music playing at just the right volume- not too soft that you couldn't hear it, but not so loud that we couldn't hear each other- and we had a speaker behind us right above us. The food had unusual but appealing flavors. We were first brought a basket of bread and butter. The bread was a combo of 2 different kinds and both were delicious. We shared the Cheese Plate as a starter (my son really wanted to sample them) and followed with soup. My son and I had the Vegetable Puree which was a nice, thick soup, was not a creamed soup which I was very happy about, because it was very healthy (they use potato to give it that consistency- smart- and much healthier that way!) and had a very light and pleasant flavor. They put beats in it which added a very appealing sweetness which complimented the flavor of the soup tremendously. My husband tried the French Onion. He enjoyed it. Then it was time for our entrees. My son and I tried the Poached Filet of Salmon. The fish was cooked to perfection- so very tender and delicious and the flavor combinations on the plate were very good. My son loved it! And I have to say, I enjoyed mine as well. My husband tried the Duck Parmentier and enjoyed every bite. We just had to get dessert to top off this lovely meal, so my son and I tried the Chocolate Raspberry Cake which is served with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream, fresh raspberries and a raspberry sauce for decoration. OMG!!! SO GOOD!!! And the cake (which had chocolate mousse inside) was not rich but rather light and refreshing! Great flavor!!! My husband tried the Creme Broulee and enjoyed it. He said it was very light and had a good flavor. On top of having enjoyed our food, we had excellent service as well. Sienna was very friendly and really knew the menu. She was more than happy to answer all of our questions regarding the food and really could not have treated us better. Yes, this was quite an expensive dinner and we would not go to Slate Bleu regularly- more like sporadically- but it's nice to know that it is there when we are in the mood for a change from the places we frequent. That makes it that much more of a treat, too. We are very happy that we tried Slate Bleu. We had a very positive experience overall and we would encourage others to give it a try. It's a good quality restaurant with good quality food and service. What more could you want??? read more

Astonishingly rude on the phone. I've eaten there many times, and the food is good, but doesn't make up for the arrogance of the staff and owner. The only restaurant we have eaten at that we have to call for reservations, but where no one answers the phone. When I called for our latest reservation, I suggested it might be convenient for their customers if there were a way to make a reservation on line, or even via email rather than call and wait for a call back; particularly as they don't reliably call back. When I said it was inconvenient, the person I was speaking to literally said, "Well, that's too bad", and the owner said that since I had a nerve to offer a suggestion for how to run the business (!), clearly I should go somewhere else. The food is fine; but they're not all that. It's a bar in Doylestown. read more

Amazing atmosphere. Everyone is so sweet and attentive. My favorite is JoJo! Great food, I've tried almost everything on the menu and have never been disappointed! A little pricey though. read more

Absolutely amazing! We went for brunch and were so pleased by all the menu options. To start we had the fruit plates which are very original and fun. We also had the chicken livers and steamed mussels (excellent starters). For the entrees we had buckwheat crepes and the trout with endives. Both were fantastic! Even the service was perfect. I would recommend this place to anyone! read more

wednesday night anniversary dinner. we were seated at a booth table, right beneath one of the overhead lights. i felt like i was on display but i didn't care. there was wine and cheese and pate to be had. i was impressed at the size and selection on the cheese plate. usually restaurants put three tiny slivers on a plate for you, but at slate bleu there were six different cheeses, each of which were delicious (except goat cheese because, as a rule, it's gross.) we also got the pate. yum! i forget what i had for my meal. it was something with duck. i was too in love with wine and cheese. i can't wait to go back. note: not really a kid-friendly atmosphere or menu. i'm not sure why a family of four, with kids around 10 years old, were eating there at 8pm on a wednesday. they sat right next to us and made a minor ruckus. i don't want ruckus with my wine and cheese, thanks. read more

I came here twice and each time i had drank 2 margaritas at chambers for there $5 happy hour. i was feelin niceeeee Got a bottle of Rose- really good and its the cheapest bottle. Had the steak frites- really awesome fries with very tasty harrisa aioli, and bernaise. Steak was pre sliced and cooked to perfection. came with Awesome caramelized shallots. The restaurant itself is very nice with a large bar (i always eat at the bar) The chef is very nice and you can give him a thumbs up through the small kitchen window. I was feeling so good by the end of the night that i went over to the chefs window and was talking to him. lol The menu has awesome selection, and good prices for this kind of food. Would definitely recommend slate bleu read more

Great ambiance, the bar scene is busy. Food is solid and prices are fine, not cheap but not expensive given the quality of the food. The food is simple European... for example, we ordered a cheese plate and (like in Europe).. it was good cheese, on a plate. None of the presentation that you may see in other places. But, it was very good. Great wine and beer selection. We would go back. read more