Great Food, Great Service, and a Relaxed Atmosphere I had a really enjoyable experience here. The pretzel with cheese was delicious, and Sammy recommended the salmon, which was excellent. Sammy was especially great--friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Her customer service really stood out. It's refreshing to have someone who takes pride in making sure customers have a good experience. More restaurants could take a page from Sammy's book because good customer service can make just as much of a difference as good food. Sammy made the visit feel personal and comfortable without being overbearing. The restaurant wasn't too busy when I visited, which made for a nice, chill atmosphere. The 80s music was also a great touch and added to the relaxed vibe. Between the food, atmosphere, and especially the service, this was a great experience. I'd definitely come back! read more

I have been here before but finally took my husband and he loved it. Very comfortable, modern ambiance the perfect place for a close to home,impromptu date night. Food, service and music was perfect Great menu selection. We had their special balsamic chicken with rice and fresh strawberries, beet salad with chicken, cream of mushroom soup and pretzel bites to start! Delicious We look forward to trying more dishes soon! read more

First, They should not advertise as an establishment that's "good for kids". It's not. Second, they downright discriminate against children with special needs that cannot use highchairs with asinine policies that REQUIRE guests to stay seated. My child was in no way disturbing other patrons or behaving in anyway that should've warranted the way we were treated. If simply standing next to the table vs sitting is "against policy" you're not "family friendly" you're a joke! Lastly, for $20 per entree you should get more than 12 fries/ tots (for $1 up charge) w/ a meal. read more

Here's the revised version with your burger comment added smoothly: Food: The food was good overall. Here's what we ordered: * Fried Pickles: I had never seen them served as spears instead of chips before. They were really tasty and crunchy. * Bruschetta: A little underwhelming, but not bad. * French Country Burger: The burger was good, and the fig jam and brie worked really well together. Service: Our server was attentive but did seem a little overwhelmed at times. Ambience: It felt a bit warm inside, and I wish there was a little more space between the tables. read more

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I hate the fact that I even have to write this review. My wife and I came to this restaurant about an hour ago with our 3 year old autistic son. He has several sensory and transitional issues and one of the things he struggles with in particular is sitting in a chair of any kind. However, he does extremely well with standing next to the table and playing with his toy cars so we didn't think there would be an issue. We were greeted right away and taken to a table in the back of the restaurant. Our server immediately asked if we wanted a high chair or if he'd be sitting in a normal chair, and we declined the high chair (as he abosolutely will start screaming and losing his mind if he's put into a high chair). She left to get us a couple glasses of water. While she was gone, my son alternated between sitting in my lap or standing next to me, quietly playing with his car. He then walked over to my wife (who was sitting across from me at the same table) and did the same. Around this time, the server comes back and tells me that the store owner has a policy that says my son MUST sit in a chair and is not allowed to stand. I'm sorry...what? We were pretty stunned and just said ok, and tried to put him in the chair at our table. Queue the IMMEDIATE meltdown/screaming, flailing fit that my AUTISTIC son had because he has a disability. My wife had to take him out of the restaurant and we had to switch our order to-go, and the whole time I felt like the staff was just staring at us, or at me once my wife and son left. Mind you, it wasn't like our son was running around the restaurant or causing a ruckus. He was standing next to us at our table, quietly regulating himself by playing with a toy. Unfortunately this restaurant chose to be discriminative against our son's disability. To the owner of The Haus Bistro, you and your staff should be ashamed of yourselves. I'm no lawyer but what happened tonight seems like it might be illegal and I fully intend on following up with legal counsel to determine whether or not our rights have been violated. I have never heard of a restaurant forcing its patrons to leave if they don't sit in a chair. We are locals and will be sharing this story with others. We won't be back and will be encouraging others to go elsewhere. read more

We arrived at 8:29 and as soon as we were seated we were told the restaurant closes at 9 and we would need to order right away. No problem, we ordered the artichoke dip to start. I asked about our appetizer when they delivered the salad at 9:15! The waitresses explained that they were trying to make another tables order right, and she "didn't know what was going on in the kitchen." We had to request a new appetizer plate for one of our guests who received a dirty plate. Meals came out after 9:30, and the sauces appeared to have been sitting under a heat lamp. We were reminded several times that it was near closing time... then please give us our food so we can eat and leave. This was my 3rd time at Haus Bistro. The first 2 were great, but there will not be a 4th. read more

Every meal is amazing and different! The service is top notch and the ambiance is so cozy!!

The Haus Bistro is one of those spots that stands out because it actually offers something different. The food leans German-style with some upscale, unique options you don't see everywhere. I finally tried it after years of passing by, ended up going in on a slow workday by myself, and I'm glad I did. The artichoke hearts were honestly one of the highlights, really well done. The beer selection is also unique and worth exploring if you're into trying something outside the usual. Service stood out too. I had a newer waitress who was still in training, and she handled everything really well. Attentive, polite, and didn't miss a step, which says a lot. The place itself is clean and has a classy feel without trying too hard. It's not somewhere I'd go all the time, but that's kind of the point. It feels more like a spot for special occasions or when you want something a little more unique and elevated than the usual rotation. Solid experience overall. 4 stars. read more

The food was better than I expected. I have never been to this place before and was very surprised. The service was friendly and ver incentive. The place was clean and comfortable. I will go back to share this place to others. read more

My friends and I wanted German food; we'd been to the oak glen location and loved it. The calimesa location didn't have the selection of German beers and the menu was different, we decided we preferred Oakglen! The calimesa location has great hours, their competitors are closed on sunday and Monday. It's a nice quiet restaurant, and the service was top notch. We ordered the apple streusel, it was decadant and a huge portion for sharing! read more

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What a great experience! We drove 50 miles to try out this spot after someone shared a review with me. it was well worth the drive. We were seated quickly by the friendly Staff. Our amazing server Samantha had our beverages out quickly. Her suggestions from the menu were spot on! By the way, the menu was perfect! Just the right amount of variety without being overwhelming. My wife slumped down and melted from how good the chicken marsala was. She said she would come back again just for her dish. Every part was perfect. I have had steak sandwiches all over Southern California and this was right there at the top of my list. It was so good and at almost a foot long it was great value. Now those chips were amazing as well. Great job guys. It's a nice spot that is laid out well. Table size is great and lighting is perfect. Parking is a bit of an issue on a Friday evening so be patient. But, Samantha was the star of the evening. From her suggestions to service she was fantastic! Thank you! read more

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First time visiting The Haus Bistro in Calimesa which was very clean and cozy. Our server, Marikka, was very friendly and attentive. We ordered the Portabello Fries and were really surprised by how huge they were! It was a little disappointing that most of them were the very thick breading. My husband had the fish and chips (french fries) and he said most of the fish was also breading but the fish itself was good. I had the Grilled Turkey and Kettle Chips which were both very good. We both definitely want to go back again to try some of their other dishes. read more

The food here is awesome, The staff is very friendly and helpfull.. Leans more German, Excellent!!

Haus Bistro is a very quaint, one of a kind restaurant in the small town of Calimesa. Calimesa, a quiet afterthought hidden at the base of the San Gorgonio foothills is midway between Oak Glen (apple country) and the Palm Springs (desert). Haus Bistro offers a very interesting, unique international menu for a surprising dining experience. Their German cuisine entrees were what motivated me to give them a chance. I had the jaeger schnitzel, a thinly pounded pork tenderloin with a rich, brown mushroom gravy. I was extremely pleased for it's rich authentic flavor and generous size. The red cabbage that came as a side was also delicious albeit sweeter than I expected. I would have loved having some German potato salad instead of spaetzle or potatoes, but I don't recall if they even offered it. Fortunately for me, not too far away is George's Market, a small German mom and pop market/deli, where I can always fulfill that craving. So, the other dish ordered was a classic Monte Cristo sandwich. It looked spectacular, but ended up being a major disappointment for being extremely greasy. Mr. B ended up eating mostly filling and very little of the French toast bread. He would not recommend this. One of the fun items we tried were their house made kettle chips. The plain version of their chips came with the sandwich. Yummy! But there is also an appetizer, called Barrel Room Chips, a taste sensation that takes a crispy kettle chip and pairs it with parmesan cheese and rosemary. The chips come out hot, fresh out of the fryer and are a real treat. The next day they were still sensational. Since we don't live in the area, I can only give our first impressions, but I would be happy to return to try some of the other compelling items on their menu. read more

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The Jaeger Schnitzel was great!! Try it with red cabbage!! And the bread pudding is a MUST!!!

Awesome food and service. Their food is consistently good. The drinks and food is great.

Loved this place, food was awesome, music was on point, and service was top notch. I cannot wait to come back, the schnitzel is out of this world Side note- they had my favorite beer on tap (black plague) and it was a nice surprise read more

The Haus Bistro - Bars Near Me - Calimesa, California

W0W! The food is the best! I highly recommend the lemon caper salmon. And I cannot stop thinking about that yummy gooey bread pudding!!! The nice server warned us of large portions, but we didn't listen, then couldn't eat half of one. It was BIG! Our server was the best we've had anywhere. Such a nice, humble and welcoming setting. No big chain with harried staff. read more

Good salads, sandwiches and flatbread. Menu does change seasonally. Only serve wine and beer. Cute little spot read more

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Don't sleep on this spot. The food and the service is top notch. The inside of the restaurant is well taken care of. Nice bar with 12 beers on tap. read more

The Haus Bistro - Bruschetta was bomb! Buttery croistini, mozzarella, tomato, basil, basalmic and olive oil. - Bars Near Me - Calimesa, California

I brought my friend in today to try the lemon caper sauce salmon. We both enjoyed it so much. Our waitress was fabulous! She checked on us often, very attentive. We will be back! read more

The Haus Bistro - Lemon caper sauce salmon with orzo and veggies. - Bars Near Me - Calimesa, California

Great German food is so hard to find. The jaeger schnitzel was just like Oma would have made along with great spaetzel and red cabbage. Service was friendly and attentive. Nice selection of local craft brews as well. The restaurant is Bavarian and the vibe is Willkommen! read more

You ever eat a meal that was good, but nothing like it was supposed to be? Welcome to The Haus Bistro! I ordered the Blackened Shrimp and Pesto Chicken Pasta. The shrimp was good, but I'd hardly call it blackened. The chicken and sauce were good, but I'd hardly call it pesto. The side salad came with a nice vinaigrette. My wife got the salmon salad, but wouldn't order it again: Kinda tough and flavorless. (I had some and would agree.) read more

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Great food and service, nicely appointed restaurant! We try to come here at least once a month and between the 3 of us I think we have tried everything on the menu. Nothing has ever disappointed. read more

The current Yelp 4.4 Star review is too low! The lunch food and service today were top notch. We arrived a bit before opening, but Georgie, our waitress, let us come in and pick a table. I had the peanut butter cream draft beer, and Georgie offered me a taste just to be sure! I've never had that option so I took it and the beer was a surprise and quite satisfying. For lunch, it was the Bistro Steak sandwich, which featured tri-tip and gorgonzola cheese, accompanied by Haus-made chips. The sandwich was different and perhaps the best tri-tip sandwich I have ever had, and I have had many. The gorgonzola and tri-tip pared really well, and the chips were spot on. Given the incredible service and food, I have The Haus Bistro bookmarked for a return for dinner real soon! read more

The Haus Bistro - Steak Sandwich with Haus-made chips. - Bars Near Me - Calimesa, California

Wow. I LOVED this place. My sister took me for the first time and it is just the cutest inside with twinkly lights. The food was absolutely spectacular. Among two of us, we split one sandwich and one appetizer and it was the perfect amount for lunch. The pastrami was full of flavor and delicious. The pretzels were absolutely marvelous, soft on the inside and a very slight crisp on the outside. My mouth will definitely be watering til I can come back again. My sister said the brioche buns are also amazing, so I will have to come back soon to try them! read more

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This place! Is amazing. The turkey sandwich with fig jelly omg! I've been here a few times and have not been disappointed! They have a really great hummus and homemade pitas that is really good. My son ordered a burger and it did not disappoint. read more

We went to Haus Bistro on a Saturday night and it was fantastic. Not too crowded and the service was great, super friendly. The food, omg, the food. So dang good! I enjoyed the Bistro Steak sandwich and it was fantastic. Very big, too. The ONLY downside of our whole experience was the fact they did not have more than one high-chair so we ended up holding our baby the entire time we ate. Other than that small detail, it was a fantastic experience. read more

We walked in and immediately loved the ambience the positive vibe from the waitress who greeted us and when we sat down at the bar to go through the menu, we fell in love with every dish, so it was very difficult to choose just one thing. We love, deep-fried, artichoke hearts, and they are nonexistence in this valley except now they serve them at Haus bistro.! they were delicious as well as my chicken, lemon and capers, scallopini, and my husband's chicken Parm all with homemade sauces made fresh daily in House. During the whole time, our waitresses, Ashley and Samantha were attentive, friendly, informative, and helped make our diet experience even better! We finished our dinner with their wonderful homemade bread, pudding with candied pecans, and caramel sauce. The meals are huge, and their prices are really great for the portions you receive. The manager of this location came up, greeted us as well as every other table and was very helpful with her staff and friendly, and you can tell that she has taken the time to accommodate everyone who walks in the door. We highly recommend Haus Bistro and can't wait to return... read more

You have to try this hidden gem in Calimesa. From first entry through desert we were treated like old friends by Ashley and the food and drink was some of the best in all of so cal and we eat out a lot! I would be more than proud to bring anyone I care about here. Also the ambience and music was exactly to our taste. Thank you so much! read more

First visit, 1:00pm on a Thursday. There were 20 or so customers but only one waitress. The food was great but the wait was unacceptable. Waitress was very sweet and apologetic. Also, it became very warm before someone finally turned on the A/C. Probably won't return... read more

Food is wonderful. We had Lemon Chicken scallopini, and Hot Honey Salmon, both out standing. A small side salad is perfect size and well priced. Our server was Anna, she absolutely perfect . The menu is beautiful, I can't believe I haven't heard of this place until now. Can't wait to go back again. My one complaint no bread served with the meal. Gotta have good bread. read more

I want to give this place a 10! Who knew, a little place in Calimesa would leave such an impression? My oh my, this place is one of the best restaurants I have been to in my adult life. The Hot Honey Salmon with Brussels was prepared exactly the way I like it. My husband ordered the Wiseguy sandwich and to my surprise he was very pleased. He's a difficult one to please. The ambience was so great! They are played all the songs from 80's KROQ!!! And I will not forget to mention our service was excellent! Georgie was upbeat, very informative when it came to the beers and the food and her vibe was perfect! Thank you Georgie! read more

It was recommended to me and to be honest where it was located is not a place I would have gone. But to my surprise it was exquisite. The food was well prepared and extremely delicious. Their price points were so reasonable too. I was strongly impressed and will be returning read more

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Great food! Every dish a family member or friend has had here looks delicious and was well enjoyed! My fave is the Haus turkey sandwich!! The lemon chicken Scaloppini is also excellent! read more

So. Freaking. Awesome. The food, the service, the music... and yes, the selection of beer! We were lucky enough to go in on an early Thursday afternoon... kinda slow. Heather was *the* best! I didn't know which beer to chose, (my husband did) but heather asked all the right questions, and introduced me to a beer I LOVED! The food is ah-may-zing! From the spinach artichoke dip (served with the best toasted French bread) to our meals, (mine was "From the Garden sandwich as I'm a vegetarian) everything was delicious! Do yourself a favor, go! Have some good food and a good time! read more

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This place is amazing . I haven't been there in a few months. But the vibe is chill. Service is good and the food is good (to me). I usually order a BBQ burger or the Lamb Chops. Give it a try. read more

Such great food!!! Hidden gem in Calimesa! A definite must go to! The hot honey salmon was to die for! And desert too

We had an archery shoot in Cherry Valley and stopped here on our way home. I am bad with names but the two servers were very nice and attentive. Now for the food! We started with the bruschetta and it was delicious! I ordered the Cubano Sandwich and it was like a patty in my mouth! So delicious. My hubby got the chicken Marsala and loved it. He is not a big fan of garlic mashed potatoes but said they were really good. It is about an hour from our house but we will be back even if we donMt have a shoot. read more

The food is amazing!! The staff & service is always great. If you want a nice dinner with many options this place is fantastic!