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At Le Bistro By Liz you will find a bit of old world French charm right in the heart of Halifax. A quaint, cozy, full of life restaurant that features lots of Parisian Cafe favorites, cooked in an open style kitchen. Chef Paul Pike is back with some old favorites as well as many sumptuous new items. Our welcoming staff is accommodating and are waiting to serve you! We hope to see you soon.
PRICE RANGE
US$5 - US$25
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
CUISINES
French, European, Canadian
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

The restaurant was eclectic, cozy, and welcoming. Everyone who dealt with us was very aware of celiac, knew exactly what could be made gluten-free and reassured me that the phenomenal looking (and tasting) soup really was gluten-free. They were also clear that deep-fried options were...cross-contaminated. We had the French onion soup (gf), almond salad (gf), and a croque monsieur (not gf, but could be made gf), all were excellent. Both of our desserts - chocolate pot au creme and creme brulee - were gluten-free and made in house. They were excellent. The washrooms - of which there were two - were clean, spacious and gender neutral. Recommended for both celiacs and gluten eaters. The environment is exactly what you want for a cozy, comfortable meal and conversation, and the food tastes like someone cared when they made it.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

My wife and I dropped in for dinner on a Thursday evening. It was fairly busy but no problem getting seated. We shared an order of the garlic shrimp as an appetizer, very tasty. For the main course my wife ordered the seafood crepe, her...favorite. I ordered the Boeuf Bourguignon. For dessert my wife had the apple crumble. I had the evening’s special Death by Chocolate. We both enjoyed our meals. The service was excellent with Liz pitching in on part of the service. This spot remains one of our favourites.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Could have been on Paris... Awesome food, great price. exceptional service. Will definitely add this restaurant to my "must go" list when in Halifax. Thank you Alex!!+

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed October 1, 2023 via mobile

A group of eight of us visited this restaurant on a Sunday evening. We had reservations so we were seated immediately. The server soon arrived to greet us, provide menus and take our beverage orders. My wife and I ordered the ribs as an appetizer....Others ordered the soup. The appetizers were tasty. For the main meal, my wife ordered the seafood crepe. I ordered the evening’s special, smoked salmon. Others ordered the Boeuf Bourguignon, the lamb, and the seafood crepe. Everyone enjoyed their meals. Some of us ordered dessert, lemon parfait pie, crème brûle, cheesecake and chocolate decadence. They were all very good. The server was very attentive.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Liz Ingram -Chambers, Owner at Le Bistro By Liz, responded to this reviewResponded October 9, 2023

Thank you so much for this wonderful review. Its feels great to have such great guests enjoy thier experience Liz

Reviewed September 24, 2023 via mobile

We enjoyed our first dinner at Le Bistro by Liz so much, we went a second night. Traveling to Halifax from Connecticut for the first time, we had our puck of the city’s restaurants; and so we were so glad to find such a warm...host (Liz herself) and excellent French food near our hotel. It’s not fancy, so you can have everything from snails to a croque monsieur to scallops. Open for lunch and dinner, and located near the beautiful botanic garden.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed September 12, 2023

We had a delightful dining experience here on our first day in Halifax. Colin was perfect in his service, assisting us in our menu and wine selections. We began with the escargot - so decadent and so good! I had the special veal bolognese over...linguini. Oh, it was so good! My partner had the scallops, which were equally good. We left feeling buoyed for the evening ahead!More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Liz Ingram -Chambers, Owner at Le Bistro By Liz, responded to this reviewResponded September 21, 2023

Hi Morty I am so glad you enjoyed your experience with us and Colin is a great young man We appreciate your review and hope to see you again soon All the very best Liz

Reviewed September 8, 2023

This was everything we expected. I had changed our dinner reservation time several times because of airline time changes. Liz was extremely accommodating and pleasant to deal with. We had the most perfect waitress and our food was fantastic. After a long travel day, we...both ordered the fish and chips and it was by far the best we have ever had. It was fresh, flaky and done perfectly. If we return to Halifax, we would return without a heart beat. Wonderful experience.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Liz Ingram -Chambers, Owner at Le Bistro By Liz, responded to this reviewResponded September 11, 2023

Hi Barb You and your husband we delightful ! It is always a treat for us when we so enjoy our guests and are lucky enough to serve people as lovely as you were All the best and enjoy your travels Liz

Reviewed September 7, 2023 via mobile

Excellent food and service. The range of food was very good. The food arrived promptly and was very well presented and the taste was amazing

Date of visit: September 2023
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Liz Ingram -Chambers, Owner at Le Bistro By Liz, responded to this reviewResponded September 11, 2023

DearbGeM1403 thankyou so much for dining with us and appreciate that you took the time to write us this gracious review all the best Liz

Reviewed September 5, 2023

What a great experience we had here. The ambience was great. The food was quite tasty. The portions were generous. The staff was very friendly. Good selection of food. The spaghetti Aglio e Olio was very tasty with layers of flavor. The lamb shank was...huge and very tender. Minestrone was a great flavorful dish. Deserts of warm apple crumble and rainbow sorbet were excellentMore

Date of visit: August 2023
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Liz Ingram -Chambers, Owner at Le Bistro By Liz, responded to this reviewResponded September 11, 2023

Dear 520 alicea Thank you so much for your review and yes we aim to please and the dishes you tried and some of my favs Warm Reagds Liz

Reviewed September 4, 2023 via mobile

Great French bistro menu with lots of choices. Had the lobster vol au vent, which has a flaky shell with tasty tarragon sauce over a lobster tail. The seafood risotto was a tasty variation with plentiful seafood over the risotto rice. The rice itself was...average in texture and taste. Good wine selection at decent prices. Great friendly service, especially from the owner Liz. Good dining space with comfy French bistro vibe.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Liz Ingram -Chambers, Owner at Le Bistro By Liz, responded to this reviewResponded September 11, 2023

Good Afternoon Must travel soon Thank you for dining with us and I will mention to my chef your comments and we can always do better All the best and hope to see you again Liz

Reviewed August 27, 2023 via mobile

This place will take you straight to Paris! Great food, wine, and atmosphere. My wife took me to dinner there in 1996; it had been a favourite spot for her family for years. Somewhere along the way it changed ownership and style, but a former...employee has since bought it and restored it to its glory.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Liz Ingram -Chambers, Owner at Le Bistro By Liz, responded to this reviewResponded September 11, 2023

Hello 15495N We appreciate your review and we love our bistro and re always happy when people from our former self come back and love us again Cheers, Liz

Reviewed August 15, 2023 via mobile

Walked half hour to this restaurant and was refused service. They had a large table and said they were too busy and we would have to come back in 40 minutes. Didn’t offer to let us sit at the bar to have a drink or...even offer us a table if we chose to wait - as there were plenty of empty tables. They were closing in an hour so they indicated if we did get served we would have to eat it right away. I was actually stunned they didn’t offer to let us sit and have a drink - I asked- couldn’t we still get a table and just have a drink while the kitchen gets caught up on orders. No response so my husband just said we will go elsewhere. A group walked in after us who was seated with a reservation and I overheard them being told they would have about a 15 minute wait to be served any food or drinks. I’ve never been turned away from a restaurant before so I don’t know what to say other than I will never attempt to return. I don’t know if it was because I wasn’t dressed fancy enough or what but to not even let us sit at the bar , I don’t know. Just seemed really strange to me.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Liz Ingram -Chambers, Owner at Le Bistro By Liz, responded to this reviewResponded September 11, 2023

Hello Smellbell We were indeed full with a large group and the group that we did seat were a half hour early for their reservation. In order to give the best of service we do not seat people when we are full . Absolutely had...More

Reviewed August 7, 2023

The best restaurant we experienced in halifax! We couldn't get enough of Le Bistro by Liz. She is the owner and what a host! She's there everyday, greeting you at the door, such hospitality. Her staff are amazing, Matthew and Kristen, just to mention a...few, go above and beyond your needs! And the food, spectacular!!! Looking forward to going back Le Bistro by LizMore

Date of visit: July 2023
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Liz Ingram -Chambers, Owner at Le Bistro By Liz, responded to this reviewResponded September 11, 2023

Hello Connector Wow love your review I so appreciate it and we love when people visit our bistro on vacation and come back again during vacations. That really says alot and I am very luck to have such a great team ]Warmest Regards Liz

Reviewed July 3, 2023

Visited here Canada Day weekend for an excellent Brunch. (Served from 11:00 to 3:00 every Saturday and Sunday). Variety is fabulous, atmosphere is sweet, the servers are friendly/very attentive and the owner, Liz, is the best of the best. The Brunch menu has so much...to pick from, and all entrees include a complimentary mimosa, bloody mary, caesar or juice. Yesterday I had the Yogourt Martini: greek yogourt with mixed berries and housemade granola, (in a martini glass, but be careful not to tip your glass over like I did, it is top heavey)!!! :) comes with a side of toasted banana bread. Absolutely divine. One other guest had the Savory Breakfast Crepes and was swept away with the portion size and delectable taste! The other two guests had the Omelette du jour and was also very pleased. Seriously folks, get yourself over to this sweet little French Bistro day or night because you are not going to find a better place in Halifax with such excellent food/service and these unbelievable prices. Bon appetit ya'll. Bonjour Liz!More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Liz Ingram -Chambers, Owner at Le Bistro By Liz, responded to this reviewResponded July 20, 2023

Thank you so much for this wonderful review and its gracious people like you who make our job and appreciate hard work xo Liz

Reviewed July 2, 2023

Great spot for European vibes, great service and delicious food options. I had crêpes florentine with an add on for $2 of orange almond salad. Delicious!!Complimentary mimosas or juice. Husband had meat omelette with 6 cheeses. Also delicious. Home fries, not our taste, but included...if you like. Staff very friendly! Real napkins. Water left on table. Bathrooms are clean and hallway nicely decorated. Love the restaurant feel and decor. I used to come here before Liz owned and now will be back!More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Liz Ingram -Chambers, Owner at Le Bistro By Liz, responded to this reviewResponded July 20, 2023

Hello Kboyce We appreciate such a warm review and glad you enjoyed your experience with us Hope to see you again soon Cheers, Liz

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632CarolynG
March 18, 2018|
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Response from Liz I | Property representative |
Hello Yes this is the same location different owner I ran it in the 90's Check out our menu and let me know if you need any more info Merci Liz
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April 9, 2017|
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Hello Marvella, Yes we do have many seafood dishes..amoung the favorites are our Seafood crepes stuffed with shrimp, scallops and salmon topped with a fab bachemel sauce..Pan Seared Local Haddock... Salmon topped with Caper... More
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Response from Liz I | Property representative |
Hi Blake At Le Bistro we have a restaurant license so kids can stay with diners at tables until 10 pm on weeknights and 11 on weekends. We look forward to serving you Cheers Liz
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Le Bistro By Liz is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5