Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro

Name: Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro
Address: 3133 E. Newberry Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, United States, 53211
Telephone: (414) 962-6300
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

5534 Reviews

$50 and over

French

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Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro is honoring history’s French chefs and cuisine while elevating the approach to ‘Haute Bistro’ cooking, bringing both classic recipes as well as signature dishes. Our team is excited to take guests on a culinary journey to France, either through our four-course or a la carte dining experience.

Reservations are recommended, and we have a 15-minute grace period, so please call us if you are running late.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 6, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
French, Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(414) 962-6300
Website
http://www.lakeparkbistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Amanda Langler
Private party facilities
Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro is home to award-winning cuisine, charming private rooms, and spectacular views. We delight in this gorgeous property and are ready to make sure every detail of your event is just right. Our loyal and knowledgeable staff will help make your experience at Lake Park Bistro comfortable, enjoyable and memorable.
Private party contact
Whitney Sleiter: (414) 962-6300

Location
3133 E. Newberry Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211
Neighborhood
Milwaukee
Cross street
Lake Drive
Parking details
Free parking in our lot.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Rillettes de Salmon$17.00
Smoked salmon, preserved lemon-cucumber relish, toasted brioche
Mousse de Foie de Volaille$17.00
Chicken liver mousse, apricot preserves and toasted brioche
Pâté de Campagne$18.00
Country pork pâté served with cornichons, Meaux mustard, warm baguette
Assiette de Charcuterie$29.00
French ham, country pork pâté, chicken liver mousse, Saucisson Sec, assortment of preserves and bread
Grand Plat de Fromage$24.00
Tasting of French imported cheeses served with preserves, fruit, cranberry-walnut bread

Soupe et Salade

Soupe à l'Oignon$12.00
Our signature baked French onion soup with toasted baguette and gratinée gruyere cheese
Salade de Laitue$14.00
Bibb lettuce with hard-boiled egg, shaved carrots, radish, red onion, and herbs in a white wine vinaigrette
Salade au Roquefort$19.00
Roquefort blue cheese with a salad of Granny Smith apples, Belgian endive, radicchio, and walnut in a red wine vinaigrette
Oeuf Mollet Avec Cèpes Champignons*$22.00
Lightly breaded and fried soft-boiled egg with wild mushrooms, frisée lettuce, black truffle-brown butter vinaigrette

Hors d'Oeuvres

Escargots à la Bourgogne$20.00
Traditional Burgundy snails with Pernod garlic-parsley butter under flaky puff pastry crust
Moules Marinières$22.00
East Coast mussels steamed in white wine-cream broth, garlic, herbs, shallots, served with bistro frites
Steak Tartare*$29.00
Chopped raw filet mignon with capers, Dijon mustard, egg yolk, grilled baguette
Foie Gras Poêlé et Poires Pochées$32.00
Seared Hudson Valley foie gras, spiced red wine-poached pears, hazelnuts, and toasted brioche

Les Classiques

Filet de Boeuf au Poivre*$52.00
Pan-seared beef tenderloin medallion, puréed potatoes, French beans, classic green-peppercorn brandy cream sauce
Entrecôte de Boeuf Grillée*$64.00
16 oz grilled boneless ribeye, bacon-roasted fingerlings potatoes, caramelized Brussels sprouts, sauce bearnaise
Steak Frites du Lake Park Bistro*$39.00
Grilled hanger steak with bistro frites with choice of red wine-shallot butter, Roquefort butter, or maître d'hôtel butter
Coq au Vin$36.00
Red wine-marinated and braised organic chicken, potato purée, bacon lardons, pearl onions
Sole Meunière$62.00
True whole-roasted Dover sole with brown butter-lemon sauce, fingerling potatoes, French beans, and filleted table side
Tapenade de Saumon*$40.00
Oven-roasted Scottish salmon, olive oil potatoes, rapini, olive–caper tapenade

Plats Principaux de Saison

Coquilles Saint-Jacques Poêlées*$54.00
Seared sea scallops, puréed celery root, braised kale, Bayonne cured ham, celery leaf, watercress salad
Confit de Canard$40.00
Crispy confit duck leg, braised French lentils, watercress salad, duck ham, cassis duck sauce
Rutabaga et Pavé de Comté$29.00
Baked rutabaga and French Comté cheese, artichoke mousseline, roasted pepper coulis, watercress

Les Accompagnements

Frites Bistro$9.00
Bistro French fries with Belgian aioli
Purée de Pommes de Terre$11.00
Potato purée
Pommes de Terre Rôties$12.00
Bacon-roasted fingerling potatoes
Champignons$12.00
Sautéed seasonal mushrooms
Haricots Verts$12.00
Buttered French beans
Choux de Bruxelles$14.00
Sautéed Brussels sprouts

What 5,534 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Wisconsin
Romantic
Milwaukee
Great for fine wines
Milwaukee
Romantic
Milwaukee
Great for scenic views

5,533 Reviews

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CarltonS
Milwaukee
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful all around experience. Definitely will return.
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OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Heaven & Faith were wonderful!! We enjoyed every moment of our dining experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Western NC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience3
We decided to go to Our Favorite Pl., Lake Park bistro on Saturday night, December 2nd. We asked to sit away from the window, but in the main room, because my wife thought the window seats would be cold or drafty. We had a very nice server And he had a glass of wine and some wonderful mushroom soup. My wife ordered the Dover Sole, and I had the beef tenderloin medallions. Both were cooked to perfection, and we had no room for dessert. It was a little noisy to our taste, but understandable on a Saturday night with a fairly full house. We love going here and we will be back again.
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ThomasS
Milwaukee
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nothing more perfect than an evening dinner at Lake Park Bistro. All you could possibly hope for food, service and ambience in a dining experience. We have been dining here since they opened up. Dine here and you will return again and again.
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dlg1
Milwaukee
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
only complaint is the noise ..people just talk too loud
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JullaneJ
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely loved the tasting menu and the service was great
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LeannB
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Amazing service. I went with high expectations and they were met! Only criticism I have is there was some sort of pop music playing which added unnecessarily to the volume of noise. Something softer would have been more appropriate to the setting. Food was terrific. It's an expensive meal but worth it.
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience4
Sadly not the same quality anymore. We were excited to return to Lake Park Bistro, formerly one of our absolute favorite restaurants in Milwaukee. Our starters of escargot and the cheese wheel were solid and as expected as was our salad. Unfortunately our entrees did not live up. My sea scallops were so salty they were tough to get down, and I am one who adds salt to everything! And then the steaks…none was cooked to the proper temperature. The one ordered rare had no visible pink in half of the small portion provided! The service was also substandard. Our one waitress was polite and solicitous while the “head” waitress, Heaven. was sarcastic and uncouth from the beginning. She made flippant comments left and right which made the whole table uncomfortable the few times she came around. For much of our dinner neither server was anywhere to be seen so overall, not the service we had come to expect. Unfortunately we will not be returning.
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DougF
Milwaukee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We Celebrated our anniversary at Lake Park Bistro last night. The food, service and ambience were outstanding. Truly wonderful! Can’t wait to visit again. Great for any occasion or just a night out.
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Jason
Milwaukee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing and the service was outstanding!!
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Nukins
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
With guests from Washington, DC and celebrating a birthday, we wanted something special. And we were not disappointed. Service was excellent although bread should be served immediately with drinks and it should be offered more often. And while the various steaks were delicious, not all were cooked as requested. Escargot were wonderful, as were the desserts. Think having a few more moderately priced wines would be a good idea — we did not see any bottles on the wine list for under $50. It was very busy and a bit too noisy but we still really enjoyed ourselves.
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GregC
Houston
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience5
We had a reservation for our party of 4 at 7:00 p.m. on a Saturday. After being seated right at 7, service was generally slow. The lethargy of the service was only unacceptable when we noticed four other tables, of groups ranging from two to eight, order, receive, and finish their first and second courses before we were served anything more than drinks. What made the situation more frustrating was the fact that our waitress completely ignored the apparent delay in our order. In general, the food was good, but not exceptional. If we decide to go back, we will certainly avoid busy times.
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NigelSteck
Milwaukee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Treated us like royalty for our anniversary. French cooking at its finest. Staff was nothing short of excellent. Maybe our favorite dining experience ever. Can’t recommend them enough.
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OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful birthday dinner with family. Our server, Heaven, was friendly and attentive throughout. Everything we ordered was delicious. Highly recommend Lake Park Bistró.
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WalterB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Great service. Bartolotta is a great place to enjoy dinner or lunch. Best restaurant group in Milwaukee. Would definitely come again
Bartolotta's Lake Park BistroResponded on November 8, 2023
We're glad to hear you enjoyed your time, thank you for dining with us!
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Traveler
Milwaukee
61 reviews
vip
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent evening at Lake Park Bistro. Service was perfect and food was fantastic . May be one of the best meals we have had there. The pace of the service was spot on. Definitely one of our favorite restaurants in Milwaukee.
Bartolotta's Lake Park BistroResponded on November 8, 2023
Thank you for your review! we hope you'll join us again as we begin highlighting the flavors of Fall/Winter!
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OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I celebrated our anniversary last night and you just come to know what to expect at a Bartolotta restaurant. The service is always unmatched, the food is always 10/10, and the ambiance overlooking the lake can't be beat. Kudos as always LPB and happy 30 years!
Bartolotta's Lake Park BistroResponded on November 8, 2023
That's amazing to hear! Thank you for choosing to celebrate with us!
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PattyB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a delightful time and a tasty meal. We were transported to France.
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OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience every time! Food and drinks were both excellent
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ThomasK
Milwaukee
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
For the second time in two months, the food was fantastic. Thanks.
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Healthyeater
Milwaukee
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thank you for the lovely evening! Our servers were superb!
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ZLChen
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful place and very good atmosphere. Delicious food and good service.
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Nick
Milwaukee
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience2
The food was ok, but overpriced. Service was slow and servers seemed overwhelmed and disorganized. The biggest problem was the noise. You can barely hear yourself think. Not a great place to go to enjoy a nice conversation over a meal.
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Nessi
San Diego
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience1
Food (foie gras, duck confit, ribeye, chicken liver mousse, creme brûlée, clafoutis) was okay, not great (pretty greasy, "Americanized"/not really authentically French, not very creative). Service: unreliable, waitress forgot several things, was unfriendly, and yelled. The room was crammed, many people, very loud. The worst: the AC. Every ten minutes or so, AC turned on, and a terribly cold wind kept blowing for about 10-15 minutes to cool down the room. It got way too cold in there, and the cold wind was very unpleasant. We were not able to enjoy our night. We are not going there again.
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ToddB
Milwaukee
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife loved her sole served tableside. I enjoyed my duck.
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Gene
Louisville
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We measure against our own onion soup (from the Julia Child recipe). You win
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KimZ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My family and I enjoyed the entire experience while celebrating my daughter's birthday. We will definitely return in the future.
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DanielM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding service and the meals were amazing. Green beans were so good!
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SeasonalSkier
Miami
54 reviews
vip
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional service. Exceptional food. Great ambiance and beaitiful location.
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KevinS
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Amazing restaurant with great food, excellent service and beautiful location
Bartolotta's Lake Park BistroResponded on November 8, 2023
Thank you for dining with us!
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CIG1
Milwaukee
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always Fantastic. Beautiful ambience and wonderful foo!
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DavidF
Cleveland
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything about the evening was great! Our table-food-service was excellent! Thank you for a wonderful time.
Bartolotta's Lake Park BistroResponded on November 8, 2023
That's greta to hear; thank you for dining with us!
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TimothyG
Milwaukee
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall2food2service5ambience2
Quality of service was excellent. Three people ordered steaks, all of us requested medium rare. All of these servings came out as medium. The quality of food was not even close to the price charged. Very noisy, could not converse with person next to me without shouting. Sad! The place was like eating inside a garlic processing plant!! Remember what I look like because you will never see me again.
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BillB
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always spectacular! The food, the service, the ambience. Had the Dover Sole for the first time here - exceptional
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RaRa
Milwaukee
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience5
Relaxing atmosphere. Plan on 90-minute table time.
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BeckyS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
My husband and I both enjoyed our meals immensely, the entrees came very quickly, and the staff were very friendly and attentive.
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MauryM
Charleston
8 reviews
1.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2023
overall1food5service1ambience5
Terrible service. I was ignored because my tab wasn’t as much as my server would have liked. I have had countless meals with family, friends and business associates at this restaurant over the years. I have always enjoyed the meals and the staff. Tonight was an exception. I was humiliated. I felt ignored by my server. She pushed all the expensive items on the menu. As I said I probably have eaten here a hundred times. I know the menu backwards and forwards, but she never asked if I had dined there before. Only having a cocktail , the Ouef Mollett salad, Mussels, a glass of expensive wine and an espresso wasn’t enough of a tab for her. I dined alone because my wife was ill and my tab only came to $79.00. Again not enough for her to treat me like a paying customer. She never came and asked how I was enjoying any of my meal. She didn’t fit with all the servers I had in the past. Her style is better suited to a bar atmosphere. I will dine at Lake Park Bistro, butI will not have this server wait on me again.
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TierneyF
Chicago
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent customer service….very attentive to needs. Food and ambiance is top notch!
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SegundoR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I was surprised that the free bread they served yesterday was neither hot nor warm. And was not the usual french bread !!! I will expect better next time
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RickH
Milwaukee
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was Michelin worthy Nicely presented and delectably delicious
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 5534 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 6, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

Google Map for Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro

3133 E. Newberry Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211

Additional information

Cross street
Lake Drive
Neighborhood
Milwaukee
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
French, Steak, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Free parking in our lot.
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Amanda Langler
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lakeparkbistro.com/
Phone number
(414) 962-6300
Private party facilities
Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro is home to award-winning cuisine, charming private rooms, and spectacular views. We delight in this gorgeous property and are ready to make sure every detail of your event is just right. Our loyal and knowledgeable staff will help make your experience at Lake Park Bistro comfortable, enjoyable and memorable.
Private party contact
Whitney Sleiter: (414) 962-6300

Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro

Make a reservation

Additional information

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Sole

Steak Frites du Lake Park Bistro

Bowl Mushroom Soup

Charcuterie et Fromage

Rillettes de Salmon$17.00

Mousse de Foie de Volaille$17.00

Pâté de Campagne$18.00

Assiette de Charcuterie$29.00

Grand Plat de Fromage$24.00

Soupe et Salade

Soupe à l'Oignon$12.00

Salade de Laitue$14.00

Salade au Roquefort$19.00

Oeuf Mollet Avec Cèpes Champignons*$22.00

Hors d'Oeuvres

Escargots à la Bourgogne$20.00

Moules Marinières$22.00

Steak Tartare*$29.00

Foie Gras Poêlé et Poires Pochées$32.00

Les Classiques

Filet de Boeuf au Poivre*$52.00

Entrecôte de Boeuf Grillée*$64.00

Steak Frites du Lake Park Bistro*$39.00

Coq au Vin$36.00

Sole Meunière$62.00

Tapenade de Saumon*$40.00

Plats Principaux de Saison

Coquilles Saint-Jacques Poêlées*$54.00

Confit de Canard$40.00

Rutabaga et Pavé de Comté$29.00

Les Accompagnements

Frites Bistro$9.00

Purée de Pommes de Terre$11.00

Pommes de Terre Rôties$12.00

Champignons$12.00

Haricots Verts$12.00

Choux de Bruxelles$14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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FAQs

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