Bistro La Source

Name: Bistro La Source
Address: 85 Morris Street, Jersey City, NJ, United States, 07302
Telephone: (201) 209-1717
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

360 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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Bistro La Source is a friendly French/Belgian Bistro with a great wine list. It is located in the Paulus Hook neighborhood of Jersey City. Fine food and spirits awaits!

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
French, Belgian, Seafood
Hours of operation
Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 11:00am - 4:00pm Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm Dinner: Nightly: 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Phone number
(201) 209-1717
Website
http://bistrolasource.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Bill Spitz
Private party contact
Bill Spitz: (201) 209-1717

Location
85 Morris Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Neighborhood
Jersey City
Cross street
Washington Street
Parking details
There is a parking lot next to restaurant.
Public transit
Essex Street light rail<br>Exchange Place PATH train
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Rose Cove Reserve Oysters on the Half Shell from Barnegat NJ
Fresh Horseradish, Cocktail Sauce, Mignonette
- 6 for$18.00
French Onion Soup au gratin$12.00
Chilled Gazpacho$10.00
Avocado Market Salad$16.00
Spring Lettuce, Herbs, Cucumber, Feta, Chickpeas, Croutons, Tarragon Vinaigrette
Warm Goat Cheese Croquette & Apple Salad$16.00
Apple, Pear, Endives, Pomegranate, Walnuts, Crostini
Burrata$17.00
with local Heirloom Tomato, roasted Corn, Basil, Olive Oil & Balsamic
Escargots de Bourgogne au Pastis, Shallot, Garlic & Parsley Butter$18.00
2 roasted Bone Marrow & Hen of the Woods Mushrooms$20.00
with Parsley & Toast
Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras$25.00
fig brulee, pomegranate
Homemade Pate of Duck Liver & Foie Gras$17.00
Toast Rounds
Grilled Spanish Octopus, Chorizo, Potato, charred Lemon$18.00
Fried Fresh Calamari$17.00
with Pimenton Aioli
Ahi Tuna Tartare$17.00
Mustard, Onion, Capers, Ginger, Soy Sauce, Sesame - served with Toast Points
3 Moroccan Lamb Sliders$18.00
with Feta, Mint, Pickles, Cucumbers & Dill

Large Plates

Assiette Végétarienne$21.00
sautéed New Potatoes, Spinach, roasted Corn, shredded Brussels Sprouts, Beluga Lentils, Haricots Vert
Trenette Pasta$22.00
with Tomato, Eggplant, Zucchini, Basil, Garlic, crushed Pepper, Nicoise Olive, Pecorino & Breadcrumbs
Fresh Tagliatelle with Shrimp, Tomato & Basil$24.00
Ravioli filled with Beef Short Rib$22.00
Sherried Tomato Sauce
Salade Lyonnaise with Crispy Duck Confit$22.00
Chicory, Apples, Croutons, Bacon, Roquefort Cheese, Poached Egg
Buttermilk Fried Chicken$19.00
Salsa Verde, Watermelon, Feta & Mint
Pan Roasted Duck Breast & Crispy Duck Leg Confit$38.00
Shredded Brussels Sprouts, Blood Orange, piquant Slaw
Bistro Hamburger and Fries$16.00
- With bacon or cheese$1.50
- with cheese$1.50
Beef Short Rib Bourguignon$30.00
Braised in Red Wine with Bacon, Mushrooms, Onions, Carrots and Egg Noodles
NY Sirloin Steak Frites$37.00
with Hand Cut French Fries, Bordelaise Sauce
NY Sirloin Steak au Poivre$39.00
Mashed Potatoes & Spinach
Lollipop Lamb Chops$38.00
with Haricots Vert, Mint & Ratatouille
Cassoulet$28.00
Lamb, Duck Confit, Pork Belly, Garlic Sausage, White Beans, Breadcrumbs
Fish and Chips$21.00
Fresh Cod Filet fried in Beer Batter, French Fries, Side Salad
Grilled Ahi Tuna on Salad Niçoise$22.00
Tomato, String Beans, Potato, Hardboiled Egg, Anchovy
Grilled Salmon Filet$26.00
Peas, Favas, Asparagus, Mint, Lemon
Sautéed Branzino Filet$28.00
Saffron Risotto with Green Peas, Romesco Sauce
Mediterranean Seafood Stew$32.00
Cod Filet, Shrimp, Mussels, Clams, Calamari, Sea Scallops, Tomato, Garlic, Saffron Toast

Sides

Hand Cut French Fries$4.00
Macaroni and Cheese$9.00
Mashed Potatoes$7.00
Saffron Risotto with Green Peas$12.00
Sautéed Spinach & Garlic$9.00
Ratatouille$10.00
Sauteed Brussels Sprouts$12.00

Desserts

Affogato$8.00
Vanilla Gelato with Espresso
Beignets with Bittersweet Chocolate$10.00
Mousse au Chocolate & Rum$10.00
Figs & Strawberries with Mascarpone, Local Honey & Balsamic$12.00
Lemon Shortbread Tart$11.00
Creme Brulee au Grand Marnier$11.00
Flourless Chocolate Torte with Sea Salt Caramel Gelato$12.00
Apple Bread Pudding, Butterscotch and Creme Anglaise$12.00
New Jersey Peach Cobbler$10.00
with Tahitian Vanilla Gelato

What 360 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.1Service
4.1Ambience
4.4Value

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monfrank
Sacramento
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were here on all you can eat mussel Monday. The smell of the broth was great but we did not eat the mussels. The calamari was excellent and the brazino with lemon caper sauce was outstanding. Despite how busy they were, our server got our drinks and food to the table very quickly.
M
Mike
New York Area
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
I had never been there before so I rolled the dice after reading the reviews on OpenTable. I have grown tired of pricey Hoboken haunts with so-so food at our usual haunts there. My guests and I were not disappointed. Since it was my granddaughter’ birthday, we were all pleased with my choice. The menu offered variety and the six of us something different. All us were pleased with our choices and would not hesitate to return.
B
Betty
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2019
overall5food4service3ambience5
My favorite spot. Bistro La Source has a bit of everything, from ambience to reasonable acoustics, a happy vibe and, oh, delicious food! The servers are all so attentive and polite. The bar is also a fun place to hang out. I highly recommend it!
H
Helene
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience as always. So nice to have a place where we always feel welcome.
NJ
NicolaJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Reliable destination in Jersey City . Parking , great food and always a welcome . Catriona our server five star service
KM
KristinM
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely wonderful. The service, wine, entree - what a great local spot!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always fresh tasting food and the staff is always so attentive and kind
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience4
New Years Eve dinner was amazing! Definitely would come back. Small petite and perfect.
MM
MaryMargaretS
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
The New Years fixed menu was amazing! Love bistro la source
BD
BigDaddy
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and delicious food. Highly recommend.
C
Camila
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2018
overall5food2service5ambience5
The place is great and also the service, but the food is below average, except for the cheese plate, which was delicious. My risotto was a simple rice and it was a bit disappointing.
LN
LauraN
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2018
overall5food4service5ambience5
Ambience and service warm and inviting, food was yummy, homey, frenchy. Lovely dining experience!
SS
StephenS
Washington DC
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
A little bit of Paris in Jersey City
JC
JamesC
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
his was a fantastic find, off the beaten track but honestly better than the three times as expensive pretense of New York city. My view, Jersey City is the up and coming place to be.
IS
IlsaS
Washington DC
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience3
It was a pre fix menu for Thanksgiving. Escargot was a bit too salty n over cooked but seafood stew was very good. Small place n nice ambiance though a bit too loud. We had a nice corner table so it was overall a nice experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great experience! The mussels were to die for, very attentive waitress and the food comes out delicious! My husband and I had a great night
AJ
AdrianJ
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
Nice rustic French bistro close to business centre of Jersey City
CD
CandD
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
four choices of sauce with mussels, we tried the curry and the Thai and both were excellent. The Niçoise salad had a huge piece of ahi, shrimp pasta was very good. Lobster bisque had pieces of lobster and was delicious. We will definitely go back when we visit next! And our kids said that they will return.
BB
BestBillsFan
Wilmington
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love this place and try to have at least one or two meals here every time we are in town! Love the food and staff. Has become one of our favorites!
HC
HelenC
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was very good - Last minute addition to table no problem. Waiter was very good. Very nice time.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
58 reviews
vip
4.0
58 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2018
overall4food5service5ambience5
Friendly staff, great food and service!!! We lived the seafood stew!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome Mussels Monday!
S
Scott
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always delightful. Good food, good wine list, small, charming restaurant. Moderately priced.
v
visitor
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 28, 2018
overall3food3service4ambience3
Bread was stale. Food is average at best. Better places to eat downtown JerseyCity. Good looking cal hangout for drinks.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was very good. Can’t wait to go back!
SA
ScottA
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience4
The food is great and well priced. This time we sat in the bar, but made the service a bit slow.
KB
KristenB
New York Area
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
We love coming here for Mussel Monday’s - $13 (plus the cost of any drink... can even be a $2 soda!) gets you unlimited bowls of mussels in 5 different sauces. highly recommend!
V
Vickel52
New York Area
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great menu with a wide variety. Service was excellent - friendly and unobtrusive. We were not rushed at all. On-site parking is very very helpful! A great neighborhood place and worth a drive.
AB
AnnB
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely place in Jersey City. I didn’t look at dinner menu but I imagine it’s as good as lunch menu — especially if you like moules frites.
KS
KarleeS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have been thinking ever since we left that I should leave a review on this place. It was excellent!!! Great atmosphere and THE BEST fish fry we both have ever had! The food came out so hot and service was great. They have a pretty diverse menu, which is good as I have a lot of dietary restrictions.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2018
overall1food3service1ambience1
It took over 20 min to get our bottle of white wine, which was warm. Service was the slowest I’ve had in Jersey City. It was 80 degrees outside so we sat inside, only to realize it was hotter inside than out. The food was decent but not worth waiting around between courses, never having anyone check on you, and sitting there uncomfortably hot for what could have been an hour and ended up being 2.
JG
JanineG
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 1, 2018
overall2food2service1ambience2
Rachel was a terrible waitress who ignored our party but served the two tables next to us with perkiness and a smile. We felt sincerely discriminated against. It took us 40 minutes after finishing our entrees before she even came back with the dessert menu. It took another 20 minutes after that to get our desserts. It was not worth the wait either. When paying, we couldn't even find her to get our check. We just went and found another waiter to grab our check and pay.
YF
YolandaF
London
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience5
We went for Hudson Restaurant week and sat outside. What a gem. Delicious food, great atmosphere and good sized portions.
T
Thea
New York Area
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Bistro La Source is our go-to neighborhood restaurant with authentic French food that even my husband, who lived in Paris for years, agrees is superb. We took friends to dinner there and all had eaten on France and each pronounced the following: best calamari I’ve ever had... Best mussels I’ve ever had... Best steak frites I’ve ever had... It’s a gem. We’re grateful it’s here
c
cmd4444
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing! Food was delicious. Will definitely go back. Great ambiance.
RO
ReginaO
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this restaurant! It is cozy and warm and fun and relaxed!! The food is scrumptious and there is something to please every palate! Definitely a neighborhood gem in Jersey City.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 4, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great staff
NY
NewYorkNY
Columbus
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, tasty food, cute place w/French bistro flare
m
mariec
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 21, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
It is a great place and the Mela was nice mike in France. We enjoy our dinner.
MA
MichaelA
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
My wife and I discovered this gem in our ongoing search for a good French restaurant. We were very pleasantly surprised to find this Bistro, with an all you can eat Mussels Monday which offers four or five different flavors of delicious mussels. The fried chicken dish will amaze you. It has a casual atmosphere, but definitely a great experience that I would recommend to anyone.

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Bistro La Source is rated 4.3 stars by 360 OpenTable diners.

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Cross street
Washington Street
Neighborhood
Jersey City
Hours of operation
Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 11:00am - 4:00pm Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm Dinner: Nightly: 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Cuisines
French, Belgian, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
There is a parking lot next to restaurant.
Public transit
Essex Street light railExchange Place PATH train
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Bill Spitz
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://bistrolasource.com/
Phone number
(201) 209-1717
Private party contact
Bill Spitz: (201) 209-1717

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Cheese and/or Charcuterie Board

Charcuterie

Cheese

North Atlantic Mussels: $17.00

À la Marinière: Garlic, Shallots, White Wine, Butter

À la Provençale: Tomato, Garlic, White Wine, Herbs

Diablo: Tomato, Garlic, Red Chili Peppers

Thai: Lemongrass, Garlic, Ginger, Chilies, Basil, Coconut Milk

Salads, Small Plates and Starters

Rose Cove Reserve Oysters on the Half Shell from Barnegat NJ

French Onion Soup au gratin$12.00

Chilled Gazpacho$10.00

Avocado Market Salad$16.00

Warm Goat Cheese Croquette & Apple Salad$16.00

Burrata$17.00

Escargots de Bourgogne au Pastis, Shallot, Garlic & Parsley Butter$18.00

2 roasted Bone Marrow & Hen of the Woods Mushrooms$20.00

Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras$25.00

Homemade Pate of Duck Liver & Foie Gras$17.00

Grilled Spanish Octopus, Chorizo, Potato, charred Lemon$18.00

Fried Fresh Calamari$17.00

Ahi Tuna Tartare$17.00

3 Moroccan Lamb Sliders$18.00

Large Plates

Assiette Végétarienne$21.00

Trenette Pasta$22.00

Fresh Tagliatelle with Shrimp, Tomato & Basil$24.00

Ravioli filled with Beef Short Rib$22.00

Salade Lyonnaise with Crispy Duck Confit$22.00

Buttermilk Fried Chicken$19.00

Pan Roasted Duck Breast & Crispy Duck Leg Confit$38.00

Bistro Hamburger and Fries$16.00

Beef Short Rib Bourguignon$30.00

NY Sirloin Steak Frites$37.00

NY Sirloin Steak au Poivre$39.00

Lollipop Lamb Chops$38.00

Cassoulet$28.00

Fish and Chips$21.00

Grilled Ahi Tuna on Salad Niçoise$22.00

Grilled Salmon Filet$26.00

Sautéed Branzino Filet$28.00

Mediterranean Seafood Stew$32.00

Sides

Hand Cut French Fries$4.00

Macaroni and Cheese$9.00

Mashed Potatoes$7.00

Saffron Risotto with Green Peas$12.00

Sautéed Spinach & Garlic$9.00

Ratatouille$10.00

Sauteed Brussels Sprouts$12.00

Desserts

Affogato$8.00

Beignets with Bittersweet Chocolate$10.00

Mousse au Chocolate & Rum$10.00

Figs & Strawberries with Mascarpone, Local Honey & Balsamic$12.00

Lemon Shortbread Tart$11.00

Creme Brulee au Grand Marnier$11.00

Flourless Chocolate Torte with Sea Salt Caramel Gelato$12.00

Apple Bread Pudding, Butterscotch and Creme Anglaise$12.00

New Jersey Peach Cobbler$10.00

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