My husband and I returned to "The Bistro" for our fifth anniversary. The food is always superb. This visit we went "tres francais" with the escargot and charcuterie apps, followed by a very tasty... More

My husband and I returned to "The Bistro" for our fifth anniversary. The food is always superb. This visit we went "tres francais" with the escargot and charcuterie apps, followed by a very tasty striped bass and rack of lamb. My only disappointment was that Bistro's legendary cassoulet was not yet on the menu. We finished by sharing a chocolate mousse cake "demi-boule". The ambiance was urbane yet comfprtable with sparkling river views. A wonderful and romantic evening. Pros: superb food, fantastic view, great ambiance
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What a great meal! Everything we had was super yummy and the prices were very reasonable. I had the risotto with scalllops which was unbelievable. If our waiter had rolled a tub of it up to the... More

What a great meal! Everything we had was super yummy and the prices were very reasonable. I had the risotto with scalllops which was unbelievable. If our waiter had rolled a tub of it up to the table, I would've dived in, head-first, just so I could eat my way out. I don't often have food fantasies quite like that, but that's how good it was. Pros: Superb foood, really cool view Cons: None really
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Great experience. The service was attentive and professional.Can't wait to go back. Pros: Best wild mushrooms risotto Cons: none

Great experience. The service was attentive and professional.Can't wait to go back. Pros: Best wild mushrooms risotto Cons: none
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I went for Restaurant Week this past week and was thoroughly happy. I really enjoyed the spicy gazpacho and my girlfriend's pork. I had the pate (something I had never tried before) and really... More

I went for Restaurant Week this past week and was thoroughly happy. I really enjoyed the spicy gazpacho and my girlfriend's pork. I had the pate (something I had never tried before) and really thought it was good. All in all the food was simple and well executed and our waiter was efficient and personable even though the restaurant was packed. I'm really looking forward to trying their brunch this weekend. Can't wait! Pros: View, Service, Wine Cons: None
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Despite living in Philly for 15+ years, I finally made it over to Bistro St. Tropez this week after being curious for many years. While my curiosity is now sated, I can't say I feel any strong... More

Despite living in Philly for 15+ years, I finally made it over to Bistro St. Tropez this week after being curious for many years. While my curiosity is now sated, I can't say I feel any strong desire to go back. Admittedly, I went there with a friend during restaurant week, when quality and service of food can always be suspect. Nevertheless, we were intrigued as their choices seemed more interesting and varied for the week than most. After some confusion and long wait at the front, we were seated at a decent if crowded, small table facing 30th Street Station. They were out of the sparkling sangria listed on the RW menu so we got the red sangria instead, which was very good (even if our waiter seemed intent on spilling much of it on the floor). We had to order our entire meal, including dessert, right away. All dinners started with a generous and spicy bowl of gazpatcho. I then had the tuna tartare, which was ok, not especially flavorful and the toasts had some kind of spread on them that looked almost like cheese whiz. My main was a paella which also was just so-so: it was only lukewarm and seemed to have just been prepared in builk and dished out as ordered. For dessert, I had ordered a Gran Marinier frozen souffle which quite honestly had the taste and texture of cool whip and little else. All told, nothing about the experience made me want to rush back for another meal. Beyond the just-average food, the room was very noisy and the wait service not great - and smelly! Our waiter had quite noticeable body odor which was really unpleasant any time he reached over to fill my water glass! This place seems to be lasting on its location and little else. Pros: Sangria, view Cons: Food, service
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This restaurant has hands down the WORST service I have ever experienced. I do not feel I am being too hard or overly critical as I have been in the food industry for over ten years myself. Judging... More

This restaurant has hands down the WORST service I have ever experienced. I do not feel I am being too hard or overly critical as I have been in the food industry for over ten years myself. Judging by the other reviews on this site, my experience was also not a unique one. The restaurant had only three other couples eating dinner and the server came by twice over the course of two hours. All that was ordered were drinks and appetizers. The second round of drinks was made, the waiter walked past our table with the drinks on his tray, walked up to another couple, gave them their drinks walked back right past us still carrying our drinks, set them down on the bar, and then proceeded to disappear for a half hour. At this point you figure, ok maybe he's going to bring the apps out with the drinks and they're ready, or they weren't the drinks I ordered. Literally 34 minutes later, the waiter comes back, picks the same tray up off the bar and brings the same drinks to my table now completely watered down by ice without any explanation, as if the drinks had to be brought to room temp to be served right. I usually leave a minimum 15% tip regardless of how bad service might be, but I couldnt bring myself to do it for this guy. I never did get my appetizers. Terrible service. The food MIGHT be good, but who could know if its never served to you. The parking authority will give you better service than this place does, and they BLATANTLY dont give a F*** about the citizens of Philly. Pros: The view Cons: Ive had better service at the PPA.
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We found out a few nights ago when we went to Patou and had a fabulous experience that the Chef also own Bistro St Tropez so we went last night and love it .First this is one of the most beautiful... More

We found out a few nights ago when we went to Patou and had a fabulous experience that the Chef also own Bistro St Tropez so we went last night and love it .First this is one of the most beautiful view in Philadelphia. Sun set was superb and you could see the art museum with all the bridge it was very romantic with all the candle lid. Dinner was so good. We started with a nice botlle of French Champagne which was served promptly in an ice bucket The waiter knew how to pour which is always a plus and was also very professional. I had a grilled calamari with tomato olives, lemon juice and olive oil, very tender and delicious my boy friend had a lobster tart with roasted peppers, caramelized onions and black olives tapenade. As the main course I had day boat scallops with herb potato goat cheese galette with frise salad, asparagus and cilantro curry sauce and my boy friend had the hanger steak which was juicy and perfectly cooked. Then for dessert we both had a french apple tart with vanilla ice cream.I understand that they have their full menu for restaurant week so we can't wait to go back. I definitely recommend Bistro St Tropez. Pros: ROMANTIC Cons: none
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We went to dinner at bistro st tropez last night (saturday) and had a great time with the food but very dissapointed with the service. Our server was a short girl with short hair. She was probably... More

We went to dinner at bistro st tropez last night (saturday) and had a great time with the food but very dissapointed with the service. Our server was a short girl with short hair. She was probably very new at serving since she knew nothing about the menu or the wine list. We wanted a bottle of red but she was so unsure that we ended up getting just 2 glasses of wine each. Our server came to our table once or twice and we felt ignored. We didnt even get her name( she might have said Nandy or something). The food saved the day. It was beautiful and tasty. Loved everything about our bass, scallops and tuna. great flavor combinations and perfectly cooked. I would definately go back for the food, not care so much about service. Pros: Food, view Cons: Bad Service
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I love this restaurant. It has been there for so many years and the chef still cook excellent food with generous portions It is also very ROMANTIC with a beautiful view of the art museum which give... More

I love this restaurant. It has been there for so many years and the chef still cook excellent food with generous portions It is also very ROMANTIC with a beautiful view of the art museum which give you the fell of being in France. Love the potato goat cheese and olive crusted stripped bass. Pros: flavors are right on Cons: none
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My sister and I went this past Sunday (Easter) and had a wonderful time. The place was packed so things took a little time to come out (10 minutes). When we got our food I was amazed at how good it... More

My sister and I went this past Sunday (Easter) and had a wonderful time. The place was packed so things took a little time to come out (10 minutes). When we got our food I was amazed at how good it was. Plus it was very affordable. Our waitress (Nancy) was great and the music was divine. Can't wait to go back again. Pros: croissant, jazz, crepe Cons: none
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