Lili's Bistro

I've been coming to Lili's Bistro on Magnolia for a number of years now. Every time I come here I'm happy when I leave. Waitress was very nice and attentive. Started with a Mesquite Smoked Salmon which is served cold and was fantastic with a lot of smoke flavor with a Dill spread that compliments it VERY well. For an entree we had the Double Lobster Ravioli which has a fantastic balance flavor and was very filling. Also had the Beef Wellington which had great flavor also. My favorite part of Lili's is always dessert. You can tell a lot thought goes into making sure they offer something different than other restaurants. Today was the Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Apple Pie. Served with a scoop of Blue Bell vanilla bean ice cream this is the best apple pie in town. This is a fan favorite for sure.

New menu item... and it is terrific. King Ranch Poblano. A roasted poblano chile stuffed with a creamy mix of chicken, onions, peppers and melted cheese, topped with sour cream and tomatillo sauce. It's served with Lili's amazing, delicious rice, a perfect compliment to those dish. Pictured is my portion of a split plate, and we each took half of our split portion home! The Lili's kitchen splits shared salads and entrees etc., in the kitchen with the garnishes etc, on each plate as if it were the entire dish. No split plate charge! This is a kitchen that is committed to the dining pleasure of each guest as opposed to just mailing it in by sending out an empty second plate for diners to split for themselves. Very class act. Daniel does a perfect job in the serving department. Y'all give this a try!PS I got three meals out of my half of the King Ranch Poblano when divided and wrapped in a tortilla with some rice.

Jessica was phenomenal and such a great waitress- she took the meal to the next level! We happened to sit in the added section with an Astroturf-style flooring. It was pretty warm in that room, but it was nice having the look of an outdoor patio. While we were so excited for the brussels and caesar salad, they were both misses unfortunately. The brussel sprouts were overly sweet and the caesar was all around underwhelming. With that, the turkey burger and fries were great as usual.

Lili's is now on my Top 5 list of favorites here in FW. Their menu is well thought out with options for regular entrees or sandwiches sling with small plates that are perfect for lighter appetites or just gathering a few things to try for the table. I absolutely love the escargot and portobello dish, and it's become one of my favorite dishes here. There calamari is solid and hubby really enjoyed the crab cakes with edamame hummus. The donuts were a tasty end to the meal. One of the things that I love about the place is how attentive they are to their guests. Our favorite waiter is Keith - ask for him on Friday nights. Also, we love the live music.

The turkey burger quite literally pleases my soul. Its so big, it's the only meal you need for the day. The place was pretty packed for a Thursday afternoon, but since we knew what we wanted we were able to get our order in before some of the bigger parties. Well worth the hour drive it takes us to get here

My favorite restaurant! Always amazing food and ambience! Have been going here for at least 10 years.

**Must order the ELK SAUSAGE PASTA!!**First time I tried it I was HOOKED! Come at least once a month now. I always tell my partner it takes like an Italian take on Pad Thai but with Italian spices and TONS OF FLAVOR!Every time I've been there they either have someone playing the piano or 2 guys on guitars playing modern/classical/classic music, PERFECT PLACE FOR DATES!Chef always comes by to make sure everything is to your liking and that's you as you walk out, such a beautiful touch.We made it a night and went to the local cocktail lounges within walking distance and it was perfection.

I heard from friends that the food was very good at Lili's on Magnolia in Ft Worth. So my wife and I tried it out. I was happy for the free parking for Lili's and a couple other places. It's an old building that is very quaint. There was a small Jazz Band playing. It was just loud enough to provide a nice atmosphere. The server was friendly and she brought our food quickly. My wife had a burger with gorgonzola cheese and crumbled bacon. It was super good, especially the bun. I'm not sure what type of bread it was but it was soft and slightly sweet. I had a lightly breaded chicken breast and shrimp on pasta with a very light, white sauce. They were cooked with red peppers and capers, and it was delicious. All this for less than $50. We'll be back.

I made a 2 reservations with Lili's for 6 and 6:30. I received an email from Vance saying we have you penciled in for 6:30, please confirm. I called to see if there were other times, they said all other spots were booked, so I stated that i'd keep 6:30. I sent an email confirming our 6:30 penciled in spot and they responded with all spots are full. I called the location again to straighten out the confusion and they said they gave the confirmed spot away and their response was sorry not our fault... we'll call you if something comes available... "DONT LET IT RUIN YOUR LIFE (seen in the picture below)"All we were trying to do was celebrate my wife's birthday and we were let down and snubbed. Terrible management.

As far as I'm concerned, Lili's Bistro is one of those bistros that gives bistros a bad name. My family and I were there on January 16, 2025, and will never go back. The fish of my fish and chips was soggy, doughy, undercooked. I'd never actually had bad fish and chips before, so that was a first in itself. My wife's potato soup had more fennel/caraway seed (she doesn't remember which it was) than Jewish rye. My daughter's salad was OK; thank God someone got something out of the meal. The service was fine. Surprisingly bad food overall.