Bis on Main

Parking - on the street was easy. Service - it was amazing. Constant follow up and food did come out fast and good. Dinner ... Fries - amazing and crunchy. The truffle mayo was a great option. Escargot - there was actually 2 in each slot and they were decent sizes. I didn't care for the small breads that came with it as it was too hard or toasted. Miso Cod - cooked to perfection and the black rice was a great compliment. Bolognese - great tasting and the noodles were perfectly cooked. All in all, I'd go back. Bonus the owner is from Hawaii!

I have such mixed feelings about this place. We sat outside, which was cute. Our server was attentive, and the avocado toast was very tasty. Everything was going great until something I ate suddenly made me very ill. My entire meal came back up. I notified staff, but I'm not sure they did anything about it. I hope others don't get sick.Update: I hate giving bad reviews, but I talked with the owner, who tried to convince me I got sick from something I ate the night before, or that I was pregnant, and that it takes hours for food poisoning to present. A simple google search shows it can present as soon as 30 mins, which it did. No reassurances about food safety measures in the kitchen. Note also, I had the poached eggs. Down to 2 stars.

Pretentious without reason.We never had the opportunity to try the actual food since our first impression of the restaurant was incredibly off-putting. At the time, we were visiting Bellevue and staying at one of the nearby hotels. We had a casual dinner at another restaurant, but it didn't offer dessert. We normally get dessert after dinner, so we were on a search. We thought of nearby restaurants which offered dessert and decided to get the dessert to go. We looked at the dessert menu from Bis on Main and saw a couple of options that looked good. Thinking, Bis on Main is a nicer restaurant, they must offer house-made desserts, prepared by a pastry chef...We called to check if the restaurant was willing to allow us to order dessert to go, where they had replied they would, but it wouldn't look as pretty, since it would be boxed. We were fine with it; a nice presentation is always welcome, but what matters more is the flavor. The restaurant said the dessert would be ready for us to pick up in around 10 minutes.We entered the restaurant, where the front of the house staff initially ignored us. When they finally did come to assist us, they made us feel as if we were an inconvenience, and certainly, not the type of people who should patronize their restaurant. Bellevue was one of our favorite "stay-cation" spots, and we were just taking a nice stroll after dinner, so no, we were not dressed formally, since we were not eating at Bis on Main, yet they felt the need to judge us anyway. We originally decided to try the food the next time we were in Bellevue, but after that first experience with Bis on Main, we were never going to return. We have been to many other restaurants in Bellevue (including fine dining restaurants) since moving to the Eastside. Our impressions of the restaurant: they are using the classification of "fine dining" a bit liberally.As for the dessert, it tasted as if they bought it from the grocery store. If it was prepared by an actual pastry chef, that chef truly needs to reflect and rethink their career path.

Love this place. One of the best restaurants in Bellevue in my opinion. Old-school white linen steak place with an amazing bar if you don't want to sit at the table. Always busy so be sure to make a rezzie!

We were in the city for our anniversary and looking for something special. We decided to give Bis on Main a try because the menu offered good options. We ordered one main (Garlic Chicken - yum!), appetizer, salad, and a side to share. It was more than enough for two and fun to sample a variety dishes. We finished with dessert and coffee and left there stuffed. The servers were attentive and customer service was outstanding.

I was only there for brunch and really wanted to like it. The staff are great. But the food was not on point. I'll give it another try for brunch and definitely try dinner. We'll see.

Alright, first time trying after new ownership. Of course you have to try the popular Crispy Garlic Chicken as the promise was to not change much but to improve and add new wrinkles to the menu.It didn't disappoint. But for those that prefer to spend less dollars, this simple but delicious chicken, mash and carrots for $42 might be a bit much, maybe. I would agree that price for this staple is a tad high, but you know, Bellevue, and smack dab in Old Bellevue downtown. I love this combo though, and the chicken was mostly moist, cripsy, slightly garlicy, slightly salty (as it should be). Mash was perfect and I love roasted carrots always!Menu is higher priced, the food for the most part might meet the pricing, but I can see for some it may not. It's a nice quaint experience though.Interior is unchanged, and place gets decently busy after 530pm in the winter. During the summer though its busy throughout the day. Great for family get togethers, a date, and some charm to add to it.

We have been fans of Chef Bobby Moore for a long time, so we were excited to try Bis under his leadership. This place is an institution, so taking it over is no small thing... and we were very impressed. Great food and great service.

I've been coming to Bis on Maine for years and have always loved their food. This past experience was sub par. The waiter was amazing and did a really great job guiding our party to be adventurous from our normal selections. The ambiance is still nice, but the food, in my opinion, has gone down hill since new ownership took over. The only two parts of our dinner that were excellent was the crispy chicken dish and the steak special (with the exception of the sides). Our table was delighted by the looks of our dishes, but underwhelmed with the flavor. The risotto on both of our dishes was undercooked, under seasoned and lacked the creaminess it used to have. When the chef came to our table to ask how the food was, we politely said it was fine and asked for salt so we could add to our dishes. He didn't ask any follow up questions after that, just dropped the salt off and left the table. That would have been the perfect opportunity to ask for feedback, but he didn't take it. The waiter was a gem. He asked how our meals were and we were able to be honest with him. He was funny, engaging and very sweet. We might go back to BoM in the future, but for now- we'll be trying other places.

C'est si bon! Bis on Main is a delightful French bistro on Main St in Bellevue. The decor and ambience was beautiful and inviting. The service was attentive and as an added touch, the chef and owner came out during the meal to see if we needed anything. The dishes are fun & French, and the ahi Niçoise salad made me nostalgic for the south of France where I spent some time in college. I went for brunch but would love to try their other offerings. As a sober person, I thought the list of mocktails was a wonderful addition. 10/10 will go again. Now I want to decorate my whole home with navy and gold!