Bistro Vendome

Brought some associates from out of town here for a semi-business dinner. Everyone was well pleased. First, they were accommodating when we showed up with two more than the reservation. The service was attentive and helpful with menu questions for those who don't know French cuisine. Also with the wine recommendations too. Pate and escargot were scarfed down pretty quickly to raves and everyone loved their entrees too. The place is broken up into different rooms with different decor. We were in what seemed to be the main room. It was lively but not loud on a Thursday evening. I'll definitely be going back.

3.67 stars.During our trip to Colorado, Mom wanted to dine at a nice French restaurant. Through Yelp search, we chose to go to BISTRO VENDÔME on the evening of Friday, June 21, 2024, booking a 6 PM reservation via Open Table.Venue: 4 stars.The restaurant doesn't have its own private lot, but we quickly found parking across the street. Upon arrival, I was impressed by the spot. They have a patio for dining al fresco and the interior décor tickled me pink. I especially liked the very cool gray wallpaper of flowers, butterflies, tree branches and nests, and vintage photos of women's faces in place of heads on bird bodies in the left side dining room where we were seated. The restrooms were also clean. Though, I did wish that the trash cans for the lavatories were next to the doors for convenient disposal of paper towels used to touch the handles for exiting.Food: 3 Stars. Below are what we ordered.Lavender Mist ($14) - Meh. Had to ask for more lavender chamomile syrup and it still didn't jazz me.Sandy Cheeks ($13) - "Really good," according to Mom.Gratin de Tomates Vertes ($11) - Umm...this dish was of a single green tomato, not of multiple, like the menu described. Pretty misleading.Escargot Rôti ($16.50) - Just ok. Mom wasn't very impressed by this HORS D'OEUVRE due to the hint of curry flavour that Auntie Ligaya also tasted. French Allium Soup ($10) - Meh. This vegetarian version can't compete with the standard made with beef broth. The soup just wasn't robust enough and wasn't served piping hot, either. Disappointingly lackluster.Moules et Frites ($30) - Mussels were really tender and the broth was tasty.Salade de Chicorée ($12.50) - Halfed this with Mom. Was WAY too dressed for me which says a lot because I like my salads with a good amount of dressing. I couldn't finish my half. Alyssa ate it for me.Half Duck à l'Orange TO SHARE for two ($65) - Excellent per Mom. The skin was really crispy. They could serve the plate with more sauce, though. No worries - just ask for more and they will happily give you more. Mom said that she would return here specifically to order this dish.Grilled NY Strip Steak ($42) - I wasn't impressed by the au poivre sauce at all. For the price, I had high expectations that were not met. I have had WAY better au poivre sauce elsewhere.Chocolate Soufflé ($11) - Yum. This is a must if you like chocolate and soufflés. The top puffed to a slight crisp and chew and inside was chocolately soft with a somewhat thick sauce. The accompanying pistachio ice cream was a scoop of creamy goodness, a perfect complement. What a great price this sweet ending was, too! Pride Tarte aux Fruits ($10) - Beautiful presentation. Alyssa loved this dessert.Heads-up - Bread and butter are not complimentary. Four slices costed us $4.Service: 4 stars.Service was nice and patient. I wished that they swept off the bread crumbs from our table, though.Although I wasn't super impressed by BISTRO VENDÔME, Mom stated that she enjoyed them so much that she would happily return for the duck. No, thanks, I would need to pass on coming back.

Bistro Vendôme used to be great. But then it wasn't. They moved it Park Hill and are now in this uninspired spot. The atmosphere is a bit blah. The biggest problem is the food. It's just not that good.Highs: I ordered the muscles. They were nice. The frittes are the right amont of crispy.Lows: The space doesn't feel special. The New York strip had a lot of gristle. The tomato salad is really just a big tomato...I didn't understand it. The onion soup just has a big chunk of onion in it. It seems like they should be chopped. The background music is really distracting. It took a long time to be greated. We stood in the entry way for some time before being acknowledged. Probably fine if you live in Park Hill, But I wouldn't cross Colorado Blvd.Andrew

Have been wanting to visit for years and was really disappointed in pretty much all aspects of my visit. I'll break it down! Service: The host was just strange. Felt like they were extremely socially awkward and didn't know the restaurant layout well. We had a reservation and it felt like they were unsure of how to handle that... Additionally, when we didnt finish our food (more on that later) the server didn't seem to notice things were left sort of untouched/we were disinterested. Would have loved an inquiry and offer for something different.... Food: The menu is super small and very expensive. At first, we thought this was a good sign. Small menu means a few things are done very very well vs tons of items done not so well. Unfortunately, we got four items -- tartar, escargot, pork chop and schnitzel and there was something wrong with all of them. The tartar was actually my favorite because of the house made chips for dipping but was sort of a small portion. The escargot had an extremely earthy flavor similar to matcha but food?? The pork chop was really flavorless and undercooked and my schnitzel offered truly gross flavor pairings of capers, orange jam and lima beans with herbs. The whole meal was $150 and the only thing I liked was my chardonnay and the tartar.

Came by for a visit during restaurant week and enjoyed every bite! The restaurant is adorable, with beautiful finishing. Each little area has a slightly different style that all blended well. We sat in the purple room to the left which had a super beautiful wallpaper.We had several items all were delicious! -Definitely don't skip the bread and butter! So fresh and so good! -The French Allium Soup was great!-Galette de Biettes, perfectly presented and delicious. The whipped ricotta was delicious and held a perfect texture! -The Schnitzel de Poulet was also amazing! The orange marmalade and capers gave the perfect balance of sweet and salty! -We also had the Grilled Hangar Steak with both sauces! So good! Definitely recommend both sauces on the side! The fries were so good, perfectly crispy and seasoned! For desert we had the thin mint chocolate mousse, and the Vanilla Panna Cotta! Both were excellent!The service was friendly and attentive.

Where to start? Where we started: mussels & duck liver mousse. Hangar steak with frites were delicious. The frites were the best I've tasted in a while so I made myself let them take the plate away before I could have more. My dining mate had the trout and said it was light and delicious. The staff seemed genuinely interested in talking to us and they gave great recommendations. We came late but they didn't trust us either even when our dessert order can in close to closing and was a soufflé. Instead all they said was worth the wait. Try this place. It's worth a getaway from downtown. For an added treat sit outside.

Came here to enjoy a girls night on a weekday. The place wasn't that crowded at all and the vibes were clean and modern but cozy. Plenty of room for big groups and private groups if that's what you're looking for.We enjoyed the restaurant week menu, and of course ended up spending a little over to splurge for the special apps. The steak tartare really is a highlight. The escargot wasn't a highlight to be honest, wouldn't get it again. The duck entree was really good and There are only a select few gluten free dishes so just be aware you may not get your first choice. Service was friendly and prompt. Overall it was decent. Not sure I'd return anytime soon but enjoyable enough for the occasion.

Fabulous dinner and service. The Duck l'orange combines confit with seared duck breast. Escargot came 2 ways, traditional and in fennel butter. Beef tartar served with fresh fried potatoe chips. Gluten free bread was out of this world, and great sour dough and churned butter for the gluten eaters. I liked the casual atmosphere with a touch of French class. Worth a visit when your in Denver.

Great bar staff, fantastic service and drinks. Shout out to Bobbi - our favorite bartender!

Asked for pork loin "as pink as the kitchen is willing to make it." It came medium-well. How hard is this? I did not ask them to make the dish again, as I didn't want to hold up the rest of my party. Usually the restaurant will comp you desert? Nope.