Lynn's Bistro

Lynn's Bistro is a French-inspired restaurant in central Kirkland. We recently went there for a special occasion dinner, because of its proximity to our other activities.The space is attractive, well-decorated and moderately spacious. The location does not have parking, and in general parking in Kirkland is a bit of a pain but we did find a paid space a couple of blocks away without too much trouble.Service was friendly but not attentive. It took quite a long time for dishes to arrive, and we didn't hear much from our server after food delivery. I had intended to order another drink but there wasn't really any chance to.The menu selection is quite good. There were several dishes that appealed to us in both the appetizer and main course categories, and at least one thing each in the small dessert section. The main courses are almost all accompanied by the same thing. On the day we were there it was scalloped potatoes and sauteed mixed vegetables. While the potatoes were great the saute was just ok, and we would have preferred to have more selections of side dishes to choose from and different sides with each dish. Disappointing.Menu prices are not cheap, but not ultra-pricey either. The interpretation of pricing was very generous. We had ordered two appetizers and two main courses. Without being asked the server converted one of our meals into a Prix fixe, and our second appetizer became the dessert of that meal. This was a significant cost savings and above and beyond in terms of flexibility.Food quality was good but not amazing. I had a pate, that was very good, which came with a salad and some very hard crostini, which I replaced with the good free bread rolls. My wife had the goat cheese salad which was decent. We both had steaks for the main course (Ribeye and Filet). They both came in the same peppercorn sauce, and they were fine but not special. Overall, based on the reviews I had very high expectations of this restaurant, and instead it was just so-so. I enjoyed everything, but the lacklustre service, lack of side dishes and overall food quality wouldn't make me return soon. There are plenty of better choices around.

Excellent French cuisine from Lynn and top tier service from Jenn the server! Highly recommend!

I've been itching to try Lynn's Bistro as there aren't many classic French places on the Eastside. Happily they accommodated us on short notice. The staff is super friendly and efficient and professional in their service.We had the Prix Fixe menu with Caesar salad, the rib eye and filet mignon, and chocolate mouse and creme brûlée.The prices were good for the portions. The great: the steaks were cooked to perfection. Filet was superb and tender, and the rib eye flavorful, and both had a great crust, and the meat portions were generous. The mousse and brûlée were excellent.The good: the Au gratin was rich, creamy and tasty. Bread rolls were good. Wine prices were very fair for the quality.The average: salad was just ok- it felt like something hastily assembled, not much authentic taste. The peppercorn sauce for the steaks had little resemblance to a classic French peppercorn sauce - it was more like brown Au ju with a few scattered peppercorns. The side veggies were a bit boring. In sum, Lynn's was good, but a bit of a letdown. A Paris brassiere usually manages similar fare with more flavor, and places like Cafe Juanita, while a bit pricier, deliver a more impressive taste experience.I might have enjoyed the Halibut, the duck breast, or other choices a bit better. We might return, but would encourage more work in the salads, sauces, and side veggies.

The best meal in Kirkland. The ambience is great, nice for a date or group of friends. The food is always consistently delicious and the service is top notch every time. The location is walkable and there is a pay parking lot a few blocks away. This hidden gem should not be missed. Remember to make a reservation.

Takeout dinner for 2.FOOD: 4.5. Generous portions.- Créme Brûlée: 5.0. Creamy interior with very thin hard sugar top, with a strawberry. Shared between the 2 of us.- Crab Cake with lobster sauce: 4.5.- Braised Lamb Shank: 3.5. Very good; came off the bone easily. Sauce very lightly-seasoned. - Caesar salad: 4.5. Lettuce very fresh with excellent sauce. Shared between the 2 of us.SERVICE: 4.0. There was one small issue, which was promptly resolved satisfactorily. Order was ready on time.

Local restaurant focused on French style cuisine, inside is intimate and decor is a little outdated, but the flavors and taste definitely shined!Food: 5/5Our group each opted to do their prefixed menu ($51) that comes with 3 courses and shared -Escargot: Recommend! Great flavor and texture-Chicken Liver Pate: large portion, def sharable -Dungeness Crab Cake: highly recommend, this was my favorite entree! The sauce was so flavorful-Duck Breast: highly recommend, a close second to the crab cakes and very generous portion-Bread pudding: very nice and moist/warm, great way to end the mealService: 5/5All the waiters were very nice and attentive, you can even see the chef cooking through the window from your seat. Overall, I would definitely come back and think the prefix menu is well worth considering all that flavor and great portions!

Chef Lynn is French trained and wow - she knows what she's doing. FromFrench Onion soup to crab cakes to steaks w/ heavenly sauces, everything she makes in the kitchen is divine. Prices are very reasonable and dishes are plentiful. We had a delightful group holiday dinner there and all 8 of us thoroughly enjoyed the meal from start to finish. Highest recommendation I've given a fine dining restaurant in years!

This place has great ambiance, but it probably isn't worth it in my opinion. I ordered the $70 prix fixe and upgraded my appetizer to the ravioli. Bread: the complimentary bread is actually really good when it's freshly baked. Our first round wasn't, so it was average, but our second round was freshly baked and delicious. Warm, fluffy, and had a nice crust.Ravioli: this was actually pretty good, but I don't know if it was worth the extra $10 to upgrade from the normal prix fixe. Rack of lamb: this was pretty eh, and the lamb was overcooked. I asked for med rare and it came out med well/almost well done. Completely forgettable (I don't even remember what the plate looked like).Creme brulee: great crust and smooth creme brulee. Probably one of the top 3 creme brulees I've had in the US. Great way to finish off the meal.Overall, I think this place was pretty good, but there are other local restaurants where you can probably get a better meal for a better price. It is a nice place for a semi-fancy night out though.

Always great food. Their pasta is superb. Writing the review makes me wanting to go there again. Highly highly recommend

When I want to feel like I'm back eating in Paris I like to go the Lynn's Bistro in Kirkland. The atmosphere is very pleasant and the owner is so nice greeting people and making sure you enjoyed your meal. The quality of the food is amazing and their deserts are worth considering even if you've eaten a lot.