Cuisine & Wine Bistro — Restaurant in Chandler

We tried this restaurant when we first moved here 6 years ago and remember loving it, although I do think it was at a different location. Last night we decided to try it again. I’ll start with the pros. The restaurant is very modern and chic. Our server was super nice and helpful. We started with an old fashioned and a vieux carre, both of which were good. We had French onion soup as a starter. We found it a little tricky to eat because it was constructed differently than typical French onion soup. It had a slice of bread with melted cheese on top, rather than the bread in the soup with the cheese covering the dish. Once we got the hang of eating it, it was delicious.

My husband ordered a black Manhattan and it took a very long time to get it. In the meantime I had finished my drink and ordered another. After our first drinks, we never had a drink at the same time again. He ordered the duck confit, which came with a sweet potato purée. It was pretty good but we felt like it had an underwhelming amount of shredded up duck and that you couldn’t really enjoy the duck on its own because it was covered in the purée. He also got the fries because we had read reviews that said they were really good, and they were probably the best part of our meal.

I had the filet, medium rare, with duchesse potatoes. The steak came out medium well. It was so disappointing. I ordered it with a bordelaise sauce, which honestly really saved it. It was also a very mealy texture, which I really don’t expect from a filet. My husband wondered if this steak was perhaps sous vide improperly or for too long? (Just a thought, not sure how it was actually prepared). This is a major part of why our rating is 3 stars (although we agree we would like to have given 3.5 stars, but that’s not an option). I feel like at a restaurant that charges $54 for a filet it should be done perfectly.

My last drink was a sazerac, it was excellent. My husband decided to order one as well. It came out a different color and was not excellent. He did let the server know. We were hoping to try a dessert but after feeling disappointed by several parts of our meal, we didn’t want to spend anymore money. This was a rare night out for two tired parents and we just had really high hopes. Maybe we’ll try it again someday and see if it was just...

Poor value for the money. Went here for tonight for the first time (Birthday). Place was absolutely dead for a Friday night at 7pm. We had a reservation but the hostess insisted on seating us at a table. When we asked for a booth she said they were reserved. ???

Food mediocre. Menu mediocre. Really not French but kind of Italian/French confusion fusion. Dishes with pastas. Bruschetta. Weak wine list. If this restaurant were on the heart of Paris it wouldn’t last a week.

This is an Americanized menu dumbed down for folks who don’t know good food it seems. Not a single chicken dish. Ya I know your chef studied in France - but can he cook?

Prices are far too high for the mediocre food served. We had the steak. A $55 dull bone in ribeye steak on a wood platter with salt & pepper and butter. Yawn. Steak was ok. No peppercorn sauce. Just meat. Yes Fries were solid. The best thing I ate all night was the French onion soup. Other than that - meh.

Staff feels young, green and inexperienced. This ain’t no Mastros.

We won’t be back. Drove an hour to eat here. Ridiculous. So many far better (and cheaper) options. This is a pseudo high end restaurant in a strip shopping center that’s trying too hard. Other reviewers saying it’s the “best French food outside of France” are either fibbing badly or know very little about quality food. This is not a real French restaurant. Why spend $200+ here when you can get a genuinely elegant dinner at Mastros or Vincent’s for the same money?

Reservation said it was my birthday. We told them too upon sitting. Yet no Birthday candle with my creme brûlée dessert - no comp dessert, not even a single happy Birthday greeting. I did get a glass of sparking rose - but it’s obvious this is not a superbly oiled machine.

Let’s see if the owner makes a comment to my honest review. I can see that with other negative reviews they seem...

Since strolling the streets of Paris themselves, I have not found such a true expression of French cuisine and culture. The name Cuisine & Wine Bistro is deceptively generic, and I believe it only reiterates the authenticity of this classic French bistro with an appellation reminiscent of the countless Parisian establishments with signs that simply read "Café," "Restaurant," or "Bistro." The ambiance of the interior is so soothing and intimate, with dark woods, black metals, soft spotlights on tables, and warm orange Edison bulbs all around. The impressive wine collection is proudly displayed at the entrance. We arrived for our reservation on time and were seated immediately. The service is unmistakably French with its understated professionalism, attentiveness from a distance, and leisurely pace that deliberately facilitates the social experience of dining out. Every detail feels intentional, from the incredible sommelier-curated wine selection to the variety of classic French dishes, which include eccentric delicacies like frog legs and escargot, as well as staples like canard à l'orange. The frog legs were delicious in their buttery crust. The duck was so rich and sweet. The lamb was one of the best cuts of meat I have ever had and cooked to perfection. For dessert, the crème brulée is sweet perfection, with or without the candied orange rind. The Port wine became almost excessively decadent. To finish the night off with a flourish, we were surprised with some wonderful complimentary sparkling rosé wine to celebrate our anniversary. We departed into the night as our server held the door for us and wished us well. We are so thankful for the beautiful experience and look forward to another special night in Paris-in-Chandler...