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Luc's Bistro
Luc's Bistro offers guests an authentic taste of down-home Southern cuisine. Try dishes like Crispy Crab Cakes with Lemon Aioli and Shrimp and Grits with Garlic Butter, which take Southern flare and meld it with a California twist. Ongoing specials pop up daily to switch the mood for returning visitors while allowing newcomers to sample unique creations from Luc's talented chefs. Cozy and casual, the "bistro-esque" dining room invites guests to dine with friends, family, or their significant other. Who says that a bistro has to serve only French cuisine? Luc's Bistro shows patrons that a restaurant can create its own flare by taking different styles and exploring a brand new approach to food.
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26 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Rating Breakdown 26 reviews
5 stars
(6)
4 stars
(11)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(16)
- fit for foodies(8)
- kid-friendly(6)
- great for brunch(4)
- great for lunch(4)
- special occasion(3)
Luc's Bistro Reviews List
Review 1 for Luc's Bistro
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Luc's Bistro Critique
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was the first and last time dining at Luc's Bistro. "Bistro"? No, it was a tiny hole in the wall, with a blaring big screen t.v., one big room, old and dingy, 3 employees running the place, none of who could remember who ordered what, plates were delivered to our table and taken back into kitchen, re-delivered, cold food, skimpy portions. When a server sets a plate of food down in front of a guest, guest has to tell them it's not what they ordered, the plate is taken back and given to another guest. BAD.Turkey foccacia sandwich,literally one slice of extremely thin turkey lunch meat bread burnt on the outside. This was a horrible and embarrassing experience for taking a group to lunch. I will never recommend this restaurant to anyone."
Dined on 5/14/2013
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Review 2 for Luc's Bistro
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Horrible experience
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"There were 8 of us and I knew after we ordered, I should have asked our waitress to read back the order. Most of our order was incorrect: The waitress kept telling us it was not her fault, that she wrote down the correct order, that the cooks got it wrong, but a good waitress would have noticed the mistakes, before serving the food. To rub “salt into the wound”, they did not offer to take anything off the bill and then added an 18% gratuity. I would have definitely asked to speak to the manager but since it was a special occasion, with 4 generations of family celebrating Mother’s Day including my 90 year old Grandmother, I didn’t want to make a scene. I will DEFINITELY not be back to this restaurant."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 3 for Luc's Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Comfortable
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This restaurant is a comfortable, pleasant restaurant where the food is delicious and nicely presented."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Luc's Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Cave like appearance.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very drab appearance, dark,needs an up grade. Call Robert Irvine! Too hot but door opened to finally let in some fresh air.Salad was marginal as was the entree. Nothing special."
Dined on 5/08/2013
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Review 5 for Luc's Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The place was empty when I
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The place was empty when I walked in a little after 5:00PM so that made me wonder. The hostess/server was very friendly and helpful. My beet salad was overwhelmed by too much lettuce and not enough dressing. I had a filet of sole which was cooked perfectly and accompanied by broccoli and potatoes which were equally well prepared. What was lacking, I guess, were a few crackers with the salad or bread with the entrée, or something. Probably worth going back."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2012
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Review 6 for Luc's Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious food. Outstanding
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious food. Outstanding service. Awful location (though the restaurant itself is done quite nicely for being in a strip mall)."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Luc's Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Perfect, as usual
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Went to Luc’s for Easter dinner, everything was outstanding, which is what I have come to expect from this small gem hidden in a Poway strip mall. The lobster bisque was a perfect start to the meal. The special, braised lamb, was delicious. The signature beverage for the evening, a Maker’s Mark Mint Julep, could not have been done any better."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Luc's Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was ok. Nice because
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Food was ok. Nice because a local place. Very attentive"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 9 for Luc's Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Was thrilled to find a highly-rated
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Was thrilled to find a highly-rated restaurant in Poway. Since I had read the reviews, we knew to order the sweet potato fries and the mac 'n cheese. They both were wonderful. The fries were cooked and the chipotle mayo makes them tasty. The mac was cheesy and gooey with a wonderful flavor. One friend had a turkey wrap(which came out 5-8 minutes after our entrees came out) which she said was just "okay." The salad on the plate with the wrap had no dressing even though the waitress said it did. I had the special which was shrimp, chicken and sausage jumbalaya. Delicious. We also read the red velvet cupcakes were good so we shared one. Bad idea. A day or 2 old and dry. Ask when they were baked!"
Dined on 02/13/2013
2012
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 10 for Luc's Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Give it a try!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"What a great find! Who would have known what a great spot this is? Don't let the strip mall location fool you, this is a nice little restaurant. The food was great, service was friendly and the price was right. We'll be back!"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Luc's Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Our server was so welcoming,
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Our server was so welcoming, friendly and very efficient. I thought it was quite nice for a strip mall restaurant. We'll most likely return for a casual meal."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2012
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 12 for Luc's Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was good and the
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was good and the service was great, but the waiters checked on us too often which is very rare. My companion asked them not to check on us so frequently so we could talk."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Luc's Bistro
Based on the average of (14) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate