The Beau Bistro - Picton, Ontario

Théo N.

Très bonne place pour déjeuner, on a pris le grilled cheese - il était vraiment très bon avec la sauce tomate maison - et le smash burger. Il y avait de la place à l'intérieur et et la terrasse.

Caroline L.

Serveuse très sympathique, qui s'est même efforcée de nous parler en français. Très bon steak frites et vin local.

Renée P.

Assiettes très généreuses. Bonne cuisine.

Tashfia B. I.

Visited on 18/07/2025

Ordered:
- Calamari
- Medium Steak + Fries
- Smashburger + Fries
- Chicken Quesadillas + Salad

When we first got in for a late lunch after a long and busy drive, we were told that a lot of the items that we would’ve been interested in ordering were unavailable until over an hour later due to “a rush” in service. We were told this while the restaurant was almost completely empty except for us and a family that was done their meal.

Slightly disappointed, we chose to order off of the lunch menu with only the steak having been part of our original plan. The calamari we got for starters was slightly saltier than expected and quite greasy, however it was fresh tasting and delicious otherwise. The issues began with our main dishes. Almost everything that required frying from that point forward was overcooked, bitter and beyond greasy. The steak was ordered medium and it arrived just short of well done, which while understandable, was difficult to justify with what came next. The fries were acrid and hard as sticks, while also being salted to the heavens. This was the case for both the burger and steak dishes. The burger was dry, with not enough salt or pepper. The quesadillas barely had any cheese or chicken, with only bitterness to offer as a flavour. It was as hard as burnt toast, and not dissimilar in taste. The only saving grace was the fact that the salad was quite good, however that can be credited to its dressing.

While attempting to enjoy our meal, we chose to speak up about the fries at least, and were explained to that this was a stylistic choice. However, our server was kind enough to accommodate us and change out our plate of fries. Sadly the newer fries were not noticeably different. Our bill was over $100, which calculates given the dishes we ordered, but makes no sense when accounting for the 2hr drive to Picton and for the taste we endured.

Frederic B.

Wonderful experience at The Beau Bistro! The service was incredibly attentive – our waitress even spoke to us in French when she realized we were francophones, which was a thoughtful and much-appreciated gesture. The Bistro burger (smash style) was absolutely delicious: juicy, flavorful, and perfectly done. And the peanut butter pie jar dessert… simply magical! A great spot for a tasty meal with a warm, personal touch.

Raz T.

We lucked out snagging a table on a busy night — clearly a popular spot, and now we know why.

The service? Absolutely on point. Friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming from start to finish. So good, it deserves to be mentioned twice.

And the food? Just as impressive. Flavorful, well-prepared, and totally worth the wait, I even forgot to take more pics.

All in all, a great vibe and an even better experience. We’ll definitely be back.

Marie-Claude C.

I wanted to love this place and had I been dining alone, it probably would’ve been a 5-star experience . I enjoyed the asparagus appetizer, a local IPA, and a creative cauliflower steak (which was not served as a typical steak slice but a towering volcano-piece of cauliflower which was fine by me). Our waitress was excellent and so apologetic through out, I truly felt for her.

Unfortunately, it was mishap after mishap for our group of seven. Two guests’ fish and chips tasted like they were fried in very old oil. The much-anticipated steak frites arrived beyond overcooked. Another guest’s arctic char was so heavy on the black pepper that even the spice lovers at our table were coughing.

And while the food was far from perfect for everyone, what made the experience truly disappointing was the youngest guest at our table received their meal after everyone was halfway through—and it was the wrong dish TWICE. We asked for chicken strips from the kids menu and were given fish both times. Thankfully there was no allergy involved, but it was shocking. After the second mix-up, we gave up and let them have ice cream for dinner since everyone at the table had long finished their meals. The staff kindly comped desserts, which we appreciated, but it didn’t undo the frustration, or the hunger. I still can’t understand if it was a genuine kitchen mistake both times or if they were trying to pass off fish bites as fried chicken for a kid, but it was odd to say the least.

This was a Tuesday with a reservation, and the place was not packed by the time we hit the second returned plate. I sincerely hope the kitchen gets things sorted out, because the service was lovely, and the concept has promise. But the level of error, especially with kids at the table and potential allergies in play, makes me cautious about recommending it.

Bruce F.

My wife and I spent our 46th anniversary holiday celebration in Prince Edward County and our dinner celebration at The Beau Bistro. The food and service (our waitress was Ellie) was excellent. My appetizer was a local corn on the cob- see picture- this was most amazing in presentation and taste. I had the Grilled Arctic Char - celeriac puree, vegetable ribbons, with arugula pesto- see picture- another amazing dish. My wife had the Braised Beef Brisket - whipped potatoes, roasted carrots, yorkshire pudding, with gravy and the beef brisket was so tender that it almost melted in your mouth. This dinner outing certainly made our anniversary celebration most enjoyable.