We, too, have been fans of Le Bistro for years. We have a timeshare at the Hyatt next door and always include a trip to Le Bistro when we visit twice a year. Our favorite server is Dave, who is also extremely knowledgeable about wine. The food is consistently wonderful, and we rank it up there with any of San Francisco's finest restaurants. It is cozy and intimate, and the staff is always very welcoming. Yes, the portions are small, but it is still a good value at $45 for five courses, and, it IS a French restaurant after all! One tip is that you can order a la carte if you wish.

Hungry Ralph obviously does not appreciate fine dining. If you want to see big food, go across the street to the Lone Eagle at the Hyatt, but you'll spend a lot more for lower quality food and less knowledgeable servers.

We have followed Jean-Pierre Doignon, Le Bistro's chef and owner, through his culinary career because he is a true master. We have regularly visited Le Bistro for about 15 years now, whenever we wanted an ultimate dining experience with our Tahoe guests or just the perfect night out as a couple, and it has never disappointed. Doignon was the renowned chef at legendary Le Cheminee in Kings Beach in the 80s, winning numerous awards, and when that famous venue was taken by the County for a parking lot at Kings Beach, he went on to create his own perfect restaurant in a quiet corner of Incline, with a stint opening Glissande in the interim.

Le Bistro is truly a family business, with Doignon's wife and daughter serving, and their professional class and personal dedication to the business show through. We have visited several two and three Michelin star restaurants in France, at twice the price, and Le Bistro's food and ambiance surpass them.

The service is always perfect and precise. I truly cannot understand the negative comments in the June 2 review, though complaining about small portions, rude waiters and not liking a cheese tells volumes about the author, who probably should dine elsewhere. Yes, the portions are small, but the flavors are always magnificent and there are numerous courses so that it is a feast for your palate, and you have room for the fabulous desert at the end. And the Tournedos are to die for.

We have been coming to this restaurant for years. It is consistently excellent in every aspect - service, quality & wine selection. It is located across the street from the Hyatt in North Lake Tahoe so you are not getting a lake view but if you want the most fabulous fixed price menu of French food you will come to Le Bistro.

Be sure to call ahead for reservations especially during summer & winter months as the restaurant is not large and they have 2 seatings per night.

For two people with a bottle of wine figure on $150-$170 with tip but it is worth every penny.

My husband and I have been dining at Le Bistro for the last 5 years and it is always amazing. The customer service is amazing and of course the food is too!
We feel that Le Bistro is a jewel.