Blue Dahlia Bistro

Review №1

Rating: 5

Date: 2 days ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Date: 2 days ago

Review №3

Rating: 4

Beautiful presentation, cute atmosphere, friendly staff, plenty of street parking

Date: a week ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Very cute place, will be going back.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №5

Rating: 3

Food was average. Also, expensive for the portions. Not really a place Id come back to a second time.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

So excited they have a full bar now.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

This is the place that you have to go if are close by. Is so beautiful. Food is good. Service too. We love the patio. Inside is Cool too.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №8

Rating: 1

Never got any service. Around noon in a Sunday, not busy by any means. Sat at the table while the two hostesses, or ladies standing at the front, just chatting away. Tried to signal to someone, we were just ignored.

Date: a month ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Super cute place. We went in on a whim on a Sunday for brunch and were not disappointed. The garden out back was just lovely.

Date: a month ago

Review №12

Rating: 4

Date: a month ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Excellent food Perfect attention very nice place

Date: 2 months ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

The service is perfect, I ordered tartines, and it is too generous and delicious, the place is wonderful, the secret garden is perfect but not this summer...

Date: 2 months ago

Review №15

Rating: 4

Nice place for lunch after going to the Wittliff Gallery. Tasty food good service

Date: 2 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 1

I came here with high hopes. The hollandaise was sub par, the poached eggs were over done, and just as for service they acted like I was wasting their time. As a chef I was disappointed.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 4

Date: 2 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Alec amazing and food even better!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Everything is good, everything is fresh, the staff are all friendly and attentive. I love eating here. Very vegetarian and vegan friendly as well!! Dietary restrictions: Clearly labeled vegan and gluten free options

Date: 3 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

I absolutely love Blue Dahlia s Bistro. We always get there for brunch. You can order anything on the regular menu: Make sure you order the waffles for desert! That s my favorite part. They have many kinds of mimosa s too. I guarantee you will enjoy this place. Don t forget to check out the garden room out back! it makes me feel like I m in France.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

The staff is friendly and the food is good. That s all you need to hear. Love this place and never disappoints.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Delicious food. Accommodating staff. Nice atmosphere. Big coffee cups!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Beautiful atmosphere and the best brunch in San Marcos! If the weather is nice, ask to sit in the secret garden and watch the birds play under a canopy of grapevines. Too hot for that? Enjoy the rotating collection of local art inside. Favorite dishes: veggie frittata, goat cheese salad, French dip, coq au vin blanc. If you re in the mood for something sweet, try the blueberry blintzes. Several others mentioned that the open-faced tartines come on untoasted bread, but you can request that it be toasted (I recommend it.) Everyone that works here is friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. Expect a wait around peak brunch time, but there is plenty of availability for dinner.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 3

Came from out of town, and I enjoy trying local places. This one honestly did not stick out to me. Felt like I paid a lot and still felt hungry after. Nothing about the menu seemed particularly unique to make me want to return. Employees were amazing, though. Parking: Street parking directly in front of the restaurant with a two hour limit. The bistro shares the block with other restaurants, so I can see this being difficult to find a close parking spot during busy hours.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Great food, service, and drinks! I love their selection of mimosas, my favorite are rose and cranberry. My wife and I split the hummus and tabbouleh platter every time. Add pesto to make it even tastier!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

The service, food, and vibe were all great. Every team member was friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. Had the best frittata I think I ve ever had. Plus appreciated so much that they served delicious, gluten-free bread. No cardboard Udi s bread served here. The restaurant also had nice charm. We didn t want to sit outside in the 103 degree heat today, but would like to return on a nicer day to sit on one of the beautiful, covered patios - a small patio in front and a larger patio in back. My only complaint about our experience is that inside the restaurant was soooo loud that it was often hard to hear the conversation at our table. As in abnormally loud because of the acoustics in the space. Maybe acoustic panels could help? Dietary restrictions: Our server was friendly and knowledgeable about dietary restrictions. Many great, gluten-free options on the menu. Plus delicious gluten-free bread was available.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Highly recommend this place

Date: 4 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Best chicken sandwich I ve ever had. We loved the space!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Our favorite breakfast place. The staff is great, personable and professional. Lunch and dinner is wonderful too.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Delicious, yummy and clean Freach food. ADA wheelchair accessible...very nice staff.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Five words: Back garden, egg salad tartine. You will be very pleasantly surprised. Best combination of ambience and flavor Ive had in a long time.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 4

Must try to enjoy food

Date: 4 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Situated in the perfect spot in the middle of the square the waiting wasnt long and you are entertained by the art pieces in the restaurant. The matcha tea and the chai tea latte were on point. The salmon egg benedicts with the side salad were the perfect pairing and absolutely delicious.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Delicious, one of my favorite places for brunch in San Marcos. Great ambiance and service

Date: 5 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 1

This resturant has entirely lost the plot of being a resturant that serves food. You cannot possibly get the attention of a waiter because they are all busy chatting amongst themselves. The food quality is poor & takes forever to come to the table. We ordered at 10:45 and received the meal at 11:37am (4 entrees). The restaurant was at 40% capacity. Also, the plates are slabs of stone & coffee cups are small soup bowls..terrible choices all around. Hopefully, the public realizes this dirt poor quality and finds somewhere else to eat. I wish I did.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Don t be fooled by the bistro in the name. Highly recommend trying this place a try. Loved the fig and prosciutto tartine and mushroom crepe. They have a secret garden too which is really relaxing and nice.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

We loved it. Beautiful restaurant. Ask for the secret garden if its nice out. We asked the very friendly waiter to surprise us with an appetizer and two different entrees. They brought a tartine appetizer with prosciutto and Brie that was amazing. They brought mushroom crepes that were equally impressive. They really knew how to bring out a perfect level of mushroom flavor. Other dish was coq au vin blanc. Full of capers and other vibrant flavors. Currently enjoying a yellow rose IPA they had on draft and wife has a juicy IPA. You should check this place out if you dont like boring. 5 stars easy.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

A really cute little gem! Stopped in for a quick bite to-go. Staff was warm and welcoming and the Parisian sandwich hit the spot. The secret garden is precious, and they ve done a good job at preserving the historic character of the building.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

The french dip, turkey sandwich and crab salad was awesome...Highly recommend....

Date: 6 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Ideal romantic date spot!!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 3

Just not worth it. They only service small plates, and everything is a bit too pricey. It aint chic enough to charge that and leave me hungry.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Fantastic food and experience during happy hour. Good value as well.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

An amazing experience, for a crowded downtown it is a great change of atmosphere, a calm, beautiful and delightful place to experience gourmet like foods. The service is great and personal.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

The food here is excellent and the servers are attentive.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Blue Dahlia never disappoints. The food is always delicious. The service is always fast and friendly.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

We went there last night for the first time. Its incredible. Great atmosphere- quaint, moody, clean. We ordered the tuna, meat platter, chicken stew and bean salad. Everything was fresh, presented beautifully and seasoned to perfection! The portions were spot on- enough for 3 of us to take home leftovers. We were too full for dessert! Dont overlook their cocktails. I had the Paloma and it was the best one Ive ever had. Make sure to check out the Secret Garden- a romantic stone grotto that is extra seating. Well request that space on our next visit. Service was great and friendly. MUST try!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Lovely place with delicious food. Very vegetarian friendly. Lots of options. Very fresh and flavorful!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Excellent food, so many good choices. Everything that we ate was awesome. Service was great.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 4

Date: 7 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 4

Good but expect to spend a bit of money. Two guest over $50 for lemonades and waffles, bacon and one serving of scrambled eggs.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Great food, cozy atmosphere

Date: 8 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 4

Date: 8 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 4

It s a great cafe for small parties, such as a brunch date with a friend. The coffees are great and I like that there are dairy alternative options for creamers, I like the latte art. The food is okay. Not sure if it s just the things I ve ordered but I thought I was getting a sandwich both times I ve gone and both times it was open face on untoasted bread. My meals were also served on a slate plate, which is great for picture taking but lacks practicality when eating. Very much hipster vibes. I still think it s a great breakfast place and will continue to visit with friends. Dietary restrictions: Dairy free and gluten free options Parking: Very hard to find parking. You will need to walk to this restaurant. Wheelchair accessibility: None

Date: 8 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Just dropped in on a whim while getting car work done. Breakfast was light and delicious. Side salads were fresh with no wilted leaves and dressings were solid compliments. Our server was also pleasant and attentive to our needs. Very relaxed spot in the morning on a workday if you are free. Looking forward to coming back and trying the rest of the menu. Food tried this visit: - Dirty chai tea latte - Sausage frittata - Savory crepe - Blueberry blintzes

Date: 8 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 4

Nice location, good food and drinks, good service.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Fantastic everything. Will definitely be our go to breakfast spot.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

This place is fantastic! Food was very good and the service was great. The artwork all around the place is wonderful. Be sure to walk around and check it out.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 4

The first time we went, it was Saturday, the food was amazing but we went again on Thursday night, it tasted like leftover, same exact dishes we ordered.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Great service, great food...

Date: 9 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

What a lovely little gem in SanM! We sat outside in the courtyard/secret garden and it was just lovely. We were highly entertained by the birds...bathing in the fountain with their big personalities. So sweet. Food was good, I had a deconstructed brie baguette sandwich. My friend had the granola. Both meals were well presented and tasty. 2 points Id make for improvement on my meal - salad greens were not as fresh and crisp as I had anticipated my Chai tea was a little bland and weak. Overall experience was excellent and will definitely be back.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 4

Great place for brunch/lunch. Always good and great service. Well be back!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 3

The food is average, nothing amazing but its good and the outdoor space is so cute. The matcha and chai lattes are probably my favorite thing here. If youve got a sweet tooth, try the blueberry blintzes, theyre great. The French dip sandwich was okay, and the Blue Dahlia Brie would be better if toasted but it was good as is.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Best place in town to get a bowl of coffee

Date: 10 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

The Blue Dahlia is a gem on the square in San Marcos. Fresh and well-presented food in a secret garden? Fantastic. Tried the tartines (open-faced sandwiches) and they were excellent... egg salad with mildly spicy capers and brie with apricot jam and walnuts. Portion sizes are healthy in the right sense of the word. Service is attentive while contributing to a relaxing vibe. Indoors our out, a great spot. Afterwords, take a slow constitutional around the courthouse square for a very rewarding experience. Update 11/20: Again, very impressed with the service and food. This time I tried the savory crepes and chicken salad tartine. Sat inside only because it was a little damp out but the ambience of the spot is cool, warm, and artsy. Definitely a must try in San Marcos. Parking: Parking is available on the streets in the area starting right outside the restaurant.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Food is delicious Service is wonderful Food

Date: 10 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

I love blue dahlia so much. I have never felt disappointment there, always happy and leave satisfied. Great service environment and food.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

nice spot for brunch on the square in San Marcos

Date: 10 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

The food was absolutely fantastic! My brother and I went to dinner as his birthday gift and he loved it. When we got there we were the only ones there so it was a bit awkward but when people started showing up it was great. The staff was very polite the entire time too. Also I really recommend the crab cakes. They were MOUTHWATERING!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Staff is always nice, I HIGHLY recommend the French dipped sandwich and the blueberry blintz, however all the food is incredible!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

OUTSTANDING from the minute we arrived. All of the staff are friendly, courteous, and happy. Sometimes there is a small weight, but it is well worth the service and the food. We have been to this place five times, and we highly recommend it. I am a creature of habit, so I always have the chicken salad on an open face sandwich with chips and an extra fruit bowl. my wife usually has the salmon and it s unbelievable.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 3

I like this place a lot however there is no sound insulation and is very loud inside hard to talk without talking louder ..for unknown reason yesterday service was so slow we were concerned about the two hour parking limit on teh Street. Food : 4/5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 3

Nice place. The food is nothing out of extraordinary.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Great place but the ham and roast beef is VERY very processed meat. Kid-friendliness: Kids are welcomed. There is no kid options for toddlers thru 5 yrs old. Food : 3/5 |

Date: 11 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Great food and ambiance! Loved the art they have on their walls.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 4

Great food and atmosphere. Our server was awesome.

Date: a year ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

It s a tradition: every morning on the day of my departure, my bff and I eat breakfast at Blue Dahlia. Love the view from the front patio.

Date: a year ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Had to wait for the check but everything else is top notch. If I ever feel like treating a friend or family member, this is where I take them.

Date: a year ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

We went there for lunch, and everyone enjoyed their order. My wife had their Frittata that came with a nice salad. My mother ordered the Turkey Tartine - plenty of food. She did mention she wished the bread would have been toasted. Crab cakes looked great and very tasty. I had their goat cheese salad and added on the chicken salad- wish the add the price. Great friendly service. Overall a great experience. No one left hungry and we were all satisfied with this beautiful restaurant. Well definitely be back. Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. Also properly labeled on the menu. Nice touch.

Date: a year ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

We ate here for brunch today and it was a great experience. The service was quick and friendly and the food was great. We had the blueberry blintzes with a side of bacon and enjoyed both. The hibiscus tea was great as well. Plus the patio was dog friendly. We will definitely be back!

Date: a year ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Wonderful place for brunch Parking: For parking expect to walk Food : 5/5 |

Date: a year ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Always a great experience! My favorite breakfast and lunch spot in San Marcos. Coffee is excellent! Rear patio is a must

Date: a year ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Great food and great service.

Date: a year ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

The croissant and gravy served on Saturdays is awesome!

Date: a year ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Always Great food and service here.

Date: a year ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Great little spot to have brunch! Amazing food and service!

Date: a year ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Delish food, lovely ambiance, and exceptional service. Ill absolutely be back! Plus lots of cute cat art and other beautiful decor on the walls and in the bathrooms.

Date: a year ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

So glad I saw this and lace in an article I was reading about Sam Marcos on Pinterest of all of places. It is a lovely place to eat. We arrived around 1030 and were only ones there. We were waited on immediately. The Latte was served in a short wide mouth mug and had a cute froth design. Did I mention it was delicious. The wait for food was minimal. We had the Spinach and goat cheese frittata because I was feeling adventurous but it was loaded with too much goat cheese for my taste but still very good. My husband had the Parisian sandwich and he loved it. Can t wait to go again and try other menu items. This is definitely a cute coffee date place.

Date: a year ago

Review №114

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

This place has such a great atmosphere and delicious food. The service is incredible as well. The outdoor seating is also very awesome!

Date: a year ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

My family and I were just driving through the town looking for a breakfast place and this place exceeded our expectations!! The atmosphere is very laid back and chill, and the service was warm and inviting and full of dad jokes. All the food was amazing, from the drinks to the sides. If you re looking to try something, go for the blueberry blintzes! 10/10 breakfast

Date: a year ago

Review №117

Rating: 3

Went for Mother s Day. It wasn t busy at all. Loved the atmosphere. Food was sub par.. none of us really enjoyed our food. Mimosa was delish though!

Date: a year ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

One of the nicest restaurants Ive been too. Excellent food quality, very accommodating and Lily was an outstanding server!

Date: a year ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Best restaurant in San marcos so far! Living in NO for 13+ years will spoil a palette, but this place did not disappoint! Everything from the menu to the service to the beautiful courtyard is fantastic. Our server was awesome, forgot her name... tall, pretty, short hair... she deserves a raise :)

Date: a year ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Eating at Blue Dahlia is always an amazing experience! The wait staff is amazing and I cant speak enough about the wonderful quality of the food. I do especially recommend the Blueberry Blitzens. The atmosphere indoors and outdoors is extremely pleasant. I recommend sitting outdoors in the back where all the beautiful plants, candles and art are. The manager, April, was more than welcoming and attentive to make sure our needs were always met. Coming here makes any day a special occasion.

Date: a year ago

Review №121

Rating: 4

Great spot in center of San Marcos. Beautiful building. Service was excellent. We found limited choices. Savory Crepe with ham was too salty.

Date: a year ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

We loved our brunch today--lovely seating outside in the shade, delicious food, and friendly service. Thank you!

Date: a year ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Every aspect of brunch was fantastic. Coffee is high quality (organic) and comes in a small bowl! Service was excellent as well. I ll definitely return when I visit San Marcos again.

Date: a year ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №125

Rating: 4

Blue Dahlia is a cozy little bistro. The food is absolutely amazing, not to mention the atmosphere itself is such a vibe. This is a great place to gather and celebrate or just slip away to enjoy a coffee or tea. We will definitely be back to try out their signature cocktails at happy hour.

Date: a year ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Excellent wait staff. The food was fantastic. Lovely place for a bridal brunch! Thx everything was perfect!

Date: a year ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Fun atmosphere. Great back patio. Food is always so amazing. I go every time I come to San Marcos.

Date: a year ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

This place is an absolute gem. Came in town with my brother and he picked this place. The service was awesome--I believe my waiters name was Morgans---he was so professional. Food was fresh and very tasty. Had the open tuna sandwhich with a side salad. Loved.....

Date: a year ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

First place Ive eaten in this town but it was the best. Great flavors and great service.

Date: a year ago

Review №130

Rating: 3

Was so excited to try this place but the food was a major let down. I ordered the Parisian sandwich which looked appetizing in pictures, but in reality the bread tasted stale and they really REALLY skimped out on the meat! ONE thin slice of meat for a sandwich really?!?! Look at the photo closely I wish I was exaggerating. Despite the very average food, I loved the matcha latte and the hibiscus tea.

Date: a year ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Great spot for lunch - food quality was excellent.

Date: a year ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Wow, delicious!

Date: a year ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

The Blue Dahlia has great coffee with an amazing outdoor seating area in the front and back. As a morning treat, the granola parfait is a great way to start the day. It is a great place and time to have conversation in the front area with a cup of coffee.

Date: a year ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Always Always Always GREAT FOOD

Date: a year ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

Alec was an amazing server

Date: a year ago

Review №139

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №140

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

This is an amazing place. I had the best French dip I have ever tasted.

Date: a year ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Food was great, good to see restraunts that put care into what they do

Date: a year ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Neat place to visit.

Date: a year ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

They just have to adjust their prices, it was expensive, we were 3 people and it was almost 100 dls.

Date: a year ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Love the sammies here always a great experience

Date: a year ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Delicious food and Sofia was a great server. We enjoyed the blueberry blintzes.

Date: a year ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

I looove the food here. Highly recommend the macarons here

Date: a year ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

Delicious breakfast and very good selection of teas! Love this spot and plan to have dinner in the back garden when it s warmer.

Date: a year ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Excellent little lunch on the front patio on a beautiful morning - sitting watching passersby, enjoying a lovely cup of coffee and light European bites . We can t wait to come back. The service was excellent and attentive. we had the French sandwich, the savory crepes, and the delicious Belgian waffles. :)

Date: a year ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

I love the simple menu full of wonderful healthy choices that are pleasantly different from most American restaurants. We tried the hummus tabouleh plate and coq au Vin which is like a soup & salad. Almost everything came with some good fresh bread. Both felt healthy but heavy enough to be filled. Ingredients felt fresh and I could tell were not part of a mass production process. Friday early evening was not too busy, which was nice.

Date: a year ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Lovely place for brunch. I didn t realize they closed at 3. My husband and I got there around 2:30. All of the staff were so friendly and professional. They did not make us feel at all rushed or unwelcome. The eggs Benedict brunch was amazing. My hibiscus mimosa was also delicious. We ve found a new favorite and will be back!

Date: a year ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

A cute place with some amazing herbal teas, coffee and food. The brie open faced sandwich was so good. Interior of the place is rustic with some cute animal wall arts as part of the deco and charm.

Date: a year ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №156

Rating: 1

Date: a year ago

Review №157

Rating: 1

My honest review of blue dahlia: HORRIBLE, I will never ever ever ever eat here again in my life. Our waitress was extremely unfriendly and annoyed the second we sat down. She clearly didn t want to make a cold brew for us and lied saying they were OUT yet everyone else who ordered it was getting it served to them. The staff was completely against us, after our waitress disappeared for 20 minutes. We sat and watched our food as it sat ready to go from the kitchen for at least 15 minutes and all the staff wondered around like chickens with their heads cut off. Such an awful experience. AVOID AT ALL COST. I honestly just wasted 32 dollars of my money paying for this place. UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Date: a year ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

What can I say but I love this bistro. So magical is the ambiance. The food and service are top notch. When we visit our daughter at the University we stop by.

Date: a year ago

Review №160

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

This is our favorite place to visit when we are in San Marcos. The food and service is always on spot. Best Eaffles and Eggs Benedict ever!

Date: a year ago

Review №162

Rating: 1

Do not, I repeat, do not get the waffles. They were absolutely awful. They tasted like prepackaged waffles, packed with preservatives, and purchased in bulk from the bread aisle at Costco. They had huge sugar chunks in them. Super sweet. Hard. Just disgusting. 4 of us ordered waffles. Thats 8 total waffles. When they cleared our table, there were 5.5 waffles left. My kid nephew only ate one of his. Even a 6th grade growing boy couldnt stomach his second one. I mentioned on two occasions to two different servers who came to our table that the waffles were terrible. Not once did someone ask if we wanted a different option or attempt to make it right. I promise that was our first and last time going there. Do not be deceived by the photos like we were. yuck, yuck, yuck. Some of the other food on the menu looks good, but Im too disappointed to ever give them a second chance.

Date: a year ago

Review №163

Rating: 1

For how pricey the food is I expected more, the bread is so tough and I can now say all the skin inside my mouth is very scraped up. My sandwich was underwhelming, it came with a side of greens , which was literally three pieces of tiniest arugula they could find. I recommend getting the au jus dip if you get anything with bread, because without it, the bread it impossible to chew. The restaurant is pretty, but the food is extremely overrated, would not come again.

Date: a year ago

Review №164

Rating: 4

The place was busy and they were not sufficiently staffed. We got water right away, then it was probably 20 minutes before someone came back to get our food and drink orders. I had the black bean salad, which was good. I think the rest of the table felt similar -- we were all happy with our meal. We sat out front and enjoyed the view of the San Marcos center. Its a lovely place.

Date: a year ago

Review №165

Rating: 4

Stopped by for Sunday brunch. The food was mostly tasty and we enjoyed our time overall. The secret garden in the back was very relaxing and full of little birds and a little water feature. The downside to the birds is that they pooped a couple times on our table dangerously close to my latte so we had to stay vigilant with the food and drinks the rest of the time. The ham on the eggs benny was not the thick kind that traditionally comes with that dish. I also wish it had come with some breakfast potatoes or another side other than salad. The chicken salad was very tasty. The latte was okay but was served cool. Be prepared to wait a very long time for the food but it was a decent San Marcos spot.

Date: a year ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

I had such a good experience here today! The hair salon next door recommended Blue Dahlia. I got the Brie cheese with Jam and walnuts open faced sandwich and enjoyed every bite ! I put some fresh cracked black pepper and balsamic on mine to cut the sweetness. Best part was I felt full but not gross, the food is very clean and healthy! My server was a delight and very helpful in making my decision since there s so many yummy things to choose from. I look forward to coming back !

Date: a year ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Food was delicious for each of us. Their mussels were perfectly cooked, my daughter loved her turkey sandwich and my husband really liked the special pork stew.

Date: a year ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Fantastic, all around.

Date: a year ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №173

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

All the food and drinks were very great. They have a lot of mimosa options and the brunch tastes amazing.

Date: a year ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

Healthy and delicious as usual.

Date: a year ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Love the place, the food is good, the menu whit vegan options

Date: a year ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

Great food, great atmosphere, great staff! Nothing but good things to say about this restaurant.

Date: a year ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Crazy amazing food! San Marcos has several good breakfast spots, but this is head and shoulders above the rest. Bread pudding French Toast, Crossoiont and gravey, and the Persian Breakfast Sandwich is what we had.... incredible!!! Parking: Not a lot of parking immediately near the restaurant.

Date: a year ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

The menu os great, lots to choose from. The dining room is comfortable but the garden in back is an absolute oasis. It feels like Verona or Sicily. The smoked salmon eggs Benedict was perfect.

Date: a year ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

I Love their menu for brunch. Love their secret garden. I had a iced pumpkin spice latte with almond milk it was SO good. Can t wait to enjoy dinner in the secret garden

Date: a year ago

Review №183

Rating: 3

Service was great until the end. I could have walked without paying. Under staffed.

Date: a year ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

Lovely place, delicious food

Date: a year ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

Food was good. Service was great.

Date: a year ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

The brunch was excellent. I had the spinach frittata oh so good.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №189

Rating: 2

The food was average, but the service was bad.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №190

Rating: 2

Waaaay too overpriced and food tastes very basic, none of the items were flavorful, theres was nothing impressive or memorable that would bring us back. Only positive I can think of..the place decor its cute.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

First time here. I ordered the turkey sandwich and friend the chicken. The presentation was great. The food was very good and our server was super.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Quite possibly my favorite bistro of all time. I ve visited many times and never had a plate I didn t love. My favorite seating is the Secret Garden, cozy outdoor patio with grapevines covering the ceiling.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

Delicious food (gluten free options), friendly staff and a secret garden! Dietary restrictions: Gluten free, soybean free, vegetarian options. Kid-friendliness: They have high chairs and lots of room in the restaurant (can easily fit stroller). Indoor and outdoor dining available.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №194

Rating: 1

Seated facing a wall was not pleasant. Hummus was tasteless until I had something large and chunky with the explosion of a raw garlic pod in my mouth. The tiny slice of watermelon was refreshing and a blessing after the garlic pod. The waiter was nice and the place was clean.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

This is such a special gem. Visited here today with my college kidsfor brunch in thesecret garden. Our waitress was absolutely wonderful... very informative and sweet. The food was lovely and the atmosphere was as well. Highly recommend!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №196

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

Fantabulous!!! And that aint even a word!!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

I got the cheese ravioli and I loved it. My server, Sophia, was also amazing. This place never disappoints!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

Love the secret garden!

Date: 2 years ago