Bistro de leon

Well we did go back to "Bistro de leon" for dinner and we were not disappointed. The food was excellent and so was the service. We met the chef's (owner's) wife although we didn't get her name. She was very pleasant and actually a bit funny.

The meal itself was very good but the highlight of my meal was dessert which was their Lava Cake. It was absolutely terrific. It was warm, fresh and delicious and certainly not out of a box or the freezer. We enjoyed it so well we went back for breakfast the next morning.

Breakfast is a little different than most restaurants. Certainly a European flare and very good and again everything was fresh. I don't typically order french toast when I go out for breakfast since I make it at home and have very high expectations but this was melt in your mouth french toast. Although the french toast was very good I enjoyed the coffee just as much. I am so tired of getting second rate watered down coffee or coffee that has been in the pot too long. This was fresh and had a great flavor and actually had some body to it. They serve their coffee in small cups but keep it filled.

Just a note: I don't know how many times we go out to dinner and just don't have room for dessert but an hour later we are looking at each other saying "I wish we had a place that made good desserts". Well now we do!! Plus they make all of their own breads and pasteries.

Bistro de leon

This past Sunday we visited Bistro de leon (http://www.bistrodeleon.com/) for lunch. The restaurant is located at 12 Cathederal Pl. in St. Augustine, Fl. directly across from the main square. We got in just before a storm hit and we sat at a table in the front window. Great location during a storm. We were able to watch the rain come down and the trees sway in the wind.
This was our first visit to this french bistro and patisserie (bakery). It is set up very similar to bakeries and cafes in Europe. Nice place and clean. We had pate' with candied onion marmelade, the warm quiche lorraine and onion soup with side salads. All were very good. Prices are slightly high but not out of range for the area. Between us we had 3 glasses of wine and for dessert we had the creme brulle (excellent) and a pear tart which was also very good. The total bill was $73.00 with tax. Service was good but we got there between lunch and dinner so the menu was missing a few items. We weren't too thrilled about the lack of entrees but in this economic climate I understand that a lot of smaller restaurants are ordering only what they know they can move. In general it was a good experience and we will go back to try dinner.