Baby Bistro

J Jason Lazarcheck 7 reviews 12 July 2026

Baby Bistro is spectacular! Fiancée and I had the best time. She and I have both been chatting and smiling about the experience nonstop. Chef Miles Thompson and the whole team are bringing unique joy to people nightly. The balance between crowd-pleasing comforting food and stunning flavors, big and small, that still highlights offbeat ingredients (like celtuce, curry leaves, mice melon), plus one of the best desserts... Baby Bistro is so delicious!!

S sylvette sawyers 7 reviews 18 May 2026

We were really excited to try Baby Bistro as it had been on our list for a while — and the reviews were excellent. First impressions were strong. I loved the minimalist decor, the quaint “slightly off the beaten path” feeling, and the overall concept of the menu. It reminded me of the beautiful little neighborhood restaurants in San Francisco that I used to frequent. That said… while there were a couple of standout moments, overall neither my date nor I were particularly impressed by either the food or the service. We started with the onion bread and farmer’s cheese. The cheese itself was absolutely delicious — creamy, tangy, beautifully done. Unfortunately, the bread was so drenched in oil that the entire dish felt heavy and soggy, which took away from it completely. We were then served a strawberry and leek dish. It felt as though the strawberries had been sitting in marinade for too long, losing the fresh, clean brightness you want from strawberries. I could see the intention behind it as a palate cleanser, but ultimately it wasn’t particularly memorable. Next came the steak tartare, which we were genuinely excited about. The tartare itself was excellent — beautifully seasoned and flavorful. But it was served with warm, soft bread, which made the entire dish feel… wet. Steak tartare begs for crunch. A crostini, grilled bread, something with texture. We actually asked if the bread could be grilled or sliced thinner and toasted, and the response we got was: “Well, this is how Chef likes it.” And while I didn’t say it out loud… my immediate thought was: that’s wonderful for Chef, but he isn’t the one eating it. And to be fair, I can absolutely appreciate and respect a chef’s point of view or creative direction on a dish — but serving tartare with something crisp and textured instead of soft wet bread feels less like preference and more like a pretty basic principle of balance and composition. They did end up grilling the bread a bit longer, but it was still soft. We finally just started cutting the crust off to maximize any sort of non-wet bite we could get. Then came a butternut squash dish — or at least I think it was butternut squash — with what I believe was some sort of cardamom glaze. Neither of us cared for it at all. After the first bite, we didn’t continue eating it. But then… the grilled shrimp arrived. Absolutely phenomenal. Flavorful, smoky, bright, slightly spicy — perfectly composed. Easily the best dish of the night and so good we ordered a second round immediately. We ended the evening with a dessert they described as a pine cookie with cream and candied rhubarb. The rhubarb was so minimal that it felt almost irrelevant to the dish and probably didn’t need to be highlighted on the menu at all. I could appreciate the direction Chef was trying to go, but there simply wasn’t enough acidity or fruit presence to balance the amount of cream on the cookie. Service-wise, everyone technically did what they were supposed to do, but the experience lacked warmth initially. Everything felt transactional. For example, our server never introduced herself; I had to ask her name after several interactions. That said, as the evening progressed, she did seem to open up a bit more and became warmer and more engaging. I also want to acknowledge one genuinely lovely moment: I was having terrible stomach pain during dinner, and she kindly brought me hot water with lemon and ginger, which helped tremendously. I really appreciated that and was genuinely grateful for it. Would I go back? Probably — but specifically for the tartare (with my own imaginary — or real — crostini), the grilled shrimp, and a glass of wine. And I have to apologize for not having any pictures. We usually take a lot of photos when we go out to eat, but we honestly didn’t find the dishes aesthetically exciting enough to photograph. In hindsight, though, we probably should have taken one of the shrimp.

B Brianna Park 215 reviews · Local Guide 8 April 2026

Celebrated my bday here. Attentive staff and excellent service. Food wise, maybe it is my palate but I found everything too salty and strong. Very cute and intimate though!

J Jon Nichols 234 reviews · Local Guide 28 February 2026

This place is a literal hidden gem in LA! No kidding, we were at the host stand and still not certain we'd found it, but thankfully we did!. It's really cute and quirky inside and I love the open kitchen. We were seated in a very tight, but functional space bear the back. My only issue with the whole experience was the hard and unforgiving wooden seating and bulky footings on the tables that left no comfortable spot to set my huge feet. Service, from Luis, was excellent. Very engaging, offered suggestions and knew menu very well. Food runners were all great, too, including the Chef! A true team effort. As for the food, we loved everything. We chose 'tasting menu' and portions were kinda perfect for two. Dishes were creative, fresh, and delectable. Onion Bread is a must, and it's almost diabolical how craveable it is. I'd go just for that! Of couse, I suspect most dishes will change for seasons and availability, but if it's there, DO NOT MISS IT! Good wines available! An absolute gem that is worth your time!

A Angela Zhang 96 reviews · Local Guide 25 February 2026

It’s such a viby place. The lighting is warm and moody, and the overall atmosphere feels trendy without trying too hard. It’s the kind of spot that makes you want to linger a little longer. The food was genuinely good across the board. Every dish we ordered came out beautifully presented and full of flavor. Nothing felt rushed or underwhelming. It’s always exciting to see a new restaurant come out strong right from the start. This place is perfect for date night, intimate enough for great conversation, but also ideal for a small party or birthday dinner with friends. It strikes that perfect balance between elevated and comfortable. Overall, it’s a promising new addition to the dining scene, and I’m already looking forward to my next visit. P.S. If you have a party of 3, they charge you for the third cookie.