La Frite Belgian Bistro Reviews
Submitted by Michael Duffey on 09/16/2022
Michael Duffey 3 stars rating.
So, the food is great, the atmosphere is solid. Just the right mix of fancy and casual. I really like this place and would have given a great review, but... after the table next to me and my girlfriend left, someone came over to clean it, and did so by blasting Windex on the wooden table (which, Windex?) and hit our food. Even if he hadn't hit our food, we were smelling Windex for the next few minutes, which is not appetizing at all.
That ruined the meal for my girlfriend, because of course it did. I think if I spend $120 on a dinner, we get to not have Windex in our food. Who on this planet uses aerosols to clean tables with guests around?!
Kirsten Franka 5 stars rating.
We just recently moved to SA and this is BY FAR, HANDS DOWN, the BEST restaurant I've been to yet!!! We ordered the mussels w fries, new England clam chowder, rack of lamb, ham/cheese/mushroom crepe, chicken puff pastry and chocolate mousse. All were to die for!!! Customer service was excellent, they were so friendly and accommodating, even offered to make an off-the menu item for kiddoes. This will definitely be our go-to spot for bringing visiting fam and friends!!!! Meant to take more pics, but were too busy stuffing our face!!
Submitted by Kirsten Franka on 09/24/2022
Jay 5 stars rating.
I've dined at La Frite multiple times over the past many years and the food and service is always on point.
Submitted by Jay on 08/27/2022
Gehirn Nerv 5 stars rating.
If i could eat the whole menu I would. Everything is delicious!!
Submitted by Gehirn Nerv on 08/17/2022
Erin Schaefer 5 stars rating.
Really special place and so glad it's open again! The best place to enjoy mussels outside of Brussels. Affordable, great service, wonderful wine selection, and they have Hoegaarden on tap! It's one of my favorite places in San Antonio, and makes me feel as if I'm back in Europe.
Submitted by Erin Schaefer on 07/07/2022
Jessica Gagnon 5 stars rating.
The food is absolutely amazing!!! We will be going back again tomorrow!! I want to try it all and the service was awesome too!! Definitely stop here, you won't be disappointed! And the best fries I've ever had!!
Submitted by Jessica Gagnon on 11/18/2021
Hot Tub Johnny Vegas 5 stars rating.
Just an all-around GREAT place to have a wonderful meal and be served by top-shelf staff. Nothing stuffy or affected about this place at all...just delicious food, awesome Belgian beers...on DRAFT too...and great times await! Go here and not some pretentious cafe/bistro/trattoria run by a faceless mega corp. or some trendy chef with only a first name who named the resto 'beet-root' or 'the foam kollectiv'.
Submitted by Hot Tub Johnny Vegas on 11/07/2021
Julie Dixon 5 stars rating.
Food was amazing, mussels, ham and cheese crepe, fritze with real curry sauce!!!!! It took me back to Brussels ????????. Staff was amazing as well.
Submitted by Julie Dixon on 10/16/2021
LeWayne Ballard 5 stars rating.
Received a recommendation to try La Frite Belgian Bistro, so came out on a Friday night after making a reservation. Very nice, intimate restaurant in Southtown. Only about 15-20 tables and it keeps the experience very personal. Was immediately greeted at the door and seated with my reservation. Waiter came to explain their menu, daily specials, Prix Fixe offering, and wine selection. With that, started off with a bottle of Grand Cru Riesling, escargot, arugula salad, watermelon salad, mussels, and some frites. I had to try a little bit of everything since it was highly recommended. They also recommended placing the main meal orders at the same time so they could pace all the food out. I appreciated that as you didn't feel rushed and was able to enjoy each course.
Was able to enjoy all the appetizers over a glass of wine. Both salads were very light and refreshing. The mussels were probably my favorite. They were served in a mix of the Basque sauce and the Marinieres. It was a nice mix for the wine, shallots, garlic with a little heat of the pepper, chili, and paprika. The escargot was a close 2nd as it was served in a very flavorful butter sauce. All the appetizers were well-portioned and presented nicely.
For the main meals, had the lobster, Prix Fixe (lamb, scalloped potatoes, mixed veggies), rabbit two-way (daily special). The timing of food was perfect as had plenty of time to enjoy the appetizers with some wine. All were plated in an appealing manner. I can't say which was my favorite as all were really good. I had the lamb since there's limited options for lamb in San Antonio. It was cooked perfectly by being juicy and flavorful without the gamey taste. The lobster was nice large and meaty portions that were lightly breaded. I didn't get to try the rabbit, but they said it was very good. It must've been good as they forgot to share around the table.
For desserts, had the crème brulee, Belgian waffle, and floating island. All were good portions to share. The crème brulee had nice, hard caramelized top with a light, fluffy custard below. The Belgian waffle was my favorite as it had a nice balance of the dough topped with the sweetness of chocolate, sugar, cream, and strawberries. The floating island was a delicious meringue served on top of custard sauce.
This place was highly recommended and glad I listened. From the setting, service, food, and desserts, it was a great experience and I highly recommend to the next person.
Submitted by Lewayne Ballard on 08/14/2021
Crystal Felix-Barnes 4 stars rating.
This place is very small and intimate. My only 1 complaints would be that it was very warm in there. I actually enjoyed the food. The appetizer I order was the shrimp fritters I think and the sauce it came with was delish! I tried the onion tart and I have to say I did not like it much because I'm not a big onion person, but I was offered to replace it with the watermelon salad and oh boy was that yummy in my tummy ????. I had the Mahi Mahi fish w/ rice and veggies for my entree and wow the fish was very flavorful for sure. My friends also enjoyed their food and had no complaints which is a good thing because they are very picky eaters. One of my friends had the mussels and she said that their the best she has had in a while. Oh and a lady came over to check on us and had some good convo as well not sure if she was the owner or not but it was very welcoming. The only thing we didn't like was the dessert which was the chocolate mousse wish they had more options for dessert. We would definitely recommend this place to others and go back in the future ????
Submitted by Crystal Felix-barnes on 07/07/2021
