Robert Hillman
It was absolutely fantastic, and that all started with our server Dustin. He was fantastic and spent a lot of time answering any questions we had. Our appetizers, the Escargot and the Beef Tartare, were both fantastic. Then for entrees we had the duck and the salmon, both incredible as well, with the roasted carrots on the side. We finished with the soufflé. Everything was incredible and I really can't recommend this place enough for a special occasion.
Bob Tedesco
This was our first time at Poulet Bleu and overall it was an incredible experience. To start, it's not widely advertised, but this is a BYOB establishment - their cork fee is high at $20, however in the same turn their cheapest bottle of wine is $65 so it was a no brainer to bring our own. We chose to sample all of their small plates, opposed to getting entrees, and started with the french onion soup that was highly recommended. They split into 2 for us as it's a large portion. It was phenomenal!!!! We also had the escargot, mussels, and steak tartare paired with the sides of carrots and potatoes aligot. Everything was out of this world and would 100% go back again. It is a pricey restaurant, but worth every penny, especially for a special occasion.
AC Grateful
Had reservations for 5pm, arrived 10 minutes early, was not allowed in, even to the foyer, had to wait outside (in December) - We could see through the window they were having a staff meeting at the bar area. Which ended at 5. Then they keep us waiting outside without their outside heater on until at least 5 minutes after 5 - one of our party had to go inside to ask if we could 'enter'. Staff was nice, some of our party thought food was great, specifically the steak, but hard to have a great time when the evening starts out by having to sit out in the cold for 15 minutes. It's a good thing the people we were with made up for sitting out in the cold, We had a wonderful night. Atmosphere very nice.
JB Thomas
Walked in on a Friday night around 8:15 with my husband, no reservations, and sat at the bar. Lovely service, fantastic food. We had the cheese plate, duck confit, mussels, pomme frites, and lemon meringue semifreddo for dessert. We aren't fans of blue cheese so that was a loss for us with the cheese plate. The duck confit is 100% a must try, along with the mussels. The side of fries is huge so be prepared for that. The semifreddo omg so good! We can't wait to go back and try more of the small plates. We ate all of the duck before I grabbed a picture!
Jason Smith (jkblaq)
Wow! My wife and I were in town for our 20th Anniversary and made reservations here hoping for a decent restaurant. However what we got was nothing short of amazing! Seriously this is what fine dining should always be, with so many wannabes especially in Columbus, OH where we live, I'm looking at you Cameron Mitchell. Poulet Bleu's interior has a beautiful french polynesian vibe. The food is spectacular and the service was friendly, attentive and unpretentious. I had the duck, very well cooked and served with hericot verts and a delicious sour cherry sauce. My wife had the filet with cognac pepper sauce and perfect fries (seriously perfect). Filet was so well done and sauce was complimentary without being overpowering. Also had local cheese plate that was terrific. The improved Whiskey Cocktail was truly delicious and balanced. For dessert it was the Hazelnut Souffle, beautifully cooked and presented, just enough sweetness and paired with ice cream and cherry sauce. Just fabulous. We style ourselves as minor food critics and this was just an fantastic experience. Thank you Poulet Bleu!
Aquarius
We had a great time at the outdoor dinning area. Both onion soup and duck confit are a bit salty for us, which I won’t recommend to everyone. But you should definitely try their signature dessert and burger.
Jordan Truxell
This place was so insanely good! One of the best steaks I’ve ever had in my life! Dry aged steak cooked medium rare.🥩 Also the rib eye with bone marrow was delicious. The escargot, cheese plate & steak tartare was bomb! 🐌🍰🔥
Austin Everett
Great experience! The upstairs bar was a great place to start and have drinks as the menu there is larger. Our bartender was very engaging and happy to chat it up with us.
Downstairs the food was a treat, with the open kitchen right next to the dining area you can hear, see, and smell everything being prepped. We had the escargot, mussels, trout, Brussel Sprouts, and chocolate souffle. Highly recommend them all!
Jessica Bundrige
Perfect dinner, excellent service, delicious food, and lovely, tasteful decor. We made reservations and chose the table in front of the open kitchen. It was nice to see how seamlessly everything was paced and balanced. All the meals were executed flawlessly, everything was organized, clean, efficient, and precise. The portions are large and ample and filling. The wait staff was knowledgeable and friendly but not overbearing. The atmosphere was calm
and relaxing and I was impressed with the pacing...we never felt rushed. We sat to the right of the kitchen and never felt crowded or disruptive or displaced, it was pretty interesting to watch. This was by far one of the best restaurant experiences I’ve had to date in Pittsburgh. With or without the wine pairing (we chose cocktails) the food was exceptionally delicious. What an enjoyable and satisfying evening. Do NOT skip dessert!!!
Joe
Very good French inspired food with tons of flavor. Beautiful plating and presentation. I got the duck and very much enjoyed. Other guests ordered the beef and loved it. Lots of unique options. Cocktails were appropriate for the cuisine and were tasty. Seemed easy enough to find street parking. Inside decor is nice. We sat outside, the feel of it was fine. But I will say the constant buses and utility vehicles passing by with the uneven floors was a bit odd considering the price. But still highly recommend
Cindy M. Walker Ringel
Best French restaurant I have ever been to in the US. French onion oil is the best I ever had in my life. Atmosphere is very authentic and service is European style, so very relaxed atmosphere. We spent two hours here and savored every minute of it, watching the chefs!
Sheava
4.5 starssss! The drinks are delicious - french 75 is a favourite. Gnocchi, mussels and pomme frites and the bistro salad are always a hit. Absolutely love the atmosphere and decor.
They've created domes for dining outside on the upstairs and downstairs patios which are just awesome so you can be with your covid crew (friends, family etc) while enjoying delicious meal! The staff are always so welcoming and friendly. I'm of the vegan variety and while I knew I would probably just get the fries, the chef was very nice and worked out using some of the sides for other dishes to create this delicious glazed carrot, mushroom lentil and Brussel sprout dish. (there will be cross contamination if you have dairy allergies etc so I wouldn't expect this to be often but it was truly nice of them to accommodate me).
Definitely worth a visit!
Mark Korabelnikov
At first I was nervous and anxious about going out to eat due to having multiple food allergies. Wheat,Gluten,Dairy,and,and Soy. Greg (manager) called me ahead of the reservation to make sure he had all the food allergies correct and assured me that modifications will be made accordingly and for me not to worry,stress,and get anxious that he will take care of everything. In less than 5 minutes of the hostess sitting us down Greg came over and asked me how everything was and said to pick anything my heart desired on the menu and modifications would be made accordingly! Truly one of a kind of dinning experience. Would highly recommend to anyone who is looking to experience top quality service combined with exceptional quality food that will truly satisfy your taste buds regardless of dietary restrictions and food allergies. I highly recommend Poulet Blue as a top restaurant in Pittsburgh!
Ala Eserri
The first place my boyfriend took me when I came to Pittsburgh! LOVED IT!
Service: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Prices: 10/10
Cleanliness: 10/10
Seating: 6/10
Variety: 7/10
Location: 8/10
Quickness: 10/10
Highly recommend! You must visit it and will go back there and visit again!
Isabella Kahhale
The food here is exquisite and the service is impeccable. Tim, our server, was so kind and accommodating of my mom’s dietary restrictions. Dining here was a real pleasure.
The filet mignon was outstanding, the fries were so crispy and golden, and the vol-au-vent, French onion soup, and soufflé were amazing. Do yourself a favor and get in here!
*photos from two separate visits*
Renee MacKenzie
It was our first time but won’t be our last. Everything was great from the food to the drinks to the service. Went with a group of 4 and we all loved our meals. Highly recommend!
James Ralston
The only possible criticism I can level at Poulet Bleu is that our steak was over-salted. But otherwise, everything at Poulet Bleu—the ambiance, service, drinks, and food—was spot-on. For example, the French onion soup was the best French onion soup I've had anywhere—and that includes in France.
Reservations are difficult to obtain, but it's worth the effort, because Chef DeShantz has set the bar for French cuisine in Pittsburgh.
Kraig Smith
A very predictable Deshantz restaurant. Good food, great atmosphere, and tight seating. Mussels were an awesome appetizer and the menu was simple but adequate. The loud atmosphere and strong kitchen smells knocked it down to 4 stars for me. I expected the noise, but the smells were overwhelming for me and my hair. I would recommend this spot to a friend with a few cautions. Would return again having experienced it one time around.
Destiny Coleman
We had a great date night at the chefs table. We enjoyed a bottle of wine, pate, the NY strip (cooked perfectly), the roasted carrots with creme, and Niçoise salad. Highly recommend all of it! They were very busy with clearly limited staff and still took wonderful care of us.
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