Lowville Bistro

When it comes to finding a bistro that serves both fish and chips and butter chicken, Lowville Bistro should not be overlooked. This cozy and welcoming restaurant may be small, but what it lacks in size, it makes up for in flavor and quality.First off, their fish and chips are an absolute must-try. The fish is always flaky, perfectly seasoned, and coated with the perfect amount of batter. And the chips? Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, they are the ideal companion to the fish.However, if you're in the mood for something a little more exotic, their butter chicken is also a standout dish. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the rich butter sauce has a perfect balance of spices that make each bite an explosion of flavors.The atmosphere of Lowville Bistro is also quite lovely. With pleasant lighting and cozy seating, it's a great place to unwind and enjoy a nice meal. The portions are generous, and the prices are very reasonable for the quality of dishes served.All in all, Lowville Bistro is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a bistro that serves both classic and Indian-inspired dishes. Their fish and chips are some of the best, and their butter chicken is not to be missed. If you are looking for a fantastic meal in a warm and inviting atmosphere, Lowville Bistro is the place to be. Highly recommended!

My husband and I have been wanting to come here for a very long time. We finally made it a point to go for Father’s Day, however unfortunately we were very disappointed. To start, the gentleman that greeted us was very rude, did not smile once and was just very unpleasant and arrogant. We had our 12 month old baby and he asked us if WE brought a highchair for her. The restaurant does not provide high chairs for kids, how is that possible? Not very accommodating. Secondly, the waitress was also very unpleasant. Did not talk about the special features, had no idea how much the specials were. She did not have any interpersonal skills whatsoever. The restaurant is extremely, extremely over priced for the portions we received. The only positive thing was the food was pretty good, just needed double the portion for the amount we were paying. The live music and scenery was nice. All in all, not great and very disappointed.

Went here for lunch. Food was alright, but overpriced. Try $26 for a burger and if you want bacon, cheese, etc, you're looking at $37-38 after tax.Wait staff need retraining. Have a discomforting feel and nuance.If prices were 60-70% of the current price, it would be a bit more attractive.

If you’re new to this place, expect that even if you make a reservation, the “Regulars” will be seated, served and treated better than a new customer. Didn’t stay for a meal….it was almost rudely obvious. Won’t go back.

I really like this charming bistro and would like to give it a better review than below. I have been there for lunch twice in the last 2 weeks. The service on both occasions was pleasant. Drinks and menu were immediately provided and our orders taken promptly (although each time I have been asked if everything was ok and if we needed anything – only after the table were almost finished our meal). On the first occasion we sat inside. My guest ordered the gamberi pepi app ($25). It was delicious and plentiful for an app. I ordered the veal sandwich $27 described as served with sautéed mushrooms, roasted peppers, and white wine. It included a salad. I asked for the Italian salad and was later told it would be another $7.99 because an Italian salad included prosciutto and shaved parmesan strips – where the house salad did not include those items. I thought that was a bit of a high overcharge but I know the price of fine ingredients so I agreed. The veal was overcooked so it was very dry and the bun overwhelmed the thin sliced veal.There were no roasted peppers to be seen. The salad contained one very tiny piece of prosciutto and a small strip of the parmesan. My friend laughed (because of the overcharge) when he saw it.A week later I came again with another party on a gorgeous spring day. We sat outside in the beautiful little gem of a garden. My friend told me that before I arrived workmen were drilling the plastic windows separating the patio from a room right immediately beside us. The table of gentlemen behind us asked that they stop or do the drilling and work later as they could not hear themselves talk or think. She indicated that there was a bit of an argument about it – whereby management said they should sit inside. My friend piped up that she also did not want to move. The men said they had booked an outside table and wanted to remain outside. By the time I arrived it was a peaceful setting. Quite lovely on a beautiful day for lunch in the midst of a garden. My friend ordered the salad with lobster bisque. She said it was delicious. I ordered the mushroom toast app $21 described as seared wild mushrooms, tomato confit, served on top of focaccia bread & goat cheese. There was no tomato confit and the bread certainly did not appear to be focaccia. It was so thin and cooked hard that it would not cut it to eat with the mushrooms. I scraped the mushroom off the hard biscuit and dipped them in the generous portion of goat cheese. Disappointing and I was hungry when I left. The one sliced cherry tomato in the accompanying small salad was bad - off/sour. By the time the charming waitress asked if everything was ok, it was too late so I did not see any sense of complaining. She took my bread and salad away.I am sure running a restaurant is tough going these days. The prices for lunch are rather high but – so are my grocer bill. Yet I would expect the menu to accurately reflect all of the ingredients actually served and for the cooking of the food to have more finesse. Charming place though! Because of the location and menu I will give this restaurant one last chance.

I ordered Grilled Calamari and the tast was good. The owner, Robert, was sociable and his friendly conversation makes people comfortable.

Lovely and relaxing rustic garden patio with lots of natural shade. Food and service were excellent. Glad we made a unplanned stop here for lunch. What a gem!

What a hidden gem! My friends get together whenever we can and decided to try Lowville Bistro as it was the exact middle point for all of us to travel. Lunch was great - we tried all different things from the menu.The best part was the service. I didn’t get the servers name but she was very informative, friendly and overall made the experience.We sat on the patio which was also really nice and spacious.

We always feel very welcomed when going to the Bistro.Food is fantastic, service excellent and atmosphere is lovely inside and out. Love the Jazz Sunday nights!

We were in a big group, we waited long time to receive our meals. They mixed up with orders and ... The service was not desirable.I ordered a burger which tasted more like a burned food than anything else, like no spices in that. My friends had chicken sandwiches they didn’t like their food either. Only pasta seemed to be ok.