I bought a half priced gift certificate because I figured it was time to try this place. I was actually surprised how long its been in business given the quickness that wpb businesses seem to come and go. My husband and I came on a Sunday for brunch and I realized while eating that my certificate was only good for dinner after 5:30. No big deal, we enjoyed our brunch. It was not cheap, around $80 for a mimosa, st germain cocktail, fish sandwich, and eggs benedict. My benedict was very good. The hollandaise sauce was light and lemony, the eggs poached perfectly, tasty ham and perfectly toasted english muffin. The little cubed home fries were perfect on the side to soak up the sauce and yolk. The certificate I had was expiring soon so we came back a few days later for dinner. The Mr. ordered the special of grilled cobia served atop of a seafood risotto. Very tasty dish. I decided to get the pri fix menu with asparagus soup, coq au vin and bread pudding. All were delicious, i didnt realize though that by ordering that I was violating the terms of the gift certificate but the manager allowed us to use it and for that courtesy we will be back sooner than later!! I wasn't in the mood to drink but my husband had a negroni and a pimms cup and said both were excellent.
Review Source:Lovely spot on Clematis! Â I'd been hearing how we needed to try this place and I'm glad we finally did. Â Definitely recommend the onion soup- I get it everywhere and this is the best I've had in FL- really delicious! Â The crab and avocado salad was great- nothing but lump crab and fresh fruit here- yum! Â The husband had steak frites- also great- unexpected cut of meat- not the typical thin, flat frites steak, this was more like a filet and cooked to the requested temp, with crispy fries (which I stole).
After reading some other reviews, I'm looking forward to trying their brunch!
Pestache French Bistro is pretty much what it says it is, being a French bistro rather than a full blown French Restaurant. Lending to that fact is its pleasant setting located on located on North Clematis Street directly across from Flagler Park which ironically was the place where the Woman's Christian Temperance Union erected a public drinking fountain in 1907 as a part of their onward push towards the disastrous era of prohibition they unfortunately managed to implement into law in 1920.
Pestache offers a pleasant environment of both indoor and outdoor patio seating along with a full bar and both lunch and dinner menus. I've found a few of the items unique such as their duck prosciutto, a very good Bouillabaisse they term as their Florida Bouillabaisse, a steak tartare and French fries with white truffle oil and blue cheese; all very tasty. My favorites however are their mussels which come heaped in a bowl done with a white wine and shallot and their seared duck breast with cherry sauce though they also have it with a Swedish (certainly no French connection here) lingonberry.
Though somewhat on the pricey side, certainly more than reasonable for the top notch quality of their cooking and the ingredients they use.
Another good thing about Pestache is that you can make your reservation online directly through Yelp which I always do not only to be a good Yelper but have somehow found that, if I do, I generally seem to end up with a better seating arrangement.
Pistache is absolutely fabulous, particularly when it comes to Sunday brunch. They have the best eggs benedict that I have ever had the pleasure of devouring. The pain perdu is also not to be missed. Service is friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere is to die for. So many Floridian establishments are plagued by horrible location in a strip mall with no view of anything except whatever they've plastered on the windows to obscure the parking lot. There is nothing quite as pleasant as breakfast on their patio that overlooks the new WPB waterfront and the intracoastal waterway, all with a gentle tropical breeze.
If you don't visit for brunch, I highly recommend the bucket-o-mussels. No, that's not the name of the item on the menu, but that is what they bring to the table together with their a-MAZ-ing baguette and pommes frites. The interior design is stunning -- classic vintage American styling. Love.
Pistache has the whole equation, which takes them to the top of my list.
Pistache is one of my favorite restaurants for a business lunch, weekend brunch, or for a nice dinner (perfect for dates!). The excellent service is a rare find on Clematis St. - And you can't go wrong with just about anything on the menu. My go-to dish is the all-natural chicken breast, which comes with to-die-for macaroni & cheese. The onion soup gratinee is also excellent - Enough to be a meal if you order a side or salad. All of the meals come with excellent french bread. For dessert I highly recommend the profiteroles.
Review Source:Clear your calendar, because dining at this restaurant will take a while. While the server is quick to take the order, you may have to go on a great conquest just to refill a drink. The part that really pains me is that the food, which is actually on the better have of mediocre, will forever be overshadowed by the dark cloud that is the poor excuse of service.
P.S. I'm not able to say anything about the bread, because frankly I'm still waiting for it, and trust me, I asked.
Sunday brunch menu offers many great selections. View from the front patio of the inland waterway and downtown waterfront park. High quality food was promptly deliveryed by friendly wait staff. The four dishes experienced by our party were all devoured in record time all receiving high marks.
Review Source:I have to say I was extremely disappointed after reading great reviews.
First the service was poor. Although our server was very nice, we had to ask for bread and refills on drinks and the food took a long time to get to our table.
They were out of a special that one of my dinner guest wanted and that was at 745pm.
My fish was over cooked and dry. The creamy orzo was not that creamy and had no seasoning which was suppose to be basil. Another persen ordered the Herb de Provence Chicken with truffle mac an cheese. The chicken had no seasoning on it and some strange sauce that killed the truffle taste of te mac and cheese.
Aside from being overpriced and flavorless food they had club music pumping from the bar, not what one expects at a french bistro and the dessert menu was an American version that had Hagn daz ice cream they did not even make home made ice cream. This is the Olive Garden of French Bistros except you pay way more.
We (four of us) went for the first time, on Saturday Jan. 26, 2013.  We sat in the main room against the wall and very much enjoyed the sights.  It took a bit of time before our waiter took our wine order, and even longer to get it back to us, with bread for the table.  After that initial disappointment  things went quite smoothly.  Our friends split a good looking salad and my wife and I shared the Scallop appetizer.  They served the appetizers on separate dishes, and they looked and tasted great.  My Florida Bouillabaisse was a bit underwhelming, but satisfactory, my wife's duck was very good, but she felt a bit tough.  Our friends loved their entrees...a skirt steak and chicken Marsala dish.   We also shared two desserts, crepes suzettes and the lemon cheese cake...both were great..
We all enjoyed the experience, but with one reservation. Â The noise level approached deafening, and did detract from the experience. Â Of course, it was a Saturday night and the place was packed. Â I suspect that if we had eaten on the beautiful veranda, the noise issue would have been attenuated.
We will definitely go again.
Disappointed in a couple of ways. We had party of 5. Â Service was very slow. Waitress didn't check on us or keep us updated except to come back to say they ran out of the duck and one of us had to reorder. By the time we got our food we had waited 80 minutes. Generally taste was good but lamb chops had thick fat, seafood bouillabaisse portion was small-appetizer size. Would not go back.
Review Source:Amazing food, WONDERFUL ambiance (inside or out on the patio), and the perfect location in downtown WPB. The only things that I would have liked to see are a sommelier or better wine recommendations (or just put descriptions on the menu?!) and a little better water refill service (but be aware, I drink an insane amount of water, ha). It's definitely rich food, but they make wonderfully cute to-go bags ;) I wouldn't think that anything on the menu would be mediocre--this place is a well oiled machine, but they still know how to give you a fine dining experience. Go here for a solid nice dinner out!
Review Source:Excellent Food, Attentive service, Stylish decor great time!
We went yesterday morning for brunch and totally enjoyed our meals. Of course I ordered my eggs benedict  and after much wool-gathering from Little Bit, she decided to do the same :) Hollandaise sauce was light and perfect, I would only say that the canadian Ham was sliced thin but it did not take away from the entree it was DIVINE!  My Mom had a Omelette and she said it was good as well.
Peach Bellini was yummy and the french bread and butter was SINFUL! it taste like real french butter churned from the French Alps!!! LOL
Great location too by the way and a really nice Veranda to sit on a beautiful day.
Respectfully Reviewed
Food was great, we dined on a Friday 8pm and it was packed! We had calamari, duck breast, streak and rainbow trout, everything tasted great! Dessert was just ok, we ordered a chocolate molten cake, it was not hot and the lava wasn't flowing, the lemon cheesecake was good, so far we cleaned all the plates! Will definitely go back. But it's pricy!
Review Source:I was warmly greeted for an early dinner on Saturday, and decided to sit at the large bar. Â Pistache has a traditional French bistro menu which I like. Â It was hard to decide between the coq au vin or the boeuf bourguignon. Â I finally went for the coq au vin and added the arugula & parmesan salad. Â Â The salad came quite quickly and it was beautifully green with several slices of parmesan, loved it! Â The several pre-cut pieces of baguette was also good. Â The chicken came in a soup bowl with plenty of juice. Â A drumstick and a thigh, with some small potatoes, tomatoes and one thick pale stalk of asparagus on top. Â The chicken was well cooked with good texture, too bad they did not serve both white meat and dark meat. Â The potatoe was a big disappointment, it had that unpleasant aftertaste of being very old with big black spots or it had long sprouts. Â Each of the 4 or 5 pieces were like that. Â The carrots were diagonally sliced and tasted ok. Â The soup somehow tasted off, Â I don't know why. Â Maybe a little more vin? Â or maybe the whole thing was microwaved (If each ingredient was microwaved separately then put together and quickly heated, that would explain why the bad taste was concentrated only in the potatoe)?
I had a glass of Four Vines zinfindel (2008) which was a nice accompaniment to the entree. Â Their wine list has a pretty good selection of bottles. Â I did not have dessert because the selection did not have pastries or cakes. Â Pistache has high ceilings surrounded by brown wooden panels. Â One entire side opens along the sidewalk to the outside seating. Â A city park is across the street and it is very pleasant. Â I am rating this a 2 star because after 2 days, the taste of those potatoes still linger in my mouth. Â A neighborhood French bistro in West Palm Beach with New York City neighborhood restaurant prices (actually higher than some good ones on Eastside) should have good potatoes at minimum, and maybe some pastries? Â Except for the salad the food prep hints at heavy kitchen cost cutting to make up for high overhead. Â The nice and friendly service cannot make up for that.
We decided to give Pistache a try after reading through the Yelp reviews. Not quite sure if we were in the mood for brunch or lunch, we lucked out with a pretty comprehensive brunch/afternoon menu. We sat outside and took in all that the beautiful South Florida day had to offer.
Overall, the food was superb and I can't wait to come back and eat here many more times. My husband had the onion soup and totally loved it. One of the best French onion soups he's had in South Florida. Everyone in our party really enjoyed their food and there wasn't much left on our plates when the wait staff came to clean up.
The only thing that I thought was strange was our very American waiter continued to pronounce "hamburger" like a stereotypical French person. "You'd like the 'am-ber-gaire?" "How's the 'am-ber-gaire?" "Oh, I see you ate all of your 'am-ber-gaire!" SO WEIRD! I got a croissant and he didn't even attempt to say it with a French pronunciation! Regardless, the staff was nice and attentive. I'll definitely be back.
First off, great location and beautiful outside setting with a view of the green and little lights that stretch over the streets. Pretty young girls to greet you and strapping young lads whisking plates around dressed in their button down best. Mostly older crowd inside though.
I got the duck. It was ok, a bit fatty and chewy. The flavors on the plate were a bit flat, though arranged on the plate beautifully. For desert I got the cheesecake and a cappuccino. I don't know if they make it in-house or order in, but the cheesecake was very good, light and fluffy. However after taking a few bites, the waiter let me know they were having some sort of problem with the cappuccino machine. That didn't stop them from charging me for it when the bill came though.
Service was slow, with no apologies made for any mishaps of the night. Overall the experience didn't live up to expectations, but I may give them another chance after awhile.
I've eaten here a couple times now. Â The food is not bad, but I wouldn't say it's great either. Â I've had the cheese and cured meats appetizer, the chicken paillard, the coq au vin, the coconut-crusted mahi, and the profiteroles. Â
The cheese and cured meats is the one dish I'd get again, although not with the duck prosciutto.  Otherwise, we enjoyed the chorizo, gruyère, goat cheese, and blue cheese.
The coq au vin tasted like barbecue to me. Â While I've never had coq au vin at another restaurant, I have tried the beef version of this dish in Paris (boeuf bourguignon) and I've even made coq au vin at home without the butter. Â I don't think the coq au vin at Pistache tastes the way coq au vin should. Â The chicken was tender, but it tasted like they added sauce to it, rather than slowly braising it. Â I was disappointed.
The coconut crusted mahi was overpowered by the coconut crusted. Â Overall, this dish tasted like a chewy coconut cookie. Â
The profiteroles are delicious, but  I think it's mostly because they are served with ice cream and chocolate syrup.
The service is friendly, but our waiter didn't know anything about the wines and couldn't make a recommendation. Â He also mispronounced several of the wines and dishes on the menu. Â Â
Overall, Pistache isn't bad, but I'm still on the search for a better casual french bistro for dinner. Â It's a great place to patio-dine when there is an event on the waterfront commons, but next time I'll just opt for the cheese plate and a bottle of wine.
Was visiting family in the area and they had been dying to try Pistache for some time. Â Based on this experience, we will never go back. Â
To say that it was disappointing is a major understatement. Â Food was fair at best, and service not much better. Â Waiter recommended a pork osso bucco... which was no longer on the menu. Â Ooops. Â Ordered 3 appetizers: tomato, mozz, basil salad; calamari; and an endive roquefort salad. Â First salad had wilted mixed greens on the plate, tomatoes were not very thick, and the mozz was not properly sliced (torn in pieces and not solid slices). Calamari was tough, not tender. Â Endive salad had no roquefort. Â When we mentioned this to the waiter, he said he would check with the kitchen. Â He never came back with an answer nor did he ever apologize or acknowledge it again during the meal. Â Instead a server brought a second salad to the table with the entrees, and this one had a few crumbles of cheese on top. Â No thanks.
Beef tartare was only fair. Â Nothing like we had in Paris. Â Cheese plate... the same. Â Duck prosciutto was good, as was gruyere. Â Remainder, only fair. Â
Too much went wrong to think this was an aberration. Â Will not go back, and can't understand what all the excitement is about. Â Menu is a typical bistro menu, but execution (food and service) was poor at best.
Awesome! The truffle mac and cheese is a must. The truffle comes out strong. I'm rarely in this neighborhood, but I will drive an hour to get it at least once a month. Yes, I did order the ratatouille because I saw the Disney movie and was pleasantly surprised. I thought it was a soup, but it was more like a saute of veggies. It was really good too.
We also ordered Coq au vin and the natural chicken breast. Coq au vin was good. You could really taste the wine in the sauce and everything was cooked perfectly. I loved my girlfriend's dish (natural chicken). Not only did it come with the truffle mac and cheese, but the chicken had this perfect thin crust around the chicken.
I love French Bistros and when traveling I seek them out. Â So I was excited to see what looked like a real French Bistro right here in Downtown WPB. Â Pistache was a quick retro fit of the old Tommy Bahama's restaurant across from the fountains. Â
To start we tried the bistro plate with 2 cheeses and a pate. Â Excellent! Â The wife and her friend shared a salad. Â Average. Â For the entree I had the Coq Au Vin. Â Ridiculous. Â It consisted of a chicken thigh, a drumstick, 2 small roasted potatoes, a single asparagus stalk and a carrot. Â I think it was $20 and it wasn't any good. Â my wife and friend each had fish which they enjoyed.
The waiter was fantastic and a lot of fun. Â Pistache is a nice place and has a very comfortable environment just like a bistro should but for me it was too pricey for what you get. Â I'd guess the average couple spends about $100 and nowadays a $100 should go a little further.
We ordered the 3 for $15 Â Bistro plate (delicious and great value!): duck Prosciutto (just ok, i prefer pork prosciutto); duck MOUSSE (SO DELICIOUS); and pate de champagne (also DELICIOUS). Â for entree, i had the Steak au Poivre ($33) the steak was pretty tender, the fries were just so-so, crunchy but too oily. Friends ordered the Coq au vin (only had one bite, but that one bite was kind of bland); and the Braised duck Leg (again one bite, kind of bland).
The service was good, but i think they needed more servers, our waiter was great, but his service was kind of rushed.
older crowd, pricey.
i would come back for the bistro plate, and to try their other dishes. they also have ratatouille! i need to try that next time!
Unexpectedly good! Â
"Souffle" on the window caught my eye, and I figured, "Why not?" Â Well, there's no souffle, but the maitre D' (Sascha) was cute, tall and gracious. Â It was busy, and the staff moved tables around to accomodate the dinner rush at 8:30 pm on a Wednesday evening. Â The french doors were all open, and there are tables outside on the patio opening out to the sidewalk below. Â For mid-May, the evening was pleasant, not humid, and the warm breeze through the open doors felt great. Â
The bar is in the middle of the restaurant; waiters are in white tops, aprons and black pants. Â Several staff greeted me while I looked over the menu - very friendly! Â Prices were reasonable for what was being served, and the presentation, albeit not gourmet luxury, was simple, yet elegant. Â
Sascha, the Maitre D' was not a stuffy guy, but a 30-something, who seemed like fun, was self-assured, and not pretentious. Â I asked him what red wine he'd recommend that was "round, not tannic, and full bodies" and he immediately suggested the Merlot ($8), and really then recanted, and suggested the St. Emilion ($12.50), an 85% Cabernet mix (the other 15% he didn't know what grape it was). Â I jokingly told him he could drink the rest, if I didn't like it. Â However, no luck for him; Â it was exactly what I asked for! Â
For the first course, I ordered the Tomato, Basil and Pinenuts salad - the balsamic light but tasty, the toasted pinenuts excellent. Â Recommend a bit of salt and pepper to taste, and a tad more balsamic! Â The basil had the perfect touch of herbal. Â ($8.50)
Next was my Salmon - grilled as I asked - medium rare (warm but soft and semi-raw in the middle), crisp on the outside, served over a circular bed of tabouli. Â Carmelized burnt sugar garnished the edge of the plate, and added a light touch of flavor to the salmon, and tabouli. Â I can't believe I ate it all! Â Urp! Â ($17)
Eric, my waiter, was wonderfully attentive, and entertaining. Â (He's a student for biotechnology in Ft. Lauderdale, and originally from Michigan.) Â Since I planned ahead, Eric setup my dessert to come out at just the right time, ... and I, with determination, went ahead and devoured the Floating Island with decaff coffee. Â The coffee was another surprise - usually decaff has a sour after taste. Â Nothing like that here! Â Just good tasting coffee that happened to be decaff.
Life is good....
Back to the dessert: Â Floating Island ($7.50): Â The foamy meringue island was criss-crossed with carmelized strands of sugar - leaving a textural difference of flexible stretchiness against the soft egg white floating in the vanilla lake, dotted with a sprinkling of lightly toasted almond slices! Â YUMMMMM! Â
Via Eric, I recommended that the chef consider perhaps modifying the recipe a bit to "personalize" it by adding a light touch of Cardamon to the Vanilla lake! Â
I had to roll myself out of Pistache. Â I learning they'd only been open for just over 3 weeks! Â The waitstaff and hosts seemed like old hands at this business, how smoothly they moved with each other! Â What team work. Â
What I really liked about it was that it was not intimidating to go there to have dinner even by ones' self! Â
"GO!" if you ever find yourself at West Palm Beach!
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