Bertrand’s Bistro

oh my god they“re closing to put more energy into that pretentious thing downtown!!! i just hope they carry over the easter buffet… or i have absolutely no reason to ever dine there again!

This is awesome french food; especially the Sunday brunch! I must have tried over 20 items and they were all outstanding. The chef & the cooks are obviously well-​trained professionals and they have that certain touch that adds a special quality to everything that leaves the kitchen.
Everything was great and the staff is very capable and friendly.

Overpriced. There’s better places to spend your money in Erie. The chef mixed up our steak orders. I ended up sending my plate back and ate my boyfriends steak while waiting. When my order came out, the side dishes were then mixed up.
Our server told us he was very sorry but the chef was busy and couldn’t come out to the table to apologize or check on the meal.
We got the steak to go. The leftovers were forgotten in the car.
Desert at Pie in the Sky was lovely, though.

I stumbled in on a quiet Saturday evening. To my surprise, the hostess was absolutely horrified by the fact that me and my friends (clearly not from the area) did not have reservations. While I was a little taken off guard, my first impression did not mirror my experience of the restaurant.
+ SERVICE: Nicholas was lovely. Attentive. Kind. Served wine samplers.
+ FOOD: Risotto was absolutely impeccable. Lamb and the shank were very rich and delectable.
+ Parking was free after 6pm.
+ PRICES: Modest prices considering the quality of the cuisine and the phenomenal customer service.
While my stay in Erie was short, Bertrand’s Bistro is without a doubt a gem to the city. Nicholas was friendly and very well versed with the menu, having paid out of pocket to eat at the establishment many times. He also gave us numerous wine samplers for me and my friend who was unfamiliar with the wine offerings. Given the small establishment, I can now understand why «Reservations are Appreciated» as the service is absolutely impeccable (¹⁰⁰⁄₁₀).

Excellent food, and service. It had that special touch from our waiter with recommendations and a sample as well.
I wasn’t sure what to expect but was completely satisfied. Just a tad on the pricey side, however. A virtual five star from me.

Hands down the best restaurant in the entire county. Well worth the price and the servers really made you feel special and classy

My husband and I wandered into Bertrand’s late on a Friday night after an exhausting day of work and then 2 hours in the car. It had been a day full of disappointments and we were crabby and starving. We arrived in time for the last seating. The waitress was great (I can’t remember her name, though… so sorry, great waitress!) She was polite and friendly and attentive, but not overly so. She suggested some wines and apps for us. The wine was great, but the app was not our style. It was a raw salmon plate (neither of us realized it was raw… oops). Hubby got one of the veal dishes and I got the steak frites. Everything was perfectly cooked and beautifully plated. It was 10pm and they were closing, so I wasn’t going to order dessert. The waitress insisted we at least hear about them. She was so excited that we went ahead and ordered the crêpe with apples and cinnamon and pecans. It was absolutely the highlight of the meal and it saved a totally crappy day. We will stop in to Bertrand’s whenever we are in the area. It was a lovely experience.

My boyfriend and I came to this restaurant on a Saturday Aug 22, expecting a nice romantic dinner during our weekend getaway. The food was not bad, but the service was by far, our most terrible experience in dining out.
When we first entered this place a waiter, rudely, shouts at us from far away (not even coming close to greet us): «Do you have reservation?». We say no. After a while she comes and sits us somewhere saying: «I’ll be back with you in 5 mins, don’t worry, and my name is Stephanie». All this yet with no word of greeting and welcoming. She comes back after around 10 mins, joking and laughing to our face, «By this time you’ve had time to memorize the menu by heart». And she doesn’t ask if we want parts of the menu to be explained or anything. After we are done with the entrée, we are waiting for Stephanie or some other waiter to come and either get us the check or tell us about desserts.
We are waiting for around 15 minutes, then after attending other guests, she comes and makes a weird disrespectful joke along the lines of «oh, while I am here let me show you dessert before I forget.» After few minutes she comes back and blankly stares at us, without a word, so we assume in her world this means: what you would like for dessert, and so we order something. When she brings the dessert, she rudely drops it on our table, again with no words. After we are done, we were waiting endlessly for Stephanie to come and bring us the check, it didn’t happen, so we decided to just stand up and go to the counter, pay and leave.
Sometimes having Ramen noodles is more delicious than dinning out and being treated disrespectfully, like at Bertrand’s Bistro.

Best in Erie, bar none. Australian lamb shanks, pork shank, salad with warm goat cheese, escargots, Kronenbourg on tap, and mind-​blowing desserts. Not a bad option on the menu, and fine dining at its finest. Our fifth visit, and our 20^th wedding anniversary. Simply outstanding.

All of the staff was incredibly welcoming when we arrived. The chef had prepared an amazing brunch buffet with a variety that I’ve never seen. They had endless freshly made crepes, all you would like trips to the breakfast, sweet and savory items. My son will be attending PSU in Erie this fall and Bertrand’s will be where we have brunch whenever I have a chance to visit.

This was my first time dining in a French restaurant and I have heard good things about Bertrand’s however I was not fully impressed. Nothing really stood out and seemed «French» to me. I’m not an expert on French cuisine but I have had on many occasions great French onion soup. The French onion soup at Bertrand’s however was not even edible to me. Cheese was not even melted on the top or hanging over the sides. And the broth had a strong herb flavor. The rest of the meal was just ok. Nothing exciting or worth the prices by far. I do however think the staff was very welcoming and friendly. I would personally not return here. I understand this city you don’t have many choices but keep in mind that you may not be very impressed. Sorry this is a No for me.

Had the Chilean sea bass. It was excellent, light, and bursting with flavor. Really a well balanced dish through and through. Our server nick was full of information about the preparation of the food and excited to share his knowledge with us. I can appreciate someone who cares about the details of what comes out of their kitchen. Great experience and I’ll be back again.

From the escargot appetizer to the main course of a French prepared seafood with monk fish the food was wonderful… Our waiter Nicholas was energetic and made the experience all the better…

Came here with a friend. It was a first time for both of us. It was a wonderful experience. I got the lamb, which was really rich in flavor and juicy! Our server Nicholas was very friendly and welcoming. I was impressed with how well he knew the menu and recommended a tasty red wine! Would definitely come back if I am in the area.
Overall, food was great, friendly service, and very accommodating!

After hearing my boyfriend’s friends describe the succulent chicken special they enjoyed previously in the evening this past Saturday, my boyfriend and I decided to enjoy a late dinner at Bertrand’s Bistro. Neither one of us had dined here before so we were not sure if reservations would be needed, even though it was 8:30pm when we were ready to dine. Luckily, there were only two other tables in the restaurant at the time, so no worries! We were seated at a table by the window and quickly greeted by gentleman who brought over waters and menus and left us to browse. The wine list is very extensive and is all French wines (captain obvious-​type statement, lol). Mostly by the bottle but they have enough of a variety by the glass that you should be able to find something for your palate. I went with an Alsace region Riesling, which the server described as dry, however, in my opinion, it was not sweet but wasn’t really dry either-​very light and refreshing though. While the chicken special sounded delicious (it was chicken stuffed with peaches, gorgonzola, spinach-​and some other items that I can’t recall), there was also a soft shell crab special, which we decided to share as our entrée. I love soft shell crab so i was eager to taste Bertrand’s version. My boyfriend had never had soft shell crab before but was game to try it too. It was «meh”-I’ve had better soft shell crab in NYC and Maryland but for a smaller city, this was acceptable. I wish I could recall exactly what the sauce was because it was amazing-​not overly sweet with a hint of vinegar too. I loved the presentation of the lemon wedge in a pouch that you squeeze in order to release the lemon juice. The dish came with a veg and starch as well. We chose garlic green beans (over brussell sprouts) and garlic mashed potatoes (over new potatoes fried in duck fat. I let my bf pick the starch and he went all semi-​healthy on me haha). The dish had 3 crabs and was the perfect size to share when paired with an appetizer. We chose the charcuterie plate to start with. I was not a fan of the venison, however, the smoked sausage was possibly the best charcuterie sausage I have eaten! The liver mousse and the pâté were tasty as well, but the highlight for me was the sausage. It came with pickles and stone ground mustard. While bread (with balsamic vinegar and olive oil) was served prior to our meal, I wish there were crostinis or crackers paired with the charcuterie plate to round out the dish more. While they have an entire page listing of crepes for dessert (as well as a dessert tray), we were both too full to partake in anything additional, however, the crepes looked quite tasty, particularly the nutella crêpe. The charcuterie plate was $ 14, the wine I ordered was $ 9, and the crab special was $ 32 so, in my opinion, this was a rather pricey meal and I don’t feel the quality of the food matched up to the advertised prices. The menu is very heavy on veal but does also offer some fish, chicken, and steak dishes, in addition to their daily specials. I’m not overly familiar with French cuisine so I’d like to return to Bertrand’s and try some other dishes and see if those are more pleasing to my palate than just «meh».

Yet again another Birthday breakfast that was amazing!!! As always food was delicious staff attentive and professional!!! Fresh fruit available w chocolate fountain-​yum! Chef created dishes, fresh menu… always have new items on buffet so you never get the same buffet twice! Never leave without a smile and full tummy! The restaurant is small so it’s better to make reservations to ensure a seat … By the window is best!

Sad to say they seem to have slipped from
One of the best in Erie To less than ok
Had the duck breast, Montréal potatoes
Duck was undercooked and the sauce
Disappointing
It was a Friday eve and the owner who
Quite often cooks was not there.
Your only as good as who’s cooking today
not a month ago

Excellent! So, I love brunch and while visiting the town of Erie for a wedding I found a place to kill time while waiting for my flight back to the DMV. All of the food was delicious! There was a great selection of food items which included: scrambled eggs with pepper jack cheese, red potatoes, french pancakes, chicken and spinach lasagna, breaded fish, quiche, mini pizzas, fresh fruit bar, salad bar, and the list goes on! Must haves are the crepes, the crème brûlée, and the bread pudding. Beverages offered included fresh orange juice, mimosas, french pressed coffee, and bloody Mary’s. The orange juice is included the awesome price of $ 22 with all other items available for an extra charge. My drink of choice was the french pressed coffee which was to die for! The staff was friendly and the food was hot and yummy! If you’re ever in Erie, PA you must visit this place for Sunday Brunch!

I went to a French restaurant and didn’t get a crêpe. My bad. But in my defense, when there’s three tables worth of buffet food in front of you, the last thing you are thinking is… let’s wait to order a crêpe!
I know, I know. Totally my fault, but seriously, put food in front of me and I’m gonna woof it down. For $ 19 it’s not a bad deal, especially because it includes a mimosa or bloody mary. I was excited to see eggs benedict on the table, but thought it was weird they don’t have hollandaise sauce out. They did bring it out to me when I asked them though.
Most of the other options were a little bit disappointing and not necessarily «french themed» if you ask me. But I only took 4 years of french in school… so what do I know! But the bread pudding… dear lord it was good! Worth the brunch? Probably not, but pretty darn close.
I’d perhaps come back to try the crepes, I’d definitely come back for the bread pudding alone though!

I discovered this restaurant while looking for the thai restaurant down the street. It was intriguing, so we said we would return.
I had an enjoyable experience and the food was pretty tasty, but we likely won’t be back.
First, the décor tried too hard to be «French.» There were posters of various wine regions in France, many Eiffel Towers and other touristy type stuff. It was a little too overdone and they would be much better off with just a few accents.
Our server did not speak french. I guess that isn’t the end of the world and may have been a high expectation for a restaurant in Erie, but it sort of turned me off because I expected that the servers would know French in a French restaurant.
I found the menu to be a little disappointing. It was pricey for what it was and not that creative. I expected more from a trained French chef. That being said, both entrees we ordered were very tasty and well prepared and the portions were larger then you would typically get in a fancy restaurant.
Service was good, food was good, but prices and décor not up to par.