04/17/07

Great food - no excuse for the service

by k9love4033

I agree that you can't expect fast service here, but there's a vast middle ground between fast food and reasonable service. The 2 times I've been there the food was great, but to take three hours to eat is ridiculous - the issue is the staffing - it is simply the chef and her mother, the hostess and server. Simply not enough staff and when I asked for my long overdue glass of wine, I was swiftly rebuked by the mother coming to the defense of her daughter as being " a wonderful chef who takes her time" - the chef doesn't make or deliver the wine! If they just added another server I'd go there again, but not when I see the poor service (and the attitude) continues.

• Pros: quality of food, ambience
• Cons: terrible service

06/14/06

Right Vibe-Great Food-Right Place

by blittlej

I am a bit disappointed in those who go to a French restaurant expecting American fast food experience. If you like the sit down and really enjoy meal for some time, then weve found the perfect place. The place is predicated on the mother daughter team that takes your order up close and personal. Then the cook serves wonderful food after carefully preparing it. My suggestion is to go late, stay awhile, and enjoy the dining experience. The food is much better (bank on the daily specials as well as the menu) and cheaper than most of the highly touted places in the bay area. Moms knows wines and daughter can cook that is all that counts in the end. Many of us have eaten in other parts of the world were dinner starts late and goes on for some time. As we borrow their food we should enjoy some of the lifestyle and smell a true rose. For the others, Nations burgers serves a quick meal.

• Pros: lake view at window seats and wine list
• Cons: street parking

11/27/05

Trio is Terrific!

by achiap

Friends recommended that we go to Trio Bistro, and we are so happy we did! We had a wonderful evening. The dining room is so pretty and romantic: soft colors, original art work, candle light and a gorgeous view of Lake Merrit. The service was professional and warm. It's a mother and daughter team, and from beginning to end they were incredible! The food was outstanding. We usually go to the city for a "gourmet" experience, but the delicious dinner we enjoyed at Trio was better than many of the "top" city spots-- and at a fraction of the price. Tasty entrees. Exquisite desserts (save room!) This mother/daughter team should be on TV!