A little pricey, but the food and mixed drinks are awesome. I usually have the Lamb Ragu Pasta. I tried their Manhattan and Old Fashioned this time around. Both were outstanding.And the wait staff are extremely nice and welcoming.We typically come here after we visit the L.A. Arboretum, which is also an awesome place if youve never been.
Excellent quality meal in a simple modern space. We had the mussels which had one of the best sauces we have ever had. The mushroom risotto and short rib were also fantastic. Drinks were also delicious and they had some great twists on classic cocktails.
Excellent food drinks and service. They set up a huge patio in back of the main restaurant complete with heat lamps. It still feels like fine dining because the food is delicious and the service is excellent. My favorite is the Wisteria Burger. Always cooked to perfection. They have a great beer, wine and cocktail selection as well. Sometimes the wait for food can be long but its worth it,; just sip on a cocktail and unwind.
I live walking distance from this restaurant and have dined here twice. The first time was just after they opened. I was underwhelmed. The food and service were fair, but I attributed this to being a new restaurant. Last Saturday, my wife and I were celebrating our anniversary. We initially were planning on having a quiet night at home, but at the last minute my wife suggested we walk to Wistaria and give it another try. We called to make a reservation and our table was ready when we arrived. We didnt tell the restaurant we were celebrating a special occasion because we wanted to be low key.The place was full and it was quite some time before our server arrived. She seemed rushed and not overly friendly. After taking our drink orders, she said she would bring bread to our table if there was any left. When the server returned with our drinks we were told they were out of bread. While waiting for our meals another party was seated at a table nearby and their server brought them bread. When another server filled our water glasses, we inquired about the bread and a few moments later he returned with bread. When our server returned to our table she noticed the bread but said nothing.Our food was just okay. Not bad, but not great either.We have really wanted to like this place but for for the price, well choose to dine elsewhere for better tasting food and service thats aimed to please.
We were in the back in a large white tent. It was pretty noisy. The service was slow, 2 hours for a drink and dinner. The presentation was nice. The best thing on the menu was Mac & Cheese.
Our experience at the Wistaria bar has always been excellent. They have great bartenders who provide excellent service. The drinks are prepared correctly and presented in a timely manner. Parking is on the street or in the City parking lot just North of the restaurant. I highly recommend this bar.
Great service and small but delicious menu. In the very walkable village of Sierra Madre.
Been there twice and loved it both times. Great salmon, good drink selection, upbeat atmosphere. Becoming the go-to spot for my wife and I after having relocated to this area. Highly recommended.
Everything was very good. They had a very nice place to eat on the patio in back of the restaurant. They also had heaters but it was a lovely evening and we did not need it.
Food is fabulous. Service is fabulous. The only reason its getting four stars and not five is because they need to offer more vegetarian and vegan options! There are a ton of us out here and we want to spend money in your establishment.
Delicious food and a friendly, neighborhood atmosphere. It wasnt too noisy considering it was very busy on a Friday evening.The waitress wasnt sure why its called Wistaria and not Wisteria so we guessed the emphasis is on star, as in its a oscar-worthy restaurant.
A delicious meal, we had the Ceasar salad, French onion soup, trout and chicken pot pie. All were amazing, great service too. We will go again.
This place was once great, but over the last several months it has slowly been declining, sadly. They have not changed the menu in over a year and rarely change up the specials. Tonight we called and there are no specials at all (Thursday evening). I wish theyd step it back up because the staff is great and the setting is super too. Still making great cocktails though! Cmon Wistaria!! Dont make the same mistake that the previous restaurant, Lozanos, did by stagnating and becoming boring.
I love this rerstaurant. I like sitting outside in the open air along the sidewalk looking at downtown Sierra Madre. I love the Gin Gimlet martini, the burrata and heirloom tomato salad, and the beef-braised short ribs are the bomb! They have great hamburgers and the pan roasted trout almondine is delicious. A true find in an out of the way place. Four stars because the service is poor. The wait staff are a bit high and mighty.
Great outdoor space with great service, drinks and food. Dog friendly, but leave your out of control kids at home, its a date night place.
Great location in the Sierra village. Very cozy and good breakfast 👍 Excellent service. Even has tables on Sidewalk to enjoy the morning Sun
Bland glorified baby food for old people, gussied up as sophisticated (and sold at sophisticated prices). The food just seemed like a pretext for pushing their wine list. I was truly unimpressed.
This is one of my favorite places to eat. The short ribs are my favorite and the mac and cheese is delicious. Great wine and good atmosphere.
The food is fantastic, but the service needs a great deal of work. The staff needs to be trained so that the level of service meets the higher prices.
I have had many burgers in my life, but not one has came close to the way Wistaria has made mine. You all nailed it in that kitchen.Thank you.
Excellent breakfast and a friendly staff! My family loves eating here and I always feel at home when we stop in.
Had a fantastic family meal for 9 here. We turned up unannounced but were met by friendly professional staff and excellent food.
Quaint place in cool area. Food was pretty good with good service. Would come back to the area and would want to try again along with other restaurants in the area.
Loved the food and they had a great wine selection too.
Great food and serviceTop notch!
Food was good, but it took someone ten minutes after we got there to take our order.
Fantastic, eclectic menu, high quality and perfectly balanced notes and flavors. Excellent food
Food is ok. very difficukt to get a table. the resaurent could be empty but they still refuse to give u table. very pricey
There for breakfast, the food is ok, the bacon was excellent and the service was pleasant. All in all, a nice place but nothing exceptional.
Loud and crowded.. chef needs to learn about salt, everything needed some... might be fun for bar night only. Dinner and a conversation...not here.
Excellent food, nice service and a pretty place to eat.
Great service and a fantastic burger. The juicy meat and swiss and blue cheese make it decadent.
Very tasteful food and wonderful scenery, the patio experience was fantastic!!
Excellent atmosphere and service. The menu is also excellent, with very nice choices.
Nice traditional brunch (aka no avacado toast) restaurant. Open earier on weekends. Nothing to complain or rave about for brunch.
Excellent food and service.
Service was prompt. I would give 5 Stars but when we want to order another bottle of wine bring the list unless you can recommend something.
Great place.Good food.Just ignore the Sierra Madre snobs and have fun.Outdoor seating is fun.Enjoy...
Great food particularity like their fish and chips and shrimp and grits.
American variety good quality servings. Casual inside and outside seating.
Just ok. Menu sounds good but food, service (trying but spotty), ambience (noisy when busy) were a little short.
Great food at reasonable prices. Would definitely go back.
Amazing menu, great tasting food. Fun variety.
Sweet little California fusion bistro - great for brunch with kids as well as a nice adult dinner.
Tried it for brunch which was good but I really love the dinners!
Great restaurant. High quality food and excellent service
Great place for dinner. Beat French Onion soup Ive had in years.
Small menu but great food for Breakfast/brunch and dinner
Nice place with a nice atmosphere and the food is good. 5 stars.
Good food but the service was a little slow.
Absolutely amazing food! Impressive service too
Delicious food, a bit pricey but good
Simply good food and bar service! Reasonably priced, too.
Great Breakfast on weekends!!! Can sit outside with your dog, which is great!
Great place for good meal and casual atmosphere.
Good food good service reasonable price good atmosphere
Wonderful menu with excellent presentation and service.
Delicious food and vibes. A bit on the pricey side
Favorite breakfast place in Sierra Madre. Personal recommendation would be the 2x2x2
Food always good. Service great.
Loved the poking appetizer, salmon entre and wedge salad
Great breakfasts... with good beer!
Always love it here, one of my faves
Why over price for a drink
Great food lousy wait... They need more servers.
Great food and great service.
Nice restaurant with decent food
Great breakfast, good dinners
Exceptional cuisine and fantastic service!
Our favorite restaurant in Sierra Madre :).
Wanted to try something different and sure enough
Cozy spot, one of our faves.
Love it always a fine experience
Enjoyed the Jidori chicken.
Good service food 👌
The chopped salad was outstanding
Great food and service!
Bad food bad sangria
Had a great time!
Service fantastic, friendly
Always a good time
Good food!
It was fine.
The Wistaria Margarita......!
Nothing special...
Noodles are not bad
On one side of the mountain of the Sierra Madre mountain
Excellent quality
A lot
Total reviews rating 4.4
99 Reviews for Wistaria Restaurant and Bar 2024:
Review №1
2022-11-14 18:10:23The meatballs are divine! So soft they melt in your mouth. The Little Gem Salad was good and larger than expected. The pork chop my friend ordered was huge! The baked bread that comes with every table is very good because its warm, soft in the center, and has a crispy crust. I think it was sour dough.This place is relatively small, so reservations are necessary on Friday and Saturday nights. The cute neighborhood is great for taking a stroll and window shopping.Full bar. Friendly service. Classy, clean, romantic setting. Dim lighting at night. Nice place for a date.
Review №2
2023-11-21 10:40:07I asked my friends to meet me there for dinner. I was greatly disappointed.(The food delivery is kinda harsh and it lacks finesse.)I ordered the Flat iron steak.It came out cold and I sent it back, came back out as a smaller cold portion. What a disappointment.I will not take anyone there again.
Review №3
2023-10-21 01:51:04Really 4.5 stars. Sweet sweet potato soup . Very good mushroom risotto and balls. The bread pudding was 6 stars good.
Review №4
2019-07-20 08:19:37Came here for brunch with high expectations, but it was like any average brunch experience. I wouldnt say there was anything spectacular about the food, but it was still delicious. We got 2 dishes for 3 people, and the portions were large enough that we all left perfectly satiated. However, even with only 2 dishes and 2 coffees, our total came out to be $40 w tip. For that price, I expected to be a little more impressed.Service was excellent, so we didnt mind leaving a nice tip despite the bill. The location was nice, especially sitting out on the sidewalk enjoying the breeze and pleasant Saturday morning. Wouldnt mind coming back again - I expect to add a star after having the lemon ricotta pancakes.
Review №5
2023-08-27 03:47:25Wistaria Restaurant and Bar offers a delightful brunch experience with a variety of delicious cocktails, including the classic bellini and zesty bloody mary! Their brunch menu boasts mouthwatering favorites such as, buttermilk pancakes, french toast, lemon ricotta pancakes and my all time favorite, their flavorful breakfast quesadilla. So, if youre looking for a fun and enjoyable brunch, WRB is the place to go!
Review №6
2023-08-26 16:21:53The service is attentive and very casual. Love that. The Asian chicken salad was fine. The location is why I came.
Review №7
2017-10-29 19:37:24My fiancé and I enjoyed brunch at Wistaria last Saturday and were quite pleased! We were torn between the sweet and savory options but went with the sweeter options:) We shared two plates, the Challah Bread French toast and the a Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. Although the pancakes were quite good, the Challah Bread was soaked perfectly in batter and cooked to perfection with a creamy center. The bacon was also delicious, as well as the blueberry compote. We will be returning soon.
Review №8
2023-11-11 18:00:26I used to live in Sierra Madre. This was our favorite restaurant in the area. I would live to go back.
Review №9
2023-05-20 22:04:54Updating this review as the food has had lower quality and higher prices. I have been here dozens of times, and while it is still one of the top 5 restaurants in the area, the food quality isnt what it used to be. The ambiance/room is ok, but a bit minimal and dated (wall to wall espresso wood anyone?). They could do better to mediate the sound via design, too. I suggest dining on the outdoor patio in the back if you can. Staff are always great, attentive, and prompt.
Review №10
2023-06-30 03:01:08Great restaurant and bar. Had a crispy chicken sandwich and a pomegranate martini. Excellent.