Lemongrass Bistro LLC
| Address: | 501 Main St, Martinez, CA 94553, USA |
| Phone: | +1 925-387-0388 |
| Site: | lemongrass-bistro.com |
| Rating: | 4.7 |
| Working: | 11AM–3PM 11AM–3PM 11AM–3PM 11AM–3PM 11AM–3PM 12–2:30PM Closed |
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Eric Andal
Thai food. I love Thai food in general, but after awhile, most places seem to taste the same. Especially of note are Thai joints local to my area. Theyre good, but it always seems like there a little something lacking. Even a spot like Tuk Tuk Thai can only be deemed decent by moi. And Im not bagging on these places or anything... but can Thai food really be better? The fact that Lemongrass Bistro is around gives me the answer Im looking for: a resounding YES. This is one of those places that can truly be called a "hidden gem." I am not in Martinez all that often... at all, really. A friend of mine suggested it when we were oh so hungry one fateful Sunday afternoon. We walked up and down Main St., looking for something good and unique. We settled on this joint. I immediately enjoyed the environs: chill music, simple yet stylish decor, and a very relaxed atmosphere in general. We took a window table, so we had a nice view of the outside (Main St. looks awesome, by the way.) Our waiter promptly brought out our menus and some waters as well. Browsing over the menu, I could see that this wasnt a straight up Thai place. Still, many of the dishes seemed to have a strong Thai influence, so it felt like Thai food to me. Apologies if that makes me sound ignorant. At any rate, we decided to order the appetizer sampler platter, mango chicken, and the grilled beef. Literally just a few minutes later, out came the appetizers. Appetizers were awesome: lumpia, avocado spring rolls, and chicken satay. So good and exactly enough for 2 to share. Heck, Itd make a great stand-alone meal if one so desired. Came with a spicy sauce and a peanut sauce. Unlike most Thai places, this peanut sauce was less thick and sweet. Thats definitely a good thing. A few mere minutes more, and out came our main dishes. HUGE portions, let me tell you. We shared our dishes and we still got nice and satisfied. The mango chicken was flavorful and juicy. The grilled beef was extremely tender and juicy as well. The food was excellent overall. I am now definitely a big fan of Lemongrass Bistro. I will be sure to return... as I also need to hit up that wine bar thats inside. Did I forget to mention that? Awesome awesome spot. DO hit this place up, for sure.
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not dub
I was not a Thai food fan until recently and this place is a big reason why I am . Great local Thai place for lunch or dinner. Neat and clean with very pleasant ambiance. The staff is one of the highlights; they are quick, attentive and very friendly without getting up in your proverbial grill. Food is well prepared, served hot and well presented. The yellow curry with chicken is an absolute favorite, and the appetizer sampler is a fantastic mix of items you have to try. Beer list is small but has a few items from Thailand and Laos that are fun to try. Do NOT skip dessert; the tempura bananas sounds weird but is excellent, and if you have never tried sticky rice (I hadnt until I came here) then make sure you do, and I would recommend adding Coconut ice cream to it as well. Overall the kind of place you find yourself going back to regularly because it is consistently good and such a pleasant overall experience.
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James Pierce
My wife and I recently moved to downtown Martinez, and were given a gift certificate from her aunt to go try this place out. We were definitely pleased! We ordered the combo appetizer which was quite tasty, the lemongrass rice with pork, red curry stir fry and one of their "specials" the panang lamb curry. The rice was simply delicious and our two main courses were perfect. The only problem I had was that my meal was brought out about five minutes before my wifes was, and our initial server essentially neglected us after taking our appetizer order. Someone else came by twice to ask if we had ordered yet and ended up helping us out. This isnt enough to drop a star from the review though, as everything else was exceptional.
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A Private User
I cant say enough good things about Lemon Grass. In one word "Amazing". The food is top notch, the owners are some of the nicest people you will meet, the atmosphere is beautiful and the prices are very reasonable. If you are in the mood for Asian, dont go to some cheap Chinese restaurant that uses MSG etc. Come here and get high quality food, great service and wonderful atmosphere! Down town Martinez needs to follow Lemon Grasss lead!
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Robert Corning
It is the best restaurant in Martinez maybe even the whole east bay! Everything Ive ordered was good if not excellent. The food at lunch is good but the dinner is even more excellent. The service is also much better at dinner. The stir fried red curry is to die for but make sure you order the one under stir fry and not the one under currys. I would go there everyday if I could.
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Julia Baaten
Ive been going here since it opened. Its right down the street from me and the food is always great! Never had a bad dish here. This is really weird but the water is very fresh tasting here and has lemon or lime in it! Pretty good selection of beer and wine for the size of the place. Havent tried any desserts yet but I certainly will get around to it, they look great!
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Angie Lozonne
Went here for dinner last night and had another great meal and service. This place never disappoints whichave is why it deserves the 5 stars. We ordered the crispy spring rolls, grilled pork chops, green curry chicken and basil fried rice. Everything was hot, fresh and the taste was on point with all the dishes.
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A Private User
Some of the best Thai food I have ever had! What a wonderful gem to have in Martinez. This place needs more high quality, affordable food! Dont be fooled by the "contemporary" title, this is not really a confused fusion Asian restaurant. High quality produce, light oils, no MSG and low in salt. WONDERFUL!!!
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Bruce Polsemen
Excellent lunch spot with delicious yellow curry, particularly the mango chicken version. All items on the appetizer sampler platter were extremely tasty. Another plus was the super friendly wait staff. My only suggestion to the chef would be to cook the chicken little less and a little more spice.
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Jill Cooper
The service is always fast and pleasant. The price and quality of the food is good. It is a perfect spot on a hot summer day when you dont want to eat anything too heavy. An open, airy dining room with simple decor and modern art creates a soothing ambience for enjoying your meal here.
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Alexandra Werle
Every time I have ever been here (which is a lot) it is DELICIOUS! I have never been disappointed. The Basil Chicken is to die for but my favorite on the menu is their amazing avocado rolls! I dream of them. Def. one of my favorite places!
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Adrian Ispas
Good food nice people. Nice neighbourhood but not easy to park and besides, the streets are metered. Little bit more expensive than some major other restaurants located in same area - downtown Martinez.
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Jose Carranza
We were so very glad when LemonGrass opened in DT Martinez. The food is fresh, with familiar scents and tastes, and the staff is always courteous and helpful. We love this place! Going there in a few!
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Luke Otfinowski
A very cool decor/music and an interesting menu that has some interesting fusion dishes, as well as all of the traditional plates you can expect. Open dining layout; very comfortable experience.
