Food Bistro 412

We couldn’t decide were to go for dinner and ended up at the 412 Bistro.  We started with escargot which we had never tried before (great success) and spring rolls which (little of a disappointment). The main courses were the duck (excellent) and the lamb shank (hearty and flavorful). The attentive service and the tart tatin completed a very enjoyable meal.  I would definitely return if I had the chance.
- TripAdvisor

The Scene
Charming yet stylish, Bistro 412 blends perfectly with Main Street's eateries and pricey boutiques. The first floor is crowded with oversized booths and linen-covered tables; wood accents and light bulbs strung from silver cords make the quaint dining room almost chic. Upstairs, in the smoke-free bar, a slightly rowdier crowd, favoring bottled beers over cosmos, noshes from the same menu.

The Food
Famished? Start with an appetizer. Service is notoriously slow, and entrees are modestly sized. Wild mushroom strudel--a medley of diced mushrooms and goat cheese in a flaky phyllo crust--is a light and delicious must-try. Otherwise ordinary coconut shrimp are complemented by exceptional spicy mango vinaigrette. The owner singles out celery root-and-horseradish-crusted salmon as a house favorite--exceptional, yes, but sides (overly cheesy gratin potatoes and a pile of limp green beans) fall flat. Saffron-and-goat cheese raviolis also disappoint, because sweet and creamy butter-sage sauce does little to compensate for the obvious lack of filling.
- CitySearch