Bank Lane Bistro
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RestaurantsTraditional American
Customer Reviews (8 reviews)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch May 03, 2008great lunch deli selections, some soups a little too spicy. Great value for a pleasant ambiance, not hurried. Also they have a great deal on bakery goods half priced between 4:00 and 5:00pm.... (more)
thebigtuna5
on Citysearch Apr 25, 2008John DeRossier was an outstanding chef, but his protege, who is now the chef de cuisine has gone to the next level, Michael Gottlieb, brings an exciting new experience to this lovely restaurant. The menu is varied,... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Apr 12, 2008I hear there is a wonderful bistro upstairs, but the bakery on the ground floor is also lovely. I go there with my mom and grandmother fairly regularly and when the weather is nice it's a real treat. The sandwiches are... (more)
jim99000
on Citysearch Jul 11, 2007Way to much to say in one review. This is quite possibly the perfect restaurant! I am there almost every week and to this day I have not been dissapointed! The wine selection is so solid and so diverse that I would... (more)
purewine
on Citysearch Mar 27, 2007The chef prepares everything with such passion and intent. The cheese filled pasta's with truffle oil, his house cured soy and deft hand at foie gras are just a few reasons to visit. The atmosphere is always warm and... (more)
bwaltman
on Citysearch Mar 22, 2006If you are looking for someplace unique, with a lot of ambience and a menu where you want to try a little of everything, then make it a point to try The Bank Lane Bistro in Lake Forest. It's just what the name implies - a... (more)
Victoria S.
on Judys Book Mar 21, 2006This restaurant is expensive, entrees are at least $20, but it is definitely worth it. Even if your budget does not allow you to go to such places very often, try it out at least. The menu offers some very exquisite and... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Sep 22, 2005<b>In Short</b><br>Situated in a second-floor space off Market Square, this bright spot is done up with buttery yellow walls, black-and-white tiled floors and the vintage advertising posters, but the main... (more)