Lili's Bistro Reviews

Amazing food, very popular Fab location..live music some evenings

Best tacos I've ever had... wired that I got tacos at a gormet resteraunt but.. I did and they were fantastic. Very healthy options as well. The donut desert is off the charts tasty... for real.

This place was fantastic! I had the patty melt and am going to be thinking about that sandwich every day until I go back for another one. All the ingredients were incredibly fresh and delicious. Can't wait to eat here again!

Food was fantastic just found this place and decided to take the wife on a date night here and it was a hit will be back for more

Truly one of a kind. This is my favorite birthday, anniversary or special occasion restaurant.

This was our third visit. This time, several things we're not ideal. What I was SO IMPRESSED with, was how beautifully they managed them.

A close friend gave us a gift card and receipt (She know's its our fav). We had found out at our last visit the giftcard had been demagnetized- but we did not have the receipt with us. Before our next visit--my husband went by earlier in the day to sort things out. The OWNER and manager assured my husband all was well.

We were seated promptly in the piano room. Kevin was our waiter. He was kind and gave us all the time and information we needed!

I ordered the Pork loin. Once it came, I had a few bites before I decided it was QUITE tough. I asked Kevin about it, and he was SO KIND! He swapped my meal out for the MOST DELICIOUS Haddock I've ever had. He was gracious and helped me not feel like a monster (I NEVER send food back!!).

He then brought us a cup of coffee and a slice of cake, on the house.

When we told Kevin about our gift card situation, he told us he was already informed---upon our arrival, and that he had it all worked out. WHAT IMPRESSIVE communication on a BUSY Friday night.

The musicians were FANTASTIC (Piano, Bass and (quiet) trap/ percussion).

There is not doubt in my mind, this is my favorite spot in Fort Worth, and where we send all our friends who ask for recommendations. Thank you, Lily's for a fantastic evening. We'll be back.

I had the adult Grilled Cheese with Bacon and Tomato, which btw was Phee-Nominal!!
Then since they didnt have tomato soup to pair with it (btw please consider) I had the navy bean soup du jour, and it wasn't a pleasant surprise as well. Loved both of these items, especially being a cold, wet, dreary day, will be back soon!

Great menu and atmosphere. I walked in the back and was greeted by a passing employee who stopped to ensure I was taken care of. They were able to accommodate my odd request, which landed us in their enclosed outdoor area. The employee ended up being our server, so we were certainly in good hands. Thank you!

Everything we ordered was amazing. The staff was amazing also. We will definitely be back.

Visited for lunch on a Wednesday and the service was great. We were greeted instantly and seated. Our food only took a few minutes to come out. Food quality was great and serving size met it's value.

Went there for our anniversary. What a great place! The ambience is romantic with a very talented pianist. Great wine selection, and they had Maredsous 8 on tap, which is my favorite Belgian beer. A very rare treat! The beef wellington is remarkable! Loved the salmon and shrimp too. Can't wait to go back!

Delicious food! I highly recommend the seafood trio and for an appetizer I recommend the duck sausages. Great ambiance!

Great little find for us country bumpkins. We were visiting a patient at the medical district and got hungry. This place had a nice atmosphere and a very informative waiter. I was happy with my lunch choice and so was my sister. Not cheap but worth the splurge. The tea was also a great pairing with the food.

Decent wine, good music. Only complaint is that volume balance is a little wonky, we can barely hear the pianist over the chatter in the room, while the bass cut through very prominently.

Great atmosphere and even greater food. The cumin crusted ribeye is amazing.

Great food and good service. Gorgonzola fries are the best!

Nice atmosphere, the live music wasn't too loud and created a nice ambiance. The menu was creative and the food was good. They really like cheese there, it seems like everything had garganzola or gouda which was fine by me. It was a little pricey and the portions were on the small side, but all and all it was a great place for a date night.

This was a great recommendation! Service was superb! Dinner was fantastic!! chicory spiced coffee was amazing! Met the owner! Great guy! Live smooth jazzy band! Perfect date night.. will recommend to all of our friends!

Love this restaurant! Original menu, attentive staff and good execution of the dishes, very yummy and highly recommended

In the land of chains and Tex-Mex, it's nice to find a place like Lili's. The food is creative and delicious and the ambiance romantic. Prices were very reasonable and the service was excellent. Definitely a place to return to next time I am in the area.

I celebrated my PhD today in this great restaurant. Well it was a incredible evening and the place was indeed the reason for the happy meeting. The crew collaborated in a splendid way, the cuisine was extremely good and my friends were so overjoyed. We shall absolutely visit again for more joyful events. Thank you very much.

Excellent food and presentation. Service excellent, too. Highly recommend!

Great food. Service left a lot to be desired. Waiter barely checked on us before or after our meal was served. Bus person tried to take my plate while I was still eating. She had her hand on my plate before even asking if I was done.

Great food with live music to help set the ambience! Service is exceptional!

I went for lunch with co-workers today. Great little place with great servers and welcoming atmosphere. The Grown up Grilled cheese with Gorgenzola Cheese Fries was so delicious! I will definitely be coming back! Lots of yummy things on the menu to try!

Unique foods. Similar creative cooking as "Fixe" Restaurant, with a Southern flair. Southern Down Country atmosphere and great soft jazz live music. A favorite with locals and visitors alike. A must try. Casual attire. You will not be disappointed I assure you.

We absolutely loved this place... food & service outstanding. Needed a night out .. Definitely will be back here!

Pretty good. Texas Armadillo egg app was tasty but I wish it was stuffed more! The veggie sliders were on point and while the chicken salad sandwich was good, it could use a bit more flavor. I d still definitely recommend a visit, so many menu items sounded amazing!

My personal favorite restaurant in Fort Worth. The seafood here is unbelievably good. I order the Coconut Macaroon Flounder or the Seafood Trio almost every time. The burgers are out of this world. The nightly specials are perfect every time...you can't go wrong picking that if you hear it and it sounds like you might like it. Lili's is atmospheric, charming, and somehow extremely elegant without being pretentious. Highly recommended.

Walked in at 7 pm on Friday, Bar seating was available. I had blacken salmon etoufee and my husband had lamb and they were wonderfully prepared. They had live piano music and I loved it! We'll be back very soon to try donuts and coffee for desert. We had apple pie and ice cream and it was super!

We had a lovely evening sitting at a little table in the lounge area to listen to the live music. The apricot jalapeno baked brie was delicious, and the harvest gnocchi was very good too. We were happy to see a vegetarian section on the menu. The service was good and the staff friendly.

The food was amazing and the service was awesome!! The lemon chicken and shrimp was the best I ever had at any restaurant :) My husband and I were looking for a place to enjoy and relax with music and we found the perfect place ! Amanda was awesome at the bar:)))

High quality bistro experience off the S. FtW Magnolia cultural district.

The food is a little pricey, but absolutely u like any of the form fit unhealthy food you'll likely pay the same price for w/ 1000+ calories. The ambiance is fantastic, and while I didnt experience it during lunch time, the restaurant flaunts ts a busy live music schedule between Tues. through Sat.

Beverages are canned or bottled, so dont expect never ending refills (classy, honestly). And the flavors are surprisingly unique. Also, the clientelle seems to be related to the local hospital district.

I cant wait to see what this place looks like around the weekend!

Sexiest restaurant in Fort Worth. Food is amazing, service is awesome, but the atmosphere makes this the absolute perfect date locale. You will not be disappointed. Been there three times, had three different meals and all were fantastic!

Have the donuts! One of my favorite places to eat in Fort Worth. My favorite dishes are the pork dumplings, the Lili's burger and of course the homemade donuts.

This is one of my fav restaurants in Fort Worth. It s consistently good. And I haven t found a think on the menu that I don t like. Everything is so fresh!

The food here is fantastic and the staff is so friendly. This is a cute, intimate setting perfect for date night or a nice get together with a few of the girls. One of my favorite places in town for a nice meal. Be sure to try the apple pie!

Where do you start? Well, the fries of course! They're amazing and totally worthy of sharing with the table or hogging for yourself. I had the house burger and a Greek wedge salad which didn't last long at all. Super fun atmosphere and I hear they have great live music at night. Parking is tough but where isn't it on Magnolia? Can't wait to comeback!

I have been searching for a place to take my girlfriend like this for months. I have been to just every nice place in DFW, but I knew something was different here. Their menu is so small but diverse. There s literally something for everyone and the food is by far the best in Fort Worth. Their service is exceptional as well. The chef at this place deserves a standing ovation :)

From a Dallas Food Critic

What an amazing experience! We celebrated our 9th anniversary and couldn t have asked for more between the amazing meal, live music, and friendly staff. Thank you for making us feel special!

Best place for a chill date night. Nice enough to feel like your getting out, but casual enough that you're not uncomfortable. Jazz music while eating at the bar is my favorite.

We ate dinner for our anniversary at Lili s. The food was great. There was a piano player there that added to the romantic mood.

This is a great place for casual dining with some really interesting food choices. We had the "nachos " for starters and to my surprise they weren't on chips but pita bread chips. Amazing!
The wedge salads were awesome and unfortunately we had to end the run there. We had Burgers that really fell short. The poblano stuffed burger was great except for the "MEAT" was not good. It was like premade meat patties like on the lunch tray in high school...
The next time we go I will order it with chicken breast. That should solve the problem. Or they could just actually make the patties from fresh chuck Angus meat.

Lots of fun, very cool and laidback. Great food, great decor, and adventurous menu choices as well as the "norm" stuff. My son took me, I loved it ! Can't wait to go back on my next visit to FW.

Loved the beautiful atmosphere! My boyfriend took me out for my birthday and the foods amazing! The piano player was a big plus.

Delicious food, hamburger was amazing in addition to their special French fries!

Nom, nom, nom. This is my go-to place for a good meal. Darling, unpretentious place with amazing food.

There are a lot of good restaurants in FW. This is my favorite. Excellent menu, great service and the ambiance is first class. You simply can t go wrong with any choice you make whether it s a salad, a large entree or a dessert. It s all fantastic.

We are regular customers that come here quite often. Theres always a wait during peak dining hours on Fridays and Saturdays. So if you are wanting to eat during that time - I recommend getting your name on the list and then having a drink next door. I've experienced 1-2 hour waits in the past. The menu offers a variety of options. I always go with the filet.

I've only ever gone for lunch but I always get the muffuletta! Gorgonzola fries are delicious! And always make room for their homemade donuts, which they serve with coffee flavored ice cream!

A little over priced, but they have a unique selection of salads, sandwiches, & appetizers. If you re looking for something, different, Lili s Bistro is a decent little lunch spot.

Great food that never fails. Eat at the bar to really enjoy the place. Gorgonzola fries will ruin you (in a good way). Lobster ravioli is worth ordering every time. Must finish with the homemade doughnuts. Go often.

Anniversary dinner and it was wonderful! The tenderloin medallions were "melt in your mouth" tender! The Brie small plate was wonderful as well. As some cuts of steak can be, my husband's was a tiny bit chewy and he mentioned it in passing but the owner was personally very apologetic. We'll try the steak again. The dessert (doughnuts) was to die for!! Even if you can "meh" pass on doughnuts! Our waitress, Amanda, was phenomenally professional and sweet. The pianist was exceptional! Not sure why we waited so long but this is now our go-to dinner spot!

Love love love everything about this place from the food to the staff and everything in between, and the art all around.

Sign on the door has it closed until September 24, 2020 for a deep cleaning.

Fantastic find, friendly service, and delicious food. Very low lighting.

Had the chicken salad and portobello mushroom. Both were excellent. Waiter was terrific.

Fabulous food, good service, involved owner, good jazz live Thurs-Sat

Great cozy small restaurant vibe. Staff are very personable. The food is always delicious & fresh.

Muffaletta Sandwich is really good. Gorgonzola fries are outstanding.

Great environment! Live music, ambient setting and they let us come in for a glass of wine 20 mins before closing and didn't stare us down angrily. I'd definitely come back.

Great food and a relaxing environment! The peppercorn crusted Rib eye was awesome, the house Cab was great on the 1/2 price deal and the coffee icecream and house made donuts were awesome! The key lime pie is gluten free and just like being in the keys!

Best food and amazing donuts with coffee ice cream!

Excellent dining experience, cozy atmosphere and fabulous staff!

I love this place. The food is always on point, the waiters are friendly... but whoever they have answering the phone for reservations could use some training. Very cold, uninviting and just has this tone like she is put out having to deal with us commoners. Once you get passed that, it's a great experience and one worth tolerating the initial attitude.

Have been here multiple times for lunch and dinner and I enjoy it each and every time. I decided to try the recommended doughnuts for the first time and I must say.. OMG!!! I dream about these!!! Must try!!!

Really nice people. Great food. The coffee encrusted salmon was delicious and the grilled vegetables with portabello mushrooms. Those mushrooms were so good. Homemade doughnuts with coffee ice cream was very good. Three of us ordered a half portion and shared it. Lovely Piano player and a good atmosphere. Our server was Michael and he was wonderful. Great night! We will go back again soon. Best to make a reservation for dinner.

Great food, below average service. If you finish your alcoholic beverage, be sure to ask for another one if you want it because your server won't ask you. If you make a reservation, make sure to tell them where you want to sit, or you'll end up by the restrooms. If you want to split an entree be sure to know that it'll cost you $5. Want to bring your own bottle of wine? No problem, that'll be a $25 charge please. Want fancy, expensive, and delicious food? Come on by, but just don't expect much else.

The clam chowder was delectable and anything with the Tomatillo Ranch is off the chain. Wine is a little over priced and they don't pour very heavy but overall the place is beautiful and the location is perfect as it's just across the street from Avoca Coffee Roasters so you can do desert there or walk over and enjoy a cup of coffee. More shade out front on the patio would be nice too.

My compliments to Vance Martin, owner at Lili's. I had an issue with the way my steak was prepared, twice. Mr. Martin took control and did the best an owner could do. In the end the meal was very tasty. I am in consulting and I eat out at restaurants three to four nights a week, which means I have great deal of restaurant experience. Even with an issue, the food was extremely good. My workmates also enjoyed their meals and the atmosphere. I would definitely recommend Lili's on Magnolia.

This is our family's go to place for a celebration. The food is fabulous, the service is attentive and informative, the atmosphere is comfortable yet elegant. While it is expensive, it is certainly worth it.