Wistaria Restaurant and Bar

We had dinner at Wistaria last night and the food was delicious (we had the beet and goat cheese salad and the trout almondine and salmon dishes). We had such a positive experience that we decided to make this our go-to restaurant whenever we are in the area. I actually decided to write this review because of the kind service--after I left. I was convinced that I had left my cell phone at the restaurant (my phone had died and my apple watch indicated that the phone was there), and the staff person who answered the phone kindly looked for it and then patiently explained that if the phone had died, my apple watch may be indicating its last known location, but not its present location. She was right, and I soon found my phone--with a completely dead battery. Nevertheless, I appreciated her ta

The 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 it's 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.

Limited menu. Asked to leave restaurant exactly at closing time. Automatic 20% tip added after tax for large party. Food was okay. Service was good. Atmosphere was drafty. Front door of restaurant was often left open in 50 degree weather.

We tried the trout and filet mignon and both were delicious. Overall food and service was pleasant. Would definitely come back to check out their full menu items.

We have dined here a couple of times when we come back to visit family. We are never disappointed. The food is quite good. Portions are on the larger size, so expect to have leftovers to bring home (or just go nuts and indulge). However, the dinning room is comparatively small and not intimate. That isn't that big of a deal, but you should be aware of it going in. I would recommend a reservation if dining later in the evening. If you arrive earlier, they can usually seat you. Parking is on the street (but that is par for the course in Sierra Madre), but be prepared to have to drive around a little to find a spot. The only negative was on our last visit. The front of house was clearly understaffed. The one waiter was doing double duty as the bar tender. So, speed of service was not on th