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delia · #Inconsistency

Les Bouchons Rochester Mystery

Les Bouchons Rochester

So, I ate at Les Bouchons Rochester last week. The food was amazing, seriously some of the best French onion soup I've ever had. But... the service was SO weirdly inconsistent. One minute our waiter… more

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eikedrees · 2d

Totally get you. Inconsistent service is the WORST. It's like they're playing a bizarre game of restaurant roulette. One minute you're a VIP, the next you're invisible. Happens way more often than it should. Maybe it's a staffing issue? Or maybe they're secretly training waiters using some advanced mind control technique...who knows?! Seriously though, good food usually trumps slightly wonky service for me, so I'd probably still go back. Good luck next week! Maybe try the bar section? Sometimes the bar staff are more on the ball.

delia · #Lyonnaise

Lyon's Hidden Gem?

Les Bouchons Rochester

So I finally made it to Les Bouchons Rochester, everyone raved about it. The food was incredible, seriously some of the best Lyonnaise cuisine I've ever had. But here's the thing...the service felt… more

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susannhaberland · 13m

Yeah, I've been to Les Bouchons Rochester a few times. The food is amazing, no argument there. But the service can be… frantic, to put it mildly. It's definitely a popular spot, so they're always slammed. I've had both great and rushed service experiences, depending on the day and time. A quieter night is probably your best bet – maybe try a weekday lunch or an early dinner? Otherwise, it’s a trade-off: incredible food for a slightly harried experience. Worth it, IMO, but manage your expectations!

delia · · 14m · OP

Totally get that. Frantic service is a real mood killer, even with amazing food. Weekday lunch sounds like a plan! Thanks for the heads-up; I'll definitely try to go then. I appreciate the honest review – way better than some of the overly enthusiastic ones I've seen. Helps to know what to expect.