James Said Bistro

4.6

18 Reviews

$41 to $100

Bistro

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Great for brunch
Good for special occasions

James Said Bistro, located on High Street Armadale, offers a refined dining experience that seamlessly blends modern Australian and French cuisine. Led by renowned chefs Michael "Fudge" Armitage and Joane McPhail, our menu reimagines classic dishes with a modern twist, incorporating locally sourced seasonal produce and a hint of native ingredients. Whether you’re joining us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or enjoying our weekend brunch, our dishes are light, clean, and flavorful.

Our elegant interior evokes a timeless Parisian charm, with rich textures and a sophisticated ambiance that sets the stage for casual fine dining. On weekend mornings, delight in the sights and flavors of our live crepe stand, or unwind with oysters and champagne on weekend evenings. For private gatherings, our Arch and Meeting Rooms offer an intimate setting with candlelight. We invite you to savor a modern take on French cuisine in a beautifully welcoming setting.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Bistro, Contemporary European, French
Hours of operation
Breakfast Sat, Sun 8:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
0427 009 603
Website
http://www.jamessaid.com.au/bistro
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef Michael 'Fudge' Armitage
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: 0427 009 603

Location
926 High St, Armadale, AU-VIC 3143
Neighborhood
Armadale
Cross street
High Street and Kooyong Road
Parking details
Enjoy the use of the James Said car park at the rear of the building
Public transit
Next door to Armadale train station and tram
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wi-Fi available, Wine

Experiences

Three-Course Dinner with a Glass of Wine for $99
A$99.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Savor a delicious three-course dinner where you select your entrée, main, and dessert from our à la carte menu. Paired with a glass of wine, this experience highlights fresh, seasonal ingredients and modern flavours in a relaxed, elegant setting. Perfect for a special evening in our charming bistro.
Two-Course Dinner with a Glass of Wine for $89
A$89.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Experience a delightful two-course dinner where you choose your entrée and main from our à la carte menu. Paired with a glass of wine, this experience showcases fresh, seasonal ingredients and vibrant flavours in a relaxed, elegant atmosphere. Ideal for a cozy evening at our charming bistro.

What 18 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

James Said Bistro offers a chic, French-inspired dining experience with "delicious food" and "exceptional service". Guests rave about the "beautiful decor" and "welcoming atmosphere", making it perfect for any meal. Highlights include "generous portions" and a "superb coffee". A true culinary gem that provides a memorable experience.

18 Reviews

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Jacob
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great atmosphere. Comfortable layout. Excellent service.
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Josie
Las Vegas
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were a party of 6 at lunchtime, we shared entrees and we each ordered a main course, then followed up with dessert. Overall everyone was happy, a couple of people didn't like certain dishes but overall we had a good time. Staff were very busy so the service could have been better, but this wasn't an issue as we were in no hurry and all the staff were professional, especially Jason. A great spot for a light or longer lunch.
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John
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding! Beautiful food. Wonderful service! Totally recommend.
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rosetta
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This Restaurant is lovely. I find the decor is very pleasing without it being pretentious. The service was very good and the food most important of all was also very good. I think some of the portions were a bit small although it was lunchtime. We would go again.
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Rosemary
Melbourne
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The salads were basic and very expensive. The summer salad was a plate of lettuce and one asparagus The Niçoise salad was tasteless I had to ask for a glass of water The restaurant was empty with a few women Today menus need to be exciting especially salads. There are many places in the same area that cater for healthy salad . I can go anywhere along high street that caters better $30 was an expensive lettuce I won’t be returning
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Meredith
Victoria
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous Lunch. Beautiful decor throughout. Lunch menu was lovely, and the food quality and freshness was excellent. Service and attitude of staff was exceptional. This Bisto has attention to detail, and I absolutely appreciated a clean and decked appreciated the bathroom.
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Josh
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, chic ambience and decor and fairly priced menu.
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OLIVIA
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had breakfast & it was simply delicious. Portions were generous, coffee was superb. The venue is beautiful & the atmosphere is so welcoming. Our waiter Angus was a delight to deal with & we never felt rushed , nothing was too much. We then went & shopped in the amazing clothes section & all in all 100% ❤️ we’re coming back & we now have found a little bit of Paris ! Thank you also to Pauline & John Olivia & Catherine
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Simon
Melbourne
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fantastic food. The fresh oysters were particularly good.
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Cera Newhouse
New York City
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
we very much enjoyed our lunch we could talk ambience is lovely services very good and food delicious we will defiantly go back well try t night next
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FAQs

James Said Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 18 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

926 High St, Armadale, AU-VIC 3143

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
High Street and Kooyong Road
Neighborhood
Armadale
Hours of operation
Breakfast Sat, Sun 8:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Bistro, Contemporary European, French
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Enjoy the use of the James Said car park at the rear of the building
Public transit
Next door to Armadale train station and tram
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Michael 'Fudge' Armitage
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wi-Fi available, Wine

Website
http://www.jamessaid.com.au/bistro
Phone number
0427 009 603
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: 0427 009 603

James Said Bistro

Make a reservation

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Three-Course Dinner with a Glass of Wine for $99

Two-Course Dinner with a Glass of Wine for $89

Menu

What 18 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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