LJ's Bistro & Bar – American
This vibrant neighborhood haunt hums with energy, drawing guests in with the comforting aroma of warm artisanal bread and the irresistible scent of hand-cut truffle fries. The kitchen artfully bridges the gap between garden-fresh vibrancy and indulgent comfort, offering a menu where earthy beet salads and charred broccoli share the table with bubbling mac and cheese and velvety squash fonduta. From the crunch of golden karaage chicken to the clean, bright notes of ahi tuna poke, every dish reflects a playful yet sophisticated approach to bistro dining that keeps the atmosphere lively and the palate inspired.
430 91st Avenue Northeast, Lake Stevens WA 98258 https://ljsbistroandbar.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, nut-free, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, diabetic, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, low-fat, high-fiber, atkins, low-cholesterol, south-beach, clean-eating, anti-inflammatory, weight-watchers, carnivore, aip, zone, tlc, detox, raw-food, volumetrics, alkaline, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, lectin-free, candida
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners celebrate the excellent food quality and fresh, flavorful offerings that define the menu, frequently praising the courteous service and intimate setting. Guests highlight the consistently high-quality experience and welcoming atmosphere, noting that the combination of attentive care and fresh ingredients makes for a truly memorable meal.
Menu
Salads
- LJ’s Wedge - $14: baby iceberg, bacon, egg, crispy shallots, blue cheese crumbles, cherry tomato, creamy dill dressing Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Beet and Goat Cheese - $15: roasted red and golden beets, arugula, almonds, citrus, balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- House Salad - $12: arugula, iceberg, cucumber, red onion, crouton, feta, choice of dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Share Plates
- Cottage Community Bakery Bread - $7: whipped butter and flake salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Charred Broccoli - $13: roasted and tossed in a harissa aioli with toasted almonds Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Squash & Fonduta - $16: delicata squash in brown butter, roasted apples, spiced walnuts, cheese fondue Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Mac and Cheese - $14: cavatappi pasta, garlicky four cheese sauce, crispy shallot Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Hand-cut Truffle Fries - $11: black truffle salt, white truffle aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Karaage Chicken - $16: all natural Japanese fried chicken tossed in herbs, house chili-nut crunch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Ahi Tuna Poke - $19: sushi grade tuna, tamarind vinaigrette, sesame seeds, cucumber, red onion, pickled fresno chilis, wonton chips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Raw-Food
- Crispy Brussels - $13: fried brussel sprouts, chimichurri, Mama Lil's peppers Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Atkins, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb
- Grilled Broccolini - $14: herbed labneh, togarashi, pickled raisins, breadcrumb Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
Steaks
- 8 oz Choice Petite Tender - $34: RR Ranch beef, compound butter, garlic-parmesan mashed potato, seasonal vegetable
- 8 oz Choice Filet Mignon - $52: RR Ranch beef, compound butter, garlic-parmesan mashed potato, seasonal vegetable
- 20 oz Prime Ribeye - $68: Painted Hills beef, compound butter, garlic-parmesan mashed potato, seasonal vegetable
- 10 oz Wagyu Flank - $42: RR Ranch WA beef, compound butter, garlic-parmesan mashed potato, seasonal vegetable
Entrees
- Pork Chop - $32: pan-seared Carlton Farms chop, smoked baby red potatoes, sautéed kale, bacon-mustard cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- LJ's Burger - $21: Snake River Farms beef, Irish cheddar, aioli, bacon, hand cut fries, house pickles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Fresh Seared Tuna Steak - $36: albacore tuna, celery root puree and chips, grilled cabbage, blood orange Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Zone, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Pappardelle Bolognese - $26: hand-cut pasta, slow-cooked pork and vegetable mirepoix, roasted mushrooms, brown butter, grana padano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Jambalaya - $28: wild prawns, clams, chicken, andouille sausage, spiced rice, creme fraiche Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Scallop Chowder - $34: fresh scallops, prawns, roasted fennel, smoked butternut squash, bacon, fresnos, grilled focaccia Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Brunch
- Biscuits and Gravy - $16: 2 buttermilk biscuits, housemade pork and sage sausage gravy, crispy sage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Fried Ribeye - $28: RR Ranch ribeye steak, sausage gravy, smoked red potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Croque Madame - $18: bakery bread, ham, dijon, smoked mozzarella cheese sauce, sunny-up egg, arugula and pickled red onion salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Seasonal Scramble - $17: 4 organic eggs, bacon, shaved brussel sprouts, roasted butternut squash, goat cheese, smoked baby red potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Wakey, Wakey Breakfast Platey - $18: 2 pieces bacon, grilled andouille sausage, 2 eggs, buttermilk biscuit, smoked red potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Brunch Burrito - $16: scrambled eggs, cheddar, caramelized onions, potato, poblano peppers, creme fraiche, house salsa, smashed avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Sweet Potato Hash - $17: spiced sweet potatoes, kale, roasted mushrooms, mama lil's, grana padano, labneh yogurt, 2 poached eggs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Steak Hash - $22: harissa marinated steak, caramelized onion, pickled serrano chiles, diced potatoes, 2 sunny up eggs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Avocado Toast - $15: bakery bread, avocado, feta, pickled red onions, herbs, soft-boiled egg, za'atar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Fried Chicken and Waffles - $21: karaage chicken thigh, belgian waffle, miso butter, chili-nut crunch, maple syrup Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Belgian Waffle - $14: miso butter, seasonal fruit compote, maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Desserts
- Coconut Crème Brulée - $10: burnt sugar, macerated strawberries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding - $11: caramelized apples, bourbon-apple caramel, vanilla gelato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Kids Menu
- Kid's Plate - $9: 2 pieces of bacon, 2 scrambled eggs, crispy potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Kid's Breakfast Burrito - $9: scrambled egg, cheese and potato, side of sour cream and salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Kid's Belgian Waffle - $8: butter and maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Add-ons
- Roasted Chicken Breast (4 oz) - $8: roasted chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Zone, TLC, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Grilled Steak (4 oz) - $12: grilled steak Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Sautéed Prawns (3) - $9: sautéed in garlic butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Candida, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about LJ's Bistro & Bar
- Where is this restaurant located?
- LJ's Bistro & Bar is located at 236 E Front Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- LJ's Bistro & Bar is a moderate-priced establishment with a ($$) price level for its American cuisine.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- The menu offers vegan house salads, keto and low-carb sautéed prawns, and gluten-free options including prawns and various protein dishes.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include hand-cut truffle fries, karaage chicken, ahi tuna poke, squash fonduta, mac and cheese, and prime ribeye.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- LJ's Bistro & Bar has an average rating of 4.0/5 based on customer feedback and dining experiences.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- The restaurant is family-friendly, offering a welcoming atmosphere and specific menu items like the Kid's Belgian Waffle and mac and cheese.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact LJ's Bistro & Bar by visiting their website at https://ljsbistroandbar.com/ for more information.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This moderate-priced American bistro stands out for its high-quality food, intimate atmosphere, and extensive range of specialized diet-friendly options.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The menu accommodates diverse dietary needs with options ranging from keto-friendly prawns and high-protein steaks to vegetarian salads and vegan-friendly sides.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- With a 4.0/5 rating and moderate ($$) pricing, customers report excellent value through high-quality ingredients and fresh, flavorful dishes.