Bibou
📍 1009 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA
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Google: 4.7 • TripAdvisor: 4.5
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Bibou is a charming French restaurant located in Philadelphia, offering a truly intimate dining experience that feels both personal and memorable. Known for its BYOB policy, this establishment is perfect for those looking to enjoy fine French cuisine without the fuss of a full bar. Guests rave about the attentive service and the thoughtful touches that accompany each meal, making it a favorite among couples and families alike. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, ideal for a romantic dinner or a special celebration. With a strong focus on seasonal ingredients, every visit promises a unique culinary adventure that highlights the creativity of its former Le Bec Fin chef. Bibou has garnered a stellar reputation, reflected in its impressive ratings on Google and TripAdvisor, making it a must-visit for food enthusiasts in the city.
Opening Hours
This establishment is permanently closed.
Signature Dishes
- •Oysters
- •Foie Gras
- •Lobster
- •Eel
- •Soufflé
- •Olive Oil Poached Cod Fish Loin
- •Quenelle de Poisson
- •Baba au Rhum
Overall rating 4.6 / 5 (274 reviews)
Google: 4.7 (120 reviews)
TripAdvisor: 4.5 (154 reviews)
Customer Reviews
This was the most special meal I've had in a long time. My dining partner was not sure of some of the items on the menu and ended up enjoying many things for the first time, including oysters, foie gras, boar, and eel. I'm a big fan of french food but this was just different. Truly intimate, thoughtful service, personal touches, every dish was a winner and some were absolute show stoppers. . . it was genuinely stunning. The souffle at the end was THE BEST I've EVER had. The company was top notch too so I dont want to oversell, but on a scale of 1 to 10, this was a 9.8+.
First of all, amazing chef. Thank you for greeting us at the end of our dinner. A former Le Bec Fin chef and his team delivered an amazing experience. 5 stars for the experience, 4 star for the food, and 3.5 stars for the price. I am a cook myself but I will not critique on the food as I cannot make the dishes myself without further training. But we enjoyed the fish the most! The menu changes every week but the foie gras is a staple and the souffle changes every 3 or 4 weeks. Thank you for the experience.
Dinner came with easy to follow cooking instructions - this is how Takeout should be! Hard to be more fresh than when you're preparing (heating it up) yourself. All items are packed cold, with reheating instructions. We chose 1 of the weekly, 3 course $45 dinners. This included a Potato and Shrimp Salad with red onions, capers and eggs in sauce Aurore. It was simple and delicious. The next course was an Olive Oil poached Cod Fish Loin with slivered carrots, zucchini, fennel and ginger with an Orange Vinaigrette. This was also delicious. Since we were just sharing the one 3 course dinner, we added another entree, which was amazing. The Quenelle de Poisson was a soufflé-like Fish Mousse glazed in a rosy lobster cream. With everything being delicious, this was still the winner! We also ordered Baguettes. Dinner ended with a fantastic Baba au Rhum dessert - Pineapple Rum cake. For a future Cassoulet dinner we also ordered Tarbais beans and 2 Duck Leg confit. Obviously it's not the same as being at Bibou but still an exceptional dinner. For the above with tip the bill came to around $130.
Highly recommend. The chef pays attention to every detail when preparing his unique menu. Everyone should try Bibou at least once.