Bistro St Jacques
Last updated★ 4.5 · 664 Google reviews · $$$
Bistro St Jacques is a cosy French bistro in a terrace on a tree-lined street in Redfern. It has a back dining room and outdoor seating. Regulars keep ordering roasted scallops and steak frites, and visitors praise the friendly service. Douglas St Peoples Playground is a three-minute walk away.
Cuisine at Bistro St Jacques
Food at Bistro St Jacques
The menus are French bistro food, with a Food Menu, a Lunch Menu and a Set Menu. The venue names its honey roasted duck and liquid centre cheesecake as signature dishes. Diners name the roasted scallops, tuna crostini and citron tart, and one visitor recommended the gnocchi with asparagus. Vegetarian dishes are on the menu.
What to order: Roasted scallops · Steak frites
Drinks at Bistro St Jacques
The drinks focus is wine. The venue sources high-quality, sustainable, minimal-intervention bottles, including Champagne, Chenin Blanc and Bordeaux, and the wine list can be viewed online. Wednesday dinners are BYO, with corkage of $20 a bottle.
Private dining and group hire
There is a private dining room, and the whole venue can be hired for up to 40 guests. One diner held a friend's birthday in the semi-private back space, which seats about eight. For a group, it is worth booking the room in advance.
What customers say about Bistro St Jacques
- 💬Service praised as friendly, warm and attentive
- 💬Food described as excellent, with roasted scallops named most often
- 💬Cosy, well designed rooms that feel special for an occasion
Tips for visiting Bistro St Jacques
- ✓Book ahead for weekend lunches and dinners.
- ✓Expect to spend around $80–160 a head.
- ✓Ask for the back dining room for a group or a birthday dinner.
Getting to Bistro St Jacques
96 Pitt St, Redfern NSW 2016, in a terrace on a tree-lined street in historic Redfern. Parking is listed as available. Redfern station is a short walk away.
Near Bistro St Jacques
FAQ about Bistro St Jacques
What cuisine does Bistro St Jacques serve?
It serves French bistro food, with a menu built around classics such as steak frites and roasted scallops.
Can I book a table at Bistro St Jacques?
Yes, reservations can be made through the booking links on its website.
Is Bistro St Jacques BYO?
Wednesday dinners allow BYO for a $20 corkage fee per bottle.
Does Bistro St Jacques have vegetarian options?
Yes, vegetarian dishes are on the menu.
Can I hire Bistro St Jacques for a group?
Yes, the whole venue can be hired for up to 40 guests, and there is a private dining room.