Spencer's Bistro in Buena Park, CA

Spencer's Bistro is a hidden gem in Buena Park that needs to be discovered, explored and devoured by all food lovers. After the photoshoot for Amazing Shine Nails, per our photographer's suggestion, Andrew, Yilin, Jung, and I headed over to Spencer's Bistro for a much anticipated meal after a long day on an almost empty stomach.

We were drawn to everything on the menu, and not because we were starving but because everything seemed so decadent and full of flavor. With all the gourmet, European fusion dishes on the menu you would think we were at a fine dining restaurant that you only take your significant other to for anniversaries or special occasions, but to our surprise, every dish was beyond reasonably priced, shocking actually.

Where to begin, we had to order the Pomme Frittes (fries) in the BBQ & Italian Susage seasoning with BBQ ketchup and chimichurri dipping sauces, as well as Calamari Fritti with Romesco sauce to share.

My favorite out of the appetizer dishes was the BBQ seasoned pomme frittes with BBQ ketchup, which had a perfect mix of smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors. Of course for dinner, we all had to do family style and ordered various dishes and shared amongst each other. I ordered the Cioppino, Yilin ordered the Mid-Rare Seared Salmon Pesto Pasta and Boeuf Bourguinon (last one of the day and the best I've ever tasted), Andrew ordered the Paella del Mar , and Jung got the Parmigiana Sandwich (not pictured). See the current menu here, but Chef Spencer does a seasonal menu, so if you see a dish that catches your eye, stop in and order it!

My Cioppino was divine; the tomato shrimp broth perfectly sweet and savory with morsels of seafood, garlic gloves, and veggies! Boeuf Bourguinon was so tender, but it's not going to be on the menu for much longer. The pesto pasta had the perfect amount of sauce and complemented the seared salmon. The Paella had a creamy texture balanced by the muscles, shrimp, and swai. The Parmigiano sandwich was on another level with a crispy breaded chicken cutlet, married with gooey cheese and rich marinara. Go to Spencer's Bistro with family or friends that are down to share so you can have a taste of various dishes. Can't wait to come back!

Spencer's Bistro
6084 Orangethorpe Ave.
Buena Park, CA 90620
Phone: 714-736-0557
Open Monday-Saturday 11AM-8:30PM