S'Bistro is every bit as good as Bonnie G says. And she is a woman of her word because, she SHO did have her birthday here, and I attended. It was times like these I wish there were a half-star rating, because S'Bistro is better than 4 stars, but not quite 5. I have not had food this good or attractively presented in a while.\n\nIn some ways this restaurant still feels new - although it's been open since Sept. 06. On a Tuesday night it was just our dinner party and another on a rather barren and eerily quiet part of Downtown Mesa.\n\nThe owners were super friendly and went out fo their way to make us feel at home -- even allowing us to choose the tunes and chill our brought-in dessert in the fridge. We scored the circular high-backed banquette booth in the back - which made us all feel real classy and shit -- as if the tuscan-paint scheme, candles and chandeliers weren't enough. I felt they were trying to rush us in the beginning, but that seemed to wear off when it was obvious we were going to be a while. The rest of the evening didn't feel as pushy. \n\nThe food here was spectacular. Everything I ate was delicious, seasoned, cooked and presented with care -- all with an edible orchid on top. The highlight among the appetizers was the portobello mushroom. Granted all of the appetizers we tried were terrific (including the salmon cakes with dill sauce and the baked brie, garlic and blueberry compote), but the portobello was melt in your mouth tasty - arriving on a bed of sauces. I mean - it bests any grilled portobello I have ever had. \n\nFor dinner I couldn't help but go for the Las Cruces Spicy Chicken salad. Tons of different flavors here- the Southwestern rub grilled chicken, spinach, vinaigrette, blue cheese, fresh strawberries, mango and pineapple completed this and I am NOT a fan of salad. It was more delicious and filling than I expected - and a steal for $16 I thought.\n\nIt's definitely worth the drive out to Mesa, if you're considering a high-end dinner with some peace and quiet. \n\nNote: It's BYOB with a corkage fee because they don't have a liquor license -- yet.
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