What a good find! The outside definitely looks a little iffy as it is kind of in a more industrial looking area, but we are so glad we came and trusted the reviews. First, our server, Zach (unsure of spelling) was wonderful. So friendly and attentive and had good recommendations for what to order. The food was so delicious! My husband also got the elk sliders, but he dug into them before I could get a picture. It was his favorite thing that he ate. The birria flatbread was just ok. We will not be getting it again. The wagyu burger was delicious and the fries were so perfectly crispy. Drinks were wonderful and they have a great full bar selection. I am not typically a carrot cake person because don't like raisins or nuts in my dessert. The flavor was great and the frosting wasn't too sweet. My husband thoroughly enjoyed it, especially with the crispy sugary carrots on top! We will definitely be back! read more

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Definitely unassuming from the outside. We were in town for a graduation. We were recommended this restaurant. Upon parking, I didn't know what to expect. Upon entry, a very inviting restaurant with seating inside and outside. We voted for inside to enjoy our dinner. Service was great. The waiter was very attentive. Minimal guests in the restaurant but still had the workers running. Food was great. The steak was cooked exactly how I like it. And it was so large that I did not expect it for that price. Dessert was one of the best things as well. Clean restaurant, good amount of choices to pick, plenty of seatings, including the bar area. Parking was good as well. read more

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This restaurant is truly a hidden gem. You'd never expect to find a place this good in its location. The service was fantastic! Our waiter was friendly, funny, and very helpful in walking us through the menu so we could make informed choices. One person in our group ordered the filet and completely devoured it, despite insisting they "weren't hungry." Another had the salmon and said it was excellent. I ordered the pork chop, and WOW, absolutely delicious. For dessert, we tried the beignets and the carrot cake. The beignets were great, but the carrot cake completely stole the show. Perfectly moist, not overly sweet, and easily one of the best desserts I've had in a while. The presentation of every dish was also beautifully done. We would 100% come back again. read more

First visit. Love the interior of this establishment! Our server, x was gracious, calming and made some great recommendations based on my questions. You can always tell great server when they listen and size up what you would like and don't even know you. They were out of quite a few things. I wasn't quite sure what to think about that. Since they have unique food made fresh and beer on tap that might be why (I had a stout that was amazing). I had a cup of snow crab bisque soup - that was awesome. I was really surprised how good it was. I always love it when I go with what I love and it's a surprise at how good it can be. read more

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3.5 on my second visit. I brought my husband, we had reservations. This time around, I was less cold, but my first experience was overall better. The cuban sandwich is now off the menu, replaced by yet another burger, which feels redundant and elitist, as the Sandwich was the cheapest item on the main courses. We ordered the same pasta I had the first time and it was radically different. The steak was good, but the sauce was 100% different tasting. The first sauce had true gorgonzola taste, it was bold, flavorful and so damn good. This one was fine, more chicken broth-y and generic than anything else. Honestly, Olive Garden status almost. We ordered the bread and once again, the butter was frozen solid. Why???? Make it make sense. Service was fine. Ambiance was fine. Idk it felt like a let down because of how I had hyped up the pasta. read more

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Genuinely love my experience here whenever I go. The food is delicious, the service is kind while efficient and the presentation is everything. It is a bit dim inside the building/restaurant, but it was still totally fine to be able to see my food. The drinks are wonderful. HIGHLY recommend their desserts, especially their goat cheese cheescake! read more

We did not have reservations but the host was accompanied us, much appreciation. Our server was Merlian, just like the actress! She was a joy to have around and definitely will request her again. Our meal and drinks were delicious. The only con take away would be that all my left overs did not taste appetizing and on the verge of being bad and it was literally the next day. This restaurant could be the kind where you enjoy in the moment instead of later. The shrimp dish was delicious, pretty spicy and hot but good. The roasted Roman salad was okay, always wanted to try but I would not order again. We had a small dessert that was yummy but I will have to try a different one next time to give a fair true review. Overall the atmosphere was nice, noise was minimal, clean restaurant and the drinks are good. read more

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Dinner was AMAZING! Everything was fabulous, I did not take pictures of everything, I wish I would have. The birria bread appetizer was so good. The ribeye steak was one of the better ones I have had. The macaroni and cheese was delicious and all of the drinks as well. Service was as good as the meal. This will be our next "go to" restaurant for sure. The environment was comfortable. I recommend this place to everyone. read more

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I've been here twice and loved it both times. The service is super warm and welcoming and the staff here bring a high energy well informed attitude. I've never had room for dessert but their sweet offerings look delicious. My next visit will be just to try a few of them! Everything here is made entirely from scratch so I know they'll be good. read more

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Fire every time!! Ambience is intimate. Service is amazing and the food??!! 10/10 I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice dinner date spot, or for catching up with a friend. read more

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The only reason I am not eating it 5 stars is because you never know what level Of service you will be getting. Sometimes it's a bit, sometimes it's a miss. I am surprised that they have as much business as they do in the area they are located, so that is an impressive feat. Either way; I'd probably still return for a good drink and appetizer. read more

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What a pleasant surprise! Last minute dinner with some friends from out of town and it was very accommodating. Nice atmosphere and good food, with great service read more

Had a great experience, Shay gets a million gold stars for her attention to service. Food was good but the fries were a little over seasoned. We'll be back though. read more

Such an amazing experience. Worth the drive from the Eastside. I have to complement this restaurant on unique flavors and takes on traditional meals. For example, the potatoes on the side of our steak were flaky like a croissant and structurally pleasing to the eye. Very delicious very unique. Secondly the Caesar salad tasted exactly like a barbecue Caesar salad. There was a smoky flavor that was absolutely delicious and left you wanting more. Lastly I have to complement the fried brie. This is the exact reason I came out to try bar bistro. Melty, delicious and wonderful. I would say that they should give you more than three pieces of bread. The fruit was fresh and absolutely delicious pairings of toppings on the brie. I have to come out and try this place again and bring my friends and other family members. Such a hidden gem. read more

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My friend told me about an awesome Pork Chop special in Tacoma so I had to come check it out for myself. Came right when they opened at 4pm and got my order in. Menu had a bunch of stuff I wanted to try but I knew I wanted to finish my meal and not take anything to go so I only ordered the Pork Chop special, will be back again to try the rest of the menu. The Pork Chop special was A1...haven't had a pork chop so perfectly cooked in a long time and it basically told me that the chef in the back knows what he is doing...Collard Greens & Polenta were also delicious Will stop by again when I'm in the area to try the rest of the menu. read more

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Bar bistro is a fantastic little restaurant. The food is excellent and the wait staff is always friendly and courteous. It's one of our favorite places. read more

Food was AMAZING. My first time having duck and I was not disappointed, the risotto had so much flavor it was delightful. Don't even get me started on the crab cakes, the sauce that comes with it is perfect, it's tangy and cuts through the savory. The waiter (Zack) was so nice and friendly and gave great recommendations. The vibe of the place as whole really elevated the place. Who knew parkland had such good eats! Overall amazing and definitely will be dining here again! read more

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I love this place! Our server Steph was awesome and the food and drinks were really great. Ill be back for sure.

When we first drove up, I had a tinge of concern as the outside of the place looks like a dive bar. Once I opened the door, it was a clean, friendly, and well appointed "classy casual" kind of feel. Once we sat down, our waitress (Stephanie) could not have been more gracious and patient as I sat with my siblings (all in our fifties), and my parents (in their mid 80's), sat down to look over the menu. Stephanie took the time to tell us about the menu, some of her favorites, asked about the types of food we liked and answered very detailed questions about the preparation and ingredients of the dishes with an eagerness to answer any more questions if we had them. We had several of the appetizers and a variety of entrees and everyone liked everything that they ate. The prices were not inexpensive, but the portions and quality were a very good value for what we got. We didn't much get into the drinks, but the two that had cocktails were both pleased with them. Overall, my family and I had a fantastic experience, were treated extremely well, and ate like kings. Determined kings. And we still had some food to bring home. Well done, Bar Bistro!! read more

My new favorite hidden gem!! Loved everything from the food, the service, the ambiance. Plus everything is super fresh, will definitely be back. read more

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I took my boyfriend here for a date night and the experience was amazing! The host Monroe was very kind and welcoming. We had Kylie as a server and she was very knowledgeable about the menu items. She recommended her personal favorites when I was stuck on what to order which made the process way smoother. The mussels were INCREDIBLE! The atmosphere is great and I loved the dim lighting. 10/10 experience! read more

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Bar Bistro is a gem! The outside is nicely painted and has an outdoor seating area. Of course it is too cold to for use right now. There is a good amount of parking in the back and front. Upon entrance it was practically empty. It was early evening around 4:30. By the time we were leaving it was completely packed. The inside is nice. The lighting in the bar area is modern and definitely gives a bar vibe. We started with drinks My go to is a Cosmo and my husband ordered a dark and stormy. Cosmo was nice. For dinner I had the crab cakes and the grilled romaine salad. The crab cakes are not large but the flavor makes up for that. They were full of flavor and the micro greens and sauce all complimented each other well. The grilled salad and house made dressing was amazing. I added a side of lump crab. The crab was juicy and buttery. My husband had the pork chops with mashed potatoes and collard greens. Okay PNW y'all are out here cooking it up with these greens. Whoever made those greens has some definite soul! I loved them! Potatoes were creamy and filling. I do not eat pork but, my husband raves about the flavor. My husband gave his food a 4.5 out of 5! If say that's pretty good. Lastly the dessert. We ordered the carrot cake. The cake was good but, the icing was buttercream I believe instead of cream cheese and I am not a fan of buttercream. Also the cake was topped with the strips of fried or dried carrots and it was not needed. A great dessert/cake can speak for itself. I don't think it was needed. Our waitress Shea was attentive and kind. Has a very down to earth personality. We will return again! read more

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This restaurant is 36 minutes away from Renton. I wanted Baked or Fried Brie and this restaurant posted a Brie that looked the most delicious. Not only was the Brie delicious but we ordered a delicious Steak which was served with an unusually flaky potato set upright on the plate and asparagus with fresh garlic slices. We really enjoyed our meal and definitely will be back. It was worth the drive. read more

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My wife and I went here on a rare date night. Our drinks were very good. My wife was very happy with her food, but my food was over salted to the point that I could not eat the pork chop. Our server was wonderful. read more

We went to Bar Bistro for the first time and were very impressed! It had a cheerful atmosphere and was very comfortable. Our waiter Zach was attentive, engaged, and informative. The food was all delicious-we tried the Fried Brie (definitely a worthy house specialty), Risotto with Filet mignon tips, halibut, the Beef fettuccini with gorgonzola, and the burger. We definitely will return-especially as Zach helpfully informed us of the 5-6 menu changes a year. We enjoyed the Christmassy atmosphere but it will be fun to see at other times of the year too. read more

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Food was great and our server was amazing Two things for the mark down. : bottles of wine we wanted they were out of and our main meal took almost an hour to get to our table. But all the food was delicious and we will be back. read more

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The food is delicious. Especially on Monday night steak nights. The service is good but could be better if staffing was better. Gotta be tough with only 1 bartender and 2 servers. The ambiance is really quite amazing especially for the area it's located. They put fine dining in midland truly a gem you don't want to miss. read more

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This place slaps. I gave it a four star before and I don't think that was right. I know previously I would try to limit my five star interactions so that I felt like I was a strong reviewer. That is out the window. I pick places that are mostly awesome, and I enjoy places a lot. This is a 5 star experience. You can look through my previous posts I often complain about pricing. I am not doing that here. The price is fair across the board. I don't eat fine dining very often and this is a nice midpoint. Its fancy, it feels upper class, but the price doesn't reflect super upper class. Here is what I think makes the difference. One prices are high, but not stupid. I paid $40 for a nice pork chop at a previous location that felt silly. The pork chop here is $28 and feels right inline with restaurant style pork chop. Second, they offer options that are not high priced. Where most places start their menu at $40 these guys have great offering $30 and below. Plus they offer some beautiful steak options for people who want to spend a bit more. Overall we had a great experience before, we had just as great of an experience the other night and I highly recommend for anyone who likes a solid meal. I would suggest making a reservation. The place really filled up after we got there. Great food across the board. read more

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Always a lovely time at Bar Bistro. I truly love the casual atmosphere. The food and drinks are fantastic, and our server Zachary...THE BEST. He shared his favorites and customer favorites with my friends who had never been to the restaurant. His suggestions did not disappoint. We can't wait to ho back. read more

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Don't let the location fool you. This is some of the best food around. The menu is refreshing with the creative spins on traditional foods. We have not been disappointed with a single thing we have tried. This is not a place if you want a quick meal because quality takes time. Highly recommend for a date night if you want to make an impression. They will wonder why you are taking them there until the first bite. Little pricey but worth every dollar. read more

Stopped in for drinks and appetizers after work and had a wonderful time. Service was great, not too pushy yet just the right balance of attentiveness. There were only a handful of people here at the time but she took great care of us. I ordered a cider, side spinach salad and spicy prawns. Everything tasted marvelous and the spice level on the prawns was just right! They played a combination of alternative and classic rock while we were there which made for great vibes. I definitely look forward to returning. read more

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Another five star meal here. We've eaten here a dozen times now and have thoroughly enjoyed our food every time and we always get something different. This time my BF had the ribeye. He loved it and had to take some home it was so big. I had the elk sliders and the watermelon caprese. I cannot stress enough how delicious my meal was! I'd eat it daily if I could! This place is just straight up amazing. If you haven't been, GO! read more

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First time trying this place, was a little skeptical from the looks on the outside. The restaurant was nice and clean inside, very spacious as well. The service was great, the server gave us delicious recommendations. The food was very tasteful, none of us were disappointed with our choices! We would definitely come back and I would order the brisket Mac n' cheese again! read more

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Always a solid choice for a date night. Service and ambience great. Low key, good food. read more

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everything about this place is amazing first its clean!!!! great friendly service but the FOOD!!! i cant tell you how yummy it is!!! i never take time for reviews but i wish everyone could have their food its amazing!!! keep up good work read more

Thank you Zac for our wonderful evening. Thank you Nathan for the deliciousness again! Eric we love your place. The service is amazing and the culinary team: Joe, Glenn, Holly and Manuel did a wonderful job executing Nathan's vision. read more

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Amazing food! Even more amazing is the staff...everyone there is so relaxed and positive. Stephanie our server was such a sweetheart!

Last night we decided spur of the moment that we would go to dinner as a family (of 5 adults). We arrived around 7:00. There were 3-4 empty tables for 4 but, we were a party of 5 (2 under 21). We were told that we couldn't be seated until 8:30. While I understand with fire exit protocol walkways can't be blocked, it would have been 1 chair extra. I feel that if our business was welcome / wanted, there could have been a work around. It was very disappointing that we were unable to dine there. And instead, we went to Black Angus, and they got our nearly $300.00 for dinner and drinks. It was nowhere near the quality I know we would have received there. I talked up the baked bri and muscles the whole way there! I've been there several times and recommended your place to a lot of people!! Disappointed for sure... :( read more

Had a reservation for a party of 7 on a Saturday night for my friend's birthday. The ambiance of the restaurant was really classy, but homey. I liked the vibe in there and the restrooms were also very clean. Our server was excellent. Super nice and it was enjoyable having him as our server. I ordered the rib eye and it was so good. Perfectly cooked to my liking. The sides included the Brussels sprouts and potatoes. Both incredibly flavorful. Would come back again. read more

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Yup still delicious! Food and service are always up to par. Can't ask for anything better in Tacoma on a Friday night. Wish they wouldn't let kids in though. They can be mood killers. read more

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