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    Bimi's Canteen & Bar

    4.1 (34 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Outdoor seating

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    Asparagus, eggs and grits AND pancakes
    Lynn J.

    All the above; food, service and ambiance. Thanks for being open on Sunday Mother's Day. We don't get over here evenings much so we're happy to see these doors open.

    Ian W.

    Bimi's Canteen & Bar opened this weekend next door to Bimi's Cheese Shop in Chatham. This new restaurant and bar offers contemporary American cuisine with a intimate yet casual atmosphere. They have the main upstairs dining room with table seating and bench seating along the wall. They also have a cozy downstairs speakeasy bar area with seating at the bar and table & long bench seating along the brick walls. They offer a community inspired food menu using locally sourced ingredients including cheese plates, salads, soup, bread service, main entrees (pasta, steak, chicken, pork, fish, burger), and desserts (house made and from Lost Lamb Patisserie). They also have an extensive drinks menu with cocktails, mixed drinks, beer and wine. They also have 6 beers on tap and an espresso machine at the bar. Light folksy music played over the speakers. I made a recommended reservation online earlier in the day before I headed to Bimi's Canteen & Bar for dinner. When I arrived, I decided to be seated downstairs at the speakeasy bar since upstairs dining room seemed busy. I stuck with ice water since I had a long drive ahead after dinner. I picked out two dishes to try including the: Macaroni Gratin ($18 plus tax) Candied Tomatoes, Bacon Lardons, Gruyere and Pecorino checse, and Torchetti Pasta. This dish was served very hot in an iron skillet and this Mac & cheese was very rich. The Fowl ($28 plus tax) Yellow Bell Farms Chicken on the Bone grilled, served with saffron rice, house-fermented Pak Dong (pickled cabbage), with grilled lime. The good size chicken was chargrilled and very juicy. The saffron rice and pickled cabbage were nice accompiments. I finished my entrees and ordered dessert: Fruit Galette ($9 plus tax) Seasonal fruit (strawberry rhubarb) baked in a flaky rustic tart served warm and topped with whipped cream. The check total was $59.40 with tax and before tip. There was a QR code on the receipt which accesses online payment through Toast. Overall, this was a very nice relaxing dinner with 2 bartenders taking care of me. My ice water was refilled several times, shaken with ice by Andre. The food I had was excellent from start to finish. I would definitely return here and I would make sure to reserve and sit in the downstairs bar area again.

    Leslie F.

    This is in every way a 5 star restaurant. I am surprised by the sprinkling of negative reviews I see here (but it's yelp, I guess I should have expected as much, check google, the reviews are much more accurate) but I can FEEL the sense of entitlement and lack of any humility in their reviews. Sad, I hope those reviewers can fill whatever hole is in their hearts. The food, the ambiance, the service, it is ALL top notch. My husband and I dine out at many places and this restaurant is one of our favorites in the area (including the Hudson area).

    The Power Plant dish

    Lovely atmosphere and wonderful service; however, I ordered the "The Power Plant" dish, a lentil and red bean stew, on a cold winter night. I expected a much larger dish than what was brought to the table. For a dish that cost $30, the amount of food was not sufficient. Perhaps they should call this dish: "The Powerless Plant." We will return to try again because my husband's meal was delicious (Mac n Cheese), but this dish was a real disappointment.

    Way North of Manhattan and a Mexico (Missouri) tequila cocktail.
    J. L.

    Wow! A stunner of a restaurant! Beautiful, rustic decor with fine details attended to. The food is amazing. We loved everything we had. Pea soup was fresh, clean and delicious. The ricotta cheese in the tomato salad really popped. Having their cheese shop next door means you're not eating supermarket-quality cheese. My pork chop was cooked perfectly and very flavorful. My wife's agnolotti was beautiful and again, the cheese inside was incredible. Do not pass in the fruit galette for dessert! It was perfect. We had some delicious cocktails and a terrific Riesling. This is a restaurant you don't expect to find in a small village like Chatham but it's a welcome addition. A breath of fresh air to the local dining scene. Can't wait to come back!

    Perpetual Wednesday in a restroom.
    Mary Rachael C.

    What a welcome addition to Chatham! I've been a fan of the cheese shop for years, and their new restaurant is top notch. Everything on the menu delights--house-made pasta is delectable, steak and pork chops are tasty, and best of all is the fish (and accompanying sweet potatoes). The cocktails are innovative and scrumptious, dessert is lovely (especially the galette), and, of course, the cheese plates are phenomenal. The decor is warm and inviting, with especially nice lighting (low enough to flatter patrons, yet bright enough to help them read the menu). The restroom design is a treat, and the basement bar is a lovely bonus, not to be missed.

    A Martinez, Mac & Cheese, Perfectly Cooked Steak, Bouillabaisse!!

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    The food was really bad, tasted like cardboard, terrible service, and over all wasn't a great place to eat

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    Pleasantly surprised at the ambience, 100% casual elegance spot ON! Food was good, and service was as well.

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    Very nice and quiet in the downstairs dining room. Excellent service and delicious food.

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    A first-rate choice if you are nearby. Best to reserve since it gets quite busy. Food generally above average. Friendly service.

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