Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Bistro 221

    4.3 (162 reviews)
    Closed Closed

    Bistro 221 Photos

    Business Info

    BISTRO 221 ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Trendy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Bistro 221

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Chicken Wings - highlight of the meal
    George D.

    Was in town for work. Options for food were limited. This place was recommended to us. So, we gave it a shot. Street parking right out front. We were welcomed immediately upon entering and told we could sit anywhere we wanted. Service was fast and friendly. Restaurant is clean as is the men's bathroom. Food... Ordered the wings app. We wanted 12 but they actually only had 6 left. Strange. The Wings were the hit of the meal. Very big and flavorful. Not very spicy. Philly Cheesesteak - average. The veggies overwhelmed the sandwich as the meat to veggie ratio was way off. (See pic). Also, I don't even remember the cheese so that should tell you something. Bread was good. Fries - awful. They serve those frozen, breaded type of fry - not fresh cut. Probably would not go back.

    The bar

    A discovery for us in quaint St George, SC off 95 in the cutest setting. This is not your ordinary place and quite the find. The food was excellent, fresh and cooked to order. The service was friendly and very efficient, special thanks to Katie for the warmest welcome. The owner took it over a few years ago and it's clearly a big favorite with the locals. We will back each time we travel through. I try to find and support local businesses wherever we go and this one is worth the five minute detour.

    Inside
    Erin L.

    Husband and I went for date night - recommended by our daughter in law. Really nice atmosphere. We went early so it was not busy. I had blackened shrimp tacos which came with salsa and chips. Husband had shrimp Alfredo and a salad. We shared a peach cheesecake for dessert. Husband thought his Alfredo needed salt (easily remedied). I thought it was excellent- Alfredo sauce can be too thick or too watery and this was really good. Tacos were nice. Katie was our server and she was great. Overall good food and great service in a nice atmosphere.

    Salmon n sweet tea
    Nat P.

    Bistro 221 is a true hidden gem. Housed in a gorgeous restored brick building, the space strikes the perfect balance between cozy chic and versatile charm. The upgrades are clearly well thought out--this is a spot that could easily transform into a formal venue, yet it's just as comfortable for a dressed-down, small-town family dinner. The food did not disappoint. We started with the deep-fried catfish pieces, which were light, crispy, and full of flavor. My husband ordered the salmon with vegetables--cooked beautifully--and I enjoyed the Bistro Burger with fries, extra crispy just as I requested. Every dish arrived hot and fresh. To wash it all down, the beer was perfectly cold, and my husband gave two thumbs up to the sweet tea. Service was another highlight. Our server, Ms. Courtney, was spot-on: warm, attentive, and efficient without ever feeling rushed. Prices were very reasonable for the quality and experience offered. Frankly, I'm amazed this place isn't packed more often. Bistro 221 deserves to be buzzing every night. In fact, Hollywood should take note--this place could easily be a filming location with its character and charm. Highly recommended! Oh and mentions must be made about the gorgeous outdoor seating areas, patios, for all seasons!

    Triple decker club
    Courtnay B.

    Cute spot with bricked interior and outdoor patio seating. Stopped in for lunch and ordered the fried chicken sandwich with fries and triple decker club sweet potato fries. The Chicken Sandwich was excellent and I thoroughly enjoyed the sweet potato fries. The club was not my favorite. I think it might have been the pesto that was throwing it off for me. Service was great.

    Burger 221
    Kat H.

    Roadtripping & stopped here! Sooo cute! Everything was a 10/10 - food, service, and atmosphere. Brady was an excellent server - warm, attentive, and made us feel like regulars. The catfish bites were on 10. My husband isn't usually a fan, but Brady recommended it, describing it as "melt-in-your-mouth." He was absolutely right - good af, but seriously so yummy! This place is a gem.

    Sherry C.

    This was our first trip here while we were traveling up I-95. Usually we stop at a different place, as we are limited with restaurants because of our dogs. It was a pleasant surprise. It's a really nice place with a great outdoor area. The food was good and the place has a good menu. My only problem was the EXTRA SLOW service. I think they need to hire a few more people. We were practically ignored outside. Other than it being a 2 hour stop instead of a 1 hour stop, it was good.

    Club with fries!
    Lorren P.

    Enjoyed my visit to the Bistro. I met a dear friend for lunch. We were seated right away and offered menus. We hadn't seen each other in months so we ended up speaking for over 45 minutes. Wife we ordered anything! Our appetizers were served quickly (once we ordered). They were delicious, we got fried zucchini and pot stirrers. We dove right in and forgot to take a picture. We sat there and spoke for almost two more hours before we finally ordered a main meal. The entire time our server made sure our drinks were filled and never seemed to be trying to rush us. Our food arrived and it was on point. My club sandwich was great tasting and served to perfection. The bistro is a great spot for a meal, the restaurant was clean and welcoming. The staff was great and food was delicious!

    Salmon

    See all

    Photo of Stefan S.
    15
    49
    16

    3 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sherry C.
    513
    601
    2100

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Amy F.
    0
    111
    16

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Corey L.
    63
    95
    11

    8 months ago

    Cool restaurant in a tiny town! Bar area very nice! Service excellent! If I was local I'd be a regular!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    A great restaurant off of I-95 on our way to Edisto. Good service. Delicious food. Unique setting. Highly recommend!!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Kim M.
    0
    47
    4

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Tom L.
    134
    16
    36

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 5

    Bistro 221 Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Bistro 221

    Skynyrd's Grill & Sports Bar

    Skynyrd's Grill & Sports Bar

    3.8
    (154 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $

    First off I want to start by saying this is a good ole "down home" kind of bar / restaurant. That…read morebeing said if you know, you know. I stay next door pretty often, and I've never came in. Although I have been to waffle House, which I'm sure I reviewed prior. I came in around supper time, 6:00 p.m. or so, and it was probably at 75% capacity. I sat at the bar, after being welcomed by a local fully equipped with his own Skynyrd beer koozie!! Hahaha! They have karaoke, and they karaoke DJ spinning all the good country hits, literally emulating exactly what I play at home. Anyhow, the local that pulled my chair out essentially, told me that the "bartender sucked" But in good ole down home local fashion, she clapped right back, and obviously he was joking cuz she is phenomenal. Despite having a completely full bar, and waiting tables, she acknowledged me almost immediately. Even sat down in the bar stool next to me to take my order and chit chat and go over the menu with me. I think her name was Alicia, but regardless she was outstanding! I ordered hot wings and lemon pepper wings. They came out really fast, really hot, and really good. I kind of wish I had room to order another entree, but it filled me up. As I waited for my food, I was suddenly engulfed by an entire group of locals. Now this place, is the mature crowd, and they were so nice they sort of took me under their wing! This is the epitome of down south hospitality. I've been holding out on coming to this place for a few years now, and looking back, I wish I would have came a lot sooner. I hate using the term "vibe", But this is totally my vibe. Great food, great service, great locals, laid back atmosphere with music playing and karaoke? You just can't beat it. I have responsibilities, so I had to leave really early, but rest assured, I will definitely be back. I mean who else is going to sing Jason Aldean on the karaoke machine? Thank you skynyrd's, thank you Alicia (I hope I remembered your name right), such a great experience and I'm sorry I had to cut it short! Until next time! ***DISCLAIMER*** This pure, uncut, honest review is federally protected under Federal Law by way of Bill #EO14149. Removal or alteration of this review by Yelp and/or their affiliates without Expressed consent by it's author is strictly prohibited by FEDERAL law. VIolators will be prosecuted, and litigation imminent.

    Nice outside dining area. Inside is a little musty with worn out seats. But a cute little bar…read morefavored by bikers and locals. Lots of tvs. Nice staff. Great music! Xm's classic vinyl. Live music on occasion too just not this afternoon. It's a little tricky to find as you have to make an immediate right when turning onto Motel Dr. It's on the other side of the Waffle House. Generous portion of piping hot food and chicken wrap.

    Photos
    Skynyrd's Grill & Sports Bar
    Skynyrd's Grill & Sports Bar
    Skynyrd's Grill & Sports Bar

    See all

    Good Girl Brewing Co

    Good Girl Brewing Co

    4.6
    (43 reviews)
    69.3 mi
    $$

    I decided to check Aiken out last week and made sure to stop by GGB. I really enjoy trying local…read morebeer and figured I'd swing by. All in all, I really enjoyed my visit. They have a great space with plenty of seating, both indoors and out. They have TVs throughout the brewery so watching a game there is probably pretty easy. I started with the onion rings and then went with the double smash burger and I have to say it was solid. They also have a great selection of beers which included several guest taps. My only piece of constructive criticism is that when I got my 3 growlers filled at the end of my visit (because they have good beer and I wanted to drink more later), my growlers were neither sealed nor labeled. For those that don't know, breweries usually label the growlers with beer your ordered and seal it so it doesn't leak. I've only ever run into this once before, it was in Amarillo, TX. I didn't make a fuss about it but it didn't come off as the most professional or polished in that respect. I'd really like to see them reexamine this part of their operation and possibly consider branded labels for the growlers (so that you know what you're drinking) and branded caps (their dog logo would fit perfectly and be a good way to rep the brand). Overall, I had a great visit. But I'll inquire before getting my growlers filled again.

    We went for the lunch and the food was delicious, as always. The ambience is nice and casual. It…read morealways really clean and the servers are always good and nice.

    Photos
    Holy Water
    Holy Water
    The beers
    The beers
    Beer list

    See all

    Beer list

    Bistro 221 - tradamerican - Updated June 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...