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Bistro 245

3.9 (288 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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BISTRO 245 ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Mary A.

The rooftop bar is really nice. To have a cocktail and watch the sunset is perfect. If you get there early you can order a drink downstairs and bring it up. Lots of seating but get there early for the prime sunset seats.

Caesar Salad with white anchovies
Mary H.

Nothing better than sitting out looking out over the ocean having dinner except having a great meal and we did last night here. Started with Caesar salad that was simply amazing. White anchovies, fresh home dressing, the cheese freshly grated, the salad practically melted in your mouth. I had the crab cakes. They were chocked full if fresh crab, light and delicious served with a guacamole salad. My friend had the fresh fish, it was off the chart delicious. Served with lobster hash and fresh asparagus. The server was attentive without being overbearing. Great ambiance, nice place to sit and relax.

Pina colada
Mystery R.

Nice. Relax. Waterfront. Waiting to board on boat. Nice area. Friendly waiter Haven't try meal yet but will be back.

Find Waldo, the Lobster in the Lobster Quesadilla
Gabriel B.

Food and drinks werent bad, and service was just ok. But the lobster quesadilla, which was highlighted in many reviews, was a great disappointment. One shouldnt expect an overstuffed lobster plate (for that, go to DJ Clam Shack), but 3 pitiful pieces in just one of the quesadillas is really a rip off. According to our waiter those are "measured" and "probably fell to one side while cutting". Pretty lame. For the final price tag, there at least a dozen other better options in town. Ps. If you are coming to watch the sunset, also a waste. The pier in front of the patio gets so packed you actually cant see anything. Its like paying front row seats to end up seating in the back. Not the restaurant's fault, of course, but buyer beware!

Pasta Primavera
Robert C.

We had dinner here last night 7/16 for the sunset. The food and the service were fantastic. The atmosphere was great also. We had 2 orders of past primavera which was just delicious and an order of shrimp and lobster over linguini which was fantastic as well. For desert a slice of peanut butter pie & an espresso creme brûlée. Both were just superb 5 stars here. Well done all the way.

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Mark G.

Food was great. This place is not overpriced nor overwhelming as far as ambience. GREAT SERVICE makes this 4 stars. Average food at best

Sunset on the way to the restaurant
Lora C.

Best advice, book a reservation in time to catch the sunset. People gather at the railing across from the restaurant to catch it. It's just like in Santorini when everyone breaks out in applause when the final sun sets below the horizon. The food and the service was fantastic. Bathrooms were okay. Would go back.

Lemon garlic Mahi
Letha M.

Food Quality: DELICIOUS AND AMAZING. Overlooking the items I'll discuss below, it's worth the trip to visit for the food. My partner had the grouper and I had the Mahi- both were the star meals of our trip. SUNSET DISCLAIMER: I did a little research before I trip looking for a good place to have a sunset dinner, this place seemed to be it- so I made the reservation for an outside table well in advance. We were told that if you make reservations online, it's not for the extra patio that sits on the water side, and if we wanted a table in the direct waterside patio, I'd have to cancel my reservation at another host stand and come back and wait to try and be seated. We opted to still in our reserved table which was on the lower patio- I didn't know there was an upstairs. If you want to actually SEE THE SUNSET, you need to be on the water or upstairs, otherwise all you get is a wall of people blocking the view (as pictured). It was kind of upsetting, so ... now you know what to request. Overall, the fact that the food was extremely amazing and became the star of the evening saved the experience.

Shrimp Linguine
Amanda K.

Ainor has impeccable service. Best views of the sunset. Food was a 10/10. Service 10/10. Lobster quesadilla and crab cakes for appetizers. Yummmmmy! We had chicken and shrimp and lobster linguine. Fresh ingredients! It was a flavor party in your mouth.

K J.

Can't get a better view! We went at sunset and it was breathtaking. The food was delicious and the service was good. Everything was cooked to perfection. Even the kids fish was really good. We almost passed on the key lime pie and glad we didn't because it is very amazing. Looking forward to returning soon.

1/2 Bistro Chopped Salad
Stacy P.

We made reservations 2 weeks before going, definitely need reservations. Sat outside on the patio. Gorgeous view of the water and sunset. We split the chopped salad, very fresh! My tuna appetizer was fantastic and seared perfectly. The picture of the yellowtail did not do it justice. Stuffed with crabmeat, broccolini and potatoes on the side. Delicious. I would recommend this place for the view and beautiful plating of fantastic food!

Kell M.

I wanted to love this place but this fell really short for me. I had a Pina Colada to drink, the drinks are strong which is a plus I would say as a lot of restaurants skimp on it. For an appetizer, like typical Marylanders we ordered the crab cakes. Actually really enjoyed this dish and the guac that came garnished. For my main, I have the truffle crusted grouper. You couldn't take the truffle at all but the fish was very good and flaky. Overpriced for what it was however. The lobster hash was a miss, super greasy undercooked potatoes and very tough lobster. I did really love the green beans however. We considered dessert but were told there were no dessert menus since they had such few options, and that was true. It wasn't horrible but not great either.

Leena J.

Food was wonderful. We loved the lobster quesadillas and my entree was delicious. Service was terrible. Our server seemed super uninterested in us. Meh. The restaurant seemed nice. A little hard to locate at night. It looked nicer in pictures. They were closing up shop while we were still eating and they didn't close for at least another house and a half.

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2 years ago

Best açaí bowls!!! Beautiful and tasty! Love the vibe! Worth the Uber drive over! Service was great!

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2 years ago

Great view! Food was good, a bit pricey but quality made up for that. waiter was attentive and it's in a great area

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Good view of the sunset.. our waiter was excellent.. food fish stuffed with crab super good.

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3 years ago

Definitely a vibe. Amazing seafood and steaks. Servers and staff were very accommodating for the large group of 7 that we brought.

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What a view!! Just had some appetizers and drinks. They were all very good and had great service. We will be back.

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Your cuban sandwiches rocked, and your service was superb. A-1! Thank you!! I would recommend!

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4 years ago

Very good food and service. Outstanding location/ambiance. A do not miss right next to Mallory Square on the waterfront.

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Very beautiful sunset. Hostess was polite. Service was great. We sat and watched the sunset.

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3 years ago

Came for lunch a couple times and the food, drinks, and service was great each time. We would come back for sure

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5 years ago

Tourist trap. Regret this stop. New York stake and lobster, not the best...below average service, not even water was served without asking.

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