Bistro V is our favorite "go-to" place. We like to sit at the bar - while bartenders make fabulous drinks. I often go to dinner with my menu already decided; however, I often end up ordering a scrumptious daily special that peaks my interes! Our kids make fun of us because even with a plethora of phenomenal restaurants in Birmingham, we always end up at Bistro V! read more

Our work group had lunch at Bistro V on 6/11, and it was very nice. This restaurant sits in the shopping center on the corner of Montgomery Highway and Tyson Drive in Vestavia Hills, next to Snapper Grabbers Restaurant. The restaurant is gorgeous, with beautiful artwork adorning the walls and cool tables all around. The second area of seating had a nice bar area and more gorgeous artwork on the walls. Our server was super kind and gave us time to review the menu while he shared the specials. I decided on the Fried Shrimp plate, which came with sweet potato fries and slaw. My coworkers got different things from the menu, and a couple of them asked for his recommendations. He said the crab cakes were amazing and also the scallops. It took about 20-25 minutes or so for all the food to be ready because we had a large party. Everyone at our table seemed to really enjoy their meal. My shrimp were perfectly seasoned and fried. The sweet potato fries had a good flavor to them. The slaw was a little more liquid than I am used to, but it was good. The only reason I cannot give the full 5 stars? Parking at lunchtime is ABYSMAL, and this was at 12:30pm (on the back side of lunchtime). We had to "fight" the Chick-Fil-A drive-thru traffic to turn into the parking lot for Bistro V. Then we had to circle the parking lot multiple times to find parking places. I finally found a place behind the Regions Bank to park and walk back to the restaurant. It was a mess out there. Other than the horrible parking, the food was great and the place was beautiful. I would definitely recommend you try it out! read more

Bistro V - Fried Shrimp Plate - New American Near Me - Vestavia Hills, Alabama

Convenient location Outside dining available ( viewing the parking lot) Energetic vibe Inventive fresh libation creations from the bar The menu selection is somewhat geared towards seasonal ingredients I have dined here several times with others who LOVE BistroV, I have found it to be satisfactory on salads, and the occasional appetizer, but generally find the entree offerings to be over seasoned and many times overcooked. On my last group dinner there I simply had the Boston Bibb Salad with a cup of the shrimp corn chowder, I found both satisfying. Our server was stellar, anticipating our needs and then giving us room to enjoy. Apologies for what might appear as a vague review... Many people seem to really enjoy the restaurant, and it seems to have an active clientele, I just haven't found a reason to initiate going back myself. read more

Met some friends for a birthday dinner. This place is a hidden gem in plain sight.. it's a cute restaurant. The service was good. They appear to have their regulars. I had the scallop risotto- scallops were cooked to perfection but I wasn't a big fan of the risotto- something was missing. Overall it was a nice evening. I would visit again. read more

Bistro V - Risotto - New American Near Me - Vestavia Hills, Alabama

Had a very pleasant time here again. Our waiter was able to answer our questions without asking. My sister had a decent birthday. Food was really good. Everyone liked what they got and said it tasted of high quality. I definitely put in a reservation for 8 because when I called the person said they needed to know if it would be 6 or 8 so they could get the table ready for us that day. I then said well definitely 8 because I thought better to have the extra table if our full group of 8 shows up. 7 of us did and hostess checked and said 6 her reservation said 6. I guess next time I was use resy or an app to make sure. They were able to add a chair but overall the place is a bit stuffy & louder than I remember. read more

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I recent met a friend here for dinner. This place is popular. I was glad we had a reservation. We were seated promptly, the interior is upscale casual. The seating was very comfortable. Our server was very professional and friendly. The food was absolutely fabulous. Craft cocktails are available. I enjoyed an excellent baked oyster appetizer that was reminiscent of dishes I've enjoyed at some fine Apalachicola oyster establishments. The fish of the day dish was fabulous. They have a nice array of seafood dishes with steaks and pasta available. read more

I had a great lunch at Bistro V the other day. I had the open faced pot roast sandwich, which is always a favorite of mine. It's really good. I believe my server's name was Sally. She is extremely nice. I hope to have her again one day. The restaurant is very nice. I have been here several times over the course of years and years. read more

10 of us visited for my wife's birthday and had a great experience. The food was excellent! Lots of different dishes were ordered - not a miss among them! This won't speak to most purple, but if you like fried chicken livers, their appetizer is perfectly cooked! The atmosphere is snug but pleasant...and the service was nothing short of terrific! Our server was personable, friendly, fun, knowledgeable, and very responsive. Great experience! Bistro V is worth a try...and we'll go back! read more

Another amazing dinner at our favorite restaurant! We have tried almost everything on the menu and are never disappointed! Once again the lemon drop martini was 10/10! We get it made either whipped cream vodka, they also use lemon cello. I had the crab ravioli this trip and was so happy I did. The pasta was homemade fresh and loaded with crab meat. The cream sauce was light and very flavorful that included shrimp. My husband had the scallops which were great as well. My daughter had a pasta dish that I didn't buy try but she thoroughly enjoyed. Any meal at Bistro V is always amazing, so go try all the things!! read more

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I was there today for lunch and I ordered Fried Oyster Salad (Fried Oysters, Poached Farm Egg, Cracklins, Baby Lettuces, Sherry Vinaigrette), although it's pricey, I still wanted to try and added additional fried oysters. I am a little disappointed because I couldn't even taste the oysters, no seasoning and the batter is so thick that the oysters disappeared. Server is nice, the ambience is okay. Now, this is just my personal opinion, I didn't like it especially for that price! read more

Bistro V - Fried Oyster Salad Fried Oysters, Poached Farm Egg, Cracklins, Baby Lettuces, Sherry Vinaigrette - New American Near Me - Vestavia Hills, Alabama

Such an amazing dinner with incredible food! I ordered the capellini with chicken- it was so flavorful and filling. It had artichokes, a tad bit of pesto, and an amazing plum tomato sauce. My mom ordered the shrimp and grits, and she says they're the best she's ever had. Not pictured were some desserts, chocolate chip bread pudding, blueberry cobbler, and Oreo ricotta cheesecake. I tried a bit of all 3 desserts but they were all too good to pick a favorite. Overall, the desserts and dishes we ordered tonight were a 10/10 and all the servers are so attentive and helpful. I'll definitely be back here for a nicer dinner soon. read more

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Always delicious and the service and ambience are great! I had the open face roast beef and my wife had the seafood.

Prompt seating despite Valentine day crowds. Awesome drinks. The menu was spectacular with many seafood options. The server was well informed and gave great recommendations. Will definitely be back! read more

A wonderful lunch today at Bistro V. I enjoyed the special; Fresh gulf Snapper seasoned to perfection over a bed of fresh seasonal succotash with a light drizzle of olive oil and lemon What flavors!! Service was great by Amanda. Very nice ambiance. Highly recommend! They also make reservations! read more

Bistro V - Gulf Snapper - New American Near Me - Vestavia Hills, Alabama

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Another excellent dinner at the Bistro V. We had baked oysters. Then for entrees we had snapper special , gnocchi bolognese and short ribs plus chocolate chip bread pudding. Luckily we took leftovers home. Ashley was a great waitress! read more

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I gave this place a five star review a couple of years ago, but it was a solid 3.5 to 4-star visit tonight. My drink: an old fashioned. Delicious and generous. My wife had a muddled strawberry drink called a Nico Smash or something like that. I got tipsy, she didn't. Appetizer: fabulous tomato stack. Really top notch. Main course: we split the fried shrimp. It was over cooked. Tough. Not up to their standard. Disappointing. Sweet potato fries: delicious. Value: meh. $89 for two drinks, an appetizer, and we split a main course. Service: not what it could have been. Atmosphere: doesn't compare well to Chez Fon Fon, but a friendly crowd. Mostly older, but we were there at 5ish and we aren't as young as we used to be. A solid 4-4.5 if the shrimp had been cooked better. Not much to do about the atmosphere, except get better art or more interesting things for the walls. read more

Bistro V has become one of my fav places to enjoy a solo meal. The ambiance is chic and lively, with lots of seating if you come with friends, though I tend to sit at the bar. I tried the ravioli during my first visit and it was amazing! I loved the cream sauce and the lemon flavor throughout. The crab claws were a great appetizer and there was plenty to share if you wanted. I tried some fish during my second visit and it didn't disappoint. It was flaky and flavorful, paired with another yummy sauce. The staff is always very friendly and informative. Multiple people checked in with me each time throughout my meal. While the place has been pretty full each time I went, it was never over crowded or so noisy that I couldn't enjoy my me time. Excited to continue trying more dishes on their menu! read more

Food was great! Service was adequate but I felt rushed and tolerated rather than welcomed.

Compared to our visit last year, was shocked at the crowd. Reservations definitely needed. My group enjoyed start to finish. Fan Favorites were the Fried Green Tomatoes, Tomahawk Pork Chop, Strawberry Shortcake, Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding, and of course started off w/ excellent cocktails. read more

Outstanding dinner. Oyster plate was wonderful and the snapper was delicious. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

The fried oyster salad was incredible. It was a perfect size for dinner and I'd go back again and again just for this dish. The service here was excellent. Ambiance is lovely if a bit cold. I also tried the crab cake entree and was very impressed by the portion size and the amount of crab in the cakes. I did find it to be a bit undercooked and in need of a bit more flavor, but I like strong flavor profiles. read more

Wow, what can I say? This was my first time dining at Bistro V. I can't believe the restaurant has been open for over a decade, and I knew nothing about it. The ambiance, service, and food were absolutely amazing. The fried green tomatoes, fried crab claws, and specialty oysters were DELICIOUS. I will return for the appetizers alone. While I wasn't a fan of the fettuccine in its entirety, the Alfredo sauce & crawfish was great. I would have preferred an all seafood fettuccine option instead of the sausage and chicken. We ordered 2-3 alcoholic beverages, unfortunately I don't remember the name, but they were good, slightly inconsistent on the taste, but good. I rate my experience a 9 out of 10 with 1 point being deducted for the fettuccine entree. This will become a new regular for me in the future. read more

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My first time trying Bistro V and certainly won't be my last! A few weeks ago , I ordered their Friday & Saturday shrimp boil feature for one and farmers market salad. I was really excited to try the salad because from the looks of the pics, it looked amazing & fresh! The superstar of the salad is the fried okra! This was some really fresh okra! Also on the salad were Roma tomatoes, black eye peas , corn on a bed of mixed greens. The salad came with a vinaigrette dressing . Nice salad! There's a option to add a protein (shrimp or chicken) but I didn't since I also ordered the shrimp boil for 1. The shrimp boil for came with potatoes , conecuh sausage, fresh corn on the cob and jumbo shrimp!! This boil was very flavorful! Served in an aluminum pan - a perfect for way to enjoy a shrimp boil! There was some complimentary fresh baked bread with my order as well. I wasn't expecting this , so this was a pleasant surprise! This review isn't 5 stars simply because when I placed my order by phone , I wasn't given any pickup instructions. There weren't any signs posted to point you in the direction for pickup . Thankfully when other patrons came to pick up , they formed a line on the side of the building , which was where the food was being brought out. The gentleman who took my phone order was really cool & the young lady who brought my order to the car was attentive and nice. This was my curbside experience. I'm really looking forward to the dine in experience soon! read more

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I went to this restaurant with a large group. Unfortunately our table was not ready due to another party however I will see they made up our wait time with their delicious entrees. I was able to taste their fried green tomato's, lemon drop martini and braised short rib. I was not a fan of the sour dough bread they bring to the table but that's likely a personal opinion. Let's just say the hubby and I will be going back for more. The short rib was beyond tender and with amazing flavor. read more

Bistro V - Red Wine Braised Short Ribs - New American Near Me - Vestavia Hills, Alabama

Had a great time at Bistro V. The food was amazing. They had a number of off menu specials that were equally as impressive as the menu items. I think this is a must do in Birmingham. By the way, the Fried Oyster Salad has plenty of oysters. read more

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Oh Yelp, it's Ladies Night! And, Bistro V's you are exactly what the ladies love. Good food, fellowship and Fun! For starters the bread, delicious! Fried green tomatoes, delicious! Um, 4 out of 5 ladies got those with zero complaints. CRAB CLAWS, Amazing! Then the drinks, 2 got Margaritas and 1 got a Cabernet, all were pleased. Then, we got all the meals. One fettuccine, one Snapper chef special, one burger, one oyster meal and I got the chicken piccata, Amazing dishes. Everything was good with no complaints. This is a first! Because, the ladies are meticulous and picky. But, Thanks to Ashley, her wonderful service was second to none. Keep doing what your doing Bistro V's. Y'all good and you all ready know, I'll be back. read more

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We tried Bistro V for the first time. Mike got the Braised Short ribs with sautéed spinach in a Demi Glaze with potatoes gratin and a Caesar salad. I had the Lobster Ravioli with Shrimp, sautéed spinach, corn, and crabmeat in a Lemoncello sauce. We got a free dessert for sitting at the High Tops instead of the standard table we had reserved. We opted for strawberry almond cobbler w/vanilla ice cream. We both tasted everything. I liked it all lol the braised ribs were very tender and had a good flavor. My ravioli was very very good. The lemoncello sauce was rich & full of flavor. The cobbler was good but different than the typical southern cobbler I'm used to. I didn't like it as well but still not bad. Mike didn't share my thoughts. He was not that impressed with the braised ribs. He said it's similar to roast but my Mississippi pot roast blows them out of the water. He didn't care for my Ravioli either. He said the shrimp was good and he loved the lemoncello sauce. He said the cobbler was alright but like me he prefers a traditional southern cobbler. Now we are just waiting for our movie. read more

Bistro V - New American Near Me - Vestavia Hills, Alabama

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I thought my lunch at Bisrto V on Wednesday was excellent. I'm going out on a limb and guessing the"V" stands for Vestavia. I had a hamburger with blue cheese and bacon. It was a big burger that was loaded with flavor. I requested my patty cooked medium, and it came out a bit more "done" than I prefer. Parts of the burger had a bit of a char but I actually liked. The burger was dressed beautifully with a tomato slice, chopped lettuce, and a dill pickle (sliced lengthwise). The crispy bacon and sprinkling of blue cheese were salty and a tasty combination. I chose the onion fries as my side and they were yummy. This a unique prep that is somewhere between French fries and onion rings. Two thumbs up here. Lunch entrees will run you between $11 and $17. A little higher than my typical lunch, but reasonable based on my experience. Nice atmosphere, great service, and quality foodstuff. Our waitress told us that they serve the best fried oysters in town. I love oysters so I've made a mental note to come back in the next month that contains an "r". Bon appetite. read more

Bistro V - Good Burger - New American Near Me - Vestavia Hills, Alabama

Great experience, wonderful meal & excellent service!! Our "simple" meal of Bisque & Salad were just right for us after a weekend away from home. We will return!! read more

Anyone who knows me knows that I'm a huge fan of rustic furniture. I love it when a restaurant successfully blends old looking tables and chairs with new modern finishes; and because of that and the wonderful tasting food, Bistro V has become one of my favorite restaurants in Vestavia Hills. So because my beautiful date is still COVID conscious, we sat outside on the patio and enjoyed a wonderful breeze while also enjoying a delicious mimosa. I ordered the grilled shrimp po boy with sweet potato fries; though I wasn't very satisfied with the portion sizes, it was amazing. My date, quite the seafood lover herself, was blown away at amazing taste of her scallops. But again, portion sizes just aren't that great. We had a wonderful time here and if you are in the hills of Vestavia and looking for a semi filling meal, try Bistro V..... I think you'll enjoy it. read more

Bistro V - Grilled Shrimp po boy - New American Near Me - Vestavia Hills, Alabama

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This was a great spot for lunch. The dish was delicious. Loved the white wine sauce. The staff was also very friendly. read more

Bistro V - Shrimp And Grits This dish was absolutely delicious, the white wine sauce tied the dish. Loved it! - New American Near Me - Vestavia Hills, Alabama

Loved everything about this place. Service, food and atmosphere were all great. we will be back!

The food and service was exceptional ! A fun and welcoming place ! I will definitely be going back often!

We didn't eat here but I assume its good. This review is to inform people that you need a reservation to sit at the bar. We tried to go last night, restaurant and bar were not full, but we were turned away because the bar seats were reserved. All good, just an fyi. read more

Didn't live up to the hype for a steak dinner, most of the foods flavor overpowered by one thing or another on the dish

We enjoyed a variety of dishes from the lunch menu. The most popular I've enjoyed have been the shrimp and grits, beef with gravy or the oysters. I wasn't too impressed with the crab cakes this time. The salads are fresh and crisp. The bread pudding is very different. It's topped with chocolate dripping, not too sweet. The staff was very friendly. read more

Bistro V - Bread pudding with chocolate topping and ice cream - New American Near Me - Vestavia Hills, Alabama

excellent food and service! At first a little worried they weren't open as it looked closed from the outside, but we were quickly seated (had reservation from Opentable) and got our water and bread. I had the chicken piccata- if it's on the menu I will always order it at a restaurant- and it might just be one of the best I've had! Only critique is it could've used a little extra sauce on the plate! My guest had the risotto and liked it saying the scallop was cooked perfectly. Portion size was a bit small for the price. read more

Bistro V - Chicken piccata- sun asparagus for spinach - New American Near Me - Vestavia Hills, Alabama

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I try to frequent Bistro V when I can get a crew together for Friday's at lunch time. I love the dining area at Bistro, its clean, bright, and refreshing! The food and staff are consistent also. The best plate on the menu is the open faced roast beef sandwich and if its ever removed I will not be okay!!! It is 11/10, I haven't found anything anywhere else that compares. It comes with the best mashed potatoes, onion straws and the beef gravy.... man oh man. Bistro also serves warm delicious bread before entrees which everyone loves. Their salads are great too! If you have guests in town or if you need to take a colleague out for food, Bistro is your place! read more

Bistro V - Open faced roast beef sandwich - New American Near Me - Vestavia Hills, Alabama

Everything was great. Good food, good service, good ambiance. Very attentive waiter. They honored my reservation.

Emily was our friendly and attentive waitress who kept our iced water topped off. Fresh flowers on the table. Open roast beef sandwich with mashed potatoes and onions looked great. I chose the $20 fried oyster salad. Six nice plump fried oysters but too much sherry vinaigrette and not enough spring greens. read more

Bistro V - Fried oyster salad with poached egg, bacon and spring greens with sherry vinaigrette. - New American Near Me - Vestavia Hills, Alabama