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Bistro V

3.9 (152 reviews)
ModerateNew American
Closed • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Risotto
Yasmin Y.

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.

Fried Oyster shrimp Plate
Ranita S.

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.

Lunch menu
Gina H.

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!!

Fried Oyster Salad Fried Oysters, Poached Farm Egg, Cracklins, Baby Lettuces, Sherry Vinaigrette
Iseo Y.

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!

Fettuccine
Emily C.

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.

Gulf Snapper
Sheri C.

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!

Baked oysters.
Kathryn S.

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!

Fettuccine
Raven R.

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.

Red Wine Braised Short Ribs
Jasmine M.

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.

Scallops and Grits
Omar S.

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.

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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.

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

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

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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

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Bistro V - newamerican - Updated May 2026

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