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Our lunch at Chef's Bistro was one of the best meals we had while visiting the area. Our waitress was very sweet and accommodated our requests. All of the ingredients for the poke bowl were fresh and delicious, and my husband also enjoyed his sandwich. There were many other menu items I would want to try when we return. The restaurant is pretty small, and the atmosphere is casual. There are a few tables outside, which I'm sure are needed as I'd imagine this place fills up fast at peak times.
I think they're in the process of moving perhaps because there's another location in the same shopping center that points you to this location. However this is an absolutely wonderful beach town bistro. Exactly what I'm looking for when I want fresh seafood by the ocean. If you don't read any further, just know that this is a must try. They got a few tables inside and about the same outside so space might fill up quick. The air conditioning on the inside wasn't working at the time I don't believe, so we opted to seat outdoors. It's wasn't an issue. Some island music makes the heat go away. Also helps when regulars are leaning over to tell you how great the food is. Our server was so lovely and helpful. Very earnest and willingly to answer any questions we had about the menu. Chef Justin every made an appearance, he was delightful as well. The food here is so thoughtfully prepared, the crab cake was big and crabby and just barely holding together, more of the stuff you want and less of the binders and flour. The bed of slaw it was on was the perfect compliment, the exact right amount of texture, sweetness, and lightness to balance the dish. The fish here was cooked perfectly. My red snapper was a good size portion along with all the other pieces to go with the Mediterranean style that I opted with. Could go on about every detail, but Absolutely will come back and recommend.
You have to go here. Chef Justin food is AMAZING!! I've eaten in places all over the world and this place ranks at the top. The depth of flavor and textures in my Grouper New Orleans was the best meal I've on the Emerald Coast. My wife had the Crusted Grouper which she is still raving about. Oh, and the best ever cheesy grits. You would never guess by looking at the outside they produce happiness for your mouth on the inside. Our waitress made our experience fun and was very knowledgeable about Chef Justin's food. Very well done Chef Justin and staff. We will DEFINITELY be back.
Stopped by this cute little place on our quest to find good restaurants we haven't tried. First of all, don't let the casual, cool, beach vibe fool you. When you enter, you think it's one of those cute little sandwich-burger places. It was hopping for a Sunday evening and the server was bustling to keep everyone happy. Be prepared to have your taste buds shocked and amazed! The dinner menu offers many high end options, bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. I had the grouper prepared piccata style. Every bite brought pure joy to my taste buds. Hubby had the Cajun Tortellini with grouper. Another work of art! The price is a little more than you would expect from the unpretentious vibe of the restaurant. But the deliciousness and portions are well worth it. It's actually the perfect blend! You can have the best of both worlds. A five star meal, that you can enjoy in your shorts or beach wear. Sometimes after a day on the beach, the last thing you want to do is go home and get dressed up for dinner. Pure genius for this area! We would love to see a little bigger happy hour menu. We can't wait to return:)
This was the best meal of my trip, by far. The ceviche was tangy with a hint of spice, served with a bed of crispy tortilla chips. Bright and crisp. The Thai shrimp and scallops was warming and filling, like comfort food. I can't wait until next year to go back. This was the best meal of my trip, by far. The ceviche was tangy with a hint of spice, served with a bed of crispy tortilla chips. Bright and crisp. The Thai shrimp and scallops was warming and filling, like comfort food. A free drink. I can't wait until next year to go back.
I stopped in for a quick bite to eat (around 4:45pm) before I had to be somewhere. It was easy for me to get a seat. Knowing I didn't have a lot of time, I ordered the Gulf Ceviche. It came out quickly and was pretty tasty. I think it could use a few more pieces of fish for the price as it seemed like I had ordered almost an exclusively chips and salsa dish. The chips were light and tasty.
Found this little gem scrolling through Yelp so thanks! I love going to off the beaten path restaurants that come highly recommended. This one did not disappoint. Chef's Bistro is located off of 30A on a little side street. We had no trouble parking but it was off season so who knows. As we approached we saw a chalkboard outside that said "Free Cocktails " tonight. We were even more excited to try it! This is an unassuming place. It's small with some wooden tables. There is one table with a nice padded banquette & that's where we sat on this rainy rare desolate night. You might want to call ahead for dinner during the busy season. Idk if they take reservations. Our server a lovely young man from Jamaica started us off with some cocktails. I ordered the margarita & that was the only disappointment of my experience & since it was free I'm not going to take it into consideration. My husband's mixed cocktail was good though. The menu here is Cajun inspired as the chef is from Louisiana. The chicken curry caught my eye as I love curry & don't have a chance to have it on a regular basis. I as for it with just a touch of spice. If you do not like spice then this is NOT for you. It was pretty spicy & I couldn't feel my lips but it was delicious. It was accompanied by a big timbale of rice and a side of the most delicious, beautiful looking fresh carrots I've ever tasted. My husband's dish was the winner. A large piece of blackened grouper atop tricolored tortellini with large shrimp in a Cajun cream sauce served with a large piece of garlic bread. This was a large dish & easily could have been shared but my husband ate it all saying it was fabulous & worth the price. When glancing at the menu the prices do seem high for a little luncheonette looking type of place but the food is superb & the portions are solid. So do take that into account. They do serve breakfast as well as lunch. The lunch menu & the prices are considerably less than dinner. I'd highly recommend when you've had enough of the typical seafood places on 30A to give this place a try.
Great place! You wouldn't look at the place and think such an amazing caliber of food would come from it. This chef knows his food. Simple food cooked and seasoned perfectly. Delicious pretzel bites unlike any I've had before. Best steak I've had in my life! Cooked perfectly medium. Even my rum punch was perfectly balanced. Worth. Every. Penny.
This was the first time eating at Chef's 30A Bistro and can honestly say I might not eat anywhere else! We were planning on going to Surfing Deer but decided to try here instead. We love the Surfing Deer but can tell you the food here wins hands down!! We now live here part of the year and am so glad we found this hidden gem. I had the Red Snapper topped with Ahi- Tuna..... Bon-Appetite!
1 year ago
This is a cool spot by the beach that I'm excited to see grow. I got the filet Oscar style and it was very good. My wife got redfish and she also enjoyed her meal. They had FREE cocktails during dinner! That alone will justify taking my wife here for dates because the value is just unbearable elsewhere. Be patient as they only have one server the times we've visited. But, get in early because seating is very limited. Very hopeful to see this restaurant grow and potentially expand. read more
The food was absolutely delicious. The service though was absolutely awful. One person was there doing everything (drinks , orders, sitting people down, etc). We got there at 6:30 and left 8:30...that's right and mostly service related issues. We were one of the first groups there of 6 and one of the last to leave not because we were sitting having a good time. 3 of us got our food finally and was almost completely done until the last 2 got theirs. It seems like they only had 2 people in the back working on food. You can't do this with 3 people successfully. I would have given a 1 star if the food wasn't absolutely delicious. read more
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Thank you Bryan! I had 2 people call off last night. I tried my best…
This is our 2nd annual Florida trip and could not pass up the chance to come back to Chef Bistro 30A. 2nd time around, doesn't disappoint! Check out our pics this time!- poke bowls again + more! And this time, invited a few friends out and they loved it too!! Food was excellent (we even had a few bites of the cheeseburger Justin cooked up for the kiddos). Not to mention, they had fresh pressed apple juice! Who does that! This place!! Keep up the great food and amazing atmosphere! read more
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Justin S.
Thank you I’m glad you visited us again! You guys are a blast and I…
Our lunch at Chef's Bistro was one of the best meals we had while visiting the area. Our waitress was very sweet and accommodated our requests. All of the ingredients for the poke bowl were fresh and delicious, and my husband also enjoyed his sandwich. There were many other menu items I would want to try when we return. The restaurant is pretty small, and the atmosphere is casual. There are a few tables outside, which I'm sure are needed as I'd imagine this place fills up fast at peak times. read more
I think they're in the process of moving perhaps because there's another location in the same shopping center that points you to this location. However this is an absolutely wonderful beach town bistro. Exactly what I'm looking for when I want fresh seafood by the ocean. If you don't read any further, just know that this is a must try. They got a few tables inside and about the same outside so space might fill up quick. The air conditioning on the inside wasn't working at the time I don't believe, so we opted to seat outdoors. It's wasn't an issue. Some island music makes the heat go away. Also helps when regulars are leaning over to tell you how great the food is. Our server was so lovely and helpful. Very earnest and willingly to answer any questions we had about the menu. Chef Justin every made an appearance, he was delightful as well. The food here is so thoughtfully prepared, the crab cake was big and crabby and just barely holding together, more of the stuff you want and less of the binders and flour. The bed of slaw it was on was the perfect compliment, the exact right amount of texture, sweetness, and lightness to balance the dish. The fish here was cooked perfectly. My red snapper was a good size portion along with all the other pieces to go with the Mediterranean style that I opted with. Could go on about every detail, but Absolutely will come back and recommend. read more
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Justin S.
We’re so glad you enjoyed our food! Thank you so much for your kind…
You have to go here. Chef Justin food is AMAZING!! I've eaten in places all over the world and this place ranks at the top. The depth of flavor and textures in my Grouper New Orleans was the best meal I've on the Emerald Coast. My wife had the Crusted Grouper which she is still raving about. Oh, and the best ever cheesy grits. You would never guess by looking at the outside they produce happiness for your mouth on the inside. Our waitress made our experience fun and was very knowledgeable about Chef Justin's food. Very well done Chef Justin and staff. We will DEFINITELY be back. read more
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Justin S.
Thank you Jody I’m glad you enjoyed!
2 years ago
Stopped by this cute little place on our quest to find good restaurants we haven't tried. First of all, don't let the casual, cool, beach vibe fool you. When you enter, you think it's one of those cute little sandwich-burger places. It was hopping for a Sunday evening and the server was bustling to keep everyone happy. Be prepared to have your taste buds shocked and amazed! The dinner menu offers many high end options, bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. I had the grouper prepared piccata style. Every bite brought pure joy to my taste buds. Hubby had the Cajun Tortellini with grouper. Another work of art! The price is a little more than you would expect from the unpretentious vibe of the restaurant. But the deliciousness and portions are well worth it. It's actually the perfect blend! You can have the best of both worlds. A five star meal, that you can enjoy in your shorts or beach wear. Sometimes after a day on the beach, the last thing you want to do is go home and get dressed up for dinner. Pure genius for this area! We would love to see a little bigger happy hour menu. We can't wait to return:) read more
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Justin S.
If I could give you a five star review for understanding the concept…
2 years ago
This was the best meal of my trip, by far. The ceviche was tangy with a hint of spice, served with a bed of crispy tortilla chips. Bright and crisp. The Thai shrimp and scallops was warming and filling, like comfort food. I can't wait until next year to go back. This was the best meal of my trip, by far. The ceviche was tangy with a hint of spice, served with a bed of crispy tortilla chips. Bright and crisp. The Thai shrimp and scallops was warming and filling, like comfort food. A free drink. I can't wait until next year to go back. read more
2 years ago
I stopped in for a quick bite to eat (around 4:45pm) before I had to be somewhere. It was easy for me to get a seat. Knowing I didn't have a lot of time, I ordered the Gulf Ceviche. It came out quickly and was pretty tasty. I think it could use a few more pieces of fish for the price as it seemed like I had ordered almost an exclusively chips and salsa dish. The chips were light and tasty. read more
2 years ago
Found this little gem scrolling through Yelp so thanks! I love going to off the beaten path restaurants that come highly recommended. This one did not disappoint. Chef's Bistro is located off of 30A on a little side street. We had no trouble parking but it was off season so who knows. As we approached we saw a chalkboard outside that said "Free Cocktails " tonight. We were even more excited to try it! This is an unassuming place. It's small with some wooden tables. There is one table with a nice padded banquette & that's where we sat on this rainy rare desolate night. You might want to call ahead for dinner during the busy season. Idk if they take reservations. Our server a lovely young man from Jamaica started us off with some cocktails. I ordered the margarita & that was the only disappointment of my experience & since it was free I'm not going to take it into consideration. My husband's mixed cocktail was good though. The menu here is Cajun inspired as the chef is from Louisiana. The chicken curry caught my eye as I love curry & don't have a chance to have it on a regular basis. I as for it with just a touch of spice. If you do not like spice then this is NOT for you. It was pretty spicy & I couldn't feel my lips but it was delicious. It was accompanied by a big timbale of rice and a side of the most delicious, beautiful looking fresh carrots I've ever tasted. My husband's dish was the winner. A large piece of blackened grouper atop tricolored tortellini with large shrimp in a Cajun cream sauce served with a large piece of garlic bread. This was a large dish & easily could have been shared but my husband ate it all saying it was fabulous & worth the price. When glancing at the menu the prices do seem high for a little luncheonette looking type of place but the food is superb & the portions are solid. So do take that into account. They do serve breakfast as well as lunch. The lunch menu & the prices are considerably less than dinner. I'd highly recommend when you've had enough of the typical seafood places on 30A to give this place a try. read more
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Justin S.
Thank you come see us again soon
2 years ago
Great place! You wouldn't look at the place and think such an amazing caliber of food would come from it. This chef knows his food. Simple food cooked and seasoned perfectly. Delicious pretzel bites unlike any I've had before. Best steak I've had in my life! Cooked perfectly medium. Even my rum punch was perfectly balanced. Worth. Every. Penny. read more
2 years ago
This was the first time eating at Chef's 30A Bistro and can honestly say I might not eat anywhere else! We were planning on going to Surfing Deer but decided to try here instead. We love the Surfing Deer but can tell you the food here wins hands down!! We now live here part of the year and am so glad we found this hidden gem. I had the Red Snapper topped with Ahi- Tuna..... Bon-Appetite! read more
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Justin S.
Thank you Jerry I’m glad you enjoyed
2 years ago
An intimate space with a laid back ambiance, Chef's Bistro 30A delivers on food and service. Our table enjoyed ceviche, Thai shrimp and scallops, lasagna and a special that included a perfectly prepared 8 ounce filet topped with a crab cake. Everything was delicious! read more
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Justin S.
Glad you enjoyed
2 years ago
Incredible food ! Lived here full time for 3 years & it's probably the BEST anywhere, seriously ! Free Cocktails is a plus; ) Owner Justin has got it goin' on ! read more
2 years ago
The best fish I've ever had, incredible waiter. The fish was so good, the sauce was amazing, and the saled was great. If you haven't eaten here before, it's a MUST. 12/10, waiter is very nice and helpful read more
3 years ago
Yum yum yum both my ribeye and husbands lasagne were both very tasty, great portions and the food was well seasoned and still warm! Will def be ordering again! read more
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Justin S.
We’re glad you enjoyed
2 years ago
Great place! Don't miss out on the experience! Great casual atmosphere with friendly staff. DELICIOUS!! We ate there several times while staying on 30A, can't wait to go back! read more
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Justin S.
Thank you Barb! It was a pleasure serving you
2 years ago
This place WILL NOT disappoint! The food was outstanding! A definite foodie restaurant with incredible creations. Crab cake- best I've ever had. Cajun tortellini had blackened grouper (which would have been a meal in itself) with a cream sauce - great shrimp, andouille, oh yeah, and the tortellini. A small little spot in Santa Rosa, worth the short drive from Destin. Don't expect a formal uppity restaurant, but do expect that level of food in a laid back place. (Bonus points for really good silverware.) read more
2 years ago
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Justin S.
I’ve been fighting with Apple Maps for a while now we’re trying to…
2 years ago
High quality ingredients with layers of flavor!! We visited this place on an evening where they had a large party before us. Not only was the staff charming, the food was exquisite! read more
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Justin S.
Glad you enjoyed Jessica
2 years ago
Great food and the chef/owner was very friendly, helped walk us through the menu. Very reasonable prices for the amount of food given. Smaller inside than many restaurants down in the area from my experience but was very comfortable and quaint. read more
4 years ago
Stopped in for breakfast, and we had the meat lovers omelet and the breakfast sandwich, we both loved our breakfast. It was fresh, hot and full of flavor, it was also a good size portion compared to some of the breakfasts we'd gotten around gulf place we felt like this was fresh and you got more than your moneys worth! We will return to try some of the lunch/dinner options! Service was also great! Returned here to try their dinner specials my husband and I got the mahi mahi and grouper with the mashed potatoes and side salads, all of it was amazing! Really great carry out option for dinner while staying at gulf place-food is hot, fresh, and so tasty! read more
4 years ago
If you are anywhere near you have to eat here. This is the best food in the entire area!!! I was lucky enough to overhear he made jerk chicken. Can I just say I've never had a better spicy dish in my life! I loved the jerk chicken poke bowl. This guy is a rock star chef!! read more
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Justin S.
Thank you! Imported pimento wood and scotch bonnet peppers made that…
2 years ago
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Justin S.
Thank you
2 years ago
I had a best time in this restaurant in my life It was certainly better than him well everything I could compare the food was on point I really like the food. The food was built in a very different design and I like how they managed to take time with the food. The service was pretty spot on. I met some pretty good people and let's just say that they were nice I like them I met one guy he was pretty funny. The ambiance it's a little short, but not too small. It's actually pretty good we sat outside but they were one of the workers case he was such a nice kid. I won't complain either this restaurant get a 10 out of 10. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
First time eating here - will most certainly be back. Food was delicious, service was exceptional as well. read more
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Justin S.
We’re glad you enjoyed
2 years ago
We caught them on a night. They were shorthanded. The atmosphere wasn't the greatest, but the food was delicious. The chef really knows how to pile flavor into a dish and the portion size will leave you full. read more
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Justin S.
Thank you
2 years ago
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I’m really sorry for that. Not our typical level of service. I’d be…
2 years ago
We ordered the grouper sandwich special and poke bowl. The grouper was grilled and on a toasted brioche bun. There was an attempt at a choron sauce that tasted like honey mustard - it did not work. The sandwich was fresh and the rest of the ingredients worked. I would have liked to see pickled onions instead of the large chunks of raw red onion to add a tart/citrus component. The poke bowl was good but could have used more ingredients. Loved the edemame and pineapple, not so much the tomatoes and thick cut onions. Cute place with good food and service. read more
2 years ago
The cutest little restaurant in the middle of Santa Rosa! Cannot recommend enough - an amazing breakfast AND lunch menu, and I always love a good juice. So good! read more
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Justin S.
Thank you
3 years ago
First time trying this restaurant and it is honestly a hidden gem in 30A!! We started with the crab cake appetizer and ordered the cioppino and Cajun tortellini for our mains. The food was absolutely delicious!! Highly recommend. And the owner is so kind and hospitable - wonderful service. Not to mention the wine selection is vast! Will absolutely be going back!! read more
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Justin S.
I’m so glad you enjoyed!
1 year ago
3 years ago
We had an incredible dinner last night at Chef's Bistro 30A! The food was awesome and service spot on! Can't wait to go back. read more
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Justin S.
Thank you Steve! We hope to see you again soon
3 years ago
If you haven't been to this little spot...you are missing out. We ate dinner here 3 nights and had breakfast here as well. The kettle chip crusted grouper was my favorite but everything we ordered was delicious. The Chef came out and ask each night if we had enjoyed our meal. The hostess was just as nice and friendly. I highly recommend. The food is cooked prepared to order. It's worth the wait. We will be back. read more
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Justin S.
Thank you we’re glad you enjoyed
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