People haven't met the jerk that own the place!!! The food is good (overpriced) and the service is good. I will leave if the owner is there!

This was quite possibly the worst dining experience I've ever had. The service was so cringe and awful. We ordered our drinks, and it took a while to get back to us because the waitress was doing other things in between. For reference, we were one of four small parties in the restaurant. I've worked in the service industry so I understand wanting to optimize your time. However, when ordering, I asked a question about a menu item and the waitress walked away to go ask someone about the question (and stopped taking our order) I asked and did not come back after asking the question. Instead, she greeted another table and took their order and brought another table their check, and some other things and it was about 10 minutes later that she finally came back to take our order. When she came back, we asked another question about the menu because we have dietary restrictions and allergies and she was pressuring us to get the food item that we couldn't eat and asked us why we didn't want that item and if we were on a diet, which is totally inappropriate. She had to go to the back to ask the chef another question about the menu and then came back many minutes later, and we finally ordered. After that she came back another five or so minutes later, confirming the order (and confirming it incorrectly) because she forgot what we ordered. When she came back to refill my drink, she apologized and said she was a dumb blonde to me (a blonde) and my blonde partner which was awkward and kind of rude. She kept trying to start a conversation with us every time after that when she came to the table and at that point we were frustrated by the interactions and really didn't want to talk. She kept trying to ask us about where we are from, what we have planned for the day, why we were visiting in town, what we should be doing in Ocean Springs in Biloxi and asking a lot of personal questions. That was just really uncomfortable because I think she was just trying to win us over at that point. Normally, we are super friendly and happy to chat with a waitress or literally anyone we don't know, but this interaction was just intrusive and awkward, especially when she commented that we aren't chatty people. Hello, we were not chatty because we were having a terrible experience and we were so uncomfortable that we just wanted to leave. I'm sorry, but I'm not going to tell you all the details of my life after you've made me extremely uncomfortable and have wasted my time. I then had to watch our food sit in the window for 10 minutes before my partner got up and asked her to bring it to us. She said she was waiting on my partner to finish his salad (which he had finished 10 minutes ago) before bringing the food. You would ever prioritize cold food over hot food but our food came cold, and it was really unpleasant. Our food finally came, and it honestly was not good either. I got a chicken, bacon, avocado wrap, and the avocado was way over ripe and tasted really bad. The chips were good however. That is the one positive besides the nice ambience in the restaurant. I was so uncomfortable and ready to leave that I didn't even want to sit and eat my food. I boxed it up and brought it with me. I've never thought "wow I just want to leave and not pay for this meal because I've had such a bad experience" until today. Of course I paid, but this is the only time that I've never left a tip in my entire life, and trust me, I've had some really bad dining experiences and still left a little something. I am so upset by the interactions that I had there, the lack of professionalism, and the quality of the food. I'm usually not one to leave a long rant, one star review, but trust me on this, you do not wanna go here and have the same experience I did. read more

Downtown Bistro - Brown avocado in the wrap - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Gulfport, Mississippi

I love the Downtown Bistro for their atmosphere and ambience. They chose somewhat of a black and white movie theme with old movie pictures on the walls and even playing on the TVs. We have really enjoyed the food and the drinks at Downtown Bistro. They have a fantastic, fancy grilled cheese sandwich and I believe they make their potato chips fresh. Be sure to try their old-fashioned as it is well-made. read more

I love the atmosphere at this restaurant in Downtown Gulfport. My friends and I meet here for dinner and really enjoy the live music. There are great events and the food and atmosphere is top notch. My dad is a cigar aficionado, so this is where I am able to come in Gulfport to pick out some things for Dad that he really enjoys. My favorite cocktail is their 1234 martini and the Cuban sandwich is absolutely delicious. I will definitely be back. read more

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this place is in downtown Gulfport just a few doors north of the oyster House restaurant. It is a small place with room for some music some nights it they have a small kitchen where they can make the few items on the menu. It has a fully stocked bar the service is excellent. The surroundings are comfortable, and it makes a great place to sit around and talk with friends. read more

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Food was fantastic!! Very very fresh ingredients and oh so tasty! The salads were so fresh and lots of good quality ingredients! LOVED the duck bites! Very nicely decorated and great atmosphere! Our bartender, Robin, did a fantastic job and was so friendly and engaging! We had a wonderful time and will definitely be back very soon! Highly recommend! read more

Stopped by just to check it out for a minute and ended up staying for hours! Great food, great music and the staff is awesome! Chip made the best drinks that had us not wanting to leave. We had the famous grilled cheese and boudin egg rolls-SO GOOD! Check them out on FB for each week's schedule. read more

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The best food, ambience, and service in gulfport. The perfect place for a date. Food and service is excellent. The humidor is a unique and classy touch. The bar and drinks are perfect. 10/10. read more

Totally surprised with this one! They hit the trifecta with great, and friendly, staff, delicious food, and live music. They sell cigars but you must smoke them outside which worked out because the weather was perfect. Try the Cuban sandwich if you go. read more

First visit with friends, and this will immediately be in our rotation of great restaurants. Enjoyed 3 small plates, and the duck was beyond amazing. Everything from scratch with thought and care. If you enjoy wonderful flavors, fun menu, great service and a cool ambiance, please pay them a visit. Cheers. read more

The power of the press: after reading about this new spot in Gulfport our newly formed Ocean Springs restaurant club made Downtown Bistro our first adventure. The review in Smart News was right on pointe. My husband and I decided to follow the recommendations made in the article and ordered accordingly. The blackberry grilled cheese with homemade garlic Parmesan potato chips was outstanding. The duck bites left us wanting another plate as they were so memorable. We even had the recommended Old Fashioned cocktail which was not only delicious but expertly prepared by the adorable restaurant manager with the darling chapeaux who also served as our waiter that evening. As we went on a Thursday night to avoid the weekend crowds, we had the opportunity to engage with the chef, Brian and another kitchen staffer. Downtown Bistro should definitely be on your list of restaurants to try. The ambiance and food left one wanting to return. read more

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Been here twice already since it opened, and both times it was amazing. The owner makes a strong drink (plus in my book), food is amazing, great service, and ambience. Been on the coast for 5 years now & this place is now got to be in my top 3 restaurants. Can't say it enough how good the food, and atmosphere is. Do yourself a favor and go here before anywhere else in downtown Gulfport. read more

Always friendly, drinks are excellent. Cozy comfy ambiance. Definitely recommend for a chill night with significant other or friends.

Atmosphere great, Service outstanding, food was good. Had Wednesday night steak special. Nice flavor and taste read more

Fantastic upscale atmosphere with top notch liquors including Blantons, 1792 and K Luke. You can purchase a cigar and sit outside enjoying the view and passerby as the amazing staff takes care of your every service need with a smile and efficiency. Many Saturday nights there is live entertainment and you will always feel welcomed like you would be at your favorite uncles house. read more

Ambiance was cute and quaint with live music, a little too loud. It was hard to have conversation. It took over an hour and a half to receive our food. I ordered the BlackBerry grilled cheese. The only thing I could taste was the jalapeños. read more

Delicious food, really good burger, good potato salad, great drinks. 16 more characters, f-ing yelp.

the duck bites are amazing! The au gratin is amazing! the service is amazing!! I repeat this place often

This place has a warm and friendly atmosphere, the staff is friendly, but professional. The bar has a glam vibe with a bit of nostalgia, and the food was delicious and well prepared. Everyone was welcoming and happy you are there. The mixologist is experiencing and knows how to prepare a "good" drink. I can't say enough about Downtown Bistro! Try it you'll love it, my friends and sure did. read more

Great Cuban Sandwich. Great atmosphere. Very friendly staff. I recommend it highly if you are in Gulfport. We will be back.

Love this place. The owner is very welcoming, and the entire staff is super helpful. Can't recommend enough. Looking forward to coming back.

Gave this place a try yesterday, went late afternoon. We were the only ones inside, a few outside enjoying the great weather. We ordered the blackberry bacon grilled cheese and the cuban sandwich. Both were delicious. The grilled cheese was a sweet smoky surprise in a sandwich that worked well together. I've tried to find a good cuban sandwich on the coast for 3 years now. I learned to love them when we lived in Key West. And for the 1st time I walked away satisfied. It was pretty close to perfect. Both sandwiches were accompanied by parmesan chips and a pickle. The chips could have used a little salt,, but still good. The homemade pickle surprised me. I'm usually a snob about dill pickles, but this one at first tasted a little like a bread/butter pickle, then the dill flavor surfaced followed by the kick of some red pepper flakes. It had a unique flavor. It's on 25th Ave so parking is a little dicey but there are parking lots a short walk from the bistro. Oh yeah, they also have cigars, bourbon and offer tastings! Definitely intend to go back. read more