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    Farrar's Bistro

    4.1 (354 reviews)
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    FARRAR'S BISTRO ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
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    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Coconut shrimp with really tasty dipping sauces sorry we took the picture before we devoured 2 1/2 of the shrimp lol
    Liz W.

    We went for a happy hour and we were not disappointed! Our server was sweet and welcoming and just wonderful. I'm so bummed I can't remember her name. We split the pulled pork sandwich, the coconut shrimp, and the spring salad and it was all delicious. And the margarita was better than anything I've had in a very long time super fresh. They make their homemade juice and mix there. Highly recommend! And we will be back

    Reese's brownie sundae gluten-free
    Angela C.

    Gluten free review: We stopped at Farrar's Bistro to get a bite and a drink and it didn't disappoint! We got the steak bites topped with fried onions, fried chicken bites, and a wedge salad. I give the chicken bites a 5 out of 5. They were juicy and full of flavor. The steak bites I give a 4 out of five a little chewy but I would order them again (the fried onion on top is gluten free), the wedge salad was delicious as well. I give it a 5 out of 5. The gorgonzola dressing was Devine! Thick and full of flavor... And for the topper, Ghostfish beer! Then at the end our wonderful server stated they had a yummy Reese's brownie sundae! I felt like I was cheating but nope! It was gluten free (not dairy free). The ambience is warm and comforting. If you were even remotely close to this area, I would definitely stop in. The service is great. The food is great. Everything is great. Head that way and thank me later!

    Maple old fashioned
    Jen V.

    What a great little gem in Felida! I had driven by this restaurant so many times yet never stepped in, and boy was I missing out! I'm comparing to what I would expect out of a local restaurant not a downtown spot or big city spot. Food 4/5: - the deviled eggs are to die for - salmon ceasar salad was delicious and fresh - meat loaf was pretty good! Better than most meat loafs but not mind blowing - creme brûlée cheesecake was divine Service: 3/5 Pretty good! A few hiccups but overall attentive Cocktails: 5/5 - really creative menu and the old fashioned is one of the best I've had Ambiance: 5/5 - definitely a top spot for a date night or dinner with friends but I also felt just fine having my kiddo there

    Ribeye
    Cindy R.

    Delicious food. Lovely ambience. Close to home. Ordered Italian Chopped Salad for appetizers. Large portion. Enough for my husband and I. Entrees we ordered were the ribeye and salmon. We turned it into a surf and turd by asking for an extra plate. Wanted to have dessert, but we were stuffed. Next time we'll forego the salad so we can try the creme brulee cheesecake. Will be back. Next time we'll try to chicken pot pie and their meatloaf. Heard great things about both. CHEERS to great food at a popular neighborhood spot!

    Dirty carafe
    Tina T.

    First time in, most likely the last. We've been wanting to try Farrar's for a while now given the good reviews, and the menu looked promising. I'll start with the food - with the wide range of menu options I expected there to be some experience in the kitchen. Unfortunately, both our plates fell short. Some call outs - the broccoli was so hard I could barely cut it with my knife, pork was dry, and the macaroni mostly flavorless, but stale as well. I won't get into the details on the rest, since everyone has an off night. The bigger issue was how dirty the glassware was. The carafe of water they placed on our table had visible dirt on the rim. Same with the glass of beer - visible caked on gunk inside the glass. I'm always willing to overlook mediocre service, and even food, but never cleanliness.

    Malika U.

    I've been wanting to check this place out for months now and finally has the opportunity to do so last night. It's quite a drive for us but my husband and I couldn't think of anywhere else to go so we decided to finally make it out this way. We got there around 7:30 or so and the restaurant was super busy so we sat in the bar, which was also super packed and busy. We got lucky and were able get the last 2 seats at the bar top that just opened up. The place is kinda dark, parking lot is super small. Such great customer service! We were greeted right away by the bartender who quickly wiped down the bar top for us. He was so nice and so friendly and gave us time to look over the menu without us feeling rushed. I believe his name is Reese? That's what was on our receipt. Had 2 drinks and an entree and appetizer and everything was so good! But also pricey! The food we ordered was so flavorful and seasoned well. We will definitely be back to try other things on the menu!

    Melody M.

    Adorable with great soft lighting. The bar is a cool space with the restaurant more intimate. The drinks were fantastic for me and my date. The food was also amazing except the Alfredo was bland but ok. The rest of the food was so good and it wasn't my order so still 5 starts for me. The salmon wontons are worth coming back!!!!

    Jason V.

    This place has been on my to-do list for a long time, so I'm glad my wife and I were able to make it out last week. I wasn't really even sure what to expect from the cuisine here, as "bistro" has turned out to mean a lot of different things over the years, in our experience. Other than a somewhat aloof hostess who gave off a bit of a grumpy vibe, service was timely and competent. My wife went with the pulled pork sandwich, and while I waffled over about four different entrées, I decided to be a basic bitch and order the cheeseburger; at the very least, it gives me a good baseline to judge a restaurant's competence. We also split the smoked salmon wontons, and a cocktail apiece. Everything arrived at the table in the correct order, and in due time. The wontons were utterly fantastic; that Thai cream cheese should be sold on store shelves, because it would fly off of them...it's that good! The pulled pork was everything my wife wanted it to be: among the best she'd ever had, she claimed. And my basic burger? Not basic at all. Perfectly juicy, and will all the right touches of condiments in the correct quanities. If I don't have to ask you for a bottle of A1 steak sauce, it's a damn good burger. Even the slice of pickle that accompanied it was above the bar! Looking at images of other entrées that have come and gone over the years, it's obvious that Farrar's Bistro keeps things fresh, seasonal, and never rests on their laurels. That explains why they've managed to stick around for so many years, and collect as many accolades accolades and great reviews as they have. I'm only sorry that we haven't stopped in sooner, but I'm sure that we will be back regularly to try out new things. I mean, I still have to redeem myself for ordering such a basic dish, at the very least.

    Chicken
    Kayla W.

    10/10 absolute gem of a place. Outdoor seating is stunning, I have yet to try something that isn't amazing. Hugo spritz, sweet potato fries, eggs, steak bites, you name it and it's got my stamp of approval.

    With my honey on a date
    Julia K.

    Loved the food, we were comfortable outside on the patio. Staff was polite and timely

    Restaurant entrance
    Lori H.

    Such a cute place with delicious food and warm, friendly staff! We stopped in for lunch around 12:30 on a Saturday. We opted to sit outside on their gorgeous patio. They have sails across the top, making for a nice amount of shade. Our only gripe was the air handler out on the patio...it was blowing warm air and made some weird noises. It needs some sort of vertical ventilation system or an encasement around it. It wasn't bothersome enough not to return, just a little annoying. Our server, Ashlyn H, was wonderful! She was so friendly, smiley, and attentive. She had a wonderful personality. We haven't found that much when dining out lately. It's sad because I don't think some servers realize how much their service can make or break the dining out experience. Props to Ashlyn! We ordered the Caesar salad ($12) with steak bites ($15), grilled cod tacos ($12 for 2 tacos), GOW IPA ($7 for pint) and the triple chocolate cake ($10) with a scoop of Tillamook vanilla ice cream ($3). Everything was delicious! Loved the Caesar dressing, and the steak bites were cooked perfectly. My husband thought they lacked grill marks, but the flavor was there. He enjoyed his fish tacos. He liked the cajun seasoning on the cod. We both devoured the triple chocolate cake with whipped cream, ice cream, and sliced strawberries...so yummy! Overall, we really enjoyed our time here. The service, food, and atmosphere will definitely entice a return visit. Would highly recommend!

    Smoked Salmon Wontons
    Vianca P.

    Super dead for a Friday night, but all good. There was live music outside, but we opted to dine indoors due to the heat from the day. Our server was the bubbly woman at the front who also sat us. The smoked salmon wontons were a different taste. The Thai cream cheese (and other spices) gave the dish a sweet taste overall, but still good to enjoy. The sauce on the chicken teriyaki bowl was light and flavorful, not thick like many others. The Steak Fritesta was great as pictured. I don't think I would have enjoyed the fries on top. And the aioli was very mayonnaise forward, but the black bean salsa was excellent!

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