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George Bistro + Bar

4.6 (1.9k reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Lobster roll no lobster barely 2 ounces! Ugh!
Jeff B.

Bummed about our visit. Got the lobster roll and side salad. The lobster roll was 90% bread 4 cucumber slices and romaine to fill it in with 5 little lobster knuckles no variety of meat in my Pic what you see is what you get. Hot lobster cold cucumber and romaine to fill it up makes no sense. They serve it like they are hiding the amount which is nothing. My wife and I sent both of ours back. The manager said they do 2-2.5 ounces of lobster on each roll! What?! The side salad was lettuce with balsamic that's it. For 30 bucks I'd expect more and better quality lobster highway robbery. The drinks are good we changed to the burger and lamb burger which were just meh. We won't be back...

Dill - Jalapeno Shrimp
Cynthia D.

The food the service and the ambiance is perfect every time. We are so excited every time we walk into George's Bistro.

Seared Scallops
Tiffany T.

Stopped in for a late lunch early dinner. Sat at bar Cameron was our bartender. He was very attentive and gave good recommendations. I had the black cherry mule and my husband burnt fashioned both were delicious. I had scallop entree with fresh peas and snap peas. It was delicious cooked perfectly. My husband the filet with asparagus and potatoes. The potatoes were like nothing we have ever had very crispy and delicious. His steak was cooked exactly as he ordered. Very clean and neat lighting inside. They have a large outdoor seating area too.

Filet Mignon
Emily L.

STEAK!!!!!! Good!!! Truffle fries Parmesan ‼ asparagus, pickled ONIONS beef carpaccio good GOOD

Bonita-s Lobster Roll
Kassie L.

My family and I absolutely loved our brunch at George this morning! We sat on their beautiful covered patio (which also had heaters around for colder days). Everything we ate was very good. We started with the chef's special pear tart, and it was a much more savory dish than we were expecting, but it was delicious. The avocado power bowl and smoked salmon tartine were my personal favorites, and my sister is bias to the bread pudding benedict. There were so many other dishes on the menu that sounded great, they truly have something for everyone. Next time, I'd want to try one of their many specialty coffees- we saw a few tables drinking them and they looked great. Our waitress was attentive and super nice, but I think it was a bit overkill to have her recite every detail about all of the specials. It was too loud on the patio that it was hard to hear, and there were so many specialty dishes and details that we forgot most of what she said by the end. Would have been better to just print out the specials on a separate menu that we could view and ask questions if needed.

Shrimp - Grits
Anna T.

The brunch menu has a fantastic assortment of interesting selections. One of the best beef carpaccios I have had and loved the large flakey Parmesan on the truffle fries. Had great service and a very nice ambiance. Cant wait to go back and try more items on their menu.

Tony S.

Pretty good ambiance. Food was ok, our overall experience was not worth the price. When I made reservations I indicated it was a special occasion, the waiter asked if it was a special occasion and I informed him that it was, it seemed everyone just wanted to know for no special reason. There was no acknowledgment at all. While efficient, our waiter never smiled or made any small talk with us. We are more warmly greeted and more enthusiastically served at Rio Bravo, which is a mere fraction of the price with better tasting food.

Dai D.

We ate here after my friend's graduation ceremony. I see why she chose this place; our experience lived up to all the good reviews. I love that George's changes its menu with the seasons. The sweet potato horchata is delicious. Sweet potatoes & horchata are two of my favorite things, so I was excited to try it! It was delicious & I finished it before we even got our entrees. It's like sweet potato pie in a cup. I asked for it without the alcohol & it was still a hit. So good. This pasta was some of the best I've had in a while. The noodles are made in-house & I enjoyed how flavorful the sautéed mushrooms are. I asked for blackened shrimp & while they were a bit salty, they complemented the dish overall. I wish I still lived in the area because if so, there are other drinks & dishes I would've tried, such as the apple cider matcha & short rib ravioli. The restaurant is also well-decorated & our server was warm & nice, but service was slow at times. I ran out of water & waited about 10 minutes for more. Also, after we got boxes to pack our food up, it took a little while for our server to return with the checks. Overall, the ambience here is warm & the food was tasty. Everyone in our party of 5 loved their meals & drinks.

Blueberry Cheesecake Highball

Went to George for a cute date night and it did not disappoint! Our server was attentive, personable, and funny. I ordered two different cocktails (one seasonal and one dessert) and both were delicious. For food, we ordered the mini crab cakes. They were yummy but a tad bit dry. A little bit of lemon juice helped though! For entrees we got the pork chop and the Alfredo pappardelle with blackened shrimp. SO good! My date loved the pork chop and the Alfredo was next level. Would go back again just for that. Finally for dessert we got the earl gray creme brulee and the sticky toffee pudding. Both 10/10!

Brunch
Melony R.

Went for brunch and it was my first amazing visit. I'm always pleasantly surprised when I get fantastic service and real chef made food made from great ingredients in Pensacola because there are so many places that just don't give a damn here when you're not downtown or East Hill. George is the exception. It turns out the founders are originally from New York so that makes sense. The restaurant looks like an old house that was turned into a restaurant right on ninth Avenue. I went to college here but I can't remember what was here but I think it was some sort of an eye establishment previously?? Either way, I'm glad George took its place! Anyway, it's super cute with a wraparound porch and outside seating. We sat inside and the hostess put us in a nice quiet corner. Our server was delightful. She described everything deliciously and I wanted almost everything she offered, but I'm trying to lose the 20 pounds I've gained since I became a nomad, so I opted for the coastal omelette that she said was her fave and I was already eyeballing. It certainly didn't disappoint. It was STUFFED with blue crab meat. They didn't scrimp!!! it also contained blackened shrimp, but you could really see the crab! The green sauce wasn't too heavy; perfect so that you can taste all ingredients. Not overpowering, just complimentary. My husband got the lobster Benedict and it was equally fabulous. We ended up sharing so I got one of his Benedict and he got half of my omelette. This is the first time in Pensacola that I got an eggs Benedict that was done perfectly! French technique for sure! Everyone else here, including chains like First Watch makes eggs Benedict too runny and when you ask for a medium, they overcooked the yolk. George does it right!! This is probably my new place for breakfast when I have to be in Pensacola. So before we got our mains HubbyStanks got a fall feels drink called "get figgy with it." So cute garnished with a dehydrated orange slice. We also got the pair and fig ricotta that came with ciabatta bread and we both agreed we could come in just for that! I'll definitely be back for the great atmosphere, Chef, server and food!!! Everything was perfect!

Tiramisu yummy.  Winsome made us a special dessert for our anniversary.
David M.

Once again George Bistro + Bar has delivered. My beautiful bartender/waitress/hostess Terra was exceptional. She was skilled in her craft and expertly knowledgeable of the menu. I was left well satisfied and wanting more. Highly recommend the scallops and the new Manhattan. Author David Moon. Books on Amazon: Zomosapiens, Scales of Justice

The Savory Bread Pudding Benedict*
Frank H.

We are new to the area and had heard that this was a place that we must put on our list. So I made a reservation and I strongly suggest that because it was packed when we arrived. The establishment is so nice and the decor is very relaxing. The host greeted us immediately and gave us some nice compliments also. We were escorted to our seats and server Tatum was there waiting. She introduced herself and told us a little about the restaurant and what they specialize in. She told us about the specials and took our drink order. We ordered the savory bread pudding Benedict and the Bonita's lobster roll both came with hand cut Parmesan truffle fries. Let's start with the bread pudding. Wow, isn't your ordinary bread pudding. If you don't like bread pudding, you will love this one! It starts with a special type bread they make and thick cut bacon is baked all through it. Then it's topped with a poached egg with a special hollandaise sauce. Every bite was full of flavor and I hate I ate it so fast. The lobster roll was so tender and buttery. The roll was fresh a little toasty just enough for a little crunch when you bite. The fries, I never had hand cut fries that taste so good. The fresh Parmesan cheese and truffle oil took them over the top. They really take time to pay attention to detail. If you haven't eaten here yet, you must put this one high on your list. I'm looking forward to my next review!!!!

Duck
Jason C.

We visited in September for my birthday dinner & had a great meal! Ambiance is on the nicer end of casual, & the service was excellent all night. We ordered the crispy artichokes, the duck, & the lamb chops. Huge shoutout for the complimentary birthday tiramisu & thank you to the staff for making it a special evening! Quality of the food was definitely fine-dining level! The duck & lamb was cooked and seasoned perfectly & the flavors & textures of each dish complemented each other extremely well. I will say even though we expected smaller portions, they were smaller than what we would have liked given the price range. If they had added one more piece to each main item on the dish, it would've been more proportionate. Overall, still recommend for a special night out! Just maybe splurge a little more & get an extra appetizer or entree to share!

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Food and service was both amazing would highly recommend to anyone wanting a date night/special occasion.

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Is this restaurant kid-friendly?

Yes.

Is there a dress code?

Unfortunately no

Is there a private space for a rehearsal dinner? 25 people?

Yes I would say you can make it outside underneath with the night lights would be very pretty They could gate it off . Just an idea .

Can you make a reservation for a party of 10?

Yes. As long as you call ahead of time so they can fit all your guests.

Is there a Happy Hour?

Yes there is, not sure of the time, but usually it starts around 3 or 4 and ends about 6.

Are there TV's at the bar? Wondering about watching football tonight...

We have 2 TVs behind our bar. Join us for dinner and let our bartenders know which game you’d like to see!

Is there a kids menu?

Not specifically but our grandchildren (9 & 6) like to go there

How many people does it look like it would seat?

The whole restaurant? I would guess 50-ish.

This app is frustrating, can't we sign up on a waiting list?

Doesn't look like it. Restaurants have to pay to be on there.

Are there vegan options?

Not really. Based on the menu I'm currently viewing, it looks like essentially the only vegan options would be some of the salads, and even then you may have to ask them to hold certain ingredients. They may do some customizing, though! :)

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Wisteria Tavern

Wisteria Tavern

4.6(48 reviews)
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Absolutely amazing! Me and My Wife are from out of town and had an amazing time. The staff and all…read moreof the patrons were extremely friendly and extremely accommodating. On Monday night we walked in and we're immediately greeted by Olivia, who was very kind, inviting, and a generally good person to sit and talk to. Gave amazing customer service and suggestions to accommodate our specific drinking taste. Tuesday night I came to get a sandwich from the food truck and Bruno was an amazing staff. His customer service and his effectiveness were astronomical and was some of the best customer service I have ever experienced. The atmosphere when first walking into Wisteria Tavern was unique, cozy, and professional. The outdoor sitting area was inviting even in rainy weather and was an all-around 10 out of 10 experience. Every time I visit Pensacola for the next 20 years, I will be coming to Wisteria Tavern. My only critique is not to wisteria Tavern, but to other bars, that are lacking in the type of experience that I had at this establishment. Again, shout out to Olivia and Bruno for being some of the best bar staff I've ever had the pleasure of being served by. PS Bruno, those sandwiches were fire.

This place is so cool. We stopped there for a cold adult cocktail after picking someone up from the…read moreairport. We walked around inside and out. We will definitely be back and we highly recommend this place. They have friendly staff and a food truck outside. There is also inside and outside seating. Cool place, check it out, you won't be disappointed. I'll update my review next time and add pictures.

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Margarita's Fusion & Bar

4.2(72 reviews)
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This place was near my hotel and had BINGO night so I jumped at the chance to go. Interesting…read moreconcept with the fusion of Mexican and Asian food, and the menu is huge! I chose to go Asian this night because I had tacos the night before. The sushi roll I had was amazing (Vicios Roll). Very fresh, hand rolled right at the sushi bar. Drink wise- they had 2 for 1 margs (I got frozen Mango). I didn't realize they brought both out at once and I don't drink quickly so the 2nd one was pretty melted by the time I got to it. The BINGO night was a fun addition. I would probably go back on my next visit to town

Down and Dirty: Come. Eat. Here! Delicious Food, efficient…read moreservice and fantastic atmosphere! Service: I was visiting for the night and found this spot on Yelp and decided to give it a try. It was just me and my adult daughter and we were sat immediately. It was New Year's day and it was pretty empty but I can't imagine that is normally the case. We ordered waters and was quickly delivered. We love asian and mexican so this place was perfect and we got a little from both menus to share. Within the next 10-15 minutes, our food was delivered too. Food: OMG best sushi ever! We tried the cowboy roll, vicios roll and shrimp tempura roll. Cowboy and Vicios rolls I could eat every day! So fresh and so good. We also ordered the guacamole appetizer. I'm very picky on my guacamole and ofter. Have to add more salt but this was perfect! The chips were light, not greasy and freshly made and warm. It also came with homemade salsa which was also delicious and fresh. Atmosphere: the inside is almost its own selfie place. Bathroom, all of the walls, outside, etc. is so well decorated and cute, I have never taken so many pictures in a bathroom The place is much bigger than it appears. Several sections with multiple bars, pool tables, stage for a live band, plenty of tables for seating. Only thing missing is outdoor seating/options. I live 5 hours away so won't likely be able to visit again any time soon but if I am ever in the area, this will be a stop!

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O'Riley's Uptown Tavern

3.9(24 reviews)
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I've passed by this place numerous times and wanted to check it out. This time I stopped in and was…read moreglad I did. To me, this is basically a sports bar. There are several TV monitors throughout the place. There are also pool tables and dart boards inside. There's outside seating as well with cornhole boards and beer pong tables outside. What I really liked was the nearly room length, wrap around bar...a full bar that is. There's plenty of parking outside and located in a quiet area. Chatted with several people while sitting at the bar and everyone was nice and friendly. I don't believe they serve any food here. I really wanted to stay for more than just one drink. But I knew the bar atmosphere could easily lead me to overindulging and I had a longer drive than I wanted to do with more than a single beer in me. But next time I'm staying in the area, I'll definitely stay longer.

Went to grab a couple drinks with some friends, left when regulars tried to start a fight…read more A group of regulars were in the corner talking and swearing super loud. They were so loud, we couldn't hear the music or our own conversations. They were talking about their sex life or some other lewd topic, but the bartender Mike kept pouring drinks for his obviously drunk friends. When two of them started to have a friendly scuffle or whatever they were doing, they bumped into me. I asked them to just back off or take it outside, they made some kind of anti gay slur. So we left. We go to a bar to relax and unwind, not get harassed. When leaving, one of the more drunker friends of bartender Mike decided to try and follow us outside. He said something along the lines of "gonna get them". They have been reported for over serving customers and hopefully will lose their license. Screw this place, it's trashy.

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O'Riley's Uptown Tavern - Game area

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George Bistro + Bar - newamerican - Updated October 2026

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