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Pillar

4.3 (75 reviews)
Closed 10:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Abraham M.

We had dinner at Pillar in Bishop Arts and overall, I'd give the experience a solid 4 out of 5. The space feels cozy and intimate, perfect for a nice evening out, and the staff were attentive throughout our meal. We started off with the grilled leeks, which were actually the highlight of the night for me. The balance of freshness and creaminess in the dish was really well done. My only complaint and I think this is more due to the nature of the vegetable was that the main root was super chewy. Not tough, just unusually hard to swallow even after a good amount of chewing. Still, flavor-wise, it was delicious and definitely memorable. Next up was the ricotta cavatelli, which I thought was pretty good. The crispy shallots on top added a great texture and contrast to the soft pasta, and overall it was a satisfying dish. The fried chicken was a standout in its own way, incredibly tender, the meat just fell off the bone. It's one of those dishes that feels like pure comfort food. It came with collard greens and cornbread brioche. The collard greens were fine, but they didn't really wow me. The cornbread brioche, on the other hand, was good, especially with the honey butter (though I personally would've liked a bit more honey flavor in it). Since the dish leans on the rich and creamy side, I think a touch of hot sauce or even a side of it could've balanced things nicely. Portion-wise, it's definitely large enough to share. Lastly, we had the chocolate cake. It was good, but not amazing. The main thing I wish was different were the hazelnuts on top, they weren't very toasty, so they lacked that deep roasted crunch that would've taken the dessert up a notch. I think a smaller portion of the cake itself with perfectly toasted hazelnuts and maybe a scoop of Madagascar vanilla infused ice cream would've made it perfect. Overall, Pillar delivered a really enjoyable meal. The creativity and comfort in their dishes stand out, and even though there were a few things I'd tweak, I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu.

Check out the menu and get the details on our Brisket Hash, Ricotta Pancakes and Eggs Benedict
Robert B.

A recent Brunch at Pillar didn't disappoint on our first visit. Server was timely and helpful, and our 3 dishes were great. Not to mention the French Press Coffee....

Alan R.

I was slightly underwhelmed by Pillar. The atmosphere inside was very neat but the service was weak and the food was good but not amazing. We started off with the grilled leeks and beef tartare. The beef tartare was fantastic and the best item we had that night. The cook on the potatoes was excellent and the toppings were delicious. I have never had a dish like the leeks but also found it enjoyable. It is a very complex mix of flavors that go well together. I thought the fried chicken was going to be the star of the show but just didn't love it. The breading was ok on it and I didnt love the nduja sauce. Additionally, the corn bread brioche it came with was very dry. Overall, the starters were pretty solid at Pillar but the pricing, service, and entree makes me unlikely to come back.

Beets
Aj L.

Great service, decor, and vibe. Overall a great guest experience! Our first starter were free seasoned chips that were nice crunchy and flavorful. Then we had the Nashville hot oyersters. I didn't know it was possible to take the fishy-ness out of oysters but they figured out the formula be cause they were great! Then we had the meat pies which were basically deep fried pot roast no way to go wrong there. Our "salad" choice were the beets. Personally, my least favorite item we got as I thought they were bland and the cold mushy texture was not for me. I didn't like the crunch from the nuts though. Our entrees were the lamb and the burger. The lamb was gamier than I was expecting but had great flavor and overall was solid. The burger was outstanding and with the sauce and fries it was one of the better restaurant burgers that I've had. We also decided to try the brioche cornbread it was definitely unique but was more brioche bread than corn bread. We ended with the toffee cake which was not for me. It lacked depth and was more of an uninspired carrot cake than a toffee cake. I can see myself coming back to try more!

Takia G.

Could not wait to make this review. I decided to do something different this morning in Bishop and I've been wanting to visit Pillar for dinner for a long time. It was worth the change, Mike was very personable from the moment I walked in until the moment I walked out. The entire staff was friendly even those who were not serving my table. I was alone and wanted to try the entire menu , everyone expressed that the ricotta pancakes were worth it, and so I went with the pillar breakfast plate that Included one pancake and I demolished every bite. The breakfast sausage was nothing I ever tasted and I had to recommend to someone nearby. The flavor in everything I tasted including the espresso martini... yes the espresso martini was heavenly. I would like to return frequently, they played a lot of my favorite music while I enjoyed my food which made the experience even more worth it. If you ever get a chance please go for breakfast, lunch, or dinner or all 3.

The Stellar
Diana D.

While I was on the fence after my first two visits, I have since been back for another dinner and brunch. The food is creative, unique and beautifully plated and the service makes it shine. Our server knew every aspect of the menu...both food and drinks...and took time to describe each dish and cocktail in detail. The olive and date starter, the meat pies, the crispy rice and the smoked trout dishes were standouts. At brunch, the avocado toast was amazing. Next time I'll try the hot oysters!

Breakfast platter
Kenya R.

It's a nice quaint wine restaurant. All the staff is very friendly. Stokes was our server as was another person. They took great care of us; they informed us about portion sizes and checked in on my food allergies. The food was good. I got the breakfast platter. I should have asked for my eggs scrambled hard because I can't do juicy scrambled eggs. The house made sausage was deliciously smoky. The bacon was bacon. The potatoes were crispy perfection. It comes with a small arugula salad (I hate arugula). So I don't know what that tasted like. The ricotta pancake was ricotta filled, not just mixed in with the batter. I also had a peachy keen. It's basically a peach mimosa. My husband really enjoyed the croast. I'll go back and try dinner.

Happy hour menu
Claire C.

I hate to give 3 stars because the food and drinks are delicious!!!! The watermelon hamachi is incredible. The tomato salad is so fresh. All the presentations are beautiful. The fries served with kimchi mayo are addicting. You can definitely tell it is Mot Hai Ba's sister from the attention to detail and the flavors. However there are just a few things that lowered my experience. - the drink service is incredibly slow. Expect 10-15 min to get a cocktail - we specifically booked our dinner res during happy hour to take advantage of the happy hour menu. No where did we see it advertised that happy hour is only at the bar and patio, so we didn't get to participate. There's even fliers in the bathroom advertising it with no mention of the bar and patio. - there were SO MANY FLIES at our table. One even went in my barely sipped cocktail - we ordered the po boy and while it was delicious the amount of oysters is not enough. I took two bites and had eaten all the oysters in one half of the sandwich, still had so much bread left.

Cranberry Parfait
Suzanne C.

Stumbled upon this restaurant on a busy Saturday night. Peter was so fun and gave great suggestions. The grilled leeks were definitely the star of the show. Comparing mussel portions to other restaurants in the area, this was on the smaller end, but very flavorful broth. We also ordered the ricotta cavatelli, chile relleno, meat pies and the cornbread brioche. Definitely would recommend and I want to come back and try other dishes on the menu.

Nicoise salad
LaToya A.

Met a friend for brunch here one Sunday. It wasn't too busy and the waitstaff was attentive. I had the nicoise salad which was delicious, even without the dressing. My friend had a Benedict and she enjoyed it. Only thing I would love to see are more gluten free options.

Fried Chicken with cornbread bun
Abhinav K.

Hidden gem in Bishop Arts! Loved the food, service, and overall vibe. Our server, Jose, was amazing and gave some great recommendations. Cocktails were all on point--favorites were Beginning of the End (espresso martini) and Open Gate. For apps, we had tuna carpaccio, beef tartare, and onion rings--surprisingly loved the raw dishes! Mains were lamb tortelli, fried chicken with cornbread brioche and honey butter (so flavorful), and Brussel sprouts--a total crowd-pleaser. Jose recommended the lasagna (chef special), and it was incredible. We finished with the perfect chocolate cake and lemon meringue tarte. Cake was moist, rich, not too sweet and tart was a perfect balance of bright, tangy citrus and sweet. Can't wait to go back!

Inside
Kelley H.

Visited Saturday Morning with friends- sadly they don't offer Brunch on Saturday mornings but there are a few items from the brunch menu. I got the biscuit and gravy- very tasty but the biscuits were a little hard sadly. But the staff and environment were both very nice! Overall enjoyed !

Onion Rings-$14. Omg, that sauce!
Mikhael W.

Peter, aren't you dreamy! Alluring brown eyes, flawless olive skin, pleasing brown locks.....ok Mickey. That's enough. Get to the food..... What a wonder! Timeless wall decor; like stepping back in time a little- historical figures blessing the walls! Great conversation starters! Peter was perfect. Made stellar recommendations and even allowed me to try a sample of my cocktail before I ordered it! ***YELPERS BEWARE**** the prices you see on here are inaccurate. Add $1-$5 to each item, cocktails included! The onion rings have a tempura batter, funnel cake style if you will, that wasn't too thick. I honestly prefer the panko/flour method. They paired well with the sauce, similar to remoulade. The fried chicken was fried perfectly. It ain't Popeyes folks! I believe it was marinated in curry! This entree is enough food for 2. Don't get cute, solo eater. You WON'T finish it! I was concerned about the breast being dry....probably the juiciest breast I've ever had! The cornbread brioche wasn't my fave (not a fan or cornbread or brioche lol) Everything needed a little salt....probably why my cholesterol is high. I wish there were more of the greens! Tender, flavorful! I probably won't be back; born and raised here and have visited this area a total of 10 times, but if someone asks where they should eat in Bishop Arts, I'll say, "Check out Pillar!"

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