I live life with few regrets. However, today I am regretful that we visited 62 other restaurants in Baldwin County before we experienced R Bistro. We have discovered our home. Entering the charming space reminded us of so many lovely bistros in France: the art, the furniture, the draperies. Our server, Henry, was so informative of the day's specials, and accommodating to our special requests. Sipping our wine, we could actually hear one another along with the background music (great use of textiles!) And then the food started arriving! First, the bread...a perfectly chewy French baguette with whipped butter. And then the pate. Heavens! And now I know they sell it to go! Is that carnal knowledge? So I am a gumbo snob. I make a gumbo yaya (caramel shade roux) that is amazing. My daddy, however, made a wild game gumbo with an almost black roux. R Bistro's duck and conecuh gumbo had me looking for shot in the bottom of the bowl. I literally cried because of how close it tasted to my dad's. Thank you, Misty, for coming out of your amazing kitchen to visit with us. We're so thrilled to find our place. read more

The food was absolutely fantastic. We started with the mussels and my daughter and I made quick work of them since they were so tender and flavorful. I had the steak frites and it was done to perfection. Not sure what the seasoning was on the fries but it was excellent. I finished with the key lime tort and it was wonderful. The service was very attentive but unobtrusive. The atmosphere was very pleasant and it was very easy to have a conversation with my party. Highly recommend R Bistro and will be going again myself. read more

Such a special place. Terrific, imaginative menu. Lots of fresh, local options. Outstanding service and ambiance. read more

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Dinner last night at R Bistro was wonderful. The drinks were well prepared and not skimpy. The service was perfect. We ordered the artichauts, which are delicious! And the Maison de Pate, which is known to be good. I am not a pate lover, but our party thought it was good. Two had the Beef tenderloin stroganoff. Both loved it! One had the shrimp and grits. Quality was good, but she is very picky and favors her usual flavors in the dish. To be fair shrimp and grits has so many variations in our area. Great quality for sure. My barbecued shrimp was wonderful quality. Different from the traditional New Orleans style barbeque shrimp, yet tasty and very good. All around a very good meal and experience. read more

We were very disappointed in the food. The shrimp and grits were drowning in a bath of salty, floury crawfish "gravy". The oysters and orzo would have been OK, but they drizzled the whole dish with the kind of sweet sauce you get on bang-bang shrimp in a Chinese restaurant. It didn't work at all: not fusion, but confusion. Sometimes less is more! The wine was good, and so was the service. read more

We went to the new R Bistro location on Scenic 98 in downtown Fairhope. It's the old Fish River Grill with an updated ambiance inside. I ordered the Salmon and it was delicious. We will be back! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED read more

R Bistro - Salmon - Exceptional! - French Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

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We had an excellent dining experience. Great meals, fine service and a delightful visit with the owner. We encourage folks to make the drive! read more

R Bistro - French Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

The restaurant did a nice job with our large group. The appetizers and salad was delicious. Entrees were also good other than a hiccup on the grouper. Would definitely recommend trying if you like French cuisine. read more

Service was alright, I had to go to the bar to order a couple more drinks. I ordered surf and turf which was a filet mignon, 2 scallops and two scallop shaped potatoes, all for $60. The steak was burnt, and the scallops were beyond their expiration. The potatoes were the star of the dish. Wife had the duck confit and the rice was dry and flavorless, although the duck good. Don't recommend ordering these items. Ambiance was great with the live jazz band. read more

I love R Bistro! It has fantastic food. The service is always great and the ambiance is always wonderful! This is definitely an absolute go to! read more

Great food excellent service!!! We had the beef tenderloin stroganoff and the fresh catch (triple tail) meunière, both were excellent. Highly recommend! read more

What a fun New Year's Eve dinner at the Bistro! Tonight was an event dinner so it was a fixed menu with great offerings for salad, entree and dessert. We enjoyed music while we dined by the New Orleans Ramblers and featured singer, Emily Herring. The new location of the restaurant is beautifully decorated with a much larger venue than their downtown Fairhope location. Looking forward to our next dining experience here. read more

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Food always cooked as southern seafood and very tasty! Service is great! Ambiance is nice

Tried the French onion soup,and did not like it was terrible!to much oil also unusual greens.do not suggest.Was 15.99!!!!Do not waste your money!super gross . read more

The food was good. My wife had the pate and oysters on orzo, I had gumbo and shrimp and grits. Downside is they charge for bread, and for ice in your cocktails. My wife ordered a vodka and grapefruit cocktail and was charged $2.25 for ice. This was not a special cube that you sometimes see in bourbon glasses, but the same ice we had in our water glasses. Sort of unbelievable. read more

absolutely fabulous food all created by the owner which is the chef. great food selection at reasonable prices. also great wine selection and of course they serve Guiness which is always a good sign. The steaks are so tender a butter knife is all that is needed. the pot pies are made with puff pastry on top and the bottom crust is orzo pasta so supreme. prices are reasonable and desserts are a big plus if you have room. read more

We had a great meal from start to finish, but the real stand-out for me was the creamy mushroom soup du jour with their delectable bread. Attentive service, too. read more

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Decent food - the restaurant is too dark and the menu is limited. We like it better at lunch because the croque monsieur is not in the dinner menu. I had the spinach salad with salmon on top. It was OK. The service is attentive and friendly. Full cocktail menu. read more

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This food is an absolutely delicious cuisine. Their flavors and freshness is unmatched! Must try once - and again and again!

I was unhappy to see Fish River Grill close since it was close to my house and had great fried seafood. But then! R Bistro is back! A complete makeover of the building. Wonderful food (Downtown Oysters are a must), and gracious service. A great addition to the neighborhood. TRY IT! read more

What a gem! Spinach salad, French Onion soup, and artichoke dip to start, all were excellent. You can tell it's all made with love and freshness! I had the Croque Monsieur which was better than expected. It was made between a puff pastry rather than standard bread sandwich, so good! My husband had the wild salmon and said it was very good. I helped him eat the tasty veggies that came with it. Sautéed spinach was made perfectly and the tomato glaze slaw was the best I've ever had. read more

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Our family ate there for the first time this evening and it was WONDERFUL! We had the red fish in brown butter and it was the best dish I've eaten anywhere. We had an appetizer and dessert all of which was made from scratch and delectable. We will make this a regular! read more

The true hidden gem in Fairhope! The consistency of the high quality ingredients is impressive. I've never gotten a meal here that I didn't love. Worth the very short drive. read more

Good parking. Wonderful decorations inside. Very friendly servers. The crawfish gravy is amazing!! I like to go there every time we are in town !! read more

The food was delectable. I had lunch about a month ago. The bacon and cheese quiche was perfect! The salad was fresh with homemade citrus vinaigrette dressing. The atmosphere was amazing and relaxing. The remodel was done very tastefully. I would highly recommend going. Our server was friendly and polite. read more

Went to dinner with my fiancé to celebrate our engagement and the entire experience was top tier! The atmosphere is excellent-- mood lighting and nice music. All of the flavors were exquisite appetizer, main course and dessert! The service was wonderful the staff was so attentive and once they found out we were celebrating our engagement, they did all the things to make our night so special! Can't say enough good things we will definitely be back! The perfect romantic date night spot. read more

We have been fans of R Bistro when they had their downtown location. The Scenic 98 location is even closer to us. The food quality and service are always consistent and pleasing. Entrees have a nice presentation. Fish dishes are properly prepared and delicious. We also recently tried their Happy Hour. Great appetizers at $6/each and wine and some mixed drinks also at $6. Live music on Tuesday evenings. read more

Love The Bistro!! Glad it's back in Fairhope!! Misty truly runs a great place to dine. Reasonable prices with absolutely great food , wine and drinks The desserts are to die for !! Don't leave without trying one or two. You will be glad you did. It's food that makes you happy you stopped by!! M Jones read more

I joined a group of "Galentines" at R Bistro for lunch on Feb. 14. We were warmly welcomed and promptly seated. Our server was super friendly and efficient. Everyone enjoyed their meals. My crawfish gravy on a biscuit was to die for. Service was a little slow, particularly for our drink and dessert orders, but everything tasted so fine and the company was so good, we didn't mind. My bill was $60, including tip, for an entree, small salad, iced tea, dessert and coffee. read more

We had a wonderful date night at R Bistro! We couldn't decide what to get, so we had a little of everything! To start we had gumbo, which was solid, and our waiter AJ suggested the barbecue shrimp which was AMAZING!!! The shrimp was perfectly cooked and swimming in a creamy sauce with a great kick. Served with three pieces of thick, soft bread - I wanted to lick the bowl. Then I had the salmon and roasted vegetables. Perfectly cooked in a nice light sauce. Husband had the shrimp and grits (so good) and we shared the short rib. Everything was excellent, but most of all, our server AJ was top notch. Attentive, helpful and friendly, My husband and I both said on the way to the car that he really added to our experience. We will definitely be back to try the other half of the menu! read more

Found out this restaurant is owned and run by a high school classmate from Trussville Alabama so we stopped for lunch on the way back home from the beach. What a treat! All of the appetizers we tried were great but the baked oysters were amazing. My husband had the tenderloin sliders and I had the ham and cheese croissant covered with sauce. We greatly enjoyed them both. We also ordered the beef tenderloin stroganoff to take home. What a culinary feast! Highly recommend a visit. read more

First off, the food and service is phenomenal. Greatly disappointed by the below average wine selections offered and well over priced. We hope the wine buyer or bar manager will make adjustments and bring that up to speed with the food. We ended up drinking craft beer from a good selection they offered but would have much preferred wine. We will be back but had to get that off our chest. read more

The food here is exceptional and the service excellent. I'm from New Orleans, so I have high expectations when I eat out and R Bistro hits all the marks!! The wine list is impressive and the craft cocktails unique and enticing. The food is a perfect blend of Southern and French cuisines, the flavors bold and explosive and portions very satisfying. We had the crawfish beignets, crawfish mac-n-cheese (decadent and satisfying as a meal itself), the salmon with vegetables, filet, and duck confit. The desserts are first-class and not to be missed. Highly recommend. read more

Mehhhhhhhh! It was ok, not what I expected after reading all the reviews. Shrimp had a chemical taste and the gumbo had too much sausage.

Food is always delicious. Great gumbo. I love the shrimp & grits (a grit cake which is yummy). Service is very good and ambiance is lovely. Nice for romance. Lunch and dinner as well as on the patio are a treat. A favorite in Fairhope. read more

We went there recently with a family group. Service was great, food was delicious. The owner came around and chatted, and we included her in our family pic! Great place! read more

Delighted to see this wonderful restaurant open back up even closer to our home. The food was excellent and the service was great. Looking forward to going back. read more

Went there for a quite relaxing night out and neither was what me and my wife received . The food was not up to par and taste old and like it was reheated up in a microwave. The gumbo seemed bland and was not seasoned well enough considering this place is post be known for its seasoning. I had ordered the shrimp and grits and the grits were clumpy and the seafood my had a unusual taste as if it was not fresh. Very loud atmosphere in the restaurant , so hearing each others conversations it seemed hard to do. read more

As if there aren't already enough reasons to be in the beautiful bay side city of Fairhope, I have found yet another one. I recently had the distinct pleasure of having lunch at R Bistro on the Scenic Highway. Right away my attention was captured by the lovely décor and charming ambience. I started with one a the best Bloody Mary's I've had in a long time and followed with some delicious appetizers including a unique take on escargot where oysters are used instead of snails. It was great. I ordered tenderloin sliders and they were simply amazing. I also sampled a beef Stroganoff dish and it was the same, amazing. The beef was incredibly tender and everything was very fresh and tasty. To top it off, the service was impeccable. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. It was one of those memorable meals everyone hopes to have. I love this place and will go back anytime I'm anywhere near Fairhope. I'll also let my friends and family know they should do the same. read more