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    The Bistro

    4.3 (164 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Romantic
    Intimate
    Classy

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    Dan S.

    This restaurant can get really loud in the dining room. When were sat, it was so deafening that I decided to get up to leave. Fortunately, there was an available table in the quiet area near the bar. The drinks were passable. The food portions were huge and satisfying, but not memorable. They cook with heavy ingredients and plenty of butter. I felt distended after only eating half the food on my plate.

    Ribeye steak special!!!

    Service was great, all the meals were very well prepared. The atmosphere here is always relaxing!!

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    Alyson W.

    We were visiting town since we have a few tours scheduled to see Mammoth Cave. We came to The Bistro for a dinner on a Saturday night - we loved it! The service was great and the food even better. Our favorite dish was the slow roasted pork risotto. I also recommend the cocktails as they were also delicious and perfectly garnished. The restraint gives off a homey vibe that is still very nice!

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    Chrystal M.

    Saturday night at The Bistro was filled with happy people eating and drinking delicious food. We made a reservation only a couple hours before going. The guy on the phone was friendly but seemed to be doing 5 things at once. We were seated at a table in the main room. I thought about requesting outside but I liked the atmosphere inside. The waitress was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. I remembered years ago they had fresh bread with olive oil & balsamic vinegar... she said they still have it! It's not on the menu but for less than $5 you can still get it. It was as delicious as I remember. The drink menu was hard to choose from, so many great options. I had the bourbon cherry cordial, phenomenal cocktail, had 2. We split the Matilda salad. Pears, beets, goat cheese..great combo. I had the salmon. The chef decides how he's going to cook it and tonight it was delectable. My guy had a steak and said it was better than the expensive restaurant in town. Next time you want a evening with special drinks and food definitely go to The Bistro.

    Calamari, artichoke fritters, Sangria, Pino Gris.
    Jeremy L.

    We have had dinner at The Bistro twice in the past month. Both times were satisfying. Pleasant and bustling staff. Nice selection of appetizers, good specials. Smallish wine list but decent selection. Really enjoy the old, exposed-brick dining room. One of our favorite Bowling Green restaurants.

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    Disappointed... Rat under the table... Hair in my cold food. Mean servers who yelled.. stunk like cigarettes. Bright lights. Ew just ew

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    great atmosphere plus good food, services and excellent staff. We arrived in a cold winter evening and were blessed with a warm cozy inside

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    Great place, great food, awesome drinks!! Wonderful atmosphere. Can't wait to go back!

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    7 months ago

    Excellent food choices, delicious food, wonderful atmosphere! I ate there 3 nights in a row while in town on business.

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    Delicious food in a beautiful space! A very special place! You won't find this cuisine just anywhere!

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    Great food, full menu, great service, never especially crowded, privacy and great ambiance.

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