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    The Bistro

    4.1 (57 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Ric T.

    Great ambiance here just check out the decor. Very ambitious. We went cuz we know the entertainment very well. To our surprise, the food was decent. Large portions and Juliet our server was excellent. The Bistro is located in the confines of iPlay America, a family oriented amusement center. Plenty of parking.

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    Mia L.

    I visited The Bistro with a group of ladies from a social club. We had a pretty large group of about 20 people. We went here for our monthly brunch because they do the Miracle Pop-Up Bar and deck the restaurant with lots of holiday decor. With that being said, the holiday decor was a big plus. There were lots of opportunities to take photos throughout the restaurant. Although we were not seated in the bar area, we were able to order the holiday-themed drinks from the Miracle menu if we chose to. I decided to go with the Yippee Ki Yay Motherf*cker drink. It was served in a mug that resembles Santa's bottom half. Cute! As for food, I ordered the chicken tacos. I thought they were just okay and nothing spectacular. I didn't necessarily care for the preparation of them and the toppings. From what I gathered from others in the group is that there were some hits and some misses. One person loved their poke bowl and she still raves about it to this day. Others had things they didn't care for. As for service, we had a good server who was nice and did his best. However, I think overall, they weren't prepared for all of the large groups that day and service was extremely slow. I feel like we waited at least or almost an hour just to get our drinks. There were two other large groups sitting near us and I think it was a little overwhelming for the staff. Overall, I would be willing to return, especially for the holiday pop-up. It was nice and put me in the holiday spirit.

    Desiree F.

    My mom and I stopped in this restaurant for dinner. When I arrived I parked in the parking lot. I walked in and was greeted! The place was super huge! I sat and Justin served me and was great! I ordered: Witch Bloody Cocktail Sliced Ribeye with Chimichurri Broccoli Cheddar Soup French Onion Soup Cheeseburger Dante's Inferno Rum Raisin Coconut Bread Pudding My favorite dish was the sliced ribeye! And that cocktail was great! All in all I had a good experience!

    Kimberly F.

    What a great experience. The restaurant is so immaculately decorated and beautiful I was left in "awe" at every moment I spent here. I can't rave enough about how well it was decorated (Christmas for the time we went). The food was good, nothing to write home about but it was appetizing. It is slightly pricey. Service was great. The food came out promptly. I have no complaints. The temperature in the eating area (main bar area) was perfect. I was warm and cozy. There are pillows scattered nicely along the booth side in the bar area and made it even more comfy. The hostess in the front who sat us, Suzane C., is an absolute sweetheart. She made the experience even better just by her kind personality and demeanor. We hope she is the hostess again when we come back! I will be back again soon.

    Liz C.

    It's like walking into Christmas Heaven! Decor is on point. Pictures of all the holiday classics we love. Staff is super attentive. Not one person walks by without asking if you need something. The Asian trio was lukewarm, that is my only complaint. Drinks are pricey, but they were tasty and not cheap on the pour. Will definitely go back.

    Roma P.

    This review is based off the Christmas character brunch event they recently hosted. We were excited to bring the kids here to meet their favorites Mickey and Minnie, especially since we've seen how beautifully the venue is decked out for the holidays. We walked in and were amused by all the beautiful Christmas lights and decor - it was quite the sight! The ambiance was wonderful, but the low rating is coming from the actual experience. Our reservation was for 11:45pm for a table of 8 and our waitress went missing after taking our drink orders. About an hour later we flagged another waiter down who kindly took our order and apologized for the inconvenience. By this time the kids were getting hangry so we requested that they bring out any food they can for the kids first which he said they would. However, nothing came out. We asked 2x again if ANYTHING could come out for the kids but they brought nothing, not even the bowl of fruit we ordered. They finally explained that the kitchen goes in order of when the order was placed so they won't look at the order slip until it's our turn... welp - wish that was communicated to us at the very least. The food came out closer to 1:30pm. Almost 2 hours is a bit absurd for a kids event and I personally believe they should've been more prepared. A manager finally came out, checked on timings and came back and acknowledged we had been waiting a long time; he comped us 20% of the meal which was appreciated.  The actual event was uneventful - Mickey and Minnie said hi, took a quick picture in between tables and moved on. The food was nothing extravagant. They only offered us the brunch menu rather than the all day menu (even after I asked) and there's very limited vegetarian options. In my opinion, The Bistro is a good one time experience for the decor/ambiance during the holidays, but I wouldn't come back otherwise.

    Missy D.

    Went here for the first time. Came for the Valentine pop up. Place was all decked out for Valentine's Day. Ordered linguini with clams. Was pretty good and a delicious alcoholic beverage Martini.

    Jennifer N.

    TIKI TIME at The Bistro in Freehold, NJ! If you're looking for a fun foodie escape without leaving Jersey, head to The Bistro at iPlay America -- because their Tiki Pop-Up Experience is on now through September 2, 2025 and it's an absolute vibe! The space is decorated so cute -- think palm trees, tropical accents, and those beachy, laid-back vibes that instantly put you in vacation mode. The tropical drink specials totally match the mood -- colorful, fruity, and fun... every sip felt like a mini getaway. Now let's talk FOOD -- we kept it casual and delicious with: * An Asian trio appetizer packed with flavor * Crispy pierogi * A loaded plate of nachos you'll definitely want to share For mains, we tried: Tacos A spicy buffalo chicken wrap Tasty little sliders that hit the spot Every bite was tasty, satisfying, and perfect for a chill night out. But don't leave without dessert -- A dreamy strawberry shortcake And the Space Cadet Freakshake -- piled high with a brownie and a donut. Yes, it's as insane (and Instagram-worthy) as it sounds! Highly recommend checking this pop-up out before it disappears after summer!

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    Ashley L.

    This place was originally the "Wooden Spoon" but is now "The Bistro". The decor in the restaurant is beautiful. The food options are very amazing; they vary from sandwiches to wraps to pizza, pasta and steaks. The drink options are perfect and reasonably priced. The service was phenomenal. We had the loaded nachos as an appetizer and they were literally loaded with beans and cheese and sauce and peppers and onions AND IT WAS DELICIOUS! We both had wraps as entrees that came with fries and they were delicious as well. The owner of the restaurant was there walking around greeting people and he was very nice. Its a great place and I would love to go back soon.

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    Root E.

    Came here for a girls night. This use to be the Loaded Spoon - so the decor is pretty much the same are before (if you ever visited the Loaded Spoon, you will understand) just with a lot of added on Christmas stuff. Ambiance was ok. Not much people there. Food was ok. We got calamari - wasn't really into the sauce that was drizzled on top. My friend and I had poke bowls. Not mediocre. We ordered drinks - martini and One in a Melon. Both were ok as well. Prices weren't ridiculous which we appreciated. We also got a cake for dessert. Overall, it wasn't bad.

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    Nik1954 ..

    I brought my wife and our 3 year old grandson for a Bluey brunch. We arrived a little early but was seated and served our food very quickly. Our server, Ourian, was very polite and friendly. He was very professional. Everything was perfect. He checked with us several times during the mewl to see that everything was satisfactory and he made our grandson laugh. Our grandson was very excited to meet Bluey.

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    Daphney G.

    Every thing was amazing Juan makes the best drinks .The food came out hot and fresh. The service was superb.nice cozy atmosphere . The music was nice and upbeat. I felt like i was on vacation . Can't wait to come back and bring more friends

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    Steve S.

    Food was good. It's not the world's best but it's pretty decent place to grab a bite after a trip to iPlay. Style is like a diner and you have plenty of options. I liked the fajitas because the carnitas were on point. This paired with our waitress and holiday decor gave this place a 4 star instead of 3.

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    Orian was amazing. Very helpful. Speedy service. Paid attention to every detail we needed. Thank you!

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    Absolutely love this place. The menu, service, and atmosphere is worth it! Everyone is so nice.

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    Our server Liz was amazing! Our kids enjoyed her service & made it fun for them! We highly recommend!

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    Food was very good and service was top notch. Ourian was on point for a party of 16! Paid very attention to detail and was super nice!

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    Ourian was super attentive and helpful. We had a great experience at the bistro. We will definitely be back

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