Food and Service is always great. This has become our go to place for lunch or dinner and special occasions. Great wine list as well and fantastic bar selection read more

Lunch with the ladies today. Great service by a delightful waitress who could not have been more pleasant or accommodating. My chicken salad was excellent, and the fluffy croissant was even grilled. My friend's wedge salad was gorgeous and huge. The shrimp and grits looked amazing. Great bottle of chenin blanc. Only negative was the $9 dessert out of a box. We had a great time, and the good food was a bonus. I can't wait to return to lunch on the patio and a romantic dinner with my husband. read more

Outstanding ambiance great food and service definitely a fine place to dine and the drinks were perfect!

Went to dinner on a Saturday night with three girlfriends. All the food was delicious! Our server was so sweet and she gave us great suggestions. My only complaint was the music was really loud and it made it difficult to have a conversation even with the four of us sitting close together. It's a beautiful restaurant and I would definitely recommend trying it if you are in the Irmo area read more

Very nice. Was greeted and seated right away. Food was quick and tasted very good. The restaurant decor was very nice and cozy. Would go back if in the area read more

Loved it! The food, the vibe, the service. All the things, even the tiny lights on the tables. We had the Brussels and shared the steak. Everything was delivered as ordered and our server was a joy who actually seemed to love her work. We're not from the area; we stopped for dinner on our way from Charleston to Anderson. We're looking forward to another visit to try more deliciousness from the menu! read more

My mother-in-law wanted to treat us to a nice lunch so we went to The Bistro. For a restaurant in a strip mall, this place was really cute and offered unique menu items. We had to try the Brussel sprouts appetizer: crispy Brussels sprouts tossed in honey-garlic soy and chopped peanuts. Then a unique grilled cheese sandwich of cheddar, goat, and smoked gouda cheeses,bacon jam, and roasted tomato confit on grilled challah bread. With a side of tomato soup. Also tried the Nashville hot honey chicken on fresh naan. Service was a little slow but we were enjoying food and company so it didn't matter. Very enjoyable experience. read more

Walked into a completely empty restaurant around 3 something on Valentine's Day looking for a table for 2, was told we could not be seated because they were "completely booked", but not a soul other than wait staff was in sight and the parking lot was empty as well. I can understand if we came in between 5-10 for peak dining hours, but be for real. read more

The food outstanding! The ambiance just very relaxing and the music was a plus! The server was really nice a little bit over bearing but still really nice! It's my 2nd time going and for sure will be back! read more

We visited The Bistro on a friday evening before it got too busy. Even though we didn't have reservations, they were still able to accommodate us. We ordered their special, which was grilled scallops, risotto, and broccolini. It was absolutely amazing and I savored every moment! Our waitress was very nice and attentive. The service manager also introduced himself and check on us. We will definitely return. read more

The Bistro - Grilled scallops, risotto, and broccolini!! - New American Near Me - Irmo, South Carolina

I'v been to The Bistro several times and always enjoyed the friendly servers and good food which I feel was fairly priced. Yesterday was different. My wife and I arrived at 5:30 (Happy Hour), early for our 6:00 reservation to insure we could increase our group from 7 to 9 people. At the bar was a loud barefoot man already obviously drunk. When the rest of my family arrived at 6:00 and we were seated right next to the bar. I guess the space for large groups is limited. the pre-mentioned individual was getting drunker and louder and began roaming the bar, greeting his buddies with "Hey you Moth** F***ers, while walking right next to our table which contained five 7 to 12 year old children. We complained to the serve staff and then directly to the manager, who apologized and promised resolution. At 6:30 our food arrived and the individual was still being served, mind you he was noticeably drunk an hour earlier, and was louder and more profane, making loud reference to his buddies about the "sensitive table behind him. At this point we took our food outside and ate on the 85 degree covered patio. The manager came out and made another lip-service apology and stated the incident was a "learning curve" for his bar staff. At approx. 7:00 the drunk was escorted out (I guess Happy Hour was over) by the manager who was probably trying to prevent a drunken confrontation. Our check arrived and he didn't even offer a comped dessert. If The Bistro wants to be a rowdy, profane, family-unfriendly establishment, they are happy to proceed, without my continued support. read more

Pleasant atmosphere, amazing service, and delicious food and dessert! They made our Valentine's Day extra special. read more

The Bistro - New American Near Me - Irmo, South Carolina

Oh my! Decided to eat dinner here because it was close to somewhere else I needed to go. So glad I did. The last time I was here I had the Voodoo Pasta which was amazing. This time I decided to try the special which was a Black Bass Jambalaya. The seasoning on the bass is just amazing. The fish is perfectly cooked, and totally tasty on it's own, but it's perfectly complimented by the mildly spicy Shrimp and Andouille Jambalaya underneath. read more

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I had the Nashville Hot Chicken Naan and it was amazing. The service is always good, the restaurant can be either classy date night or casual drinks with friends. They always have good music playing and the drinks are great! read more

Great service and the food is excellent as always. The Catfish over smoked gouda grits is outstanding, and the seared pork chop was very tender and flavorful. One of our favorite places to dine! read more

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The food was phenomenal. We have almond encrusted swordfish and the filet migon with pimento cheese on it. Sat at the bar and the bartender was awesome. read more

Local bar crowd was friendly. The bar team was attentive and friendly. The food was good. (Their fryer oil needs to be changed, too brown yet soggy chips) The music was a nice background. Cool local place. Nice evening, while we passed through to Charleston. Fun find read more

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The food is good, and the people was friendly the only issue is I don't think we should have to look at ASS!!!,

I've been going to The Bistro to eat for years. I've also purchased a lot of catering from them. My last 2 visits I didn't leave reviews despite having the same problem. Both times, the staff was overly aggressive on selling bottles of wine and bourbon and, once purchased, the promised price discounts were not honored. On our most recent visit, the woman manager asked my spouse and I to leave our table before we'd finished our meal "so we can open up the table for someone else" who had the next reservation. We'd been there only 50 minutes and had spent almost $200 between the two of us. Experiencing similar problems to these in the past couple years, we've decided we won't be going back. read more

Selfishly, I don't want to tell everyone how great Bistro is. We visited on a Friday night and despite how busy the restaurant was, everything was spot on. Don't think I'd try to get in here on Friday or Saturday without a reservation unless going early or sitting at the bar (and I loved the ambience of the bar so I would do that). This was our 2nd time dining here and we were delighted that it was just as good as we remembered. Service is great, drink menu has some interesting/inventive and the food is delicious. We split 2 apps and an entree - Fried Green Tomatoes (served with pimento cheese), a bistro salad, and the pork rib eye. They were all outstanding but special note about the pork because it seems so difficult these days to get pork (other than tenderloin) that isn't just a little tough. Not the case here - perfectly seasoned, cooked, and tender. Fantastic! Looking forward to return and although I'd order the pork again, I just may have to try something new, but I'm not sure. And I'll definitely be ordering the tomatoes again! read more

Our go to in Irmo. Always good dishes. We especially like the seafood options. Their bacon wrapped scallops are always good. Good music too.

My friend and I sat at the high-top near the wine wall, which was surprisingly nice, though we joked about how we would feel if we accidentally knocked the wine off the wall when we grabbed our purses. So, be careful. The server was both attentive and friendly, making the experience even better. The food was absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection. The live music, along with the lighting and setup, created the perfect ambiance for a fantastic night out. read more

My wife and I have eaten here several times. The food and service was Excellent each time and they have a great wine list! Make sure you ask for the Reserve wine list. Good atmosphere, we are having our Valentines dinner at the Bristo. read more

Amazing atmosphere and great service. Katie was very attentive, courteous and on par with drinks and especially that bread. Manager very knowledgeable about bourbon and had a very nice selection. read more

Food was delicious but portions were small. The poached pear salad was scrumptious. The salmon was served over a bed of creamed corn and beans that was delicious! There was a fun atmosphere with a live band playing. And we had the perfect evening to sit on the covered patio out front. We were fascinated with they table lights they brought that are perfect for reading the menu in the dim lighting. read more

I went here last night and it was horrible! The ribeye entree was ordered medium well. The outside edges were done right, the center was literally raw and still cold. I ordered the porkchop. And also was brought a raw ribeye(not what I ordered so I sent it back). Asked to make it to go since everyone else would be done by the time mi e was ready. I get home, and it's also not cooked all the way. For the $150 I spent only 2 of the 4 entrees were edible. The herb chicken were the other 2, which they actually got right. Our waitress was wonderful but I will never go back. They basically kicked me in the nuts and stole my money in my eyes. Way to expensive to make such easy to fix mistakes. Only order seafood if you don't want food poisoning or mad cow disease. read more

The Bistro - Well done ribeye - New American Near Me - Irmo, South Carolina

Pretty pricey for a place where they play trivia. The ribeye ($38) was unevenly seasoned and rather fatty. More than it should have been. It was served on top of the mashed potatoes so the first thing I did was somehow move the steak off of the potatoes. Don't do that! The Cobb salad was very good. The waitress we got was excellent! The waitress at the next table should be fired. Gin and tonic was good. Get a sandwich or a salad. You'll be happier than I was. read more

Food is amazing the place is great our waitress is always wonderful every time we go ....

The decor of Bistro on the Boulevard is absolutely charming, and it is always exceptionally clean. The food, cocktails and service are some of the best in the area. Consider the pork chop. We've ordered it multiple times and it's always prepared perfectly. Important to note- Tuesday is trivia night. This is fine if you are playing trivia. It's loud, and the only conversation you will be able to hear is the trivia announcer. So, unless you are playing trivia plan on dining at the Bistro another evening. Reservations are recommended-this is a popular spot. read more

We are first timers today & it was amazing‼ Annie T. was our server and she was very sweet, very accommodating, very knowledgeable about the menu selections & very helpful‼ We had the Brussels and they were fabulous we had the smash burgers and fries (no bun on mine) The atmosphere was amazing & my only regret is we put it off so long to eat here‼ read more

I just finished a wonderful evening at the bistro. The meal was fantastic. The beverage selection was spot on because of the ownership of the bistro and the care they took to make my time enjoyable. Even during the covid pandemic they came prepared. Take the time to check them out. Local and they are proud of it. I will be back again! I wanted to add a little something more. I also was able to try several types of bourbon while enjoying the sounds of Jim LeBlanc. As always he sounds great and always is a local fan favorite. read more

OH MY GOODNESS !!!! Sweet spot in an unobvious location. This place is over the top !! the food is beyond amazing the service is phenomenal and the ambiance is warm, relaxing, complete perfection Every one in the area should go again and again !!! read more

The food was great and service was great. The only difference would be more outdoor heat for winter and fans for summer.

Exceptional Atmosphere, Drinks, Food & Service. Both the indoor dining area & bar are spacious & accommodating for couples or groups. There's outdoor seating as well. The Live dinner music, by Basis of A Pulse, a jazz trio, made for a memorable experience. We had the Cider Brined Pork Chop & Voo Doo Pasta with a nice bottle of wine. Both entree's were unique & delightfully delicious. But, given their large portion size, neither of us ate more than half our entree. Our waitress, Halie, was attentive & delightful. Clearly, there's lots to appreciate at this venue. I highly recommend you give it a try. A Reservation for dinner may be best. Mustang USMC Retired read more

Heard about this after moving local. Service was OK butt the food was just so so. Prices will scare the locals away for sure!! Those are prices you would see in an upscale city restaurant. Now I know why it was empty. read more

Very good food! Especially the steak. I went here with my friends for one of their birthdays. The waiter I had didn't think I could finish a very large steak they had. I gobbled it up and he gave me $20! Overall, the ambiance around the place was very cool as well. They had great decorations, and it's a perfect place for an adult party! read more

This was our first time eating at this restaurant. It was a very pleasant experience. The food was delicious and the service excellent. Our appetizer was the shrimp with peanut sauce an a pickled slaw. This was so good and the shrimp were huge‼. We had the burger and the tagliatelle bolognese. Both were outstanding. The burger and fries were the best my husband has had in a long time. We ate the food so fast we didn't get a chance to take pictures. Go to this resturant and enjoy a great meal. I suggest you look over the menu before you go. Enjoy read more

Went here last night for a two person birthday celebration. Reservations were made. They were ready. Unfortunately, our young server was so rude, inexperienced and sullen, that it was tough to be happy about anything!! I'd be lying if I said anything was done about it. Ridiculous behavior, ridiculous delivery, didn't get menus properly and She( no name cause even the hostess wouldn't tell me or us ), waited over 30 minutes for our bills to appear, with it came a 20% added gratuity due to party size. Not a problem if the service had been good! I like this place And its bar. Tasteful decor and clean. But I'll never eat there again. It's just worth the time, effort and money to do so. Unless someone gets that young server SOME RETRAINING or demoted to bus girl, it's just not worth the travel time nor your money. There are far better places to eat and support. The Bistro needs help from YELP!! Review always please!! L read more

The Bistro - Six close friends post our poor service at The Bistro. Can anyone there use an iPhone to zero in on the party in Question????? - New American Near Me - Irmo, South Carolina

Very disappointed. Hours say they are open until 9:00pm. Got here at 8:30pm and then told kitchen is closed. Had some empty tables but bar was pretty full. I had been driving and traveling for almost 14 hours. I don't recommend because they don't stand by their hours. read more

Food and service, great food and environment. Great place to gather with friends! Recommend for group gatherings!!