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    The Bistro

    4.0 (197 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Food 10/10! My husband and I came here for a spontaneous dinner on a Saturday and I must say we thoroughly enjoyed it. Service, by Anna! She's truly amazing with great attention to detail! Ambiance, was nice too! They had live music in the background and it was really a vibe. This is truly a restaurant you can go to and eat good food and have a good time. We'll be back for sure.

    Heidi D.

    We're in town for a couple of days and this is the first time we've been to The Bistro. We arrived just as happy hour was ending, the bar was slamming full, but we were easily able to find a seat at a little high top table at the back where the wine wall is. Pretty stellar too as it gave us a nice view of the whole restaurant and the ambiance. We started with a couple of cocktails, G tried a new bourbon , the Window Jane, Baby Jane on a rock. He liked it. I thought it was bright and sharp but Gary has more of a refined pallet for bourbon than I do. I had a spicy margarita, with house-made mix. Good, but could've been more spicy. The Lavendar Haze is a winner as is the Peach Old Fashion which boasts a house-made peach purée. For appetizers we had the Balsamic Poached Pears with Burrata and we split a wedge salad, both of which were pretty darn good. They were out of fried green tomatoes which I would've loved to try as I'm missing true southern pimento cheese these days. Oh well. The bartender Katie, who was also taking care of the outliers like us, was attentive and informational and so sweet. G and I split the Chilean Seabass entrée which was absolutely delightful. The flavor of this beautiful fish really comes through, the chef is magical in keeping the natural buttery notes and clarity of this fish while doing a beautiful char on top. Nestled on a bed of cauliflower butternut squash risotto and topped with a luxurious yet simple accoutrement of spinach pesto, this dish shines. G commented that if someone proclaims that fish is not their dish of choice, they should be brought here and be happily enlightened. Took back to the hotel a decadent slide of coconut cream pie, which proved to be a mouthwateringly perfect late night nibble as well as an exciting morning coffee pairing. Super Duper. What REALLY blew my mind though was the trio that was playing their Thursday night gig with a little tiny female base player named Delany who was totally driving the groove. Lord have mercy, South Carolina how much do I love you!!! Apparently they like us here too as we received gratis a chocolate Jell-O shot which is homemade by the owner's mother. I'd love to hang out with her for a minute ;' ). Fabulous, maybe better than a rich silky eggnog shot! Super duper! Thank you so much Bistro Grill!

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    Chris H.

    Came here for the first time and was honestly a bit disappointed. Our reservation was at 8pm, but we were told they were out of shrimp, salmon, only had one ribeye, and just a few half chickens left. On top of that, there's a $4 charge for any substitutions, which didn't feel great considering how limited the options were. The waitress was super nice and friendly, and the manager did offer free appetizers, which I really appreciated. The atmosphere was nice too -- live music and a good vibe overall. Just disappointed that so many menu items were unavailable. Hopefully next time there's a better selection, because the place itself seems like it could be really good.

    Samantha S.

    The Bistro is located perfectly from the interstate; easy to locate with adequate parking. We made reservations on open table and was seated upon arrival. The restaurant has plenty of space, beautiful ambiance, including patio seating, and live music. The live music was definitely an added bonus. Our waitress was attentive, provided recommendations, and was welcoming. However, the food was not the star of the show. We had Rockefeller oysters for appetizer. We didn't enjoy them and order fried green tomatoes next. They were a hit! Our entrees included catfish and grits & lobster ravioli. We would rate the food 7/10. All dishes arrived to the table quickly but lacked flavor. I would visit again for the drinks and live music.

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    Chris L.

    My wife and I went here with some friends. We had a great time and the place has a great atmosphere. They had live music which, considering we were wanting to talk with our friends made it a little difficult to hear, but the music was nice. Overall, the food was good. Our server was very attentive and friendly. For what you received the prices were a little high, but I would come back again. Note, they do take reservations.

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    Christian S.

    Another great time at The Bistro. Service is always excellent and the food was delicious as usual. We sat outside, where they had heaters & TVs. Everything was lovey and they happily provided additional plates for our personal cake!

    Jade W.

    I have been here for lunch twice and have enjoyed it both times. Customer service is amazing. The food is enjoyable as well. I ordered the steak, and it was cooked exactly like I requested and full of flavor. I enjoyed the french fries. The burgers were delicious. I wasn't a fan of the catfish and grits; however, I'm not a huge fan of the tomato paste and okra mixture.  The atmosphere is great. I really want to return for dinner at some point. I love the fire pits on the patio.

    These Brussels came out so fast and are delicious!
    Lisa F.

    Walking in to an open floor plan and a saxophonist in the corner made me instantly fall in love. The bar staff was engaging and fun to chat with. The food was hot, delicious and just what I needed.

    Fran G.

    I wish i could y'all tell what the food tastes like, however we didn't get to taste it...we got seated...they even brought us a highchair... and then we waited and waited for no service, no water, not even someone to tell us someone would be with us... they weren't busy..we were seated in the middle of the restaurant... so they saw us...anywho after deciding how long was a reasonable time to wait....we left after almost 15 minutes of no acknowledgment...the place was real cute and i really wanted to try the pork belly Cuban & blackened salmon for my daughter...but we got was the smell of crispy Brussels sprouts :( :(

    John E.

    My go to spot for romance, food and libations on Irmo (Columbia) SC. Love music, strong drinks and damn good food. Top shelf liquors, jazz trio and a medium ribeye that was off the chart. Can't miss spot to take your lady or find one .

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    Where has my waiter gone I used to be so happy with this place and now it's just going so downhill.

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    Service was great but the food was so bland and lackluster. Worst shrimp and grits I've ever had.

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    Great food, service, and nice wine list. Relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. Recommend. Smash burger was a 10, as well as the fries.

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    Excellent food and service. Local specials and great entertainment. Good wine selection and one of the best specials menu in the area.

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    The filet was delicious and cooked perfectly. Everyone was polite and gave good service. Food arrived quickly, even with a party of 13.

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    My husband and I came here for our anniversary and had a wonderful time. The live band was awesome and the food was amazing!!

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    Good food but a little on the pricey side. The trivia night is great fun although some of the questions were for much younger folks.

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    We love this place! The hostess "Meredith" is awesome! The wait staff is excellent, great food, great entertainment.

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