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    The Corner Bistro

    4.4 (97 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    THE CORNER BISTRO ATMOSPHERE

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    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Kelly T.

    I had a super enjoyable dinner here on a Thursday evening with girlfriends during our girls' weekends away. Their "small plates" are definitely larger than the tapas I'm used to, so I recommend planning on about 1.5 per person. We over ordered a little. All the food was well seasoned, and we all even ordered a dessert. I had the warm chocolate chip cookie skillet, and it really, really hit the spot... even if I rolled out of there stuffed, it was worth it! Don't miss out on the banana bread old fashioned! Super yummy twist on a classic. Only open for dinner, so make sure to call ahead for a reservation for this little gem in Bellaire.

    Tenderloin & crab cakes
    Britta M.

    I have mixed feelings on Corner Bistro. I made a reservation via text a few weeks before our party of 8 arrived. At the host stand it was clear they forgot to lock in our reservation, but they were able to comfortably seat us timely anyhow, which was great. The ambiance is quaint and cozy.. with a dash of chandelier, and staffed with friendly small-town vibes. We ordered a round of drinks and our meals and both came out very promptly. Their portions are large for tapas, but priced to match. The tenderloin with bernaise was a good size and despite being cooked a bit over the medium I ordered, it was really good. I would definitely order it again. The crab cakes came in an order of 3 for $12, and were very gluey/cakey containing little to no crab in them. (I'd have rather paid more for 2 with some lump crab.) The heavy citrus sauce they were in didn't seem to pair very well with them either. They enforced one bill for our large group which was ok, but they did overcharge us by mistake. We got it corrected when I brought it to their attention. Overall, given the few nicer dinner options in town I would still recommend them if you're looking for a night out!

    Tenderloin and scallops small plate. It was plenty for me!
    Gayle R.

    We finally made it here after several yearly visits to Bellaire. We a delicious dinner and wonderful appetizer, Brie and fig jam bruschetta. Service was friendly and responsive. It's handy you can make a reservation. We ate on the patio, which is a little bit noisy with traffic, but hey, it's summertime, and great to be outdoors! We will most definitely be back next year!

    Tomato caper bruschetta
    Diana M.

    We stopped here for a little snack while driving through, and it was GOOD! They were slammed when we stopped in but able to get a table pretty quickly. I remember my drink was some kind of bourbon-lemon-mint thing that was really good. We both shared the tomato caper bruschetta, and the mini crab cake sliders...both equally amazing! Our server was absolutely wonderful! Very glad we stopped in.

    Crab dip - so melty and good
    Christina G.

    Walking by I noticed some good looking food on the patio. The menu looked nice so we made reservations. Two days later we had dinner. What a treat. The corner bistro really brings a nice different option to Bellaire. You can mix it up through a week vacation with the selection of restaurants down town. All of our small plates were so good I forgot to take a picture before we were half way through. Whoops! Would love to go back for more.

    Mushroom Herb Arancini - Risotto deep fried with mushroom. Delicious!
    Grace D.

    Always the best service!! The food is amazing!! Great appetizers, wonderful small shareable plates, and the tastiest desserts. We have had two amazing salads here. One in the summer with Mango and then last night the Beet & Arugula Salad. Unique craft cocktails, good wine list and a large selection of craft beers. The bar area is also cozy. A great place to grab a drink and small plate. This is always our go-to place when visiting Bellaire!!

    Every time Corner Bistro exceeds our expectations. The ownership is hands down the best in the industry and I've been to some of the best in the country. Food, service, friendliness are a 10.

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