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    V Restaurant, Bistro & Bar

    3.9 (606 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Earl H.

    Enjoyed a Top Shelf breakfast at Bistro V. Dined alone as the Great Gal is traveling at this time. I went the cinnamon waffles with fruit and a side of bacon. Service was great (Alas I did not catch her name) as was the meal Shout out to the chef. The Bistro is one of the better restaurants in our town.

    Vegi burger, truffle fries, hazy IPA
    Erik R.

    The staff were friendly and very helpful, the vegetarian burger (home made patty) and truffle fries were perfect. Wonderful ambiance on the patio, really impressed!

    Swimming pool of balsamic vinegar. Overwhelming and inedible.
    Andrew R.

    Epic customer service fail with my inedible Shrimp n' Grits plate. Another person at the table and I ordered this dish and neither of us could finish it. The plate was literally swimming in balsamic vinegar, which became overwhelming as we trudged through our meal. When the waitress came to pick up the plates, I asked her if she was ready for the bad news and informed her that although I wasn't going to use the word "horrible" (it honestly was), the plate was inedible. I stated the shrimp had been totally obliterated, and that the overuse of balsamic vinegar made the plate inedible. She didn't say that she was sorry and it wasn't her place too, but she did say she would inform the chef. There was no further contact from the restaurant management or the chef, our waitress simply dropped off the bill and told us to have a good day. I honestly wish we had gone to the place around the corner that starts with a G.

    Salmon rillettes
    Mau M.

    First time at Murphys and was walking at downtown on a Sunday night. We loved the overall vibe of the place and the outdoor seating looked so welcoming. It was a cold night so we were glad that they had heating available although they only had three working heaters at that time. Wanted something light so an appetizer, burger, and drink was more than enough for me and my husband. Service was friendly but I guess they were a bit busy. Food arrived on time but we had to go inside to pay since they were taking a bit of time to go back in the outside dining area. Food was good, salmon rillettes was creamy and tasty, our burger was cooked perfectly as we liked it. The drink was nice and unique. Nice place, looks like a good breakfast place, too.

    Calamari/Shrimp appetizer
    Craig H.

    To start, we ordered the Crispy Calamari and Shrimp appetizer -- everyone enjoyed it. One person in our group had raved about the duck from a previous visit, calling it the best she'd ever had. Based on that, I ordered the duck salad, and she ordered the duck entrée from the fine dining menu. Unfortunately, the duck was disappointing -- it was chewy, and the skin was inedible. She agreed it was nothing like what she'd had before. On a positive note, my salad portion was tasty, and the champagne vanilla vinaigrette was delicious. My wife had the seafood special: scallops with risotto. I tried a bite -- they were very good. Others at our table ordered the Steak Frites and the Salmon Béarnaise, and both were satisfied. If my salad had come with salmon instead of the duck, this would have easily been a four-star experience. One thing to note: they add a mandatory 20% gratuity for parties of six or more (a bit of an oxymoron -- mandatory gratuity). The server was friendly but not quite attentive enough to justify that tip in my opinion -- but we paid it nonetheless. Overall, I'd recommend trying anything except the duck. We probably won't be back.

    Carlos F.

    Best Restaurant in a 50 mile range, hands down. You'll need a reservation to sit at the front dining area. There are two different bars as well. The food is great specially those blue cheese stuffed; smoked dates that are fantastic when paired with Pinot. Don't dare think you have a reservation -IF you did it through an online service... we learned the hard ( embarrassing ) way. Get someone on the horn and confirm that way instead.

    Brandon S.

    Might have been the best meal I've ever had. Ordered the truffle Mac and cheese with Crème Brûlée for dessert. Was lucky to get an outdoor seat on a nice day without much of a wait but we watched several others wait a long time to be seated. Drink selection was very good and prices seemed reasonable. Highly recommend, but service was a little on the slow side.

    Gina S.

    Wow, can't believe it's been over four years since I've been here. I definitely needed to up my review to four stars! It was a hot 94 degree day so I was thrilled to get a spot inside sitting at the bar. It took a while to get acknowledged and seated but it was the tail end of the lunch hour so understandable. They were featuring all kinds of blueberry cocktails so of course I had to try a blueberry mimosa. It was perfectly chilled and a nice twist from a traditional mimosa...the blueberry puree was . We were not super hungry so we shared the calamari and shrimp appetizer as well as the truffle fries. The calamari was very tasty but I really loved the shrimp. The dish also had blistered shishito peppers which I became obsessed with, so good! The truffle fries were cooked perfectly crisp and had lots of garlic. Servings were pretty generous as we couldn't even finish. Service was fantastic considering how busy it was but man, these ladies were running...taking orders, refilling waters, busing tables and hostessing. Having a busser would probably make a difference and help these hard working ladies quite a bit. Great stop overall and good food!

    Menu for Oct 2025. Nice selection. Some dishes good, some not so good.
    Sandy A.

    Cute, location with lots of outdoor seating. Came here for lunch. This is a good menu with a nice variety. But the execution was just ok. I think you need to know what to order here so perhaps ask the waiter what is most popular and order those dishes. We had the truffle Mac and cheese and the BBQ BLT. The max and cheese was excellent- done well. The BBQ BLT was not. Thank goodness I asked for the bbq sauce on the side because it was terrible. The rest of the ingredients were good but I am a traditionalist and think this should be served on toast not a bun. I want the star to be the bacon, tomato and lettuce. This combo adding onion rings, ranch dressing, cheese, and bbq was too much. I ended up peeling off the cheese and only eating one side of the bun as the bread was just too much. Onion ring were nice but all of those extra ingredients were a distraction. The passion martini was excellent. Service was just ok- everyone was working hard so I don't know if they are just short staffed or inefficient in their processes because we had to wait for a long time to get seated (tables were open), to place an order, to get our food, to get sugar for my ice tea and to get the check. Staff was friendly that is not an issue. Overall, I recommend you stick to simple dishes and you should get a good meal. Come if not in a rush. Enjoy the lovely setting and that passion martini!

    Veggie tacos with side salad
    Julie A.

    Excellent food and service! Restaurant was understaffed on New Year's Day and the wait staff were extremely positive and friendly. The food was fresh and delicious. We sat outside in the patio with our dog and the patio warmers worked great even with the light sprinkle. Highly recommend!

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    I have been coming here for years! The food is fantastic and the service is always amazing.

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    Great food, great service! I eat here all the time and it never disappoints. It's clean and the service is quick. I highly recommend!

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    Second time we've eaten here. Great food! And wonderful friendly service! Very clean and relaxed ambience.

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    Thank you Jennifer for the lovely review and continued support!

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    Food and service is always good. Nice for a special occasion. Nice to have the option to dine inside or out.

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    Great food. Lobster sandwich is awesome. Chips are a nice addition as they add some crunch to the soft sandwich.

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    Best truffle fries on the planet. Try their espresso martini while you're at it. Service is great. Highly recommend.

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    The food was good and especially love all of the,Craft Beer selections. The Gal that greeted us…read morewas very friendly and knowledgeable. Really sets presence upon walking into a place to be warmly welcome.

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