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Bistro 157
Located in historic downtown Valparaiso, Bistro 157 serves an internationally influenced eclectic
menu in an upscale, but casually "hip" ambiance.
Chef Nicole trained in France 5 years and brings to your table gourmet cuisine paired
with wines from a Wine Spectator Award Winning list.
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16 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Rating Breakdown 16 reviews
5 stars
(12)
4 stars
(2)
3 stars
(2)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(9)
- special occasion(8)
- neighborhood gem(6)
- romantic(5)
- notable wine list(4)
- great for lunch(2)
Bistro 157 Reviews List
Review 1 for Bistro 157
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was excellent and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was excellent and the service was prompt but not intrusive. The place is small and it was full, so it was noisy and hard to have a talk across the table, especially since we were seated in the center and near the bar. Our appetizer was escargot which was presented in a cream sauce with garlic bread. It was very pleasant. I had the pork chop which was nicely presented on a bed of sweet potato puree and blanched vegetables. I thought the meat was a little bit over salted but it was great. My wife's grouper was crisp and flaky and perfectly done. Both our wines were perfect. Overall it was a good way to celebrate my wife's birthday. The cost is significant by not outlandish. With tip it came to just ove $100."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 2 for Bistro 157
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
dependable quality both food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"dependable quality both food and service. my first choice in dining in Valparaiso area"
Dined on 03/08/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 3 for Bistro 157
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A Casual but Elegant Gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"What a gem of a place! Excellent and interesting food, pleasant surroundings, helpful and friendly servers, comfortable ambiance... Casual but elegant. We came for a belated Valentine's dinner on a Sunday evening, and were pleasantly surprised to find the place 2/3 full...always a very good sign! We had been there once before, almost a year ago. The server we had had on the previous occasion walked past our table and said, "Good to see you back!" We were impressed with his memory. Our server this evening was equally pleasant, and the service was friendly but not intrusive in the least. Food was served at just the right times, at just the right temperatures. I had the escargot and cassoulet--excellent! And go for the bread pudding!"
Dined on 02/17/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 4 for Bistro 157
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Very crowded and long wait
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very crowded and long wait for seating and service. This was because of Valentines dinner."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 5 for Bistro 157
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This restaurant consistently
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This restaurant consistently delivers with great food and attentive service."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 6 for Bistro 157
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Well worth a visit
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I have been going to Bistro for years, I never have the same meal and the food is always impressive, Very creative menu with well sized portion, nice presentation and great taste.
Wait staff is always attentive and never overbearing."
Wait staff is always attentive and never overbearing."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Bistro 157
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always great food and good
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Always great food and good service. Never been disappointed.
Locals often eat at the bar on Friday nights.
Its a nice, white tablecloth kind of place
And their bar is just as comfortable as the tables."
Locals often eat at the bar on Friday nights.
Its a nice, white tablecloth kind of place
And their bar is just as comfortable as the tables."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 8 for Bistro 157
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Seems to be the hotspot on
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Seems to be the hotspot on a Friday night because not long after my girlfriend arrived the restaurant was full. The food was delicious and the waiter was very attentive."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Bistro 157
Based on the average of (8) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate