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The Bistro
Elegant. Sophisticated. Fine Dining.
Located in Bowling Green, Kentucky's historic downtown district, just two blocks from serene Fountain Square, The Bistro welcomes you to one-of-a-kind dining. The two-story restored 1893 Fletcher House plays host to both first rate meals and service whether you are enjoying dinner for two in the restaurant, drinks with friends in the bar or a private function in the upstairs meeting space.
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42 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Rating Breakdown 42 reviews
5 stars
(28)
4 stars
(12)
3 stars
(0)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(23)
- romantic(21)
- special occasion(21)
- fit for foodies(18)
- good for groups(17)
- kid-friendly(10)
The Bistro Reviews List
Review 1 for The Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Mother's Day Tradition
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We have gone here the last 3 yrs. and will continue this tradition. My wife loves this place and wants to make sure we return for Mother's Day again. The food is perfect and has actually encouraged us to make some of it ourselves. I speak very highly of your restaurant each time I mention it. Thank you."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 2 for The Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This place had a great atmosphere and the food couldn't have been better. The staff was very knowlegdable about what is offered on and off the menu."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 3 for The Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The Best Restaurant in Town
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have come to appreciate that the evening’s “specials” are always imaginative, creative, and eagerly anticipated. Once again, Chef Sasha did not disappoint. When each of his special appetizer offerings sounds better than the other, you just know that dinner will surely be a gourmet experience. His octopus salad appetizer was truly “special” and it was perfect. Served cool with assorted greens, the octopus was perfectly done, both tender and flavorful. Sasha followed with his potato-crusted Mahi-Mahi entrée served over asparagus, in a red cream sauce that complimented the Mahi-Mahi without overpowering it. Like the appetizer, the dinner was perfect. But there was still dessert: Tres Leches Crème Brulee. Simply delicious."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 4 for The Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of the best, if not the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
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"One of the best, if not the best restaurant in Bowling Green. Very nice menu, and always some good specials to choose from."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for The Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Consistently excellent service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Consistently excellent service and food."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for The Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Chef Jason: The catfish dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Chef Jason: The catfish dinner last Saturday (3/16) was superb!! So many different flavors in one meal. One of the best meals we've had at the Bistro, and we go every Saturday. I can't wait to see what you come up with next. Thanks for always making our Saturdays so special."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2012
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Review 7 for The Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Worth it!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Exceptional service! Wonderful food!
Our server was very attentive and made use feel very welcome! He was great. We loved the look of the restaurant. Beautiful and perfectly lit with great art. Oh, and the food....to die for. My husband is seldom blown away by restaurant food but he was at The Bistro. The best catfish he had ever tasted. We all enjoyed our visit very much!"
Our server was very attentive and made use feel very welcome! He was great. We loved the look of the restaurant. Beautiful and perfectly lit with great art. Oh, and the food....to die for. My husband is seldom blown away by restaurant food but he was at The Bistro. The best catfish he had ever tasted. We all enjoyed our visit very much!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for The Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Chef Jason is one great chef.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Chef Jason: Your snapper meal on Saturday was GREAT! What an unusual but fantastic group of flavors! GREAT job!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for The Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Old folks night out
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We went with good friends,both of us had been there several times..food was as good as anywhere in town.service usually someone new,but good.Specials great but expensive.no draft beer."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 10 for The Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We ate at The Bistro the two
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We ate at The Bistro the two nights we stayed in Bowling Green. The food was excellent both nights. We definitely recommend it."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for The Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Bistro is one of the best anywhere!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Bistro is one of our favorite restaurants. The food and drink are superb. The service is friendly, knowledgeable and oh so helpful. They have wonderful local art displayed for you to enjoy while dining.
I would recommend this restaurant to all!!!!!"
I would recommend this restaurant to all!!!!!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 12 for The Bistro
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Disappointed
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Anniversary dinner for my husband and I . It was our first visit. We got the special NY Strip steak with broccoli and mashed potatoes. Everything was good except for the steak which happens to be the main course. It had no taste to it, very bland. Although their we're grill marks on it but obviously was not cooked on a grill. It tasted as though it was pan fried. Probably one of the worst steaks My husband and I have eaten. Very disappointed in that coming from such an elegant restaurant. And it was the "Special" in which the $25.00 did not reflect that being a good price. We didnt know the price until we got the bill. Not for sure if we will be back, jury is still out on that one. The atmosphere and service are very good though."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for The Bistro
Based on the average of (30) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
3 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate