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The Bistro at South River
Exquisite food. Extraordinary setting.
Avoid the hustle of downtown Annapolis and experience fine dining at one of Edgewater’s most serene settings. The Bistro offers the perfect getaway for family and friends. Located at The Golf Club at South River.
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26 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Rating Breakdown 26 reviews
5 stars
(8)
4 stars
(8)
3 stars
(8)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(10)
- good for groups(8)
- great for brunch(8)
- scenic view(8)
- special occasion(7)
- great for lunch(5)
The Bistro at South River Reviews List
Review 1 for The Bistro at South River
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Sunday Brunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"An exceptional brunch buffet of entrees as well as an omelet bar (with crab among the ingredients) and very tempting desserts. The service was outstanding and the mimosas we a real treat"
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, special occasion
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Review 2 for The Bistro at South River
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
This restaurant is in what
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This restaurant is in what used to be the clubhouse for a golf course. It is LOUD! It's basically filled golfers and their wives who just shot a round of golf. The food was mediocre at best but priced like a restaurant of much higher calibre. Menu selection is limited to just a handful of items in each section, but they had quite a few specials. However the waitress read the specials directly off a list so fast it was hard to understand what she was saying. Don't go there expecting a quiet dinner, food and service average."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 3 for The Bistro at South River
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best Onion Soup
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Brought our family out for a pre-Easter dinner. Our first time at the Bistro. It is on a golf course and the views are very nice from the windows. The food was good--the French onion soup was ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! Unfortunately the meat was over-cooked. We ordered prime rib (it was a special on Sat night) and all were well-done. I had lamb and it was well-done. Everything tasted great but not getting the main event right lowers the quality a few stars in my book. Would we go again...definitely for the soup and dessert. I would have to think hard before ordering meat again...sorry."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 4 for The Bistro at South River
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A very enjoyable evening.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A very enjoyable evening. The bar looked like a great place to sit and converse. Parking is not a problem. Will definitely go back."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for The Bistro at South River
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was fine nothing outstanding
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was fine nothing outstanding - very small menu for choices. Nice atmosphere and our waitress was great! We would go again and want to try brunch!"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2013
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 6 for The Bistro at South River
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
20 minutes early for reservation
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"20 minutes early for reservation and no hostess at the desk. A busboy greeted us, went into the kitchen to get hostess. 3 minutes later to take us to our table. Nice decor/not busy. Booth table given was wobbly so we changed booths. Our server came up and we told her about the change and the table. Order the free range chicken and one of their specials "Bloody Mary rib eye". Salads were very good. Dinners slow in arriving due to our server assisting with a large group in the 2nd dinning area. Presentation of dish was nice. My broccoli overcooked. Disappointed with steak, thin cut. Came time for bill took nearly 10 minutes for waitress to collect my card and close."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2010
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Review 7 for The Bistro at South River
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Prime rib was perfectly cooked
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Prime rib was perfectly cooked and fantastic flavor. We were full from dinner and took the dessert home. Upon opening it we found a sizable slice of cake in the middle surrounded by sliced strawberries on piped whipped cream. What a delightful surprise! Fantastic evening!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 8 for The Bistro at South River
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Friendly, quiet, relaxing
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Friendly, quiet, relaxing atmosphere with lots of room between tables (read "not too crowded")."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 9 for The Bistro at South River
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was just OK. One in
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was just OK. One in our party had a steak that he said was tough and over cooked. I had prime rib special, not much flavor. My husband had the perch which he said was very good."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2011
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Review 10 for The Bistro at South River
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
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Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"food was very good-- crab cakes excellent good value for money --great onion soup"
Dined on 03/04/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 11 for The Bistro at South River
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Good value for the money.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Good value for the money. Food was okay but not great. Staff were very cordial and helpful. Nice ambiance in newly-renovated section."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2013
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Review 12 for The Bistro at South River
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent brunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Four of us had brunch 2/17, using a coupon. The renovated dining room is gorgeous, complete with blazing fire. The food is ssoutstanding - roast leg of lamb or roast beef, chicken and fish choices, ceaser salad, made to order omlettes, plus complementary mimomas and lots of fresh fruit, pls lovely desserts. Something for everyone.
Service was unpolished - our server would have done herself a favor if she had just brought a carafe of coffee for our table. Instead she made individual trips each time one of the four of us wanted some, and brought back a new cup - cup only, no saucer. It was a strange way to serve coffee and very slow.
Otherwise I look forward to returning and would recommend it without hesitation for small or large group"
Dined on 02/17/2013
2008
Special Features: great for brunch, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 13 for The Bistro at South River
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Tasty food. Competent service.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Tasty food. Competent service. A little pricey for club house atmosphere. We had a very nice meal. $31 for lamb chops was a bit high for 3 single chops. For double chops would have been a good price. Very good mushroom risotto. Nice wine list. Would go more often if prices were lower."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 14 for The Bistro at South River
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Try it, you'll like it!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very good food at reasonable prices in a quiet residential setting with a cosy fireplace and ample parking in the evening. Try it for a special occasion."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for The Bistro at South River
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The smoke frok the fireplace
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The smoke frok the fireplace was overwhelming. The waitress and the hostess were terrific. The GM restocked the fire but really wasn't accommodating or friendly. The smoke ruined the evening."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2005
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Review 16 for The Bistro at South River
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I've been here a few times
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I've been here a few times and the food has always been great. But most of all I love the atmosphere and the ambiance. It's very cozy and comfortable. It's quiet enough to be able to have a conversation with other guests at your table but it's not uncomfortably quiet. There's a nice fireplace and it has an upscale yet very homey feel."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for The Bistro at South River
Based on the average of (10) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate