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Bistro C.V. Reviews List

Bistro C.V.

The goal at Bistro C.V. is to celebrate and showcase the freshest ingredients of the season. We love the region we live in and pride ourselves on supporting our local and organic farmers. Our food is a reflection of our belief in cooking simply, honestly and innovatively. We designed our restaurant to provide a dining experience of superior quality within a comfortable atmosphere, unique to Steamboat.
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53 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
(53 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 53 reviews
5 stars
(36)
4 stars
(11)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(1)
Food 
4.6 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5
Service 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
Ambiance 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Noise Level
2.3 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • fit for foodies(38)
  • special occasion(36)
  • notable wine list(22)
  • romantic(19)
  • hot spot(16)
  • good for groups(11)
Bistro C.V. Reviews List
Review 1 for Bistro C.V.
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great food, but the noise!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Impeccable service and really imaginative and delicious food. Even the desserts did not disappoint. However, the particular night we dined there, two tables were occupied by ridiculously loud parties of 4. One poor lady at a table next to them had her hand cupped over her near ear and seemed truly to be in pain. An elderly couple was startled a few times by sudden outbursts of truly deafening laughter. I felt sorry for those people. Meanwhile the raucous folks were oblivious. I've read other complaints of same kind. Perhaps these parties could be seated in the separate dining room, or shushed by the staff."
Dined on 6/10/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 2 for Bistro C.V.
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent Dinner

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Dined on 6/07/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Had a wonderful dinner at CV Bistro while visiting Steamboat. Food and Service were great. Burger was delicious and mussels did not disappoint."
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 3 for Bistro C.V.
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Inconsistency @ Bistro CV

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Dined on 5/27/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Bistro CV remains one of the best 2 restaurants in Steamboat but is Inconsistent. One night it will the the best ever, then, the next time
you go there its not so hot. Last time we were there they had changed the menu and had omitted their very popular bowl of mussels
and replaced it with a dish of 2 mussels and 2 oysters. The creme brulee was very watery, like melted ice cream. Sometimes the
service is great and, then, we have waited almost an hour for our entrees, with no explanation. They do some dishes very well and
it could be a truly great restaurant but they have some kinks to work out!
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Dined on 5/27/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list
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Review 4 for Bistro C.V.
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Amazing!!

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Dined on 5/26/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"CV always kills it! Food, wait staff and ambiance were as always amazing. We love this place !"
Dined on 5/26/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 5 for Bistro C.V.
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Date night

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Dined on 5/21/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
4 / 3
Energetic
"I expected to leave hungry. After a Yellowfin tuna taco, the elk stone salad, gnocchi with blue prawns, and the seafood entree, I was comfortably full. My wife and I had a very nice evening. I enjoyed watching the chefs work their magic. I was able to get out of there for under $150 with tip. I can't wait to go back, once I make some more cabbage!"
Dined on 5/21/2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 6 for Bistro C.V.
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wow but ouch

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Dined on 5/04/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Very good food and service but broke the bank."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 7 for Bistro C.V.
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Impressive

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Dined on 4/30/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Spectacular wine list along with perfect food pleases the palate. A wonderful choice to indulge for an evening."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 8 for Bistro C.V.
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Meat eating, foodie friends

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
"Meat eating, foodie friends described it as "mind blowing". They went out of their way to accommodate a vegan diner with an equally impressive meal."
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 9 for Bistro C.V.
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

his is our favorite restaurant

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"his is our favorite restaurant in Steamboat Springs."
Dined on 03/29/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 10 for Bistro C.V.
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Quaint bistro. Perfect place

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Quaint bistro. Perfect place to enjoy a good wine paired with surprisingly good small-ish plates. Too many great dishes to name them all - we had six people so were able to try a number of them. Only criticism was that our waitress was not helpful in scoping out meal. As first timers we were concerned about size/sharability of dishes and it turned out we WAY over ordered. Not that anyone way complaining. Will definitely return."
Dined on 03/27/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 11 for Bistro C.V.
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fantastic from start to finish!!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Fantastic from start to finish!!"
Dined on 03/25/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 12 for Bistro C.V.
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We went here as a group of

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We went here as a group of 10, and had a fantastic time. Service was spot on, food was delicious. Would highly recommend this restaraunt!"
Dined on 03/25/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 13 for Bistro C.V.
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We recently had dinner at

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We recently had dinner at Bistro CV on our vacation in Steamboat and this place was amazing. The food was excellent and the service was even better. We'll certainly be back the next time we're in town. Highly recommend this spot."
Dined on 03/19/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 14 for Bistro C.V.
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Excellent evening

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Had to push our reservation back and they were very accommodating. Appreciated the hospitality. Interesting combinations with each element expertly prepared and presented."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Bistro C.V.
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, romantic, scenic view, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 16 for Bistro C.V.
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Very good food and good service,

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Very good food and good service, but over-priced."
Dined on 03/14/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 17 for Bistro C.V.
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

One of the very best in Steamboat.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"One of the very best in Steamboat. Just go."
Dined on 02/28/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 18 for Bistro C.V.
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This was my second visit to

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"This was my second visit to Steamboat, and CV. It was just as good as I remembered. I will be back!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
 2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 19 for Bistro C.V.
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Didn't live up to its reputation

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Didn't live up to its reputation - food was good, but not outstanding, and it was pricey. Good atmosphere."
Dined on 03/09/2013
 2011
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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Review 20 for Bistro C.V.
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

I went with my son for an

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I went with my son for an after skiing dinner. We were both impressed with the food, although the decor in the back area was pretty austere. The basil fed escargot were very rich and very tasty. The chicken-chorizo pot pie was very good, but had very little chorizo flavor. The Berkshire pork duo was excellent. The meat was very tender and flavorful. I ordered the wagyu hanger steak. It was perfectly cooked and very tender, but unfortunately the entire plate was served lukewarm at best. It clearly had been left sitting too long before bringing it out.
Overall a very good meal, but I had to take off a star for the decor and the cold entre."
Dined on 03/05/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 21 for Bistro C.V.
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Bistro C.V. head of the Class

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great if you're on an expense account or you want to get laid. Probably top table in Steamboat. Expensive but really worth it if someone else is buying. Really worth it if you're with the right person. Great wine list at bottom with good selections at fair pricing. Absurd pricing at the top of the wine list.
Grilled Caesar salad is tremendous. Huge mussels. Terrific burger. Strong selections up and down the menu. Best place to take my wife when I've done something and I need forgiveness."
Dined on 03/03/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 22 for Bistro C.V.
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

From before we arrived to

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"From before we arrived to the end of our meal-we couldn't have been treated better. The hostess was informative and gracious trying to accomdate a tme change. Our server Frank was exceptionally knowledgeable-don't miss the chicken pot pie or the steak tartare if they are on that nights menu. Wish they were where we live instead of where we vacationed."
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 23 for Bistro C.V.
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Super creative menu. Great

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Super creative menu. Great service, great food."
Dined on 02/26/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 24 for Bistro C.V.
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Best in the 'boat

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Bistro CV has become our favorite restaurant in Steamboat. Great wine list, great service, but the food is what really sets CV apart. The choices are not only much more interesting than, every choice is delicious. We have always tried something new and have always been very happy. There are many great restaurants in Steamboat but Bistro CV is the best."
Dined on 02/23/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 25 for Bistro C.V.
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Amazing experience! Sat at

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
"Amazing experience! Sat at the open bar and had a ball!"
Dined on 02/21/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 26 for Bistro C.V.
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

We had a very novice server,

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We had a very novice server, and when we complained to management they didn't take appropriate action. We ordered appetizers and a main course, and it took over 2 hours from start to finish. In addition, when one of the main courses we had ordered was no longer available, it took the server over 20 minutes to get back to us with that information. Other tables in the room came and went while we languished; even our water glasses went unfilled. In addition, when asked for recommendations on three different items, the server invariably suggested the most expensive item in the category. Very disappointing."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2009
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Bistro C.V.
Based on the average of (27) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
4.7 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.7 / 5
5 out of 5 recommend this product
Food 
4.7 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.7 / 5
Service 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
Ambiance 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Noise Level
2.3 / 3
Energetic