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Cafe 34 Bistro
Family owned and operated bistro with a continental flair. Serving scrumptious gourmet food with taste bud tantalizing drinks. A beautiful dining experience with a wondrous natural light appeal.
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23 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 23 reviews
5 stars
(9)
4 stars
(10)
3 stars
(2)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(8)
- vibrant bar scene(8)
- good for groups(7)
- late-night find(7)
- romantic(6)
- great for lunch(5)
Cafe 34 Bistro Reviews List
Review 1 for Cafe 34 Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not on a Special Occasion
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was very good however, the portions were small. I would rather pay the full price and get a normal size dish. The Italian antipasto was very, very small. When I called to tell them that I was disappointed, Tony, was very rude to me. I would go back again, but, not on a holiday."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 2 for Cafe 34 Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The ambiance of the restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The ambiance of the restaurant is very laidback and comfortable. As soon as I stepped in I was greeted by a gentle breeze from the floor to ceiling window. It was nice to enjoy the unpreditcablely nice weather from the indoors. Right away I felt at home. It just so hapened to be my sisters 22nd birthday and I wanted to treat her as my first visit. I chose Bistro because the lobster ravioli, which was fanominal, really drew my attention. The food was devine even though service could use a few improvements. Otherwise my groub and I had a great time laughing and being ourselves."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 3 for Cafe 34 Bistro
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Both had stuffed shrimp dinners
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Both had stuffed shrimp dinners and the shrimp was like chewing on tough rubber. Mentioned that to the server when she asked and she never acknowledged we said anything to her. Would not return there. They are definitely focused on the large bar crowd."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2006
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Review 4 for Cafe 34 Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food . Great atmosphere
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent food . Great atmosphere . Outstanding bands ."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, romantic, hot spot
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Review 5 for Cafe 34 Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was very good. Always
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was very good. Always is. I took someone there who had never been and she is looking forward to going back.Menu has a good selection and now has an early bird menu that begins at 11:30AM!"
Dined on 03/19/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 6 for Cafe 34 Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Oh what a night....
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"OMG! We went to Cafe 34 for a birthday party and had a wonderful time! My first time there. The food was excellent! Service was the best! The band "TRAK" made for a fun night. We can't wait to go back."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 7 for Cafe 34 Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was very good but menu
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was very good but menu was limited as it was Valentine's Day. Valentine's menu was grossly overpriced, while regular menu during past visits was not. Portions were very generous."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
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Review 8 for Cafe 34 Bistro
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The menu for Valentine's Day
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The menu for Valentine's Day was disappointing. We had made reservations on Opentable.com and I viewed the website before scheduling the reservation. I had my heart set on having a veal dish,the jumbo shrimp cocktail appetizer and a side salad. Once we were seated we were handed a 1 page menu that did not list veal, side salad or shrimp cocktail. I had asked our waitress if the cook could make any exceptions, and I was allowed to order a side salad and could order a shrimp cocktail consisting of 4 peices of jumbo shrimp. No exception on the dinner item. I selected a chicken entree that was very good. Our service was also under par and the restaurant was NOT busy at 6:00PM.Our waitress was too busy talking with the hostess. Sigh...."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 9 for Cafe 34 Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I normally dine at Cafe 34
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I normally dine at Cafe 34 for dinner and was very impressed by the lunch menu and the food presentation. My only complaint was there was not enough tuna presented on the plate. The tuna was delicious, but I think there was only maybe 3 ounces in the 4 slices.
My dining comanion had selected the fried calamari salad, which was enough for 2 people."
My dining comanion had selected the fried calamari salad, which was enough for 2 people."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2012
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 10 for Cafe 34 Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The service was excellent.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The service was excellent. Kristi did a great job. The food was very good. It is a casual place but a little pricey."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2013
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Cafe 34 Bistro
Based on the average of (13) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic