Reserve now:
Alex Bistro & BarReservations
Restaurant Reviews List >
Cleveland / Akron / Canton Restaurant Reviews >
Cleveland Restaurant Reviews >
Downtown Cleveland Restaurant Reviews >
Mediterranean Restaurant Reviews
Alex Bistro & Bar Reviews List
Alex Bistro & Bar
Alex Bistro and Bar is proud to join Downtown Cleveland's vibrant culinary landscape! We are excited to bring our progressive menu with a Mediterranean flare to the Playhouse Square District and the downtown area! We strive to focus on only the freshest ingredients to prepare our delicious and diverse menu and our carefully conceived cocktails! We're glad to provide amazing Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner options to our thriving neighborhood.
We feature a full bar with an award winning wine list and an assortment of craft beers to select from. Our cocktails are made from scratch with only the freshest ingredients! Come join us for a night out or just stop by for Happy Hour to have a glass of wine on our patio! We look forward to seeing you......
See more Alex Bistro & Bar details
We feature a full bar with an award winning wine list and an assortment of craft beers to select from. Our cocktails are made from scratch with only the freshest ingredients! Come join us for a night out or just stop by for Happy Hour to have a glass of wine on our patio! We look forward to seeing you......
101 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Rating Breakdown 101 reviews
5 stars
(21)
4 stars
(46)
3 stars
(28)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
Filter Reviews By:
Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(37)
- neighborhood gem(29)
- special occasion(23)
- romantic(10)
- hot spot(8)
- great for outdoor dining(7)
Alex Bistro & Bar Reviews List
Review 1 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Friendly vibe
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A very welcoming staff contributed to pleasant dining experience."
Dined on 6/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 2 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Just a little disappointed...
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Atmosphere and menu selection were not exactly what I anticipated for the price and location."
Dined on 6/07/2013
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 3 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Grossly Average
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We were greeted warmly and seated right away. The wait staff was VERY attentive & nice. I got the Pan Seared Quail and my wife got the Braised Lamb Shank. My quail was okay...I enjoyed it for the most part, but the "Toasted Orzo & Pine Nut Risotto" was barely warm, very bland. The "Warm Tomato & Fig Jam" wasn't warm to begin with, more like room temp. It wasn't distinct in it's flavoring, I had to ask what it was and while I finished it I really didn't enjoy it. The "Crispy Prosciutto" was wonderful!
The "Braised Lamb" wasn't...it was lamb, but I wouldn't call it braised. It was cooked through but still very tough.The "Rosemary Polenta" ...tasteless. More like grits. The "Sauteed Spinach & Mushrooms" were actually very good. Far too pricey."
The "Braised Lamb" wasn't...it was lamb, but I wouldn't call it braised. It was cooked through but still very tough.The "Rosemary Polenta" ...tasteless. More like grits. The "Sauteed Spinach & Mushrooms" were actually very good. Far too pricey."
Dined on 6/02/2013
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 4 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great per-show dining!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always looking for places to have dinner before a show. Found this gem recently and tried it. Food was good; service very good. We let our server know we were on a time limit and we were out on time, with time to spare."
Dined on 5/23/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 5 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very Nice
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was great, waitstaff was friendly and attentive."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 6 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Good place for a pre theater dinner."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 7 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice Spot in Cleveland
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This restaurant was a great find. It would be convenient if you had tickets to Playhouse Square, but the place clears out around 7/7:30 so if you're looking for a 7pm reservation in downtown Cleveland they'll likely have availability!!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 8 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Alex continues to improve. Best calamarie appetizer in town."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 9 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The menu has a great healthy
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The menu has a great healthy variety from which to choose. Great spot for theatre goers. Our food was hot and delicious; we were very happy with our choices. It will be difficult to choose something different next time. We will be back!"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 10 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
poor
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had reservations and got seated right away. The water boy filled up our water and then we waited. No one came over to us until we asked over 20 mins later. The menu was limited to seafood and more seafood. We finally ordered our drinks and food at the same time.Our food came out 10 mins before our drinks. We asked for the manager explaining our problems, ( including the fact we did not have bread) the manager said he would find bread. He left and did not come back. An apology would have been nice or some money off our bill. Will not return."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2013
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 11 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The service was slow. We
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The service was slow. We had reservations at 5:45pm as we had tickets for a play at the Palace at 7:30pm. We were just finishing our dinners at 7:10pm! We had to rush to get to the play on time. The service needs to improve if they want to be a good restaurant for people to go to before a play."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2010
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 12 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We recently came in on a Sunday
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We recently came in on a Sunday before attending a Palace Theater show and were very pleased with all aspects of Alex Bistro. We will come again, that's for sure!"
Dined on 04/21/2013
2013
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 13 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I was very dissatisfied with
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
"I was very dissatisfied with our dining experience. We were
Placed upstairs in a corner booth. Our waitress was fine but it took 50 minutes to get our food.
We were given bread once and the bread person never came back. As we were looking downstairs
We saw the bread guy go around 3 times to offer bread. My potatoes were cold by the time I got my meal
But the waitress was nice enough to get me some that were hot. The noise level
was ridiculous . We could not hear each other speak. Very disappointed."
Placed upstairs in a corner booth. Our waitress was fine but it took 50 minutes to get our food.
We were given bread once and the bread person never came back. As we were looking downstairs
We saw the bread guy go around 3 times to offer bread. My potatoes were cold by the time I got my meal
But the waitress was nice enough to get me some that were hot. The noise level
was ridiculous . We could not hear each other speak. Very disappointed."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2008
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 14 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Interesting menu with diffent
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Interesting menu with diffent twists on familiar tastes. Service could be a little better, but overall was a good dining experience before a show."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2009
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 15 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We picked Alex's because of
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We picked Alex's because of location - at Playhouse Square. Service was friendly and well-timed. Having valet service was a nice surprise for us. The atmosphere is bright and welcoming; despite having little to absorb sound, noise level was refreshingly low. We had the calamari appetizer - everyone agreed it was excellent. I had the grilled romaine salad, which was good but under-grilled IMHO. Everyone enjoyed their dinners, I had the quail...I was surprised at how small they were, but it was just the right amount. Desserts are HUGE. The tiramisu was great and more than enough for 2. Triple chocolate cake also more than enough for two...and needs a large glass of milk, it's extremely rich. Great for a casual dinner before a show!"
Dined on 04/18/2013
2013
Special Features: kid-friendly
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 16 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Once seated and organized,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Once seated and organized, the service was good and the manager was very helpful. however, be aware that placing a reservation through open table apparantly does not mean you have a reservation at Alex Bar & Bistro. I had a confirmation number stating my reservation was waiting for a table of 12 only to find that there was not a reservation when we arrived and the restaurant was full. I was told that the restaurant had tried calling multiple times to confirm my reservation (again even though I had an email confirmation) but could not reach me to confirm. However, I did not recieve one call. Manager was great, front desk girls were very rude."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2010
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 17 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Alex is a very good choice
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Alex is a very good choice for pre-theater dinner near Playhouse Square. Nothing incredibly fancy, but the food is quite good and the service is pleasant and efficient."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2008
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 18 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Mixed reaction
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was good but service was slow and erratic. Our server worked hard but was overwhelmed as she had far too many tables. We arrived at 5:30; our entrees arrived shortly before 7. We asked for the check then, gulped our food down and got to our 7:30 event. No dressing on one of our salads but we didn't complain for fear this would take even more time.
The management of Alex needs to dine a couple of times at Cowell & Hubbard to learn the formula for success in upscale preshow dining in PlayhouseSquare: great food AND immediate, constant and accurate attention to the diner from arrival until the check is paid.
"Energetic" is a polite term for "Noisy", which was not checked as it was not an option."
The management of Alex needs to dine a couple of times at Cowell & Hubbard to learn the formula for success in upscale preshow dining in PlayhouseSquare: great food AND immediate, constant and accurate attention to the diner from arrival until the check is paid.
"Energetic" is a polite term for "Noisy", which was not checked as it was not an option."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2007
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 19 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Speedy per show service with
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Speedy per show service with good food. While nothing stood out as amazing, the whole experience was solid. We were out much more quickly than at other per show spots."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 20 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Pretheatre reservation, seated
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Pretheatre reservation, seated prompty, order taken at an acceptable time ( one hour before curtain). Advised server of theatre tickets and assured we would be served quickly. Meal arrived at 7:10, was very good when I reheated it 3 days later, retained its taste and freshness.
Goat cheese in the eggplant, not listed as an ingredient ( that I noticed).
Bottom line... not prepared for a flash crowd, even with reservations, food was overall good."
Goat cheese in the eggplant, not listed as an ingredient ( that I noticed).
Bottom line... not prepared for a flash crowd, even with reservations, food was overall good."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2011
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 21 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Don't eat upstairs
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We have visited this restaurant several times and had good experiences, but this was the first time we were seated upstairs. It was on a Friday night and so the place was busy. We were seated at a table for two and we could not talk to each other because it was so loud. The acoustics are very bad, and the service to the upstairs area is slow even though the service personnel try hard. We will request downstairs seating from now on."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2006
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 22 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Listed as a gem due to its
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Listed as a gem due to its theatre proximity. We had heard earlier reviews about poor service & delayed dinners. Not so for us. Wait staff was inexperienced but prompt, kitchen knocked out our courses just fine. I ordered the calamari salad. Nicely seasoned on a bed of arugula. Our entrees were a seafood risotto (not terrific but pretty satisfying), my wife, a delicious salmon in grape leaves with couscous. Wine by the glass selections were pretty good & did not taste like they'd been stashed behind a bar for weeks. Dessert, however, was a bomb. We elected to share a "tiger cake with cappuccino frosting". It tasted like it had sat behind the bar all week! Very stale. Will return as there a few options for theatre dining."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
Share:
+1point
1of 1voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 23 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Alex's Bistro is a great place
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Alex's Bistro is a great place to stop in and have a wonderful meal before heading over to the theater for a show. Just such a great location, directly between the Hannah Theater and the State, Ohio, and Palace."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
Share:
+1point
1of 1voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 24 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great place to go before a
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great place to go before a show at Playhouse Square! Service was terrific! Both Francis and Jordan had that personal touch that my husband and I really appreciated! Location is great for this area! The Tiramisu was phenomenal!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
Share:
+1point
1of 1voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 25 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was delicious! I
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was delicious! I had the grape leave stuffed salmon with couscous & asparagus that was quite good. My friend had the lamb and polenta and said it was tasty. The wait staff was attentive and vigilant w/out being intrusive. It was a very enjoyable experience."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
Share:
+1point
1of 1voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 26 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
The management and service
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The management and service was rude and it took over 45 minutes for us to get our food. This was after we told our server we were trying to make a play. When we stated that we ordered at 6pm and didn't get our food until almost 7, we were told that it was our fault for not budgeting our time better. Overall, I would not return and was very disappointed."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2011
Share:
-1point
0of 1voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 27 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We love eating so close to
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We love eating so close to the theatre! Everything was great and our server was great!"
Dined on 03/13/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
Share:
+1point
1of 1voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 28 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
My teenage son and I attended
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My teenage son and I attended an event in Playhouse Square and decided to make reservations for dinner nearby in the bar. This was a good choice since the main dining room seemed rather open and noisy, but the bar is a lovely, warm and cozy setting with large windows overlooking East 14th St. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful. However, the mussels I ordered had an "off" taste altho the broth was delicious. My son ordered a medium well hamburger but it was quite pink inside. Alex is very convenient for dining before a theatre event, but I certainly wouldn't go here otherwise. I was glad we ate in the bar and did not spent a lot of money on entrees."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
Share:
+1point
1of 1voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 29 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
An excellent dinner option
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"An excellent dinner option before or after the theater. We'll be back!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
Share:
+1point
1of 1voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 30 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved the grilled romaine
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Loved the grilled romaine salad and the lamb shank. Perfect spot before theatre. We have been twice in one week.
Very very good!"
Very very good!"
Dined on 03/12/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
Share:
+1point
1of 1voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 31 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food is good, but not outstanding.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food is good, but not outstanding. Wait staff is friendly and attentive. A good place to go before the theater."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 32 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It was my first time eating
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was my first time eating in the evening at your restaurant....my date and I were very pleased. I will recommend it to my friends...I will definitely return..."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 33 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
If you are going prior to
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"If you are going prior to a performance leave plenty of time. The kitchen is fast, it's just the front of the house that is a bit slow and too laid back."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2006
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 34 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Top notch restaurant. Very
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Top notch restaurant. Very busy on a Friday evening before several shows at Playhouse Square. The service and the food was very very good. Will certainly be back!"
Dined on 03/08/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 35 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Nothing exciting here in the
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nothing exciting here in the way of dining and after spending $70 (included tip) but did not include salad or appetizers, I would have preferred to dine twicwe at Applebees or the like."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2013
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 36 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Service was poor, we had theater
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Service was poor, we had theater tickets as I'm sure many others did, when it came to check-out the speed needs to be picked up quite a bit."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 37 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was better than anticipate
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was better than anticipated and our server was pleasant. The bad news - we got our salads before our appetizer. Then the appetizer came and ten seconds later our main courses arrived. And, although my Sea Bass was tasty, it was only luke warm.
I'd go back one more time as the food was good, but if we had a repeat of our first visit, the second visit would be the last."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2009
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 38 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Alex is becoming a very attractive
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Alex is becoming a very attractive choice for pre-theater dining. We have eaten there twice, and been very happy with the food and the service. Our server, Jordan, was helpful in directing my wife's menu choices to work with her strict dietary limitations. My lamb shank was tender and tasty."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2008
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 39 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Need more than one ladies
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Need more than one ladies room - make the two rest rooms unisex - there is a line for the women's room and no one for the men's. Makes no sense. We go often - love the service, the food but are concered about the rest rooms. I have waited too long!!!!!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 40 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
good place for pre-theater
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"good place for pre-theater dinner"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 41 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service was efficient. Prices
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Service was efficient. Prices reasonable. Perfect for a meal prior to anything at Play House Square. The Salmon entre was...spectacular."
Dined on 02/25/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 42 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent pre-show dining venue!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"With a Mediterranean flair, Alex Bistro & Bar is a nice addition to the restaurants on or near Playhouse Square. It is also within steps of all of the theaters."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 43 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was great and the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was great and the atmosphere was perfect. Angel was an amazing server."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 44 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It was all just such a pleasure!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was all just such a pleasure!!! Wait staff humorous and pleasant, food was outstanding and they got us in and out in time for our show!!!!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 45 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was great . But, the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was great . But, the steak ordered was cold the first time around the second time it was warm, the other food was wrong, they brought the correct item the second time around."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 46 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Our table for two was less
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our table for two was less than an arms length from others, so be prepared. Although it was noisy, it didn't take us long to adjust. The item we were excited to order was unavailable that night, but we were pleased with our second choices, (lamb shank and the Mediterranean Seafood Pasta). During our evening, two tables left because of slow to non-existent service. Our desert was delivered without utensils and it was 10 minutes before we could get someone's attention. It has the potential to be a great little place but they need to solve the service problem!"
Dined on 02/08/2013
2011
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 47 for Alex Bistro & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
As a first-time visitor, we
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"As a first-time visitor, we were pleased with our appitizer, the wine selection and the main course meals. Both dishes were amazing and the service was great. The atmosphere was relaxed and warm. We will be back."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Ratings-Only Reviews for Alex Bistro & Bar
Based on the average of (54) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
9 out of 10 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic