The Bistro at Marshdale

Good service. Very nice ambiance. Tasty bread served warm. That's where it ends sadly. I almost gave 3 stars because a few of the apps and the salads were ok, but for the $$$$ they charge, really not worth the drive. The food was pretty as you'll see in pictures, but:- the caprese salad had unripened tomatoes (and one slice was mushy), - the oysters Rockefeller and the ricotta stuffed portobello mushroom (single) were just ok (ish)- the blue fin tuna steak was covered in inedible salty sauce. I was going to send back but my husband talked me into scraping the sauce and spinach off, which made the potatoes and the overcooked (I asked for seared/rare) tuna edible - the house angus filet steak was tough and chewy and under-seasoned and baked carrots hard as rock. - even the drinks were just off (except for one where the flavors worked). We love food. Will even travel for food and will spend $ on good food, but this was not worth the visit.

The food is amazing! The ambience is great! Definitely a date night favorite! You gotta check it out!

Great service, amazing food. Consistently excellent overall experience.The parking can use some organization as its shared with a bed and breakfast. We were a bit concerned about parking in the wrong place due to 20 RESERVED signs from the bed and breakfast only. There were not clear designated places to park.

Such a great restaurant with an exceptional atmosphere. This place is close to home so we go regularly. The food is out of this world delicious. There's not an overwhelming amount of options so you know they specialize in what they offer. We've had a wide variety of drinks, appetizers, and entrees and have always been beyond satisfied with everything. The staff is always professional and helpful. Can't recommend this place enough! Can't wait til wego again

First of all new management. Not that anything was wrong before but I met the new owners and what a heartfelt connection! The kindest people ever and doing wonderful thing to the place. I highly recommend the duck confit and the tiramisu. Cocktails were lovely and the floors are newly refurbished and looking amazing. Can't wait to go back.

The new menu is very good! I was glad to see it freshened up with new ideas and dishes. The lamb was A+ and the blue cheese on the tuna was surprisingly delicious.

I hate to give this review of what used to be our favorite restaurant... but tonight was absolutely ridiculous. I understand that the bistro is under new ownership, and unfortunately they changed the things that used to make it great. Based on the overall ambiance of the place, you would expect to find hearty and classic dishes like a good steak with mashed potatoes or a simple but tasty fish dish, along with good and decently fast service. That is what the bistro used to be, and that is why we were loyal patrons. Unfortunately tonight we arrived for our reservation not realizing that everything had completely changed, including our favorite dishes on the menu. We were surprised to find a strange assortment of Asian fusion dishes and disappointed to see that our favorite item on the menu (the ribeye) had been done away with completely and our second favorite (the filet mignon) had been changed to a strange Greek style served with cucumbers and couscous. Imagine that you walked into an Asian-style restaurant and found out they served hamburgers... that's how it was walking into the bistro and finding an Asian fusion menu.... very strange. At that point we almost got up and left, but we were celebrating a birthday and already pretty hungry. We asked the very kind waitress if there was any way to get a filet cooked "the old way" instead of with the weird cucumber thing and she said she would ask the kitchen since apparently that is not an uncommon request and many people seem to have an issue with the new menu. They were able to accommodate, and we ordered.... And waited. And waited. And waited. For an hour and ten minutes. We got there at 5:35 for our reservation at 5:45, and we were basically the only people in the restaurant.... But we didn't get our food until 6:55. The waitress comped us one virgin mojito because "the kitchen was so backed up" - a nice gesture I suppose, but that's like $5 so not really that nice. After dinner, we made the absolute mistake of ordering dessert, which took another 45 minutes to arrive. The tiramisu was gross and super soggy and the crème brûlée was very very good. After that, it took another 30 minutes to get the $160 bill. I don't mind paying that for dinner, but when I do I expect things to be considerably better. The people seated around us were also talking about how they were disappointed by the menu and we saw one couple who hadn't been seated yet read it on their phones and then leave. We got there at 5:35pm on a Monday night and didn't leave until after 8pm. Paid $200 with tip for food that was tasty, but again... not on the menu. We won't be back until the new owners sell it to someone who knows how to run a restaurant.

This is a NEW restaurant now - fall 2024, in same location "Evoke 1923" (far superior than previous)!!should start new review thread..

Great ambiance for a special night. Not much of a bar area. Food and service were good. Not on repeat for us but we just prefer more casual.

It has definitely taken a step down from the previous owner. It use to be my husband's and I favorite in the evergreen area. The food is not as good with a limited menu. I was told the owner of Murphy's which has also declined in the past few years with no menu change in many years....but that is another review. Guess we wait for the next owner.