The Bistro

This restaurant can get really loud in the dining room. When were sat, it was so deafening that I decided to get up to leave. Fortunately, there was an available table in the quiet area near the bar. The drinks were passable. The food portions were huge and satisfying, but not memorable. They cook with heavy ingredients and plenty of butter. I felt distended after only eating half the food on my plate.

We were visiting town since we have a few tours scheduled to see Mammoth Cave. We came to The Bistro for a dinner on a Saturday night - we loved it! The service was great and the food even better. Our favorite dish was the slow roasted pork risotto. I also recommend the cocktails as they were also delicious and perfectly garnished. The restraint gives off a homey vibe that is still very nice!

Saturday night at The Bistro was filled with happy people eating and drinking delicious food. We made a reservation only a couple hours before going. The guy on the phone was friendly but seemed to be doing 5 things at once. We were seated at a table in the main room. I thought about requesting outside but I liked the atmosphere inside. The waitress was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. I remembered years ago they had fresh bread with olive oil & balsamic vinegar... she said they still have it! It's not on the menu but for less than $5 you can still get it. It was as delicious as I remember. The drink menu was hard to choose from, so many great options. I had the bourbon cherry cordial, phenomenal cocktail, had 2. We split the Matilda salad. Pears, beets, goat cheese..great combo. I had the salmon. The chef decides how he's going to cook it and tonight it was delectable. My guy had a steak and said it was better than the expensive restaurant in town. Next time you want a evening with special drinks and food definitely go to The Bistro.

The Bistro is one of our favorite restaurants in Bowling Green. We ate there tonight. The wait staff is always super helpful, informative and friendly. We were seated in a section to the right of the bar tonight. It was the first time sitting in this area. The seating was perfect. Plenty of windows and a nice view of the redbud trees blooming across the road. As an appetizer, we had the bacon wrapped dates which were excellent! It's our favorite appetizer. For cocktails, I had a spring/summer special, called Rum Thyme, a mixture of Bacardi, blueberry thyme syrup, cream of coconut, lime and pineapple juice. It's a really refreshing cocktail. My husband got the smoked orange old fashioned and Bourbon Thyme which were great. We both got the same entree, their special catfish over white cheese grits with a creole mustard sauce topped with blackened shrimp. This was the BEST meal I've had here. For dessert we had a white chocolate crème brûlée! Yum-O! If you're in the Bowling Green, KY area, I highly recommend The Bistro.

This is my first time here and we will definitely be back! I didn't take pictures but we ordered: Crab beignets, charcuterie board, Mediterranean Cod, shrimp and grits, braised ribs, chicken Parmesan, coconut creme brûlée and 7 cocktails. I will say everything was so amazing! You could tell the chef really put his soul into the food! Wayne, our server, was very attentive and not once did we have to ask for anything; he just knew. All that food, apps, drinks and desserts were $233 before tip. I'd pay it again for sure! One of the few places in Bowling Green that actually has good quality food.

We visited The Bistro in historic downtown Bowling Green two days ago and I would drive eight hours to eat there again. I thoroughly enjoyed my Charred Orange Old Fashioned; it was perfectly made and not too sweet or smoky. We shared the Crab Beignets as a starter and let me tell you, they were better than the best crab Rangoon I ever had. Light, flaky and beautifully savory. After a lovely house salad, my husband had the Short Ribs Risotto. He loved the fork-tender meat, the savory, well seasoned gravy and the perfectly cooked risotto. My entree was the Mediterranean Cod, with a lovely white wine and butter sauce, over asparagus and roasted potatoes and topped with tomato, capers, and artichokes. It was divine! Flaky, tender fish and an amazing medley of flavors that burst on my tongue in a happy dance. Our server was impeccable, ensuring we had our drinks topped off, our food was paced well, and we never felt rushed. The Bistro is located in an historic building and every room is carefully curated to give the diner a calm and comfortable feeling. I'd give this place 10 stars.

Food and atmosphere were great! Service was a bit off. One of our guests with us ordered an iced tea and was told they'd be right back. The server came back to let us know they were out and they were brewing more, which was fine. Our apps came out and then our food. Still no word on the iced tea. After finally asking about the iced tea the server was apologetic and went to get it. When the server returned they were apologetic again as the server was told they were not making anymore iced tea that day. Not a huge deal by no means, just frustrating to ask for it and then discover actually they are deciding not to make it. Food was really tasty and the sunroom is a wonderful place to dine!!

Excelkent service, gracious and professional. Food was wonderful. Enjoyed the spaceI hope to return

A side trip from Nashville to do some bourbon hunting and we ended up at the Bistro for lunch. I now know why it's rated so high in Yelp! We got there right at opening for lunch and right from the get go it was a good pick. The decor and ambiance is very cool. We were seated and immediately ordered Sunset Fizz's which was very nice and a good brunch drink. I ordered the Philly Cheesesteak Risotto and my wife had the Panko Crusted Chicken BLT. Both were incredible but the real star was the house made chips that came with the BLT! Not sure what the seasoning is they put on them but they were awesome! All in all, a really nice experience. Thanks Bistro for making our quick trip more enjoyable!

Delicious food in a beautiful space! A very special place! You won't find this cuisine just anywhere!