Blue Honey Bistro

NO PICS BECAUSE IT WOULD BELITTLE THE EXPERIENCESo this is it: the best restaurant in Germantown. Ok, east Shelby County. Memphis. Midsouth. I'll stop there...for now.A family venture, it feels it through and through. A tiny (tiny!), intimate, warm, canvas for staff, front and back of house, to redefine what cuisine in the Mid-South is and can be. That raison d'etre is served nightly, consistently, without fail.The service is beyond excellent. It's as personal as it gets...anywhere. Go twice and they remember you from the time before. "Welcome back" isn't some vapid platitude; it's genuine. Need a recommendation or want them to tweak something to your preference? Handled, expertly. The pacing is exceptional, the level of attentiveness, as if the boys in the front of the house have black belts in ESP, bespoke by default. Overdue, the chef (and owner, Drew (along with his wife, Courtney)), got a Beard nomination. He's been doing it for years at this little restaurant-that-could that did the unthinkable (survive COVID). The base of each recipe isn't eye-popping (so no: Foie gras! Escargot! Bone marrow!), but what the man can do in a kitchen to a tenderloin puts him and his offerings in rarified air.As for the fair, venture around the menu. It's seasonal, and it'll change. Some that are habitually there, speaking to their perfection: - mushrooms & toast. I don't care if you don't like fungus. This plate is earthy, buttery, sumptuous. Order it.- pan roasted tenderloin. It's tenderloin, yes, so you know what you're getting. What's not clearly apparent is the truffle demi-glacé that exposed me to what truffle can really do.- chocolate fondant cake. Not a huge desert guy, but it's a remarkable blend of earthy chocolate, velvety caramel sweet, punctuated by the crunch of cashews, topped with vanilla (where you can taste the vanilla bean in the cold) gelato.The physical location came into my awareness when I was but a lad who had friends who worked there when it was Jersey Mike's, like 23 years ago. Good time were had as bespoke sandwiches were offered to a post-football practice me at the flat rate of $5 and change (including a 5 pound monster called the 'Nick Special' ). There was a walk-in freezer that they used to disappear into around the 3pm hour with the doors locked, and then Dragonball Z was played on the TV and I would eat while they giggled at anime. Whatever.But at BHB, they took whatever that was and brought it to what many a dining room is made for: functional, warm, simple. A little cramped, but I somehow think this adds to the appeal. Touches here and there indicate the thought and pride put into the operation.Then, I knew happiness. But with the same footprint as BHB now (despite having to actually pay for food), their food, their staff, the atmosphere is an escape into joy before heading back into suburban Memphis.

Another excellent visit here. The atmosphere and food for the Valentine's dinner was exceptional. As usual the service was the perfect balance of keeping us happy and not pestering. We have never been disappointed.

The Blue Honey Bistro is an intimate bistro located inside a strip mall in Germantown, Tennessee. It offers healthy meals while sitting inside a beautiful dining area. If there are no cars out front, you will also have a nice view of grass and trees outside as I did. The music was soft pop music from the 70s and enjoyable.I ordered the Bistro Salad with a grilled chicken breast on the side. Additionally, I had an unsweetened iced tea with a wedge of lemon. The salad was elegantly put together, consisting of mixed lettuces, cherry tomatos, radishes, and carrots. This was tossed with a champagne vingarette. The chicken breast was grilled and oven baked. The salad was fresh and crispy. The vingarette added just the right flavor. The chicken was sliced, meaty, and moist. The outer layer was browned to not only taste good but to add to the appearance. My iced tea was fresh as well, and the glass it was served in added to the beautiful appearance of the meal. My server greeted me as I entered and exited the bistro. She was timely and ensured I didn't need anything extra. She was attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. I recommend this place if you are in this area. You should be able to have a relaxing dining experience.

The food was fantastic, great flavors, reasonable portions, great presentation. Service was also wonderful, a mom and pop vibe, but elegant and upgraded decor! Would definitely recommend, great for a date night or if you're looking for a craft cocktail/great wine.

I came here strictly as a result of Yelp reviews and this did not disappoint. Advises to make reservations as it's a small space (9-10 tables and bar area) but walk-ins are allowed. Pretty and intimate atmosphere makes it ideal for business or lunch with friends. I had the mushroom toast with bistro salad. The champagne vinaigrette was delicious and the mushroom toast (hardly toast as it was a large slice of ciabatta bread) was filling and delicious. My husband had the chicken breast sandwich. Sounds boring but it was a wonderful taste experience with goat cheese, bacon, cucumber and balsamic vinaigrette. This chef is to be commended!

This place was great. Service: our waiter was incredibly helpful explaining wines, food etc. He also made sure we had everything we needed.Ambiance: The restaurant is very small. Maybe 10 tables. Everyone kinda seems a little on top of each other. When they expand, I think things will be much better. Food: food was awesome! They change their menu weekly, but keep a few select items. As we ordered, we trusted our waiter because as i mentioned he was so knowledgeable and helpful. We had a salad, charcuterie, some kind of mushroom appetizer. Then for entrees we had fish and a steak. It was all very delicious. The presentation was great. I would say- I know charcuterie is trendy now, but I wouldn't get this one. Wasn't worth it.Overall- great place! A little pricey but great spot!

Went in blind, having picked the first search result, and am now counting the hours until I can find an excuse to go back. Phenomenal food and cocktails made to perfection. And lest I forget - service to match!

My meal was amazing. Do yourself a favor and eat here. It will quickly become your favorite dining out restaurant.

Absolutely delicious and the service was amazing. We had the breakfast sandwich, filet and mushroom omelette. French press coffee was worth the wait. We didn't leave a drop. All were hands down some of the best brunch items we've ever had. We will definitely be back! Recommend reservations, although they've got a small bar that was open for us that day.

Excellent experience. This restaurant is located in a strip mall in Germantown. It's a converted store space, so it's small and intimate; maybe 10 or so tables and a small bar. Service was outstanding. Very attentive server, knowledgeable of menu, and made great recommendations. All the items were thoughtful and well paired. The food was delicious, best beef tenderloin around. Reservations recommended due to the small space. The menu seems to change frequently, so we'll be back soon to try something new.