2nd Street Bistro

I am so thankful we picked this place for lunch. It's comfortable casual decor, but the food is what really grabs the attention. I had a cup of the fish chowder along with the recommended seasonal tomato and mozzarella appetizer. My husband had a salad with whitefish on top. I was licking the bowl & the plate, savoring each bite. I'm guessing our waiter was the owner and his recommendations were really helpful. Service was very attentive and the price paid for our meal was extremely fair If you're in Ashland and want some great grub, come here. You won't be disappointed.

I had reservations for my wife and I. The lady wrote the wrong time down. When we arrived we were screamed at from the back of the restaurant to "WAIT THERE". The lady then sat us and ordered for us before we even sat because I asked about the white fish. Then we wanted a margarita and she said she's too busy to make one. There were 8 other guests in the entire restaurant. After being yelled at, ordered for before we sat and looked at the menu, denied drinks we wanted, and just plainly being rushed, we decided to just leave. I'd never go back and wouldn't recommend anyone experience the rudeness we had to endure.

Nice quiet restaurant in Ashland. We stopped in for a late lunch and had the restaurant to ourselves. Great food and great service. The sangria was amazing!

Had the white fish sandwich and the cheese cake with raspberries, both were excellent. We will definitely be back, oh and the service was top notch also.

One of my favorites in Ashland. Good service. Friendly owners. Nice atmosphere. Best steak sandwich in Ashland!

Very friendly. Good food. Pulled pork very nicely made. Did not love the fries ... a bit too thin for me and more skin than potato. Would go again and would recommend. Nice beer list and other non alcoholic beverages.

Went here two summers in a row, as I visit in the summer annually. Was yelled at as soon as my date and I walked in. "Stop there" front the back of the restaurant by the same female both of the past two years. There were probably 3-4 tables/booths (maybe 12 customer) the second time and we were told they're too busy for two more people. It was 7:00 PM... The host is very rude and really doesn't want any business. I feel for the owner who I've spoken to over the years and seems like a very friendly person.I'm sorry for him- this place was miserable due to the host. Can't go back....

An unexpected gem!! We had the wild mushroom bruschetta and whitefish dinner. Both were bursting with flavor! The fish was just a few hours out of the water and was cooked perfectly, served with Israeli couscous--a great combination! Everything about the bruschetta was delicious: the baguette, the shaved parmesan and the mushrooms lightly cooked with sherry which gave a great balance. Oh and be sure to try the local beer, Doane-- made right in Ashland.

What a hidden gem! We stopped for lunch and were so pleasantly surprised with the amazing food. The whitefish chowder, duck wontons and burgers were fantastic. Service was excellent and the cheesecake with blueberries was perfect to share. Can't wait to go back and try the dinner entrees!

Owner met me at the door. All the ingredients are local and fresh! I had the Lake Superior fish sandwich, oh boy was it delicious! Capers in tartar sauce made it sublime. French fries were cut and fries to order, hot, salty perfection. Topped it off with a Porter on tap and could not have asked for more. The restaurant is cute and comfortable and the owner was so very nice. I would highly recommend!