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Bistro 234

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Address:
234 E. Main Street
Turlock, CA 95381

Neighborhood:
Turlock

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Cuisine:
Continental

Price: $30 and under

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Bistro 234 Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://Bistro234.com
Phone: (209) 668-4234
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Tuesday - Saturday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Continental, Californian
Executive Chef: Chef LeRoy Walker
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
Private Party Facilities: The Wine Cellar at Bistro 234 is perfect for you professional and personal private parties. Seating for 36 is available in an intimate dining area.
Private Party Contact: Erin Hobbs (209) 668-4234

Getting there

Cross Street: Center
Parking: Street Parking

A word from Bistro 234

Bistro 234 has been voted the best dinner house by Turlock Journal readers for the past 5 years. Executive Chef LeRoy Walker recently bested other area eateries when he was selected as the top Iron Chef in Modesto, CA. If you have not yet discovered this jewel of a restaurant, now would be the… time. The atmosphere at the Bistro is unique to Turlock. Its vibrant colors, as well as its colorful staff,reflect the vibrant tastes of each carefully crafted dish. Fabulous and filling luncheon entrees include always popular pasta of the day. Homemade soups are created each morning, as well as crisp and clear salads, including Salad Nicoise and Grilled Chicken Thai Salad. Chicken Marsala is a sure thing for regulars, as is the house-ground hamburger, served on our specialty bun. Daily fresh fish is served in a variety of seasonal preparation. Bistro boasts one of the best wine lists and fully stocked bars in the area. Decadent desserts complete your 234 experience.Continued

Bistro 234

4.4

91 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerGreat for Lunch
Diners' Choice WinnerNeighborhood Gem

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103 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

103 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(67)
special occasion(61)
fit for foodies(53)

romantic(43)
notable wine list(42)
great for lunch(33)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (103)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We visit this area to see

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2009

Dined on 04/13/2012

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We visit this area to see our son, and we've dined here a few times now, as it is one of the only nice dinner houses in town. We had a very good food server who was friendly and didn't rush us, and timed things well. We shared their scallops wrapped in bacon appetizer. Comes three to the order. They were very tasty and tender. Then we shared a caesar, which had the classic dressing with anchovy and it was also very good. The rib eye with the sauce was juicy, but I would have rather put the sauce on the side as it is a strong but good taste. The serving, split for us was huge. We couldn't finish it all, and we didn't have room for dessert this time. I think we ate too much of their tasty, fresh bread."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2009

Special Features: special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great evening. Great food.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2012

Dined on 04/07/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great evening. Great food. Seated at a hight table, was a little cramped. Will return."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2012

Special Features: late-night find

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

My dining experience is consistentl

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2012

2008

Dined on 03/23/2012

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"My dining experience is consistently fabulous at Bistro 234."

Dined on 03/23/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

For Turlock, it's a cool,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2012

2012

Dined on 03/23/2012

2012

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"For Turlock, it's a cool, romantic experience."

Dined on 03/23/2012

2012

Special Features: romantic

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Really delicious food, and

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/22/2012

2011

Dined on 03/22/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Really delicious food, and great service. Salty caramel ice cream was superb!"

Dined on 03/22/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

My fiancee went here the other

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/10/2012

2010

Dined on 03/10/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"My fiancee went here the other night hoping for a nice dining experience. We had made reservations expecting a regular table. What we got was a bar table right next to a steel I-beam. It took almost 20 minutes for us to be greeted once we were seated. We placed our drink and appetizer order at that time also to try and expedite our eating process since we had sat there so long. Our appetizer order was quickly forgotten by the waitress. It took another 20 minutes or so for our soup to come to the table, when I asked for our appetizer she quickly hurried and placed the order. The dinner came shortly after. THe food was very good, but according to the waitress it was an off night for service. Only go here if you have patience and time."

Dined on 03/10/2012

2010

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Fight for the food

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/10/2012

2010

Dined on 03/10/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"If you're looking for the busiest spot in Turlock, this may be it. It seems to be a gathering place for the people of Turlock, and it is crowded and noisy on a weekend night and you have to fight your way to your table, dodging waitresses with food. The food is what will bring us back. I had a chicken marsala to die for, sweetly done over penne. One wants to lick the bowl, to tell the truth! My husband had the special, a cioppino, that he claimed rivaled the best he had had in Rome. They definitely get the food right at the Bistro!"

Dined on 03/10/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

the food was great. however,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/08/2012

2012

Dined on 03/08/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"the food was great. however, the service was lacking that day. we waited an hour for lunch, our server seemed a little flustered and confused."

Dined on 03/08/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

A Lovely Bistro in Turlock. The

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/09/2012

2008

Dined on 03/09/2012

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"A Lovely Bistro in Turlock.
The Bistro is a delightful place with many choice of entrees, salads, and appetizers. The potatoes au gratin are amazing!!! The portions are extremely large so one needs to be hungry when dining at this place."

Dined on 03/09/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We are huge fans of the Bistro.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/03/2012

2009

Dined on 03/03/2012

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We are huge fans of the Bistro. We have always experienced wonderful food and amazing service. I was, however a little disappointed when I asked the server to bring the birthday boy (my father in laws 70th)the complimentary dessert. She let me know that they stopped doing that. Sometimes its those "little" things that make a difference to the customer. Its that feeling of having someone or someplace go above and beyond what is expected that makes the difference. Will we go back? Of course."