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Bistro V, Vestavia Hills, AL

Bistro V

4.8 (2091)
$30 and under
American
521 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
New American in Alabama. Thank you for your patronage.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Burgers, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (205) 823-1505
  • Website
    http://bistro-v.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jeremy Downey
  • Location
    521 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
  • Neighborhood
    Birmingham
  • Cross street
    Vestavia Ct.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

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What 2,091 people are saying

Bistro V reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Alabama

    Best Food

  • Alabama

    Best Service

  • Alabama

    Neighborhood gem

  • Alabama

    American

  • Birmingham

    Best Overall

  • Birmingham

    Best Food

  • Birmingham

    Best Service

  • Birmingham

    Best Value

  • Birmingham

    Good for groups

  • Birmingham

    Healthy

  • Birmingham

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bistro V delights diners with its "consistently great food" and "excellent service," making it a top choice for locals and visitors alike. The restaurant's menu offers a variety of seasonal dishes, including standout seafood options and daily specials. Despite occasional noise and price concerns, Bistro V remains a beloved destination.
2,091 Reviews

  1. Samuel VIP

    Alabama185 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The cuisine is always excellent at Bistro V. The gumbo was especially delicious—some of the best I’ve ever had outside of New Orleans! Catherine was our bartender/server & did a great job with not only the cocktails, but also with food recommendations.

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  2. Tom VIP

    Alabama70 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I both ordered the Cobb salad for lunch. It has always been our favorite menu item for lunch. Unfortunately, this time the Panko breading was thicker than the chicken fillet. It was like it had been dipped in the batter two or three times and had a very oily taste. We didn’t say anything to our server as the chef might have been having an off day.

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  3. Patrick VIP

    Alabama22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful experience at Bistro V. Booked a last minute reservation for two, my son and me. Usually packed on Friday but got a spot! So good. Our table had view of the open kitchen. Had pleasure of watching the chef and his staff work their magic. Amber was our server and she is always great. We enjoyed baked oysters and fried green tomatoes for appetizers. Paella and Grilled snapper for our entrees. My family’s go to for a great meal, always.

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  4. Thomas VIP

    Alabama24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really our favorite place to eat in the area. Food is consistently good. Always see people you know and the staff is as good as the food. Would recommend Bistro to anyone.

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  5. Jennifer

    Alabama1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bistro V is consistently good and we always place it on the top of our list for go to options! Always a hit! The staff is always great as well!

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  6. Merrilyn

    Hawaii2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great, and our server was very good and attentive to our needs. I believe almost $50 was too much to pay for a lunch portion with water to drink. This is my only complaint. Otherwise, everything about Bistro V is wonderful.

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  7. Patrick

    Alabama2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We’ve eaten at this RV many times and I’ve always enjoyed it. However, our last experience was not a good one. My companion ordered the special which was trigger fish over succotash. There were so much liquid in it. It was like the fish was floating in the ocean, I ordered the chicken scallop painting. The sauce was very heavy and in orderly Covered with capers it was served with roast potatoes, which had practically no favor when our server realize that we weren’t happy she basically abandoned us. I finally had to pull cash out of my pocket so we could leave.

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  8. Jonnie VIP

    Southwest Florida4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The fresh farm salad with oysters is unbeatable. The service is also the best.  I continuously recommend this restaurant.

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  9. Dwight

    Alabama1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food continues to be exceptional. Just a very good meal with lots of menu options in a relaxing setting.

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  10. CatherineH VIP

    Alabama6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredibly delicious meal out with a friend for lunch. Bistro V always has great specials and the softshell crab over creamy grits with spinach was delicious! Wonderful wait staff too.

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FAQs

Bistro V offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (205) 823-1505.

Bistro V is rated 4.8 stars by 2091 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Bistro V

521 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Vestavia Ct.
  • Neighborhood
    Birmingham
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Burgers, Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jeremy Downey
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

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