Bistro on Main

No atmosphere in the restaurant. There was only one waiter for all 10 tables and he never smiled. They were out of three items on the menu, which was already very limited. The lights on the wall kept flickering throughout the meal.

This was our second visit. We pass through Lexington on our way to and from the beach (Nags Head) every September. Last year was full and "jubilant". This year was quiet and properly socially distanced, including separate entrance and exit. Service and food were both very good. We will no doubt return to Bistro any time we return to Lexington.

Morty and Dana took such wonderful care of us for the evening. The whole experience was wonderful.

Always a good evening!

We had a terrific dinner at the Bistro. One of our party has a food issue which we referenced in our reservation. The hostess came up to us as we approached the restaurant and addressed it very well. We were very pleased and impressed. The menu looked great with many tempting choices. We were all pleased with our selections. The waitress was helpful and attentive.

We have been here several times and intend to return in the future.

Due to C-19, social distancing was in place, servers wore mask. Choice of vegetables non-existent probably due to the virus. We were celebrating my husband's birthday (which I indicated when making the reservation), no mention was made by server (probably Hostess's fault). I expected a free desert for him - didn't happen nor did his desert even have a candle. Might go again not sure.

Food was scrumptious, customer service was stellar!

We were staying in Natural Bridge for the weekend and I booked dinner reservations at the Bistro. We arrived in town early but weren't sure if they would take s early. The staff was happy to accommodate, they were professional and provided a wonderful experience. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was very casual and pleasant. Highly recommend and look forward to going back when we are in Lexington again!

We had dinner at the Bistro on Main. The food was excellent as was the service. The folks at the restaurant are very friendly. I had gumbo (with shrimp, chicken, and andouille sausage), and my husband had salmon with sweet potatoes and spinach. We both had a garden salad to start with homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing - the dressing was thick and creamy and very good. We finished with a slice of key lime pie - the pie was creamy and very tasty with a homemade crust. Overall, we enjoyed our meal - everything was prepared very well with excellent service.

The overall experience was great! The flow of the meal may have been the best experience. We got apps, then our salad, then our meal. Each part of the meal was served after we were finished. Our server was attentive. It was unusual due to the Covid 19 but the staff and food was top notch!

Delightful and delicious dinner. The salmon and the trout special were A+. The homemade beer bread is always a favorite.

Great food and service! Our water glasses were never empty and Medea was an excellent server.

Casual, easy vibe, with seriously good food. Daily specials and rotating menu items mean lots of chances to try new things.

Very enjoyable experience. Did a great job with Covid-19 safety precautions. Food was delicious and our server was really funny and attentive. Definitely going back soon.

Delicious food and staff incredible. Everyone safely distancing!!

Bistro on Main always has outstanding food and service. We've been coming here for over 10 years and have always loved it. Even under COVID-19 restrictions, our experience was wonderful. I have never had a negative experience here! Can’t wait until our next visit!

As usual our time at the Bistro was wonderful. It was our 25th anniversary and totally enjoyed the meal and service. Someone arranged for us to have the whole room to ourselves. HA! It's just because we got there so early. And the special request for the catfish dinner was honored. Just the best restaurant ever!

A gem on Main Street!

I've never been here before, and I tried it for an early Saturday evening dinner. As the sun set, I enjoyed the coconut-water, curry, mushroom soup. Very tasty. The scallop special was lovely, and the canteloupe and ginger ice cream topped off a lovely meal. I was very pleased!

I don't get to Lexington very often, but will remember this for next time.

Second time eating there and will return again. Excellent food and service.

This was our 3rd time at Bistro, and we expect to return again. A somewhat limited menu, but the choices are diverse enough to suit most diners. Decent wine list and more craft beers on tap than I had expected. Friendly hostess and staff, and I rate service as above average. Some portions are on the smaller side, but we thought satisfying enough. The shrimp & grits and scallops have been our favorites. Only disappointment was the brownie ala mode. Small and dry, with only a tiny dollop of ice cream and slight drizzle of chocolate sauce. Not worth $7, so we wouldn't order this again. Overall though, happy with Bistro on Main.

Very good service and menu...food cooked to perfection...cocktails also very nice along with wine list. Priced appropriately Will be back.

Slower than normal/expected service before receiving orders. Almost constant noise from area just off dining room where staff congregated/cleared dishes/who knows what they were doing but food was good and price was appropriate.

Delicious
Will definitely return

We always have a wonderful time at the Bistro. The food is consistently great with special options. The servers are always prompt and pleasant. And it's quiet so we can hear each other. Not easily come by in these days. Our favorite place! So favorite we have decided to make a point to go every month, at least.

Perfect place for Sunday brunch. Delicious menu, fabulous mini cheddar biscuits to snack on. Staff was efficient and we did not feel rushed.

Very Quaint. A great evening to spend with friends. Highly recommend this gem of a restaurant

Bistro on Main is a quaint, clean and delightful restaurant in downtown Lexington, VA. The luncheon portions were more than adequate (I couldn’t eat all of the fish and chips) and the prices are very reasonable. Our waiter was efficient, friendly and not obtrusive. I would highly recommend this eatery.

Quaint downtown location. Overall food was very disappointing, as over half of our parties’ meals came out ice cold. Would not recommend.

Always delicious. I have never been disappointed at the Bistro on Main. The spinach salad with citrus dressing and chicken is a wonderful lunch.

We had dinner on Friday night and had an 8 pm reservation, driving from Richmond following work. The wait person was friendly, but seemed a bit distracted and I'm sure very tired toward the end of his work day - just didn't seem very interested in serving us, only to basically get it done. However, the atmosphere was very nice and their beet soup was very good. My wife had salmon and I had the Mahi-mahi. Both meals were about 4 out of 5 stars. Having gone there once, I think we'd be more apt totry another restaurant rather than return again.

Love Bistro! upon our daughter’s graduation from a local college, we may need to visit Lexington to go to our favorite places❣️

The meal was outstanding. We both shared the fried oysters with the roasted red pepper remoulade sauce which were excellent in all respects. We both had the grilled salmon with maple gaze, spinach, and substituted mashed potatoes for the sweet potatoes, which was also excellent. The orange blossom (basically a margarita) from the bar was top shelf. We will be back soon.

The beer bread was outstanding but the entrees were both ruined by drowning them in a sour lemon sauce. My trout was not crisp on the skin and who puts lemon sauce on a filet????

Bistro is our favorite go to especially for special occasions. The only thing different this last time was the little breads served at bruch on Sunday. Not as wonderful has they have been in the past. Good and tasty just not wowie.

Best place in Lex, Va for casual dining. Terrific staff. Lots of good menu choices. Local produce. Super value custom meals.

Wait staff seemed inexperienced and short handed. We ordered salads and it took an hour to get our food.

We had a late brunch at the Bistro and all 4 of us were delighted. We've been multiple times before but it was not so overcrowded this time. Dana, our server, was delightful! I had a smoked salmon omelet hollandaise, 2 of my dining partners had crab cakes hollandaise and the 4th had the Bistro eggs. Everything was delicious!

Another fabulous enjoyable brunch - never have we not had a delicious meal and wonderful time here. Welcoming staff, Bistro eggs, omelet, breakfast platter, all cooked to perfection! Friendly service, always there at the right time. Fresh fruit and Biscuits, and Mimosas for the finishing touch. A visit to quaint, beautiful downtown Lexington is not complete without a visit to Bistro!

Food in Lexington can be hit or miss, with some of the places that can accommodate larger groups not having as high of quality of food; this wasn't the case at Bistro on Main. The overall seating area is not large but we were able to comfortable sit six at a large table and had prompt service with excellent food. I wouldn't categorize the food as remarkably creative but of solid value for the quality and size of the portions. A great place for a family or group of friends that are looking for a cozy atmosphere with good food.

We had a wonderful time at Bistro on Main. There were 9 of us attending a college reunion in Lexington. Service top notch and food was too. I had duck breast which was great. Others had salmon and steak. Ceasar salad fine. Very reasonable wine prices. We asked if splitting the bill would be possible expecting not, but our server said no problem and bills were split by couple and the one single within a minute. Great food, great service and fun - whT more do you want? Highly recommended v