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   JoeFigg

   Washington DC

   13 reviews

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   4.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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   Very nice place to dine. We had a 2-top near the bar, so were privy to all the comings-and-goings at the front door. Management needs to work on greeting customers, as several parties stood around for a while before anyone addressed them Bartender is a superstar, as he jumped on our interest in trying something new, all the while greeting new arrivals and politely asking them to wait for the host. Shrimp and grits was good, though way too much sauce. Fish special was excellent. Cheese app was huge - and delicious. Drinks too! Small place, so reserve early. Street parking was easy, though it was Not graduation weekend [VMI and Washington & Lee are in town.]

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   DeniseM

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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   We had an awesome dining experience at Bistro on Main. Our waitress, Ashley, was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu.

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   KenM

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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   Delicious food and great service.

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   CTdiner51

   New York Area

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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   Great location in downtown Lexington. Staff always pleasant and most helpful. Beer bread is a classic. Had the gumbo and the calamari. My wife had the salmon. The food was prepared perfectly and was served hot. Loved the entire experience. It was our 2nd time here and it was better than the first. Will be our go to restaurant whenever we are in the area.

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   DavidG

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

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   Great food and service; good place to celebrate an anniversary or birthday

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   BobR

   Richmond

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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   Shrimp & grits main was excellent. Meatloaf special was good, but a bit over done. Service was polite, attentive & professional.

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   AndreaL

   Richmond

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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   Our dinners were excellent and the service was just great, as we had found previously. This time we went with friends and they were as pleased with the dinner as we have been.

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   Barbara

   New England

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

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   Great dinner at a central location in Lexington. The regular menu’s gumbo and shrimp and grits were delicious. We had a hard time passing up some of the specials, though.

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   Driver

   Atlanta

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on April 27, 2022

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   Meat loaf special was delicious and fish special was perfectly, lightly breaded and spiced. Corn pudding side was fantastic. Barrel-aged stout on tap and Brandy Alexander from the friendly bartender were spot on. Though a very large group had just left the restaurant, the staff was still attentive and very hospitable. Highly recommend this little gem in the heart of Lexington.

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    KateS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2022

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    Lovely service, intimate atmosphere, fantastic food. Perfect for a date night or just a nice dinner out.

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    AndreaL

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2022

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    Our dinners were just excellent. The service was great, and we enjoyed watching the evening strollers out our window.

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2022

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    Great night at a great little bistro! Will be back for sure!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2022

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    Horse show

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    MarianneS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2022

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    A very comfortable atmosphere. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Food is excellent !

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    spingirl

    Sacramento

    29 reviews

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    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2022

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    If you would like options for a delightful meal and very attentive service, definitely hit Bistro on Main. There were definitely several locals that gathered for business or a friendly gathering. One stopped and chatted with my daughter and I for 20 minutes. Generous portions and the flavor good - seasoned well.

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    JimO

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 13, 2022

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    Excellent selections and well prepared entree; our entire party of 4 enjoyed every morsel.

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    LKeuhner

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

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    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2022

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    First let me start my saying my husband and I are foodies. It was a busy Sat night and service was a bit slow but we weren’t in a rush so it didn’t both us much. We didn’t order any appetizers and just went for the entrees. My husband got the meatloaf special which was mediocre. I ordered the salmon. It was a small piece served with sautéed spinach (which was seasoned well) and sweet potato mash. My son ordered the TBone special that came with a corn pudding and potato (possibly an Au gratin). The food was just ok. Nothing that would want me to go back there (except the bread they put on the table - that was homemade and delicious). Overall - we are, we didn’t leave hungry and our server was very nice but if you are looking for a 5 star meal - this doesn’t hit it.

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    JerryA

    Richmond

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2022

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    Wait staff was not adequate. Steak was ordered medium and came out rare. Long wait to order and get food Always had a great experience was here but they had a hard time handling the number of guests when short staffed

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2022

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    This is a great little bistro with good food at reasonable prices. Make a reservation in advance because it is a favorite place for locals as well as visitors.

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    LeeP

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2022

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    I was looking for a place to have dinner while spending the night in Lexington. This place far exceeded our expectations. The food was fresh and delicious. So glad I made a reservation in advance. Definitely give it a try.

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    ChubbyGuy

    Poconos

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2022

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    The food, service and ambiance we're fantastic. I had a wonderful time. 5 stars!!

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    Jake

    Atlanta

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2022

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    Sat at the bar w Mordy and had great food and service.

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    AndreaC

    Pittsburgh

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2022

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    Stopped here while visiting Washington and Lee. The service was very good and the food excellent. I had the Shepherds Pie which was a St. Paddy’s Day special- Delicious! My family had the crab soup, NY Strip, and Gumbo. All were excellent and the prices were reasonable.

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    BethS

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2022

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    Bistro on Main is our favorite Lexington restaurant. The food is delicious and the people warm and welcoming.

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    mamacvb

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2022

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    We had a very nice dinner with our son at Bistro on Main. The waitress was outstanding—very attentive but not intrusive. We liked the vibe of the place and enjoyed visiting with fellow parents on either side of our table. Everything was great but the food was just good, and based on reviews we were expecting better. The thick white bread slices that came first looked great but were surprisingly sweet and had an cornbread like consistency with crusty exterior. Not our favorite. They were out of the calamari we had wanted for a starter, so we ordered spinach/artichoke dip and warm Brie to share. The dip was yummy and the baguette slices that accompanied were very good (not sweet, thank goodness). The warm Brie could have used a little more effort as it appeared to have just been a miniature round of Brie that had been microwaved and the fruit compote was served in a small cup on the side. But we never met a cheese we did not like and it was delicious. The side salads were good and a nice option for ordering with your entree. Our son enjoyed his burger which was very generous in size and the fries were fantastic. My husband had the frenched chicken, which was good but not great. The shrimp and grits that I had was good— the shrimp properly cooked but the grits may have needed a little more time—but not a clean plate club entry. All in all we enjoyed our dinner and would give it another try, but it is not top of our list.

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    Clccarb

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2022

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    Great service, delicious food .. loved the spinach and artichoke dip.. warm fresh bread and the chicken was wonderful! We will be back!

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    JudyF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2022

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    Staff shortage didnt keep the staff from working very hard to keep the food and service great!

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    Mary6

    E. Tennessee

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2022

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    Nice place. Good not served hot and just okay.

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    SarahB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2022

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    We enjoy the comfortable, friendly atmosphere. The menu has great locally sourced options. The Bistro is one of our favorite Lexington spots.

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    KenL

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2022

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    Lovely table at the window where we could watch the Lexington night life pass by. Terrific cocktails, dinners, and desert. All in all, a totally fine evening!

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    JLHMAH

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2022

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    First time and there will definitely be a next time.

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    PaigeM

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2022

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    Always wonderful food and service!

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    Localboy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2022

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    Excellent as always! Sure wish they would bring back the seafood chimichanga that used to be on the lunch menu…

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    WnLMom

    Baltimore

    23 reviews

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    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2022

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    Always wonderful service and delicious meals. The Mahi special with pesto was delicious.

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    JerryA

    Phoenix

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2022

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    The food is terrific. The service is excellent. The excellence is consistent as we eat there from time to time. It is a solid bet anyone will find eating at the Bistro a great experience.

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    ColF

    Richmond

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2022

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    The beef roulade had a good taste but the beef was tough

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    Anesthetist

    Charlotte

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2022

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    Small portions and desserts were pretty expensive. My mountain trout was extremely small but the waiter was very friendly and cordial.

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    Levon

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2021

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    A truly excellent dining experience, a nice quite restaurant with great food and a wonderful atmosphere. I had the Gumbo which was delicious, as was the Shrimp and Gritts. Did a wonderful job of accommodating a strict vegetarian in our party. Bistro on Main is rapidly becoming our favorite special restaurant.

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    PeteSpinone

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2021

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    It was a business dinner with clients, and surprisingly, not very crowded. Wait staff was friendly and attentive and the food was outstanding. Personally, I had the gumbo. Well prepared and I would highly recommend.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2021

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    Food and service were excellent and the dessert was a special treat for our anniversary.

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