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Bistro on Main, Lexington, VA

Bistro on Main

4.7
4.7
421 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Bistro On Main is an American food outlet serving contemporary flavors. Within walking distance from downtown, the place has a country style charm with warm ambience and friendly atmosphere. The restaurant has a casual setup and comfortable seating arrangement with cozy corners. Bistro On Main is a good place to dine out with friends, family and go on a date.

Bistro On Main has a full alcohol bar to enjoy the fine selection of drinks with a diverse palate.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 4 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American

  • Hours of operation

    Tuesday - Saturday Lunch: 11:30-2:30, Dinner: 5:00-9:00 Sunday Brunch 11:00-2:00

  • Phone number

    (540) 464-4888

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Owned/operated by

    LGBTQ+, Veteran, Women

  • Neighborhood

    Lexington

  • Parking details

    None

  • Additional

    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 421 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Shenandoah Valley

    Best Overall

  • Shenandoah Valley

    Best Food

  • Shenandoah Valley

    Best Service

  • Shenandoah Valley

    Best Ambiance

  • Shenandoah Valley

    Best Value

  • Shenandoah Valley

    Healthy

  • Shenandoah Valley

    Neighborhood gem

  • Shenandoah Valley

    Good for special occasions

  • Shenandoah Valley

    Most Booked

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  1. Jeff

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was perfect, thank you very much! The food was excellent and the service was exceptional. Don’t miss out on this wonderful bistro.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Disappointed a bit. Filet was grisly and crab cake overly salty.
  3. JcSc

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good experience, again and again. Best in Lexington VA. (Little Charleston SC). Meatloaf dish and cod dish were flavorful, right temperature and great presentation. Service is also the best in Lexington VA. The Abigail Inn is place to stay!
  4. UrsulaK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s always a pleasure to eat at The Bistro ,and knowing in advance that the experience will be wonderful .
  5. Sensorydeb

    Milwaukee

    50 reviews

    4.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Everything was very good. Food was great and service was excellent.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and drinks are fantastic. Service is excellent. Lovely little restaurant.
  7. MaPa

    Washington DC

    87 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    87 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Pasta needed better sauce. Took home fixed it for next night.
  8. OutAndAbout

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Easy reservations—even with a last-minute increase in the number—and very good food with excellent service. Charming restaurant in charming town, rustic elegance.
  9. KarenB

    New York Area

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a lovely meal while we were visiting during a cross country drive - we were pleasantly surprised !
  10. bobe

    Richmond

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Had the gumbo. Wasn’t disappointed. It was well done. My wife had linguini with shrimp. Excellent. Service was quick and efficient. Would return.
  11. RickieS

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always love the Bistro. Sat at the bar this time and enjoyed the service and company of Morty…the friendliest bartender in town!
  12. THATguy1

    Richmond

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Service was excellent, food was good, not outstanding but very good. Ambiance was as welcoming yet simple.
  13. MaryHH

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious Brie appetizer, fantastic ravioli. Love this place and always will. My favorite
  14. JimM

    Richmond

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Warm and cozy with terrific hosts, servers, bartender, and of course Chef! Our fav.
  15. PamB

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the salmon and the gumbo, and both were excellent. Very prompt and attentive service.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience3
    Visiting from out of town. Not crowded, and staff very friendly and attentive. Unfortunately, the food was lacking. Spring roll appetizer ok, yet “chef’s special” shepherd’s pie was very under seasoned and poorly executed. The grits in shrimp and grits very soupy.
  17. DMBMB

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every course was absolutely delicious. Apple pie might be the best I have ever had!
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bistro never disappoints!
  19. CarolD

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    A very pleasant evening and wonderful food. We had a variety, salmon, butternut squash ravioli, and a fish special. Everything was delicious and all personnel were friendly and efficient.
  20. JB2023

    Richmond

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Very good food and great service! Would recommend to anyone.
  21. JohnG

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our meal and the dining experience.
  22. RevCatherine

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and Excellent meals are found here. We’ve driven over an hour 2-4 times a year to eat here. I only wish they had a weekend brunch
  23. Luckyguest

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, staff and location. Definitely a must visit in Lexington !
  24. CarolineC

    Washington DC

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Happy to be there..good atmosphere..a lot of families with their kids in college. Waitstaff seemed very busy but handled it well. Food was so so..both of us had the specials..stuffed flounder and the shepherds pie..could have done with more seasoning. They were also out of a lot of stuff.
  25. JoanR

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious meal! Bothe the soups and entrees were tasty, fresh, filling.
  26. SharonV

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent; very fresh and tasty. Waitstaff was pleasant and a very nice ambiance.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great service and food. Small town restaurant with lots of charm. Wish the music was a little louder, our dinner involved hearing everyone around us and their conversation. Made it a little awkward. Other than that, staff was wonderful.
  28. SteveS

    Western NC

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    My hamburger was dry. Fries were good. My son’s beef special was okay. Presentation was poor. Service was great
  29. Angie

    Raleigh

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The food was good! However, for what we had it was way overpriced.
  30. MattP

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One our favorite local eateries, and it did not disappoint last night. I had the fish special, a Corvina with a lemon beurre blanc sauce - delicious.
  31. JamesD

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Everything was great. Would have liked larger selection of wine by the glass from which to choose but the available choices were still excellent
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Traveling and enjoy having dinner at Bistro on Main
  33. KatherineE

    New England

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Had a lovely birthday celebration, lovely dinner and lovely and most gracious server. I look forward to a return visit
  34. TomK

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A nice restaurant in the center of historic Lexington, Virginia. Our server was attentive and the food was outstanding.
  35. JohnM

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Upscale food and service, with a warm and friendly atmosphere.
  36. Foodie73

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    A very enjoyable meal, but somewhat average food and ambience. Good service.
  37. BobH

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food with nice variety and the service, as always, was great
  38. Sterling16

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food and service. Visited on a cold December night and left happy and bright.
  39. WhitneyM

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything from the appetizer to dessert was absolutely phenomenal! Everything was extremely flavorful!
  40. DebM

    Austin

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Food was nothing extraordinary but the service and atmosphere made for a lovely evening. We would visit again, better value than fast food at almost same price.

FAQs

Bistro on Main offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (540) 464-4888.

Bistro on Main is rated 4.7 stars by 421 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Bistro on Main

8 N Main St, Lexington, VA 24450-2521

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Lexington

  • Hours of operation

    Tuesday - Saturday Lunch: 11:30-2:30, Dinner: 5:00-9:00 Sunday Brunch 11:00-2:00

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    None

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Owned/operated by

    LGBTQ+, Veteran, Women

  • Additional

    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

  • Phone number

    (540) 464-4888

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