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Bistro on the Boulevard - Saint Joseph, St. Joseph, MI

Bistro on the Boulevard - Saint Joseph

4.9 (627)
$30 and under
American
521 LAKE BOULEVARD, St. Joseph, MI 49085

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for creative cocktails
The Bistro on the Boulevard in downtown St. Joseph, Michigan, located within The Boulevard Inn, consistently fuses local flavors with a new approach to create an unforgettable celebration of cuisine.

Think of our experience as a gastronomical journey. You may either adventure through the diverse menu to one of our feature entrées, or explore the vast list of tapas to create your own memorable meal. Our ingredients are personally chosen for freshness, and our food is a reminder of the simplicity of high-quality cuisine.

From the bar, you may indulge in craft cocktails created in-house by our sensational staff as we let the finest spirits from local distilleries shine. Our draft beer list features a constantly changing lineup of Michigan’s craft brewers which produce some of the finest beers available. Wine Spectator has honored us with its coveted award of excellence for offering “one of the best restaurant wine lists in the world.”

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Cheryl Bernacchi
  • Neighborhood
    Saint Joseph
  • Parking details
    Parking may be difficult to find in during the summer months, please take into account time needed for parking.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access

What 627 people are saying

Bistro on the Boulevard - Saint Joseph reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Best Overall

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Best Food

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Best Value

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Great for scenic views

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bistro on the Boulevard in Saint Joseph delivers an exceptional dining experience with "impeccable service" and "amazing food." Guests rave about the "beautiful ambiance" and diverse menu featuring standout dishes like the "Summer Founder" and "crab cakes with a terrific sauce." Perfect for special occasions and memorable meals.

627 Reviews
  1. Nick

    Grand Rapids1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    This was my second visit to the Bistro on the Boulevard and I definitely came back for the Wagyu beef. While the food was absolutely outstanding, the service during my visit was quite poor. It took almost 15 minutes for someone to even come to my table after we arrived. Several of the weight staff were just standing around before one finally approached our table. He never introduced himself so I can’t use his name in this review. Getting drinks for us was an extremely slow process. Because our waiter never checked back with us after we got our food we only had one round each. I understand the restaurant was somewhat busy with local high school prom reservations. But this level of service was just unacceptable for a fine dining establishment.

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  2. Sharon

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was impeccable ; brunch was excellent . We will certainly be back - can’t wait to sit outside on the patio !!

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  3. Rosemarie

    Phoenix3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the food and the service to spend the Easter Day with

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  4. Aaron

    Grand Rapids1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, service was amazing as well. Would recommend!

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  5. Julie VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant we’ve eaten at in Southwest Michigan! The ambience was very warm and inviting, our server was attentive, friendly and knowledgeable about the menu, and the food was delicious!!! We would highly recommend Bistro on the Boulevard!

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  6. Amber

    Alabama1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very high quality meal! They paid attention to every detail and made our plates look presentable and perfect! Highly recommend!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Grand Rapids1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best breakfast and experiences I’ve had in a long time. I am excited to come back again soon. Thank you for the great memories and amazing food. 

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bistro on the Boulevard is one of our favorites! The service is always impeccable. We often try different cocktails, appetizers, entrees, and desserts, and we have never been disappointed. The menu offers such great variety.

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  9. Marcus VIP

    Chicago12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Summer Founder was a fantastic dish with favors that explode in your mouth. The passion fruit aroma set it off. Ann is always the best, with just the right amount of checking on us and being attentive—one of Michigan's best places to eat.

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  10. Bradford

    Grand Rapids34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another incredible birthday dinner from Chef Cheryl and her amazing team! And the service was great at one of our favorite restaurants, The Bistro on the Boulevard!

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Bistro on the Boulevard - Saint Joseph offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (269) 983-3882.

Bistro on the Boulevard - Saint Joseph is rated 4.9 stars by 627 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
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
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521 LAKE BOULEVARD, St. Joseph, MI 49085

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Saint Joseph
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking may be difficult to find in during the summer months, please take into account time needed for parking.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Cheryl Bernacchi
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access
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