RA Bistro

Name: RA Bistro
Address: 1344 Main St, Lynchburg, VA, United States, 24504
Telephone: (434) 845-1601
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (142)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

1344 Main St, Lynchburg, VA 24504

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Good for groups

RA Bistro is located in the heart of Lynchburg, Virginia and serves American inspired cuisine in a sophisticated yet casual atmosphere. The bistro includes a martini bar and offers catering services.

RA Bistro provides a menu that is a seasonally inspired mix of burgers, sandwiches, main entrées and desserts.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(434) 845-1601
Website
http://rabistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Alex Richardson

Location
1344 Main St, Lynchburg, VA 24504
Neighborhood
Lynchburg
Cross street
Washington
Parking details
Feel free to park in historic down town lynchburg with two private lots as well as public lots or street parking.
Public transit
Located close by and throughout downtown Lynchburg.
Entertainment
Seasonal Live music
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 142 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

142 Reviews

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ChrisP
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 31, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed our dinner tonight. The wait staff was great. I appreciate that the 20% tip is listed on the check. Great place to eat and great staff.
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MamaK2
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 26, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Nice overall ambiance. Food is overpriced for quality and delivery. We ordered the Corn Queso appetizer which was $15 and it was served on a plate with wax paper with not enough chips for the dip. When we asked for more we were charged $2.50 for an additional order of chips. We had the Barbecue MacnCheese which was $20 and came in a bowl which was not worthy of the price. Food was just so so. Not a fan of the 20% gratuity added automatically.
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OliviaA
Virginia1 review
5.0
Dined on December 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food and service. The cheese fries appetizer was the best I’ve ever had. Perfect date night.
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IndyJ
Virginia1 review
5.0
Dined on December 16, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious, they accommodated my allergies and made sure it was safe for me to eat.
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Ron0901 VIP
Virginia42 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 12, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We (party of 4) visited RA Bistro before a theater event in downtown Lynchburg. Upon sitting, I asked for a wine and beer list. After 10 to 15 minutes I asked again and was told they did not have one as the list was being redone, but the waitress began citing the wines and beer availability - the trouble was, she did not know anything about either wines or beers. Given how long it took just to get our drinks ordered, we went ahead and placed orders for appetizers and our entres. The calamari was good, but some were over-cooked. They then delivered the entres way too soon as were only half-way through the appetizers. My jambalaya over rice was quite good, as was my wife's steak pasta. However, the couple with us both ordered the Oscar Mahi Mahi, which was not. The crab cakes had too much stuffing and the mahi mahi was over-cooked and not well seasoned. Bottom-line, some of the food was quite good, but the service left a lot to be desired, which I blame mostly on the management for poor training. Unfortunately, they added an automatic 20% service fee, which I do not mind if they service is excellent, but when service is lacking, is annoying.
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GayleK
Virginia8 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 8, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband & I had a delightful dinner at RA Bistro! I had the crabby patty burger & mac n cheese. He had the chipotle burger & thia brussel sprouts. Both were very tasty! It was happy hour and we both enjoyed a well crafted martini. Chris our server was pleasant and checked on us several times. The lights were dimmed for dinner & the Christmas decor was a nice touch. I highly recommend RA Bistro!!
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OpenTable Diner
Virginia1 review
5.0
Dined on November 30, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We both tried something different this visit; Chicken Parmesan Pasta and the Surf & Turf. Both were excellent choices. We've never had a bad meal here and the service is top notch. Can’t comment on the bar offerings but they look good with a creative flair. Highly Recommend!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews
3.0
Dined on November 19, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
I have been dining at RA for years and have generally had good experiences. This time was not good at all though. It took 5 requests to simply get enough water glasses for the table, we only had 4 people, my drink was incorrect, and we had 2 of our entrees come out wrong. The servers couldn’t answer questions and didn’t seem to know the menu so it is not surprising things were wrong. Definitely a poor experience, especially for my son’s birthday, but hopefully it is the aberration to the rule.
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ChrisP
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great. I like that the tip is already included on tab. Lots of help, and the staff all help each other.
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Christy
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on November 5, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious. We had a lovely brunch! Would return to try other options.
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RA Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (434) 845-1601.

RA Bistro is rated 4.5 stars by 142 OpenTable diners.

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1344 Main St, Lynchburg, VA 24504

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Washington
Neighborhood
Lynchburg
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Feel free to park in historic down town lynchburg with two private lots as well as public lots or street parking.
Public transit
Located close by and throughout downtown Lynchburg.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Alex Richardson
Entertainment
Seasonal Live music
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://rabistro.com/
Phone number
(434) 845-1601

RA Bistro

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What 142 people are saying

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