Sallie's Bistro

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

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   Glenna

   Tampa17 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Absolutely delicious food! Mussels (now served nightly) were huge and perfect. Belgium and French beef stews both with rich and creamy gravies. Fries crispy with traditional Belgian mayonnaise, and creamy mashed potatoes. No complaints at all with food. Server was obviously inexperienced and very young. Pleasant and helpful, but no knowledge of beers and wine. Also, surprisingly, they were out of a number of the beers listed on the menu.
   

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   Richard

   Tampa11 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 30, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   This was our second time dining at this restaurant. We went on a Wednesday night for the mussels. The wait staff seemed very tentative. They were hesitant to answer questions about the menu. The wine list was adequate for the menu. However they did not have many of the wines on the list available. We were eventually served an American chardonnay which we had originally been told was unavailable. The moules were excellent, well prepared and plump. The frites were also well prepared and accompanied by two different mayonnaise. We enjoyed two desserts. The chocolate mouse was excellent and the pistachio crème brûlée had finely ground pistachios in the creme. Overall, despite the service and the wine fiasco, it was a pleasant night with fine food to celebrate a special occasion.
   

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   Shirley

   Tampa6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 28, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was wonderful! Food was delicious! Service was excellent! We will be returning!
   

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   Susan

   Toronto36 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 27, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a lovely dinner. The staff were very professional and friendly and the food was amazing. We really enjoyed it.
   

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   Frances VIP

   Tampa15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Sallie’s Bistro was a wonderful experience as always. The Sallie’s salad is a favorite starter and I ordered the mushroom toast as an entree because it’s one of the best things I’ve eaten and so unique but very generously portioned that I still took some home. I left room to try the special apple dessert which was like a deconstructed tarte tatin and so delicious. As always service was great, knowledgeable and friendly, like coming home each time we return. Thank you Sallie’s!
   

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   Pamela

   Philadelphia77 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We paid our first visit to Sallie's but not our last. Who would have imagined to find such a culinary gem in a modest strip mall location? Kieran (host/owner) greeted us warmly and seated us promptly. We shared a lovely bottle of Sancerre and sipped it while enjoying escargot in a garlic sauce that was perfectly balanced. The onion soup was satisfyingly earthy yet incredibly light. The escargot were served alongside one of the best baguettes I have had the pleasure of eating- anywhere in the world. The special - a chicken-based waterzooi was delicious and the tartare was beautifully plated and satisfying. We did not have room for dessert, but the chef kindly agreed to make the apple custard pie available for take-out. The prices are very reasonable, including the wine list and I would recommend the restaurant to anyone who appreciates fine dining as orchestrated by an amazing chef.
   

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   Goodie VIP

   Tampa4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The atmosphere and the service were great. The food was delicious and so was the alcoholic beverages. Will definitely be back.
   

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   Brad VIP

   Tampa10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I’ve been coming to Sallie’s since it first opened, and we’ve always thoroughly enjoyed our experiences. They’re such nice people, and the food is stellar. Her soups and stews are among the best in the area, the croquettes and mushroom toast are a must order, and the specials are always interesting. Make a point of coming in the late fall for their game menu which usually drops around November. This is truly one of the bay area’s hidden gems!
   

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   Sydney VIP

   Tampa27 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This place never disappoints. Interesting food options. Always good. Portions are kind of "European" so you don't overeat and don't need to hesitate to get an appetizer or salad. The prices are appropriate for the quality for the food and the portion. Valentines brought a duck pasta dish and beef short ribs. Both were excellent. There was a fixed price menu for the holiday which was just enough food and priced appropriately - not overpriced for the holiday like lots of other restaurants. But I like that you could also order off the regular menu if you didn't want the fixed price option. Will definitely be back!
   

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    Shannon

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Wonderful dinner at this hidden gem! I'm gluten and dairy intolerant as well as pescatarian. We enjoyed appetizers, entrees, and a wonderful dessert all made to our dietary restrictions. It was awesome!
    

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