The Bistro

Name: The Bistro
Address: 21021 Dove Rd, Lebanon, MO, United States, 65536-6036
Telephone: (417) 532-2269
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.9

4.9

141 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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At The Bistro, we want to introduce you to new flavors and cuisine styles, but in a comfortable and familiar fashion! Executive Chef Ford Martin is bringing his years of experience and travels to Lebanon showcasing a truly unique menu, sure to entice any palate.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 5, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Bistro, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Bar Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(417) 532-2269
Website
http://www.thebistromo.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ford Martin

Location
21021 Dove Rd, Lebanon, MO 65536-6036
Neighborhood
Lebanon
Cross street
We are located at the corner of Dove Road and South Hwy 5
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 141 people are saying

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
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

141 Reviews

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CharlesR
Lake of the Ozarks
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is our second time here and everything was great. Always save room for desert.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, and service always exceptional. Great prices and great atmosphere. Will be returning again soon.
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Misty
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a reservation for nine. Seated promptly in a very comfortable location with plenty of table space for all. Service was above and beyond… drinks kept full, appetizers and meals were prompt and SO delicious. Can not say enough great things about the staff, service, ambience, and the amazing menu!
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EmilyK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The absolute best food and customers service I have ever had!
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JimH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding. Sensitive to food sensitivities--worked around my husband's allergies with spectacular results. Also a restaurant with a cause. Ask about their mission to provide healthy food to children and seniors! Can't wait to go back.
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DanessaW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Menu options & wine list were excellent. I boxed up much of my dinner so I could enjoy dessert at the restaurant. Staff was very friendly & attentive without being overbearing. Highly recommended.
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LenanonNewbs
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience3
Service was great, one dish was a little bland and needed salt, but overall a great experience. They even comped my drink when I forgot I might be pregnant. ☺️ The desserts were delicious!!
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Maddog
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
The dining room was very warm to the point of being in comfortable! Need to turn on and down the AC before customers arrive! The bottled beer was not as cold as it should have been on a hot day. Also the glass for the beer was not chilled/frosted. Food (Salmon & Blackened Snapper) was excellent along with the service from our waitress. With a little extra effort the experience would have been outstanding!! We will be back but would like to see some changes in the atmosphere. Also, need to cut the weeds around the parking lot if you really want to be a high class/end restaurant. Ford is one of the BEST chefs in the area! Work on improving and we and many friends will become frequent diners!!!
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KennethF
Lake of the Ozarks
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall4food5service1ambience4
Everything was excellent except our server, who completely forgot to put in our drink order. We got our food before the drinks! The server’s attentiveness was also lacking (we ran out of water) despite the place not being busy. A different server and this would be five stars.
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AnnaD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great choices and flavor combinations! Things we can’t get anywhere else in the area
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KimL
Lake of the Ozarks
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food and service was excellent as always. Dining room was warm and moderately noisy but the rest of the experience more than offsets this.
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RebeccaC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Was very buys which was great! Probably needed another server in the open area:) Food was fantastic!!
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FredC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
We had a group of 8 and we all thought our food choices were wonderful. Might want to service some type of bread to go with the meal and the servers might want to suggest the side salads to the customers. I had the salmon and it was fantastic. Thanks and I look forward to our next visit. Fred Catcott
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HeatherM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a reservation for 5:00 so it wasn't busy, which was cool because the owners were able to show us around and give us the back story. Very cool place! The staff was extremely accommodating and pleasant. The menu was diverse and different from your typical restaurant fare. We enjoyed drinks, dinner, and dessert immensely. Definitely worth checking out.
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PamelaP
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience2
The blackened red snapper (although not authentically blackened) was good. The rice was not. If it was meant to be a risotto, it was still under seasoned. Whatever the brown meat was, it was not distinguishable. There was definitely pepper in the rice. The swordfish was quite bland as were the brown potatoes, which had no flavor except for the salt they were boiled in. The tomato and green bean salad was awful (tomatoes were sour/beans crunchy). The marscapone cake was EXCELLENT! One glaring omission in an "upscale" eating establishment was the lack of bread (and maybe tables that were not plastic). Sybil's in St. James, for this rural area, does it right!
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JeraldR
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome atmosphere, great service, Laredo wine selection and food was amazing.
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GRAMZ
Lake of the Ozarks
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Six of us enjoyed a lovely time and wonderful food at The Bistro. We were warmly greeted by Ford and Cathy. Steak, Cajun pasta, Poblano chicken quesadillas! And dessert too! Treat yourself!!
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LeonR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The dinner was good as we have ever had. The carne ascada was delicious and the double cut pork chop was exceptional. You will not find a better gourmet value anywhere.
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ChrisF
Lake of the Ozarks
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our overall experience was great. The service was exceptional, that being said, it was a little warm in there. Maybe someone can come in before working hours and pump that AC up for the customers. We had steaks and fries, little bit on the pricey end, all this to say, great place to go with excellent food. Would definitely recommend.
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PeterC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Bistro rivals any restaurant in large metro area. You will not be disappointed.
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Phyl
Lake of the Ozarks
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love going to the Bistro. Food is freshly prepared & always delicious.
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Amber
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our second time here and it did not disappoint at all! The drinks, appetizers, and dinners are all so good! We will be back again!
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JamieL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
2nd time visiting. Loved it again. Will recommend
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AshleyH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything we had there was amazing! The crab and shrimp cornbread, carne asada and the pork chop. Soooo delicious! Great atmosphere for date night. Great service. We will definitely be back.
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Frank
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 25, 2023
overall3food5service3ambience3
Food was great! Atmosphere was a bit rough, from the table you could see spray foam insulation protruding from the walls. Also, the rock siding was falling off the exterior in several places. The exterior doors did not have closers on them so they would either fly open and stay open before a wait staff would shut them or they would open up behind customers entering. There was not any salt or pepper on the tables and was not offered by wait staff.
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ShPe
Lake of the Ozarks
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Nice place...food really good but could be hotter (temperature not spicy).. great service.
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NancyS
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazingly delicious out in the country ! Pastries on Saturday are also incredible.
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SusanE
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food here is exceptional. Creativity to the max. The prices are less than any high end restaurant in our area. What they do as a non-profit for our community is icing on the cake.
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MarkR
Lake of the Ozarks
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome experience! Great food, great atmosphere and Sam does an amazing job serving!
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BryanC
Lake of the Ozarks
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The brussell sprouts are a must get! Everything we had was amazing!!
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KimL
Lake of the Ozarks
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have visited the Bistro several times since their opening and we have never been disappointed. Their menu is constantly changing and it is so neat to have the opportunity to experience different food presentations. The Lebanon area is fortunate to have the Bistro.
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JulieW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Upscale dining in a small town. Food was delicious, service was outstanding. Love the mission, all proceeds go to fund the Lebanon Community Farm that provides quality fresh produce to people in need.
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SashaH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience! We loved the atmosphere, loved the food and felt so welcome by the greeters! Highly recommend the blackened snapper! And the flourless chocolate cake! It was very welcoming and elegant in every part of the building including the bathroom!
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RonB
Lake of the Ozarks
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent. The staff was efficient and friendly. The owners introduced themselves and they too were very friendly
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Mimi
Lake of the Ozarks
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love to impress my family by taking them to eat at the Bistro. We loved it.
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JohnnieB
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The food was great. We loved the atmosphere. We will definitely return.
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OpenTable Diner
Lake of the Ozarks
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a special occasion. My best friend proposed to his girlfriend. The atmosphere, service and food were all phenomenal. We could not be happier with how everything turned out. The happy couple will never forget this night.
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OpenTable Diner
Springfield
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 31, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience4
The food was good, ambiance was good, and it’s a good value for premium dining in a small town. It’s a quaint location.
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OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner was amazing! Both the food and service were fantastic. The chef even visited our table and visited with us about our meal. I highly recommend eating at the Bistro!
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KristinK
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food with an amazing dining experience! Can't wait for our next trip back!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Bistro is rated 4.9 stars by 141 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 5, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

21021 Dove Rd, Lebanon, MO 65536-6036

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
We are located at the corner of Dove Road and South Hwy 5
Neighborhood
Lebanon
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Bar Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Bistro, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ford Martin
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thebistromo.com/
Phone number
(417) 532-2269

The Bistro

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 141 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

How is The Bistro restaurant rated?

Is The Bistro currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information