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The Bistro, Bowling Green, KY

The Bistro

4.6
4.6
685 Reviews
$30 and under
Bistro
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Elegant. Sophisticated. Fine Dining.
Located in Bowling Green, Kentucky's historic downtown district, The Bistro welcomes you to one-of-a-kind dining. Just two blocks from serene Fountain Square, the two-story restored 1893 Fletcher House plays host to both first rate meals and service. Whether you are enjoying dinner for two in our elegant dining room or on our spacious patio, drinks with friends at the bar, or a private function in the upstairs meeting space, we shall make your experience memorable.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–8:15 pm
  • Phone number
    (270) 781-9646
  • Website
    https://www.thebistrobg.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Sasa Mandrapa
  • Catering
    From corporate luncheons to wedding receptions, The Bistro proudly offers catering services to meet your individual needs. We are happy to create a customized menu tailored to your party without breaking your budget. You can expect a level of service that isn’t seen much anymore.
  • Private party facilities
    Wedding rehearsal dinners. Office parties. Birthdays. Anniversaries. Catering. Whatever the special occasion, let The Bistro make it memorable. Private dining is available upstairs in an 1,800 square foot space that seats up to 50 with a separate bar, and a choice between a pre-selected menu, open menu, buffet menu, or custom menu for your guests.
  • Private party contact
    Hayley Worman or Jen Crockett: (270) 781-9646
  • Location
    1129 College Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101
  • Neighborhood
    Bowling Green
  • Cross street
    E 12th Ave
  • Parking details
    Our Parking Lot is shared/connected to the Post Office off E. 11th Ave-- Accessible by E. 11th or College Street. <br> There is also Free Parking directly across College Street.
  • Entertainment
    Mondays: Half Price Select CocktailsTuesdays: Half Price BeerWednesdays: Half Price Wine
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 685 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6
4.6 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

685 Reviews

  1. FoodnWine

    Central Coast

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second visit and the food was even better than before. Service, food and drinks were fantastic! Can’t wait to go back.

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  2. PJames

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great! As always. Love the food. Table was ready and waiting. Service was good. We have never had a bad meal at The Bistro!

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  3. JohnsonK

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband had the rabbit and he said it was just ok. I had the shrimp and grits and it was sooooo good. Definitely get your money's worth. The service was great.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Western KY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great but our server was ok. My drink never got refilled and my husband had to ask her for a refill.

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  5. Heather

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, the art, the atmosphere from the second we walked in was so cozy! Everyone was kind, and again, THE FOOD!! We had 3 courses and everything was the best I’ve had in a while! Also, I had a cocktail that was so wonderful as well. Breanna was our server and she was phenomenal and made the whole experience so amazing. That was our first time there and we will definitely be back!!!!

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  6. SpirosR

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time at The Bistro and had a great experience. The pork chop was absolutely delicious and would highly recommend it. Will be back the next time we are in Bowling Green.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Western KY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my wife out for her birthday and we enjoyed it as usual. You will never be disappointed at this place and the staff are great .

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  8. WalterL

    Cleveland

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The filet was prepared perfectly and was one of the best I’ve had in a long time. Chicken piccata was wonderful. I would recommend them to anyone.

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  9. Gary

    Western NC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service and GREAT food..... we loved it and will be back even though we live 3 hours away we will make a trip to Bowling Green and go to the Bistro for sure!!!

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  10. DeAnnM

    Western KY

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The great customer service and the exquisite food keep us coming back. Our server, Wayne was super. Bistro is our favorite place to dine. The Tuna Tartar appetizer was a special on the menu and the Salmon is consistently fabulous. The Harvest salad is a must. Thank you Bistro for giving your best to BG.

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  11. TommyP

    Western KY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Appetizers were excellent, and meals were very perfect! Service was great aand a good wine selection. Will definitely recommend and continue to come to Bistro! I really enjoy eating in the back room and look forward to warm weather when we can dine outside.

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  12. Peck

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was amazing. The Bistro offers a variety of food you will not find at most restaurants. We had a party of six and everyone’s food was delicious. It was a bit pricey but great a setting for a celebration.

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  13. AnthonyD

    Alabama

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice old home that was turned into a restaurant. Nice waitresses and everyone was very nice

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent cocktails, appetizers, and entrees. Every single thing our party of 6 ordered was delicious

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  15. RubyRed14

    Nashville

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, The Bistro delivered. Gathering with a couple of local relatives who first introduced us to this wonderful establishment almost a year ago, we all truly enjoyed our cocktails, starters, soup, main courses, dessert and aperitifs. A huge shoutout to Andrea, our attentive and effervescent server!

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  16. MikeD

    Western KY

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service, it will be a very memorable time

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Western KY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

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

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  18. ReneH

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

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

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Western KY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was amazing and the f

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  20. ChrisG

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have dined here several times, it never disappoints.

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  21. DavBG

    Anchorage

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very close to downtown; parking is little iffy if their little lot is full. Many people park across the street if after 5PM. The owner has solidified the kitchen so that the quality of food is top-notch; this is their flagship restaurant of their five in the area. Our latest visit was before a SKyPAC event, but many in the area go there for birthdays, anniversaries, promotion, and graduation celebrations. Wait staff know the food specials well.

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  22. MattB

    Western KY

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate there for our anniversary. Loved the atmosphere, food, drinks and most of all our very personable server. She took excellent care of us and added to our special night. Thank you so much!!

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Tallahassee

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beef Manhattan’s gravy and mashed potatoes great and shrimp and grits not a better 2 dishes anywhere. Noise level makes conversations difficult

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  24. Jcmw

    Louisville

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a dining experience that never disappoints!

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  25. JohnM

    Louisville

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great as always. Too $ as always. Service was fine, very polite and attentive. Dining alone = 1/2 tip, so nice to c the attention. I’ll b bak, of course.

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  26. JanetF

    Western NC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's my favorite restaurant in the area. We always celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, or any other special occasions here. Food is excellent

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  27. TomiB

    Western KY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance, food, and service are fantastic. We will make it a point to eat here on our next visit to Bowling Green!

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  28. JohnM

    Louisville

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food flavor fantastic. Glad I had 1/2 salad and 1/2 to take home for $72 incl tip. Was it worth it? I'll be back!!

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  29. CarolT

    Phoenix

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Pleasant staff. Menu extensive. Lots of food items to choose from. Great value. Food very good, but not excellent.

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  30. EricaL

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the perfect date night spot for New Year's Eve. The food was phenomenal and the server's suggestions were great, even if he didn't go over the specials with us. :( If we are ever back in Bowling Green, this will be on our list!

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  31. BillT

    Nashville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for a great meal. Out of duck which was a special that night. Ordered the veal again because it has never disappointed. Very attentive waitstaff. One of our favorite dinner spots in Bowling Green.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and fantastic service in a super cool atmosphere. What more could you ask for?

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  33. RobinB

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service and food. Good value for the dollar. Adorable venue nestled downtown in campus are, yet for us older adults as well

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  34. KenH

    Western KY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food! The Bistro carefully pays attention to its craft - the food. It is a cut above most everything else in BG - for fine dining.

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  35. KimO

    Indiana

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love The Bistro! We are thankful they stayed open even though the weather was bad. Food was exceptional.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Office Christmas party

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  37. Mary

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food served at The Bistro is delicious. The service and ambiance are delightful.

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  38. CourtneyB

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Coming to the Bistro on my birthday has become a tradition! ❤️ My friends and I look forward to celebrating here every year.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Western KY

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Dinner prior to going to a play at Skypac. Server Zoey was excellent and very professional. Enjoyed the experience.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pork chop--Delicious!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

The Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (270) 781-9646.

The Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 685 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for The Bistro

1129 College Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    E 12th Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Bowling Green
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–8:15 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Our Parking Lot is shared/connected to the Post Office off E. 11th Ave-- Accessible by E. 11th or College Street. <br> There is also Free Parking directly across College Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sasa Mandrapa
  • Entertainment
    Mondays: Half Price Select CocktailsTuesdays: Half Price BeerWednesdays: Half Price Wine
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.thebistrobg.com/
  • Phone number
    (270) 781-9646
  • Catering
    From corporate luncheons to wedding receptions, The Bistro proudly offers catering services to meet your individual needs. We are happy to create a customized menu tailored to your party without breaking your budget. You can expect a level of service that isn’t seen much anymore.
  • Private party facilities
    Wedding rehearsal dinners. Office parties. Birthdays. Anniversaries. Catering. Whatever the special occasion, let The Bistro make it memorable. Private dining is available upstairs in an 1,800 square foot space that seats up to 50 with a separate bar, and a choice between a pre-selected menu, open menu, buffet menu, or custom menu for your guests.
  • Private party contact
    Hayley Worman or Jen Crockett: (270) 781-9646
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