The Bistro

“This place is a hidden gem in the greater Columbia SC area. Other reviews raved about their salmon dishes. I opted for the filet mignon. It was amazing. They source their beef locally and it rivals wagu and other top grades. Cooked to a perfect medium rare, it was flavorful and almost melted in your mouth. If I'm ever in the area again I will definitely go back. Highly recommend.”

“Everything was delicious. 3 of us had the salmon and wedge salad and the other had the steak. We also had the Brussel sprouts for an appetizer! Service was professional and attentive! Setting was cozy although we sat next to the entertainment who did a great job with a variety of music and sounded professional. Highly Recommend! Our party was very pleased! Even spoke with one of the owners who was friendly and gracious! A wonderful Friday night!”

“My husband and I decided to give this place a try after it was recommended by a friend, and overall we had a great experience. Bar seats were pretty hard to come by, but the live music created a fun, welcoming vibe while we waited. The staff was very friendly, even though the bartenders were clearly very busy. During part of our visit, there was a couple seated next to us who were unfortunately a bit of a buzzkill. They were quite rude to both the staff and the manager, and at one point I literally grabbed my husband’s arm because listening to the interaction was making me so uncomfortable. That said, we gained a lot of respect for the manager and staff for how calmly they managed a KAREN AND KEN, some people can be SO RUDE! Once that couple left, we were able to fully relax and enjoy ourselves. We ended the night with crème brûlée, which was delicious, and the bartenders even made me a fun drink topped with whipped cream and a candy cane—such a nice touch! Bar seating can be tough to snag, so next time we’ll plan to arrive earlier or make a reservation for a table. The bar does seem to attract an older crowd and a lot of regulars, based on how familiar everyone was with the staff. The live music was a nice addition, and I really loved the aesthetic of the heated patio. We’ll definitely be back.”

“Burgers at the bar. Our bartenders were Amy and Jeff. Both were exceptional. The burgers were hot and the fries crispy. Now to the stars of the night! You have to try the fried green tomatoes. They look like cheeseburgers. However one bite and wow! The tomatoes are cooked perfectly, moist inside crunchy out. Topped with a sauce that somehow blends with another mild sweet red sauce. Delicious! Bartenders Jeff make a dirty martini 2nd to none. Blue cheese stuffed olives. Try an Old Fashion. Professional Bartenders, Amazing Chef! Great date night spot.”

“The staff were amazing. We liked everything with the exception of the short beef ribs and Mac and cheese. They were great about replacing the dish for us. There was live music, Chris Reed, and just a great vibe the whole night. We were celebrating a birthday and it was a great choice, highly recommend! Get the fried green tomatoes! You won't be disappointed. The drinks were awesome as well. I would give it a 4.5 but I can't give a half star lol 😆 We set a reservation on a Friday night, highly recommend.”