Bia

Fish and chips were really great, crispy, flaky, and the slaw was surprisingly delicious. Great staff and the service was very attentive and friendly. Will be back.

The best Irish food I have had since being overseas! There are just some dishes that stood out when we traveled abroad and I have been craving them since we got home. Their Sunday roast with brown gravy, fish and chips, brown bread and sticky toffee pudding were amazing!! I highly recommend checking them out!!

Had a really nice (birthday) meal here: the service was amazing, especially given how busy they were, and they remembered to bring out a candle! Food was very tasty and reasonable and we appreciated they had a cider on the drinks list!

The food was incredible. Probably the best dinner we’ve had in Rhinebeck! Definitely go. Consistent every time - which is not a small task. I always bring my friends and family here. Cocktails are also perfect and very thoughtful like the food.

My husband I came here for a date night a couple weeks ago, and it was perfect. The food was out of this world, drinks were delicious, and the service was impeccable. I highly recommend Bia for your next date night! We will absolutely be back.

My wife and I had a wonderful meal here for our anniversary. It was quite slow while we were there, though we came shortly after they opened on a Thursday so perhaps the weekend crowds weren't in town yet. Our server was very attentive and we did not wait long for courses. I had the paté of the day which was duck liver and black truffle in a bacon wrapped taurine. It was incredibly delicious. Though I could see how people who don't like a lot of paté per bite might want more bread to come with it. For entrées I had the pork rib chop and my wife had the chicken schnitzel. The pork was the best pork chop I think I've ever had! Perfectly cooked, tender pork with a rich savory sauce with vinegary Italian peppers and roast potatoes.i would 100%order this again. My wife's schnitzel was crispy and delicious, over a bed of mustard- potato salad, greens and tomatoes. For dessert we had a date/ toffe pudding that was very good too. If I had any complaint, I would second a comment I read about the chairs being a little uncomfortable after sitting for about a half an hour. Being that we were seated for 90 minutes, there was lots of shifting around to get comfortable. Overall, we had a wonderful meal and look forward to coming back on a 1st or 3rd Sunday for the advertised Irish music!

Highly recommended, make resevations and put this at the top of your list when you visit Rhinebeck. A local gem, excellent food with nice flavors. We enjoyed the chips and onion dip (good), the strawberry salad (excellent), venison medallions (very good), Brussel sprout with rice (very good). Service is friendly and attentive. Good cocktail menu. Only regret was not saving room for dessert. Enjoy!

We went to Bia for the first time, hoping to have some hearty Irish food. When we arrived, the atmosphere definitely did not match the prices. It took a while for the waitress to greet us, and even then it was just to plunk the water pitcher on the table. We started with soup, which was delicious, but $14 for a tiny cup of soup and a few croutons? Absolutely not. We also got a side of green beans ($10) which were so crunchy I couldn't even eat them. (I got them to go so I can cook them at home) The whole feel of the place was very closed off - even claustrophobic. All said, we spent $95 for 1 plate of bangers and mash (two small bangers and maybe 1 cup of mashed potatoes - no sides included), two tiny bowls of soup, and a handful of green beans. Would not recommend!

My absolute favorite restaurant in Rhinebeck. Delicious food, great staff, and the owner, Kyle really knows how to create a special experience for diners. Fantastic cocktails as well, always fresh ingredients and inventive concoctions. This is a hidden gem on Garden St. Sunday roasts with a live Irish band is amazing.

*Update 2/19* We ate here for the second time last Saturday night, and while the drinks and food remain wonderful, the restaurant was packed when we arrived for our 630 reservation. Our waiter was very friendly, but with limited service staff, we again found ourselves waiting for food. We ordered the chicken liver terrine, which came with 3 small slices of bread for the two of us. We wanted more bread, but couldn't get our waiter so we just finished the appetizer. We had been at the restaurant for an hour before the entrées came, and wished they included a little bit of extra carbs or starch (my husband's outstanding pork chop had a few halves of baby potatoes; my trout had a modest serving of white beans). The food is delicious, but it's definitely more of a leisurely experience. It was a solid 15 minutes for the appetizer to come out after we got our drinks. Next time we visit, I will probably order two appetizers, and just accept that it's going to take a while for the food to come out. The lot was packed so we had to find street parking a block away.**

Great food, wonderful ambience and service. Highly recommend! I got the trout and my husband got the Sunday Roast special. One of the best dinners we had while visiting NYC and the Hudson Valley.

One of the best meals we've ever had. Two days later the family was still talking about it. My husband's lamb pie was one of the most delectable things I've ever eaten. The cheese board was a delicious way to start the our meal. Don't miss the Brussels sprouts and duck fat fried potatoes. Yummo. We split three desserts, a pistachio, lemon, chocolate ice cream, a fig pudding cake, and cheesecake were to die for. I highly recommend.

Food: we ordered a number of dishes and all were excellent. Our favorite was probable the pork belly. It could have been the the most tender i have ever had. Service was great. The wait staff was always available and help accommodate our 3 year old son who wasn't alway able to sit still Ambiance. Very clean and modern. Felt very comfortable eating our meal.

My wife and I had a lovely dinner there a couple weeks ago. The place is low lit cozy and elegant. The food is great. A perfect combination of Irish influenced cuisine through the eyes of new American flavor. Although the place is small, it's also good for kids.

Great experience from start to finish. My husband, 2 year old daughter and myself were having dinner with a friend and they were super friendly towards my daughter (not always the case with finer dining places) They had a small plate special of pate with cranberry chutney, mustard and pickles that was super delicious and light. My friend ordered a boca roja and asked to see if the bartender could make a mocktail version (I'm 6 months pregnant). He made a very tasty mocktail that my friend said mimicked it well. For entrees, my husband got the Sunday roast, and my friend and I ordered the fish and chips which I shared with my daughter. The fish was cooked perfectly with a nice light tempura batter. I just wish it had been a tiny bit more seasoned but it paired deliciously with the aioli for the chips which had great flavor. Mushy peas were flavorful and we enjoyed our meal very much.

We just had the most amazing meal! All different entrees for a party of 4 and each one prepared to perfection. Double duty service from our waiter and the attentive bartender was a nice bonus. And let's not to forget the incredible Irish music. What Sundays are made for. Great job owner Kyle and Chef Rich and their staffs!!!

We came to Rhinebeck and stayed at the Beekman Arms. We were looking for a spot that was close and had decent reviews and Bia fit the bill. Just a block away and people seem to like the place. What a great little restaurant. The outside ambiance is fantastic, put us in a great mood immediately. Our first glimpse of how the food was going to be was the bread, it was fabulous. We ate it up smiling. I order the milk punch and it was so damn good. We ordered apps, I think the calamari and the cured Irish gravlax. It was amazing, especially the gravlax, it's all I really remember from the apps we ordered. Next we ordered the tempura fish and chips and the pan roasted steelhead trout. Both were delicious!. Great tasting food here at Bia. Drinks were really tasty, service was attentive and food was outstanding. The only thing we really didn't understand was the service charge added to the bill. Was that the tip? Anyway I added a little extra and gave it to the waitress. Still don't know want the service charge was. Don't really run into that a lot. Prices were great at this place anyway so all and all, we were happy to pay whatever the bill required. If you're searching around for food in Rhinebeck, come here, you'll be as happy as we were. It is a delightful little spot. Unassuming but packs a great meal!

Not sure why we waited so long??Food/Service/Ambiance All Amazing!!! Can't wait to return!!

Terrible food. The service was terrible. The menu was very unapproved. The options weren't any delicious

Fantastic food, atmosphere and service. Make sure to order the bread made from stout. The pork and lamb dishes are all excellent choices.

What an amazing restaurant. Food is top notch and the service is fantastic. Jackie, our waitress, was wonderful. She gave great recommendations and was super friendly. We will definitely be back.

A few years ago, I bought a cookbook that billed itself as "Nouvelle Irish Cuisine." I eventually sold it, and my thought was, "I'd never cook any of the dishes here, but I'd eat them elsewhere." Welcome to "Elsewhere." It's too bad Yelp's limitations on categories of restaurants relegates a place like this to "Irish," because it's more like Irish inspired cuisine. As we were alternating between raving about and wolfing down our appetizer and cocktails, the staff commented on the focus given to complexity of taste on so much here for the food and drink, something of which I wholeheartedly approve. That was evident in the meals, the drinks, even the breads served before dinner. Oh, and they left room for focus on service too. The entree options are somewhat limited, but the specials often compensate. I went with duck, because duck, and we also ordered a special for the evening, venison medallions wrapped in bacon, because ... oh never mind, you get the idea! The mushrooms in truffle oil appetizer whetted our appetite for what was to come as well. After-dinner offerings included some decadent desserts, Irish coffee, specialty sorbets, and a generous assortment of digestifs, some of which I had to Google (which subsequently went onto my liquor shopping list). Bia is a nice addition to the dining scene in Rhinebeck, and it's now high on my list of local restaurants for a fancier evening out.

Really enjoyed our dinner at Bia. Creative and well executed dinner with good wine selection. Service was also terrific.

Wow! This food is absolutely delectable. I ordered the pork belly with black pudding, Guinness brown bread, and beet salad and it was all absolutely wonderful. Highest praise to this place!

Our dinner was absolutely fabulous. Everything was delicious. The ravioli starter was exceptional. The staff was very helpful. We arrived a few mins early before they opened but they went out of their way to sit us early so we would be comfortable while they set up for opening. We can't wait to bring friends here on our next trip.

Great atmosphere, loved the privacy with the walls between tables, good Irish menu. I ordered the Venison fricassee which was one of the best meals I've ever had because of how well the venison was seasoned and cooked. The Irish whiskey cream under the venison was a little too creamy but was definitely the right combination. My girlfriend had the cured Irish salmon over the house bread, which she said was a little underwhelming. Overall, it was a fantastic experience with an attentive waiter and waitstaff! I'm just still in awe of how good the venison was...

Fantastic service and delicious food. I was lucky enough to get to chat with the chef and bartender while sitting at the cozy bar, and felt at home the entire time. The lamb was incredible, and the cocktails were excellent. I'll be back for the Sunday roast!

Had a memorable dinner 2 weeks ago starting with great martini. Great dining space. Hard to find spot in sidestreet across from health food store. This is known as best restaurant in Rhinebeck for good reason; service, ambiance, food quality, bar. Good value as well. We went for special occasion but will return soon.

We reserved a tent, feeling a bit like Arabian royalty. Great soundtrack on the patio, our own private heater; however at 20 degrees we still kept our coats on! Very attentive servers popped in frequently. We ordered 5 small plates to share, each delicious and saved room for the fig pudding and chocolate torte. Our COVID precautions running quite high, we are hugely selective of our surroundings and made reservation well in advance. Highly recommend.

Bia is an absolutely delicious restaurant in Rhinebeck. Aside from finding it through research on Yelp, we were recommended this place right off the bat -- by a waiter at a competing restaurant down the street, no less. Basically he was like, if you're a foodie, there's nowhere else to go besides Bia. Naturally the hot pink tents are fabulous and the Wait staff is is extremely attentive, kind, and joked around with us. When you walk into the restaurant, you're staring directly at the bar where the bartender is whipping up cocktails. I eyed him pouring some Mezcal into the cocktail shaker and immediately wanted whatever drink he was concocting. Sure enough, I told him he'd be making another shortly and sure enough, I found it on the menu and sure enough, he was shaking up another 1....2... then some sort of dessert drink because we wanted to stay here longer and this place got me good and nasty (you can tell from my pic quality, I was feeling fiiiiiiiine!) the dishes, all recommended by Waiter who knew them like the back of his hand, were divine. We were especially obsessed with the crispy Brussels with an egg on top, and of course a restaurant that calls itself Irish modern had some bangin' bangerz and mash. The mushrooms were also delectable. Weird to say it, but it was the sides and drinks that made this place so damn good. I probably would have a different view of it had I been indoors, but outside in the hot pink tent, I felt young, free, and daring.

Bia was the destination for a birthday dinner. The new cabana set-up for Covid worked perfectly. Private tent with heater and fan make it cozy and safe. Food was excellent. Delicious meal: we had the trout special, braised beef pie, prawns, Brussels sprouts, and the pear/honey cake for dessert. The waiter was very attentive and knowledgeable. Great dinner! I would highly recommend Bia.

If you are just driving through Rhinebeck you could miss Bia, and that would be a shame, because it is a gem. My husband ordered the boneless rib roast, with creamed spinach, Yorkshire pudding, and potatoes. I had the Scottish salmon over broccoli. Everything on our plates was expertly prepared. Flavors were interesting, but not overpowering. The Guinness was fresh, and the milk punch delicious. Service was just right. We will definitely be back!

I am writing this review in regards to treatment from staff - we were dining this evening and ordered 2 dirty martinis. The waitress brought each of them (2 mini glasses) in 2 large cups of ice. She did not tell us what anything was or how we were supposed to "concoct" our own drink. Naturally, we poured the mixers into the cup and the taste of the drink was completely diluted. When bringing this to her attention, she said that we were supposed to leave the mini glasses over the ice to keep them chilled. We had no idea. We asked if there is any way we can have new ones, and they said no you'll be charged for them. Never in my life have I been in a situation like this with a drink. We asked if they would just take them away thinking that maybe they would just take them off the bill. Then at the end of the meal we were charged not only for the 2 drinks, but additional charge to have them the "up" style. A cocktail glass with ice certainly doesn't hint at "up" at least not anywhere close to Manhattan. This could have been a good experience, but this really impacted our meal. You should think about customer service and how to treat guests if you want to avoid reviews like these or want them to rerun.

Enthralling & beguiling flavors. Extremely delicious - intense, visionary, comforting food. Incredibly good in every category (drinks, sides, mains, desserts). A true culinary odyssey and completely unique. Best food we've had in upstate NY. Some of the best food I've ever had period. Bia, we love you!

Birthday dinner on May 13. Excellent in every way. Food, Service Seating and decor. Our server Greg was knowledgeable, entertaining and a delight! - he helped paint a picture of every entree. Kudos to the bartender for the best Old Fashioned i have ever had! On my list of faves!!!

Overall a good experience with one issue. Menu is interesting and diverse, though only one entry for vegetarians (a delicious barley risotto). Food is excellent, especially the fried broccoli. Attentive service, nice room. BUT loud raucous rock and roll was blasting out of the speaker right over our table. In a bar setting it'd be fine but totally inappropriate for a restaurant charging $70+ per person. The volume was lowered slightly when we asked the waitress, but we still had to speak in a raised voice to be heard in conversation. Jazz or even mellow rock, at a lower level, would be much more appropriate.

I had never had what I would call "elevated" Irish food (or really good Irish food in general) before and when my wife chose this spot for our first dinner during our weekend trip to Rhinebeck, I was skeptical. Boy, was I wrong. This meal was something very unique and special. We started out with the Irish Stout Brown Bread. I love drinking stouts so figured, what the heck? Guess what? You don't have to like drinking stouts to love this bread. It is incredibly tasty, as is the cultured Irish butter that accompanies it. We next got 2 appetizers, the mushrooms in truffle oil (but not too much if you do not like truffle oil) and the salmon gravlax. Both dishes were unique and excellent. For our mains, my wife got the steak and ale pie, which was almost like a smaller Beef Wellington, except better with farmhouse cheddar in a puff pastry. I got the Schnitzel-which here was made with venison. The key with schnitzel for me is not to make it too fried, lest it turn into KFC or something. Here, the balance was perfect and the potato and apple salad (and granny smith puree) sweetened the pot (figuratively and literally) to produce and excellent dish. I cannot say enough good things about this spot. See my pictures for reference and definitely stop by if you're in town. It's tucked away on a side street off of one of the main roads in a complex full of therapists and random businesses so you could easily miss it but, trust me, you will be glad you stopped by.

2nd time here, this was our 9th wedding anniversary we both chose this as the place we wanted to go.... things did not start off very well our waiter kind of forgot us in a corner table although very pleasant, (thru no fault of their own) a couple came in with children who decided they wanted to start a band with the silverware on the table wait staff promptly moved us to a new table discreetly then things really took off. One of the best meals we have had in a very long time. Very unpretentious chef attentive staff, my wife had an arctic char that was cooked to perfection, also the little beef puff pastry pie, ( mind blowing umami flavor) I had the venison Schnitzel with a classic take on lingonberry Sauce with a hint of grainy mustard, shear perfection I kid you not....for my starter I had a heavenly marriage of the most beautiful baked rye Soda bread gin juniper cure salmon, caviar and baby herbs, shaved radish... dessert?! OMG yes, citron tart macerated berries and cream, my wife had warm almond orange blossom honey pudding, OMG! Hats off to you chef and staff for making this so memorable, all cylinders were firing that nite! I look forward to returning soon. We are fans:)

Just amazing food, very caring and professional service too! I have enjoyed every specialty cocktail I have ordered here, but the milk punch is a favorite! Great date night place, good vibes, and a solid soundtrack playing in the background. Run don't walk to Bia!

The bread and butter was a highlight of the meal. The lamb was very good- the portion was on the small side. The mushroom appetizer was also excellent.

Fantastic restaurant! The service was amazing, all the food was super rich and delicious. Honestly this restaurant should be in Williamsburg/Manhattan(selfishly because then I can go all the time lol)

The food is unimagined and very expensive. Every dish was memorable, and not for the right reasons. Kitchen clearly ran out of oysters for the night (a Saturday night around 8) and instead of taking the fried oysters off the monkfish special or 86'ing the dish, the chef chose to substitute oysters with chicken. Aside from being a really bad move food-wise, we were not informed of the switch, despite my brother (a pescatarian of over a decade) asking our server if there was any meat in the dish, which he was assured there was not, and the manager clarified as well. When we asked our server why there was chicken in lieu of oysters on the dish, he initially denied the reality - went back to the kitchen to clarify - denied it again - and then eventually admitted to the substitution. Clearly there was a decision to get chicken in case they ran out of oysters, and run the dish with that - choosing not to inform guests of the switch, and having two FOH staff assure us there was no meat. In the days since, the restaurant staff and their friends have harassed me on Yelp and Facebook for sharing what happened. I understand figuring out the early stages of a restaurant is difficult, and there are bumps, but making decisions to deceive your guests and disregard customers' health/wellbeing is unforgivable.

Hidden off Main Street in picturesque Rhinebeck this place blew me away. Elevated Irish cuisine, gorgeous decor and friendly and knowledgeable staff really made this a wonderful meal. For starters we ordered the cured organic salmon, chips (fries), and a cheese plate. All good here and went really well with their house made corn bread! The mains were the stars of the show. I had a Berkshire pork belly with butter poached lobster. It was just as good and as decadent as it sounds. Other highlights from our party's order were the pheasant, scallops and grass fed steak. Everything was delicious and beautifully presented. We washed it all down with some artisanal cocktails. They really know what they are doing here with the drinks. For dessert a must try is their warm date pudding and their Irish coffee of course!

What keeps it from a 5 star? The food is wonderful, from special breadbasket to the finishing candy treat. The room is spacious and tables are well spaced. Everything is carefully chosen and presented. The staff is pleasant and attentive. So... The drinks, expensive, come in what I call dollhouse glasses. At 15 to 17 bucks a pop... I mean, pour me a tall one. And... The menu runs from 20 to 30 bucks or so for entrees I assumed the quail special would be similarly priced. No price was attached to the specials when recited. Bill arrives, 39 bucks. You can't do that. In sum, fine evening, fine food, $130 before tip. Ouch.

A Manhattan culinary excellence without the Manhattan attitude or crowds. Have been twice since it opened. Last night we tried the roasted Monkfish which was cooked to perfection accompanied by two fried oysters. My other half had the duck which was tender and delicious. On past visits I sampled the salmon on potato boxty (Irish pancakes) which was popping with freshness, the venison carpaccio was tender and delightful and the lobster, black pudding and braised pork belly was amazing. The vibe is really nice with caring staff and did I mention the creative cocktails? Yes this place is the best thing to come to Rhinebeck in a while.

We had a wonderful, warm, and friendly experience from the minute we were greeted by the host until we received our check. We started with warm bread and butter which was so delicious. My husband also ordered a whiskey drink. I can't remember specifically what, but considering I'm not to much of a whiskey drinker, this cocktail was on point. I had the pork belly and lobster tail and It was perfect. The glaze over top was my favorite. We will certainly be coming back to Bia. It's a nice change of pace to the area of Rhinebeck. The restaurant is cozy and warm and full of love.

I had been looking forward to the much-anticipated opening of this hidden gem in Rhinebeck, and I certainly was not disappointed when we tried it last Friday night... What an amazing dining experience from start to finish! The salmon appetizer, monkfish, and scallop special were all outstanding in both taste and presentation. The waitstaff was knowledgeable, prompt and attentive. Even the warm bread to start was delicious! Looking forward to trying the rest of the menu, especially the Waldorf salad!

The portion we received was embarrassing. We ordered the lamb which arrived in two miniscule pieces maybe 1-inch by 3-4 inch. For something like $28!!!! It was also absolutely freezing INSIDE. I appreciate times are tough and they are doing everything possible to accommodate the current situation but wanted to be honest and I do wish them luck.

Lovely Dinner with my sister at Bia last night. Too hot to sit outside in their lovely garden- sitting inside will never disappoint, the space is really beautiful ,very old world european. Onto the dinner started with Venison Carpaccio with truffled ricotta, crispy shallots, english mustard - SO GOOD- Entrees, what to choose - she had the Pork Belly Confit and butter poached Lobster- I had one of the specials of the evening , Seared Sea Scallops with a savory Spinach Tart, yum ! Scrumptious homemade breads and dessert was Apple Tart Tatin with homemade olorosa sherry ice cream Attentive and friendly service . If you can't be at the beach i recommend trying Bia - really just excellent. Great Job Kyle ! Chef Rich Reeve needs to make a food art cookbook his plates are delicious and gorgeous. Pics attached

Wonderful dinner experience - interesting menu; beautifully presented dinner with flavor to match; attentive, knowledgeable wait staff - enjoyed in the outdoor garden area on a warm fall night. Looking forward to returning to enjoy the unique appetizer and dessert choices.

Came here for the Sunday roast yesterday with my girlfriend and the meal was up there with the best I've ever had. The Hot Buttered Irish whiskey was like nothing I've ever tasted. Server was excellent. Fantastic concept and very well executed. Will most definitely be back

Wow. A spectacular night at Bia. Wonderful meal with amazing attention to every detail. The fish and chips was the best I've ever had. Crisp but not greasy. MUST try the thrice fried chips. We had a few salads which hit all the right notes. The cured salmon was divine. Our server was fun and skilled in helping us navigate the menu and wine choices. A must if you're in the Rhinebeck area for a date night or an evening with friends. Foodies will not be disappointed. This was the best meal we had this week and that's saying a lot for a town with some great choices.

I love this restaurant! I've added it to my list of favorite restaurants in town, especially to take visitors to. Each dish is incredible and the cocktails and service are amazing as well. I'm vegetarian which makes it a little harder (I do wish they had a vegetarian main dish) but the apps are so good I'm happy just sticking with those!

This was an exceptional dining experience. Each dish was unique and absolutely delish. The staff was extremely polite and accomidating. Would return in a heartbeat.

Cocktails are fantastic, appetizer and entrees we chose were rich and wonderful. Restaurant feels very cozy, fine dining but still holds a casual vibe, as is the trend now. Wishing chef lots of success in this new format. We will definitely be back.

What a great new addition to the Rhinebeck dining experience. I am glad we chose to go here for dinner for our anniversary. The wait staff were very knowledgeable and accommodating. Our meal was superb! Thank you for making our special day even more memorable. I can't wait to come back and try other items on the menu.

With much anticipation three weeks after the opening, I looked forward to finally eating at Rhinebeck's newest restaurant, Bia. The chef, who led the wildly popular and delicious tapas joint, Elephant, in uptown Kingston, was apparently brought in here to lead some kind of Irish fusion endeavor?? Not sure why Irish, but with Rhinebeck restaurant owners fiercely bent on edging out their local competition, I understand completely....why not? The restaurant is located in the space previously occupied by Puccini's, Rhinebeck's finest Italian hideaway, which closed after a successful 5-year run on Garden Street, a remote corner off the town's main drag. Bia's new owner wonderfully renovated the previously stark white space with warm atmospheric style murals and new banquette seating; darkly welcoming and comfortably easy to dine in. When we arrived, most of the tables were occupied and the vibe was quite pleasant. The diners were smartly dressed, visually tattoo-free (for a welcomed change) and seemingly the type of customer who wouldn't flinch at the $30-$40 entree pricing. There is a garden too for romantic al-fresco dining out back. Briefly, the menu is interesting, including an obvious heavy nod toward traditional Irish influences; Beef and Cashell Pie, Champ (Irish mashed potatoes), Earl Grey Tea Cured Organic Salmon, Braised Lamb, Pork Belly.... and for the less-than-adventurous, more familiar dishes include cod fish, risotto, duck breast and some variety of steak, and a few vegetarian options. The wait staff was professional, if not overly attentive, which was an encouraging sign. However, during our first round of (excellent) wine and mixed Irish whisky drinks, the table conversation had to compete with some loud and very uninspiring pop music which proved to be anything but dinner-friendly. I would have mentioned something but chose not to. Here's your hint, now.... find something to play in the background, not to sing along to. Our entree orders arrived perfectly timed. And the plate presentation, top shelf! The scallops were exceptional, the cod, fluffy yet crisp, but the two remaining entrees, the lamb and the duck, not as well received by our guests. Still, 50/50 isn't bad for a new restaurant and specifically for a table of finicky locals. The meal was so rich that we skipped dessert. We'll definitely return to Bia for another visit, however, I'm hoping (selfishly) that once this Irish bent has run its course, the chef will return to what made him a real hit - TAPAS. I know I'm not alone.

Fantastic dinner. Very friendly place, upscale but not pretentious, quiet and comfortable. The staff and service were very good, drinks were delicious, and the lamb was quite possibly the best I've ever had in my life. Bia is a hidden gem and well worth a visit.