Bistro 70

Another unforgettable evening of fine dining and an exceptional atmosphere at Bistro 70. Chef/Owner Keith is the kind of chef every restaurant aspires to have. His kitchen operates with intention, discipline, and heart—and it shows in every single dish that leaves the pass. Not one plate goes out without his personal standard behind it. That level of consistency is rare, and Keith delivers it every single time. And did I mention how Chef Keith comes out each and every night, throughout the evening, stopping at every table to personally check on your experience? He wants to know how you are enjoying your meal, how each plate tasted, and if it met his expectations. That kind of pride and genuine care is hard to find in today’s dining world—but Keith delivers it without fail. Tonight’s meals were nothing short of phenomenal: • Justin’s favorite: surf & turf pasta with blackened chicken—bold, rich, and perfectly balanced • Mine: TNT Stuffed Grouper—flavor-packed and cooked to perfection • Jaylen’s pick: Chicken Parm Jaylen said it best: “Wow. Best I ever had, Mom.” And when I say he cleaned his plate—I mean not a single bite left behind. What truly sets Keith apart is his passion for the craft. He even came out and said, “You’re the perfect person to try a new appetizer I’m working on.” That confidence comes from a chef who knows his food and cares deeply about how it’s experienced. The smoked salmon was stunning before we even tasted it. Justin didn’t wait for a picture—fork in hand, straight in. It had to be amazing, because he actually let me have a bite… just enough to tease my palate. 😂 A special shout-out to Bre, the incredible bartender, who introduced me to a new drink—the Cherry Side Bomb—and wow, it was fantastic. Bistro 70 isn’t just a restaurant—it’s an experience. Every Friday feels like a privilege, and the entire staff makes us feel more like family than customers. That feeling starts at the top, and Chef Keith sets the standard every single night. 👏🍽️❤️ And before I end this, it has to be said—Chef Keith doesn’t just lead from the kitchen. Throughout the entire evening, he comes out night after night, table by table, personally checking on each guest’s experience. He genuinely wants to know how every dish tasted, how it was received, and whether it met the standard he sets for himself. That level of presence, pride, and accountability is rare in today’s dining world. It’s not for show—it’s who he is as a chef. Pride and care like that are hard to find, and Chef Keith delivers it flawlessly every single time. And there is one more person behind the scenes who deserves a well-earned shout-out—Suny, his better half. She may not always be in the spotlight, but she is an incredible asset to this establishment and an essential part of what makes it run so beautifully. She doesn’t always get the credit she deserves, but she absolutely deserves it—both as a partner in the business and, clearly, as his better half. 😉❤️

This is our first time to be here. The place is cozy and nice atmosphere. The food was amazingly phenomenal, the flavors, taste presentation you name it all was amazing. Everyone was super nice specially our hostess!! The chef came and greeted us!! Me and my wife will make sure to be there at least once a month!

This is a fantastic restaurant to unwind in. The service is amazing, especially Wendy. Very welcoming, friendly, and makes it an experience, not just a service. The food is phenomenal. I have had the grouper, salad, steaks, and pastas. All are superb. I come from Florida, and I visit here every couple months. When I visit, I make it a must to always come here.

Bistro 70 did not disappoint! Love the ambiance of the restaurant and the food was amazing! We had the blackened grouper bites, I had the smoked chicken pasta and my husband had the pork schnitzel. We topped it off with the brown butter cake...OMG! Rachel was our server and took great care of us. Definitely recommend. We will be back!

This was our first visit and it will not be our last! My pink lady martini was delicious and perfectly shaken - cold with little slivers of ice! Our side salads were delicious and fresh, with homemade dressings. My friend always orders salmon and she loved how her salmon was prepared! My stuffed fish (maybe grouper) was fantastic, the filling being a lovely creamy seafood with little to no breadcrumbs! The browned butter cake was the perfect ending. Our servers Chanel and Wendy were delightful and attentive!

Honeeey! There is never a sour moment at Bistro 70. Food, drinks, and service is always excellent. Chef Koenig knows how to put together the best plates in Lake County.

My husband and I love this place for date night. The food is amazing and I love the atmosphere. Cassey was a great server and so helpful and kind. Highly recommend!

We stopped by for dinner tonight after seeing lobster bisque on the menu - we are suckers for lobster bisque and this did not disappoint. Lobster bisque was excellent. The stuffed grouper was also very good. We can't wait to go back!

Always great food. They made me an old drink that is no longer on their menu. Service for us has always been impeccable. Most nights the chef comes to your table and checks on the meal. Try the Caesar salad with lobster meat and order extra cheese curds. Delicious. Need reservations, smaller restaurant but quiet and sort of intimate. Great bar

Chef does a great job. Love the food quality and great service. Steaks were cooked perfectly. Interior could use an update though for the price.

Very nice place and was impressed. I had the pork schnitzel and it was very good. My wife had the chicken parmesan and the portions were huge. She could only eat half and it was excellent. Our waitress was helpful and friendly. Try the Caesar salad with amazing croutons.

Nice little place with warm vibes and wonderful service staff. We went with the chef special (Grilled Pork Chop, risotto and ratatouille vegetable medley). Chop was perfectly cooked and rest of the plate seasoned as it should be! Total price was in my opinion under expectations for a meal like this. If I lived near I would definitely dine here often! Well done team, well done!

Stopped by for a little snack. Always stop by when I am in town. Incredible food, and such great service.

My husband and I have been customers since it opened. We use to host many parties here. We went there tonight and OMG! He had, meatballs, salad and pork schnitzel... I had lobster bisque, ceaser salad, the special salmon dinner. The food was delicious and every seat was filled! Chef even came out a few times to check on everyone. I would highly recommend!

The appetizers were soooo good!! Definitely recommend the pork filet special. We had dinner at the bar. The bartender was very friendly and the service was great.

Service was great. Nice intimate atmosphere. We had the Tuscan chopped salad which was very fresh. The dressing was tasty. The Lobster bisque was quite good. We shared the lobster thermidor pasta which was delicious. The sauce mushrooms and tomatoes really complimented the dish. Finished with a chocolate bomb dessert that was also delicious.

We were a 4top. And we ordered a combination of things. The men went with the filet by recommendation from the server. They were both overcooked, but we rarely order filet or steak out because of that reason , we know we can make it better at home. Sacchetti side flavorful and light. Brussels sprouts not s favorite. We didn't complain about the filet. Everything else was amazing the tuna appetizer was spot on, the lamb lollipops totally worth it. My friends really enjoyed the blackened grouper bites . I had the stuffed grouper and it was spectacular. my girlfriend ordered the lobster pasta and it was a huge serving. I did sample a bite and it was delicious. Great presentation on all dishes. A lot of food . Two of us have been in the bar and restaurant business for years. We were saying this is probably one of the best restaurants we've been to since we moved to Ohio at the end of 2022. And we've been everywhere, NY, Chicago, SoCal, we love and live for good food. We will be going back. Just not for the filet. Key lime pie was very good. Not the traditional of what you would expect. It's not all that tart. It's definitely still good. Creamy and delicious, try it. The service was excellent. All of the most important factors in a nice dining experience were there. We love finding hidden gems like this. Definitely worth the trip Thank you Cassey for accomodating our bday dessert and being such a pleasant server

We love Bistro 70. We had our son's wedding rehearsal dinner there in JUly 2021 & it was amazing. Last night April 1 2025 we ordered take out & had Lobster Thermidor pasta & salmon. THe pasta was probably the best I ever had...& I am half Italian on my mom's side! If you're close to Painesville make it a point to go there for dinner.

I was in the area and wanted a really good meal after a long day. It is very small and intimate. I had the special; grilled bone-in pork chops served with potatoes and mixed veggies and topped with a rosemary Demi glace sauce... amazingly tasty. Great flavors. Not cheap but I will be back for a steak. The service is great. The chef makes his round with customers checking on their satisfaction. Loved it.

First and LAST time diner. There is nothing upscale about this place, literally. The lighting is so dark that as soon as I walked in the door, I almost tripped on a rug. The tables are haphazardly placed with no flow whatsoever. On the trip to the restroom I passed an open stock room, the kitchen (which gave me a birds eye view of a hot mess), the rugs all the way down the hallway reminded me of being in a neighborhood dive bar what with all the stains. Our server was all over the place not knowing if she would remember the specials (and told us so as she was trying to gather herself: mind you there were only 2) For an "upscale" place I also would have appreciated my server dressed more conservatively rather than a tank top that was, very obviously, way too small for her. The dress code should not be more going to a bar night than serving a $50 steak that I could have put on my grill at home) Meal, BORING. A filet, sides that were nothing but a few steamed green beans and 4 potato chunks. None of which was prepared with ANY seasoning whatsoever. Gordon Ramsey would be beside himself. It was very bland and unassuming. This being said, I've made the same meal at my home many, many times and I have never had to part with over $150.00 to do so. Not understanding why some think this place is the cats' meow. They must have friends in high places.

Finally got a chance to dine here and it was fabulous! Our server was attentive but not over bearing, our meals were cooked to perfection. Drinks were great and the brown butter cake to top off our meal was delicious! Highly recommend this place! Chef Keith has a winner here! Will definitely be back!

Had a pretty large group dinner at Bistro 70 and it did not disappoint! Service was impeccable and everyone raved about their meals. With a group of 8, that's a rare occurrence! I recommend whatever the "chef special" is that evening! It's always superb. We had some unique (and specific) drink orders, but our bartender did an awesome job!! We will be back for sure! Just a great place all around!

Food and service always great. Good cocktails and selection of menu items, plus always have a special (at least on Saturdays). I have never been disappointed in what I've ordered. A hidden gem in Painesville. The only suggestion is the decor needs updated - looks a little tired - but that doesn't stop me from going back.

Great atmosphere and a fantastic waitress. The wife and I had a good meal but it did take a little vit of time to come out. The service let kept us updated and we will be back.

We go here for every special occasion, the food is always amazing no matter what you order. Very clean but somewhat small so you sit close to others. The owner always makes rounds to say hello and you feel welcomed. Service is top notch. Definitely one of our favorite local places to celebrate.

We do not live close to this restaurant; but it is well worth the trip! My sons asked me where I'd like to go for my birthday and I immediately said "Bistro 70"! After not being there for a while I worried that it might have changed...nothing could be further from the truth! Same wonderful dishes always made to order, same excellent service down to EVERY detail. My new daughter-in-law agreed and it is now her favorite as well!

Cozy would be the first word that comes to mind when walking in the door of this restaurant. The decor is playful in the bar area which compliments the ambiance in the surrounding open dining room. The wait staff was very charming, prompt, attentive and thorough. We had many appetizers to start. The seared ahi tuna is highly recommended. We had a few glasses of wine, which are $5 a pour on Tuesdays. Nice! And the seasonal Snowball Martini was awesome! Our entrees were a house special 3-course dinner including French onion soup, Beef Strognaff and cinnamon roll dessert. I had the grouper bites as my entree with the blue salad. Our friend got the Ribeye dinner with big, plump sauteed mushrooms and whipped potatoes with broccolini. Everything arrived timely and perfect and delicious! I highly recommend this restaurant! Can't wait to go back! Another gem of Lake County!

Great food, service and ambiance! Menu has many creative choices! Broad selections of wine and tasty cocktails. Always on spot!

Painesvilles hidden little gem. We dine here often and always have a great experience. We hosted our work Christmas party this past year.

Service and food are excellent! It's obvious a lot of care goes into each and every dish!

We made a reservation for a party of 13 prior to our visit and heard wonderful things about this restaurant, especially since my family is from this area. We walked in and were escorted upstairs to a room that was easily above 80 degrees. It was uncomfortably hot. We saw that there were magnets on the vents so we removed those .... And it all went downhill from there. First, the server asked us if we took them off and we said yes because it's really hot up here and he basically gave us attitude to the point where we were greeted by the manager, who was worse than the sever. Instead of saying we will do what we can to cool it down, she did nothing. Basically saying "it is what it is and deal with it but we aren't going to keep off the magnets because it makes the rest of the restaurant hot, so you guys will just have to suffer" Secondly, we have a friend that has a very severe gluten allergy and asked the server if there were any gluten options and he said "no, sorry... good luck" (not in those words exactly but come on dude? Like, be helpful! I will not return to this place and advise those with larger parties to not go here. We were treated poorly and decided to take our business elsewhere.

This is our absolute favorite date spot! Discovered it a few years ago and look forward to going every chance we get. The atmosphere is quaint and cozy and the service is amazing. You will usually see the chef visiting tables which is a great, personable touch. You can never go wrong here!!

Excellent spot. Cozy ambiance. I always bring visitors here. I hope the pictures speak for themselves. Quality fine dining experience in Lake County, service is also excellent! Just make sure you put in a reservation or call ahead!

Didn't even get asked for a drink order and we left. Clueless and pretentious staff. Save your money and try a place where they acknowledge you.

Fabulous food and great service!! My wife and I love this place and highly recommend it.

Terrific on all accounts! Service, food, drinks, and ambiance. Highly recommend!! Ordered the salmon and it was excellent! I can't say enough. Brown Butter Cake was amazing too.

An absolutely wonderful restaurant. You would never believe that a high end restaurant would be in down town Painesville. Great special ambiance without being stuffy; terrific bar scene (make a reservation even for the bar!) and always excellent service.

Rude hostess. Food was good but lack of friendliness and warmth of the staff made the experience one not to be repeated. No thanks. I'll spend my money elsewhere.

really good food but really expensive.....mushroom fries are absolutely fantastic ..at least they were last time i got em

So we will probably not be returning here and that's sad. We had been here a few times in the distant past and my husband met a business client here yesterday and said, "did we like this place, it seemed nice." And I replied, "I wasn't impressed years ago but I've heard people go there so we should try it again." And we decided to return. Now, we go out A LOT. And we are appreciate places for what they are trying to be. We have been to top notch dining establishments and total dIves and appreciated them fully. But you'd better put out what your charging for. I'm willing to pay for an experience and I'm more than willing to be accepting that mistakes are made or that people being people have different expectations. What's not expected, is business people (chefs) acting like they're doing you a favor by not charging you for a product you can't consume or delivered subpar. We are not at all people who send dishes back, as we didn't do that tonight either... We sat at the bar tonight and ordered the lobster bisque and barramundi with risotto and asparagus. The complimentary bread was really good. It's made in house with 14yr old starter. I would have ordered a loaf of this as my meal if it was on the menu. We then had a cup of lobster bisque. It was the perfect consistency and absolutely delicious flavor wose with chunks of lobster. I would have made a meal of it if it had more lobster. The salad had homemade dressing and was light and refreshing. Our main course arrived which was gorgeously plated. As we dove in to the fish we noticed one side flakes apart easily and we couldn't cut though the other side. The bar tender came to ask how our meal was and noted our struggle. The manager quickly appeared and noted the same and took our plate from us offering to bring us something else or re-make it. We graciously said, "no, we really like it, but it's not cooked on this side so we can't eat it." The manager stated, "I can see that. I'll get a new one." And we were gracious. Just a few minutes later she returned with a freshly plated dish of the exact same piece of fish smashed back together (where we'd cut in to it in multiple places earlier was just pushed together on the plate) pipping HOT. To be honest, we expected to have a newly prepared dish for the price charged. You cannot expect to put a rested piece of protein cut in to back to heat and have it turn out the same as a properly prepared dish. You just served me leftovers. Plus, why is it so damn hot the second time? How did you heat it so quick to such a temp. At this point we decided not to eat the fish and just leave. We thanked the bartender and manager for the service which was nice. By the time we were walking out, the chef stopped us and apologized we weren't happy with our meal. My husband tried to tell him it was reasonable to have the fish unevenly cooked at the beginning but a mistake to try to reheat the same piece we'd already dissected. That's when our whole experience went totally south... The chef then basically told us he'd done us a favor by not charging us for the fish. Really? So buddy, you could have made us a fresh piece, cooked correctly and charged us and we would have left happy after enjoying a good meal with good service. You would have used two pieces of fish and only been able to charge for one, but your customer would have left happy and returned for another meal. Instead you tried to rescue, by re-heating, your mistake in a way that could never turn out like the original you intended and then had your customer leave without meeting their expectation. On their way out, you insulted them by saying, "well at least we took it off your bill," as if it was a favor to them after under delivering. You still used your product and didn't collect revenue for it, but insulted your customer and made a bad impression. The scenario is sad for the employees here. They're just trying to make a living. Beyond just the very disappointing interaction with the chef, there are some items overpriced here. The cup of soup, while delicious, was ten bucks... too much for less than 8oz soup. It would have needed to be full of lobster for that price, and it wasn't. Outside of these two issues, price and interaction with the chef, it's a decent place. Too bad, we probably won't be back

Food had great taste with good temperature. Salads and lobster bisque were great! The problem was the time it took to get our drinks and the salad/soups. Our waitress took toooooo long to deliver. We had a reservation, so it wasn't a surprise that we were coming. We were also the first table seated in the back room at 5:30. But our waitress was a bit slow in service. An example would be the waiter that had more people seated at his tables. Yet water was poured for the guests prior to them walking in. The total opposite for us. My wife said her salad was perfect, but the lobster mac and cheese could have had more lobster. I tried her dish and I have to agree. But ultimately our waitress knocked this review down to 4 star. Otherwise everything else was a 9.

We had a delicious meal and great service at Bistro 70. I had the Caesar with shrimp, my husband had the veal Parmesan, mom had the bistro blue salad with chicken, and my dad had the Lenten fish special - perch. We were all very satisfied with the taste and portions. Service was great very friendly and attentive. The chef/owner stopped by our table to ask how our meal was - nice touch! We will be back again. This experience makes me excited to go back to try the other menu offerings which are a nice change from the typical east side Italian pizza burger diner fare that is too common east of the Cuyahoga. P.s all soup options are winners and make reservations for a weekend, ask for the back room if you want quiet and more intimate conversation.

All around.-Very deliciousThe waitress was amazing and so compliant. Quaint little upscale place

My wife and I stopped in at bistro 70 to have dinner Friday evening. We are greeted by a very nice young lady at the host stand and she seated us very promptly. It took few minutes for our server to come and greet us when we get our drink order.My wife's drink came out quickly but mine took awhile. We ordered the specials my wife had the Chilean Seabass and I had the strip steak. Our salads came out what seem to be a long time and our server brought some bread and oil. Two little pieces and I asked her to bring some more three pieces this time. I understand not wanting to waste food but come on. The strip steak was very good and seasoned. The sea bass was very good. The only complaint is really kind of minor but little things like this is what turns me off when I go to a restaurant. Instead of getting the roasted potatoes what came with the steak I asked in its place to have risotto. I was charged more because of the change. If you're going to spend $100.00 on dinner The very least the restaurant can do for you is to exchange your side without charging you extra money As I said the meal was good The service little slow. I would come back again for dinner. Just disappointed with having a few more dollars added to the check.

Very nice place, delicious food and great service. I would come back here anytime for sure.

This was our first visit to Bistro 70. I am glad we decided to go to this hidden gem located in Painesville. We started off the evening with some cocktails. For dinner my wife ordered the Prix Fixe special which was a 3 course meal with different options for each course, which I thought was pretty nice because you can choose what you feel like having for each course. For the first course she chose the Chicken Paprikash soup which I ate and it's was just marvelous. The spatzel was so good, the chicken was very tender, and the soup was seasoned very well. I really enjoyed having that soup so much I can't stop thinking about it. For her second course she chose the meatloaf, which included a side of mashed potatoes and gravy, and asparagus. My wife said that the meatloaf very tasty along with the mashed potatoes and the asparagus. The only negative was the gravy, which was little thin and runny, but all in all, it was a great second course. For desert, she ordered a cinnamon roll, but ended up having it boxed up to take home. I ordered the small plate of Blackened Grouper Bites. OMG, they were phenomenal. The Grouper was so tasty, and flaky. The sauce that came with it was an excellent accompaniment to the Grouper. I would highly recommend this dish, you will not be disappointed. Erica, our server did an excellent job attending to us. She was very friendly and engaging, and very helpful with the menu. This is a very nice restaurant, tastefully decorated, and very inviting. We will be coming back. Check out the pictures I took of our dinners and the restaurant.

I think I just found my new favorite hang out spot! Don't be fooled by it's unassuming exterior. This place offers a creative interior space with spectacular food. And the bar is great as a stop on the way home or as a stop before your dinner reservation. The food is creative, consistently good and at a decent price.

Excellent food and service. Bread, mix drinks, spot on! Wife enjoyed the lobster bisque and Ceasars salad with grilled chicken. Loved the Tnt Grouper comes with coucos and green beans.

Food was good. Well what they had. Most of what my husband tried to order they were out of. Our server was great. My filet was amazing and he enjoyed the lamb. The restaurant was super hot though. It was so uncomfortable. In august you don't expect an indoor dining area to be hot and muggy. Nothing like eating a full meal in an 80° restaurant we were getting full and sleepy because it was so warm. They really need to figure that whole situation out. For the prices they charge. There should not be an HVAC issue.

Most delicious food around anywhere. Casual- but seemed like fine dining as food was so great, friendly excellent service , in a comfortable cozy setting. Chef Keith prepares everything perfectly. Great tastes prepared beautifully and cooked perfect. Cannot beat dining here if anywhere in the area. A small town feel- friendly bar- great welcoming setting. Loved it! Would eat here all the time if lived in the area. We will be back! Thank you chef and staff at Bistro 70

Very hip atmosphere with dim lighting that makes the dinner setting very romantic. Service was wonderful and our server was very attentive with good conversation and input on the menu items. Great price for all of the food you get (bread, salad, main course with two sides). The food was prepared very well and tastes impeccable for this little town. The steak came out perfect and the risotto was on point. The chocolate lava cake for dessert was warm and melted the ice cream deliciously. Overall, very impressed with this restaurant and our experience for a Tuesday night date night.

My husband and I celebrated our 1st Anniversary here on June 29, 2021. The food was wonderful, and our server rocked! Very nice place! We were so full after eating stuffed grouper, lobster bisque, filet with lobster, and our veggies, that we will have to return soon for our dessert! The server even took a few minutes to take us by the fireplace for some pictures! We highly recommend this quaint establishment!

First time here and we will definitely be back. I ordered the TNT Stuffed Grouper. It had the right amount of cajun to provide the perfect spiciness. The Risotto was excellent. My husband had the Hangar Steak (which we had never heard of before) , it was cooked to perfection as well. We had great service... all things provided for a wonderful Saturday night date.

First time their and what a great meal we had. We sat at the bar and Joe the bartender was the best. Food was the best, will definitely go back next week.

What a delightful and delicious find! We arrived at Bistro 70 late after a swim meet and found the atmosphere warm and welcoming. Since we were there on a Wednesday night, we were able to order one meal from the prix fixe menu. (The optional prix fix specials are offered only on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and you can choose a two-course or three-course meal.) The beef stroganoff was exceptional and the apple crisp with ice cream and caramel was worth every calorie! Choices from the regular menu would satisfy every palate and were very well prepared and seasoned. If you are near Geneva, Bistro 70 is worth a visit! Check the hours. It was only open in the evening we enjoyed our fabulous meal.

Family ordered takeout and brought it to Headlands beach to eat for dinner. Super good, especially the chicken fingers and mac and cheese! Would try it again!

My wife and I had a great experience this evening. She had the veal piccata and I had the stuffed grouper...both were delicious. Our server Joe also enhanced our evening with great service.