Bistro Joe's

Making a brunch reservation online was quick and simple—something I’d highly recommend because this place fills up fast. The food and service were excellent, with a diverse menu offering both lunch and breakfast options, all beautifully presented. I love the aesthetic of this restaurant, especially the charming patio out front. When the sun is shining, it’s the perfect spot to sit and enjoy a meal.

We used to love this place! Have had great breakfasts and dinners here. Moved away from the area. Decided to try for Easter breakfast. Terrible! Sat for 20 minutes while they tried to figure out who our server was. Another 10 to get water and coffee. Food eventually arrived 46 minutes in and literally looked thrown on the plate. Fruit not fresh, unripe and/or rotten. Don’t waste your money.

Great and fresh food. Try their avocado tost. Their staff is very friendly and professional. I would highly recommend making a reservation ahead of time and their space is pretty limited but you will not be disappointed.

My friend recommended this place to us and I'm so glad! The staff was so nice and the ambiance was fun. Jasmine was out server and she was so lovely. Everything was delicious and fresh. We'll definitely be back.

This beautiful establishment was absolutely amazing. It is a very comfortable setting with indoor seating that has an outdoor view of woodward. It's great for hanging out with friends or going out on a date. I was greeted with a warm smile and great eye contact add a hello. Reservations were made prior. Our server was phenomenal. He was very friendly, kind, and very attentive. I ordered the sticky ribs and a side of fries. I would highly recommend the sticky ribs.

We had a great time at Bistro Joe’s! My group heads here from time to time for brunch, as it’s a great location with delicious food. On this particular day, 6 of us were getting together to celebrate one mom-to-be. This surprise “baby shower” went off without a hitch, everyone at the restaurant was so accommodating and friendly, and “David with a D”, our server, was fantastic! 10 out of 10, would request David every time. We’ll be back, and next time, it’ll be with a baby!

Here's what I ate at Bistro Joe's inn Birmingham Michigan. I started with an old fashioned cocktail. They had their own twist on the cocktail, very delicious. For my meal I went with two appetizers which they call "Snacks" on their menu. I had the sticky ribs and brussel sprouts. I'm not a fan of truffles so I requested that the brussel sprouts not have any truffle oil on them and they were excellent. The kitchen had no problem leaving the truffle oil off. So if you're not a fan of truffle oil, but you love brussel sprouts try these! I enjoyed the ambiance in the restaurant. The table settings are really cute and the white rose and the candles make it elegant. The balcony view into the grocery store is really unique as well. Some friends and I went for a group dinner on Sunday evening. This location used to allow separate bills but now they don't, which is a let down. One bill was issued and we could pay with up to four credit cards. It's a pain to have to divvy up everyone's costs and collect money from everyone via different apps. Unfortunately, I think this is a mistake for Bistro Joe's, I wish they didn't change their policy. I will refrain from bringing large groups here in the future. Pro tip: If you decide to come here as a large group who all pay for their own orders separately, I recommend that you bring cash so that you don't have to worry about paying the bill on different credit cards and sorting out who owes who what. Everyone in my group enjoyed their food and cocktails. Our server was friendly and efficient. Again, the food was really great. Definitely a must try, I know I'll be back (just not with a large group). #restaurantreview #bistrojoes #bistrojoesbirmingham #birminghammi #metrodetroit #groupdinner

1:30 reservation to celebrate a birthday, started with friendly, quick service for our orders and water. 25 minutes went by without our mimosa and lemonade showing up. Waiter passed us without checking or reassuring our orders were being handled. It was not busy in the section we sat, only about 4 other tables. We called it quits at 2:20. Hostess was nice. Waiter was terrible

We never have a bad meal here. There were 8 of us last night, 6 new to the restaurant, and we ordered A LOT of food! Everyone loved everything. Some five star options from tonight's order: Apps: Brussels sprouts, stuffed mushrooms, steak tartare all 5 stars. We ordered some sushi rolls that were good, as well. 5 start main meals: ahi tuna, prosciutto pizza, lamb sandwich, lamb chops, sea bass. Carrot cake for dessert was amazing! What makes this place even better though, is the service. Jasmin is a rockstar and she does everything with a positive attitude and a smile on her face. She got every order perfectly, we all got our food at the same time, and she never stopped. Martin was amazing with out reservations and planning. He made us totally feel welcome and went out of his way to take care of us. Our group of 8 can't wait to do this again.

I'm not sure what happened since I last came pre- pandemic but the experience is not what I recalled. My vegetarian lasagna was actually good but the first issue was a large bug in my husband's old fashioned. It seems like it was perhaps in one of the bottles they used to make the drink and it poured out. When he received another, the rate was off. Perhaps a different bartender. He ordered a salad with salmon; the waiter brought the salad without the salmon. He admitted the kitchen forgot the salmon, when it came out, it looked like the photo I attached. Overall, not a good experience and I'm not sure I'll be back.

They have a pretty good happy hour menu with a lot of food options. We ordered the wagyu beef sliders, crab stuffed mushrooms, kale and quinoa salad with blackened salmon, and cedar planked salmon blackened. Everything was pretty good, especially the crab stuffed mushrooms! The service was good and when we asked to send back the cedar planked salmon to have it blackened they brought it back quickly and with some free bread and butter. It was nice and not too loud, you can't really tell you're in a grocery store!

Making a brunch reservation online was quick and simple--something I'd highly recommend because this place fills up fast. The food and service were excellent, with a diverse menu offering both lunch and breakfast options, all beautifully presented. I love the aesthetic of this restaurant, especially the charming patio out front. When the sun is shining, it's the perfect spot to sit and enjoy a meal.

Here's what I ate at Bistro Joe's inn Birmingham Michigan. I started with an old fashioned cocktail. They had their own twist on the cocktail, very delicious. For my meal I went with two appetizers which they call "Snacks" on their menu. I had the sticky ribs and brussel sprouts. I'm not a fan of truffles so I requested that the brussel sprouts not have any truffle oil on them and they were excellent. The kitchen had no problem leaving the truffle oil off. So if you're not a fan of truffle oil, but you love brussel sprouts try these! I enjoyed the ambiance in the restaurant. The table settings are really cute and the white rose and the candles make it elegant. The balcony view into the grocery store is really unique as well. Some friends and I went for a group dinner on Sunday evening. This location used to allow separate bills but now they don't, which is a let down. One bill was issued and we could pay with up to four credit cards. It's a pain to have to divvy up everyone's costs and collect money from everyone via different apps. Unfortunately, I think this is a mistake for Bistro Joe's, I wish they didn't change their policy. I will refrain from bringing large groups here in the future. Pro tip: If you decide to come here as a large group who all pay for their own orders separately, I recommend that you bring cash so that you don't have to worry about paying the bill on different credit cards and sorting out who owes who what. Everyone in my group enjoyed their food and cocktails. Our server was friendly and efficient. Again, the food was really great. Definitely a must try, I know I'll be back (just not with a large group). #restaurantreview #bistrojoes #bistrojoesbirmingham #birminghammi #metrodetroit #groupdinner

Had another amazing meal @ Bistro Joe's this evening! Lana is an amazing hostess who always makes us feel very welcomed and who takes a personal interest in each patron. We had a new server, Falon, ( being trained by Cat) was spot on with service and cordiality. All of these people and the wait staff are wonderful representatives of Bistro Joe's Finally, our meals were excellent and the service was exemplary.

The service and ambience here is great. Even though it is above a grocery store the atmosphere feels elegant. The food tasted fresh and delicious.

Took my family here for Mother's Day. The food was good. However, the service was really slow. You might assume it was slow because they were busy on a holiday. This wasn't the case. We were there at 2:00 pm and there were many empty tables. It took almost 20 minutes for someone to acknowledge we had sat down. Took another 10 minutes for the server to take our drink order. Our server was apologetic and drew a picture for our son to color while we waited. Once we finally ordered our food, it was sent in 3 different times. One of the appetizers came out before and one after our main courses arrived. We probably will try this place again if we are ever in the Birmingham area again.

I had a very good experience at Bistro Joe's! I ended up splitting a couple appetizers with someone and it was plenty of food. Our service was good and our food was out shortly after ordering. We sat on the balcony area and it was a nice view of woodward.

Great service a little long but it's a crowded place down by us was nice. Great company and great cocktails... was delicious

I have been to Bistro Joe's a number of times, but not recently. Was looking forward to dinner here last night with a group of friends (12 of us). Things started off wrong right away. The person who set up the reservation requested separate but when we arrived, the restaurant said no. Ok, not a serious problem. They did allow 2 bills and we could make multiple charges. Upon getting the menu, we were also given a sheet that had all the items not available that evening, 16!! 10 were entrees. No replacement/specials. We hung in there. Turns out 2 of the orders were not placed/lost. One guest had requested her steak frites medium, after waiting a significant time, she got it "blue", send back for more cooking. One guest finally requested her shrimp and grits in a go box as it took that long. They did offer free dessert, but only 3 for 12 people to share. I had crab cakes that were barely warm (did not complain). Plus the creme brûlée that we shared was tasteless. What gets me is this restaurant is over the Papa Joe's marketplace. It would seem that is would be easy to create a few additional dishes with the supplies below. It will be a long time before I return.

Brussels, burrata, and escargot we're great apps. Tacos were great, sliders were good, Caesar salad was okay, burger was okay, fries were great

I was super excited to try Bistro Joe's but my friends and I had a pretty bad experience. First off, it took us about 30 minutes to place an order and when our drinks finally came, my friend's wine had a bug in it. After that, we were told that my friend's order of sliders had to be cancelled because they ran out of something they would need to make the sliders. Then my other friend also had to get her flatbread cancelled and instead she ordered a Greek salad which came in a small portion and didn't even have lettuce in it. My salad came with chicken but the chicken was extremely, extremely dry. I would like to give the benefit of the doubt and say that maybe that day was just exceptionally bad but from this experience this is my honest review.

Food has gone down hill. Over priced small portions. Service is dismal. Only reason to give it a one star is the ambiance otherwise no stars at all. I'm a bit salty about this place. Use to be a place to go to but not now.

The food was pretty good... but the service was incredible!! The bistro overlooks the market and is a cute spot to eat and people watch. Our server Justin was sooo helpful and caring while my sister was a little ill. My family and i will be back for such great service!!

A nice atmosphere and a variety of menu items. I only had dessert which is why it's 3 stars. The dessert was decent. I most definitely will return to try some of the dinner menu items.

In town for just a few days and wanting to plan a casual girls' dinner, Bistro Joe's came highly recommended from a local friend... I'd been once prior for drinks and had a positive experience, so I booked a table for our group via Open Table, which was easy enough. Our table was ready early and we were happy to sit outdoors. Service was attentive and our party of five enjoyed cocktails and a mushroom flatbread appetizer to start. My SIL and I shared the kale and quinoa salad and a burger with truffle fries for our meal. It was a delicious combo of healthy and hearty. Others at the table enjoyed hummus and veggies, a Caesar Salad with steak, and a kale/quinoa salad with Salmon. The only feedback that isn't positive that I'd provide is that the paper menus we were given had clearly been used a few too many times as they were both dirty and torn. I know we're still dealing with a pandemic, but I would have prefered to scan a menu or been offered a non-paper menu instead of one that many people had utilized time and time again... Aside from that, our experience was all positive and I'd definitely recommend this place and return again. I also hope to go shopping at the downstairs market in the future too!

Highly recommend the Burrata and Heirloom Tomato. It was absolutely phenomenal. The truffle, burrata, tomatoes and bread is a 10/10 flavor combination. We loved our entrees too, the Waygu Burgers were super delicious but the Burrata Heirloom Tomato was next level. Can't wait to come back. Loved!

Came here for happy hour, not bad. Drinks were weak but the food made up for it. The view upstairs in the greenhouse is also nice. The ribs and ahi tuna salad were great!

Food and drinks are really good here. Have been here a couple times and really enjoy it. Our waitress wasn't the best this last time, as the tables she was waiting took way longer than others, but it wasn't too big of a deal. Great view of Woodward from this restaurant as well. Will be back

I was helping move my daughter into a house in Birmingham and was getting hungry so I suggested we get an early dinner. She said let's pop over to Joe's. I shop at Papa Joe's in Rochester all the time and have driven past the one on Woodward hundreds of times but didn't realize there was a restaurant at the Birmingham location! We walked up the stairs and was greeted by the host. There was a bit of a wait so we decided to eat at the bar. The bartenders were great. They highlighted some of their favorite cocktails and dinner items. I went for the bartender's concoction. I don't remember what it was called, but it's basically a spicy margarita. He used jalapeños infused simple syrup that gave it a wonderful kick. I was in the mood for a burger or sandwich and ultimately decided on the lamb sandwich. The lamb was tender and flavorful and I loved their elevated version of a gyro. I will now come here just for this sandwich. My daughter order the same and my wife the bacon cheeseburger. What she got was the regular cheeseburger. They offered to fix it, but we were in a hurry so she just ate it. Joe's is a nice place. They had some interesting art on the walls and while it was a bit noisy, we were still able to carry on a conversation. We'll be coming back because there are several dishes that I want to try and as stated, I'll be coming back for the lamb sandwich!

Shhh, it's our secret and we don't want to let the riff raff in. Lol. Really, great food and bartending staff. Become a regular with the rest of us...it'll be worth it.

We love this hometown spot and go often. We're always treated like we're special, the service is outstanding! We've eaten with a bunches of friends, with our grandchildren, and just the two of us and had personable waitstaff every time. The manager is professional and very hospitable. Can't wait to return!

Overall, great place. Really cute? Love it being over a market, say by the wood. Would like to experience sitting on the patio during the summer. The first critique is when I walked in, there were two people at the host stand, the younger guy doesn't stand up, barely makes eye contact. I mean you're the first person I meet in this establishment I've never been, a little effort would've been appreciated. It was a girlfriend date and we shared some apps: ahi tuna tacos, steak tartare, crab stuffed mushrooms and the burrata. All were delicious! The ahi tacos were a little sweeter than I would've preferred since they had bell pepper in them. The steak tartare was different than I've had before, almost like an egg salad. Burrata caprese almost, I mean how can you go wrong? Crab stuffed mushrooms, a1. Wish they had a regular Prosecco, not rosé. Ended with an espresso martini and it was the best way to end the evening. Probably could've added a little garnish or cocoa powder but great. The two other little smaller things, VERY warm in the space. Secondly, our waiter always seemed to be in a rush. Everything we ordered came out correct but there wasn't any rapport built. Look forward to going back and trying a main course.

Pricy but the vibes are worth it. The waygu sliders are delicious, but mine was a little over cooked

The crab stuffed mushrooms were the best I've ever tasted in life. The Brussel sprouts needed a little lemon, salt, and pepper and then it was great! The veggie lasagna was AMAZING! Can't remember the drink I had but Shawn was our waiter and he was fantastic! Sad they don't have brunch anymore probably due to understaffing since Covid. I came a few years ago for brunch and it was lovely! I'll definitely return and it's perfect for a date night. The ambiance is EVERYTHING!

Great service and even better food! The French onion is a chefs special and worth a try! Devon rocks the bar with great drinks during a full house dinner rush!

My gf suggested Bistro Joe's patio for happy hour on Friday. We arrived before 4pm on an oddly beautiful November evening and snagged one of the last tables available outside. This was my first visit but the waitress quickly welcomed us and went over the offerings. Their menu says happy hour is until 6pm, however, it is now until 5pm. Good to know. We started with the traditional dirty martini with blue cheese stuffed olives. Being the first thing to my lips in hours, I was surprised that it tasted so watery but it was just a note. What drew us here are the $1 happy hour oysters. I ordered 12 and my friend did 6. They brought us two containers with 9 oysters in each. Okay - we figured it out, no big deal but this was the first indication of cutting corners for service. I also ordered the ahi mini taco-things and crab stuffed mushrooms. Three tacos for $8 at happy hour. They were good. I would get them again. The mushrooms were excellent. I would go back there simply for those mushrooms again. Real crab meat, nice balance of flavors with the tiny dollop of mustard on top that brought all those flavors together. The oysters were good but not fantastic. Not complaining for $1 each. We ordered the unoaked chardonnay to go with the oysters, which was a good choice. It's much more milder than a traditional chardonnay and didn't overpower the oysters. The Syrah was our last glass of the evening. It was a nice finish. We were there for about 2 hours, simply for the service being overwhelmed and having to wait so long in between orders and for the final check. The final check was wrong but we figured it out just fine. The patio is a makeshift area in the parking lot. Cars still squeeze by between the front door and patio, so be careful. There is a lot of traffic for the grocery market next door. They do have indoor seating as well. Sitting on the second floor semi-outdoor area would be cool, as we would have a better vantage point to see the cars cruising Woodward. We peeked at a few going by from where we were but our view was limited. Solid place. Service was good but too busy. She needed more help. The food runners also need better communication or understanding of where food is going. Everytime the guy came out, he didn't know where he was running the food to.

I've been here 3 times and everything is great. Burger is one of the best I've had. Sticky ribs were super flavorful and the beet salad was awesome. Bartender Nicholas was a total pro and service was on point! Will be back

This spot is reminiscent of one of my favorite LA eateries. As you drive down Woodward the bright yellow trim on the exterior of Papa Joe's Market makes you look and wonder. So one day I gave in to my curiosity and turned in. On a busy day the parking lot can be quite full, but there are spots in the front and in the adjacent side lots. The bistro being connected to the market is a super nice added feature. There is patio seating with plenty of heaters and the inside bistro seating is located upstairs and overlooks the market. Though I didn't measure, dine in seating seems a little more crowded than the current social distancing guidelines. Service is friendly and attentive. Servers all wear masks and appear to use a tag team approach and help each other to make sure all tables are well taken care of. The menu has a good variety of choices. I've gone during happy hour and brunch and always have to narrow things down to a few selections. A few of my favorites are the Asian ribs, shrimp and grits, the corn beef hopper and the crab encrusted lobster tail brunch skillet.

Second time I've been in there for happy hour and the bartender I guess his name is Q or something, was by far the rudest bartender I have encountered, in years. My first drink order, it was red wine. The guy spills the red wine over my glass onto the counter and doesn't even bother to wipe all the red wine that I'm sitting on with my white shirt in front of me. Let alone to even get his attention for other restaurants in the bar to get service/bills.. I clean the wind myself he didn't even bother grab the dirty napkins. When I ask for a Pinot noir, the guy try to pour it in my Sauvignon blanc, and I told him no I don't like to mix my wines, and literally comes back and pours the Pinot noir in my cab glass. He seems miserable and should be fired.

I would look for another experience - The food was okay / but the service was very disappointing I think part of the reasons why we go out to eat in life, is the experience that we want to enjoy. I think it's why we're willing to pay the price for the experience we're hoping to have. I don't often leave a poor review, it really takes an experience that's bold enough to do so - but when someone loses your credit card and you're traveling on business and you rely on that tool to support you - it just doesn't make sense - I know in life everything is possible - but really, it was just from the table to the check out And to top it off - no consideration was provided for my time needed of shutting down the card - and requesting my time to further follow up - they didn't even care enough to get my contact information - really?? Anyway / wishing you a better experience

One of the best happy hours in Birmingham. Pretty much only ever go here for happy hour. The ahi tuna tachushi and shrimp and grits are my two favorites. Some of the bartenders are friendlier than others but for the most part it's always a good experience. Their regular menu is really expensive and only mediocre. I got a salad with salmon but I felt pretty ripped off with the lack of salmon on it. Regular table service is also pretty slow and the servers are pretty meh. Happy hour is where it's at though.

I saw this concept of having a restaurant above a gourmet grocery store in a suburb of Columbus Ohio so this must be a national trend. Not a new one except it wasn't upscale when Meijer or K Mart tried it. Of course, those old fashion dime store (those under 40 asked your grandparents about Woolworths) had it before that. Good idea since you should never go shopping on an empty tummy. Or where you shop make you crave something to eat. What makes Joe's upscale is the choices and the price tag. Service is also top notch. Those who drink might call the collection of "crafty cocktails" along with the wine choices upscale. A dinning companion had the Pear Ginger cocktail and said they didn't skip on the grey goose vodka. As for the food, while made of quality ingredients and presented as it should in a high class place, none of us, 5 dinners, talked MUCH about it like we had in other places. One had a dinner salad with salmon, another the bacon wrapped scallops, 1 had the surf and turf special, and 2 of us had center cut prime NY strip, but different sides. I had the strip with fingerling potatoes instead of truffle mashed and asparagus. Lots of potatoes but ONLY 3 asparagus pieces with a price of $26. Strip was good but the zip sauce was too salty and not as good as Andiamo's. All expected more than regular quality with a nice presentation. Desserts were ordered. One ordered the white cake with buttercream frosting and strawberry. I got what was described as their version of Saunders bumpy cake (non Michigan folks go on line to order and yes it is worth the shipping). Another ordered the lemon cookies made into an ice cream sandwich. While the ice cream sandwich and their caramel chocolate cake was good - cake as leftovers, the white cake sure didn't have traditional buttercream frosting so it was a disappointment. It was more like whippy light frosting. Glad I tried but for those who know I add a star for Coke products will know what I thought of the food.

Really enjoyable lunch with friends. The atmosphere and ambience is open and fresh. The menu filled with a wide variety of culinary treats. One of my friends and I shared the swordfish with avocado and a chipotle slaw and the mushroom flatbread. Both were tasty and presented beautifully. The prices were a bit high, even for the quality. My other friend ordered kale salad and with the added pieces of steak (probably 4 ounces or less) it was $24 I think. And my other friend had iced tea at $4. Other than the prices, I did enjoy it and would recommend it.

After telling the server who told the chef that I could not have garlic, my salmon was cross-contaminated with garlic. I got really sick. I spoke to the manager on two separate days who told me it was probably cross-contamination and was unapologetic about it. I felt that I should have been warned that this could happen. I never would have ordered it. I haven't had garlic for over 10 years and I have never encountered this in any restaurant. Either you respect allergies and customer's health or you don't....and bistro joe's didn't

The food was okay and very pricy! We paid $27 for a medium portioned salad. We also got the lamb bolognese which which tasted pretty basic but we felt it was lacking some flavor. We also got truffle fries for $11 which were tasty. The service here was good and I liked that we got seated outside! Overall I don't think we'll be returning as the food doesn't make up for the price for us.

This restaurant is very hit or miss. The first time I went the food and service was excellent. The second time I went was one of the worst restaurant experiences I've had. The service was absolutely terrible and the food was equally disappointing. We paid so much for a meal that left us extremely dissatisfied. I want to believe it was a bad night so I'll give it a third chance which will determine if I'd go again.

Came here spontaneously because we were in the area. Good thing it was happy hour!! It was a great choice to come during happy hour around 3:15 pm with none other than my boyfriend. We wanted something light and ordered the grilled octopus and 12 dollar oysters. Boy was that the best choice we made. My boyfriend said it was "the best octopus" he has ever had. He was right. It was cooked to perfection! Not under cooked, not overcooked, cooked just right! The arugula salad just topped it off and balanced very well. Then the oysters came... it just hit the spot. The oysters were a good size and we just enjoyed ourselves. Oh I can't forget that we ordered the pear ginger margaita! It was so good our waiter was very nice and she recommended the margaritas. In the middle of our excitement, more people started crowding in. The outside patio was full as we left. Good job Bistro Joe's!

I had a business event at Bistro Joes and it was great. the manager, Martin, was so personable and helped me put together an awesome event. My clients were beyond impressed. the food, the atmosphere, the service were impeccable! I can't wait to host my next event here!

Eating at Bistro Joe's during the holidays feels a bit like stepping into the set of a Hollywood movie during the holidays. Everything is perfect, quaint, magical. And, the best view isn't from the windows overlooking Woodward, but from the railing overlooking Joe's Market. Fortunately, the food is also very good. But, I can honestly see myself giving a lower rating if the food is exactly the same, but transported to an ordinary restaurant. Still, there's no denying that the setting is a positive part of the experience. The bloody Mary bar is the best I've ever seen. I was able to put pickled garlic and okra, dill pickle spears, cauliflower, and perfectly burnt hotdogs (!) in a huge glass with a very generous pour of vodka. I was seriously not nearly as hungry by the time the meal arrived, because there are so many goodies to put in the jar. The tomato juice options were also perfect. My wife's mimosa however, was fairly ordinary. It wasn't quite worth the price, but she stole some of my vodka before I assembled my drink to offset how relatively tame it was. I was a little disappointed with the omelettes: my wife's cheese omelette was good, but - strange as it sounds - there was too much cheese. If they had used half the cheese that they use, it would've been just right. My Conquistador Omelette was good, but I was disappointed that there is absolutely no heat in the chorizo. The home fries, however, were probably the best thing on both of our plates. They were perfectly crisp, and seasoned subtly but effectively. We'll definitely be back. There are enough good options on the menu - and the atmosphere is so charming - that I can't imagine not coming back for more. SECOND VISIT: we stopped in for lunch this time, so we tried a completely different part of the menu. We opened with phenomenal fried brussels sprouts with Parmesan cheese shavings. They were done just right, without a hint of greasiness, and just the right amount of crispiness to the leaves. I'm impressed to say that they have Hendrick's Gin: this is phenomenally good Jen, which I've recently discovered, with citrus notes that you don't normally have an agenda. It worked magically with lemon juice. My wife's Chardonnay was also terrific. Then, unfortunately, the main dish let us down. We both got mahi-mahi tacos, which sounded incredible. But, weirdly, they serve them in a crunchy corn taco. I wife remarked that it reminded her of having cheap Ortega brand tacos: it really took away from how good the other components were. Our friend had what they called a grilled cheese, but it was really a massive sandwich with spinach, tomato, and cheese, on Ciabatta bread. It wasn't like a grilled cheese I've ever had, but it was tasty. And, the skin on french fries were phenomenally good. So, once again, we are working our way through this menu, and finding things we like and things we don't like. But, once again, the setting really helped with the dining experience. And, this time, we went to the market and spent a bunch of money on the excellent food that they have there.

My family and I absolutely love Bistro Joe's. The food is delicious and their menu has something for everyone. Not to mention they have a wonderful staff that always takes care of us and ensures that we are happy and satisfied. They also have a wonderful wine selection, as well as top shelf liquor. This is a regular spot for us and we can't get enough!

We were a party of 6 people. Our server, Jazmen, attempted to take our beverage orders. She was unable to keep them straight and then began to write them down. Two of us had ordered wine flights, and the wines were incorrectly labeled. When asked if these were the correct wines she stated that she "didn't care enough to erase the names". Two of the appetizers were brought out before anyone else's and the rest of the party sat there waiting for their orders. The waitress did not know the menu and would keep suggesting that certain items were out of stock but then would apologize and bring out an item that was, in fact, available. The quality of the food was good, but not prepared as ordered- for example, two of the guests had ordered steak frites and requested medium rare but was brought out rare. There was a 20% gratuity charge and the price points for the different items were quite vast, and so we requested separate checks (which was not possible). What used to be a frequented place that has solid pesto mussels and other food items has now unfortunately become a place that I do not think we'll be going back to.

Terrible experience. Ordered multiple appetizers they were "not available." Our waiter kept making faces at everything we said, and seemed pissed the entire night. He obviously didn't want to be there......they also messed up my wife's order, so I had to eat alone. They re-made her dish, and she ate it when it came (20minutes later), but they did not offer anything off of the bill. Only thing he said was, "chef says he made it right, not sure where that plate went." Terrible terrible service, sub-par food. Better off going to bella piatti, or casa pernoi if you want Italian food in Birmingham.

This place has a good selection for happy hour. Especially oysters for $1. I don't feel like the food is as good as it use to be, the tiny tacos just seemed okay & the fish seemed low quality, wouldn't recommend. The dollar oysters was just okay, it was Denver east coast I think, it's pretty meatty & not much flavors. Just isn't my kinda oysters. The service is good & they do a good job social distancing

Tried for the first time. Food was good but overpriced and slow service. Bar staff was way too slow.

Stopped in at 6 PM on a Saturday for a drink and it was packed. It was pretty difficult to find a parking spot, so I had to park in the Walgreens parking lot next door. I like that it's above a grocery market, Papa Joes. I was sat in the upper patio, which overlooked the numerous cars driving across Woodward and the busy parking lot. It also overlooked the downstairs market. My server, wasn't the friendliest and she took a while to just to give one drink. The patio wasn't busy, so I'm not sure why it took so long. Which is the reason for the missing star. I ordered the Passion and Spice cocktail - passion fruit purée, with exótico raspado (a Mexican tequila), and a jalapeño. BEWARE if you cannot handle heat, it is filled with the jalapeño seeds inside, making it super spicy. I can handle spicy foods and drinks, but this one was a kicker. It was good, but I needed constant sips of water after each sip.

LOVE this establishment. Great food and even better service! Everyone must come check it out !!!

This is one of those places that is consistently good. Situated on top of Papa Joes, you know they have access to some of the freshest and best produce in town. I end up here at least once or twice a month and I am never disappointed. Some of my favorites include the truffle bone marrow, beef tartar and escargot. Today I opted for the steak fries, substituting the French fries for brussel sprouts. The steak was tender and very skillfully seasoned. This $22 meal was huge and will likely be my dinner as well. My companion picked their soup and salad combo. She had a choice of three soups, salads and sandwiches. Very filling, delicious and affordable lunch for only $13. In already have plans to return this week with a few coworkers for their happy hour that runs from 3-6 pm . $1 oysters and many other specials. Happy Hour is not restricted to the bar area, so you can comfortably bring a large crowd. I have also been spotted here on Sunday's, for their bottomless mimosas and incredible Bloody Mary bar.

On May 14th, 2022 my husband and I had dinner here. We've had dinner here years before but hadn't been in awhile. While the food was fantastic, our server was great, and the atmosphere was nice, it became a bad experience due to the manager. We didn't get his name, but he was an older white man with longer hair. I'm black and my husband is white. He came to our table to ask my husband how his food was and completely disregarded me. He didn't acknowledge I was there. Didn't even glance at me. My husband and I immediately acknowledged to each other how he ignored me as his customer but went out of his way to ask my husband how he was. After that happened, I noticed that when he would walk by our table from that point on that he woohoo throw me a dirty look. We shared all that happened with our waiter whose name we unfortunately can't remember. This manager made me feel very disregarded, uncomfortable and ruined what was a great experience for me. I hope that in the future, I and no other paying customer have to experience this manager again, as he seems to be racist. Great food, service, waiters, and atmosphere. Racist management.