The Table Bistro

Husband and I have a wonderful time whenever we visit The Table Bistro. Our most recent visit was on a Wednesday afternoon around 12pm, so we knew we were hitting the lunch rush. When we were seated, we were immediately warned that the kitchen was running about 45 minutes behind. I appreciated the upfront warning and let her know we were happy to wait. The food has always been worth the wait. Husband always gets the same thing: the coconut and macadamia crusted fish over a bed of rice ($15). I’ve enjoyed the fish, but have also liked the crabbed stuffed salmon over rice ($19,) the flounder almondine over rice ($16,) and a mushroom stuffed dish that I don’t think is on the menu anymore. Whenever the food come, my first thought is always how pretty it is. The presentation is top notch. No food is ever leftover on our plates. The seating area is fairly small. There is one unisex bathroom, but has always been clean and tidy. There’s a changing table, which I appreciate, but will likely never bring one of my babies here. I’ve always managed to find a parking spot, but I can see if getting filled up easily. The hours aren’t long, so I would suggest calling to check beforehand. Regardless of any inconveniences to dine here, I don’t hesitate to highly recommend going and thoroughly enjoying yourself.

It's heartbreaking to say this, but we may not be returning. My family has truly loved this place - it’s been one of our favorite spots in Athens, and we've always made a point to support local businesses. That’s why this experience was especially disappointing. We had a reservation for 5:30 pm and arrived at 5:39 pm, only to be turned away - 50 minutes before they were supposed to close. Then they shut the door in front of us and flipped the CLOSED sign right in our faces. It was incredibly disheartening, especially since this dinner was meant to be special as we were saying goodbye to a senior friend relocating out of Athens. We’ve always respected and appreciated this restaurant, but this felt extremely disrespectful and dismissive.

Quiet, unique little spot in Athens with the best crab cake I have ever tasted. Wonderful and quick service and absolutely beautiful presentation of food. Definitely worth trying if you appreciate healthy food.

Absolutely wonderful lunch today. Recommended

As soon as you walk in, you are greeted with a huge smile and big welcome. We were immediately seated, served water, and handed menus and utensils. Our food probably came out about 15 minutes after ordering (we got there early and it wasn't TOO busy yet). The steakburger with potatoes on the side were AMAZING. Meat quality was great and the potatoes were cooked perfectly. Would definitely return. Be warned, it is a bit on the pricier side but definitely worth what you pay.

Unique food that isn't found anywhere else in Athens. The two dishes we ordered were delicious, as was the apitizer.

The food and presentation s are first rate A bit expensive but well worth it. This was the best pesto I have found in Athens and generously served with ample seared tofu for us vegetarians. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Always an enjoyable experience and delicious meal.

Wow! This was the best culinary experience I've had in years. We are visiting from Ohio, but will be back every time we're in town.

Always amazing food and service. Just hard to eat with their very limited hours. If you go the specials are always exceptional

My favorite place to eat! Lots of Gluten free options. Food is not only tasty but beautiful to look at. Every bite is a delight. Hours are tricky and the owners may close a few minutes early if they want.

The food and presentation is excellent, along with service and ambiance. I highly recommend The Table Bistro. There were four of us and we left with empty plates. We had the chicken sandwich, fish sandwich and hamburger with side salad with their Yuzo Miso dressing, the dressing was excellent. Try it out

The Food was excellent, I had pasta primavera with tons of fresh veggies added grill chicken as my protein. Wife enjoyed crab stuffed salmon... both were expertly prepared with fresh ingredients. Layers of flavor. Large portions allowed us to take home plenty for our next day's lunch. Extremely friendly staff and customer service focused. We will visit again and highly recommend you give them a try...

The Table Bistro is incredibly cozy, situated on the bottom story of a small apartment complex and run by a Korean couple who split the duties of cooking and servicing customers. The meals are well priced ($10-20 range for most items), and the staff was so friendly. Don't pay attention to the folks who give them low stars because their hours are weird-- their hours are on Google, Yelp, etc., so it's not the The Table Bistro's fault that these folks showed up when they were closed. I only gave a 4 instead of 5 stars because my chicken pesto pasta (pictured) was a little flavorless, which is disappointing for a pesto based dish. But my Girlfriend's Salmon dish was amazing so I'm giving the kitchen the benefit of the doubt that my dish was an exception. Will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu.

This is truly a hidden gem which we found by serendipity. It has some odd hours and was open on Friday for dinner only from 5pm-6:30pm. The food and service were excellent! It's a two person operation; husband is the chef and wife the server! Clean and simple ambience. I may grab some lunch before I leave Athens tomorrow!

I have tried to have lunch 2 out of the last 4 days at this location. The menu and shared photos are very enticing. However, they are not staffed for lunch time business. Both days have had 45 minute waits for food but with open tables inside. The establishment is only open till 1:30p each day so if you plan to patron this business , go early.

This place is such a gourmet gem! The food is beautifully presented and you can tell they take time in preparing each one of their dishes. The service is also great! The server was sweet, accommodating and attentive. Overall A+

I was intrigued because the average rating is so high. So I decided to try this place out tonight. It was kind of hard to find. It's on the side of a building between buildings that looks like an apartment complex. But the interior looks much more like a nice cafe than a restaurant. I got the Crab stuffed Blackened Salmon and I loved it. It is a little spicy, so definitely stay away if you can't handle a bit of heat. It had a rice pilaf, a rich creamy sauce, and a medley of many vegetables on top that I couldn't tell you what they were (because they were all piled on top of each other). I think there was plantains on top (slightly sweet) and plaintain chips. Veggies that I recognized was some kind of charred pepper, tomatoes, and microgreens/herbs. I think it was a pretty decent portion size. The salmon and crab were hidden under a lot, but they were obviously the star of the show taste-wise. We also got the special soup and the squash casserole. These were mediocre and I wouldn't recommend it. The soup was a green-ish color and was sweet. It kind of tasted like butternut squash soup but it didn't look like it. The squash casserole had an array of veggies, but the squash itself was quite bland and overdone. Not that much flavor so I would say you can skip this. When we came in, it was really quiet and only one other table was there. The decor is cute and the fresh flowers are a nice touch. If you like some heat and seafood, you can't go wrong with the Crab stuffed blackened salmon.

Very original plating, I really like the setting and vibe of the space. Food could have been seasoned a little better, but overall pretty good.

This humble little restaurant is barely noticeable in the back of a Baxter condo complex with ground-floor commercial space, it's open only a few hours a day, and its bare-bones website barely gives you an idea of what it is and what it can do. But Table Bistro is one of the best restaurants in town. The owners and/or operators are Korean, but this is not a Korean restaurant or even a Korean "fusion" restaurant. Instead, Table Bistro qualifies as "New American," a term that is widely used these days but, honestly, doesn't have all that much meaning. But, in short: This restaurant serves upscale, gourmet-level fare that smoothly incorporates a variety of culinary influences and a lot of locally-sourced ingredients. Asian (Japanese might be heavier than Korean) and Cajun-Creole notes stand out prominently, but they're usually tied together nicely by French- and Italian-cooking basics that often form the foundation of so-called "New American" menus. Anyway, the food is terrific: Lunch is a little "ladies luncheon"-ish, with lighter sandwiches and very fresh salads, but it's plenty good. But dinner gets more ambitious: There are sophisticated fish dishes, shrimp and grits, regular specials (steak au poivre seems pretty common), and so on. Last time I was there, I couldn't help but order the special, which was a pan-seared grouper with a miso beurre blanc over garlic and romano risotto. Not a perfect dish, but damned impressive looking and tasting, given that only the chef was back there in the kitchen, and very reasonably priced ($21?) for given the quality and the portion size. (You'd drop 30 bucks for a dish like this in bigger cities.) I don't really know how he does it, actually. Although the restaurant probably seats only 25 or 30, he's cooking and plating all by himself, at least on the last evening we were there. And the hostess/server was working the tables and the front of the house all by herself, and doing a great job as well. The restaurant, though diminutive, is airy and attractive and comfortable, with an open kitchen. Noise levels have been very reasonable on my couple of visits. Only drawback is the hours, which are only 5 to 7 in the evenings right now. Not sure that Table takes reservations, but, if not, that limited time slot could be tricky on the weekend. Anyway, highly recommended.

Fresh, Delicious and customer service is awesome! I highly recommend. Outside seating is available if you want.

One of the best meals I have had at any price in any town. Fresh, creative, perfection.

Fantastic food and the kindest service! The lady who runs the place remembered our drink order, and we've only been a few times! I absolutely love dining here and can't wait to be back.

I was hesitant to post this review because I want to keep this nice little bistro a secret! The Crab Stuffed Blackened Salmon was exactly what I was expecting. Very flavorful. Met a friend for lunch on a rainy day. The service was great, the prices were reasonable, and the food was delicious. This place gets 5 stars from me.

The best restaurant and food in Athens!! The grouper and shrimp special was amazing and delicious!

Very good food, minimal wait time despite large of customers. I'll definitely be visiting again.

Amazing food. Chef quality at a great price. Would I come back? I already have. First rate!!!

Best Hidden Gem in Athens! Fresh food, delicious flavors, and unique menu!!!!! This place is a Must!!!! Yes, you may have a wait for your food- but its cooked to order and served hot and feesh. In a world full of fast food its nice to go somewhere that takes pride in what they cook! Cant wait to visit again.

Wow! That's all we could say while enjoying our first meal there ! Small, locally owned by one couple who cook, clean , serve- some of the most delicious Asian inspired cuisine . We happened upon this gem and now can't wait to go back on our next UGA visit ! Very selfish () hours , cause they can . We started with an Asian inspired Caesar salad , a crab stuffed portobello, grouper and shrimp on risotto , fish sandwich and the salmon dish . Absolutely amazing !!!

First time coming about a month ago as a walk in. This place really serves delicious food! I'm very picky, I do happen to value myself and the food I eat and this place did not disappoint! I care about a few things in terms of priority....first is the quality and presentation of food, second is the customer service, third is the ambience. All three were met! The owner remembered me and what I ordered from a month ago and this is my second time coming! I'll be back ^^

All I can say is WOW! I came to The Table once this week for a friends birthday..and then came again with the same group of people the following day!! The food and atmosphere is OUTSTANDING!!! Yes, they have weird hours. But if you have ever traveled in your you will understand...most bistros in Europe and all over the world have these hours. I will definitely be coming once a week!

I almost hate to say anything bad about The Table because all the reviews I read were only positive. But I'm compelled to be honest. First, the positive: my daughter ordered the sesame/ginger salmon special & it was truly wonderful. I loved it & I can't stand salmon. I ordered the basil pasta & thought it was very good. The negative: My husband ordered what sounded like a grilled steak sandwich- it was a dry hamburger & not very good. I would return, but if there is more than one table already occupied, I would leave- it looked like only one man was preparing all the food & we had an exceptionally long wait.

Outstanding! We came on a rainy Monday night and had the restaurant to ourselves, which was surprising given the quality of the experience. I think these guys are a hidden gem. I ordered the Southern Chicken Makeover and it was incredible. Flavor combinations are impressive and the bacon remained crispy despite being covered in a sauce so the textural component really added to each bite. It normally comes over squash but I was politely informed in advance they were out so I selected the roasted potatoes instead, and I can't imagine the dish withOUT the potatoes now. I'm pretty sure that I tasted some ginger in there that was unexpected and very welcomed. It was the kind of entree I took a bite of, chewed while looking inquisitively at the plate, then said "mmmmm." Yeah. That good. We got the bill and did a double-take, because our total was under $40 for what I'd call higher-end presentation and quality. The staff (husband and wife?) treated us very well. You bet I'll be back!

Wonderful, if slow service. Expertly prepared items that would do any white table cloth restaurant proud.

Exceptional and surprising gem on Baxter Street. Masterful blending of flavors and creative combinations make this a brand new favorite. It should be everyone's new favorite!

Food was good . Services was great ..the ambiance is not really that top ten.. overall Great place to dine in

We read an article in Boomer and decided to try it out. It was crowded so we sat at the window counter. We were less adventurous and got the chicken sandwich and Maison salad with grilled chicken. But who are sliced beets to a sandwich? It was delicious! The clam chowder was also good. We will be back and will venture out a bit next time.

Wondereful food. Creative menu, although small. One of. the few restaurants where dinner can be enjoyed because it is quiet enough to hear conversation. Good prices, too. Unfortunately, no wine. Nothing else, though, to whine about.

Probably the best food you can get in Athens. I would recommend this place to everyone. You can tell they care about every detail of their food-- especially the flavor.

Wow, so I thought that I'd try this place out based on the great reviews and it did not disappoint. This restaurant is quaint and the food is on a whole different level when it comes to quality and taste. We ordered two dishes one was a ginger salmon special and the other was the chicken sandwich, and both were incredible! 10/10

The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was wonderful. This is definitely a little hidden gem in Athens!

I am in town for the NGUMC Annual Conference and we came here at the suggestion of my friend, Casey Hughes. I looked at the website and saw the phrase "gluten free" and told her I was "skeered" to go there because it sounded too healthy. (I am not kidding ) We had six people in our party and it was 15 minutes before closing, but the owner assured us we were good to come in and enjoy! And we did! The menu is limited along with a couple of specials for the evening and this to me is what all smaller restaurants should do. Know what you do well and do that well! These folks have this mastered! I ordered the Blackened Salmon with a pineapple/jalapeño salsa on top! First impression? What a beautiful dish? Second? This is going to be spicy! Just the aroma made my eyes water! It was a perfect balance of sweet and spicy and something I would eat again. And again. And once more for good measure! I did not sample anything other than the bacon on one persons plate (really good!) and the macadamia nut encrusted flounder (not as good as mine). I split the peanut butter thingy for dessert and it was light, creamy and perfect completion to an excellent meal! Briefly; the atmosphere is bright, engaging and small. The kitchen is open to the dining room and it is perhaps one of the cleaner restaurants I have visited. Thank you for a great dinner!

Excellent food. The crab stuffed salmon was very tasty, beautifully prepared and reasonably priced. The squash casserole is a great and healthy side dish. I'm glad I decided to wait and eat here.

Creative Menu of freshly made selections. Never disappointed with our selections as we try different things that are featured on the days we visit

I stopped by for lunch today and was very impressed. I had the pasta primavera with portobello mushrooms added. I could barely put my fork down! The food was very fresh and came out hot. It was honestly one of the best dishes I've eaten in quite some time. The employees were very friendly and welcoming. The restaurant is small but inviting. I will definitely be back!

One of the best meals I've had in Athens! Wish I had taken a photo, the presentation was awesome.

We had lunch here and it was absolutely delicious! Salad, soup And sandwich all were exceptional. The service was also perfect. Very clean, nice small restaurant. We highly recommend it

Tried this place out today and the food was delicious! Wasabi salmon over stir fry veggies/ginger rice and the shrimp scampi pasta special. Seriously worth trying if you want fresh ingredients at a good price. Lots of selections, quaint decor, excellent service. We will be back. UPDATE: 4/9/2020 Three years later and we still love this place! They are doing to-go orders during the Coronavirus shutdowns and it is just as gourmet and delicious as dine-in!!

What a pleasant surprise to find in an offbeat location. Presentation and quality of food was superb as well as cleanliness.

As a dad with a young one, I appreciate so much that they have a changing table in the bathroom. You don't see that much, especially in bathrooms not specific to women. The food was outstanding. Great clam chowder.

Amazing food! Plated and tasted like $25-30 plate of food for $16. Small place run by a couple. Closes early so get there before 7pm! I got the flounder. It was so delicious!!! I will definitely come back.

The menu sounds great...the service was good. The food was very mediocre. The seasoning was just off, the sauces were not complimentary to the rest if the dish...everything came across disjointed.

Splendid. Worth the limited hours and jockeying for one of the limited number of tables. Do it.

Blow my mind good!!! Presentation, flavor, pricing, service, decor...everything gets 10/10! We are definitely coming back. Sooooo delicious and relaxing. I wish they were open later and on saturday nights!!

Okay. Limited hours. Service passable. Difficult location to find, but did get there.

The Table Bistro was my FIRST restaurant in Athens, GA. I'm so glad I got a chance to try this place during my spontaneous visit to Athens. The Table Bistro is a cute, family-owned restaurant. They really make an effort in providing excellent service. The chef is also very friendly and personable as well. They use high quality, fresh ingredients and their presentation is on point. I went with a group of people and was able to try several items. I recommend the Asian chili pasta, Blackened Wasabi Mahi Mahi Sandwich, and Creole Shrimp & Grits. The asian chili pasta is made with vegetables, fettucinne noodles, and their sweet chili sauce. It had a nice balance between sweet and spicy. I eat pretty spicy so while I find it an enjoyable spice-level, others might find it super spicy. Their Creamy Basil Arugula Pesto is made with Arugula, Basil, Pine nuts, Garlic, Parmesan Cheese, and Olive Oil. I really liked how it did not feel heavy, but found it slightly lacking in pesto flavor. I had a cup of their vegetable soup which came out with thinly sliced baguettes. Simple, but good for a cold/chilly day. The Blackened Wasabi Mahi Mahi Sandwich really took me by surprise. The balance between the flavors of the jicama cilantro slaw, arugula and their wasabi lemon aioli is just mouth-watering good. The only thing I wasn't a huge fan of is their bun. I didn't know how I would feel about their Creole Shrimp & Grits. However, it was actually REALLY good. Do try this one. I was able to try three of their desserts including the Cheesecake Ganache, Key Lime Tart, and their homemade Reese's pie in their mason jar. The Cheesecake Ganache was my favorite out of the three. Not too sweet and delicious. Their Key Lime Tart tasted more like a key lime pie with a cheesecake base. The homemade Reese's pie was a bit sweet for my taste, but nevertheless very good as well. Great service, Great food, Budget friendly!!! I've only been here once, but I hear from others their food is consistently good (Very important). The bathroom is also very clean with Nice, Soft toilet paper that is friendly on your tush. haha. They even have a baby changing table in the bathroom. I don't have a baby, but it's not often when you find one in smaller restaurants.

We have been wanting to try this place forever and we're so excited about it! It's hidden on the first level of an apartment building on Baxter so be on the lookout. We had lunch on Tuesday and I've been dreaming of the blackened wasabi fish sandwich ever since. We started with crabmeat stuffed portobello appetizer and it was divine. Hubby got the chicken sandwich which has a delicious curry aioli and my fish sandwich was amazing. We can't wait to try again for dinner soon. Seating inside is quite limited but plenty of patio seating too. Outstanding flavors and excellent service. I'm excited to suggest this as our new workday lunch spot.