Highly recommend! Delicious French food, popular with local diners - be sure to make reservations!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James Chevraux III
As you would expect from a French restaurant owned by a French woman, the food is very good, the wine list is very nice, and the atmosphere and experience do reflect old world influences. If we're ever back in the area, I would definitely stop in again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Creme Brulee
Mia L.
The service was great and the owner was very friendly, walking around chatting with guests. The food was mostly amazing. Intimate setting.
Christina Chilbert
Highly recommend. The place is charming, the food delicious, the wine fantastic , and the service is way above average.Just came in for some onion soup and a glass of wine and was treated as though I ordered a 5 course meal by the server and the owner .Can’t wait to try the rest of the menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Onion Soup Gratine
David Stoll
Atmosphere was very nice, very cute comfortable place to eat, service was excellent, never needed anything always there to check on us and offer information. Food was very good, the beef Wellington was good but the puff pastry was a little raw and had too much sauce. But overall experience I would definitely
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chardonnay
Pattie O.
Finding French food in the beach was a big surprise to us and Gulf Bistro did not disappoint. The food was amazing. The sauces were all legit and the Bouillabaisse was perfect. Great service and a lovely, but casual ambience.
Courtney Cowper
An outstanding dining experience. Id go here everyday if I could.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Snapper with Shrimp and Scallops, Chardonnay, Steak Au Poivre, Chocolate Mousse, Garden Salad
Becca C.
The best fine dining in Madeira beach, possibly even in all of Pinellas county. Food: Lobster bisque - I've eaten a lot of lobster bisque but I think this may be my favorite so far. Creamy and decadent with great flavor. The lobster chunks were perfectly cooked and as tender as butter. House salad w/ house dressing - the house dressing is so incredible! I only wish it was a bigger serving so I could've eaten more of it. Duck confit special - the rich balsamic port sauce paired perfectly with the tender, crispy duck. I had to stop myself from eating everything so I could save room for dessert. Crème brûlée - I finished off dinner with a favorite. The sugar was perfectly caramelized and the custard was wonderfully balanced. I sampled the chocolate mousse too which was delicious but very rich. Ambiance: The space is small and intimate but feels homey with beautiful decor. I loved that they have such unique and pretty plates. Every dish was beautifully presented. Service: Excellent service. The staff very clearly loves what they do and take pride in the restaurant. We'll be back soon!
John R. Jordan
Excellent! A little loud, but acceptable...food and service A1! Just as enjoyable this time around!
What can I say about this treasure of a restaurant!The service the food the atmosphere is beyond fantastic.We come come to Florida twice a year from Canada and have now been to Gukf Bistro twice and we will continue to come back every time we are here.Highly highly recommend to anyone who enjoys great food and great service,
A special place on Madeira Beach completely distinct from your average beach restaurant. The food and service are outstanding and the atmosphere is quaint and cozy. A truly exceptional dining experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Creme Brulee, Onion Soup Gratine, Red Snapper
John The Acty guy
Great place all around. Very personal and friendly. Priced well and the food was amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Allen C.
The food is incredibly good...pleasing to both the eye and the pallet...the French sauces prepared by the chef to flavor the seafood dishes are the best I have ever sampled during a lifetime in pursuit of fine French dining... This was our second time dining here. We were accompanied by our close friends visiting from Atlanta to celebrate their 47th anniversary...they enjoyed the selection of this restaurant as much as we do...
B A.
We continue to love their food, service and atmosphere. Like being in Paris our favorite city, Go there once and you will become a regular and part of their family
Yunyi Z
The union soup is a killer! I like it so much! The taste is delicate and harmonious.I like the dessert creme brulee flambe grand marnier (yes that one with flame). It's wonderfully delicious and broadened my intuition/specturm about desserts.Nice atmosphere for a couple night.
Highly recommend! Delicious French food, popular with local diners - be sure to make reservations!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
As you would expect from a French restaurant owned by a French woman, the food is very good, the wine list is very nice, and the atmosphere and experience do reflect old world influences. If we're ever back in the area, I would definitely stop in again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Creme Brulee
The service was great and the owner was very friendly, walking around chatting with guests. The food was mostly amazing. Intimate setting.
Highly recommend. The place is charming, the food delicious, the wine fantastic , and the service is way above average.Just came in for some onion soup and a glass of wine and was treated as though I ordered a 5 course meal by the server and the owner .Can’t wait to try the rest of the menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Onion Soup Gratine
Atmosphere was very nice, very cute comfortable place to eat, service was excellent, never needed anything always there to check on us and offer information. Food was very good, the beef Wellington was good but the puff pastry was a little raw and had too much sauce. But overall experience I would definitely
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chardonnay
Finding French food in the beach was a big surprise to us and Gulf Bistro did not disappoint. The food was amazing. The sauces were all legit and the Bouillabaisse was perfect. Great service and a lovely, but casual ambience.
An outstanding dining experience. Id go here everyday if I could.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Snapper with Shrimp and Scallops, Chardonnay, Steak Au Poivre, Chocolate Mousse, Garden Salad
The best fine dining in Madeira beach, possibly even in all of Pinellas county. Food: Lobster bisque - I've eaten a lot of lobster bisque but I think this may be my favorite so far. Creamy and decadent with great flavor. The lobster chunks were perfectly cooked and as tender as butter. House salad w/ house dressing - the house dressing is so incredible! I only wish it was a bigger serving so I could've eaten more of it. Duck confit special - the rich balsamic port sauce paired perfectly with the tender, crispy duck. I had to stop myself from eating everything so I could save room for dessert. Crème brûlée - I finished off dinner with a favorite. The sugar was perfectly caramelized and the custard was wonderfully balanced. I sampled the chocolate mousse too which was delicious but very rich. Ambiance: The space is small and intimate but feels homey with beautiful decor. I loved that they have such unique and pretty plates. Every dish was beautifully presented. Service: Excellent service. The staff very clearly loves what they do and take pride in the restaurant. We'll be back soon!
Excellent! A little loud, but acceptable...food and service A1! Just as enjoyable this time around!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Creme Brulee, Chocolate Mousse
What can I say about this treasure of a restaurant!The service the food the atmosphere is beyond fantastic.We come come to Florida twice a year from Canada and have now been to Gukf Bistro twice and we will continue to come back every time we are here.Highly highly recommend to anyone who enjoys great food and great service,
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Malbec, Lobster Bisque
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A special place on Madeira Beach completely distinct from your average beach restaurant. The food and service are outstanding and the atmosphere is quaint and cozy. A truly exceptional dining experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Creme Brulee, Onion Soup Gratine, Red Snapper
Great place all around. Very personal and friendly. Priced well and the food was amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is incredibly good...pleasing to both the eye and the pallet...the French sauces prepared by the chef to flavor the seafood dishes are the best I have ever sampled during a lifetime in pursuit of fine French dining... This was our second time dining here. We were accompanied by our close friends visiting from Atlanta to celebrate their 47th anniversary...they enjoyed the selection of this restaurant as much as we do...
We continue to love their food, service and atmosphere. Like being in Paris our favorite city, Go there once and you will become a regular and part of their family
The union soup is a killer! I like it so much! The taste is delicate and harmonious.I like the dessert creme brulee flambe grand marnier (yes that one with flame). It's wonderfully delicious and broadened my intuition/specturm about desserts.Nice atmosphere for a couple night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Onion Soup Gratine, Snapper Provencle, Cr