The Bistro On Sterling

1040 Sterling Ave, Flossmoor
(708) 957-7900

Recent Reviews

Cheryl H.

bad. Family of four on a Saturday night. Bartender barely knew what she was doing. Drinks too a long time to be made, and were not made correctly. Most importantly, food was bad. Three of us ordered salad before dinner. First salad came, and was finished. second salad came, and was finished. Really silly to be eating alone. We cancelled the third salad. Ridiculous. Dinner was bad. Shrimp grits were covered in Parmesan. Filet of steak medallions were cut into little pieces (like a stew). Sad, but true. This place sucks. Worst part, was not one apology or explanation, except by the bartender---although she seemed annoyed with us. Funny thing---the place was EMPTY, we were the only ones there, and the kitchen still failed. ugh.

Diane W.

Very customer oriented, great food and cozy ambiance. Would definitely return. Very friendly staff and Owner. Great ambiance and relaxing atmosphere.

Charles B.

The food is first rate and absolutely delicious. A perfect spot for a date‼Or a friend for a birthday or special occasion. It is also the perfect spot to treat yourself‼

L S

Atmosphere was great, decor was Beautiful, management was accommodating with friendly staff (wait staff seemed to lack experience). Long wait time to get food and the bill. 6 of 8 in our party gave food ?? for a variety of reasons. Our birthday honoree enjoyed his meal so to keep a positive vibe we didn’t complain but we won’t be back.Vegetarian options: My black bean burger lacked flavor, dry and crumbled into a million pieces. I chose the pasta salad side instead of chips or fruit, which was also a disappointment and I didn’t eat.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 1

Shannon Walsh

While the staff provided pleasant service, my visit was not solely for the purpose of experiencing friendly hospitality. Although the overall ambiance of the establishment was charming, it was chilly and compact, making it unsuitable for accommodating a larger crowd. Regrettably, the culinary experience was quite disappointing. The sole redeeming option on the menu was the crab cakes, unfortunately, they were disappointingly small, almost the size of a Ritz cracker. Additionally, when I called the restaurant ahead of time to inquire about bringing a small birthday cake, I was informed that there would be a $2 fee per person, which included a cutting fee and plates. With 8 people in our party, this would have amounted to $16 just to enjoy the cake, whereas I had only paid $10 for it. Our total including the tip that we left was $303. And half of us did not even touch our food. I strongly advise considering alternative dining options to ensure a more satisfying and enjoyable experience, as your hard-earned money would be better spent elsewhere.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 4

Sherri Shannon

This place was perfect for a date night. Small, sexy and the service was great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

K L B.

Great food and friendly service. Cozy ambiance in dining room and bar. Would recommend for any and every occasion or just a stop-in.

B Novak

We had a nice server but she always seemed to be missing.(restaurant was not busy)She Would do things like drop off food with no silverware, or spend a lot of time getting a Corona....maybe it just wasn't her night?The food was Average But the Meatball Appetizer was Amazing. The Outdoor Seating was Nice, Quaint.*We would like to interact with the Bartender more as he had an outstanding personality & vibe.If I was the Owner I would Clone Him.Note: the Owner did "Try" to get things going for our table....Track down drinks etc. He seemed niceParking: There isn't a parking lot so you park where you can find a spot.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 2

Noah Lee

Phenomenal staff, best steak I've had in ages (they actually know how to do a proper medium; a vanishing feat these days, completely melts in your mouth). Italian Beef sliders were delicious and disappeared in about 30 seconds. Brought the crab cakes, wedge salad and grilled salmon back for my wife and they were all gone in about 10 minutes despite feeding a fussy baby at the same time. The butterscotch espresso martini is a decadent treat you can't skip. My only critiques are that as a whole, the prices are a bit steep, the space is small and probably not great for a large group, and the tomatoes in the Caprese were disappointingly bland. But if you're looking to spoil yourself and/or someone close to you, this is an excellent venue for it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crab Cake, Grilled Wild Salmon Dinner

John Brodemus

We were celebrating the birthday of a wheel-chair confined person, so we went at the opening time to avoid the rush. They were friendly and accommodating. The rest room was handicapped accessible.The food was great. I had a grilled red snapper fillet. It was delicious.The staff was friendly, as some servers were heading toward college shortly, they were shadowed by new trainees.We will be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jordan L.

Great vibe. Great food, friendly and funny staff. Overall happy with my experience. Their expresso martini is amazing and i am not a coffee person.

Vegus Capelli

Hey guys what's cracking I'm back again to bring you another review so this started off the first place my wife and I visited on our 6-year wedding anniversary I actually read the reviews and I was quite impressed as soon as my wife and I answered the hostess and the owner greeted us with friendly hellos and it really were very nice we had a table reserved by the window which The View was so captivating to be able to look at the beautiful scenery that's downtown home of Flossmoor has to offer this is definitely some place I want to come back and bring my family so let's get into the review they have a very Exquisite wine selection and they also have a wine club I was happy about so let's get into the food my wife ordered the Louisiana Cajun pasta which she really enjoyed and she had a glass of riesling I myself had a full body glass of Pinot Noir and I had the grilled salmon with steamed vegetables come to think about it I should have bought a bottle or two of wine to take home I would give this place a rating of 10 out of 10 I'm not sure how other people experiences have been but I believe I experience world class customer service and you got a returning customer my wife and I definitely are looking forward to coming back like I said I'm not sure how anyone else's experience has been here but this is my review and I'm just letting you know how my experience went and I believe I experienced a really great experience enough for me to write a review my server was very nice and the owner came over personally to see how we were liking the foods we didn't really have to wait long only when it came down to ready to pay the bill just because we were looking to leave they got bum rushed with a lot of customers and maybe stay around the neighborhood but other than that you got my vote and I give this spot a 10 out of 10 thank you for helping my wife and I celebrate a beautiful 6-year wedding anniversary

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pinot Noir, Grilled Wild Salmon Salad, Garden Salad

Monica R.

Came here while attending the BMW golf event and the food and drinks were great. We sat outside as the weather was just lovely and enjoyed the evening.

Krystall Tibbs-Green

My favorite neighborhood bar. Good food, great people. Always a fun evening here!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lemon Drop

Michelle P.

Lovely atmosphere with great food. We sat at the bar during happy hour and had drinks and bar snacks. The service was amazing and we will definitely be back. Try the wings and pulled pork sliders - you won't be disappointed

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