Ok I've been here 3 time so far I don't go as often because the environment isn't very inviting for nonwhites just going to be honest. It's a nice looking restaurant/bar but VERY TINY don't think your bringing a bunch of ppl like more than 4 is too many. Ok getting to the food my drink was awful I asked for a drink that didn't taste like alcohol it was fully alcohol tasting so bartender sucked. The appetizer of crab cakes was the crown jewel a little too tiny but were so flavorful and fresh it was unbelievable. Now it's the opposite with that expensive ribeye steak. THE MOST UNFLAVORED STEAK IVE EVER HAD. If anyone says it's good they don't season their food with nothing not even salt and pepper. Such a shame bc it's a good cut of meat plus I asked for medium rare it was cooked Well Done but I waited so long I just ate it as is. That shrimp and "seasoned" butter did nothing to help the flavor. I eventually dumped A1 steak sauce to be satisfied. No season on the broccoli and the waffle fries over salted. All 3 times I've been there steak has NEVER BEEN SEASONED. Step it up, act like a real chef and make a steak season for that steak for Gods sake. Waitress was so sweet and very attentive.
Vanessa G.
Very disappointed in this establishment. My boyfriend and I decided to dine in last night and the service we received was below average. After waiting longer than we should have for someone to come to our table, the server who eventually did seemed unenthused and unwelcoming. I'm from out of town, and was looking forward to experiencing Bistro on 2nd Street until last night. Upon entering, I felt like it was 1960 by the stares we received. Yes, it is a predominately white restaurant & no we are not. We took our money to Oslo's, where we were welcomed and our dollar appreciated. Will not be returning nor recommending. Management - do better.
Rhonda Adams
While driving through Cheraw this evening, my husband and I decided to eat dinner at this lovely Bistro! Everything was great! I chose the shrimp and grits entree, which was amazing! The sauce was bold but not too spicy, just plain delicious! My husband chose the filet with fries entree. His filet was perfectly cooked, with one side having a semi-crispy texture to it, which was pretty awesome as well! Lastly, I don't know how they cook the waffle fries, but they were the best fries I've ever eaten!! ? the service was fast and very friendly, again we couldn't have expected anything better! We will definitely dine here again when we're passing through!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp and Grits
Lowery Family
My wife and I ordered food to go and it was amazing!!! The packaging was professional and the food was delicious 10 out of 10!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Shrimp
Luke Byrd
Best steak I’ve had locally by a long shot. If you haven’t been here you’re missing out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Valerie Thompson
The pecan crusted salmon was wonderful. My husband ordered the ribeye witch was ok. Ribeye is hit or miss. Alot of fat. Broccoli cool. Butter on steak freezer cold.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Blackened Salmon
Katie X.
We had a lovely meal here and the waitress was brand new, but very kind and attentive.They were out of the salmon and pasta entrees on the evening I dined there, but crab cakes were amazing and the grilled veggies were top tier.Beautiful venue. I would visit again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Cakes
Alfreda Tydings
First time here and the food was delicious ? ?
Jon Tichenor
What a great place to take in a jazz fest gig. The drinks were cold, food delicious, and tunes were ?. Keep up the good work.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Douglas Dwiggins
Stopped in here for a bite, after discovering there were no food vendors on the street at the annual Cheraw Jazz Festival. Disappointing. So the Bistro turned out to be just right. For lunch, they were serving grilled cheese sandwiches & 2 soups, both excellent (we shared). We might stop in again for a casual dinner. Very nice eating experience & employees were all very nice.
The food was EXCELLENT! The wait time was ridiculous AND they charged us a 20% large party gratuity. I had 2 people at my table lol. When I asked they said “anytime we have an event everyone gets charged that.” I asked what event they said the jazz band. The jazz band didn’t start until 7pm. We were seated at 5:44 and left at 6:50.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
Manuel O.
Great experience at this restaurant. The food was excellent and everyone in town was there for Friday dinner. Obviously the best place in town. I know where to eat if I am ever back in Cheraw
Bernie L
First time at the Bistro drive to Cheraw to meet someone. The Bistro looked good online and the earlier reviews were positive. There are a number of places in that area but this is what I would consider finer dining. I had the Filet and my guest had the chicken tortellini. Both meals were great and the crab cake appetizer was just as good. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a place for a nice evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Cakes
Michael K.
My Aunt, Uncle, Wife, and I visited the Bistro for the first time on a humid, sticky summer Saturday evening. Arriving at 6 p.m., we found plenty of street parking in front of the restaurant. The dining room was half full, and we were promptly seated.The dining room was a long and skinny space with a bar running down one side. It was not well-lit, and the candles on each table were not lit, which was a bit of a bummer. For a space with many hard services and high ceilings, the sound levels were surprisingly low, making it easy to converse at our table. We were warmly greeted by our server, who hooked us up with drinks. The drink menu had a good variety of beer, wine, and cocktails including numerous wines by the glass. The food menu had a good selection of dishes at various price ranges. My Aunt ordered the mushroom chicken pasta dish. She loved the chicken, pasta, and other bits but thought everything was drowned in the cream sauce. It did look more like soup to me when served to her. My wife went with shrimp and grits. She is a sucker for grits when traveling in the south. Her dish was just ok, and she had trouble finding the sautéed peppers and onions that were supposed to be in thereMy Uncle selected the special of the day, mahi-mahi. It was probably the best dish we ordered, and he loved it. I started with a house side salad that was very fresh and delicious. The ranch dressing was served very cold in a metal ramekin which was perfect. My entree of the grilled steak sandwich was disappointing. It just wasn't flavorful, and the sautéed veggies I picked for my side were served cold. Overall, it's a good place to eat in Cheraw, but there's plenty of room for improvement.
Ok I've been here 3 time so far I don't go as often because the environment isn't very inviting for nonwhites just going to be honest. It's a nice looking restaurant/bar but VERY TINY don't think your bringing a bunch of ppl like more than 4 is too many. Ok getting to the food my drink was awful I asked for a drink that didn't taste like alcohol it was fully alcohol tasting so bartender sucked. The appetizer of crab cakes was the crown jewel a little too tiny but were so flavorful and fresh it was unbelievable. Now it's the opposite with that expensive ribeye steak. THE MOST UNFLAVORED STEAK IVE EVER HAD. If anyone says it's good they don't season their food with nothing not even salt and pepper. Such a shame bc it's a good cut of meat plus I asked for medium rare it was cooked Well Done but I waited so long I just ate it as is. That shrimp and "seasoned" butter did nothing to help the flavor. I eventually dumped A1 steak sauce to be satisfied. No season on the broccoli and the waffle fries over salted. All 3 times I've been there steak has NEVER BEEN SEASONED. Step it up, act like a real chef and make a steak season for that steak for Gods sake. Waitress was so sweet and very attentive.
Very disappointed in this establishment. My boyfriend and I decided to dine in last night and the service we received was below average. After waiting longer than we should have for someone to come to our table, the server who eventually did seemed unenthused and unwelcoming. I'm from out of town, and was looking forward to experiencing Bistro on 2nd Street until last night. Upon entering, I felt like it was 1960 by the stares we received. Yes, it is a predominately white restaurant & no we are not. We took our money to Oslo's, where we were welcomed and our dollar appreciated. Will not be returning nor recommending. Management - do better.
While driving through Cheraw this evening, my husband and I decided to eat dinner at this lovely Bistro! Everything was great! I chose the shrimp and grits entree, which was amazing! The sauce was bold but not too spicy, just plain delicious! My husband chose the filet with fries entree. His filet was perfectly cooked, with one side having a semi-crispy texture to it, which was pretty awesome as well! Lastly, I don't know how they cook the waffle fries, but they were the best fries I've ever eaten!! ? the service was fast and very friendly, again we couldn't have expected anything better! We will definitely dine here again when we're passing through!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp and Grits
My wife and I ordered food to go and it was amazing!!! The packaging was professional and the food was delicious 10 out of 10!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Shrimp
Best steak I’ve had locally by a long shot. If you haven’t been here you’re missing out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The pecan crusted salmon was wonderful. My husband ordered the ribeye witch was ok. Ribeye is hit or miss. Alot of fat. Broccoli cool. Butter on steak freezer cold.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Blackened Salmon
We had a lovely meal here and the waitress was brand new, but very kind and attentive.They were out of the salmon and pasta entrees on the evening I dined there, but crab cakes were amazing and the grilled veggies were top tier.Beautiful venue. I would visit again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Cakes
First time here and the food was delicious ? ?
What a great place to take in a jazz fest gig. The drinks were cold, food delicious, and tunes were ?. Keep up the good work.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped in here for a bite, after discovering there were no food vendors on the street at the annual Cheraw Jazz Festival. Disappointing. So the Bistro turned out to be just right. For lunch, they were serving grilled cheese sandwiches & 2 soups, both excellent (we shared). We might stop in again for a casual dinner. Very nice eating experience & employees were all very nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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The food was EXCELLENT! The wait time was ridiculous AND they charged us a 20% large party gratuity. I had 2 people at my table lol. When I asked they said “anytime we have an event everyone gets charged that.” I asked what event they said the jazz band. The jazz band didn’t start until 7pm. We were seated at 5:44 and left at 6:50.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
Great experience at this restaurant. The food was excellent and everyone in town was there for Friday dinner. Obviously the best place in town. I know where to eat if I am ever back in Cheraw
First time at the Bistro drive to Cheraw to meet someone. The Bistro looked good online and the earlier reviews were positive. There are a number of places in that area but this is what I would consider finer dining. I had the Filet and my guest had the chicken tortellini. Both meals were great and the crab cake appetizer was just as good. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a place for a nice evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Cakes
My Aunt, Uncle, Wife, and I visited the Bistro for the first time on a humid, sticky summer Saturday evening. Arriving at 6 p.m., we found plenty of street parking in front of the restaurant. The dining room was half full, and we were promptly seated.The dining room was a long and skinny space with a bar running down one side. It was not well-lit, and the candles on each table were not lit, which was a bit of a bummer. For a space with many hard services and high ceilings, the sound levels were surprisingly low, making it easy to converse at our table. We were warmly greeted by our server, who hooked us up with drinks. The drink menu had a good variety of beer, wine, and cocktails including numerous wines by the glass. The food menu had a good selection of dishes at various price ranges. My Aunt ordered the mushroom chicken pasta dish. She loved the chicken, pasta, and other bits but thought everything was drowned in the cream sauce. It did look more like soup to me when served to her. My wife went with shrimp and grits. She is a sucker for grits when traveling in the south. Her dish was just ok, and she had trouble finding the sautéed peppers and onions that were supposed to be in thereMy Uncle selected the special of the day, mahi-mahi. It was probably the best dish we ordered, and he loved it. I started with a house side salad that was very fresh and delicious. The ranch dressing was served very cold in a metal ramekin which was perfect. My entree of the grilled steak sandwich was disappointing. It just wasn't flavorful, and the sautéed veggies I picked for my side were served cold. Overall, it's a good place to eat in Cheraw, but there's plenty of room for improvement.
Nice hidden gem in Cheraw