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1808 American Bistro, Delaware, OH

1808 American Bistro

4.6
4.6
1994 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 31 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
1808 American Bistro serves classic American fare with the occasional Southern, Cajun, and international twists. Steaks grilled to order. Shrimp and Grits with a bit of a bite. A delectable array of house made sauces, vinaigrettes, remoulades, tapenades, aioli, and demi-glaces. Not to mention the pastas, burgers, sandwiches, salads, appetizers, entrees and desserts, all of the mouthwatering variety.

Our full bar offers 24 cold craft beers on draft, and a delightfully tippling assortment of wines and spirits. Stop by for dinner for a beer, or any combination thereof that tickles your fancy.

Reservations recommended for the Dining Room. However, we cannot accommodate reservations for the Patio and Bar.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00–14:00 Dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–21:00 Sun 17:00–20:00 Bar Wed–Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (740) 417-4373
  • Website
    http://1808americanbistro.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Please fill out our interest form (https://www.1808americanbistro.com/private-dining) if you are looking to book our upstairs space!
  • Location
    29 E. Winter St., Delaware, OH 43015
  • Area
    Delaware
  • Parking details
    We accommodate metered and street parking around our restaurant. All business and metered parking is free after 5pm on weekdays, and on weekends!
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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What 1,994 people are saying

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
1808 American Bistro offers "amazing service" and "delicious food," making it a standout dining spot in downtown Delaware. Diners rave about the "pork chop" and "short ribs," while the "bread pudding" is a must-try dessert. With attentive staff and a cozy atmosphere, it's perfect for any occasion.

1,994 Reviews

  1. Steve

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome first time here on a Friday around 5:30. Started with the pecan old fashioned. Perfect old fashioned for me as I like mine a little more sweet than bitter and served over one large ice cube with a cherry. I had the short rib and it was fantastic. Almost like a perfectly cooked pot roast. Comfort food for sure. My wife had the fillet medallions and very much liked except she didn't notice that the potatoes or steak or something had gorgonzola cheese on them and she wasn't a fan. Had she seen it on the menu she would have ordered without but that's not the fault of the restaurant. Warm inviting dining room. Friendly, attentive service. Priced on the high side for what you get, but within reason. We will definitely be back.

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  2. John

    Columbus

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Disappointed. Overpriced for the quality of the food. Service was excellent.

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  3. Brian

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    We've been here many times over the years, but it’s not the same anymore. The hostess seated us by the kitchen, even though there were other open tables. Our server was attentive at first, but once her friends arrived, service slowed. We were left with empty drinks for 20 minutes, and when our food arrived, our dirty plates hadn’t been cleared. The food was good, but some dishes were cold or just lukewarm. This place used to be a Delaware gem, but not anymore.

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  4. Tim

    Columbus

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Comfort food taken to a higher level. Nice wine list. The night we were there it was a 9 out of 10 loud which made hearing the server and even each difficult at times. On the flip side, nice to see a restaurant busy.

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  5. Josh

    Columbus

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We were greeted by a nice and polite host, then we were seated in a timely manner. This is where the good stopped. The restaurant was so noisy it was difficult to communicate with the server. Our drink order got messed up. When our food was brought to the table by someone other than our server, at which point we noticed that 2 of the 3 orders were incorrect, the decision was made that we would go ahead and try to enjoy the meals with the exception of needing some salt and pepper. When we asked the second server for some we were rudely responded to that we would have to ask our original server. The original server did not return for at least 10-15minutes, we had went ahead and ate. The food was very bland, we were never offered a second round of drinks. We will not be returning!

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  6. Mike

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    charging $1 for an ice cube in a cocktail and .50 for a taste of wine is a turn off. the filet had grissle.

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  7. Lisa

    Columbus

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food amd seevice was slow, and the food came out cold. Our waitress was not very personable.

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  8. Scott

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our Anniversary and had a wonderful experience. Our servers were great, and our dessert was covered by the restaurant. We enjoy going to 1808.

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  9. Ryan

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Great service. Would dine here again and again.

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  10. Terry

    Columbus

    26 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Really like this restaurant. Food is always outstanding. Service was a little slow, but it was 1st Friday in Delaware that evening. Restaurant seem to be struggling to keep up with it being packed. That won't keep us from going back.

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FAQs

1808 American Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (740) 417-4373.

1808 American Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 1994 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for 1808 American Bistro

29 E. Winter St., Delaware, OH 43015

Additional information

  • Area
    Delaware
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00–14:00 Dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–21:00 Sun 17:00–20:00 Bar Wed–Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We accommodate metered and street parking around our restaurant. All business and metered parking is free after 5pm on weekdays, and on weekends!
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Website
    http://1808americanbistro.com/
  • Phone number
    (740) 417-4373
  • Private party facilities
    Please fill out our interest form (https://www.1808americanbistro.com/private-dining) if you are looking to book our upstairs space!

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