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1808 American Bistro, Delaware, OH

1808 American Bistro

4.5
4.5
1998 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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1808 American Bistro

4.5
$30 and under
American
Delaware

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2 people
21:00
Booked 20 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • 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!
  • 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

What 1,998 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Columbus

    Good for special occasions

  • Columbus

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
1808 American Bistro in Delaware offers a delightful dining experience with "outstanding food" and "superb service." Guests rave about the "amazing pork chop" and "delicious short ribs." The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, perfect for special occasions. Despite some noise and parking challenges, it's a must-visit for fine dining enthusiasts.

1,998 Reviews
  1. Lauren

    Columbus

    27 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    1808 has a nice atmosphere and the service was great. My food (eggs benedict) was good, as was the hamburger. However, my dad did not care for this lunch. Overall, a very nice experience. My main recommendation would be to offer gluten free bread and dessert options.

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  2. Alan

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Each one of us had ordered something different and all meals were super delicious!!! This restaurant is THE best!!!

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  3. Margaret

    Columbus

    41 reviews

    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good. Our service was good except for one thing and I’m not sure how this can be handled. When we placed our orders, we had an appetizer course and the next course some had ordered soup some had ordered salad. I had barely finished a half a cup of soup before the entrée was served. Then when we finished our entire meal, it was exactly 1 hour from the time we sat down. I would have preferred that the entrée not be served until we had some time to enjoy the second course. That said, I think if we come again, which we probably will, we won’t put in the order for our Andre until after we’re finished with the other courses.

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  4. Mary

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our brunch reservation was for 1:30. We were 20 minutes late and although the kitchen was supposed to close at 2:00, we were able to take our time in ordering, our server, Maddie, was very patient and polite, and the food was delicious.

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  5. Robert

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was quick and efficient. Waitress was attentive without being too intrusive. Food was very good.

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  6. Steve

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    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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  7. John

    Columbus

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

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

1808 American Bistro is rated 4.5 stars by 1998 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of 1808 American Bistro restaurant

1808 American Bistro

4.5
$30 and under
American
Delaware

Make a booking

2 people
21:00
Booked 20 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
  • 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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