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Bistro Joe's, Birmingham, MI

Bistro Joe's

4.5
4.5
1423 Reviews
$30 and under
Global, International

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
Bistro Joe’s is an endeavor to create a sensational dining experience through inspired cuisine and superior service. Momentarily escape, and let your senses feast on globally influenced fare ~ with elements of surprise ~ in a casual, yet upscale eatery. Our mezzanine setting is a comfy blend of vintage and contemporary, designed to encourage shared dining experiences with friends, old and new.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, American, Bistro
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 10:00–20:00
  • Phone number
    (248) 594-0984
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Birmingham
  • Cross Street
    Woodward & Maple
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,423 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Great for brunch

  • Detroit

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bistro Joe's offers a unique dining experience above Papa Joe's grocery store, boasting a "varied menu, good wine & cocktails, and friendly service." Guests appreciate the "fantastic service" and delicious dishes like the "PEI pesto mussels" and "Lamb Bolognese-outstanding!" While some have noted occasional service delays, the inviting atmosphere and flavorful meals make it a popular choice.

1,423 Reviews
  1. Dana

    Southwest Florida

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful! Great ambience and impeccable service from start to finish!

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  2. Roumeaner

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was awesome she was new and fantastic good luck to her

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  3. Sali

    Grand Rapids

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very good service and food but the place has really deteriorated! The floors and the roof are very dirty , slippery dirty

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  4. Rochelle

    Puerto Vallarta

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I want to start by saying I was pleasantly surprised because I had eaten here a couple years ago and it was very disappointing this time. I thought the food was good. I thought the portions were good and the service was better than average. We had a chopped salad that was very good, a chicken dish with a lemon sauce that was lightly sauce and chicken was very tender and cut up and delicious. Also had the Seabass very tender very tasty. I will go back again. I did enjoy my experience. It is not cheap by any means or not even average price, however it was.

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  5. Bob

    Detroit

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Didn't love our food. Sitting near the windows was cold and Woodward noise came through with loud vehicles. The overhead heaters were not working. Staff and waitress were friendly but, not heading back anytime soon.

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  6. Terry

    New York City

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Some of our meals were ok. The sliced steak was ordered medium rare and came out medium to medium well. The second time it came out was even more well done. They did remove it from the check which was exceptable. The service was very slow and the food for our party of 9 took at least 10-12 minutes for all of the food to come out. We had to ask for bread which other tables were served right away. Don't think I will be going back.

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  7. Khensa

    Detroit

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 19 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a wonderful dining experience with exceptional service and delicious food. The only area of improvement would be the physical menus. The menus were tattered and in need of replacement.

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  8. Sarah

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We highly recommend this establishment to all! Our server, Alfonso was excellent and perfectly charming- he was the perfect mix of professional, friendly and available. Your hostess was so accommodating to us as well. Food was AMAZING. We could hear ourselves talk although the restaurant was bustling with activity. Enjoyable evening all the way around!

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  9. Mark

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Happy hour $1 oyster were terrific. Very cool ambiance overlooking market below. Steak was cooked perfectly and the scallops tasted great

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  10. Linda

    Detroit

    108 reviews

    2.0

    108 reviews

    Dined on 7 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The evening was a disaster. There were too many tables requiring attention and too few waiters. The bartender was also a waitress at times and the hostess was also a bartender. We waited approximately 40 minutes for our drink order! We gave our food order long before we we got our drinks and were ready to leave when I walked up to our waitress and said we were leaving, but she was at the bar having our drink order filled so we stayed. Our waitress tried very hard to satisfy us and other tables. It wasn’t her fault. We will not return.

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FAQs

Bistro Joe's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (248) 594-0984.

Bistro Joe's is rated 4.5 stars by 1423 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bistro Joe's

34244 Woodward Ave., Birmingham, MI 48009

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Woodward & Maple
  • Area
    Birmingham
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 10:00–20:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, American, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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