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The Bistro - Bistro on the Boulevard, Irmo, SC

Bistro on the Boulevard

4.8
4.8
893 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
Exciting New American Restaurant & Full Bar featuring casual neighborhood atmosphere.
FRESH FOOD PREPARED FROM SCRATCH. And nightly Chef Specials too!
Large covered patio for outdoor seating.

Various Live Entertainment on Weekends, Thursday Night Live Jazz,
Trivia Tuesdays!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 11:00–11:15
  • Phone number
    (803) 200-1006
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Irmo
  • Parking details
    Parking in front and rear. Entrance to restaurant from both parking areas.
  • Entertainment
    Live Entertainment Weekend Nights!
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 893 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Hot spot

  • South Carolina

    Contemporary American

  • Columbia

    Best Overall

  • Columbia

    Best Food

  • Columbia

    Best Service

  • Columbia

    Best Ambience

  • Columbia

    Best Value

  • Columbia

    Hot spot

  • Columbia

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Columbia

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bistro on the Boulevard offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food," "amazing" service, and a vibrant atmosphere. Guests rave about the "exceptional" live music and diverse menu featuring standout dishes like shrimp and grits and scallops. While some find the music loud, the "wonderful ambiance" and attentive staff ensure a memorable visit.

893 Reviews
  1. Kelley

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to celebrate our anniversary and the place was jumping. Live music, lovely ambiance. I had the duck breast and the wedge salad and both were spectacular. Wait staff and management were attentive but not too much, just perfect. I was pleasantly surprised overall and we will definitely return!

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  2. Greg

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Greeted warmly at the front and they pulled up my reservation immediately. We were seated right away and our waitress greeted us at the table. Everyone seemed to enjoy their jobs and it showed in their actions / service. The food was outstanding. Overall we had a great experience and would recommend you check it out yourself.

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  3. Mark

    Baltimore

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This local restaurant was a fantastic find, and the food was out of this world. They had a live performer that was not only very good, but he kept the volume down to the point that you could listen to him comfortably and still enjoy a conversation with your dinner. The staff was friendly and the food was great. It is a little pricey but so is everything these days. I will definitely be going back the next time I’m in town!

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  4. Jason

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent all the way around. Best experience in Columbia in a long time. Thank you all.

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    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just a wonderful place right in town! Friendly, immediate greeting from host & manager. Immediate seating. Immediate service from a knowledgeable, friendly server with suggestions & patience & thoughtful with a restricted diet. Food was outstanding & always amazing new seasonal dishes. Atmosphere is Upscale, very comfortable & relaxing, beautiful indoor space with lovely bar & dining areas, perfect lighting & somehow noise level with many diners was very low, made it easy to communicate. Outdoor area is just a lovely dpace & set up. Across the boaard, wondergul place to go anytime.

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  6. Renee

    VIP

    New Orleans

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bistro is always a great time, especially on Thursday evenings when Basis of a Pulse plays live jazz!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server Tori was awesome & so friendly. Scallops were delicious. Chris Reed musician was excellent. A wonderful evening !

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  8. Ken

    Charleston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 5 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Bistro is our go to for a nice meal and environment. Easy going live music often adds to our normal night out feeling like a special occasion. Server was excellent. They did run out of the special early in the evening however the replacement meal of pasta and salmon they suggested was delicious. Reservations recommend as this is a popular spot.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went to the Bistro in Irmo for the first time to celebrate me and my wife’s 3 year anniversary. I requested upon arrival that I would like to have flowers and our host made sure to accommodate us for our special occasion! I ordered the Duck and Tortellini which was AMAZING! The wonderful staff along with the ambiance of the beautiful live jazz performance made this night all to memorable! I highly recommend the Bistro on the Boulevard to everyone for a relaxed dining experience or special date night! Thank you Bistro!!

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  10. Bryan

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was Amazing! Food and Service everything was perfect always is

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FAQs

Bistro on the Boulevard does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Bistro on the Boulevard is rated 4.8 stars by 893 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

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bistro on the Boulevard

1085 Lake Murray Boulevard, Irmo, SC 29063

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Irmo
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 11:00–11:15
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking in front and rear. Entrance to restaurant from both parking areas.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live Entertainment Weekend Nights!
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
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