1808 American Bistro

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   cfettrow

   Columbus22 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Our waiter, Noah, was great! Very friendly and shared great information on menu items. Roasted cauliflower appetizer was great. Bread and butter appetizer is usually good but the bread was hard and dry this time. Everything else was very good.
   

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   FineFoodee

   Columbus2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The cocktails are mostly classic with their own twists, and they work! The food is always prepared perfectly and presentation is on-point. A gem hidden in downtown Delaware!
   

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   Becky VIP

   Columbus25 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Usually I rate 1808 a "5" - but last night I was very disappointed in the Caesar Salad - I like the salad at 1808 because I can add anchovies. The salad came in a large bowl instead of on a plate - which was odd; and it was essentially a bowl of chopped romaine (like a grocery store bagged salad) - and there was very little - almost nonexistent dreassing, and a few strands of cheese, plus maybe 3 small croutons. A few anchovies were on top. It was completely unacceptable. I asked for Parmesan cheese and more anchovies, which were provided, but the salad was still "blah." The waiter did take it off the bill. I am concerned about this inconsistency. Other guests around me seemed to receive a correctly prepared Caesar salads. Also, we had to ask for pepper - NO pepper grinder was provided, just regular table pepper (!!!) ??? Odd. I also felt that our entrees were rushed - my guest wasn't finished with her salad yet. I typically bring guests to 1808 who visit me in Delaware - but will not if 1808 is going to be inconsistent.
   

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   Judie VIP

   Columbus6 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Beef stroganoff was tough and pork chop very fatty. Plus the $8.00 bread was just stale rolls. Disappointed
   

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   Patrick

   Columbus2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very attentive service, food was delivered in a timely manner and the quality of the food was fantastic
   

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   Ashley VIP

   Columbus2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food is great!! Some overpriced items but overall a nice atmosphere and good service!
   

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   Mike VIP

   Columbus108 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   We went for drinks and dessert. Both were great As always
   

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   Barbara

   Toledo1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food, good service, nice atmosphere in historic building
   

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   Jenna

   Columbus8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great dinner and server was wonderful. Will come again!
   

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    Kelli

    Columbus1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Restaurant is lovely. Great atmosphere. Service is excellent. Steaks were overcooked and mashed potatoes were terrible. Lettuce in salad was brown. Water was warm. Deserts were amazing.
    

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