Bistro on the Boulevard - Saint Joseph

4.8

597 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views

The Bistro on the Boulevard in downtown St. Joseph, Michigan, located within The Boulevard Inn, consistently fuses local flavors with a new approach to create an unforgettable celebration of cuisine.

Think of our experience as a gastronomical journey. You may either adventure through the diverse menu to one of our feature entrées, or explore the vast list of tapas to create your own memorable meal. Our ingredients are personally chosen for freshness, and our food is a reminder of the simplicity of high-quality cuisine.

From the bar, you may indulge in craft cocktails created in-house by our sensational staff as we let the finest spirits from local distilleries shine. Our draft beer list features a constantly changing lineup of Michigan’s craft brewers which produce some of the finest beers available. Wine Spectator has honored us with its coveted award of excellence for offering “one of the best restaurant wine lists in the world.”

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(269) 983-3882
Website
http://www.bistroontheboulevard.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Cheryl Bernacchi

Location
521 LAKE BOULEVARD, St. Joseph, MI 49085
Neighborhood
Saint Joseph
Parking details
Parking may be difficult to find in during the summer months, please take into account time needed for parking.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access

Popular dishes

Banana Pancakes$13.00
fresh sliced bananas, bananas foster syrup
Shakshuka$22.00
fire roasted tomatoes, african spices, merquez (lamb sausage), baked eggs, grilled sourdough, goat cheese
Stuffed French Toast$16.00
fresh blueberries, sweetened cream cheese, cinnamon streusel, maple pearls, blueberry syrup
Classic French Toast$11.00
Steak & Eggs Bistro Style$23.00
beef medallions, sour cream mashed, caramelized onions, poached egg, hollandaise
Lobster Benedict$30.00
poached lobster, fire roasted tomatoes, english muffin, yuzu hollandaise
Bistro Omelet$17.00
applewood smoked bacon, fire roasted tomatoes, boursin cheese, scallions, choice of toast
Healthy Start$15.00
egg white omelet, spinach, mushrooms, provolone, greek yogurt, salsa, choice of toast
Classic Benedict$11.00
english muffin, canadian bacon, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce
Bistro Quiche$13.00
fontina, spinach, caramelized onions, choice of toast
Sunrise Breakfast$10.00
two eggs cooked to order, served with petite, potato pancakes, choice of toast

A Little of Everything Else

Chicken & Biscuit Sandwich$17.00
buttermilk brined, fried chicken thighs, cheddar, whipped sriracha honey
Bistro Breakfast Sandwich$11.00
sausage, egg, boursin cheese, buttermilk biscuit
Vegan Breakfast Sandwich$13.00
plant based sausage, daiya vegan cheddar, vegan egg style scramble, vegan pretzel bun
Everything Bagel & Lox$14.00
smoked salmon, capers, red onions, whipped cream cheese, cured egg yolk
Avocado Toast$18.00
grilled sourdough, lemon ricotta, avocado, heirloom tomatoes, red onion, pea shoots, sunflower seeds, cured egg yolk, sea salt, avocado oil
Bistro Brunch Board$27.00
pancakes, maple syrup, whipped salted butter, cherrywood smoked bacon, jammy eggs, fresh fruit, honey, bacon sausage, smoked salmon, whipped cream cheese, capers, red onion, cured egg yolk, petite bagels
Biscuits & Gravy Skillet$14.00
two eggs cooked to order, traditional sausage gravy, buttermilk biscuits

Sides

Biscuit$5.50
butter, jam
Everything Bagel$5.00
cream cheese
Bagel$5.00
cream cheese, jam
Petite Potato Pancakes$4.50
Vanilla Yogurt$7.00
granola, berries
White or Wheat Toast$3.50
butter, jam
Gluten Free Toast$5.50
whipped butter, jam
Fresh Fruit$7.00
Cherrywood Smoked Bacon$7.00
Chicken Sausage$3.75
Maple Pork Sausage$3.25
Bacon Sausage$8.00

Beverages

Juice$4.00
orange or apple
Milk$3.00
Chocolate Milk$3.00
Hot Tea$3.00
Coffee$3.00
free refills
Bistro Bloody Mary$9.00
Bistro Mimosa$9.00

What 597 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

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Neighborhood gem
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Great for outdoor dining
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Great for scenic views
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bistro on the Boulevard in Saint Joseph offers a delightful dining experience with "superb" service and "spectacular" food. Guests rave about the stunning lake views from the terrace. The menu boasts fresh, flavorful dishes, including standout seafood and a variety of delectable desserts. A perfect spot for special occasions and regular visits alike.

597 Reviews

D
Dennis
Tampa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great anniversary dinner in a beautiful spot. We indicated an anniversary on our OpenTable reservation and there was an anniversary card signed by the staff waiting for us at our table. Nice! Our server, Ann, was outstanding. Best of all, we had a special, crab cakes with a terrific sauce.
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Philip
Grand Rapids
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great redfish and mushroom pasta. Nice bottle of wine.
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Dana
Detroit
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice atmosphere! Great service. Food is always great!
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Crystal
VIP
Grand Rapids
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s a yearly tradition to attend Brunch with Santa and enjoy it every year. The Bistro has the real deal Santa and we appreciate the holiday fun we have there.
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mario
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant. One of the best in the area of St Joseph/Benton Harbor
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Elizabeth
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a wonderful dinner with Kyler, loved all the food and service
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M
Melissa
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing! I did not want to leave the hotel to go home. Dinner is always amazing. I never have less than an amazing experience.
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Scott
Naples
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional service and amazing food!We will return daily during our stay. Highly recommend.
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Ashley
Tampa
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was delicious the service was excellent! We thoroughly enjoyed our Anniversary dinner. We will be back more often in the future.
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Chris
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meal. Food was great and my wife has celiac and hers was great too
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FAQs

Bistro on the Boulevard - Saint Joseph offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (269) 983-3882.

Bistro on the Boulevard - Saint Joseph is rated 4.8 stars by 597 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bistro on the Boulevard - Saint Joseph

521 LAKE BOULEVARD, St. Joseph, MI 49085

Additional information

Neighborhood
Saint Joseph
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking may be difficult to find in during the summer months, please take into account time needed for parking.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Cheryl Bernacchi
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.bistroontheboulevard.com/
Phone number
(269) 983-3882

Bistro on the Boulevard - Saint Joseph

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Steak Salad

Halibut

Ribeye

Breakfast Mains

Banana Pancakes$13.00

Shakshuka$22.00

Stuffed French Toast$16.00

Classic French Toast$11.00

Steak & Eggs Bistro Style$23.00

Lobster Benedict$30.00

Bistro Omelet$17.00

Healthy Start$15.00

Classic Benedict$11.00

Bistro Quiche$13.00

Sunrise Breakfast$10.00

A Little of Everything Else

Chicken & Biscuit Sandwich$17.00

Bistro Breakfast Sandwich$11.00

Vegan Breakfast Sandwich$13.00

Everything Bagel & Lox$14.00

Avocado Toast$18.00

Bistro Brunch Board$27.00

Biscuits & Gravy Skillet$14.00

Sides

Biscuit$5.50

Everything Bagel$5.00

Bagel$5.00

Petite Potato Pancakes$4.50

Vanilla Yogurt$7.00

White or Wheat Toast$3.50

Gluten Free Toast$5.50

Fresh Fruit$7.00

Cherrywood Smoked Bacon$7.00

Chicken Sausage$3.75

Maple Pork Sausage$3.25

Bacon Sausage$8.00

Beverages

Juice$4.00

Milk$3.00

Chocolate Milk$3.00

Hot Tea$3.00

Coffee$3.00

Bistro Bloody Mary$9.00

Bistro Mimosa$9.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Does Bistro on the Boulevard - Saint Joseph offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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