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Bistro on the Boulevard - Saint Joseph, St. Joseph, MI

Bistro on the Boulevard - Saint Joseph

4.9
4.9
617 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighborhood gem
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.”

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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

What 617 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Best Overall

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Best Food

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Best Service

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Best Value

  • 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 "spectacular" dining experience with a "friendly and attentive" staff. Chef Cheryl's inventive dishes, like the "best bucatini on the planet," consistently impress. The restaurant boasts "excellent service," a "romantic ambiance," and a "stunning outdoor terrace" view. Perfect for special occasions and memorable evenings.

617 Reviews
  1. James VIP

    Chicago52 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a find! We found Bistro on Open Table and didn’t realize at the time that the restaurant was part of a hotel. Ann was our server and made certain we were well taken care of. Started with a martini each which was perfectly made and plentiful. I had a taste for bread and ordered the bread service. I thought at first that $7 for bread was a bit steep but getting several mini loaves, premium butter and jam justified the expense. My wife had the steak salad; the dressed greens were perfect and that steak was HUGE and enough to take home for another meal. I took a chance on the seafood fritto featured a medley of calamari, shrimp, scallops and veggies, all done in tempura batter and lightly deep fried. The order was more than I could finish so we brought the balance home to snack on. We highly recommend Bistro; the food was spot-on with reasonable pricing along with a few wild game meat options. Had I not chosen the bread service, I would have gone with the Iberico pork-haven’t had any since being in Spain last year!

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  2. Deb

    Grand Rapids1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistency is fundamental to great restaurants. Once again, we had a wonderful experience at the Bistro! The food, service, and ambiance were outstanding. Bistro on the Boulevard is our destination for family celebrations.

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  3. Marc VIP

    Chicago42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good choice for a nice dinning experience. We always enjoy their seasonal specials.

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  4. Andreas VIP

    Indiana3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, tasty and not heavy at all. We'll come back!

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  5. Eric

    Naples1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great and our server Ann did a outstanding job.

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  6. Raymond

    Grand Rapids1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the service was grand. Our waitress was very attentive and friendly. We were celebrating my husband's 50th birthday and we could not have picked a better place. They gave my husband a birthday card signed by the Bistro staff and a wonderful birthday dessert surprise. We will definitely dine with them again. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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  7. Katelyn

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a great date night restaurant in St Joe's. The food was amazing and the ambiance was amazing.

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  8. julie

    Chicago9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always delicious with great service. Thanks for another wonderful meal.

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  9. Dale

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, wonderful service. Have been there many times and have never been disappointed.

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  10. Bradford

    Grand Rapids33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another wonderful dining experience @ The Bistro in St. Joseph, MI. on Valentine's Day 2025! Chef Cheryl is remarkable and the dinner menu is outstanding! And the services and team members are excellent! Next visit to St. Joseph, MI., a must for a fantastic meal!

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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 4.9 stars by 617 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Bistro on the Boulevard - Saint Joseph

521 LAKE BOULEVARD, St. Joseph, MI 49085

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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
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