R Bistro

4.7

78 Reviews

$31 to $50

Bistro

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 8 times today

Good for business meals
Good for groups
Neighborhood gem

Chef Misty Rider has returned to the Fairhope area with signature dishes like Crawfish Gravy and a dark roux authentic Creole Gumbo. Her recipes have won awards in the Gulf Coast area from local papers to the notorious TripAdvisors Travelers' Choice Award honoring only 10% of restaurants in the world. For two years running, R Bistro has been a spot of luxury to local and visiting epicures alike. So please join us for a relaxing, whimsical atmosphere of great service and amazing food in her quaint, yet sophisticated bistro near the Fairhope pier. We hope to see you soon!

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Bistro, American, French American
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(251) 517-7252
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Misty Rider

Location
19270 Scenic Hwy 98, Fairhope, AL 36532-6825
Neighborhood
Fairhope
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Shrimp and Slaw$16.00
R smoked tomato glaze
Nicoise$20.00
Seared ahi tuna, new potatoes, Haricots verts, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, egg, capers
Classic Spinach $10.00
Egg slices, cheddar cheese, red onion, mushroom, bacon bits, R honey mustard
Bistro Salad$15.00
Baby arugula, roasted asparagus, red pepper, shaved Asiago, aged balsamic, evoo
Brussel Sprout Truffle Caesar$15.00
Chicken Paillard $20.00
Olive tapenade, fresh green salad, almonds, roasted tomato, with roasted garlic vinaigrette dressing
Housemade Quiche $15.00
With bistro salad
-ADD- to any salad: 4 oz Salmon, Chicken, or Shrimp$8.00

Sandwiches

Salmon Sliders $16.00
Ground fresh salmon burger, sesame soy aioli, lettuce, tomato, brioche, sweet potato frites
Tenderloin Sliders $18.00
Sliced seasoned eel tenderloin, srirache aioli, caramelized onions, Asiago, brioche, pommes frites
Croque Monsieur $18.00
Fresh baked croissant, french ham, creole mustard, smothered in bechemel and Gruyère cheese, French herb salad
Croque Madame $20.00
Add egg to Croque Madame

Plats Principaux

Signature Crawfish Gravy Petit$8.00
With housemade buttermilk biscuits
Signature Crawfish Gravy Grande$12.00
With housemade buttermilk biscuits
Downtown Oysters $22.00
Creamy orzo, roasted red pepper, button mushrooms, fried oysters, roasted tomato glaze.
Beef Tenderloin Stroganoff $20.00
Jasmine rice orzo Pilaf, puff pastry crust
Bronzed Salmon Petit$20.00
Roasted vegetables, champagne dill sauce
Bronzed Salmon Grande$35.00
Roasted vegetables, champagne dill sauce.
Shrimp and Grits Petit$18.00
Smoked Gouda grits, shrimp, roasted peppers,mushrooms, crawfish gravy
Shrimp and Grits Grande$25.00
Smoked Gouda grits, shrimp, roasted peppers, mushrooms, crawfish gravy.
Steak Frites $42.00
Filet mignon au poivre style, R Bourbon molasses sauce, served with a side of pommes frites

A la carte

Pommes frites$7.00
Slaw with R tomato glaze$5.00
Sautéed spinach $5.00
Roasted vegetables $7.00
Smoked Gouda grits $5.00
Sweet frites $5.00
Haricots verts $5.00

Beverages

Soda $3.50
Iced tea $3.50
Coffee
Espresso$4.00
Latte$5.00
Cappuccino$5.00
Hot tea$3.50
Pelligrino$5.00
Fiji water $5.00

What 78 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Mobile
Great for brunch
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Good for groups
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Healthy
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Neighborhood gem
Mobile
Great for outdoor dining
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Lively
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Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Value
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Great for brunch
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Good for groups
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Healthy
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Neighborhood gem
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Great for fine wines
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

R Bistro is a culinary gem in Baldwin County, renowned for its "best Bloody Mary" and exceptional service. Patrons rave about the delicious food, from the flavorful duck confit to the fresh seafood. The ambiance is enhanced by live jazz, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere. "highly recommend" this Fairhope favorite!

78 Reviews

B
Brenda
Mobile
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was wonderful. Service was great. This was our second time. We had been talking about going back since our first visit last month. The fresh baked bread and the stroganoff are amazing.
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Lee
VIP
New York City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was very good. Our server, Austin, did a great job!
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Victoria
Mississippi
6 reviews
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Not worth the money. Cold,undercooked food and service was poor. The restaurant is very dark .We didn’t not have a good experience the first time , so we thought maybe it’s better, it was not. Do not recommend.
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Judith
VIP
Mobile
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, an excellent experience! Food is outstanding, ambience is perfect!
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Ashley
San Francisco
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This some of the best food in the area!! All seafood is local and cooked to perfection! The service is warm and friendly and the atmosphere is relaxing. It is always one of our first stops when we hit town. It is a "Must" on your next night out!
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Lee
VIP
New York City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We have followed R Bistro from the location downtown. Everyone enjoyed their dinner…biggest hits were the BBQ shrimp appetizer and the soft shell crab entree.
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Tristan
Mobile
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful, first date experience, amazing live music, amazing food.
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Megan
VIP
Fayetteville
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely dinner that started with a heart of gem wedge- maybe the best wedge salad I’ve eaten with the large piece of pork belly. Then dinner was the filet which was cooked perfectly and delish spinach and potatoes. Additionally, we had the chicken with pappardelle. This was also cooked perfectly and very tender meat. This dish was rather large and plenty of left overs. Concluded with a piece of the bread pudding served warm with a caramel sauce. Would definitely dine again.
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Melinda
Wilmington
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was absolutely divine! Service was great! We sat on the patio with our dachshund and everyone was so kind and polite. Absolutely returning when we visit family again!
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Jenny
Mobile
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
It was a first and wonderful experience. Will definitely go back again!
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FAQs

R Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (251) 517-7252.

R Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 78 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 21, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

19270 Scenic Hwy 98, Fairhope, AL 36532-6825

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Fairhope
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Bistro, American, French American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Misty Rider
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Phone number
(251) 517-7252

R Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Hors D’oeuvre

Walnut Pimento Cheese$12.00

Paté de Maison$10.00

Barbecue Shrimp $18.00

Crawfish Beignets $14.00

Caramelized Onion Gratin $16.00

Crawfish Macaroni and Cheese$15.00

Escar-Oysters $16.00

Soupes

Gumbo Cup$8.00

Gumbo Bowl $12.00

Soup du Jour Cup$8.00

Soup du Jour Bowl$12.00

French Onion Soup$15.00

Salades

Shrimp and Slaw$16.00

Nicoise$20.00

Classic Spinach $10.00

Bistro Salad$15.00

Brussel Sprout Truffle Caesar$15.00

Chicken Paillard $20.00

Housemade Quiche $15.00

-ADD- to any salad: 4 oz Salmon, Chicken, or Shrimp$8.00

Sandwiches

Salmon Sliders $16.00

Tenderloin Sliders $18.00

Croque Monsieur $18.00

Croque Madame $20.00

Plats Principaux

Signature Crawfish Gravy Petit$8.00

Signature Crawfish Gravy Grande$12.00

Downtown Oysters $22.00

Beef Tenderloin Stroganoff $20.00

Bronzed Salmon Petit$20.00

Bronzed Salmon Grande$35.00

Shrimp and Grits Petit$18.00

Shrimp and Grits Grande$25.00

Steak Frites $42.00

A la carte

Pommes frites$7.00

Slaw with R tomato glaze$5.00

Sautéed spinach $5.00

Roasted vegetables $7.00

Smoked Gouda grits $5.00

Sweet frites $5.00

Haricots verts $5.00

Beverages

Soda $3.50

Iced tea $3.50

Coffee

Espresso$4.00

Latte$5.00

Cappuccino$5.00

Hot tea$3.50

Pelligrino$5.00

Fiji water $5.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does R Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is R Bistro restaurant rated?

Is R Bistro currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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