The "Pay it Forward" concept is fantastic! Three of us had lunch there and the food was great, and the volunteer waitresses friendly and helpful. It's so nice to know that the little extra we added will help someone else who can't afford the meal....I wish we lived closer because this little restaurant is a place well worth visiting over and over.More
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We had the burger and the tuna salad and both were great. The special aspect of this restaurant is that my meal fed someone who could not afford a meal. Please go visit this restaurant and pay it forward! Blessings.
Having been engaged in the non-profit sector for the past 15 years I am well aware that some non-profits assume their noble mission provides them with leeway in performance, service or quality. Not so Bistro 163. Yes, the mission is inspiring and progressive but please,...just go for the food. This is one of Port Clinton's best restaurants. My hope is that they can expand to offer dinner as well. Well done and thank you!More
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It was a wonderful dining experience. The food is great. It is primarily staffed by volunteers. The ambiance is warm. The bill payment is donation only so one can "pay forward" for those people less fortunate and not able to pay for a decent meal.
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Bistro 163 is delightful! We are here visiting and it was recommended by friends that have s second home nearby. Friendly wait staff of volunteers made great recommendations on menu items. We will definitely be back!
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This is one of my favorite little gems of a restaurant. First, the food is just outstanding! Our family split the the Spinach Artichoke Flatbread, Pecan Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad, Burger, Grilled Cheese - and each was absolutely delightful - flavorful with their own unique...flair! Second, the service was just amazing. We had a volunteer couple serving us and they chatted with us about the local community, the concept for the restaurant, and were absolutely wonderful to meet. It felt like coming over to your best friends house for dinner - warm and inviting! And lastly - their approach to the community - from sustainable foods to their 'pay it forward' concept with suggested meal prices is just a wonderful way to come together as a community. I can't recommend this little bistro enough!More
I love this restaurant and everything about it. Good to know before you go... it's a pay it forward restaurant. The chef is spectacular, and the wait staff are all volunteers. You can make a charitable, tax deductible contribution, and/or leave a tip. All tips...and contributions go toward feeding programs. The food is delicious. My personal favorite is the salmon in a bag, made with white wine, bitter and lemons and a really nice side salad. The cost for this meal is $8. A bargain!More
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I wish we lived closer to Port Clinton so we could patronize this establishment on a regular basis. They have a great mission statement as a pay it forward establishment. Their food exceeds any expectations!!
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This place is unbelievable and the food fantastic. We have a cottage up here and are always looking for good places to eat. The concept of giving back is great. We will be going back often.
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My wife and I stopped by today having found Bistro 163 on Yelp. It deserves all the good reviews it's gotten there. The restaurant is a non-profit that will feed people in return for their volunteering at the restaurant. Menu prices are "suggested". Don't let...any of this steer you away. The restaurant is well appointed, the service is great, and the food is even better. My wife had the chicken salad plate and I had the Bistro Burger. Both were above average. The restaurant my be a bit difficult to find for out-of-towners. Our Google directions took us to the apartments next door. Bistro 163 is in an old strip mall next to the police station. We'd recommend Bistro 163 to anyone.More
Thank you, George, for your review! We're glad you found us and enjoyed your lunch...