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Bistro on Main

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644 reviews
#2 of 51 Restaurants in Lexington
$$ - $$$, American, Contemporary, Vegetarian Friendly
8 N Main St, Lexington, VA 24450-2521
+1 540-464-4888
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Open Now:11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
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Sat, 11/23
8:00 PM

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4.5 644 reviews
#3 of 30 American in Lexington
#2 of 46 Restaurants in Lexington
Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2019 Winner
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8 N Main St, Lexington, VA 24450-2521
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SOUPS AND SALADS
Add to any salad: Chicken $4, Shrimp $5, Oysters $7, Salmon $6. Homemade Dressings: Ranch, Blue Cheese, Herbed Honey Vinaigrette, Poppy Seed, Ginger Soy or Balsamic Vinaigrette
Soup of the Day
cup or bowl of our homemade soup
Cup3
Bowl4
Soup and Salad
cup of our homemade soup and a house salad
6
Substitute the Bistro, Greek, or Caesar Salad for1
Bistro Salad
spring mix, sliced pears, almonds, goat cheese and poppy seed dressing
4
8
House Salad
romaine lettuce, carrots, red onion, sunflower seeds and homemade dressing
3
6
Caesar Salad
romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, croutons and romano cheese
4
8
Greek Salad
mixed greens & romaine lettuce, roasted red peppers, shaved red onions, kalamata olives, walnuts, feta cheese and balsamic vinaigrette
4
8
Almond-Encrusted Chicken and Spinach Salad
pan-seared almond-encrusted chicken breast, fresh spinach, homemade citrus vinaigrette
8
SIDES
Cheddar Grits
1.5
Fresh Fruit
2.25
Two eggs (your choice)
2
Bistro Potatoes
1.5
Applewood Smoked Bacon
3
BRUNCH ENTRÉES
Bistro Burger*
Polyface Farm ground beef, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, beer-battered fries
9
Add Bacon1
Add Sautéed Mushrooms Or Onions0.5
Shrimp and Grits
cheddar grits, mushrooms, scallions, garlic, white wine cream sauce
12
Belgian Waffle
your choice of strawberries or bananas topped with homemade whipped cream and maple syrup
7
Country Benedict
two poached eggs & country ham on an English muffin, hollandaise sauce, bistro potatoes, fresh fruit
10
Steak Benedict
two poached eggs & two 2 oz. filet mignons on an English muffin, hollandaise sauce, bistro potatoes, fresh fruit
12
Benedict Florentine
two poached eggs with grilled tomato & sautéed spinach on an English muffin, hollandaise sauce, bistro potatoes, fresh fruit
8
Cajun Omelet
andouille sausage, peppers, onions, mushrooms, cheddar and monterey jack cheese, Creole sauce, bistro potatoes, fresh fruit
8
Veggie Omelet
fresh tomatoes, peppers, onions, mushrooms, cheddar and monterey jack cheese, bistro potatoes, fresh fruit
7
Smoked Salmon Omelet
smoked salmon, capers, red onions, cream cheese, hollandaise sauce, bistro potatoes, fresh fruit
9
Breakfast Platter
two eggs cooked any style, bistro potatoes or cheddar grits, applewood bacon or sausage, fresh fruit
8
BEVERAGES
Sweet or Unsweet Iced Tea
1.75
Coke
1.75
Diet Coke
1.75
Sprite
1.75
Mr. Pibb
1.75
Hot Tea or Coffee
2.25
San Pellegrino
2.75
Hot Chocolate
3.5
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Upscale Casual Dining in the Heart of Downtown Lexington, Virginia.Featuring local products with a Southern flair. Intimate, casual atmosphere. Serving Brunch, Lunch and Dinner. Also offers catering. Reservations Recommended!
PRICE RANGE
$10 - $25
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
CUISINES
American, Contemporary
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Highchairs Available
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Reviewed 1 week ago
My favorite place to eat in Lexington

At there on Friday for lunch because they have fish and chips. The plate consisted of two nice size pieces of fish and ample fries. We have eaten there several times and every time the food was delicious and well prepared and presented.

Date of visit: November 2019
Thank wbl297
Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
Overpriced pasta with 3 bites chicken

Our waiter was great. My wife and I got the penne vodka each. We added the chicken for an additional $5. The portion of pasta small. Like it looked like an appetizer and not a main course! And my son got chicken fingers, (which were...More

Date of visit: November 2019
Thank nick203ct
Reviewed 3 weeks ago
Good, but not Amazing

We dined here while visiting Lexington. We had a reservation and were seated quickly. The ambiance was fine, but felt more like casual dining than what I had expected. Our waitress greeted us right away, but the exchange seemed sort of awkward and perfunctory -...More

Date of visit: October 2019
Thank Whitney M
Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
Lunch on a Friday

Please don’t visit this restaurant. It’s not because the food is bad it’s not, it’s delicious. It’s not because the service is bad,it’s not it’s excellent. It’s because you might actually have to meet the hostess/owner/manager. Beware!!! This woman has absolutely no business in the...More

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
Okay food, peculiar service

Stopped in here for lunch as a couple and had their soup of the day and a quesadilla. Food was ok but service was peculiar, wavering between initially ignoring us while we waited for a table and then becoming overly attentive and finally presenting us...More

Date of visit: October 2019
Thank AshinAmsterdam
Reviewed October 14, 2019
Busy, Lively, Fun, Good

We enjoyed a family dinner on a very busy Saturday night. The wait for our reservation was only a minute or two. The hostess was lovely and attentive. The waitress did a fine job on a challenging evening, but was a little strained with a...More

Date of visit: October 2019
Thank Elizabeth C
Reviewed September 21, 2019 via mobile
Generally Fantastic but Menu Changes Not

Well, one of my wife’s favorite duck dish was paired with collard greens. Not the best. Duck was over cooked at medium well. I had fish and chips, very greasy. Generally this is a four star. Not this time .

Date of visit: June 2019
Thank davidgB1414UX
Reviewed September 19, 2019
Busy and good

The Bistro on Main is fairly upscale. We went on a Saturday night of a busy weekend. The service was OK, but not great. It appeared as if there were one or two waiters and five or six water pourers or expediters. We waited 15...More

Date of visit: September 2019
Thank Peter M
Reviewed September 15, 2019
Very good food, atmostphere

Dinner here was very nice. We ordered the trout and the grilled salmon. Both entrees were very good, fresh and served hot. Service was very good and very fast. Our waiter was attentive and very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend this restaurant.

Date of visit: September 2019
Thank howlin12013
Reviewed September 9, 2019
Another Amazing Meal

We made a last minute reservation here through Open Table for 6:00 PM on a Saturday night and were happy to get it. We arrived on time and were seated at a prime window table with Medea as our server... and took our drink orders...More

Date of visit: September 2019
Thank Hokie67
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Dorothy M
March 28, 2017|
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Response from Bistro-on-Main | Property representative |
Hello, Thank you for your interest. We are open for Easter Sunday Brunch until 2:00 but will be featuring some more lunch/dinner specials for Easter. If you are interested, please call or make a reservation online (we... More
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November 14, 2016|
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Response from Bistro-on-Main | Property representative |
Hi Kathleen, I will let our chef know that you are vegan and will be dining with us on the 17th. I have your reservation and we look forward to seeing you. Thank you,
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Lori Z
August 28, 2016|
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Response from Ruth R | Reviewed this property |
I don't know, but they are open on Tuesdays, which some others nearby are not.
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