Bistro Off Broad - Winder, Georgia

Michael Long

10/2024

How this place can still be horrible a year later is beyond me.
These people that review this place and give it 5 stars, MUST be reviewing for the prices they paid alone. This food is terrible.

Over cooked fish, How do you over cook Trout to shoe leather? Burnt and greasy squash blossom (for the 2nd time), Gnocchi that's chewy and doused in a too rich of a sauce. And some soup like Shrimp appetizer that defies any comprehension that was flavorless.

See photo's (last 4).

8/2023

This place has recently started to let us down. High prices, meager portions of substandard fare. See Photos'.

It's edible, But just not worth the service, Money or time.

PRE 2023 review's:

We love this place. IDK, maybe our 4th or so time going there? The Chef is always inventive and thoughtful on what he puts on the menu. He seems to nail seasonal and trendy items at the same time.

This time was as good or better than the previous.... Had the bread service, PEI mussels, Ribeye steak, Chicken livers and the Carbonara pasta. Plus A few drinks each....

Man those mussels, We love what he does with them and enjoy them every time we are there. LMAO, those chicken livers... reminded me of the ones I make for myself at home, Only better. The sauce he serves with them? AND the whole presentation.... well worth the money....The wife had the pasta... I've had carbonara at numerous other places and i can say this is worth the price and then some.

IDK, bad news here... for $50 bucks? The steak just didn't seem worth it. See the photo for live perspective ... But the actual eating....It was NOT a $50 dollar steak. It had good flavor, but no real marbling or fat to make it more moist and tender. All and all, kind of a let down. And to make matters worse.. the cooks over salted and over cooked it. I realize carry over cooking and all.... this was not that by any stretch. IDK for $50 you really do expect more.

For $190 (with tip)... worth it. Just don't get the steak!!!!

Jamel Dawson

I ate here on 2 different evenings. Both times were simply wonderful. Ashley, Gene and the bartender were very friendly and attentive. I felt so relaxed while I was there as well. The food was AMAZING! I would definitely visit again if I’m in the area. It was a very pleasant experience. Highly recommended! Thanks again!

J Long

What a classy place! it was awesome! Farm to table food which I love supporting local farms!! The schnitzel was great and the German potato salad awesome! My date had the shrimp and grits and she said it was phenomenal! Then the dessert with the scoop or cookies and cream ice cream with espresso poured over the top was outta this world!! Thank you bistro off broad! Best first date ever

corey bonzey

came out for some drinks with friends and had the most incredible waitress ever! Ashley is amazing, fast and so professional! highly recommend if you haven't been before! we will most certainly be back

Katie Moore

Delicious! Very high end and it was pretty expensive but it's farm to table so all fresh and locally sourced ingredients. It was our Wedding Anniversary so we splurged and wanted to try something new than our usual date night place, which is Longhorns! Our server Gabriella was amazing! A great choice for a special occasion!

Rotten Potat

Good food, friendly servers, and pretty interior! I had a lunch today with a friend who is leaving for a study abroad. Had a nice chat over yummy dishes, and it was a really pleasant experience! Was very happy with the chicken salad croissant and the side salad. I highly recommend the earl grey crème brûlée with a cup of coffee after your meal. I am pretty picky about my coffee, but the coffee I had today post lunch much exceeded what I had expected, to say the least!

Susan Graham

Wow! I didn't expect a farm-to-table restaurant or five star dining! The service was impeccable and the food was absolutely delicious! My husband got a Mediterranean sea bass cooked as a whole fish, with beets. This was the best fish I've ever tasted. It was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The seasonings were so well matched to each dish that they seemed made for each other. I got a pork chops dish that far exceeded my expectations in all but one way. It was from an Iberian wild boar, which is raised in north Georgia. The taste was incredible. As with the fish, the seasonings were perfect for the meat. It was a little tough to chew, I imagine because it's a wild type, and I didn't expect that. The taste was so good that I didn't mind, though. Regular pork chops definitely don't have that much flavor. Last but not least, they really listened about my drink. I enjoy dark, smooth, rich beer such as Dragon's Milk. They didn't have that or Innis & Gunn. Two of the waiters worked together to find the perfect beer. I now have a new favorite, Koko Buni Milk Porter by an Athens, Georgia brewery, Creature Comforts. One of the best restaurant experiences ever! You should try it! Save up for it, though. It's not cheap in any way.

melanie obregon

came here and was so shocked by the prices. however, this is a great place for a date night or a girls night out. don't come unless you have a floating benjamin around. my good friend took me here when i turned 21 so that i can have my first drink. it was absolutely delicious. we had the drink "rosy cheeks." the food was divine too. loved the brie cheese platter. i recommend coming when they have their drinks at half price.