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Bistro Bobette

1209 E. Cary St., Richmond, VA 23219 (Formerly Bouchon)
804.225.9116
Ranked #6 of 1,010 restaurants in Richmond
4.5 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
Price range: INR1,680 - INR1,680
Cuisines: Bistro
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: South 12th
Description: Bistro Bobette, Richmond's first authentic French Bistro serving comfort food in Historic Shockoe Slip. Our atmosphere is lively,chic casual and we strive to provide our guests with the utmost in professional service and quality cuisine. We utilize local,organic seasonal ingredients. Menu includes classic French fare, steak frites, mussels, quiche, homemade soups, charcuterie, tartare, escargots, house made terrines/pate, salads, fish and meats. All desserts are homemade. Specials change daily. Menu changes monthly . 3 course Chef's Pre Fixe nightly from 5-6. for 22. Special Bar Bites available nightly.
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2012 NEW

My husband and I took our grandchildren, 11 and 13, to dinner here on a Tuesday night, and we all loved the food. The trout with green beans was luscious as was the steak frites and escargots. Cheese plate was exceptional as well as the desserts. We all loved the food, the atmosphere and the delightful hosts.

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merrimack, nh
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Great place for lunch if you like escargots and a small steak with Baernaise. Steak is not a filet, so don't get it rare or medium rare. Wine list needs lots of work, everything is high end. Worth a visit but maybe not a repeat.

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Naperville, Illinois
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

Dined as part of two couples unfamiliar with Richmond being from the Chicago area and the other couple from New York. Very nice setting, unrushed, excellent and knowledgeable waiter and the food was well above our expectations. None of us were disappointed though we each had a different entre. Definitely recommended.

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Berryville
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Outstanding!! The sweetbreads were wonderful as was the Foie Gras. The special entree of the evening was Soft Shell Crabs...so good!! The Creme Brulee is as good as it gets as is their housemade ice cream. The wait staff is so attentive and friendly. Everything was perfect and all of this while serving a packed house on a Saturday night.

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

I travel a lot for work and one of the perks is enjoying a great meal out. I chose this place because of the excellent reviews and proximity to my hotel. I was very dissapointed. The food was so salty, that I really couldn't eat it. The waiter checked on me right after I got my meal and before I... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

Loved the food, the service! Tres bon! They had a special menu for the French film festival and everything we tasted there was absolutely divine.

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Tenafly, New Jersey
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

Very well prepared cuisine served professionally in a tastefully decorated space in a converted old warehouse with brick walls and high ceilings and nice modern art.

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Weston, Florida
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
69 helpful votes 69 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

Our evening could not have been more special. We love the atmosphere, the service, and the food. The chef is French, yet manages to keep the food light and delicious. Wendy, his wife, oversees the dining room. She is extremely welcoming and friendly and makes sure you are always happy. A great find!

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Sudbury, Massachusetts
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

Both my husband and I loved the food here. I had the pork medallions and my husband had fish. Both were prepared to perfection. The atmosphere was particularly nice and the wait staff was helpful in selecting our meal.

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Richmond, Virginia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012 via mobile

Warm, inviting atmosphers. Service is impeccable; the owner also came out to introduce herself and to see how our evening was going. Salad was okay but bread and main courses were delicious! I had the ribeye and my fiancé had the pork medallions and duck confit. Both were so good! Waiter said that everything is made on site. Creme brûlée... More

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