Bistro on the Boulevard - Saint Joseph

Name: Bistro on the Boulevard - Saint Joseph
Address: 521 LAKE BOULEVARD, St. Joseph, MI, United States, 49085
Telephone: (269) 983-3882
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

604 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

20 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 1 time today

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem

The Bistro on the Boulevard in downtown St. Joseph, Michigan, located within The Boulevard Inn, consistently fuses local flavors with a new approach to create an unforgettable celebration of cuisine.

Think of our experience as a gastronomical journey. You may either adventure through the diverse menu to one of our feature entrées, or explore the vast list of tapas to create your own memorable meal. Our ingredients are personally chosen for freshness, and our food is a reminder of the simplicity of high-quality cuisine.

From the bar, you may indulge in craft cocktails created in-house by our sensational staff as we let the finest spirits from local distilleries shine. Our draft beer list features a constantly changing lineup of Michigan’s craft brewers which produce some of the finest beers available. Wine Spectator has honored us with its coveted award of excellence for offering “one of the best restaurant wine lists in the world.”

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(269) 983-3882
Website
http://www.bistroontheboulevard.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Cheryl Bernacchi

Location
521 LAKE BOULEVARD, St. Joseph, MI 49085
Area
Saint Joseph
Parking details
Parking may be difficult to find in during the summer months, please take into account time needed for parking.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access

Popular dishes

Banana PancakesUSD 13.00
fresh sliced bananas, bananas foster syrup
ShakshukaUSD 22.00
fire roasted tomatoes, african spices, merquez (lamb sausage), baked eggs, grilled sourdough, goat cheese
Stuffed French ToastUSD 16.00
fresh blueberries, sweetened cream cheese, cinnamon streusel, maple pearls, blueberry syrup
Classic French ToastUSD 11.00
Steak & Eggs Bistro StyleUSD 23.00
beef medallions, sour cream mashed, caramelized onions, poached egg, hollandaise
Lobster BenedictUSD 30.00
poached lobster, fire roasted tomatoes, english muffin, yuzu hollandaise
Bistro OmeletUSD 17.00
applewood smoked bacon, fire roasted tomatoes, boursin cheese, scallions, choice of toast
Healthy StartUSD 15.00
egg white omelet, spinach, mushrooms, provolone, greek yogurt, salsa, choice of toast
Classic BenedictUSD 11.00
english muffin, canadian bacon, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce
Bistro QuicheUSD 13.00
fontina, spinach, caramelized onions, choice of toast
Sunrise BreakfastUSD 10.00
two eggs cooked to order, served with petite, potato pancakes, choice of toast

A Little of Everything Else

Chicken & Biscuit SandwichUSD 17.00
buttermilk brined, fried chicken thighs, cheddar, whipped sriracha honey
Bistro Breakfast SandwichUSD 11.00
sausage, egg, boursin cheese, buttermilk biscuit
Vegan Breakfast SandwichUSD 13.00
plant based sausage, daiya vegan cheddar, vegan egg style scramble, vegan pretzel bun
Everything Bagel & LoxUSD 14.00
smoked salmon, capers, red onions, whipped cream cheese, cured egg yolk
Avocado ToastUSD 18.00
grilled sourdough, lemon ricotta, avocado, heirloom tomatoes, red onion, pea shoots, sunflower seeds, cured egg yolk, sea salt, avocado oil
Bistro Brunch BoardUSD 27.00
pancakes, maple syrup, whipped salted butter, cherrywood smoked bacon, jammy eggs, fresh fruit, honey, bacon sausage, smoked salmon, whipped cream cheese, capers, red onion, cured egg yolk, petite bagels
Biscuits & Gravy SkilletUSD 14.00
two eggs cooked to order, traditional sausage gravy, buttermilk biscuits

Sides

BiscuitUSD 5.50
butter, jam
Everything BagelUSD 5.00
cream cheese
BagelUSD 5.00
cream cheese, jam
Petite Potato PancakesUSD 4.50
Vanilla YogurtUSD 7.00
granola, berries
White or Wheat ToastUSD 3.50
butter, jam
Gluten Free ToastUSD 5.50
whipped butter, jam
Fresh FruitUSD 7.00
Cherrywood Smoked BaconUSD 7.00
Chicken SausageUSD 3.75
Maple Pork SausageUSD 3.25
Bacon SausageUSD 8.00

Beverages

JuiceUSD 4.00
orange or apple
MilkUSD 3.00
Chocolate MilkUSD 3.00
Hot TeaUSD 3.00
CoffeeUSD 3.00
free refills
Bistro Bloody MaryUSD 9.00
Bistro MimosaUSD 9.00

What 604 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Best Overall
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Best Food
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Best Service
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Great for scenic views
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bistro on the Boulevard in Saint Joseph promises an "amazing" dining experience with "exceptional service" and "delicious" food. Guests rave about the beautiful holiday decor, "beautiful location" with lake views, and special touches like signed cards for celebrations. Regulars highlight the restaurant as a "neighborhood gem" with a consistently "fantastic" atmosphere.

604 Reviews

E
Elizabeth
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had a great meal, Bob our server was terrific! Can’t wait to return.
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Nathan
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food and service were great. Haven’t been in a while and we’re glad we went back. Interesting menu items and delicious too.
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Julie
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were celebrating a birthday. The Bistro staff signed a card and it was waiting for my husband. Lovely gesture. Two of the four people at our table have food allergies and the Chef and our server made sure the food was safe for us to eat. All of our appetizers and meals were delicious and the presentation very well done. We knew from previous visits that it can be noisy and difficult for conversation so we requested a quiet table and our request was honored. All in all a wonderful experience. Thank you!
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Mia
VIP
Chicago
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 10 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the best service!! I will say, the prices are a little high for St Joe, but not high in general. The amount of food and quality you receive is well worth the price in my opinion. Overall really great experience, and we will be back. Definitely a special occasion place, and not necessarily a staple in our rotation list of places to eat.
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Danielle
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The server was wonderful, a birthday celebration dinner made special. Noise level really high, the only down side. Food was so good, Blackened catfish!!! Yum.
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Wendy
Grand Rapids
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic meal, cocktails, and service. Beautiful Christmastime ambiance and decor. We live locally, so we have dined here often, but this time, at our server's suggestion, we tried 2 things we never had, which were amazing: the energizer salad and the Pacheri pasta. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
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Fran
VIP
Grand Rapids
73 reviews
5.0
73 reviews
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this restaurant. Service was good, my Halibut was delicious, our guests Walleye was very good but my husband said his lamb was just OK. You can’t beat this location during the holidays they light it up beautifully plus St Joseph bluff is lite up too! Would highly recommend for any celebration or just a nice dinner.
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Dennis
Tampa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great anniversary dinner in a beautiful spot. We indicated an anniversary on our OpenTable reservation and there was an anniversary card signed by the staff waiting for us at our table. Nice! Our server, Ann, was outstanding. Best of all, we had a special, crab cakes with a terrific sauce.
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Philip
Grand Rapids
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great redfish and mushroom pasta. Nice bottle of wine.
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Dana
Detroit
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice atmosphere! Great service. Food is always great!
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FAQs

Bistro on the Boulevard - Saint Joseph offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (269) 983-3882.

Bistro on the Boulevard - Saint Joseph is rated 4.8 stars by 604 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

20 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bistro on the Boulevard - Saint Joseph

521 LAKE BOULEVARD, St. Joseph, MI 49085

Additional information

Area
Saint Joseph
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking may be difficult to find in during the summer months, please take into account time needed for parking.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Cheryl Bernacchi
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.bistroontheboulevard.com/
Phone number
(269) 983-3882

Bistro on the Boulevard - Saint Joseph

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Steak Salad

Halibut

Ribeye

Breakfast Mains

Banana PancakesUSD 13.00

ShakshukaUSD 22.00

Stuffed French ToastUSD 16.00

Classic French ToastUSD 11.00

Steak & Eggs Bistro StyleUSD 23.00

Lobster BenedictUSD 30.00

Bistro OmeletUSD 17.00

Healthy StartUSD 15.00

Classic BenedictUSD 11.00

Bistro QuicheUSD 13.00

Sunrise BreakfastUSD 10.00

A Little of Everything Else

Chicken & Biscuit SandwichUSD 17.00

Bistro Breakfast SandwichUSD 11.00

Vegan Breakfast SandwichUSD 13.00

Everything Bagel & LoxUSD 14.00

Avocado ToastUSD 18.00

Bistro Brunch BoardUSD 27.00

Biscuits & Gravy SkilletUSD 14.00

Sides

BiscuitUSD 5.50

Everything BagelUSD 5.00

BagelUSD 5.00

Petite Potato PancakesUSD 4.50

Vanilla YogurtUSD 7.00

White or Wheat ToastUSD 3.50

Gluten Free ToastUSD 5.50

Fresh FruitUSD 7.00

Cherrywood Smoked BaconUSD 7.00

Chicken SausageUSD 3.75

Maple Pork SausageUSD 3.25

Bacon SausageUSD 8.00

Beverages

JuiceUSD 4.00

MilkUSD 3.00

Chocolate MilkUSD 3.00

Hot TeaUSD 3.00

CoffeeUSD 3.00

Bistro Bloody MaryUSD 9.00

Bistro MimosaUSD 9.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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