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Bistro on the Boulevard - Saint Joseph, St. Joseph, MI

Bistro on the Boulevard - Saint Joseph

4.7
4.7
592 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
8:00 pm
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Cheryl Bernacchi
  • 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

What 592 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Great for outdoor dining

  • 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 is a standout dining destination, offering "the best restaurant in all of southwest Michigan." Guests rave about its "exceptional quality of food, service, and ambiance." The stunning lake views and diverse menu, featuring dishes like steak salad and walleye, make every visit memorable.

592 Reviews
  1. Elizabeth

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a wonderful dinner with Kyler, loved all the food and service

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  2. Melissa

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! I did not want to leave the hotel to go home. Dinner is always amazing. I never have less than an amazing experience.

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  3. Scott

    Naples

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional service and amazing food!We will return daily during our stay. Highly recommend.

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  4. Ashley

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious the service was excellent! We thoroughly enjoyed our Anniversary dinner. We will be back more often in the future.

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  5. Chris

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal. Food was great and my wife has celiac and hers was great too

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  6. Catherine

    Detroit

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great menu. We did bread basket (nice crusty warm bread) halibut entree and grilled chicken breast sandwich. Well seasoned and cooked perfectly. Our server Ann was terrific

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  7. Danielle

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favs in town. The food is excellent and the customer service is just as great!

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  8. Monica

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time having dinner here and once again 5 stars! Both our server Tyler and the bartender who unfortunately I did not get his name did an excellent job. We will be back when we come to Saint Joseph Michigan again!

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  9. Jody

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely restaurant with good food and helpful, friendly staff.

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  10. ClaireS

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and cocktails but a little heavy and cheesy compared to the menu description and service input.

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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 4.7 stars by 592 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
8:00 pm
Booked 7 times 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
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