Mission Bistro

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   Trish VIP

   Los Angeles23 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Dishes were fine but could’ve been better in taste for the price.
   

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   Safira

   Central Coast2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Mission Bistro: Our Home Away from Home There are restaurants, and then there are places that feel like home. Mission Bistro is the latter for us. Every time we walk through their doors, we are met with warmth, kindness, and a level of hospitality that is simply unmatched. It’s not just about the food (which is always incredible); it’s about how they make us feel. From the servers to the management, and even the owners, everyone at Mission Bistro goes above and beyond to create an experience that lingers long after the last bite. They greet us like old friends, anticipate our needs, and make every visit special. It’s rare to find a place where you feel this seen and appreciated. On our most recent visit, something truly heartwarming happened—someone paid for our meal. It was an unexpected and beautiful moment, one that only added to the magic that Mission Bistro creates. It’s a place that attracts good people, fosters kindness, and reminds us of the joy that comes from sharing a meal with those we love. We can’t say enough good things about this place. It’s not just a restaurant to us—it’s a little pocket of joy in our lives. We are so grateful for the food, the atmosphere, and most of all, the people who make it so special. Mission Bistro, thank you for always making us feel like family.
   

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   Tony

   Central Coast4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of the best dining experiences in the Central Coast. Will definitely be back.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A fabulous dinner, staff is friendly and the food was delicious.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Central Coast1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 28 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a fantastic time at Mission Bistro. The service was outstanding, and the food was absolutely amazing. We enjoyed everything from the fresh salad and bread with California olive oil, to the chanterelle mushroom appetizer. Our entrees were equally delicious—crab cakes, swordfish, and black cod, all cooked to perfection. The dessert was the perfect ending to our meal—scrumptious! We truly enjoyed every minute of our dinner and would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for an unforgettable dining experience! Thank you so much! The Quail and Olive Team from Carmel Valley village, CA! Feel free to personalize it further with any specific details about the service or ambiance that stood out to you!
   

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   Alena

   San Diego4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 22 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This place is amazing! The food was incredible. I came here with my dog and they offered a dog menu!
   

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   Jean VIP

   San Francisco690 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 20 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Mission Bistro is located in the old Bouchee space, and carries on the tradition of excellent French food and wine in Carmel-by-the-Sea. The beet salad was amazing but also large; best shared between two people. Both the swordfish and the bouillabaise were Provencal versions, and excellent. The roasted red pepper rouille (NOT the awful American red bell peppers) which accompanied the swordfish was outstanding. Spouse loves seafood stews and said this was one of the best versions of bouillabaise he's received in recent years. Service is friendly and charming; we were happy to see Mission Bistro serves lunch as well as dinner. It can be very hard to find good restaurants open for lunch these days, and we will definitely be keeping this place on our list for both lunch and dinner. The dinner menu listed several dishes not available at lunchtime, so a good reason to return on our next trip!
   

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   Kristine VIP

   Alabama56 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 18 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We celebrated our granddaughters birthday here and absolutely loved the vibe. Attractively decorated (loved the art works), very comfortable seating, and excellent service. My husband I I shared a Caesar salad which had super crisp romaine, not all that green leafy romaine that’s everywhere now. The dressing was perfect. We then split the Wagyu special. It was my first time trying Wagyu beef and our server mentioned it was American Wagyu, not Japanese. Sadly it was a very chewy piece of meat but the sauce was delicious as were the greens. We split a nice bottle of Pinot Grigio (we are not red drinkers) and again, our server was helpful and suggested one for us. Perfection! Our granddaughter ordered the Steak Frites and we tried hers and it was much more tender than ours. The fries were delish! She was treated to gelato for dessert. I would definitely return!
   

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   Carmelo

   Los Angeles43 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 17 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food and super friendly owner that makes you feel at home. The Cod is amazing and beet salad is awesome. Really enjoyed dining here, must stop when in Carmel.
   

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    Eduardo

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Just great overall!! We had the Swordfish (Amazing), Bread appetizers (Amazing) and the Beet Salad (Amazing, and I hate beets)
    

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