Bistro on Main

4.8 (578)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

8 N Main St, Lexington, VA 24450-2521

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2 people

30 May 2025

May 2025

19:00

Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions

Bistro On Main is an American food outlet serving contemporary flavors. Within walking distance from downtown, the place has a country style charm with warm ambience and friendly atmosphere. The restaurant has a casual setup and comfortable seating arrangement with cozy corners. Bistro On Main is a good place to dine out with friends, family and go on a date.

Bistro On Main has a full alcohol bar to enjoy the fine selection of drinks with a diverse palate.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 am Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(540) 464-4888
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
8 N Main St, Lexington, VA 24450-2521
Area
Lexington
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 578 people are saying

Bistro on Main reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Virginia
Best Overall
Virginia
Contemporary American
Shenandoah Valley
Best Overall
Shenandoah Valley
Best Food
Shenandoah Valley
Best Service
Shenandoah Valley
Best Ambience
Shenandoah Valley
Best Value
Shenandoah Valley
Good for groups
Shenandoah Valley
Healthy
Shenandoah Valley
Neighbourhood gem
Shenandoah Valley
Great for fine wines
Shenandoah Valley
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bistro on Main is a culinary gem in Lexington, celebrated for its "great food, great service, and wonderful hosts." The restaurant boasts a "cozy downtown atmosphere" with an extensive menu featuring nightly specials and a well-curated wine and cocktail selection. Diners rave about the "excellent" shrimp and grits and attentive service.

578 Reviews

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Kwavi
Atlanta2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Great service. We all enjoyed our meal. My favorite place to eat in Lexington
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John
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall, this was the best dining experience we had during our 3 days in Lexington. We had the gumbo and the special for that day, which was Shark on a rice/vegetable combination. For desert, the bread-pudding really impressed my son. He was still talking about it on the way home.
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Bruce
Richmond11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just the place where locals and visitors share wonderful dishes and interesting stories.
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Bruce
Richmond11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great place for a great dining experience! The best bartender, pleasant servers, top chefs, and caring owners.
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mary
Chicago4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and just the right amount of attention from server!
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katy
Atlanta7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was such a good meal all around. The baked brie, beer bread, crab cake and forbidden rice along with the perfectly cooked ribeye made for a great way to celebrate my birthday ! Will definitely be back snd recommend to anyone wanting that special, one of a kind meal.
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Linda
Kansas City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Bistro is a jewel in Lexington. Reservations almost always a necessity. Good food, great service.
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Bruce
Richmond11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly owners, great chef, pleasant bartender and really good servers.
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Martha
Richmond1 review
5.0
Dined on 3 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a wonderful restaurant with delicious food. Looking forward to having another opportunity to eat there.
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Terry VIP
Baltimore53 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent dining experience! High marks all around!
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FAQs

Bistro on Main offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (540) 464-4888.

Bistro on Main is rated 4.8 stars by 578 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 6 times today

8 N Main St, Lexington, VA 24450-2521

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Lexington
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 am Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Phone number
(540) 464-4888

Bistro on Main

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

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What 578 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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How is Bistro on Main restaurant rated?

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