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O'Brien's Bistro, Pensacola, FL

O'Brien's Bistro

4.7 (481)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
4350 Bayou Blvd, Suite 8, Pensacola, FL 32503

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
Voted -Best Locally Owned & Best Casual Dining Restaurant in Pensacola by VIP Pensacola Magazine readers poll.

A small locally owned restaurant where great food is paired with great wine.
O’Brien's Bistro is one of the few restaurants in Pensacola truly owned and operated by the chef!

Our menu items are just some of the flavor combinations we have created. Our kitchen staff will try to accommodate menu changes or requests you may have. Our goal is if the ingredients are on the pages of our menu, we can cook it your way, well, of course, within reason!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Bistro, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 481 people are saying

O'Brien's Bistro 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

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

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Pensacola

    Best Food

  • Pensacola

    Best Service

  • Pensacola

    Best Value

  • Pensacola

    Good for groups

  • Pensacola

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Pensacola

    Great for fine wines

  • Pensacola

    Romantic

  • Pensacola

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
O'Brien's Bistro offers "impeccable service" and "phenomenal food," making it a "go-to spot" in Pensacola. Highlights include the blackened salmon Caesar salad and black bean soup. While some guests felt portions were small or experienced service hiccups, the "quiet atmosphere" and "lively" dining options remain inviting for many.
481 Reviews
  1. Craig VIP

    Tallahassee1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    O’Brien’s bistro, though unassuming from their location and appearance, has some of the best food in Pensacola. I have not found scallops that can match theirs. Their dedication to the quality of the food is outstanding and their menu is always on point and the food is never pretentious.

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  2. Albert

    Tallahassee19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience, as always. Food on point, service impeccable. A real go-to spot.

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  3. Stacey

    Tallahassee3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to O’Brien’s for brunch on Mother’s Day. Jackie was fabulous. The food was phenomenal. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. 

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  4. Jean VIP

    Tallahassee9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, O’Brien’s was wonderful. My Caesar salad topped with blackened salmon was perfect! Their black beans soup is the best I have found in Pensacola.

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  5. sharon VIP

    Mobile1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 24 April 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This used to be my favorite restaurant for decades. My last 3 dining experiences were only so so. The food quality has declined greatly over the last few months but the prices are the same or higher. Our server was very good. So disappointing. Won’t be a go to for date night anymore:(

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  6. Jack VIP

    St. Louis14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There for lunch. Service was great. Specials were thoughtful and the food was excellent. Lot of choices on the menu. I had Cape Cobb Salad and was more than I could eat. My lunch partner had cauliflower soup and toasted chicken sandwich. Highly recommended.

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  7. Dave

    Tallahassee30 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 19 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service was good. This is that one place that people seem to forget about, but is always going to be a very good time. Prices are reasonable too! The only odd thing was the Oysters Rockefeller; it was not served inside the shell, but inside a dish with shell shapes, but there was hardly any oyster for all of the parmesan cheese.

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  8. Beverly

    Tallahassee2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome as always! The food snd service was excellent.

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  9. Jean VIP

    Tallahassee9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, our brunch at O’Brien’s Bistro was wonderful!

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  10. Jesse

    Tallahassee3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my top favorite restaurants in Pensacola!!!

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FAQs

O'Brien's Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (850) 477-9120.

O'Brien's Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 481 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for O'Brien's Bistro

4350 Bayou Blvd, Suite 8, Pensacola, FL 32503

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    12th Ave and Bayou Blvd.
  • Area
    Pensacola
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Bistro, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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