R Bistro

4.7

80 Reviews

$31 to $50

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2 people

26 Dec 2024

22:30

Booked 13 times today

Good for business meals
Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem

Chef Misty Rider has returned to the Fairhope area with signature dishes like Crawfish Gravy and a dark roux authentic Creole Gumbo. Her recipes have won awards in the Gulf Coast area from local papers to the notorious TripAdvisors Travelers' Choice Award honoring only 10% of restaurants in the world. For two years running, R Bistro has been a spot of luxury to local and visiting epicures alike. So please join us for a relaxing, whimsical atmosphere of great service and amazing food in her quaint, yet sophisticated bistro near the Fairhope pier. We hope to see you soon!

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Bistro, American, French American
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(251) 517-7252
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Misty Rider

Location
19270 Scenic Hwy 98, Fairhope, AL 36532-6825
Area
Fairhope
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Walnut Pimento CheeseUS$12.00
Paté de MaisonUS$10.00
Red onion confit
Barbecue Shrimp US$18.00
French baguette
Crawfish Beignets US$14.00
Charred corn tomato tarter
Caramelized Onion Gratin US$16.00
House fried tortilla chips
Crawfish Macaroni and CheeseUS$15.00
Escar-Oysters US$16.00
Baked with spinach and lemon

Soupes

Gumbo CupUS$8.00
New Orleans style flavor, dark roux, okra, duck, conecuh sausage.
Gumbo Bowl US$12.00
New Orleans style flavor,dark roux,okra,duck, conecuh sausage.
Soup du Jour CupUS$8.00
Cream of Mushroom - limited time
Soup du Jour BowlUS$12.00
Cream of Mushroom - limited time
French Onion SoupUS$15.00

Salades

Shrimp and SlawUS$16.00
R smoked tomato glaze
NicoiseUS$20.00
Seared ahi tuna, new potatoes, Haricots verts, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, egg, capers
Classic Spinach US$10.00
Egg slices, cheddar cheese, red onion, mushroom, bacon bits, R honey mustard
Bistro SaladUS$15.00
Baby arugula, roasted asparagus, red pepper, shaved Asiago, aged balsamic, evoo
Brussel Sprout Truffle CaesarUS$15.00
Chicken Paillard US$20.00
Olive tapenade, fresh green salad, almonds, roasted tomato, with roasted garlic vinaigrette dressing
Housemade Quiche US$15.00
With bistro salad
-ADD- to any salad: 4 oz Salmon, Chicken, or ShrimpUS$8.00

Sandwiches

Salmon Sliders US$16.00
Ground fresh salmon burger, sesame soy aioli, lettuce, tomato, brioche, sweet potato frites
Tenderloin Sliders US$18.00
Sliced seasoned eel tenderloin, srirache aioli, caramelized onions, Asiago, brioche, pommes frites
Croque Monsieur US$18.00
Fresh baked croissant, french ham, creole mustard, smothered in bechemel and Gruyère cheese, French herb salad
Croque Madame US$20.00
Add egg to Croque Madame

Plats Principaux

Signature Crawfish Gravy PetitUS$8.00
With housemade buttermilk biscuits
Signature Crawfish Gravy GrandeUS$12.00
With housemade buttermilk biscuits
Downtown Oysters US$22.00
Creamy orzo, roasted red pepper, button mushrooms, fried oysters, roasted tomato glaze.
Beef Tenderloin Stroganoff US$20.00
Jasmine rice orzo Pilaf, puff pastry crust
Bronzed Salmon PetitUS$20.00
Roasted vegetables, champagne dill sauce
Bronzed Salmon GrandeUS$35.00
Roasted vegetables, champagne dill sauce.
Shrimp and Grits PetitUS$18.00
Smoked Gouda grits, shrimp, roasted peppers,mushrooms, crawfish gravy
Shrimp and Grits GrandeUS$25.00
Smoked Gouda grits, shrimp, roasted peppers, mushrooms, crawfish gravy.
Steak Frites US$42.00
Filet mignon au poivre style, R Bourbon molasses sauce, served with a side of pommes frites

A la carte

Pommes fritesUS$7.00
Slaw with R tomato glazeUS$5.00
Sautéed spinach US$5.00
Roasted vegetables US$7.00
Smoked Gouda grits US$5.00
Sweet frites US$5.00
Haricots verts US$5.00

Beverages

Soda US$3.50
Iced tea US$3.50
Coffee
EspressoUS$4.00
LatteUS$5.00
CappuccinoUS$5.00
Hot teaUS$3.50
PelligrinoUS$5.00
Fiji water US$5.00

What 80 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
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

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Great for brunch
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Good for groups
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Healthy
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Neighbourhood gem
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Great for outdoor dining
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Lively
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Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Value
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Great for brunch
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Good for groups
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Healthy
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Neighbourhood gem
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Great for fine wines
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Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

R Bistro is a culinary gem in Baldwin County, renowned for its "best Bloody Mary" and exceptional service. Patrons rave about the delicious food, from the flavorful duck confit to the fresh seafood. The ambiance is enhanced by live jazz, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere. "highly recommend" this Fairhope favorite!

80 Reviews

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Joe W
New York City
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I @ thoroughly enjoyed my wedge salad and shrimp and grits. Both were delicious and well presented. My companions enjoyed the beef stroganoff, pate, and mussels. It was a lovely evening.
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Warm and welcoming. Terrific food and great service. We had a wonderful Christmas Eve.
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Brenda
Mobile
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was wonderful. Service was great. This was our second time. We had been talking about going back since our first visit last month. The fresh baked bread and the stroganoff are amazing.
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Lee
New York City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was very good. Our server, Austin, did a great job!
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Victoria
Mississippi
6 reviews
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Not worth the money. Cold,undercooked food and service was poor. The restaurant is very dark .We didn’t not have a good experience the first time , so we thought maybe it’s better, it was not. Do not recommend.
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Judith
VIP
Mobile
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, an excellent experience! Food is outstanding, ambience is perfect!
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Ashley
San Francisco
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This some of the best food in the area!! All seafood is local and cooked to perfection! The service is warm and friendly and the atmosphere is relaxing. It is always one of our first stops when we hit town. It is a "Must" on your next night out!
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Lee
New York City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We have followed R Bistro from the location downtown. Everyone enjoyed their dinner…biggest hits were the BBQ shrimp appetizer and the soft shell crab entree.
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Tristan
Mobile
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful, first date experience, amazing live music, amazing food.
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Megan
VIP
Fayetteville
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely dinner that started with a heart of gem wedge- maybe the best wedge salad I’ve eaten with the large piece of pork belly. Then dinner was the filet which was cooked perfectly and delish spinach and potatoes. Additionally, we had the chicken with pappardelle. This was also cooked perfectly and very tender meat. This dish was rather large and plenty of left overs. Concluded with a piece of the bread pudding served warm with a caramel sauce. Would definitely dine again.
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FAQs

R Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (251) 517-7252.

R Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 80 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

26 Dec 2024

22:30

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

19270 Scenic Hwy 98, Fairhope, AL 36532-6825

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Fairhope
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Bistro, American, French American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Misty Rider
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Phone number
(251) 517-7252

R Bistro

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Hors D’oeuvre

Walnut Pimento CheeseUS$12.00

Paté de MaisonUS$10.00

Barbecue Shrimp US$18.00

Crawfish Beignets US$14.00

Caramelized Onion Gratin US$16.00

Crawfish Macaroni and CheeseUS$15.00

Escar-Oysters US$16.00

Soupes

Gumbo CupUS$8.00

Gumbo Bowl US$12.00

Soup du Jour CupUS$8.00

Soup du Jour BowlUS$12.00

French Onion SoupUS$15.00

Salades

Shrimp and SlawUS$16.00

NicoiseUS$20.00

Classic Spinach US$10.00

Bistro SaladUS$15.00

Brussel Sprout Truffle CaesarUS$15.00

Chicken Paillard US$20.00

Housemade Quiche US$15.00

-ADD- to any salad: 4 oz Salmon, Chicken, or ShrimpUS$8.00

Sandwiches

Salmon Sliders US$16.00

Tenderloin Sliders US$18.00

Croque Monsieur US$18.00

Croque Madame US$20.00

Plats Principaux

Signature Crawfish Gravy PetitUS$8.00

Signature Crawfish Gravy GrandeUS$12.00

Downtown Oysters US$22.00

Beef Tenderloin Stroganoff US$20.00

Bronzed Salmon PetitUS$20.00

Bronzed Salmon GrandeUS$35.00

Shrimp and Grits PetitUS$18.00

Shrimp and Grits GrandeUS$25.00

Steak Frites US$42.00

A la carte

Pommes fritesUS$7.00

Slaw with R tomato glazeUS$5.00

Sautéed spinach US$5.00

Roasted vegetables US$7.00

Smoked Gouda grits US$5.00

Sweet frites US$5.00

Haricots verts US$5.00

Beverages

Soda US$3.50

Iced tea US$3.50

Coffee

EspressoUS$4.00

LatteUS$5.00

CappuccinoUS$5.00

Hot teaUS$3.50

PelligrinoUS$5.00

Fiji water US$5.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does R Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is R Bistro restaurant rated?

Is R Bistro currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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