Bistro Red Bank

Delicious food!!! 10/10 I went with my husband and son and the food was so good! We were very impressed. My son got pasta with marinara sauce so much flavor, then we got the potato and shrimp dumplings I didn’t think it was going to be as good as it was and the sushi rolls was so fresh and delicious too. I can’t stop raving about this place I can’t wait to go back! Oh and you need to try the bread pudding !!! 🤤

We had a wonderful evening here last night. Their eclectic menu, romantic atmosphere, and attentive & helpful staff brought this lovely BYOB restaurant to the top of our favorites list. First and foremost, the food was absolutely incredible. I had the Pear Roquefort Salad for my appetizer. The flavors melded together perfectly, with a generous but well balanced amount of dressing and toppings. My partner had the Empanadas for his appetizer and the NY Strip for his entree, which were both big hits as well. The star of the show was definitely the Ravioli. I'm usually quite picky about red sauce, and this was hands down the best sauce I've ever had at a restaurant. It was so full of flavor; plenty of onions, garlic, and spices that paired perfectly with the fresh ravioli and its creamy, delicious filling. This dish blew it out of the water. I can't rave about it enough. Our server Amanda was great. She was welcoming, friendly, and professional. I really appreciated how she checked on us frequently enough to ensure we had everything we needed, but not so much as to be overbearing. Even the young busser for our table was on top of his game. He stopped by quite a few times to check and see if we needed our plates cleared, which shows good effort and attentiveness. Overall, we had a great experience with the staff here as well. I do want to note that they do not include complimentary bread at the beginning of the meal as other restaurants often do. However, I actually thought this was for the better because otherwise we would have been too full to enjoy as much of the amazing food. I can say with confidence that this was one of, if not the most, enjoyable restaurant experiences we've ever had. We cannot wait to be back.

Three words: crunchy rice cakes. My God, they are absolutely phenomenal. I've had this dish so many times from other locations, but The Bistro's version blows every last one out of the water. The crispiness of the rice, the freshness of the tuna, the smooth and creamy mouthfeel of the guacamole, the ever so slight popping sensation of the tobiko, and the refreshing and perfectly balanced sweet and spicy lava sauce all combine to make one of the most sublime bites of food I've ever had the pleasure of tasting. The absolute star of the show isn't the tuna; it's the lava sauce. It has a beautiful, somewhat citrus flavor with the perfect sweetness level, finished with a little kick that has just the right amount spice. It ties all of the ingredients together and elevates the dish from good to unforgettable. I would buy this sauce by the gallon. Every dish I've had here has been excellent, but I literally dream about the crunchy rice cakes. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and accommodating. My to-go order was packed and ready within minutes of ordering. The atmosphere is great, perfect for a date night or an intimate dinner with a small group. Parking can be a little difficult to find on a Friday or Saturday evening but they have two convenient entrances: the front door on Broad Street and the back door in the English Plaza lot. It's a very short walk from the White Street, Mechanic Street, or Wallace/Linden Street lots.

Randomly stopped by with some family for a quick lunch around 3PM. We were a group of 5 and for apps we started off with the Fig & Goat Cheese Pizza, Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice and Samurai Fries. For the price, the apps were very small. The crispy rice was very very good wish there was more then 3. The fries were okay just French Fries with spicy mayo on top. Only disappointment was the pizza, there were too many figs and it almost tasted burnt/crunchy. If they used fig spread with goat cheese instead, I think it would have tasted much better. For our main course we tried the Chicken Milanese, Chicken Penne Vodka, Crispy Chicken Sandwich and the Garlic Shrimp Paccheri. All the entrees were amazing. The Chicken Milanese was fried super thin and the salad on top was dressed well. The chicken sandwich was fantastic, the chicken was thinly fried and topped with fresh mozzarella and an herb aioli. I’m normally scared to order chicken sandwiches because sometimes people use really thick cut pieces which grosses me out. Another hit was the garlic shrimp Paccheri pasta, which had roasted garlic sauce and shiitake mushrooms. One word BOMB. Our server Hailey was very attentive and polite, she made sure we always had what we needed. They also are BYOB which is a big plus. If we ever visit Red Bank again, we will definitely be back.