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    Battle Street Bistro

    4.2 (121 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Malcolm H.

    I've been meaning to come and check this place out for years now and i regret it taking me so long to finally check it out. The inside is tastefully decorated. It has DC vibes right here in Manassas. the staff was very friendly and attentive. And the food was amazing . My friend and I came in for drinks and ended up getting the beignets with pesto and whipped feta spread.. Highly recommend.

    Fish sandwich
    Armistead J.

    Battle Street Bistro is an exceptional dining spot that combines delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere, and top-notch service. Also might i add that they have a right pretty tasty fish sandwich . I definitely recommend that you try it because I really liked it lol. But who I am i just a hungry jack spreading joy through food reviews lol.

    Nicole B.

    Sunday brunch- group of 12. Sometimes places take a long time to fulfill large group orders however this place ran smoothly- no delays with drinks or food. Most memorable about this place is the cozy ambiance and the food- top notch. Reasonable prices for brunch items and highly highly recommend the French toast with I split with a friend (half pictured). The butter cake was nothing to brag about but we did order that to go. Service was friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely felt like an authentic French experience. Someone's poutin looked and tasted amazing (see pic). The cocktails were crafted well and absolutely would come back for brunch.

    Katie Q.

    Was pleasantly surprised by how varied the brunch menu was. So many great options, including an entire vegan section. Staff was friendly and promptly greeted up and took our orders. The inside feels a little cramped (it's a small space and they do a good job with filling it as efficiently as possible) but I'm excited to see what the rooftop is like at a future visit.

    Bleu Cheese Burger
    Loretta H.

    Cute restaurant in Old Town Manassas with a cozy ambiance. The food and service were good. Went for lunch so it wasn't super busy. Ordered the Bleu Cheese Burger and Chicken Brie Club. The seasoned fries were good too!

    Weekly special - shrimp with house-made gnocchi in a while wine sauce with tomatoes, spinach, onions and Parmesan
    Michelle L.

    Battle Street has been a favorite of ours since they opened. But in recent months, not so much. Customer service has taken a dive. I had one occasion when we wanted to order dessert and a meal to take home after we finished dinner. Waitress told me the kitchen was closed for the night. I asked why they didn't ask if we wanted anything else before they closed it, she just looked at me blankly and shrugged. I've had to send food back, I've had drink orders that take so long I'm done with my meal by the time I get it. The food has also declined, in portion and quality. A recent visit with friends just confirmed this place isn't great anymore. We had to flag down one of the two waiters/waitresses that were working multiple times to order drinks, get boxes and put tab. The manager was more interested in flirty with the waiter than anything else. They all disappeared into the kitchen multiple times at the end when we were the only patrons. We seriously contemplated just walking out. We had been ready for the check for over 20 minutes. I'm super disappointed.

    Shrimp and Grits!
    Rinks T.

    Great food! We ordered shrimp and grits, Shakshuka and catfish sandwiches. YUMMY! We were seated outside on the terrace and the food was hot, fresh and beautifully presented. Will definitely be back!

    Ghirardelli Hot Chocolate

    I enjoyed everything there, it was small and cute. I would definitely recommend, my server was sweet and we had almost every other employee check up on us as well. We went on a Saturday afternoon, it wasn't too packed thankfully.

    Neal E.

    I stumbled across Battle Street Bistro recently during a recent visit to Old Town Manassas. I could not recall seeing the business before - so this morning I visited for the first time to check it out. It was around 10:30 am or so when I arrived. I was greeted and seated promptly. As I looked over the menu - I also was taking note of the interior of Battle Street Bistro. It's a very cozy, comfortable ambiance - with lots of dark woods with accents of brick and metal. The place felt very clean. After looking over the menu, I ordered the Quiche Lorraine - with a side of bacon - and coffee and water. The Quiche comes with a side salad - which added a nice fresh note to the meal. The salad was dressed with a tangy, lightly salty dressing - which was a nice contrast to the Quiche. The Quiche was tasty - but under-seasoned. I feel like they need to experiment a bit with adding more salt, black and white pepper, and Nutmeg to the Quiche mixture. The Men's restroom was very clean, modern, and well appointed. I asked the staff about how long Battle Street Bistro has been here - the young lady from behind the bar advised that they've been open a couple of years - which explains why I could not recall seeing it previously. It opened some time during the COVID-19 Pandemic - a time when I visited very few public places. According to the young lady - the space was previously occupied by offices. Service was excellent. I will come here again! #BattleStreetBistro

    Coleen K.

    Came to the city to visit family and wanted to try something new. Great food and service. Amazing beignets!

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    Awesome little bistro in downtown with the best shrimp and grits! Great service all around.

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    Food was good I had shrimp and grits. Service was okay it was a small restaurant felt a little cluttered but the food was good nonetheless.

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    Best Fish sandwich ever. Ranked in top 5 in my book. Eaten all over USA in its one the very best. Breading is crisp and freshly breaded.

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