The food and service have declined since 2020. I'm afraid that this restaurant will not survive much longer. The menu has definitely changed and not for the better. Super bland and boring menu. The hamburger was not memorable! Decor remains sexy but this is not enough to keep the doors open. read more

This place shines brighter than anything else I saw in town. Under new ownership as of this spring. The inside is beautiful and classy with wood and exposed brick, a beautiful bar and a bakery area. I chose to sit outside on the covered patio. There is a large L shaped patio and a grassy area for yard games while you wait for your order. There were multiple fans but they could use another on a hot day. Great menu with a variety of staples. Everything I ordered tasted great. Service was very attentive. I suggest a reservation if you have a large party or are coming on a night like trivia. Great experience, I'll be back. read more

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Great find in the small town of Saint George! We were looking for a local restaurant not too far off the interstate and this gem was a winner! Eight miles off the interstate in the downtown Saint George, Great service, a southern menu of fried chicken, butter beans, rice, cornbread and Mac and cheese. Ate myself stuffed and sipped a sweet tea! Great food & friendly service! read more

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Our party of 7 had a variety of food and it was all excellent! The sweet potato fries look homemade and really good. The 221 burger was cooked to perfection. The ambiance is adorable. Outdoor seating is available too. We will have to hit them up next trip to Florida for sure. read more

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We stopped at Bistro 221 on our drive home from Florida to VA and it's now on our list of great places to stop when we travel! It was just 2 miles off the interstate and we're glad we drove the extra few minutes. Really surprised it isn't already a 5-star on Yelp! We started with Sweet Teas all around and probably drank a few pitchers by the time we left(it was the perfect amount of sweet). For an appetizer we ordered the Fried Green Tomatoes and they were great- very crispy outside, not mushy, with a nice silky remoulade. I got the Pesto Chicken Salad and added ranch dressing on the side in addition to the balsamic it came with(dressings are an additional 50 cents as they are homemade, but so good- definitely recommend mixing them). I didn't try anyone's burgers or grilled cheese, but everyone loved their meal and were very pleased with dinner(we only wish we had room for the tasty desserts we saw). read more

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Ordered take out from here on a whim while traveling south on I-95 not really knowing what to expect. Ordered a plain cheeseburger and the fish tacos, blackened. HOLLY. MOTHER. First, I'm from Miami and have had a lot of blackened fish tacos from Miami down to Key West. These were hands down, without a doubt, THE BEST blackened fish tacos I've ever had. My wife's burger was also EXCELLENT. Perfectly seasoned. Fries were a 10 as well. If ever we're passing through, we'll go out of our way to come back. Also, the place inside is awesome. I'd love to dine in! read more

We were very pleased with our quick stop to get the food on our way north. Great food and great service. read more

Great friendly staff and great food. I came with a picky teen though. So heads up. Sundays they offer the choice of 2 meats and 4 veggies. With rice and gravy and drink. We had hamburger steak. I thought everything was cooked perfectly and loved the gravy. Cool set up. The building hase been around for a while. read more

Bistro 221 - American Near Me - Saint George, South Carolina

It was good, for some reason, the women's bathrooms were in the dining area, But the men's bathroom was upstairs and in like a corner. The food was great. Loved their Alfredo. Lastly, the waitress I had was phenomenal, would recommend. read more

Bistro 221 in Saint George has delicious and well prepared food in a cool atmosphere. The staff here is very friendly and accommodating to make sure that you have everything that you need for the best meal. Good experience every time I have been here. read more

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Glad we stopped here on our drive for a quick bite! We enjoyed the fried chicken sandwich IMMENSELY. The fish tacos were tasty too - a very different spin on slaw. One shrimp was undercooked, but we enjoyed everything else. Seems like a great local spot! read more

Bistro 221 - Bar area - American Near Me - Saint George, South Carolina

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We stopped in this restaurant in our way to Orlando. Great Southern food, great ambiance, and friendly staff read more

Bistro 221 - Shrimp Poboy and sweet potato fries and, of course, sweet tea. Delicious! - American Near Me - Saint George, South Carolina

The venue was nice. I enjoyed the patio seating, and the vine-covered brick walls. The server was pleasant, but seemed to be overwhelmed. He got both our orders wrong, and the white wine was barely cool. When I got my pecan encrusted chicken it was tough as shoe leather, while the vegetables were under-cooked. T read more

Bistro 221 - The restaurant is in a nicely remodeled building, but the food and service were disappointing. - American Near Me - Saint George, South Carolina

We love this place! It's our go to lunch stop between VA & FL. We dine on their outdoor covered patio so our dog can be with us. Service is always good & the food never disappoints. This time we had the Club Sandwich & grilled shrimp tacos, both were very good & ample portions. read more

Delicious! I was visiting my family from California. COVID guidelines were maintained and the food was tasty. I had the grill cheese, minus the ham, and was blown away! Mom ordered some appetizers seen in the picture. The customer service was very friendly! This is a must stop. read more

Bistro 221 - Fried green tomatoes and Korean beef egg rolls - American Near Me - Saint George, South Carolina

New ownership, new HIGHER PRICES and very LIMITED MENU! Brunch menu on Sunday with very few options. Went there for first time under new ownership. Ordered drinks. They said they were out of coffee! Someone forgot to order it! Then the server came back and said they found some. Really? To our surprise, no homefries with breakfast menu, no cobb salad (out of salad mixture), and high prices for a super limited menu. We decided to leave as we didn't see ordering from the limited menu. Word to new owner, bring back the previous owner's menu. That is why people go to the Bistro! read more

Excellent food: We found Bistro 221 on Yelp as we were traveling from Savannah to Raleigh: The server was sweet and helpful but new to her job. We are still giving 5 stars because of the following; The quality of the food, cleanliness, trendy upbeat old old exposed brick architecture and overall cool atmosphere. The vibe was truly outstanding and food excellent as noted. We have traveled in almost all 50 states and several European countries; Bistro 221 for Brunch-Lunch in a small unassuming town can compete with most restaurants and hold their own just . They Did not disappoint at all!! Mike read more

Beautiful little restaurant- quaint, nice place to visit. Brunch, lunch and dinner. Great creative, wonderfully rustic design. Great, we will stop by again... just a few minutes from I-95. read more

Bistro 221 - Historical Renovations ! - American Near Me - Saint George, South Carolina

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Real food great service and decent prices. I'm on a long road trip and it is worth the stop.

Amazing, huge salads and a beautiful atmospheric restaurant. Hardly any waiting. Great place for a date. You can re t upstairs for parties too read more

The service was friendly and the food was delicious! The restaurant was really cute with the brick walls and welcoming decor.

A very cool building and atmosphere. The service is amazing. The food was bland and just not worth the money. We will try to go one more time to see if the food changes just because the atmosphere and service was great. read more

Just opened in September 2019. Great bar and restaurant area. Cool atmosphere. Totally restored old commercial building turned into this great restaurant and bar. Friendly staff and good food. Owner is a super nice former Canadian. Now a great American. Get the pecan chicken salad. It's delicious. read more

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Bistro 221 is a hot new restaurant in historic downtown St. George. It's a beautifully renovated brick building with a modern rustic feel and very inviting. I ventured in with my family for the first time this past weekend and we had a fantastic experience! At first glance the restaurant looks super cool and unique with an old mural on the side of the building. It stands out on the main road on Parler Ave with handsome signage and great lighting. As you walk in you see a great original sign painted on the brick walls with more accent lighting above it. To the left is a modern stairwell going up to the second level bar and seating area. As you stare through the foyer area there is a great bar area with big TVs and again cool lighting fixtures above it. A warm and inviting feel and perfect for this area! Not only is the place a great hangout spot and right off of I-95, the food is fantastic! I highly recommend the Bistro 221 burger as well as the wings! Stellar! Also, the kids chicken tenders, French dip and chicken salad are all excellent! Great service and great experience. Will definitely be back! read more

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Good food and service Love the location Would recommend if you're passing through Easy to get to off interstate read more

Loved the industrial look and the history of this place! It's unique and eclectic all at once! We stopped in for a NYE dinner. Everyone is friendly and attentive. Alexa, our bartender was funny and sweet. Kira is a great server and everyone there was friendly. I had the salmon w/crab cakes and my husband had the prime rib, which were both specials for the night. They were both wonderful and cooked to perfection. The side of zucchini/squash was so tasty, we could have had more! This is a must stop place, which is conveniently located off of I-95, and located in the center of this quaint little town. read more

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This place is beautiful and the food is delicious! The staff is friendly and the restaurant is a great place to come with friends and family. There is a new owner/chef this year and things are getting better and better with menu updates and specials. There is a special brunch menu on on Saturday and Sunday as well! Travelers from the highway are made to feel welcome, and are told about the rich history of this historic building. The bartenders make great cocktails as well, so it is a great place to unwind after work and have a drink. You can dine inside, or enjoy outside in the beautiful covered patio area or hang out under a large pergola. Outside there is corn hole and giant Jenga to keep you (or your kids) entertained while waiting for your food or hanging out. There is a grassy area with nice furniture and pets are welcome outside too. They even have 5 TVs, if you want to come and watch a game or special event on TV. Upstairs they have a spacious venue space to host a party, conference, meeting or special occasion. It is a great family-owned business in a small town, and is a treasure o the people whi live in St. George. You won't be disappointed! read more

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Good pesto chicken salad, doesn't look like the photo tho. Grilled cheese/ ham was great...

Nice, casual lunch spot not far from I-95 with good food choices and fun people. Glad we found it before blowing by on the highway. Take a break and treat yourself. Also, good coffee! read more

Bistro 221 - The coffee bar. - American Near Me - Saint George, South Carolina

Gorgeous building; there for work, but the table got a visit from the owner. I love old buildings, and they've done a really cool remodel and combination of the space next door, while exposing and preserving a previously hidden sign on the brick wall (just to your right as you enter the main dining room. The back patio is a beautiful place to be, this whole Property is delightfully styled. We started out on the patio, but with a storm rolling in & humidity out of control, the staff was utterly gracious about moving us inside after appetizers & drinks but before dinner. Our party ordered the appy sampler and some extra orders of fried green tomatoes and fried zucchini. Truly hand made, fresh, hot, and delicious. Everyone enjoyed their drinks, which ranged from beers to Old Fashioned, to Cosmopolitans & red wine (The Show). Dinner was delicious as well, and our local colleagues explained that the food here is *always* good, so no surprises. After some fried zucchini and two Cosmos, I chose a Caesar salad with steak. Very pleased, wonderful dining spot- most especially when you consider the size of the town!! They could hold their own in a larger city, for sure. Wish I'd had room for dessert! The brownies baking smelled divine. read more

Bistro 221 - Dining area - American Near Me - Saint George, South Carolina

Loved the food. We had a party of eight. Service was great . We orders for peat chicken salads and they were all excellent. Would definitely go back specially the ambiance and the building were really cool. read more

If you're on a road trip on 95 and lamenting the lack of quality choices, look no further. This place is super vibey, right off the freeway and it's got delicious food. Shrimp tacos are amazing. Salads are fresh and full of yummy extras like pesto, avacado, pecans, grapes etc. Love the sweet potato fries. This is my go to stop on 1-95! read more

8/13/23- NEW review! This restaurant is under new ownership. We loved the original owners... this year the ownership changed and we just didn't care for the food and quality for the price at all. In the last few months it has been again purchased by a new owner and chef. The service, and quality of food is consistently awesome. So thankful to see it make a comeback. read more

We snagged a review from Yelp while we were traveling south on I95. So glad we stopped in. Very Nicely repurposed building downtown St George. Food was fantastic and very fresh made from scratch. Service was outstanding. read more

Bistro 221 - Cobb salad. - American Near Me - Saint George, South Carolina

Stopped in as we were passing through. Place looked clean. Waitress was polite and on point Had the palmetto burger. Tasted ok. A little pricey for the area. Would stop in again if the area. read more

What an amazing find. If your looking for real, high quality food that isn't fast food then this place is for you. I had the chicken and waffles (cinnamon pecan waffles), my wife had the breakfast bowl (with fresh avocado and chorizo). Both were full of a flavor and we would easily order these again. The service was super friendly. The inside of the restaurant was rustic and stylish. With a full bar including local brews on tap there are so many beverage options to choose from. They even have a large private event space on the entire second floor. I echo the other Yelp reviews that this is worth the 5 minute drive off the interstate to discover this gem. read more

Bistro 221 - Interior of restaurant - American Near Me - Saint George, South Carolina

Let me start off by saying it's a beautiful building but the food leaves much to be desired. We just ate brunch, it was a limited menu consisting of breakfast items, salads and a chicken salad sandwich and there were two daily specials. I ordered a chicken Cesar salad, it was adequate but nothing special for the price. My spouse ordered the regular breakfast which consisted of scrambled egg white and if there was a yolk in there it was a minuscule amount, two slices of floppy bacon, watery grits and DRY toast. No butter, salt, pepper or jelly were brought nor were the offered, I understand cost increases but $35 plus tip for this and ice teas is embarrassing. We will not return- the only reason I gave it two stars was because it was clean and has a nice atmosphere. If you prefer this over good food in a not so sophisticated atmosphere then this is the place to eat. read more

I would rate this cute establishment a 4.5!! A Very clean and cozy restaurant! The staff were all sweet and personable. We both ordered the special, which was grouper over grits with a beautifully seasoned sauce. I'd order it again! The price point was spot on for the area. We were traveling down the interstate and it was not far off our route, making it convenient. Surprisingly, our food came out quick. The dessert case looked wonderful, however, we are both chocolate lovers and there were no options for that. This is the only reason I would rated a 4.5. One of the owners, Crystal came by our table and was not only helpful to the server with our request but took a few minutes to answer our questions about this restaurant. The people here make you feel very welcome, true southern hospitality! read more

Stopped in on our trip from Raleigh to Florida based off reviews. Great service and GREAT food. I had the fried green BLT, without bacon and it was delicious. Their zucchini fries are a must try and their sweet potato fries are the BOMB! Great service with great food, it's a must try. read more

Excellent food and service. Great atmosphere. Street parking. Town of friendly people. #supportlocal