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    Bistro Hilary

    4.3 (293 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Brian R.

    Our coworker picked this spot for a team dinner after a long, exhausting work week, and we're all glad he did! The place strikes a perfect balance between elegant and casual, with seriously delicious food. Fun fact: our boss had never tried deviled eggs (can you believe it?), and this spot introduced him to their unique "crunchy" deviled eggs--Georgia-style, which of course means deep-fried! They were a hit. Our waitress was super friendly, had a great sense of humor, and gave us some solid menu recommendations. Sadly, we didn't take her advice (those real crab cakes looked amazing), but it wasn't for lack of temptation! I went for the 12 oz ribeye, which was juicy, flavorful, and didn't need a drop of steak sauce. My coworkers went with whatever caught their eye, and no one left disappointed. The beers flowed like wine, and I was even treated to a mountain of fries that I didn't expect--but somehow managed to finish. All in all, it was a great spot for a fun and satisfying night out with the team. Bonus: I even got to see a hand-drawn sketch by the legendary Carlos the Cat.

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    Tara C.

    A beautiful ambiance and fantastic service! I enjoyed my experience, I just was a little underwhelmed by a dish that was brought back by popular demand, the Beef Bourguignon. He just lacked that zesty tanginess that lingers on your tongue with a Bourguignon. It just was slightly bland, and I kept adding salt, salted it again, and I had even more salt which just didn't seem right. The meat was deliciously, tender, and the noodles were perfectly prepared, but the flavor was just a little blah. We tried the deep fried deviled eggs, and those were fantastic. But let's be honest, what isn't good deep fried. For dessert I had the lemon cheesecake. Not only does it come in a cute little chilled, mini glass bowl, it was fantastic. Every single thing about this dessert worked perfectly.

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    August M.

    Food was delicious and service was amazing and the ambiance was perfect with music. I also loved the drinks.

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    Derek W.

    Overall 4/5 Stars Food: pros are the taste and menu. Steak was delicious and so were the onion rings. We had the mozzarella pillows (cheese curds) for an appetizer and it was solid. Cons: portion size for the price point and they charged us for ranch with an over $100 steak. Wife ordered the burrata cheese appetizer and it was so small. Came with one piece of bread to eat with it. Overall portions were really small vs price point. Thankful I got the larger specials steak or I would have left hungry. Price: it was pretty expensive compared to the amount of food we received. Charged me for ranch and even after I finished the "competition steak" there was really no reward other than a large bill. Hey at least the waiter won some "silverware". My opinion either serve portions comparable to price or lower prices. Service: it was fine. I'm not sure if he's an actor in his spare time but I felt as if he was auditioning for a role at times. Took forever to get drinks & like I said above paid for a $100 plus steak and onion rings and asked for one ranch and was charged extra for it. He really talked up this competition steak, but apparently it was a competition between staff. Overall he was fine, but never refilled the water and slow on ordered drinks. Order was correct and food came decently fast. Overall we may go back and try a normal menu meal and will stick with the mozzarella pillows and steak.

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    Casey R.

    Brittany is THE BEST. We went out to celebrate our engagement and she made it so special. As soon as we sat down she poured us each a glass of Clicquot. We had the Coquilles St. Jacques, the branzino, and the lobster fritters. We also finished it off with the bread pudding dessert special. She even brought out a sparkler with my dessert drink. She was so sweet.

    Mozzarella puffs! SOOOO GOOD!
    Dakota Jo K.

    This is a hidden gem that's absolutely amazing! Hilary and Jim have an extraordinary place! You feel the warmth of their spirit from the entrance to the bar, table, or outside seating! The cocktails are spectacular with savvy names, the food is stunning, and every staff member is kind, friendly, and accommodating! I will be back and have told everyone about this hidden gem!

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    Great food and service! Highly recommend. Nice to walk or shop after you eat. Senoia is a great place to go with things to see and do.

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    11 months ago

    The burger and frites are fantastic. The young lady behind the bar is great. The food can be hit or miss but it's a solid choice in Senoia.

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    Everything is overpriced. Good food, setting is nice, service is hit or miss... would not turn it down, but would not be first on the list

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    Good food and service. The food feels a little cheap for the price you pay. Other than that it is a great little hidden spot!

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    A Great dining experience! We visit as much as we possibly can. May Hilary's legacy live on for generations!

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    Food was way too salty. Almost unedible. It was as if they poured a whole gallon of salt on it. The service was very good.

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    We have always been pleased with the overall experience and enjoy being able to take the golf cart to the restaurant

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