Trending spot! I bet Bistro Mediterranean & Tapas Bar is. My Grandson & I had a delicious dinner with my sister while visiting locally. She recommended we eat here so we said let's go. Upon walking in we see a great looking BAR to our left. A well decorated bar I must say. We were seated in the main dining room and received excellent service all night while enjoying great cocktails excellent food and great conversation. That's why we picked this spot! It was a winner for us! I ordered the Filet Mignon special recommended by our server. It was delicious, prepared perfectly , easy to cut, no grizzle Just a great tasting steak. Vegetable's cooked perfectly. MY TIP: Go with the specials. You can't go wrong. I finished with a great tasting banana desert with vanilla ice cream . It was Delicious! Overall we all had a great visit, no issues! Nothing but the best. That Seafood Bisque picture in my review. Order it. you'll thank me. Cheers! read more

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Amazing food! More people need to try this place. The ambiance was calm and casual but very nice. Service was amazing - warm fresh bread from the oven and olives brought to every table. My date ordered a beer and it was hand poured into a frosted glass at our table. Everything was a 10/10! read more

Bistro Mediterranean & Tapas Bar - Roasted Chicken - Spanish Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

I went here on a Friday night around 8:45 for a late night dinner with 3 friends. We had a reservation but upon arrival we had our pick of seats; high top, bar or dining room. We chose a hightop in the bar area. We were greeted with a friendly welcome and took our seats. Next we were given menus and asked if we wanted still or sparkling water. The place is nicely decorated with wooden walls, wine bottles strategically positioned on the walls and table set ups. Our waitress was Ada who was very friendly and attentive. We ordered drinks and were given just the right amount of time with the menus. My date and I selected three tapas to share and a nice bottle of wine. The other couple selected a salad to share and two entrees. All of our choices were served hot and timed perfectly. The food was delicious and the entrees were huge! The manager gave us each a glass of sparkling wine as a finishing touch to a great evening. We will definitely be back. read more

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Dropped in for a drink at the Milford branch of Bistro Mediterranean to check it out before making dinner reservations. Great happy hour prices !!! I was pleasantly surprised to find that a contemporary refresh of the bar area, dining room & bathrooms gave the establishment an upscale vibe. A predominance of Male servers & bartenders dressed in color coordinated vests shirts & ties provided a nice semi-sophisticated touch to the place overall. Returned for dinner the following evening & was impressed by the very well balanced selections of tapas, salads, entrees & desserts. Several different shrimp tapas were perfectly cooked & with excellent flavors. My skirt steak was cooked on a flat top grill ( wish it had been flame broiled instead ) & it was generously sized if a tad bit under seasoned in-spite of the rosemary inflected sauce. The big winner here is their wine list - one of the best I've had the pleasure to peruse with some great QPR's on Spanish wines. Highly recommended. read more

Bistro Mediterranean & Tapas Bar - Bar - Spanish Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

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I was Greeted at the door immediately and was able to sit in the area I wanted and was comfortable with. Music was soft and easy going. Staff were so friendly and presented with the drink and food menus. I ordered a the Pink Flirtini to start... A Delicious libation to whet your whistle while you decide on what to order. I settled on the Gambia's Al Ajillo was so good. Seasoning so good it will make your tastebuds scream with joy. I also ordered the Scallops. The scallops were not as favorful, so when Leo asked if I liked it, I told him that I hoped to get the flavor that the shrimp had Because the scallops seemed bland to me after eating the delicious Gambas. I would have liked to see the scallops seared on the sides. He immediately took my plate and said "I'll make it right and don't worry about it. I'll make it right." The new version came out so much better, they disappeared quickly. I ordered a wine Sabeos Albariño to go with the main course. Again, delicious. Finished my main course and he came back to produce a dessert menu... for normal people, this would meet the goal of finishing like a king or queen. Went with the crème brûlée with Café con Leche y Azucar. A little café ole to get me back home up to Norwich. Have mercy. Note that the Coffee is strong and will help you keep going for the evening. I did do a walk around and loved the intimate little space that they have between the front dining area in the back dining area. It's very intimate and definitely a spot I would go to if I was wanting to have a special night with a significant other. Secluded with a fireplace. It is located across the street from Silver Sand Pizza. If you are stopping into the area for an appointment, take the extra 15 minutes to driver over and visit. Do not be shy to let them know that your meal is not to your liking. They welcome Feedback. Note to Leo, the owner. Thank you for having me as a guest. This restaurant has so much to offer and I very much look forward to stopping in again on my next visit to town. You have a beautiful venue with room for small or large gatherings. Keep up the great work!! This restaurant can continue bringing a more refined culture to the area. I could see this restaurant in a downtown location and really doing well. Owner recommendations. -Recommend putting a light in the window so that people can see it stand out from the building that is next to it during the day. Also recommend placing a sidewalk sign to note where guests should enter since there are a few different doors. -Recommend putting the candles on at the tables as soon as it gets dim in the bar. -Recommend continuing to ask patrons to review the menu, provide feedback and take more photos. Also noted that one of the staff noticed a guests table was not even and they fixed it... And the bathrooms were really nice. So many photos. Could t get them all added I. One review. read more

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Stopped in for tapas and wine. Sat at the bar. Excellent list of wines by the glass. Good wine, good price and good pour. Had the mussels which came with fries. Good quantity and an excellent broth Brussels sprouts salad was a tad over salted but excellent Service was excellent. Live music was an added bonus. Great place for a light meal and a good glass of wine. read more

The customer service was great. The pear salad was delicious. The other dishes were just eh, not enough flavor, not very good overall. Would not go back. I got duped by the 4.5 yelp stars! read more

Don't drive by this hidden little gem! Had the grilled shrimp as an appetizer absolutely delicious packed with mediterranean flavors. The Seafood Pappardelle fresh and hot dish with depth and flavor. Great to experience and in support of a local business while in the area. read more

Bistro Mediterranean & Tapas Bar - Seafood Pappardelle - Spanish Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

Hidden gem in Milford!! Food was delicious and the servers went the extra mile. We had the Valencian Paella, Steak Tartare, Crab Cakes, Calamari, and Lobster ravioli + everything was perfectly prepared! Nice music as well, not too loud. Great for a family dinner or date night. read more

I went with a friend for lunch around 1:00. We were the only patrons for the entire meal. The calamari appetizer was good, but the eggplant not so much. Recipes that contain fresh tomatoes should only be served in the summer. The service was slow considering no one else was there. The wine recommendation was good and the server was friendly. read more

Hello All, We wanted a nice place to celebrate my mother's 89th birthday. We decided on Bistro Mediterranean on New Haven Ave in Milford. Sometimes you know right away when you made the right decision. We were greeted at the door by the hostess who very pleasantly sat us in the dinning room. Its as if we were the only diners in the restaurant. Service staff came over right away to pour water and ask if there were any drinks required. We ordered an array of dishes of which all were better than the next.(see pics) From the octopus' to the seafood Paella all are recommended! However with that said, as good as the food was it was the Red wine Sangria that my mother couldn't stop raving about. Alex at the bar heard us talking about our celebration and without a skip, at the end of our meal the staff was in the dining hall with a complimentary Ice cream with candle singing happy birthday, I could not have planned it better. Thanks to the Alex and the staff there. Best Vinny Yes I would go back and do recommend that you too stop by for a taste experience that will make you feel like you're in Barcelona. read more

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Wonderful night of yummy food and very good service! Staff were all friendly and helpful. Everyone (party of 6) enjoyed their food. Apps, dinners and desserts were delivered promptly. Hot food was hot. Restaurant is beautiful inside and kept up well. Will be back! read more

Finally tried Bistro Mediterran It was delicious. The food was fresh, presented well, and prices were excellent for the amount they gave. Service was spot on too. I highly recommend and look forward to going back. Cocktails were delicious. Started with the Matador. The spiciest drink I've had any where!! They bring around plenty of warm bread with olives. The bread was delicious so we knew it was good start. We shared the Grilled Octopus for an app. Fresh and delicious. Big enough for a meal. A friend had Lobster Bisque which he said was very good and plenty of scallops too. My husband had the Valencia Paella and loved it. Our friends had the Tuna and said it was delicious and fresh. I had the Seafood Pappardelle, because it was fresh pappardelle. I was disappointed with the scallops, but the shrimp and pasta in the creamy lobster sauce was yummy. Service was excellent too. Very attentive. read more

Bistro Mediterranean & Tapas Bar - Matador. Extremely spicy - Spanish Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

I just had the pleasure of discovering this restaurant on our few day stay in Milford. The menu sounded appealing so my wife and I gave it a try. On entering we were greeted right away and were surprised at the tasteful and elegant decor inside. We weren't looking for a big meal so shared this delicious and fresh beet salad and their Valencia Paella. Delicious young shellfish, shrimp and chunks of chicken and chorizo with a savory sauce. Unique and flavorful. We finished off with a tasty citrus flan. The white Sangria drink made it hard to resist a second glass. If I lived here instead of Long Island, we would be regulars checking out their special food themed nights during other weekdays. Oh, and their background Spanish music was just right and unobtrusive. read more

Terrible..how did this place get 4.5 stars?? The waiter whom is the owners son forgot about us and forgot my daughters dinner..waited for 20 minutes..my sons dinner was wrong..once my daughter got the clams they were over cooked..pasta was mush and watery not completely drained..we complained to Oscar the bartender whom said its his 2nd day and asked for Alex the owners son to come talk to us who never did.. gave us flan on the house and a discount but honestly flan was like rubber too..never going back read more

Here is a hidden in plain sight jem!!! Being a big fan of Bistro Mediterranean in Westbrook, I was getting ready to make a reservation there when I noticed that they had opened in Milford. The outside is nothing remarkable but the inside is tastefully done...It is a big open bar in the front and an atrium seating to the right and the regular dining table separated from the bar by a wall. The waitstaff is friendly and very helpful! The food is absolutely amazing. My party had the beef medallions tapas and the beef was perfectly cooked the cheese melted nicely and the bread and sauce were fantastic. The main courses were rack of lamb, perfectly cooked, so flavorful and tender, the spinach was yummy, and mashed potatoes were great... The skirt steak was perfectly cooked and tender, used my butter knife to cut it... The dessert was tres Leche cake and it was so moist and delicious. The rose sangria was wonderful. So if you are in Milford Ct and want an amazing meal. Try this place!!! read more

Excellent choice of Mediterranean food. We started with the grilled octopus, which was fabulous and then had the seafood stew, another winner. Portions are generous so my husband and I split both. Also has a very nice selection of Spanish wines. Service was attentive and the restaurant is large and comfortable. Will definitely return. read more

A delicious and sophisticated evening at Bistro! We started with their signature garlic shrimp, and a plate of sautéed artichokes over green salad. For mains, the menu staple hanger steak, and a special of monkfish over risotto. We saw many dishes of paella go by--must order that next time! The flavors were rich and textured, and complimented by red and white Spanish wines. We were too full for dessert--portions are generous. But overall, quality is so much more important than quantity, and Bistro was very satisfying! Our little slice of Spain. read more

We did an extended Happy Hour and everything was outstanding Our servers were efficiently friendly and provided a nice pace The food and drinks were great!! The Pork Loin small plate was the star of the as well As the Tres Leches read more

I was leery of trying this restaurant knowing that the previous ones at this site were busts, but I was VERY pleasantly surprised. The cocktail selections were great! I had a hard time picking just one and ended up trying a few!! Sat at the bar and the service and ambiance was outstanding. Staff was extremely attentive to our wants and needs. The menu choices are extensive, once again facing a challenge wanting to order many of them. Settled on crab cakes, mussels and seafood pappardelle. Finished off with one of the best cappuccinos I've ever had and the chocolate lava cake is to die for. Now that I've been here, I'll be back again and again to try all the menu choices. read more

Bistro Mediterranean & Tapas Bar - Spanish Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

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A Perfect Anniversary Dinner! We were searching for a new restaurant to celebrate our anniversary--something with great ambience, delicious food, and reasonable prices. Bistro Mediterraneo exceeded all expectations! The garlic shrimp was absolutely to die for. Be sure to save some of their freshly baked bread to soak up the incredible sauce--it's a must. My husband ordered the rack of lamb and gave it a solid 5 stars. I was torn between several tempting dishes, but our friendly and knowledgeable waiter recommended the paella. I've always been hesitant to order paella out because my mom's recipe sets a high bar... but wow! Bistro Mediterraneo's version was AMAZING. (Sorry, Mom!) This place has officially become our new favorite. We're already planning our next visit--especially to check out Happy Hour at the Tapas Bar. Highly recommend! read more

This restaurant was woefully understaffed for Valentine's Day. We drove from New Jersey to celebrate my buddy's Birthday which also happens to be on Valentine's Day. Our reservation was at 8pm and we got there early to suprise him. We were seated bout 10 minutes early and waited for my buddy who arrived at 8. We sat at our table for about 30 minutes (at which time we searched for a waiter). Our mistake was asking for a wine list which we got, but the waiter rushed off and we did not see him again. After another 15 minutes or so, I got up and asked to speak to a manager and returned to our table. After another 15 minutes with no one coming to our table (there were two other tables in our section who did not see a waiter) we got up and left. Funny thing is a food runner came to our table twice to drop off food only to find we did not order. Both my wife and I worked our way through college and some years after that waiting table. I am usually very understanding since I worked in the industry. What I don't understand is that your full with reservations so you know every table will be full, yet you don't have enough staff and whatever manager or managers you have did not appear to have the situation under control. We were lucky enough to find another place around 9:30 that could take us, but what about the others that tried to dine at Bistro that did not have such luck? If anyone from Bistro reads this, please take corrective measures. Food looked great and nice ambiance, but won't do any good with such lack of service. read more

Beautiful restaurant, food is not fresh. Mediterranean salad made with canned vegetables. Frozen scallops in pasta dish. Don't waste your time or money. read more

The restaurant is beautiful inside. The food is amazing. Portions are substantial. We had the paella, pasta with scallops and shrimp and steak. All were beautifully plated and delicious. We ordered the sangria pitcher. It was substantial. I can't wait to go back. read more

What a great luncheon we had yesterday at Bistro Mediterranean. I went yesterday with two girlfriends to celebrate the birthday of one of them. Although the restaurant doesn't look like much on the outside , you open the door and enter a welcoming venue with a wonderful ambience. The luncheon menu was impressive with a nice selection of appetizers and tapas, salads, sandwiches, and entrees, something for everyone. I had the chicken portobello panini with salad that was absolutely delicious with a glass of Pinot Grigio that I really enjoyed. Both of my friends loved their lunch selection too. We told our waiter we were celebrating a birthday so we ordered the chocolate lava cake that was so delicious and it was a good sized piece. Our waiter brought us a slice of tiramisu on the house since we were celebrating a birthday. I am not a fan of tiramisu but this one was so light and delicious. I look forward to a return trip here. If you are looking for a restaurant that is comfortable, nice ambience and great food, this is definitely the place! Dolores C read more

Unusual for a table of 6 to be totally satisfied! Great service, great food and very accommodating! Eye appealing back room with white tablecloths. Enjoyed by all! read more

We were traveling through the area and so glad that we tried this place for lunch. Don't let the outside strip mall fool you. The inside is beautiful and spacious. They didn't spare any expense. We ordered several tapas and desserts. Everything was so flavorful and on point. The filet mignon tartare was our favorite and the cheese croquettes right behind. I hope to return next time we're in the area. read more

What a fun place! We really enjoyed our food. We got mostly tapas and their Brussels sprouts salad, which was so damn delicious and different. We both thought that the garlic shrimp, grilled calamari, and tuna tartare were first rate tapas. We LOVED the cocktails menu -- the whiskey peach something something was one of the most drinkable and tasty cocktails I've had in a long time. If I wasn't driving, I could have had 7-8! They were that good. Lastly, shout out to our server, William, who was very helpful, attentive, and friendly. We will definitely be back the next time we are in Milford/New Haven area. Oh, the inside was lovely (and big!). Very deceptive from the outside. read more

Went there last weekend for the second time. What a treat! Beautiful decor, excellent service, delicious food. Their homemade bread is to die for. They will do anything to ensure a superb dining experience. I highly recommend this restaurant. Seems like a hidden gem. read more

The ambiance is quaint. The food is absolutely delicious. We started with Tapas shrimp in a garlic sauce and chorizo with white beans in a fig reduction sauce and they gave warm crusty bread to dip in the sauces Amazing!! Everyone ordered their own entrees which were all different in flavor and so good. We drank a Spanish red wine to complement the food. This place is off the beaten path but is definitely worth the trip. They will not disappoint!!! I would give them higher than 5 stars if I could!!! read more

The food was GREAT. We had 3 tapas (arugula/beet salad, cheese empanadas, and gumbas (shrimp)). The two different rioja wines were perfect with the meal. The inside of the restaurant is well decorated, and there is room for small and large private parties. Very nice and not too loud background music. Say hello to Alex for us; he made us first time customers feel very welcome. BTW, don't be put off by the curb view; they're working on that! read more

This is my first time here. I only came for a glass of wine. The wine was great, it was a tempernillo suggested by the bartender. It was spot on. The menu looks incredible.. these negative reviews seem to be people who didn't get their own way for whatever reason. This place deserves a chance. My bartender was attentive and very nice. I will be back to try the food. Please support your local business and stop giving bad reviews because you couldn't have a half a glass of wine. Pay for a full glass and drink half. I wish this place the best of luck! read more

Amazing ambiance and delicious food! Huge portions and reasonable prices! Service was excellent! read more

Bistro Mediterranean & Tapas Bar - Seafood paella ....amazing!!! - Spanish Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

The Tapas there were unbelievably tasty!! Milford has not had a solid Tapas spot until now. Highly recommended!!

This was my second time at this location. The food wasn't as good as the first time. I had the garlic shrimp and the bruschetta. I don't like the butter or whatever they put on the bottom on the bread to keep it in place. There were some wine vendors, maybe....not sure but they were tasting wine and had a bit of food. I was not the their first priority. The purveyors sitting next to me were!!! I also asked for a half glass of wine and they said no, only full Glasses. I'll try it again but my second visit was not as good as my first impression. read more

Giving it 5 believing it must be related to one in East Haven, where had many fabulous meals with Leo, the gang and the fantastic band that my partner and I loved to dance to. Just mentioned the name of the band the other day, and now it slipped what's left of my mind. Got it; the band was Airborne. Loved it, read more

Wasn't a great first impression. Walked in on a Thursday night. Asked about a Happy Hour - "oh that starts next week " what? Didn't you have a soft opening, and then a grand opening?? Bartender service was not that good. It wasn't busy. I am definitely not a wine snob but the house wine (cab) was pretty lousy - when we said something to the bartender- the answer was "well you got the house wine" Oh and lookout if you order a spirit on the rocks - you will be charged for the "rocks" aka ice. I really hope this restaurant makes it - I will give them another chance but perhaps at another one of the locations. Maybe it was just a bad night read more

Our party of six all had a wonderful empanada appetizer and dinners. The table olives, and fresh baked breads are fantastic. The salads, skirt steak, red snapper, scallops, seafood stew, and pork dishes were excellent. The service by our waiter, Milton, was friendly and exceptional. his wine suggestion was spot on. We definitely be back and hopefully see Milton again. read more

Absolutely outstanding service and dinner!!!! Cant wait to get back. Ask for William !

High marks for food, service and ambiance especially as our party of six was seated in a small section near a fireplace. Good liquor and wine selection and very nice Old Fashion. Portions are ample and prices very reasonable. read more