Fantastic service with an outstanding meal. Started with the Ham & cheese Croquettes, then the Surf & Turf Special. Super attentive staff. Reasonably priced as well. read more

We arrived around 4:15 to catch the Happy Hour. When we arrived, we noticed the slight musty smell right at the entryway...not a good impression. We asked the bartender if we could enjoy the Happy Hour at one of the tables, he said, No. Only at the bar. Something that was not spelled out on the menu nor the website. We sat at the bar. The menu listed the house gin at $5. I asked which Gin did they use as House Gin. The bartender said, I can give you Tanqueray but the price is not $5 like the menu says, it's $7. He said that menu was from Milford, not Westbrook. Weird...so I get a glass of wine, which did ring at $6 like the menu said. We ordered a few "tapas". Out of the four that we tried, the best one was the turnover (empanada), then the meatballs (tiny meatballs), then the fried calamari (which tasted and looked out of a frozen wholesale fried calamari bag) and last the pork medallion (not tasty at all). When the bill came, two of the tapas had the wrong price (higher than what the menu said)....I had to ask the bartender to rectify, which he did.....Poor people the ones that do not check their bills....they can easily be overcharged here....Big time..... Not recommended....not coming back. read more

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Good food, staff is attentive and the atmosphere is just ok . IF it is crowded the parking can be tight.

My friends and I celebrated a birthday dinner here. We ordered 2 appetizers to share. My 3 friends ordered the diver sea scallops, which they each enjoyed and I ordered the seafood paella, which was loaded with seafood, but not very flavorful. My white sangria was really good and we were offered a piece of tres leches cake to share. It was a nice night out. read more

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Came for the first time for lunch as we were in the area. Had a simple meal of salad and appetizers. Done so well, I can't wait to come back to try more food. Well worth the trip. read more

Came here for lunch with a bunch of friends. The food was delicious and the presentation was excellent. The octopus salad was tender and tasty. The artichoke hearts were delicious just enough olive oil and flavor to mop it up with the hot bread they served the table with. The brussels sprouts were also delicious and a good way to start the meal. I my lunch was their surf and turf, which was amazing. I never had a filet mignon that big at restaurant. It was cooked to perfection and you could almost cut it with a fork. The mushroom orzo was a nice compliment to the steak. Brischetto was also very good.one of the best Brischetto I've ever had at a restaurant. The service was outstanding. This was one of the best meals I had at a restaurant in along time read more

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Not good... upon entering I noticed the restaurant had a slight moldy smell. Turn off. The waiter took our order and One of the servers came over with a very large bread basket and gave us each 1 piece of bread and walked away with the basket. I'd rather they didn't give us bread because I thought that was Quite cheesy. If you're going to give us bread put a basket on the table with a few pieces. We decided to order a few Tapas for dinner. Very disappointed . The meat tasted steamed , it had absolutely no flavor and sauces/accompaniment made no sense . The servers were attentive . I do not recommend and I won't go back . read more

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The food here was very good. We had tuna tartare, grilled calamari, seafood paella and ny surf and turf. Service was very efficient and friendly. The ambiance was ok. It seemed to me to be a little odd and I can't express why. Might not seem odd to anyone else. It didn't detract from the food or service which we really enjoyed! I would be happy to return. read more

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My wife and I dined at Bistro, which as the name implies is a restaurant and Tapas Bar, a few weeks back. I stuck to the entree portion of the menu rather than tapas. My wife and I split a saucy, bean and veggie topped grilled calamari dish. The calamari was in larger tubier sections than you normally see. It was relatively tender. A pretty good dish. My strip steak was interesting in that it was butterflied, but only apparently grilled on one flattened outside portion, and then folded back over. I ordered it medium rare, but something about the butterflying led to an uneven temperature experience. Parts were medium rare. But parts were rare and parts were more well done than medium. Parts were very good. And other parts were overly chewy. The steak also had a bit of a peppery sauce. The sautéed greens that came as a side were very good. The roasted potatoes were pretty good. The lava cake I ordered for my dessert was surrounded by red sauce drizzles and topped with a sweet white sauce. This was well plated and pretty tasty. Service was attentive. The atmosphere was fine. Four Stars read more

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Interesting Spanish, Mediterranean menu in an unpretentious setting providing diners with probably one of the most affordable wine lists in the state. Nice Linen on the tables & proper glassware helps divert attention from the rustic & dated interior decor. We dined on a generously portioned & very tasty assortment of seafood & vegetable tapas. Pear & gorgonzola cheese salad was beautifully presented & the best part was that it was not overly dressed allowing the impeccably fresh greens & fruit to shine. If you aren't the impatient type, you'll think the Service is fine, but prepare your table as tapas & salad may be delivered at the same time -as ours was. The rustic Bread was served hot but butter lovers will need to ask for it. All in all worth another visit to sample entrees & more wine. read more

The food was amazing, drinks were very good. The staff were very nice. Definitely coming back. read more

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5 stars for this decadent lava cake! The bread was really good, I wish it had butter. I could have asked for it but I ate it too quickly. read more

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Tell everyone you know, this is the hidden gem of the area. Amazing seafood and the Brussels dish is one of the best I've ever had. I will absolutely be back read more

I love the Brussels sprout salad here! Although it's usually very quiet when I go, almost empty, which is weird. I also got the grilled vegetables as a side but they are actually steamed. Sparkling rose was also very good. read more

Bistro Mediterranean & Tapas Bar - Brussels sprout salad - Spanish Near Me - Westbrook, Connecticut

Back to Bistro to celebrate my wife's birthday. We made a reservation Saturday night. Upon arriving, we were seated promptly, even though we arrived early. We were waited upon shortly after being seated. The dining room is spacious, nicely lit, and the seating at tables is comfortable. We decided to go with all tapas to share. We started with a nicely dressed house salad. Then we ordered and shared grilled shrimp a la plancha, empanadas, chorizo, and lamb-beef-pork skewers. All were nicely plated and delicious. We each ordered a Spanish rose which was a perfect accompaniment to the tapas. We celebrated my wife's birthday with a scrumptious order of chocolate lava cake served with a scoop of ice cream. Service was friendly and professional. Sadly, however, the dining room was noticeably not busy. We wondered why- could it have been that people were worried about the upcoming blizzard and just decided to stay home? What a shame. This is a really fine restaurant. If in the mood for Spanish-influenced cooking, then you really must give Bistro Mediterranean Grill and Tapas Bar a try. read more

Federico is the best ! I started with the skewers - amazing ! large portions! then I had the Seafood stew- broth is amazing ! finished with the orange Flan! I wil be back ! read more

The best you will ever get in the area ... don't miss it , try it ... the whole menu is great !! Also , service and ambience is great ... read more

If you looked at this place from the outside, you would not be tempted to come in. But when you do give it a chance, you'll find some fantastic food. We've been several times, and never had anything bad! My personal favorite was the bruschetta, and they often have specials that are also fantastic. The service was a little slow, but they always make sure the table is clear and that you don't have a million dishes at once. Definitely something you should check out! read more

What a gem! The staff is so warm and welcoming. The food was delicious. Don't miss the Brussel sprout salad!

My family went here for my daughters birthday dinner and let me tell you this place is a hidden GEM! From the beinning of when we walked in to the very end the food, service, and ambiance was TOP NOTCH!! The start you off with warm bread oh so good! Then the appetizers so tasty! From our appetizers the shaved brussel sprout salad, crab cakes, mussels, cheese croquettes, to the bruschetta omg WOW! Then the dinner i cant say enough about how delicious everything was from the pork tenderlion medallions to the skirt steak, to the braised short rib raviolis to the seafood Paella, EVERYTHING WAS FANTASTIC!! The staff was so professional, so nice, pleasant and very funny at times. Thank you all for making our night extra special! Try the Mediterranean Bistro in Westbrook Ct you wont be disappointed!! read more

My husband and I went back after 3 years and unfortunately, had a very different experience than the 1st time. To start, a young man brought us to our table where he then laid down the dirty menus on top of our dishes that we would be eating off of. The family directly behind us had 2 kids with them who had their iPad playing super loud. There were a ton of other open seats they could have placed us. Shortly after, the music came on with the speakers close to us and was very loud. 3/4 of the way through our meal, the music genre completely changed to something weird. The waiter waited a bit and then came back and took our drink order. I gave him the order and then asked him if I could order apps (because we were ready to order for a bit already). He took our order and brought back our drinks. My cosmo wasn't that great. Very bitter and not like most cosmos. Then our apps came out which were the garlic shrimp that we loved in the past, and the brussel sprout salad. The garlic shrimp was nothing like we loved in the past(3 years ago). The sauce was horrible and the shrimp was overcooked. The brussel sprout salad was not very pleasant either. He eventually came over to ask how everything he was, and I told him we were ready to order our entrees. I feel like he just forgot to ever ask us what we wanted to eat, which was really weird. I got the scallop risotto and my husband had the chicken with potatoes and spinach. His meal was pretty decent. Mine was okay, but no way near as good as last time. We got the banana for a dessert and the crispy Carmel was lacking on it. I asked for the check. I had to ask for everything without him asking first, besides our drinks. Ambience was weird and a little uncomfortable. Definitely not a place to go for a nice date night. Based on tonight's visit, I don't believe we'll be back. read more

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Outstanding meal at a reasonable price! Service was 5 Star! We will be back again! A new goto place!

We had the octopus and shrimp appetizers and they were delicious. Our server recommended the wine which was perfect. Our dinners were served piping hot and were delicious. We loved it here and will be back. Great food, drinks and service! read more

I've always been a huge fan of this spot. It's a very well kept and European decorated establishment. The staff are all masked up. The food is made to order and amazzzzing! I highly recommend this place!! read more

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Atmosphere is classy without being stuffy. Generous portion size even with the tapas. Enjoyed mussels in light broth with side of fries. Chorizo tapas was not as spicy as expected but ok flavor. Roast half chicken was hearty with a sausage gravy and mashed potato. Service was attentive but they only brought one piece of bread each at start of meal. Could have used more to soak up gravy/broth. Overall a quality meal and enjoyable evening. read more

It's kind of off the beaten path, and there's not much else in the area. However, there is plenty of parking, the food is tasty, if not a little Americanized. The best thing we ate, by far, were the salads. Beyond delicious. The beet salad was my favorite. We had croquettes, octopus, and meatballs. We skipped on the wine, but that's because it was 11:30. There's a decent wine list and they have some cool looking drinks. if you're looking for super authentic Spanish tapas, this is not the place to go. If you're looking for a nice atmosphere, decent food, and a place to just get together and enjoy each other's company first and food second, this is your spot. read more

Was in the area for a little weekend getaway, and stopped here for dinner. We love Mediterranean food so figured it was worth trying. I'm glad we did! The service and all staff were wonderful!! Our French waiter was lovely and gave top notch service, and the food was absolutely delicious. We had such a great time here, so glad we came :) Highly recommend for a fun night out. read more

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Big variety of selections, deliciously prepared. Very good service. You feel the genuine & personal family ambiance.

I'm no foodie but in splitting my time between the CA Bay Area and the CT Eastern Shoreline I'm frequently disappointed by the CT gastronomy--except for the fish-n-chips. We tried the Westbrook Bistro Mediterranean & Tapas Bar for the first time tonight and I must echo the many great reviews. While the building's exterior is unremarkable the interior is nicely appointed, the waitstaff is fantastic, and the dishes are delightful: delectable and pleasingly presented. My wife had her go-to, salmon, this dish over polenta, and loved it. But honestly, go for the tapas. I had a special: skewers of mahi-mahi, scallops, and shrimp. And we shared a tapa of sautéed artichokes. Marvelous! read more

Good food, fine atmosphere, very good service. We arrived for an early dinner on a Friday night, and the restaurant was not yet full, so did not have much of a spirited vibe. The food we selected was quite good - from the pork stuffed peppers to gambas and empanadas. Attentive service. read more

My husband and I recently ate here for just our 2nd time. The first time was over a year ago and we felt "meh" about it, but every so often (after watching too much YouTube) my husband gets a craving for a really good, authentic paella, and there aren't many places around that even HAVE paella on the menu. So we decided to give this place another chance. This evening we ordered the empanadas and crab cakes as appetizers. To be fair, my husband liked the crabcakes. I thought they had too much breading, and they poured so much sauce over the top that they ended up being very mushy. As for the empanadas, I thought the filling was flavorful, but the dough was too thick and tough. But my husband didn't like anything about them, and thought the filling was lacking in flavor. For our entrees, my husband and I each ordered a different paella. For the most part, my husband enjoyed the flavor of his Valencia paella, but was disappointed that it lacked any socarrat (crispy base), which is the mark of a great, authentic paella. My paella was the more seafood-oriented one, that included lobster. But it also included salmon...and while I love salmon, it's not something I think belongs in a paella. So, I SPECIFICALLY asked how much salmon there was vs shellfish. The waiter assured me that there was just a small amount of salmon. So I ordered it. Well, the whole thing ended up being a HUGE disappointment. MOST of the seafood was salmon and mahi mahi, the calamari had a grey color (we were afraid to eat it), and most disappointingly, there were NO clams. Also, the mussels were so small and overcooked that they were challenging to dig out of the shells. Later, when we brought the lack of clams to our waiter's attention, he said that he forgot to mention that they were out of clams. REALLY?...it didn't occur to you that you might want to clear that with me before going through with the order, given that I specifically raised a concern about this before ordering it? Looking for a few positive things to say: - All of the staff were friendly. - My paella also included bay scallops (which are small scallops) and we anticipated that they'd be overcooked and chewy, but they were actually cooked perfectly. Both paellas also included shrimp, and they were cooked perfectly and seasoned nicely, too. - After making it clear that we very quite disappointed that the paellas were "missing" the clams promised on the menu, and that we weren't interested in taking home the leftovers, the waiter brought us the check and told us he comp'd us each a glass of wine. But those few positives weren't enough. We know good food, and cook very good food at home, so when we go out to eat, we go to places that make things that are out of the norm of what we've got experience making at home. Sadly, the quality simply wasn't there, and I'm sorry to say that we aren't likely to be going back anytime soon. read more

Amazing! It's my go to restaurant in Westbrook. We always have our first dinner here and make sure we go back at least once when we spend a week or more in CT. The food is full of flavor, staff is awesome and the ambience is splendid. We just love this place. Every dish is tasty and the drinks are great. The Margaritas are the best. Make it your go to place too! read more

Very good food. Great sharing menu and service has always been good! Casual and enjoyable.

Went here with my family on Labor Day and had my car stolen right in front of us. Restaurant employees did nothing to help us. They wouldn't even call 911. Our server kept asking us to stay to not go yet. When we asked for the check they disappeared. Came back with champagne to toast my mother's birthday. It was incredibly strange. They were keeping us there. A few minutes later 3 men pulled up in a Range Rover got out with ski masks on and stole my car. They hit an employees car but she kept saying it was fine that her car had a dent already. VERY STRANGE!!! No one ever came out to speak with police (we were there for 3 hrs w the cops). Later I was told rumor had it that the restaurant employees are in on high end car theft from their lot. DO NOT GO HERE! Not to mention the food was disgusting and the drinks were worse. It's old and dirty inside and with out a doubt I think they were in on my car being stolen!!! STAY AWAY!!!!!! read more

Wobbly table, mediocre food. We tried four tapas, all equally undistinguished. I think this place gets by on its bar.

Bistro is wonderful! So much care is taken in the kitchen for a beautiful presentation, and a taste to match. It's friendly, warm, and the staff makes you feel so welcome. The specials are always fabulous, and the small plates are our favorite. The Brussels Sprout salad is NOT to be missed- and the eggplant napoleon is also delish! Overall, a great place, and we come as frequently as we can! read more

Bistro Mediterranean & Tapas Bar - Avocado and shrimp salad special (I dug in already- couldn't wait!) - Spanish Near Me - Westbrook, Connecticut

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In my opinion, this is the best restaurant on the shoreline. I've tried others but keep coming back. Fresh, delicious food. Great Service, a Clean, Quiet place with nice wines and deserts. Keep up the good work. Thank you. read more

Tough one...3.5, rounding down. Cool little spot, but not a lot of games in town. If you're in the area, it is probably a pretty good choice. If you're not, well, it's probably not. The food was pretty good, portions were substantial, but the shared service and overall feel had us confused and feeling like a number. We had a Yelp coupon that saved us some cash. Without it I think I would have been less pleased. You could drop some serious cash here pretty quick. Not on local beers, however. The confused stare when I asked if they had any was odd. The venue was pretty well decorated, qnd despite some glaring deficiencies outside such as the "patio" and parking lot, it seemed well put together and clean. Very busy as well, with average age in the room probably being mid 40's while we were there for a late-ish Friday dinner. Food was pretty good. My homemade pasta dish came with 5 shrimp, a ton of very small scallops and some lobster balls (?) for a pretty reasonable price. Fine for what it was, I guess, but I was hoping for more given the location. Would try something else nex time. The girlfriend's paella was pretty good as well, and big enough for leftovers for her, but not remarkable. Average rating of almost 5? Damn. read more

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If I could give them 10 stars I would in a heart beat. I don't even know where to start... The service was impeccable. Waters were always filled, food came out quickly and plates were cleared at a great pace. The staff was always friendly and always doing something, even if it wasn't for their own table. Their team work and attentiveness was amazing. You could also tell the kitchen cooked with perfection and care. Now the food. To put it simply, delicious. We ordered the steamed mussels, Seafood Paella, and the sea scallops. We realized after we got the mussels that we totally could have just done a few appetizers-they were very generous on the mussels. The mussels had a bit of a bite but holy cow were they delicious, in fact hands down the best I've had. There was plenty of seafood in the paella which included a few more mussels, a lobster claw and half tail and more. And the lobster champagne sauce for the scallops was to die for. This was by far one of the best restaurants we've been. read more

Bistro Mediterranean & Tapas Bar - Biggest plate of the most delicious Steamed Mussles (app) - Spanish Near Me - Westbrook, Connecticut

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We probably won't be going back. It might be true that the staff wasn't responsible for the screaming child that was loud and present for our entire meal but it was the poor judgment in the kitchen that was the hardest to understand. We ordered the seafood stew and the fish special which was grouper in Champagne sauce and much to our surprise they both came with the same bright orange gloppy sauce; the seafood was swimming in it and the grouper was suffocated by it. The sauces seemed the same and, while the fish and other seafood weren't overcooked (except for the rubber squid in the stew), the color and texture of the sauce made us wish the lights were dimmer. One other mystery was the grouper itself; it didn't look or taste like any grouper we have seen at fish stores. They were out of non-alcohol beer and very stingy with the bread bringing only one slice at a time and not very often. read more