We stopped by last night for a quick meal before joining some folks for karaoke. They informed us when we sat down the kitchen was closing in 5 minutes so my wife opted for the club sandwich and I got the chicken tenders. Her club was huge and stuffed with cheese and meat and really good looking bacon. My chicken tenders were big and well cooked and the honey mustard sauce was excellent. Even with them closing in a few minutes we didn't feel rushed or in the way. They were attentive to us keeping our drinks filled and making sure I got a box to take my chicken home for later. Yes their chicken tenders were good enough to want to take home. Hope to visit again soon. read more

Main Street Bistro - Crispy Chicken Tenders - Desserts Near Me - Monroe, North Carolina

So, I figured it was time to update my review of this amazing place. As I mentioned before, I'd keep coming back; and, true to my word, I'm literally there every Sunday for Brunch, grinning like I own the place while the staff (who are absolute gems, by the way) welcome me in. I've also stopped by for dinner a few times, and let me tell you, these folks don't miss. The food? Always fresh and delicious. The service? Fast, professional, and somehow still warm and personable. They've really built a fantastic team here, and at this point, I'm pretty sure I qualify for honorary family membership. Someone get me a name tag that says "MSB Cousin." If you're ever there for Brunch when the "Big Stack" is on the menu, please try it. You're going to love it, and the many other brunch and dinner items on the menu. read more

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I ran across this place to take my mom near her house on her birthday. The place is small but quaint. The service was great and friendly. We got the fried green tomatoes to start yum I got fish and chips and mom got beef stroganoff. For dessert mom had apple crumb cheesecake and I had chocolate cheesecake. Just a note the fried green tomatoes were so good I got mom some to go. Including drinks and nice tip about $87 I will definitely be back and highly recommend. We went on a Friday at 4:30pm something tells me they get very busy on weekends and have outdoor seating as well read more

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Picked this restaurant from Yelp and it did not disappoint!!! Amazing!!! We had the street corn dip - delicious! Blackened Chicken Alfredo that was to die for and the best part was the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake!! Not to sweet - perfect amount of cookie dough that gave a cheesecake a hug!!! We also had the Apple Galatea it was also delicious! Met the owner - told her how happy we were! It was worth our drive from SC to NC!!! We will definitely go again!!! read more

This is a stand up place and very good for community . The food is excellent made to order and made with love. The service is excellent and outstanding fresh food. My mom requested a steak for her last meal as she was on hospice and this place made that happen for us, in the middle of the day, cut the steak up as requested, prayed for her and sent me with real utensils! The steak was perfect! read more

Always a great experience at main street. Servers are friendly and attentive. Food is great and comes out fast. Cute little place if you are in monroe definitely check it out! read more

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Food was great and the service excellent. The omelets are well prepared and you should try the biscuits.

First time here and had some lunch!!! We will be back! We sat outside at the sidewalk tables. Weather was beautiful! Service was great...food was great!!! I had the grilled chicken salad and it came in a bowl!!! You don't see salad served in a bowl very often and I loved it! Ingredients were fresh, portion was very good and I didn't have to ask for extra dressing!!! We will be back to try the dinner selections one day! When you go, get ready to guess how many pennies there are on display (thats all I'm gonna say!) read more

Main Street Bistro - Grilled chicken salad with Italian dressing - Desserts Near Me - Monroe, North Carolina

Tried the Bistro out on a whim and we were really impressed. We come a few times a month now! The ambiance inside is a small, quaint bistro vibe and eating outside is a real treat. Service is amazing and the food has been phenomenal. Only bummer is having to go inside to register to pay instead of being able to pay your server which is fine, just kinda annoying. We had the fried chicken salad, burger, quesadillas, Alfredo, chicken tenders, fries, and ice cream cookie sandwiches and ALL WERE DELICIOUS! Pros: Amazing food (everything we've tried we loved) Fair pricing Friendly staff Great outdoor seating Cons: Having to go inside to pay at register Closed Mondays and Tuesdays and early on Sundays. read more

Main Street Bistro - Salad Southern Fried Chicken Salad and Bistro Burger - Desserts Near Me - Monroe, North Carolina

My wife and I decided to try a date night in Monroe and the Bistro seemed to have limited reviews that were mostly 4-5 stars so we decided to give it a go. I already knew what I was ordering after previewing their menu on Yelp. We ordered drinks then fried raviolis, Caesar salads and I ordered spaghetti & meatballs and my wife ordered the chicken parm entree. I enjoyed the fried ravioli and the red sauce had great flavor. The Caesar salad was good but the croutons were small square like the store-bought type. With that said, I did enjoy the salad. Considering this is an Italian style restaurant I was surprised that they didn't serve a loaf of bread with butter before the entree. I thought that complimentary addition was customary in a restaurant that serves Italian food. The spaghetti and red sauce was good but the meatballs were small and there was only 3 on the plate. There was more than enough pasta, but I would have rather enjoyed more protein and less pasta. My wife enjoyed the red sauce but she was not fond of the breading in the chicken parm. The chicken was more like a processed patty rather than what I expect in an entree of chicken parm. I enjoyed the limited meatballs with the red sauce and the toasted Ciabatta bread that came with the entree. I'm not sure whether my wife liked hers because she took most of the meal home to our son who seems to have 3 stomaches. She made a comment about the chicken not being what she expected. We both enjoy a good chicken parm. and when I tried hers it was the tendered chicken breast that we both normally enjoy. Next time I will heed my own advise and wait until a restaurant has an adequate sample size of reviews before trying it out. read more

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First time exploring downtown Monroe. Read the reviews and had lunch! Great decision!! Sweet staff, great food and quick service. Ate our food before pic!! Empty plate speaks for the food! That was the bistro burger! Highly recommend! read more

Main Street Bistro - Bistro Burger - Desserts Near Me - Monroe, North Carolina

Main Street Bistro offers a nice variety of Italian-themed cuisine that fills you up while not breaking the bank. Nice. We stopped in for a late leisurely lunch and were promptly greeted. Daily specials are on a large board so we each ordered one.  Afterall, if daily specials suck . . . well, why return, right? They didn't! The chicken in my wife's salad was fried perfectly and my mushroom penne was  delicious as well. After a couple bites the chef, Tom (whom we learned later is the owner), approached to inquire about his work. I stated the pasta needed more salt which he immediately agreed knowing how sensitive some diners are to sodium. A couple of shakes later and the dish sprang to life. I liked his attention to detail. The restaurant's  hope is "that every bite not only fills your belly but warms your heart!" You did and thank you. Looking to get your belly filled? Warming my heart to happy, too, on my "Give 'em a whirl" meter. Mangia qui! read more

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The atmosphere was lacking "bistro" atmosphere, the burger was very lean but was not an 8 oz burger as described in the menu, the chicken sandwich was average, service was ok but I had to go to the counter to pay my check. Price was a on the high side for the quality of the food served. read more

Stopped by for dinner during the car show downtown. I ordered the salmon cake special but they were out but they had a salmon filet instead. They salmon filet was delicious!! Perfectly seasoned. The veggies were great and fresh. My husband ordered the chicken marsala. It was delicious and came with a salad and two sides! So much food and all delicious. Our server was new but did an amazing job! We sat outside and it was great service. read more

Main Street Bistro - Salmon and veggies - Desserts Near Me - Monroe, North Carolina

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Food was good, service was good...........but , I missed the notice on the menu that said 20% gratuity charged for parties of 6 or more. We had 6 people, 2 of which were my grandsons , one of which is 3 years old. So technically it was 6. My fault, but when I went to pay the bill no one pointed out the fact that a 20% Gratuity had already been added, in fact the card machine suggested as it usually does that I leave a tip. So I left my normal 15% tip. My waitress said thanks, still no mention of the 20 gratuity already added. I know all of this is my fault for not looking at my bill, but I still didn't like it. So beware future customers! read more

This is our favorite restaurant in all of Monroe. Maybe even one of our favorites of all time. The decor is adorable, such a vibe. The waitresses are so sweet and very attentive (it's always the same two ladies when we go and we usually visit for lunch). The food is incredible, I'm talking great. You can tell the chef truly cares about his dishes and they are packed with flavor and cooked with care. I also love that they prioritize fresher ingredients! My husband has a dairy allergy (I'm sure the chef and waitresses will recognize our order as soon as they read that part ) and they always take wonderful care of him making sure his meal is made and handled correctly. I also think the prices are reasonable and the location is great! This is THE place! read more

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Despite the dining room having open ceiling and being loud (I wear hearing aids), the food is amazing! We had the Blackened Chicken Alfredo and the Fried Chicken Sandwich. The chicken in both dishes were cooked to perfection! The chef even came out to say hello and see how things were going. The waitress was super friendly and came to check frequently. Beer selections are great - we both tried something we've never had. 10/10 would recommend! read more

We went for lunch, somewhat limited selections for lunch. We had a burger, chicken strips, salad, two waters and a soft drink for $60. Expensive for what we got. Burger was ordered medium well came out medium rare. Probably won't return. Service was good. read more

Just discovered the Main Street Bistro it's a great family place the owner was here great ambiance great food great prices. read more

Main Street Bistro - Desserts Near Me - Monroe, North Carolina

Great food, quaint place. Owner welcomes personally! Stuffed shrimp and Chicken Parmesan excellent. read more

Main Street Bistro - Stuffed shrimp and Chicken Parmesan, Great quaint place with excellent food and service. Owner welcomes customers personally. Nice touch!!!! - Desserts Near Me - Monroe, North Carolina

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The food was great, tasty and fast. The service was great as well. Definitely will return. read more

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Just went for Sunday Brunch. Food was delicious and plentiful. Complimentary mini muffins to start. Biscuits and gravy and Hangover burger are recommended. Congrats Lisa & Ed. Keep us coming back. read more

Visiting from out of town, but this was a really nice place to have dinner. The grilled chicken sandwich was good, but a little plain. My husband had the blackened chicken Alfredo and honestly it was the best meal I've tried in a long time. We were catching up with friends so not paying super close attention; would have stayed longer if the waiter was more attentive, but assume they were just giving us space. All in all would definitely dine again and recommend it to others. read more

What this place lacks in size makes it up with good service and fresh hot food. Pumpkin are was delish. Burger is big, juicy and piping hot. Fries are nice sized and crispy hot. The bacon on my burger wasn't the typical left over bacon, it was thick and freshly made. Perfectly toasted bun. Wife's blackened chicken alfy was amazing too. The sauce was not too thick and chicken was savory. If you like crab and mushrooms the appetizer offered here is awesome. The service was super nice from everyone. All around nice experience with all expectations easily surpassed. Coming back for sure! read more

Main Street Bistro - Pumpkin ale! - Desserts Near Me - Monroe, North Carolina

Enjoyed a great lunch and too dinner recently. Very enjoyable outdoor dining and today I was inside because outside was full. Food was well prepared and very flavorful. The owner appears to be the cook chef and very engaged in the business's I noticed they really did a great Halloween decor outside and this week started with Christmas. Appears they are very actively engaged in trying to strike up downtown Monroe. Closed Sunday and Monday Open basically 11 am - 9 pm and until 10 pm Friday & Saturday. Look forward to returning again . read more

We stopped in Main Street Bistro today and loved every minute of it! The restaurant vibe is great, the staff was awesome, and the food was amazing! read more

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They forgot my 3.50 drink and displayed a very unfriendly attitude. When handing me my food they had a very unwelcoming attitude towards me. They also said they were handing me everything, no not everything, my drink is not with me. The food was OK however, not anything too special but OK for a quick meal. read more

My mom along with my toddler stopped by for lunch and had a great meal. The wait staff was attentive and kind, the chef also helped us with a special request. The food was fresh, tasty and the portion sizes were good! We will be back! read more

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Main Street Bistro catered an event I attended in Monroe - all three meals were delicious. Great cocktails too!

4.5/5 - got a two-person table tucked into the corner of the cramped dining room. Service was solid and food was very good we ordered the cheeseburger - perfect combination of bun, burger, and toppings, and the chicken quesadilla, which was nice and crispy, but with a healthy amount of meat/cheese. Recommend! read more

I was really disappointed with our experience. We walked in around noon and were told to sit at a 2-top which would've been awfully uncomfortable given how the table next to it was occupied. We asked to sit elsewhere and the associate was annoyed. The floor was very sticky & the table had been wiped but it wasn't very clean. My friend ordered the chicken salad and I had a soup and garden salad. Both were ok, but were given packets for our salad dressing (???). The soup was not good (chicken & rice). All in all not a place I'd likely visit again. Was hopeful as it's under new ownership. Perhaps it was an off day. read more

This place makes Hickory Tavern look like a 5 star restaurant. Do not come here unless you have 3 hours to spare and are in the mood for fast food quality read more

Excellent food, excellent service. Highly recommend. I had the penne pasta special. My mom had the chicken quesadilla. Both equally delicious. read more

Joined them for their inaugural brunch on Sunday, Sept. 3rd and we weren't disappointed. We arrived shortly after 11:00 AM to find only a few patrons dining but due to the exceptionally nice weather, we decided to dine al fresco at the outdoor patio area in front. Our server had only been "on board" for a couple days and was becoming oriented so we were patient while she learned her routine. I ordered the eggs benedict (one of my favorite breakfast options) and the preparation was excellent.There were six guests plus two children in our party so I won't describe each item ordered but all were very pleased and indicated that they would be returning. By the time we left the place had filled up so it would appear that it would make sense to arrive early. read more

We are visiting the area from Fort Lauderdale Florida and we were looking for a good spot to grab dinner when we stumbled across your amazing Bistro! Our friends live in Monroe so we had a group of 10 people walk in with no reservation and we were immediately greeted by several friendly staff members who welcomed us all in like we were late for a family gathering. They proactively setup a seating arrangement for us and we were quickly seated and ordered drinks and food without delay. We all found something delicious on the menu and at first I will admit I was very skeptical because in my experience when a menu spans various food groups like Steak, Seafood, Italian, Burgers, Bar food..... etc.... Let me just say everyone in our party tried a different meal and they were all incredible! Fried raviolis to start were phenomenal and the red sauce was amazing! Tomato soup is an absolute MUST have! The stuffed mushroom appetizer was also incredible! Moving to entrees, I ordered from the specials of the day choosing the New York strip steak and added on a shrimp skewer accompanied by a baked potato and caesar salad, the steak was a perfect medium and the flavor was fantastic! Perfectly seasoned and juicy! Members in our party also ordered the Meatloaf, Chicken Tenders, Bacon Cheeseburger, Chicken Alfredo pasta, and a Fried chicken salad. Everyone cleaned their plates!! The order selection gives you an idea of the wide variety and range of food options. The desserts we barely had room enough to eat the Apple Callodette which essentially was an open face slice of apple pie with vanilla ice cream and it didn't last long once it landed on the table! Throughout our amazing dining experience our waitress was super attentive, on top of her table visits and friendly. In summary, if you're looking for a great spot to escape the heat and gather in a family friendly Bistro for a great meal and excellent service make sure you don't miss this spot! Oh and the also offer Brunch!! We hope this place is open for many years to come because we plan to stop in every time we visit! God bless and many well wishes to this Bistro! read more

I absolutely love this place, the owners and the staff! You won't find people that care more about your experience. Highly recommended.

We were exploring the area, and are so very happy that we found this little gem! The food!, the service!, the ambiance! All was above our expectations, very much would recommend this place, it truly is a rare find! read more

Great lunch spot. Everything fresh and to order. Generous portions, reasonable prices, adequate staff, clean space overall experience very good. Standout dish... mushroom soup... to die for read more

Some food is excellent, some not so much ....... Service is always on point . Eat here often and am mostly satisfied with it on the whole . Very clean and everything is always well stocked . read more

Great service and very tasty food. We had the quesadilla, triple decker and potato soup. All were very good! Good beer on tap too - bonus!