My husband deems their menus "too exotic" for his taste so I jump at any opportunity with friends and family to dine here! Admittedly, I have peeked at my phone to identify a menu offering or two, but Registry Bistro rarely disappoints. Our latest visit was for a special Gatsby themed prix fixe menu and it was splendid! Dining room is sleek and elegant, service is always friendly and efficient, and Chef Erika Rapp is a welcoming presence! Highly recommend! read more

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There's always going to be something delicious happening at Registry Bistro. Their ingredients are always fresh and they've always got high class menu items. We came for happy hour this time which is Tues-Thursday 4-6pm where they are featuring monthly new menus with different focus areas. The Alpine Spritz beverage was herbacious and yummy. The ribeye skewers and lamb stroganoff meatballs were two favorites. I've also come for dinner and had their halibut which is absolutely divine. Its interior has that of a warehouse vibe and the service is always strong. You'll find the servers really know the menu and chef is very proud of the quality that they provide! This is a great spot that I feel sometimes gets slept on read more

We arrived in Toledo an hour before walking into this delightful French bistro and were blown over by everything! The old world feel with high ceilings and open windows made you think you were across the pond. We showed up early and were welcomed with open arms and seated immediately. The cocktails were top shelf, appy and entrees outstanding, desserts delicious and the chef actually baked a loaf of bread for us to go! Do not miss visiting this place! read more

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I made a reservation online. And when I got there they couldn't find it. Then they were plain rude. I'll stick with Georgios

Tried to make a reservation for 7pm, unable to accommodate us at that time and moved us to 7:30pm instead. We came, got seated only 3 tables had customers. So there's a good 15 tables free, not busy on a Friday as they made it appear. Server was slow. We started with flights of red & white. She brought it and left. Did not care to explain the flights were getting..um ok. Our apps came: Chacuterie board and Escargot. It was ok. For our Mains: Snake Sturgeon, Island Salmon, Grilled lamb chops, Bucatini Carbonara. Food came, placed on our table and she left. The stacked used plates from our apps were, you guessed it she didn't bother to clean it up. My son enjoyed the lamb chops, bucatini was okay. I forked my salmon & it was raw! Looked around to see for any server..none. 10 mins came by, 15, 20, 30mins not one server to be found!!! My husband hasnt touched his food as well as he was waiting on me. At this point we're very disappointed, lost our appetite. Waitress eventually came, we said this was raw. Her reply "It's beet cured but yeah looks raw!" - no apologies! Mind you! She picked up my plate, and my husband's as we no longer wanted to eat. We all stood and left, she then said I apologize, without a hint of sincerity and no efforts made to resolve the unpleasant experience we had. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE! We then headed to The Brim house to finish our dinner and food and service were phenomenal! read more

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Date night Saturday night. Our reservation was for 7pm, but we were falling asleep, so luckily they were able to accommodate at 6:15. :) Only a few tables were occupied. Tall ceilings, nice ambiance, would have maybe liked some additional lighting such as candle light (or faux candle light). The weather outside was lovely and they opened the doors which gave way to French doors with iron railing. they were pretty! Our server mentions that the menu changes pretty frequently so we may not see on the menu what we read online. Fine by me, as you know from my reviews, I'm always up for a food adventure. I had a gin based cocktail which tasted balanced. Spring Mushroom Mousseline, Pistachio and Drunken Fruit with Date & Pecan bread. - Mousseline served in a glass votive like ramekin (much like you'd see foie), was tasty, creamy, albeit a little gritty from the pistachios. The bread came like a small loaf, almost precut (could have been sliced all the way through), with macerated cherry/cranberry compote. For a vegetarian option like foie, we were pleased and ate the entire portion. Scotch Olives with Saffron Aioli. These olives were HOT. No joke. A bit of, could you please blow on this before I burn my tongue? But, they were briny on the inside, with a perfectly coated fried crunch outside, and so yum once the heat dissipated. Nice touch on the aioli. Only 4 of them unfortunately... that's 2.25 each! Rosemary Grilled Lamb Chops with Seedy Broccolini Salad with Cherries. Wood grilled carrots and pomegranate molasses. $39. Nice presentation. Crunchy but soft carrots, broccolini cooked perfectly. Seemed a bit on the small side as far as meat goes. Two double lollipops. Cooked perfect, and beautiful gamey taste, just not too much bang for the buck. Grilled Sturgeon, warm rice salad, fiddlehead ferns, snap peas. Not a fan of the glaze ontop, the fish portion was fine, but lackluster. I'm a huge sucker for fiddlehead ferns, and I also know that they can be overcooked within seconds, which these were just slightly overcooked, lacked the snap in your teeth you get from a bright green cooked correctly one. Oh well. With everything in one bite, it was good, just not amazing. We shared the Mexican hot chocolate warm brownie/cake in a cup. The foam was nice, but the inside really reminded me of a fudgy cake you can buy in the grocery store, add water, and nuke in the microwave. Next time, happy to go back just for drinks and apps. Skip the more expensive "main" courses on their menu. read more

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Stopped in for a last second reservation with a party of 7. Service was good, they brought bread out to us that was paired with a nice, fluffy butter. I had the soup of the day, which was delightful, and the meatloaf sandwich. I would recommend both. Only negative was how the sound traveled around the restaurant, I felt like I could hear everyone else's conversations. read more

Registry Bistro - Meatloaf sandwich - New American Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

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We woke up in Ohio.... dined in France. Well not exactly France -- at Registry Bistro on a Wednesday night. As if the evening wasn't already special, our server Cory and the host made the experience even better by opening our window while we enjoyed a Spanish Inspired Barcelona dinner. The ambiance was beautiful. The quality of food was great. This is a restaurant you'd have to experience for yourself! I would suggest making a reservation or calling ahead to make sure they're open to the public. We look forward to flying back to France -- I meant Registry Bistro. read more

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We celebrated a birthday here in the food when I was outstanding. The service allowed us time to enjoy appetizers and drinks before the meal came. Everything was fantastic read more

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Food was amazing and the presentation equally amazing. My husband had the lamb chops and I had the Beef tenderloin. Both cooked to perfection and served wonderfully. Service was amazing and Jessica was extremely helpful. This restaurant used to be a hotel and its an awesome place with history. read more

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Great food, drinks, atmosphere, and service! Our server Bernard made it his mission to give us a great experience, and he did not disappoint! He was very knowledgeable about the extensive food and drink menus and made excellent recommendations for us. We ordered the Grilled Naan Pizza, Moroccan Braised Lamb Shank, Wood Grilled Chimichurri Branzino, Bistro Frites, and the Raspberry Trifle Dessert. Everything was very delicious! Definitely check this place out! read more

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Best food in the city and this is from a person who grew up in Perrysburg and lives in Chicago now. Perfect!

Registry Bistro is the best meal in Toledo. Always unique. Always incredible food in a great atmosphere. This time I had Montauk Clam Bake Pot Pie with clams, shrimp, sausage and sweet corn. It was great. We also split a wedge salad. Very good. Also a mention for a very good craft beer selection. I had a Jolly Pumpkin Ora. A favorite. read more

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Wonderful place We are very glad we found this place Everything was delicious and innovative! The service staff were very attentive And setting was simple but spacious and nice! read more

Yes, I know the registry has an amazing cocktail menu but sometimes you have to keep it simple with a negroni it didn't have the orange slice but it's fine. Good service as always and a Great atmosphere! read more

Registry Bistro - New American Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

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Dinner was great. My husband has the Duck and I had the vegan Salisbury steak. I loved that they had something for both of us. The sorbet dessert was also delicious. I can't wait to take my boys to try the vegan meatballs that I had tonight as the appetizer. This was a lovely Valentine's dinner. I must add that our waiter was great! read more

Registry Bistro - vegan meatballs and vegan salisbury steak - New American Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

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Happy New Year Yelpers! If you don't feel comfortable going out, but also don't want to feel like your compromising on food and fun, reach out to Registry! Not only are they offering safe dine-in options, but they've been doing an amazing job with take-out for the holidays, all reasonably priced and perfectly packed up. We LOVED our Christmas dinner, complete with an incredible soup and amazing dessert and we were head over heels for our New Years Eve cheese and meat trays, as well as the delightful NYE punch. read more

Registry Bistro - Take-out NYE appetizers were amazing! We will continue to order Registry for all of our Pandemic special occasions & holidays! - New American Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Their food was undercooked and subpar. Food service was poor, waiters did NOT check up on me and my family for an hour. They completely disappeared. Would not recommend. Subpar food, subpar service. Would not recommend. Overpriced and expensive as well. read more

Registry Bistro - Undercooked salmon. - New American Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

This place is one of the best restaurants in the toledo area in my humble foodie opinion! I love nothing more than an amazing meal and a perfectly crafted drink! We had a few the burning man was my absolute favorite! We couldn't decide on one dinner option so we did the only reasonable thing and got three and shared!. The food was AMAZING! Soo soo good! This place is a true gem and worth every penny! Great choice for a night with good friends, amazing food and quality drinks done right! Check out all the amazing murals by a local artist! read more

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Hours are not until 11pm. Went to the bar 9:30 on a Saturday and kitchen is already closed. Excited to finally try this place but the hours never seem to work. Weird vibes inside. read more

Great atmosphere and great food!!! Had the carrot salad, hen with stuffing and carbonara! Everything was great and even the staff was superb! Highly recommend read more

Registry Bistro - Carrot salad - New American Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

What an adventure!!! A friend and I decided to go somewhere we had never been before. I searched for a place with vegan options and we landed here. First, Selina provided exceptional service. The menu is in French and Spanish and she gently guided us through the evening. Fresh squeezed lemonade, Spanish Red wine and food that was exquisite. This is a great place for friends, a date night, or any occasion. The cost of the food matches what you get. If you enjoy a multitude of flavors and culture this is the place for you. And the menu changes seasonally. I ate the vegan dish before I took a pic The chicken and shrimp dish for my friend is absolutely stunning. read more

Registry Bistro - Pailla chicken and shrimp - New American Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Dark quieter vibe in this restaurant that gives it a classy feel. Food was outstanding, we had pot pie (amazing) with pasta and burrata as a starter. Quality wine as well. read more

Registry Bistro - Pot pie - New American Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

WORST CUSTOMER AND DINING EXPERIENCE IN TOLEDO!!! Go to The Brim House it is only minutes away from this place. You will enjoy a beautiful view if the river, Connor will Wow you with his Customer Experience Focus and boy, food quality is magnificent at 30% leas than the Registry! https://brimhousetoledo.com/ I had an incredibly disappointing experience at Registry Bistro in Toledo, Ohio. From the very beginning, the front desk approach was far from welcoming. When we mentioned our reservation, the front desk attendant gave us a judgmental look from head to toe before pointing us to our table. It was definitely not a pleasant way to start our dining experience. The ambience of the restaurant was well below our expectations, especially considering the price range of the menu. The noise level in the bar area and among the diners was excessively loud, making it difficult to have a conversation. It simply did not match the caliber of the restaurant they were trying to portray. To start off, we ordered two flights of wine, one red and one white. Unfortunately, the bartender showed no interest in explaining anything about the wines. They simply plopped the glasses on our table and walked away. For a restaurant of this supposed caliber, we expected someone to at least provide some information about the wines, where they came from, and what we should expect. The appetizers we ordered were incredibly tough to the point where we couldn't even cut them with our knives. The lack of flavor made them even more disappointing. Moving on to the main course, my order was completely bland and lacked any distinct flavor. To make matters worse, it was also undercooked. When the food was brought to our table, the waitress disappeared immediately and did not return for a staggering 30 minutes. We constantly looked around, hoping for assistance, but even the other waitresses who made eye contact with us showed no interest in finding out if we needed anything. Even the manager, who saw us waiting, did not bother to ask if we needed assistance. Finally, our waitress reappeared after 30 minutes, but at this point, we were ready to leave. We expressed our extreme disappointment to her, explaining that we couldn't find her and that no one seemed to care about our needs. We had lost our appetite, so we decided to pay for what we had ordered and leave. The response from the waitress was simply, "Oh, okay," without even a hint of apology. It was a complete lack of concern or effort to rectify the situation. Overall, our dining and customer experience at Registry Bistro was absolutely terrible. I would strongly advise against wasting your time and money at this restaurant. It is most definitely not worth it. read more

I first would like to say for one: the service was terrible. Our waiter checked on us one time throughout the whole dinner, just for my order of salmon to come raw. Would not recommend this place to anyone else unless your looking for an unpleasant time and to waste your money read more

Registry Bistro - Raw Salmon - New American Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

The bistro falls victim to the age old belief that sounding fancy means it is fancy. The place has the vibe of an art museum cafeteria. There is where the similarities end. I couldn't stomach to try the food after witnessing another patron munch on fries that wouldn't pass a McDonald's quality control inspection while they discussed their long ago sexual exploits. Service seemed okay but not really the type of service you would expect from a place that is trying to cater to the yuppie crowd. Ignore the stars and pass on this place. read more

Te Amo, walleye fish dip appetizer and halibut were delicious!! Service was good and ambiance was lovely for a business dinner on a Wednesday. read more

Amazing!!! Don't have the words. Drinks are awesome... food was awesome... service.... Again awesome!!! Love this spot only complaint is they were not open later!!!! read more

Registry Bistro - Smoked maple old fashioned - New American Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

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Cute atmosphere with an incredibly friendly crowd. My boyfriend picked this place for my birthday, and I'm glad we went! Started off splitting some potato soup and then I ordered the rabbit pot pie (PERFECT crust, good size, a little too salty for my taste but I ate all of it anyways haha). My cocktail tasted a bit like Robitussin (the cough medicine) so I ended up pouring some water in it to downgrade the flavor and then ordered something different for my second drink. No big deal! On the flip side, my boyfriend loved his carbonara pasta and both of the cocktails he ordered. While my meal wasn't perfect, the service was much appreciated. They even brought out a plate of five different desserts and sang to me. I'd happily come back again and explore more of the menu. :) read more

Registry Bistro - New American Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

We enjoyed the food and ambiance at the Registry Bistro. I had the vegan salsberry steak with mushroom gravy and parsnip puree. It was a delightful dish with interesting elements. My date had lamb shank over rice that once again included some surprising taste elements. The weather was nice enough the windows opened to balconies were open, which made the atmosphere incredible. My main frustration was with our server. It felt like the moment we didn't order drinks we were a second class table. We ordered an appetizer but eventually had to flag him down by name to put in our order because it had been over 20 minutes. The next time we saw him was one visit after our plates were mostly finished to check in. He did not check on the appetizer or the meals until that time. After the meal we had titied up our table and it had been bussed and we still hadn't seen him again. We had to ask another staff to find him for the check because we had another engagement and we were sitting at an empty table waiting on a check. We had talked about dessert but that was never offered and at that point, we were out of time. Overall the rest of the experience was great though and I would highly recommend the Registry for a nice night out. read more

This special spot includes a corner view onto Downtown Toledo. Within ear shot of the Mudhens and Walleye hockey team arena's. Stunning food preparation and taste. Made exquisitely by owner chef. Wait staff are awesome and knowledgeable about the dishes and the wine menus. $$$$. Adult atmosphere and menu for sure. A wonderful find ! read more

My husband and I come here every year during December for our anniversary. Everyone is very accommodating. The food is amazing, and presentation makes me almost too sad to eat it. There's a cute art gallery connected. Drinks are good. And it's actually pretty cheap. Food is way too beautiful to only cost that much. It's the highlight of the end of my year when we get to go. Nice, quiet aesthetic. Everyone's very professional, and personable. Truly a joy to do every year. They always make my anniversary SPECIAL. THEY EVEN brought us surprise dessert. I've never had one complaint ever. Extremely classy. Love love love this place. They only offer a few things on the menu, but it's worth it, they tend to get a lot of exotic things to try. read more

Continues to exceed expectations on all fronts! Could hold its own in San Francisco or maybe even London.

What a great find right in downtown Toledo! I went with a friend early on a Saturday evening and was seated promptly. The interior design was unique enough that we got several minutes of conversation and enjoyment just from discussing the artwork. Next up were drinks. Oftentimes I find that the more unique the drink menu, the lower quality (at least taste wise) the drinks. It seems that restaurants try to outdo each other to the point where your eventually ordering something with obscure liqueurs and patchouli in it. Not so here! Unique drink menu, but delicious. We tried the martini with dill in it, and the femme fatale. Both wonderful. We also had a split of moscato, from their diverse wine menu. By far one of my favorite parts of the evening was he appetizer we ordered. The Butchers board is a must try. Every single item on it was both delicious and complementary. Bread provided with dinner was very good. We ordered the two small plates items as opposed to full meals, so I can't comment on their entrees; but, the burger pleases my very picky friend, and the gnocchi with morel mushrooms combo I ordered was divine. read more

Registry Bistro - New American Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

My wife and I read the great review in the Blade last week, but had a reservation prior to that. We just want to echo that review. The food and service were excellent Toledo has few really classy "different" restaurants. The Registry Bistro has a unique but diverse menu. The food was excellent (we had an appetizer of Danish brie). The entree was a game bird (hen) with stuffing, and a blueberry dressing. It was wonderful. We had home made English toffee ice cream for dessert. Selena was our server and she was very attentive without being overbearing. We have nothing but good things to say about this restaurant. Great food, atmosphere (perhaps a little loud) but truly a delight. Well done Chef Erika! John Hagan 5 stars! read more

Once again, this place is awesome. The rabbit pot pie was incredible, and the soup of the day (potato soup with Icelandic cod and Scottish salmon) was superb. We're usually lucky enough to get Sean as our waiter, and we won that lottery again, and he was his usual great self. Can't recommend Registry enough. read more

Firstly our waitress Courtney was wonderful, a complete sweetheart and knew the perfect things to recommend. That aside, the food was stupendous! This is a Mother's Day dinner my mother will never forget. For appetizers we ordered the French onion escargot and fruits de mer salad with caperberries & pickled chilies, the escargot was hard to get out of its shell but tasty nonetheless, the fresh seafood with basil chickpea puree was perfect. Our main courses were the stuffed trout, scallops and pork belly and achiote chicken. The flavors were impeccable, the chicken was both tender and juicy, the seasoning was delicious. The rice and plantains were perfect together. All in all this place is going to be a regular whenever we come to visit Toledo! read more

Registry Bistro just landed onto my Top 5 restaurants of Toledo. Hell, I didn't even have a top five and Registry just OBLITERATED any possible competition from existence! The Rapp's @ Registry Bistro just demonstrated what downtown Toledo can be and have totally set the bar for Toledo restaurants. If you consider yourself a chef, I recommend for you to dine here to seek inspiration. My meal at Registry Bistro was LEGEND...wait for it...DARY! LEGENDARY! On a 10 degree night we surprisingly weren't the only patrons there. It was a typical light crowd on a Tuesday night. What I loved about it was that it was a mixed crowd of black, white, and asians of all ages. A few couples at the full bar with seating, another couple, a group of four, and a large party at the tables, and us two in booth seating. There was dim lighting and candlelight, so I would definitely recommend it for a date night or girls/boys night out. The ambience alone rivals the restaurants I frequent in NY. The space is made up of stone pillars, high loft ceilings coupled with smart, modern decor, soft music and art on the walls. Even the restroom was stellar, clean, and inviting. To the waiter, whose name I can only assume was Joseph from my receipt (I apologize for not asking your name but when you greeted us I don't believe you introduced yourself. You're an awesome waiter, introduce your self next time!) I request the highest of fives! He was warm, inviting, knew the menu, quick, and competent. Everything you can ask for at a restaurant to enjoy your evening. Due to the extremely cold temperature he was gracious enough to offer us coffee, tea, and soup! *Registry introduced me to foods that I've never tried in an eloquent and innovative style. We started off with appetizers, or Nibbles & Nosh which included the stuffed Naan "Pizza" with what I believe was a *sweet onion apple spread, which was moderately sweet and very good. We also had a hearty Today's Market Soup that was extremely flavorful, filled with *oxtail and chicken. The soup was paired with the Knife & Fork Romaine Salad with Peppered Bacon and buttered croutons. The salad came adequately dressed from the kitchen, not over or underdressed. We ordered from both the Light Fare and Main menu. The *Midwest Meatloaf Burger on a Brioche Bun with *Bacon Jam absolutely blew my taste buds. I second guessed ordering something as typical as a burger, but this is not your typical burger. You can eat this with no fluff and the bacon jam was superb. It was was my favorite item of the night. With the burger, was Bistro Frites with pepper and sea salt, simply yummy julienne shoestring fries. They were a tad bit too salty, but judging by the empty bowl....well, I've said enough. Dinner's not over yet. From the Main menu we tried the *Five Spice Confit Chicken (thigh & leg) that included sausage and *lamb. It was very pleasing but paled in comparison to the burger, in my opinion. I enjoyed the Dessert Sampler very much and I hope Registry never gets rid of it! The sampler includes everything on the menu. I enjoyed it so much I wanted to order a second sampler to go! Our sampler included Today's Churned Treat which was *Goat Cheese Ice Cream with Currants, *Cardamom Orange Cake with *Dark Chocolate Ganache, *Maple Pot De Creme, *Chocolate Stout Pretzel Tart, and Gingerbread Cake. The Maple Pot De Creme and Goat Cheese Currant Ice Cream was divine! The drinks here are strong. No watering down here. To start, I had the *Citrus Reviver cocktail. If you are a heavy drinker or someone who enjoys a sharp kick to get your night started then this is the drink for you. It's all revival and no citrus. I just down right didn't enjoy it. Upon my disliking of the drink the bar whipped me up a custom drink which I can only describe as a *Raspberry Vodka Cocktail, which was much more my speed and I drank every sip. They also have an extensive wine list, both red and white, which is longer than the dinner menu. My only suggestion is to keep the menu updated on the restaurant's website. Erika Rapp & Staff thank you for a wonderful meal. I'll be back Registry. I'll be back. read more

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What a great option on the restaurant scene here in Toledo for us folks who love a dining EXPERIENCE and not just dinner. I enjoyed the vibe of this place. It's perfect for couples from its intimate lighting to its option for bench seated canoodling. The menu features some really beautiful dishes with complex flavors and a mix of familiar with the unexpected. Many a menu feature redfish, but no one else is stuffing it with duck! I had some super tender boar chops served with smoked pears and pork belly. We had vegan tartar, which to be honest we didn't even realize was vegan until after we had eaten it. If you don't like "smoked" flavor you may not enjoy the food as much as we did. I love smoky flavor as much as the next midwesterner, but I had the feeling the chef got a smoke gun for Christmas and was hell bent on using it. The smoke made it onto EVERYTHING from the appetizers down to the pear on my plate, even so the food was delicious. The bacon jam on our charcuterie board was probably the best I've ever had, and that's saying something. The house red wine was perfect, and the drink menu is quite extensive. Our service was stellar. Our waitress knew the menu well, and made some excellent recommendations. She was prompt, professional, and helpful. I really enjoyed the fine dining meets low key chill vibe we got. Art on the walls, valet parking, candles on the table, gorgeous old architecture mixed with clean contemporary seating and our waitress in jeans. This spot feels like a 5 star experience minus all the usual pretentious formality that takes the "fun" out. Downtown is really making a comeback, and Registry Bistro should be on everyone's short list of downtown establishments to visit. read more

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It was a busy Friday night for our four-top. The food is just outstanding. The chef has lots of experience and shows her inventiveness in the menu. I had the short rib pot pie. It was unique, tasty, and topped with a very nice crust. The drinks are tasty, a nice pour, and reasonably priced for what they are. I had a Sazarac that was made well and served properly w/o ice. Other drinks on the menu looked enticing. We did not have any wine, but the list is ample and prices were moderate. Homemade Desert complimented a beautiful meal. Toledo should be proud to have this level of food so close to home. I can see only more success in the future if this food standard is maintained. The entry area front of the house was another matter. It was disorganized and the people were testy. I think a manager was there, older woman, but she didn't do much to alleviate the problems. My guess they were overwhelmed and the young hostesses were not trained well. Hope this improves asap. 5* for the food. 4* for the service. 3* for the host area. read more