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    Sage Student Bistro

    4.6 (45 reviews)
    ModerateNew American, Cafes
    Closed 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Asado main dish
    Chad C.

    Never heard of this place? Me neither! But now you have no excuses, I'm telling you now. This is the MCC student culinary program restaurant, and it affords an opportunity to taste top notch dishes affordably. First off, the inside is classy, but not over the top. You can tell you're on a college campus prior to walking in obviously, but the inside feels similar to that of a mid-top level restaurant. Servers are in ties/slacks, white tablecloth, table settings...etc. Most of the patrons were in business casual-type (button up, polo, etc). You have two options here (at least when I visited), they have a static menu that is the same menu for all summer (salmon, steak, etc), but they also had a student designed tasting menu when I visited. This was an entire 5 course tasting menu designed by a student for their final program assignment. I went with the 5 course option (prix fixe). The 5 course option was $40, with wine pairing for $15. Not bad...not bad at all. Mine was cuban themed so it included a starter drink, 2 small courses, a main course, then dessert. There was also bread available at the table with some butters and oils for dipping. Overall, this place is an awesome option to try something new and not break the bank.

    Jeannie N.

    Did you know Metro Community College is ranked one of the best culinary schools in the country? Depending on the list, I've seen it ranked as #7 or #8! I love the concept of student-run fine dining at this restaurant. These students work hard to execute beautiful dishes, and their instructors run some of the nicest restaurants in town and source the best local ingredients. We've always had incredible service here. Some tips: - The best place to park is on the north side of the building where spots are marked with "Sage Student Bistro" signs. - Come for lunch for a casual experience. Come for dinner for a fancier night. - If you are coming for dinner, make reservations! It has been pretty popular since reopening after the pandemic. - Lunch recommendations: the duck fat tots and the bread pudding desserts (flavors are constantly changing). - Dinner recommendations: whatever the prixe fixe is - you can't beat the price of this 6-course meal! - The brewed coffee here is so addictively good and I always end up getting refills. - Their website and Facebook are the best resources for updates on the menu, which semesters they are open, and hours.

    Kimberle B.

    I've never been been here before but heard they offered these kinds of meals! The food and service were delicious small bites but I was surprised how filling they were! First time having duck did not disappoint the green mole was absolutely delicious! The taco was my favorite, made with a fresh tortilla! Location is beautiful and i loved that they explained the next meal as they brought it out!

    Robert E.

    Been here several times and I've loved all dishes, and without ever hearing these dishes before. Brought relatives for their first time and they were blown away by the experience. Highly recommend.

    Smokestack Sandwich with beans and coleslaw
    Mark C.

    Okay - so I have been waiting for Sage Student Bistro to reopen and get a good inexpensive tasty meal. Went on a weekday - renovations were ongoing to the normal dining area so they had moved the tables out to a temporary area behind the stairs. A bit confusing at first. Staff was friendly and I enjoyed reviewing the new lunch menu for the semester. My server was okay, but just a tad slow and did not seem accustomed to waiting tables - course it is a school and this is a learning experience for them. Went with the drunken noodles with shrimp. When the dish came out it looked great, but when I got into it, I found the noodles to be undercooked - a few were still somewhat hard. I am used to al dente pasta, but this was beyond that. The shrimp had also been over cooked and there was very little sauce to pull the dish together. Unfortunately a disappointing experience. I didn't even finish the meal. Left and I was still hungry. Hopefully, they will do better next time.

    Short Rib
    Chris D.

    Honestly more of a 3 1/2 stars but since I cannot do half stars I'll round it up due to the fact it is student chefs learning! We had reservations here on opening day after their summer break which we weren't aware of until we arrived. Perhaps that explained the 2 hour dinner for 4 people? They were definitely not busy so I'm curious if service is always so slow. I liked the setup of the restaurant. Cozy atmosphere, white tablecloths and nice décor. I really enjoyed the amuse-bouche (single bites on spoons) they brought out prior to our dinner. It consisted of cucumber, goat cheese and herbs that worked great together. We ordered the charcuterie for an appetizer which came out with toasted bread, radishes, house cured meats, cheeses, black garlic aioli etc. Very different and unique. We all ordered something different ranging from Rabbit Ragout, Short Ribs and Salt Cured Salmon. My guess is the rabbit is what made our wait so long for dinner as that dish came out steaming hot and our 2 dishes of Short Rib were room temperature at best which ruined the dish a bit. Although the short rib was very tender it would have been more enjoyable if hot or even warm. Aside from that all dishes were enjoyed but unsure anything was over the top. It was also a nice touch that they brought out 4 mini sweet desserts, each enough for one bite after dinner. Only downside was each one was only enough for one person so everyone had to decide which one they wanted. We also ordered additional desserts to try that were different. The fruit crème brulee was enjoyed and we also ordered some type of s'mores dessert that was different. On the fence if that was enjoyable as the cubed marshmallow was not warm and a bit off putting. Overall I'm glad I was able to finally visit this restaurant. I saw other reviewers saying they enjoy sitting in front of the windows overlooking the kitchen to watch the chefs cook. I would have loved this but never saw these windows nor did my dining partners. Maybe because we were seated in a corner booth right by the entrance which was also odd considering we were the first customers to arrive on this night.

    Zac D.

    This is an awesome place to experience fine dining at a fraction of the price. You are waited on and fed by students in the college's culinary program, so be forgiving if the waiter isn't the most professional. After all, you are getting a 6 or so course meal for about $30. For dinner, you get a variety of bread with Sage butter on the side and have a choice of al la carte or pre fixe dining. Always just go with the pre fixe. You can't beat the price, and it's a good experience. The execution of the food isn't always perfect, but it does always look great. The food is typically very satisfying and enough to fill you up. Definitely give this place a shot.

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    Maddy G.

    This is a pretty unique dining experience- more fun than your average restaurant and the prix fixed menu is not a bad deal. I loved the caramel miso dessert. Wine and beer is also reasonable- great for a night out with friends.

    Coq au Vin
    Joey T.

    Went there for lunch and was pleasantly surprised by the quality and timeliness of the meal. Everything is student run and the prices are very reasonable. I had the Coq Au Vin recommended by the waiter and duck fat tots. The chicken was very soft and had a nice sauce served with it. The duck tots have a nice crunch and have larger pieces of potato than frozen tots while still crisp. The mashed potatoes were a little plain and the green beans with the chicken were too, but overall a really nice meal with great service. Would recommend checking it out if you see the menu changing regularly. Didn't get a dessert this time but I'll have to save room next visit.

    Butternut Squash Purée with Shrimp, Granny Smith Apples and Arugula Oil
    Philip S.

    11-3-2021; fine dining at its best! This is a culinary school and they have very limited lunch and dinner hours along with the number of seats available. You will not find a better option at an affordable price!

    Sarah G.

    After a miscommunication with a friend, I ended up having a very nice solo lunch at Sage. Quinoa Pilaf with plenty of vegetables and a nice accompaniment of pine nuts with toasted pita bread topped with a nicely executed filet of salmon. They also can accomidate 'to go' orders, which I might partake in given the drive time for workday lunches. Next up, hands on dinner!

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