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    The Bistro at Blanco River

    4.7 (59 reviews)
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    Updated 1 month ago

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    THE BISTRO AT BLANCO RIVER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Blackened salmon, pasta and white wine sangria. The salmon is cooked to perfection...it's all amazing!! Highly recommend!!

    Got the blackened salmon along with pasta and a white sangria...the salmon is cooked perfectly...it was all delicious!! Highly recommend!!

    Bistro Shrimp
    Leigh A.

    Fantastic! The three of us shared appetizers and we were extremely pleased. Sweet young lady served us and all the staff are friendly. Really nice decor and comfortable seating. If we ever get back, we will return to this establishment. We had the Spinach Artichoke Dip, Bistro Shrimp, and Southwest Chicken Egg Rolls (not pictured)

    Chicken club!
    Jeanie R.

    Absolutely delightful! From the smiling greeted at the door all the way thru, this place is wondermous! We enjoyed a very relaxing lunch on the patio. The food was de-lish! Y'all should go!

    Great outdoor deck for taking your fur baby along!
    Lenore H.

    Lovely bistro overlooking the Blanco River and state park. Inside and outside eating, excellent wait staff and the food was wonderful!!! Now that we have a dog, this will be our GO TO!!! Check it out!

    Chicken fried steak.
    Eden S.

    I went here for lunch on a Friday. It was my first time there. We opted to eat outside, as the weather was nice. Our server was Tate, he was very nice and a great server. My husband and I both had the chicken fried steak. The steak was angus beef, super fresh and delicious. The steak was so large, that I could only eat half. The side salad (not shown) was also very fresh and delicious. The entire restaurant was very clean and the entire staff were friendly and professional. This is a dog friendly place and they provide water bowls for the fur babies. Since we're close, we will be visiting again.

    Best turkey sandwich with waffle fries

    Wonderful food. If you leave hungry, you have a problem. Wonderful service. Loved sitting by the river.

    Akaushi beef Bacon & Brie burger
    Melyn G.

    5 Star Hill Country Hospitality! A gem in Blanco Charming bistro with a wonderful menu and view of the Blanco River Scratch made meals including dessert - this belly was happy! Bright, clean and comfortable cozy dining Perfect for parties of 4 Larger groups might find it difficult to be seated together Looking forward to a return visit when the Tapas are offered this year

    Marisa P.

    Sometimes the most unexpected places surprise you the most. Arriving pretty hungry I just expected a sandwich and some chips, but Blanco Bistro had all kinds of unexpected options. The restaurant is situated on the river and has a nice outdoor patio. Started with the shrimp appetizer that rivaled shrimp paesano. It had a light batter and parmesan butter sauce. A wagyu patty melt was delectible with Russian sauce, Swiss cheese on a fluffy sourdough bread. The server was so nice and checked on us often. If in the Blanco area this is the perfect stop.

    Apple and Mandarin Salad w/Chicken
    Heather M.

    If you're craving classic comfort food, The Bistro is the place to go. The menu leans heavily on hot sandwiches and fried foods. The portions are generous, and in the case of the chicken fried pork, the entree is shareable. Overall presentation and flavor are good, and the friendly service helps with the casual vibe the eatery is going for. Cheers!

    Chicken Piccata! Very good. $15

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    They were out of a lot of items we asked for but the chicken fried steak was amazing!

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    Amazing food and service. Prices were great too. Can't wait to try again!! Salads were huge and delicious.

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    Excellent food and service. We usually travel to Blanco once a week to have a beautiful meal...

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    Food and Service great.....can't wait to go again! Better than anything we've tried in Blanco!

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    Amazing first time experience. Food was excellent and the service was too. Huge portions and great prices.

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    Great food and pet friendly!! Sits on banks of Blanco River! Beautiful spot!! Highly recommend!!!

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    Love this place, excellent quality tasty food! Blanks is full of great restaurants The Bistro fits right in.

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