Bistro on the Boulevard - Saint Joseph

4.9

618 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
Neighborhood gem

The Bistro on the Boulevard in downtown St. Joseph, Michigan, located within The Boulevard Inn, consistently fuses local flavors with a new approach to create an unforgettable celebration of cuisine.

Think of our experience as a gastronomical journey. You may either adventure through the diverse menu to one of our feature entrées, or explore the vast list of tapas to create your own memorable meal. Our ingredients are personally chosen for freshness, and our food is a reminder of the simplicity of high-quality cuisine.

From the bar, you may indulge in craft cocktails created in-house by our sensational staff as we let the finest spirits from local distilleries shine. Our draft beer list features a constantly changing lineup of Michigan’s craft brewers which produce some of the finest beers available. Wine Spectator has honored us with its coveted award of excellence for offering “one of the best restaurant wine lists in the world.”

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(269) 983-3882
Website
http://www.bistroontheboulevard.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Cheryl Bernacchi

Location
521 LAKE BOULEVARD, St. Joseph, MI 49085
Neighborhood
Saint Joseph
Parking details
Parking may be difficult to find in during the summer months, please take into account time needed for parking.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access

Popular dishes

Banana Pancakes$13.00
fresh sliced bananas, bananas foster syrup
Shakshuka$22.00
fire roasted tomatoes, african spices, merquez (lamb sausage), baked eggs, grilled sourdough, goat cheese
Stuffed French Toast$16.00
fresh blueberries, sweetened cream cheese, cinnamon streusel, maple pearls, blueberry syrup
Classic French Toast$11.00
Steak & Eggs Bistro Style$23.00
beef medallions, sour cream mashed, caramelized onions, poached egg, hollandaise
Lobster Benedict$30.00
poached lobster, fire roasted tomatoes, english muffin, yuzu hollandaise
Bistro Omelet$17.00
applewood smoked bacon, fire roasted tomatoes, boursin cheese, scallions, choice of toast
Healthy Start$15.00
egg white omelet, spinach, mushrooms, provolone, greek yogurt, salsa, choice of toast
Classic Benedict$11.00
english muffin, canadian bacon, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce
Bistro Quiche$13.00
fontina, spinach, caramelized onions, choice of toast
Sunrise Breakfast$10.00
two eggs cooked to order, served with petite, potato pancakes, choice of toast

A Little of Everything Else

Chicken & Biscuit Sandwich$17.00
buttermilk brined, fried chicken thighs, cheddar, whipped sriracha honey
Bistro Breakfast Sandwich$11.00
sausage, egg, boursin cheese, buttermilk biscuit
Vegan Breakfast Sandwich$13.00
plant based sausage, daiya vegan cheddar, vegan egg style scramble, vegan pretzel bun
Everything Bagel & Lox$14.00
smoked salmon, capers, red onions, whipped cream cheese, cured egg yolk
Avocado Toast$18.00
grilled sourdough, lemon ricotta, avocado, heirloom tomatoes, red onion, pea shoots, sunflower seeds, cured egg yolk, sea salt, avocado oil
Bistro Brunch Board$27.00
pancakes, maple syrup, whipped salted butter, cherrywood smoked bacon, jammy eggs, fresh fruit, honey, bacon sausage, smoked salmon, whipped cream cheese, capers, red onion, cured egg yolk, petite bagels
Biscuits & Gravy Skillet$14.00
two eggs cooked to order, traditional sausage gravy, buttermilk biscuits

Sides

Biscuit$5.50
butter, jam
Everything Bagel$5.00
cream cheese
Bagel$5.00
cream cheese, jam
Petite Potato Pancakes$4.50
Vanilla Yogurt$7.00
granola, berries
White or Wheat Toast$3.50
butter, jam
Gluten Free Toast$5.50
whipped butter, jam
Fresh Fruit$7.00
Cherrywood Smoked Bacon$7.00
Chicken Sausage$3.75
Maple Pork Sausage$3.25
Bacon Sausage$8.00

Beverages

Juice$4.00
orange or apple
Milk$3.00
Chocolate Milk$3.00
Hot Tea$3.00
Coffee$3.00
free refills
Bistro Bloody Mary$9.00
Bistro Mimosa$9.00

What 618 people are saying

Bistro on the Boulevard - Saint Joseph reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Best Overall
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Best Food
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Best Service
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Best Value
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Great for scenic views
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bistro on the Boulevard in Saint Joseph offers a "spectacular" dining experience with a "friendly and attentive" staff. Chef Cheryl's inventive dishes, like the "best bucatini on the planet," consistently impress. The restaurant boasts "excellent service," a "romantic ambiance," and a "stunning outdoor terrace" view. Perfect for special occasions and memorable evenings.

618 Reviews

B
Bradford
Grand Rapids34 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another incredible birthday dinner from Chef Cheryl and her amazing team! And the service was great at one of our favorite restaurants, The Bistro on the Boulevard!
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James VIP
Chicago52 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a find! We found Bistro on Open Table and didn’t realize at the time that the restaurant was part of a hotel. Ann was our server and made certain we were well taken care of. Started with a martini each which was perfectly made and plentiful. I had a taste for bread and ordered the bread service. I thought at first that $7 for bread was a bit steep but getting several mini loaves, premium butter and jam justified the expense. My wife had the steak salad; the dressed greens were perfect and that steak was HUGE and enough to take home for another meal. I took a chance on the seafood fritto featured a medley of calamari, shrimp, scallops and veggies, all done in tempura batter and lightly deep fried. The order was more than I could finish so we brought the balance home to snack on. We highly recommend Bistro; the food was spot-on with reasonable pricing along with a few wild game meat options. Had I not chosen the bread service, I would have gone with the Iberico pork-haven’t had any since being in Spain last year!
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Deb
Grand Rapids1 review
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistency is fundamental to great restaurants. Once again, we had a wonderful experience at the Bistro! The food, service, and ambiance were outstanding. Bistro on the Boulevard is our destination for family celebrations.
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Marc
Chicago42 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Always a good choice for a nice dinning experience. We always enjoy their seasonal specials.
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Andreas VIP
Indiana3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, tasty and not heavy at all. We'll come back!
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Eric
Naples1 review
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was great and our server Ann did a outstanding job.
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Raymond
Grand Rapids1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and the service was grand. Our waitress was very attentive and friendly. We were celebrating my husband's 50th birthday and we could not have picked a better place. They gave my husband a birthday card signed by the Bistro staff and a wonderful birthday dessert surprise. We will definitely dine with them again. I highly recommend this restaurant.
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Katelyn
Chicago4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a great date night restaurant in St Joe's. The food was amazing and the ambiance was amazing.
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julie
Chicago9 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always delicious with great service. Thanks for another wonderful meal.
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Dale
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food, wonderful service. Have been there many times and have never been disappointed.
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FAQs

Bistro on the Boulevard - Saint Joseph offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (269) 983-3882.

Bistro on the Boulevard - Saint Joseph is rated 4.9 stars by 618 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bistro on the Boulevard - Saint Joseph

521 LAKE BOULEVARD, St. Joseph, MI 49085

Additional information

Neighborhood
Saint Joseph
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking may be difficult to find in during the summer months, please take into account time needed for parking.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Cheryl Bernacchi
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.bistroontheboulevard.com/
Phone number
(269) 983-3882

Bistro on the Boulevard - Saint Joseph

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Steak Salad

Halibut

Ribeye

Breakfast Mains

Banana Pancakes$13.00

Shakshuka$22.00

Stuffed French Toast$16.00

Classic French Toast$11.00

Steak & Eggs Bistro Style$23.00

Lobster Benedict$30.00

Bistro Omelet$17.00

Healthy Start$15.00

Classic Benedict$11.00

Bistro Quiche$13.00

Sunrise Breakfast$10.00

A Little of Everything Else

Chicken & Biscuit Sandwich$17.00

Bistro Breakfast Sandwich$11.00

Vegan Breakfast Sandwich$13.00

Everything Bagel & Lox$14.00

Avocado Toast$18.00

Bistro Brunch Board$27.00

Biscuits & Gravy Skillet$14.00

Sides

Biscuit$5.50

Everything Bagel$5.00

Bagel$5.00

Petite Potato Pancakes$4.50

Vanilla Yogurt$7.00

White or Wheat Toast$3.50

Gluten Free Toast$5.50

Fresh Fruit$7.00

Cherrywood Smoked Bacon$7.00

Chicken Sausage$3.75

Maple Pork Sausage$3.25

Bacon Sausage$8.00

Beverages

Juice$4.00

Milk$3.00

Chocolate Milk$3.00

Hot Tea$3.00

Coffee$3.00

Bistro Bloody Mary$9.00

Bistro Mimosa$9.00

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