Bistro 933

Wow, I am surprised to see so many bad reviews. I have been here twice, and each time was a good experience. The first time was about a year and a half ago, my ladyfriend and I each had a salad, and, on a whim, ordered salmon on top of it. It was listed as an option for said salad. Man, whatta great choice that was! They put a huge chunk of salmon on an innocent enough salad, and it was only another $ 4, I think. The second time was about 2 weeks ago, and a different ladyfriend and I went there on Sunday for the brunch, and it was a great deal. Omelets made to order, as are waffles, french toast, and fried or scrambled eggs as well. Great choice of great breads, top shelf coffees and juices, bagels. We got there at 7 ish in the morning, as we wanted to beat the church folk who, I was told, descend on the place every Sunday. This buffet is a daily thing, I guess, and it is from 7 am to about 11, I think. Only $ 10. The bartender, Ingrid, was very helpful in telling us about the buffet. I have never eaten a full dinner here, so I can’t comment on the dinner menu fare, but what I have had, breakfast buffet and a lunch, were both very much successful food endeavors. Will report back when I do do a dinner.

After reading previous reviews, it appears this restaurant and experience at the restaurant is hit or miss. Unfortunately for my wife and I, it was a MAJOR miss for New Years Eve. Reservations were for 6pm, which we were promptly seated. I noticed one of the head Chef’s clearing tables and setting them, which was odd, when we first sat. 15 minutes later, we were finally acknowledged, albeit by a ‘drive by” server who basically threw the drink menu on our table. 15 minutes later (yes, it’s now 6:30), we received bread, and the bartender took our drink order. I asked who our server was, and she said «I don’t know, we’re really busy». So I don’t really care about your problems I must say, just like my co-​workers, customers, and boss doesn’t care about my «busy-​ness» at my place of employment as an excuse for incompetence and rudeness. At 6:40, we received our drinks, which came with another excuse of my wife’s being made wrong, which is why it took so long. I asked if we could, I don’t know, place an appetizer order, and our eventual server (which was the bartender) said sure, and then asked if we wanted to place our dinner order. Typically when we go to a fine dining establishment, we’re there for the long haul, and enjoy each course of our meal with patience and talking. If I’m going to drop $ 100 + tip, we’re going to enjoy it, and expect to be treated as guests, not fast food customers. We placed our order, and at 7:15 our dinner came, and no appetizer. I told the server to cancel the appetizer, and attempted to place another drink order, but she was off. FYI, I was monitoring other tables, and the lack of service and professionalism was not only apparent with us, but throughout the restaurant. I ordered the duck, and my wife ordered
Farmer’s Market Pappardelle. My wife had to add salt to get some type of flavor, and my duck was below average, and the accompanying potatoes were cold and bland, while the green was cold and flavorless. We never received our 2^nd drink, and had to ask someone to remove our plates when we were finished. At 7:45, I approached the bar to attempt to get our «server» her attention for our bill, but to no avail. 10 minutes or so later, she dropped it off. I also had a coupon, and the coupon specifically said that it «does not include gratuity», which dining coupons rarely if ever do. And I ALWAYS tip according to the full price, not the discounted price. When my bill returned, I saw it was for dinner minus coupon plus 20% gratuity! I questioned the server, and her response was «that’s our policy». I was fed up with the entire experience, and really didn’t find it worth it to fight over this. All and all, I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone, and trust me, I’m not one to provide negative feedback unless it’s absolutely warranted, and this was. Do not waste your time.

This is our first time here. We had
certificate. I am very pleased! My husband had the rib eye and I had the pork chop. Everything was very good. My only complaint is the menu is limited. But my hat goes off to the chef!

THIS evening, I found the menu to be so limited that perhaps my expectations were set high as they only needed to prepare a few foods. The bleu cheese dressing was thin, but acceptable. No nice chunks of cheese. The pork chop was good, but the Thai chicken with shrimp and the whitefish were just average. The garlic mashed potatoes had the consistency, taste, and texture of INSTANT POTATOES. After reading another review, I believe they really are and kitchen doesn’t know how to make even these. The bread is no longer the wonderful asiago cheese we liked and the olive oil mixture is… well, mundane. Service was lacking: we waited for her to take our order, had to ask for bread, for olive oil, wait for our bill, wait for our salads, etc. etc., She never refilled my water, but most horrendous… WE USED A
CERTIFICATE. We had been debating a 12% tip because of lack of service. My son said, «wth give her 15%, at least she wasn’t obnoxious.» When I asked for the bill, I looked it over and saw a” 20% RS SChrg” on the bill. I asked what it was. She Stated: «That’s what’s REQUIRED by your
certificate, it’s right on it». WTH! I’ve been with
for 8 years. The 18% directed tip was debated hotly because of issues with poor service, and it has NOT been part of
for years… IF it is a BISTRO 933 SURCHARGE for using
, then THEY NEED TO BE UPFRONT ABOUT IT, POST IT ON
, AND PLAINLY TELL ME BEFORE I USE IT. NEVER MIND. I’m done with them despite being a Domer. Please BEWARE IF YOU USE ANY CERTIFICATE BECAUSE EVEN WITH THE STRANGE 20% CHARGE WHICH IS EASILY OVERLOOKED WITH MANY DINNERS, THERE IS STILL A LINE TO FILL IN GRATUITY! So, on the basis of average food which is overpriced, lack of service, and lying, I cannot ever recommend Bistro 933.

I stayed at the Inn at Saint Mary’s (which is next door). After a long day of driving I didn’t feel like thinking about where to eat dinner. The front desk recommended this restaurant. My lack of motivation proved to be my demise. I ordered the roast chicken with saffron cream sauce, green beans, and mashed potatoes. My waitress was very sweet and attentive. The food, however, was another story. The mashed potatoes was actually potato soup that was having an identity crisis. I would have needed a spoon to properly finish it all. The green beans were oily, gummy, and tasteless. They could have easily passed as microwaved green beans smothered in oil. The saffron cream sauce had a gelatin consistency and it had a metallic aftertaste. The only saving grace of the meal was the chicken. It was cooked perfectly, very moist and flavorful. I would recommend to this restaurant to take more time in creating excellent side options and not just afterthoughts. If you are going to present yourself as an upper scale restaurant you must follow through in quality across the board.

When I first walked in they just opened so I was the only one there. Adjacent to my hotel (Inn at Saint Mary’s). Very nice décor. Clean and spacious. I was by myself so sat at the bar. Bartender was very nice. Bar stools were very hard and uncomfortable. But they have a lot of flat screen TVs.
I got the Kobey Burger with fries. I asked for the burger medium and they brought it to me extra well done and burnt. The burger had absolutely no flavor so I had to add a lot of ketchup and mustard. The fries were good though. I also had the firecracker shrimp to go and they were delicious.
When they started to get busy (4+ people at the bar) they started to get slow. There was only 1 bartender but it took 15 minutes to refill a drink (while sitting at the bar) and a separate 15 minutes to place a to go order. I can’t blame the bartender because she was very nice and she was trying her best to serve all of the customers without getting frustrated. I blame management for not staffing correctly. By the way, I think management was there (a guy in a sweater with gray hair) but it seemed like he was worthless not helping at all and confused.
Anyways I give my bartender and décor 5 stars but the management and food 1 or below 1. I also got a small Caesar salad and I couldn’t pick the salad up with the fork and there were no croutons.
Most of the food is very expensive but I personally believe if you pay top dollar you get top quality. I’d say try it out if your staying at Inn at Saint Mary’s or Hilton Garden Hotel because of convenience but don’t drive out of the way for this place.

Friendly staff, okay food. The salmon was overcooked (not flaky) (but a decent piece of salmon) and the couscous was the big kind of couscous, and not very interestingly seasoned. The salad was basically giant pieces of butter lettuce with some cheese and walnuts, so not that tasty or interesting or easy to eat.

Located in the Hilton Garden Inn — some of the best hotel food you will find — fresh — everything prepared on-​site — full bar with a good wine list and grerat service. Week night specials — I like staying here because I can get a good meal, great drink and not have to leave the hotel.