1808 American Bistro

4.5

2045 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 11 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

1808 American Bistro serves classic American fare with the occasional Southern, Cajun, and international twists. Steaks grilled to order. Shrimp and Grits with a bit of a bite. A delectable array of house made sauces, vinaigrettes, remoulades, tapenades, aioli, and demi-glaces. Not to mention the pastas, burgers, sandwiches, salads, appetizers, entrees and desserts, all of the mouthwatering variety.

Our full bar offers 24 cold craft beers on draft, and a delightfully tippling assortment of wines and spirits. Stop by for dinner for a beer, or any combination thereof that tickles your fancy.

Reservations recommended for the Dining Room. However, we cannot accommodate reservations for the Patio and Bar.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Bar Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(740) 417-4373
Website
http://1808americanbistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Please fill out our interest form (https://www.1808americanbistro.com/private-dining) if you are looking to book our upstairs space!

Location
29 E. Winter St., Delaware, OH 43015
Neighborhood
Delaware
Parking details
We accommodate metered and street parking around our restaurant. All business and metered parking is free after 5pm on weekdays, and on weekends!
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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What 2,045 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

1808 American Bistro in Delaware offers a memorable dining experience with "excellent food" and "top-notch service." Guests rave about the "delicious short ribs" and "outstanding pork chops." The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, making it perfect for special occasions. While some note noise levels and service speed, the "phenomenal" flavors and attentive staff make it a must-visit.

2,046 Reviews

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Patrick
Columbus2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very attentive service, food was delivered in a timely manner and the quality of the food was fantastic
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Ashley VIP
Columbus2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is great!! Some overpriced items but overall a nice atmosphere and good service!
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Mike VIP
Columbus108 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We went for drinks and dessert. Both were great As always
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Barbara
Toledo1 review
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, good service, nice atmosphere in historic building
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Jenna
Columbus8 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dinner and server was wonderful. Will come again!
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Kelli
Columbus1 review
4.0
Dined on March 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Restaurant is lovely. Great atmosphere. Service is excellent. Steaks were overcooked and mashed potatoes were terrible. Lettuce in salad was brown. Water was warm. Deserts were amazing.
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Christol
Columbus12 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
1808 is always a great experience. The food was excellent and good value. The server was wonderful and the ambiance is great!
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Amanda
Chicago18 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The dinner experience was phenomenal as always! The second most exceptional pork chop I've ever tasted and my filet medallions were cooked with precision! Thank you! 🍤🥩🍷 #DateNight #AdventureswithMandi #1808AmericanBistro #delawareohio #Capturedbymandi
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Belinda VIP
Columbus11 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always look forward to going to this restaurant ! The food is flavorful, memorable and leaves you with that " I can't wait to go back" type of feeling. If you are are bourbon drinker they have a cocktail called the brown butter old fashioned that is amazing! The service is top notch and atmosphere is very pleasant.
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Maryellen
Chicago10 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We have been going to 1808 for years and have always enjoyed the atmosphere. Things have changed. Although service is still excellent, get ready for sticker shock. The food is good, but not good enough to justify the exorbitant dinner menu prices. Be prepared for an $80 - $100 bill for two for dinner, excluding any wine or drink other than water. They charge separately for sides, bread, and even sauces. These are big city prices in small town Delaware. Easy to see why there's no problem getting a reservation anymore.
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FAQs

1808 American Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (740) 417-4373.

1808 American Bistro is rated 4.5 stars by 2045 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 16, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

29 E. Winter St., Delaware, OH 43015

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Delaware
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Bar Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We accommodate metered and street parking around our restaurant. All business and metered parking is free after 5pm on weekdays, and on weekends!
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://1808americanbistro.com/
Phone number
(740) 417-4373
Private party facilities
Please fill out our interest form (https://www.1808americanbistro.com/private-dining) if you are looking to book our upstairs space!

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1808 American Bistro

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