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1808 American Bistro, Delaware, OH

1808 American Bistro

4.5
4.5
2044 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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

What 2,044 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
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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.

2,044 Reviews
  1. Mike VIP

    Columbus108 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Barbara

    Toledo1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Jenna

    Columbus8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. Maria

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very moderate. Mussels were cold and gummy no juice 👎 Cesar salad was good scallops were just ok and the appetizer potato balls were flavorless Ambience is good and service was good but food just o.k.

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  10. Joe

    Austin1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I know I’ll be in the minority but staff was very rude from the second we walked in including the hostess, bartender & server. Left after appetizers bc we were so taken back, will not return. Food was good though so it’s unfortunate.

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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 2044 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for 1808 American Bistro

29 E. Winter St., Delaware, OH 43015

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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
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