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R Bistro, Fairhope, AL

R Bistro

4.3
4.3
95 Reviews
$31 to $50
Bistro

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Chef Misty Rider has returned to the Fairhope area with signature dishes like Crawfish Gravy and a dark roux authentic Creole Gumbo. Her recipes have won awards in the Gulf Coast area from local papers to the notorious TripAdvisors Travelers' Choice Award honoring only 10% of restaurants in the world. For two years running, R Bistro has been a spot of luxury to local and visiting epicures alike. So please join us for a relaxing, whimsical atmosphere of great service and amazing food in her quaint, yet sophisticated bistro near the Fairhope pier. We hope to see you soon!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, American, French American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (251) 517-7252
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Misty Rider
  • Neighborhood
    Fairhope
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

What 95 people are saying

R Bistro 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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Mobile

    Neighborhood gem

  • Mobile

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Mobile

    Good for groups

  • Mobile

    Healthy

  • Mobile

    Hot spot

  • Mobile

    Neighborhood gem

  • Mobile

    Great for fine wines

  • Mobile

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
R Bistro, a local gem in Fairhope, delights diners with "amazing food" and "impeccable" service. The vibrant atmosphere features live jazz and a welcoming staff, notably Austin and Taylor. Highlights include the shrimp and grits, French onion soup, and signature bread. A "must" visit for seafood lovers, locals, and newcomers alike.

96 Reviews
  1. Kara VIP

    New York City43 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is an adorable place just outside downtown Fairhope, Alabama. It’s a cute place with live music and yes, lots of couples were getting up to dance, so fun. Due to the Arts and Crafts Festival, the place was jammed which clearly presented a challenge for the servers and the kitchen. We had a bit of an ordering snafu, but the owner Misty apologized multiple times, spent time visiting with us, and truly went out of her way to make everything right. She reframed the whole evening for us, turning it into a winning experience. With an owner who cares like that, we will be sure to go back on our next trip down south. 

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  2. richard VIP

    Tallahassee20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it all but especially appreciated the spinach salad being de stemmed. Outstanding

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner, service & ambience. Will definitely go back.

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  4. NikkiL

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had lunch today with four of my women friends at R. Bistro. We had a very enjoyable time. I had the beef stroganoff, delicious and just the right amount. Others raved about the french onion soup, house salads, and the salmon. Love this place, our go to once a month!

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  5. Caroline

    Mobile1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I picked R Bistro as a place to celebrate my husband’s birthday for two reasons: because we’ve never been there before and because they are one of the very few restaurants in this area that has a Nicoise salad on the menu. My husband had the Steak Frites and I had the Nicoise salad and the French onion soup. First off, there was no acknowledgment at all that we were celebrating a birthday. Ok, not a huge deal but disappointing. My husband’s steak was full of unchewable pieces and cut very thin, although he liked the fries. My Nicoise salad had absolutely no nicoise olives in it – they substituted capers. Also, a disappointment. The French onion soup was so salty that I had to leave half of it. Now, it was not all bad. The service was friendly (although we were given the wrong bill at the meal’s end). The bread was delicious. We asked the server to let the manager know about our food disappointments and he never acknowledged that he did. I’m sure if we had come here for just drinks and maybe an appetizer at the bar, we would have really enjoyed it much more, unfortunately, there are too many other places I’d pick first next time we go out so it’s unlikely we’ll return here.

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  6. Harry

    New Orleans11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    To die for FRECH ONION SOUP. Better than the soups in France. Absolutely perfect service and attention: You know it when every need is attended before you know you need it. A Gem for great dining. Don’t miss it.

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  7. Scott

    Mississippi2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I really enjoyed “R” at it’s old location. The new location, still looks a lot like the old FRG, but they brought their food talent & good service to the new…making it a great new/old experience! Another great foodie destination…we will be back!!

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  8. Franco

    Mobile1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Poor service. Good food. Drinks took very long and were incorrect both times. Never saw a drink menu. Plates were not cleared properly.

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  9. Christi

    Mobile4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was one of the best meals we have ever had. Everything was outstanding. Oysters. Steak. Redfish. Salad OMG the dressing. The desserts were FIRST CLASS YUM. Service was excellent. Atmosphere is quaint. Because it was Valentine's they had a small three piece band that just added to the already perfect night. One of the very best restaurants in Fairhope. I've been there for lunch too and OMG their Onion Soupl

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  10. Elliott

    New Orleans48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As consistent and amazing as ever. Always have a great selection of option and truly special recipes and preparation. And…the best baguettes ever. Service is top notch and a warm and nice atmosphere. Had light live music last night which made for the perfect ambience pre-Valentines evening.

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FAQs

R Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (251) 517-7252.

R Bistro is rated 4.3 stars by 95 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for R Bistro

19270 Scenic Hwy 98, Fairhope, AL 36532-6825

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Fairhope
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, American, French American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Misty Rider
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
  • Phone number
    (251) 517-7252
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