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R Bistro, Fairhope, AL

R Bistro

4.3
4.3
102 Reviews
$31 to $50
Bistro

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for creative cocktails
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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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
  • 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 102 people are saying

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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 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 in Fairhope is a culinary gem offering "fantastic food," delightful ambiance, and live music that enhances the dining experience. Guests rave about the "best mussels" and "incredible bread," alongside standout dishes like redfish, shrimp and grits, and duck confit. With attentive service and a welcoming atmosphere, it's a must-visit.
102 Reviews
  1. William

    Mobile24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Guitar player was great Ambiance was fantastic quiet music great service Food was fantastic Redfish was perfect one of the best fish dishes I’ve ever had Shrimp and grits was likewise fantastic with succulent shrimp and grilled grits Beef dish was great Really enjoyable night

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  2. John VIP

    New Orleans23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always Excellent. The Mussels are the best I have ever had. The wine cream sauce pairs perfectly with their homemade bread. Misty is a top chef. Fairhope is fortunate to have her expertise.

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  3. AJ

    San Francisco4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Once we were seated it took 30 minutes to get our drink order. During this time we were never asked if we wanted appetizers. I had to get up and go ask the server to order appetizers. They came quickly after we ordered. We then ordered a second round of drinks that never came. We finished appetizers and the server never came back. I then had to get back up and go ask the server if we could order entrees. The server never told us the specials or anything. It was the worst service I have ever experienced. At the end of the meal the owner did come and try to make it right by offering complimentary drinks and desserts, but by that time we had been there for 2.5 hours and the kids were melting down and it was just too little too late. Side note- The building is definitely run down and an eye sore. White table cloths would have helped.

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  4. Steve

    Memphis/West TN4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious as always. French onion soup and shrimp and slaw for the wife. Gumbo and redfish meunière for me!!!

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  5. Aileen

    Atlanta8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The downtown oysters were amazing! So much so that I purchased a bottle of the red sauce that was part of the dish.

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  6. Stephanie

    Mobile3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was absolutely amazing. We enjoyed it very much. The chef was kind and attentive, and the service was great.

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  7. Kara

    New York City44 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    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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  8. richard VIP

    Tallahassee20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    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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  9. 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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  10. 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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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 102 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
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
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