The Bistro is set in a 1920s building that features exposed brick and its original tin ceiling. It has been historic downtown Brooksville’s place to meet and eat since 2014.

The Bistro offers visitors a rotating menu of traditional and unique dishes. The large, open space is warm with seating for two to twenty and there is a beautiful wood top bar to cozy up to. Creative cocktails are part of the offering at The Bistro, but great food and friends is their main theme. When you order a Bloody Mary, expect tomatoes, celery, little oniony onions, bacon, and spices in your glass. It’s an adult beverage that has been combined cohesively to make your taste buds sing!

The owner is warm and generous, and this emanates throughout the restaurant. The staff is consistent and friendly. The environment is inviting, and the food is excellent.

Handhelds, brick oven-baked pizzas, salads, and entrees are all prepared with a culinary flair that makes it fun to order. For example, the grilled cheese includes cheddar, swiss, and American – add bacon or tomato to take it over the top. Pair it with a cup of the delicious house tomato basil soup or soup of the day.

What about gouda grits? Pot roast macaroni and cheese? Part of the fun of eating at The Bistro is the upgrading of American classic foods to meet a creative chef’s palate.

This is a place to set your troubles down and make a friend or two over food and drinks.

Sunday equals Brunch Day at the Bistro, which offers creative choices, as well as standard breakfast and lunch fare each Sunday. Additionally, there are mimosas, bloody marys, creative craft cocktails and an extensive wine menu.

Local, farm-to-table is the passion of this restaurant, so ingredients are fresh, and menus are rotated. The fried green tomatoes appetizer is a wonderful way to start your visit.

AND if you have an event coming up, consider The Bistro for your venue. If you already have a venue for your event, ask about the catering options. Their prices are reasonable, and their food is excellent – delivered on time and displayed to whet your guest’s appetites.