Bistro On B — Restaurant in Saskatoon

The Bistro on B: A Must-Experience Culinary Delight

The Bistro on B is an experience that one must have for themselves, solely because this little cafe provides a culinary adventure that most smokehouses can only dream of. My experience in this restaurant was absolutely amazing. As a former chef, I was left blown away by the portion sizes and the quality of what was ordered.

Let's address the one thing that slightly brought down the experience. The Bistro on B operates as a cafe-style restaurant where you place your orders with the server at the front, then take your seat and wait for the server to bring your food. Sometimes, the chef comes out to personally thank diners, which is a nice touch. However, my party and I were initially confused as there were no clear signs or postings about this method, and the server at the front did not explain it beyond her initial greeting.

The lack of physical menus also made it a bit confusing, but with a large menu on the wall and a QR code for an online menu, this unique approach feels much greener and accessible for an ever-changing menu, which will likely benefit the business in the long run. Having clear signage or a brief explanation from the server could enhance the initial customer experience.

I believe the initial confusion was an individual fault rather than a store fault. During our visit, there was a shift change, and the second server was much more helpful, clearly explaining the ordering and seating process to new guests.

Now, onto the food. My party and I ordered a large selection, so I can't provide an accurate review of the price per individual. However, after seeing the portions, the plate presentation, and the quality of the food, I felt as if I had underpaid for what I received. We ordered 2 brisket mac and cheese, 1 pulled pork taco salad, 1 smoked pulled pork, 1 Carolina mustard sandwich, 1 pulled pork apple pie, 1 BBQ pulled pork, 1 birria grilled cheese, 1 brisket cheese street corn taco, their accompanying sides, and two additional sides. This left us with a full table, four full bellies, and still partially full wallets.

Having worked, eaten, and even made my own smoked meats, I respect the meticulous process involved, and The Bistro on B did not disappoint. The large portions with expertly crafted seasonings and perfectly paired sauces and sides showcased the chef’s passion and expertise in an age where corporate recipes are too common. The originality of each recipe was clear, with appropriate ratios of sides to proteins, leaving us feeling like we had paid for a complete meal, not just filler.

From the house-made cheese sauce, which was so flavorful that everyone at the table had to try it, to the sweet and smoky deliciousness of their sides, which had members of my party trying foods they generally don’t enjoy and wanting more, the experience at this little hole-in-the-wall cafe left us upset that we couldn’t finish everything. Fortunately, we were able to get some to-go containers to enjoy the rest of the food at our leisure and the staff was very accommodating, providing ample containers for our leftovers.

The Bistro on B Cafe may be in a soft opening stage, awaiting their grand opening, but if the exceptional quality of their food remains the same or, as I suspect, improves over time, I have no doubt that this establishment will grow into something much bigger than the small cafe it is now. I, for one, am excited to see where the chef takes the menu. It is clear that the chef's dedication and passion are driving forces behind this restaurant's potential.

While there was a small hiccup at the beginning of our experience, the restaurant truly shined when it came time to showcase its strengths. I highly recommend giving The Bistro on B a visit, especially for those who appreciate well-crafted, flavorful dishes.

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Amazing food here. But one thing to know before you go: they will seat you, bring you water (in beautiful glasses), and bring your food when it's ready, but they won't bring you a menu or take your order at the table. Once you're seated, you get a menu from the counter, decide what you're going to eat, pay for it at the counter, then sit back down.

This is fine and efficient, but non-standard. When my friend and I arrived we were seated then waited 15 minutes for a menu before I finally asked. (The customers around us were already eating or waiting for their food. So no clues there.). The waitress dropped menus at the table and said something about ordering so quickly we couldn't understand what she said. Finally figured it out, but I really wish we would've been told when we came in. The waitress studiously ignored us, even though we clearly didn't understand how it worked, and she didn't volunteer any information whatsoever.

Once we were at the counter, I noticed a translucent sign that read something like "order here" but it was flipped around so it's back was to the door and you couldn't see it from the tables. I understand there will be more information at the table is going forward, but until then...

The food itself was absolutely delicious. I had burnt brisket ends with macaroni and cheese and Mexican coleslaw, and each dish was fantastic. It's a small restaurant with a handful of tables but the lineup was out the door for good reason.

The rest of the staff were incredibly friendly and engaging, and the owner is out bussing tables himself (!) Our conversation with him showed that he truly cares about the quality of the food and the experience in the restaurant. Impressive.

The menu is creative and, most importantly, different than the standard fare. There's also a selection of dishes that are gluten free, so bonus. I would definitely go back again! (But also would recommend avoiding the 12:00-1:00 rush if possible. The lineup...

I've been seeing posts on facebook about this place over the last month and finally made it in today! Bistro on B has only been open since February. The decor and atmosphere inside is very nice! I went with a friend and ordered several different things to really get a true experience for the food which included the Pulled Pork Apple Pie sandwich, Carolina Mustard sandwich, Mexican coleslaw, street corn, beans and bbq burnt ends! Everything is homemade and all the smoking is done on site! The flavour of the food was absolutely incredible! Every dish had such unique flavours! The bbq burnt end juices were one of my favourite and the homemade mustard was so delicious that I feel like you could practically put it onto anything! The smoked brisket and pork had so much flavour in every bite. I could literally go on and on about how unqiue and incredible the flavours were in every dish! To finish things off I had a homemade miniegg cheesecake which was thick consistently and the crust had almost like a caramel/toffee like taste to it! It was so good that I could have eaten the whole cake! I ordered their brisket mac and cheese in which they make their own cheese sauce, I had a couple bites and the combination of the macaroni, cheese and brisket was just fantastic! Service was oustanding, big shout out to Jared and Kale (hopefully the spelling is right) who were so friendly and knowledgeable! This ranks as one of my top spots in Saskatoon! Highly reccomend and will be returning ideally within...