The Works Bistro — Restaurant in Dunnellon

The Works Bistro may be on track to be Dunnellon’s best restaurant in town!

The phyllo rolls of 4 beef Wellington deluxe minis came out piping hot. In fact too hot, however the meat inside was tender. It needed more gravy. It was served with the bistro’s habanero bacon jam. This is more like a bacon chutney with a deliciously sweet heat. The kind that slowly, unknowingly opens your sinuses, but because the taste is so sweet its sneaks up on you. This jam was not paired well with these Wellington minis but I saved mine for my spiral fries because it was just that good!

Our main dishes were the Frisco Melt and a Tampa Cuban. The frisco melt is a caramelized smash burger with Swiss cheese that delicious habanero bacon jam on a sourdough bread. This was so good! The bread was soft yet firm enough to hold everything together. Again that habenero bacon jam stole the show! If the works isn’t selling that jam by the jar they are missing out on $! We also enjoyed the Tampa Cuban a pressed pulled beef, roasted pork, Ham salami, pickles, Swiss cheese and spicy DG mustard on authentic Cuban bread. The bistro put a generous amount of meat on this Cuban and perfectly pressed it with the right number of pickles to get a delicious mouthful crunch! To say the food was good is an understatement. If they continue to meet this quality at each visit they will easily be the best...

A Delicious Experience from Start to Finish

We had an absolutely wonderful experience dining here! From the moment we walked in, the service was warm, friendly, and attentive—setting the tone for a great meal.

We started with a charcuterie board, and it was the perfect appetizer—beautifully presented and full of flavor, with a great mix of meats, cheeses, and accompaniments. Each bite was a treat.

For our main course, we each chose something different, and every dish was a hit. My husband ordered the Cuban sandwich, which was perfectly pressed and packed with bold, savory flavor. I had The Works Italian, and it was incredible—generous portions, fresh ingredients, and just the right amount of spice and seasoning. My daughter chose The Works Turkey Melt, and she absolutely loved it—tender turkey, delicious toppings, and hearty bread that tied it all together.

The food was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. We left full, happy, and already talking about what we’ll order next time.

Highly recommend—this spot is a gem! So glad this place came to the small town of Dunnellon, it will be a new go to...

I stopped by her for the first time last Sunday and I was not disappointed. Lilly, my server, was amazing and very informative. I had the Steak Sandwich and the Ribeye was lean as can be, caramelized onions were delish and the spicy jam (I ordered on the side) made it every zestier. I LOVE the artisanal bread they use here at The Works Bistro. The potato salad WAS the best I've had in this area and they added hard boiled egg to it and rosemary which elevated it to a great degree: BEST in area. Next up I'll be trying the Reuben sandwich (which I believe may be one of their best sellers) and this time I'll bring my hubby around. Homemade desserts too..and they look wonderful, especially the Tiramisu that, had I NOT been on Weight Watchers, I would've instantly snagged...but that will be my "reward" when I hit my goal. LOL I'll be back and ask for Lilly. She's got a great personality and the service was super fast, as was check-out: no waiting that I've experiences at other places. A+ Give it a try: YOU...