Nouveau Bistro and Lounge — Restaurant in Ohio

I’ve been to this restaurant several times after recently discovering it. And have had great experiences. The employees started to recognize me. This particular evening, I made a reservation. Myself and the second individual arrived at 6:30 pm, had a meal, a couple of cocktails and paid our check.

Immediately after paying our check, we were asked to leave because the table had a reservation. I’m was very taken aback.

It’s now, 8:30 pm. We were actually going to leave after FINISHING the second cocktail that was recently brought to the table. The server even asked me did I want a to-go cup, WOW. This experience RUINED the my evening, especially because I invited someone to this restaurant for the first time after boasting about it.

Our checks should have been separate, the server brought over one (1) check without confirming if it would be one (1) or two (2) checks. I didn’t say anything, I just paid.

I never expected to have such an abrupt experience at this restaurant. I’ve worked in the restaurant business and was trained to NEVER ask a table to leave.

I mentioned to our server BARB and to both hostesses on our way out. That a table should never be asked to leave, one of the hostesses replied “Yeah, Awkward”.

There was a table that was already sat across from us, that was there before we were sat. I’m not sure but, they didn’t seem to be leaving or possibly not asked to leave (it was a table of two (2) at a four (4) top. Identical to our table, their table was completely clear.

Note: Myself (black female) and my fiancé (white male) frequent this restaurant, never making a reservation, always grateful to walk-in and get a table every time enjoying our evening without ever getting asked to leave.

I don’t want to think that because me and my friend (another black female) was asked to leave due to our skin tone. I will be speaking with the manager next time to express...

So impressive. We took a spot at the kitchen bar which was awesome to watch the absolute mastery of the back of the house as well as have at least three chefs walk by to ask if everything was to our liking.

Our server, Nicole was perfect. Didn't bother us, gave us the specials, was very cordial and genuine, and also arraigned the splitting of a dish (unbeknownst to us) as well as the substitution of sides on our Ribeye for a special salad.

The food was phenomenal. Started with Plymouth Gin cocktails and a salmon flatbread which was so tender and perfectly built with just the right amount of oil, greens, and a pesto that was excellent.

Our special request was to split an arugula salad that had candied pistachios, goat cheese, and this perfect honey vinaigrette that I've never experienced before.

Our mains were the Ribeye (perfect cook and sear with fat that just melted) and a short rib pasta that had a perfect balance (not salty, very tender and flavorful).

Overall, we spent a good amount but the food and service was absolutely top shelf. Perfect execution and timing and service that was right on point. An absolute gem of an experience that we can't wait to...

I came to this Bistro on the recommendation of a friend. When I googled it, the reviews made me nervous. I brought my girlfriend there for a nice date. I knew the prices before I went in and that they had their own chef. I made reservations on Thursday. They sat us right away and got us two drinks - the staff was professional and our waitress was very nice. I had the Cantelope martini and she had a glass of wine. They were both made wonderfully. We ordered dinner and the waitress brought us bread and apologized for taking to long but it didn't seem like dinner took too long at all compared to any other place. Dinner was a delight and we ordered the apple tart dessert special and had a glass of ice wine with it. I had a wonderful time there and would do it again. Also there is a bar like seating infront of where they cook the food. I would choose to sit there next time. All-in-all its a nice treat if you want to do something special on the weekend. FYI: My bill for 2 dinners, 4 special drinks and 1 shared dessert was $98.00. I'm posting this publically and am not getting anything in return...