Gretchen's Bistro
Hours:
807 Broad St, Oriental
(252) 249-6098
About Gretchen's Bistro
Gretchen's Bistro Reviews
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5 - 9PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 9PM |
| Friday | 5 - 9PM |
| Saturday | 5 - 9PM |
| Sunday | 10AM - 2PM |
Gretchen’s Bistro is a highly praised restaurant known for its elegant and welcoming atmosphere. The decor is lovely, featuring a main dining room and a charming porch with a view of a fountain. The restaurant offers a blend of Southern elegance with a modern twist, making it feel like dining in a beautiful Southern home. The staff, especially Rick, the manager and server, is friendly, attentive, and personable, often going out of their way to ensure a special experience. The service is consistently described as excellent, with attentive and engaging staff who remember guests and make them feel at home.
The menu features a variety of delicious dishes, including crab cakes, scallops, bourbon shrimp skewers, and the Dinner for Two porterhouse with dessert, which many reviews highlight as memorable. The seafood options like salmon with dill sauce, Chilean sea bass, and snapper à la Oscar are praised for their quality and flavor. The beef carpaccio and duck are also noted as exceptional. Desserts, particularly peach cobbler, are described as heavenly.
Gretchen’s Bistro is also recognized as a great place for celebrating special occasions, with guests noting their birthdays and events being made extra special by the attentive staff and inviting atmosphere. The restaurant’s community feel, beautiful setting, and high-quality food make it a standout destination for both casual and special dining experiences.