Very fine restaurant, top quality at fair prices. Must
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Jon D
Wonderful restaurant in a great restaurant town. Excellent meal and good value. Had wonderful pate and portobello with crab and lobster appetizers. Haddock mains were truly outstanding. Best Portsmouth restaurant of our summer dining.
Meredith V
Bridge Street is one of the best kept secrets in Portsmouth. Is it even a secret, really? Set just off to the side of the main strip, Bridge Street is tucked in among the houses of Portsmouth residents. It is some of the best French food I’ve had outside of France, too. Their wine list is great, their chef is spectacular, and their service is mostly good but can sometimes be so-so (we’ve dined her probably five times and only had one not the best experience, so more good than so-so). Their Filet au Poivre and Coq au Van are two delightful recommendations and be sure you don’t skip dessert!
rich K
Excellent food , get on the email list for menus and reservations! Great wine selection , cozy home feeling!
Excellent food. Nice atmosphere. Great service. Very small restaurant. Make sure you have a reservation
Steven F
First time to this restaurant. Dinner for 3. Unfortunately, the cuisine was disappointing. The appetisor portobello mushroom with crab and lobster lacked flavor. The bread basket was nice. The turkey entree was dry. The potato cake was OK. For dessert, the chocolate flourless cake was tasteless and inedible. We had a great time because our company was sensational. Yet, disappointingly the cuisine was way off the mark. Not traditional French cuisine. Wine list extensive. The service OK. As we left the restaurant, (2nd last table to leave) we noted that the server did not thank us or bid us farewell as we walked toward the exit. We left a $40 gratuity on our $209 tab. I would not rush back to this restaurant. Hence the 3 stars. They can do so much better and I believe that they may well know this to be true. I feel that Bridge Street Bistro has seen better days.
Karen Jacoby
Last Thursday, we had the pleasure of attending a cooking class and meal at Bridge Street Bistro. Causal and welcoming, the class was very informative and the company of other patrons was great fun. There’s nothing like sitting in a kitchen watching Stephan and Chris prepare a meal. The conversations were lively and the food was exceptional. A good time was had by all.
Carol Arrington
Wonderful dining experience. Food attractively presented and delicious.
Alan Titcomb
Great food, Amazing service!
Rachel Lyubovitzky
Fantastic experience: great classical French food in a comfortable setting with gracious hosts. We love Stephan's specialty - stylish potato pie wedges that complement dishes. Mussels are not to be missed :) Leave room for desert. We also attended Stephan's cooking class - a whole new perspective and appreciation on what it takes to create these delicious experiences.
Delicious food. Wonderful, friendly service. Lovely, cozy dining room. Stephan and Chris make you feel as if you're a dinner guest in their home.
stephenm41
We dyed this evening and were seated on time, at a beautiful table and were presented with one of the most outstanding menus north of Boston. Christine is the consummate host and the food was off the charts. In these days of post Covid dining Bridge Street bistrot Is true white tablecloth quality dining in a most casual and relaxing atmosphere. The food had such depth of flavor artful presentation in a flavor that would make Escoffier Himself set up and take notice
Andrea Ardito
Our absolute favorite restaurant! Transport yourself to France with the delightful atmosphere and food. We go often and feel so lovingly cared for each time we go. Never anything left on our plate at the end of the meal and the cocktails are delish! Kudos to the owners for navigating Covid with such warmth and creativity. No detail overlooked. A must to go to while in Portsmouth!
Senioronabudget
It is great finding a quality French Bistrot in New England. The selection of dishes makes one want to go back to Europe.
Paul Hill
The food, service and atmosphere is beyond exemplary! We had a couple of appetizers, a pair of entrees and the creme brûlée for dessert! All perfectly executed and simply delicious. We will be back again and again.
Very fine restaurant, top quality at fair prices. Must
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Wonderful restaurant in a great restaurant town. Excellent meal and good value. Had wonderful pate and portobello with crab and lobster appetizers. Haddock mains were truly outstanding. Best Portsmouth restaurant of our summer dining.
Bridge Street is one of the best kept secrets in Portsmouth. Is it even a secret, really? Set just off to the side of the main strip, Bridge Street is tucked in among the houses of Portsmouth residents. It is some of the best French food I’ve had outside of France, too. Their wine list is great, their chef is spectacular, and their service is mostly good but can sometimes be so-so (we’ve dined her probably five times and only had one not the best experience, so more good than so-so). Their Filet au Poivre and Coq au Van are two delightful recommendations and be sure you don’t skip dessert!
Excellent food , get on the email list for menus and reservations! Great wine selection , cozy home feeling!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Brie, Creme Brulee, Constantly Changing Menus and Offerings
Excellent food. Nice atmosphere. Great service. Very small restaurant. Make sure you have a reservation
First time to this restaurant. Dinner for 3. Unfortunately, the cuisine was disappointing. The appetisor portobello mushroom with crab and lobster lacked flavor. The bread basket was nice. The turkey entree was dry. The potato cake was OK. For dessert, the chocolate flourless cake was tasteless and inedible. We had a great time because our company was sensational. Yet, disappointingly the cuisine was way off the mark. Not traditional French cuisine. Wine list extensive. The service OK. As we left the restaurant, (2nd last table to leave) we noted that the server did not thank us or bid us farewell as we walked toward the exit. We left a $40 gratuity on our $209 tab. I would not rush back to this restaurant. Hence the 3 stars. They can do so much better and I believe that they may well know this to be true. I feel that Bridge Street Bistro has seen better days.
Last Thursday, we had the pleasure of attending a cooking class and meal at Bridge Street Bistro. Causal and welcoming, the class was very informative and the company of other patrons was great fun. There’s nothing like sitting in a kitchen watching Stephan and Chris prepare a meal. The conversations were lively and the food was exceptional. A good time was had by all.
Wonderful dining experience. Food attractively presented and delicious.
Great food, Amazing service!
Fantastic experience: great classical French food in a comfortable setting with gracious hosts. We love Stephan's specialty - stylish potato pie wedges that complement dishes. Mussels are not to be missed :) Leave room for desert. We also attended Stephan's cooking class - a whole new perspective and appreciation on what it takes to create these delicious experiences.
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Delicious food. Wonderful, friendly service. Lovely, cozy dining room. Stephan and Chris make you feel as if you're a dinner guest in their home.
We dyed this evening and were seated on time, at a beautiful table and were presented with one of the most outstanding menus north of Boston. Christine is the consummate host and the food was off the charts. In these days of post Covid dining Bridge Street bistrot Is true white tablecloth quality dining in a most casual and relaxing atmosphere. The food had such depth of flavor artful presentation in a flavor that would make Escoffier Himself set up and take notice
Our absolute favorite restaurant! Transport yourself to France with the delightful atmosphere and food. We go often and feel so lovingly cared for each time we go. Never anything left on our plate at the end of the meal and the cocktails are delish! Kudos to the owners for navigating Covid with such warmth and creativity. No detail overlooked. A must to go to while in Portsmouth!
It is great finding a quality French Bistrot in New England. The selection of dishes makes one want to go back to Europe.
The food, service and atmosphere is beyond exemplary! We had a couple of appetizers, a pair of entrees and the creme brûlée for dessert! All perfectly executed and simply delicious. We will be back again and again.