Today’s side of ranch is on…

Bistro 25 is a hidden gem in the town of Sayville. My splendid experience began as soon as I walked through the door. You are immediately greeted by the owner, Mike, who was very personable and brought us to our table. As soon as you sit the nice bus boy greets you, serves you water and fresh toasted bread, along with delicious homemade salted butter.

Food quality: The first course I ordered the rock shrimp tempura. It was scrumptious. The reddish mild sauce for the shrimp left a nice zesty taste in your mouth, and after eating the first shrimp my mouth watered for more. For my mid course I ordered a Caesar salad (classic me). Let me tell you it was like no other Caesar salad I’ve ever had in my life! Creamy homemade dressing with crispy bacon worked together beautifully. The plating was also very pleasing to the eye. At this point I was way too excited for our entrees as we were already blown away with our first two courses. I ordered the shrimp and grits, which sounded different that I could not resist trying it. The grits were buttery, creamy and had the perfect amount of salt, I was in heaven. It is safe to say my expectations were exceeded.

Overall Service: The service was outstanding. The staff was very courteous and welcoming, making us feel at home. Our server Brandon was very charming. He always had a smile on his face, had good manners and was extremely efficient. Our drinks were always replaced with a fresh one, without us having to ask. He also gave us helpful dish descriptions. For dessert he recommended some of his favorites, and we were not disappointed! I almost licked the plate clean!

Ambiance: As soon as you walk in, the restaurant gives you a nice romantic feel to it. The dimmed lights, cozy atmosphere makes for a perfect date night. The atmosphere is very homey and definitely makes me want to return.

Cleanliness: Cleanliness is one of the most important traits in the restaurant industry. And this restaurant was exceptional. The staff uniforms were sharp and professional, they all presented themselves well. The restaurant looked as if it had just had gotten a deep cleaning, everything seemed in order and in excellent shape.

Value: All of the dishes are fairly priced. Although if you choose the steaks they are a bit on the high price side, but that is nothing I would not expect from a fine dining restaurant.

Overall Experience: My experience overall was spectacular! As we were eating we were already planning our next visit. The menu left me wanting to try more of their unique dishes. The staff also made us feel cared for. I loved my food, the service, and the ambiance made it a nice relaxing evening. As the night went by Bistro 25 just continued to exceed my expectations. I will be returning.