Bess Bistro
(Now Closed)French Restaurant, American Restaurant, and Cajun and Creole Restaurant$$$$
Downtown Austin, Austin
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Kevin HartyJune 15, 2010looking forward to checking this out, have heard nothing but RAVE reviews about the food and environment.
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Bess Bistro™ is an authentic bistro in the Stratford Arms building at 500 West Sixth Street, Austin's Old Pecan Street. Originally the Stratford Apartments built in 1918, the vintage building's old bank vault is Bess' kitchen, a treasury of great food.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 4:30 PM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 4:30 PM–11:00 PM
(512) 477-2377
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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- 8.7
"Fear not if you're a vegetarian. Their ratatouille is to die for. The entreé size is more than enough to fill your belly. Onion soup was also amazing."
Samantha Jimenez - 8.1
"Cured salmon sandwich is the best -- you can't go wrong with that one. Green Fried Tomatoes are overhyped. The place is a hipster joint, but it does have a pleasant ambiance."
Irina - 8.1
"The mushroom and the lentils soups are my favorite at La Madeleine!"
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- 7.9
"A wonderful Sunday brunch. It's a little pricey at 18.95 per person (for $2 more you get bottomless mimosas), but the food is REALLY good. Take advantage of the a la carte items included in the price"
Nicholas Hudson - 7.3
"Great ritas. Love the location. My fav ATX bar"
Wendy Bryant - 8.9
"The BBQ resty inside is actually amazing. Short rib!"
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