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Bobby's Bistro & Wine Bar

447 Mandalay Ave
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767-2013
Phone: (727) 446-9463

Ratings & Reviews Summary for Bobby's Bistro & Wine Bar

What Users are Saying:

  • Prompt seating
  • Make reservations
  • Romantic
5 Star Rating
 
(2 reviews)
4 Star Rating
 
(1 reviews)
3 Star Rating
 
(1 reviews)
2 Star Rating
 
(0 reviews)
1 Star Rating
 
(0 reviews)

User Reviews for Bobby's Bistro & Wine Bar

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/01/2008 Posted by mslee99

Highly recommend Bobby's bistro...vast wine list with very fair prices. The food was equally very good and reasonably priced. The restaurant carers to an older crowd but my 2 teenagers were fine and happy. We ate the previous night at Emeril's in Orlando; Bobby's by far was better on all counts; wine, food and service for half the cost.

3 Star Rating: Average

11/15/2005 Posted by slordan

The reviewer who said "we want to keep it for ourselves" beautifully expresses the overall feeling of this place.The maitre d' motioned to our seats so bruskly we missed which way he was pointing.The waiter attempted to take our order with dirty plates in his arms. A patron asked us why he had not seen us at the Carlouel Yacht Club.The message is that they don't care about your experience if they don't recognize you as a regular. I will say the waiter cheerfully removed a salad that was missing several ingredients and he brightened when we ordered a nice bottle of Pinot Noir. The escargot were very good and the entrees excellent. So, if all you care about is good food and don't mind being treated like you have invaded a private club, then Bobby's Bistro is worth a visit (maybe a night other than Saturday woud be better?)

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/19/2005 Posted by arlene718

Bobby's Bistro is an excellent spot for outstanding food, great atmosphere and an awesome wine list.

Pros: Wine List, Food, Ambience

Cons: Parking

4 Star Rating: Recommended

02/14/2003 Posted by pmcotter

go because we want to keep it just for ourselves. Seriously, it's a block from the beach and is annexed to the famous Heilman's restaurant. It isn't well promoted by the owners. That is a good thing because if it weren't for the Island Way restaurant about a half-mile, Bobby's would be packed every night. I have been there on one occasion when the normally well trained and well-mannered bartender kicked out a very obnoxious patron but other than that it has been a great experience. Honestly it was fun to watch the guy get what had been coming to him for a long time. A value for me because I like to live well-heeled on a small budget.l

Pros: ambience, food, service

Cons: parking, bar is cramped

Editor's Review

California cuisine and a variety of wines kept at a consistent 55 degrees make this bistro a must.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

For a more formal atmosphere with the same selection of wine, walk next door to the original of the two, Bobby Heilman's Beachcomber, serving classic American cuisine since 1948.

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Restaurant Information

Smoking

  • No

Parking

  • Lot

Hours

  • Sun-Thu 5pm-11pm
  • Fri-Sat, 5pm-12am

Dress Code

  • Casual trendy

Payment Types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • MasterCard
  • Visa

Cuisines

  • Pizza
  • American (Traditional)

Meal Price

  • $$$

Amenities

  • Bar Scene
  • People Watching
  • Open 7 Days
  • Hidden Find
  • Notable Wine List
  • Quiet
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Dancing
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Waterfront Dining
  • Romantic Dining
  • Catering
  • Live Music

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447 Mandalay Ave
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767-2013

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