2nd Street Bistro
Reviews
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Attended Bo and Tiffany's wedding reception and dinner at the 2nd Street Bistro and the Murry Bar Feb 23rd 2014. The service was incredible and the food was better than fantastic! Thanks Brian and staff for a great event!
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Prepare to spend some money. A 3 course meal and a cheap bottle of wine for 2 set us back well over $100. Money well spent, but know going in what it can cost you. The food is delicious and well executed. This restaurant is in a league of it's own within a large radius. French inspired cuisine with nearly everything made in house and masterfully executed. The service was knowledgeable yet never got too stuffy. That goes a long way. Highly recommended.
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For a state that is known for cattle ranching, it can be surprisingly difficult to find a good steak. Most steakhouses (even ones that aren't national franchises) rely on large portions (16 oz, 24 oz) to make up for middling quality. In such a place, the 2nd Street Bistro is a welcome find. It is a gem of a restaurant with excellent service and amazing food. When I asked for a steak, I didn't get a two pound behemoth of passable "meat". I got a perfectly cooked ribeye that was tender, flavorful, and portioned to feed someone who doesn't want to die from cardiovasular disease before the age of 30. The only thing better than the steak is the french onion soup which borders on a religious experience. But I honeslty can't rank favorites on this menu, everything is made with such devotion and skill that it all works. In the words of Anthony Bourdain who visited the restaurant in 2009 "in-f*&^in-credible food"
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Both the food and service were awesome! I had the shrimp, pancetta pasta dish and creme brûlée. Also had a specialty pineapple and jalapeño margarita! I highly recommend!
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We LOVE the Bistro. Consider ourselves "foodies" even though we hate the term, but the bottom line is that we love great food and great food experiences (we were lucky enough to eat at the French Laundry!). We are so lucky, not only to live in Livingston, Montana, but to have such a fine restaurant with and even finer atmosphere (and the staff are exceptional) where we live. Iron Chefs such as Mario Batali and Anthony Bourdain have visited along with the many writers and celebs that live in the area who frequent the Bistro.