Nestled at 16 6th St in Bristol, TN, bistro on 6th is a welcoming restaurant that brings together quality food, thoughtful service, and a warm dining atmosphere in the heart of the community.
With a strong reputation built on 271 reviews and an impressive 4.50 out of 5 rating, this is the kind of place guests return to again and again for dependable hospitality and a consistently satisfying experience.
Whether you are stopping in for brunch, lunch, dinner, dessert, or simply a relaxed meal with friends, bistro on 6th offers the kind of comfort and care that turns an ordinary outing into something memorable.
The menu and service style are designed to fit a wide range of tastes and occasions. Guests can enjoy dine-in service, outdoor seating, delivery, and on-site services, making it easy to enjoy a meal in the way that suits them best.
The restaurant is known for fast service and a standout selection of beer, cocktails, coffee, tea, wine, and dessert, along with local specialties that give every visit a sense of place.
From comfort food and small plates to healthy options, spirits, and a full bar on site, bistro on 6th creates a dining experience that feels both versatile and elevated. It is an inviting choice for solo dining, casual meetups, and special meals alike, with table service that adds to the polished yet relaxed feel.
Accessibility and convenience are also thoughtfully prioritized, with a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet to help ensure a comfortable visit for all guests. The atmosphere is casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy, making it a great destination for those seeking a laid-back meal with a touch of style.
Reservations are accepted, and payment is simple with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. For guests looking for a restaurant that combines quality, variety, accessibility, and a consistently strong customer reputation, bistro on 6th stands out as a dependable and appealing choice. Call +1 423-573-4234 to learn more or plan your visit.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Lovely spot for a long lunch. Staff was friendly and the food was delicious. Lots of sandwich options, it was hard to choose! Everything was full of flavor! Great spot on a quiet street. If you haven't been...go. You won't be sorry!
Yum!! We stopped here for lunch based on reviews and our meal was delicious. The chicken wrap and salmon salad were things we were order again. Definitely suggest this place. Service was excellent!
What a true Gem. We chose the Risotto w/salmon, and Chicken marsala. We started with a Caesar and Wedge salads and ended sharing their ‘fried cheesecake’ desert. All of the food was delicious and plentiful, and the service was outstanding. We will definitely be back.
This is one of the best dining out experiences we've had in awhile! The food was so, so good! We try fried green tomatoes whenever they're offered, and these are the best we've had! The pasta salad and baked mac & cheese are terrific! I got the bistro burger and was pleasantly surprised that it was actually one of the best burgers that I've had! It's a small restaurant, but nicely appointed. Very clean and welcoming. Our waitress, Emily, was so friendly and personable! Head on over to 6th in downtown Bristol! You won't regret it!
I was not expecting such an incredible culinary experience! Total gem of a place in the heart of Appalachia. I’ve eaten in some pretty high-end restaurants from NYC to Vancouver and this place is definitely up in my top 5. Total work of art, every bite, and the waitress was friendly and helpful and we never had to wait for anything or wonder where she was. Highly recommend!!
We just happened upon this place through a quick Google exploration without any expectations. Located on a dark side street in Downtown Bristol, the Bistro is a warm and inviting small place with great service, excellent drink selections- especially bourbon and cider!- and a limited but well executed menu. We split the Tarragon sauced Filets accompanied by homestyle mash potatoes and French green beans flecked with pork belly?. All tremendous. Add the beet salad and caesar salad with an excellent chunky dressing and we enjoyed every bit of the experience. Hayley was a particularly delightful server with some very fashionable eyeglass bling. Walk to the nearby eccentric Sessions hotel and take in a movie at the drive in and that is a day and night well spent!
There is parking nearby and the atmosphere inside the bistro is cozy and warm. We ordered the Caesar Salad with chicken and a Steak Sandwich. The proteins were very tasty and seasoning on point. We did wish the portions were a little larger though! The service was outstanding and memorable experience overall.
We found this place searching internet for lunch, what a find. The food tastes so fresh and flavorful. Server was awesome! We bistro burger and fried green tomato BLT. Also the fried cheesecake is wow good. Coffee was very good. They serve beer and wine as well. Highly recommend!!!
We stopped here for lunch on our way to Knoxville, and we are so glad we did. Everything was delicious, reasonably priced and our waitress was so nice. If we lived in Bristol, we would be regular customers. P.S. Wish we also had a picture of our dessert - brownie with soft ice-cream.
Worth the Stop? Absolutely. Worth Going Back? Definitely. Bistro on 6th was the other restaurant that consistently appeared on Bristol’s “must visit” lists, and after dining there, I completely understand why. This is a true bistro experience. Don’t come expecting a massive dining room or an elaborate production. The space is intimate, charming, and limited in size, so if you’re planning to visit on a busy evening, reservations are a very good idea. The service was excellent, friendly, and helpful without being intrusive. We chose to sit outside, which is usually our preference, and it turned out to be a perfect evening. Being located near one of the local brewery venues meant we caught some of the live music drifting down the street, adding a little extra atmosphere to the meal. The standout entrée was the champagne pork, which came highly recommended and absolutely lived up to the hype. It was one of the most complete and satisfying plates I’ve had in quite some time. The mashed potatoes and gravy were outstanding, and while the green beans weren’t what I traditionally think of as Southern-style green beans, they were expertly seasoned and prepared with just enough texture to remain interesting. The fried green tomatoes featured some of the best toppings I’ve encountered on the dish. The tomatoes themselves were a little smaller and more lightly coated than some regional versions, but the overall flavor more than made up for it. The pickle board was another winner, especially the pimento cheese, which was exceptional and worth ordering all by itself. Our only miss was the brown butter pasta. However, that was likely on us rather than the kitchen. We made modifications based on our personal preferences, and in doing so probably removed some of the ingredients that gave the dish its balance and character. The pasta itself was cooked perfectly. If there’s a lesson there, it’s probably to trust the chef—ingredients are usually included for a reason. Worth the St
Common questions about bistro on 6th
bistro on 6th is located at 16 6th St, Bristol, TN 37620, United States, Bristol, TN, United States.
You can reach bistro on 6th by calling +1 423-573-4234.
bistro on 6th has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 271 customer reviews.
bistro on 6th features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
bistro on 6th features the following service options: Outdoor seating, On-site services, Dine-in, Delivery.
bistro on 6th features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Great wine list, Serves local specialty.
bistro on 6th features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
bistro on 6th features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Small plates, Spirits, Vegetarian options, Wine.
bistro on 6th features the following dining options: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
bistro on 6th features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
bistro on 6th features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Quiet, Trendy.
bistro on 6th features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists.
bistro on 6th features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
bistro on 6th features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
bistro on 6th features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
bistro on 6th features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
bistro on 6th features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
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