The food and service was exceptional ! A fun and welcoming place ! I will definitely be going back often!

The fried oyster salad was incredible. It was a perfect size for dinner and I'd go back again and again just for this dish. The service here was excellent. Ambiance is lovely if a bit cold. I also tried the crab cake entree and was very impressed by the portion size and the amount of crab in the cakes. I did find it to be a bit undercooked and in need of a bit more flavor, but I like strong flavor profiles.

Such an amazing dinner with incredible food! I ordered the capellini with chicken- it was so flavorful and filling. It had artichokes, a tad bit of pesto, and an amazing plum tomato sauce. My mom ordered the shrimp and grits, and she says they're the best she's ever had. Not pictured were some desserts, chocolate chip bread pudding, blueberry cobbler, and Oreo ricotta cheesecake. I tried a bit of all 3 desserts but they were all too good to pick a favorite. Overall, the desserts and dishes we ordered tonight were a 10/10 and all the servers are so attentive and helpful. I'll definitely be back here for a nicer dinner soon.

Another excellent dinner at the Bistro V. We had baked oysters. Then for entrees we had snapper special , gnocchi bolognese and short ribs plus chocolate chip bread pudding. Luckily we took leftovers home. Ashley was a great waitress!

Wow, what can I say? This was my first time dining at Bistro V. I can't believe the restaurant has been open for over a decade, and I knew nothing about it. The ambiance, service, and food were absolutely amazing. The fried green tomatoes, fried crab claws, and specialty oysters were DELICIOUS. I will return for the appetizers alone. While I wasn't a fan of the fettuccine in its entirety, the Alfredo sauce & crawfish was great. I would have preferred an all seafood fettuccine option instead of the sausage and chicken. We ordered 2-3 alcoholic beverages, unfortunately I don't remember the name, but they were good, slightly inconsistent on the taste, but good. I rate my experience a 9 out of 10 with 1 point being deducted for the fettuccine entree. This will become a new regular for me in the future.

Bistro V has become one of my fav places to enjoy a solo meal. The ambiance is chic and lively, with lots of seating if you come with friends, though I tend to sit at the bar. I tried the ravioli during my first visit and it was amazing! I loved the cream sauce and the lemon flavor throughout. The crab claws were a great appetizer and there was plenty to share if you wanted. I tried some fish during my second visit and it didn't disappoint. It was flaky and flavorful, paired with another yummy sauce. The staff is always very friendly and informative. Multiple people checked in with me each time throughout my meal. While the place has been pretty full each time I went, it was never over crowded or so noisy that I couldn't enjoy my me time. Excited to continue trying more dishes on their menu!

Had a great time at Bistro V. The food was amazing. They had a number of off menu specials that were equally as impressive as the menu items. I think this is a must do in Birmingham. By the way, the Fried Oyster Salad has plenty of oysters.

A wonderful lunch today at Bistro V. I enjoyed the special; Fresh gulf Snapper seasoned to perfection over a bed of fresh seasonal succotash with a light drizzle of olive oil and lemon What flavors!! Service was great by Amanda. Very nice ambiance. Highly recommend! They also make reservations!

Food was delicious and up to par with downtown fine dining. With that said prices were mostly reasonable. They were also comparable to downtown Upside was fine dining quality without the parking situation located in a strip mall in Vestavia which is convenient. Downsides are clientele mostly older people and not diverse, dining space is ample but not ambient or trendy. Portions were a bit small, no frills for the price point but again food tasted great and service was decent. Our server did have to get permission and ask questions to management regarding leaving things off our plate like pork and alcohol. Most things on the menu did have one or the other and I get some things are premade. Accommodations for us were met. But a more diverse menu would help too. Splitting fee is $3 and so is additional bread. Those prices are included in the menu which I appreciated. It was my birthday and we were allowed to enjoy outside dessert s in but again our server had to ask first. They didn't offer to bring it out which again I get this is considered "fine dining." I get the sense management may be be a little up tight. I would come back but as someone who is still young despite turning the big 40, I appreciate a more vibrant less stuffy vibe.