Bad Art Bistro - St Joseph

I've been here many times and I've never had a bad experience. I always love their salmon. Last night I had the salmon and the skin was crispy. I'm not...

I normally don't review places after one visit. But I may or may not ever be in town again. I kind of stumbled onto this place. I was in downtown St. Joe...

Bad Art Bistro offers a fresh switch from the usual Saint Joe food venues. We arrived early (6:00-ish) on a Saturday, but the restaurant was two-thirds...

The service at this restaurant was exceptional. I enjoyed meeting and speaking with the owner, who gave me some great recommendations from the menu. I was a bit surprised by the price of the meatloaf I ordered when the bill arrived. The owner mentioned that it was a special recipe from a former restaurant in California, and while it was delicious, I was taken aback to find out it cost $27. There was no price listed on the menu, and I had assumed it would be in the $17-$19 range like other entrees. In the future, I will be sure to ask about prices before ordering to avoid any surprises. I would suggest the restaurant update their menu to include all prices to prevent any confusion for customers. Overall, this is a great restaurant with a clean menu and fantastic food, but it's important to inquire about prices if you want to avoid any unexpected costs.

Everyone agreed that the food was fantastic, as well as the wine and service. We had dinner with an appetizer, wine, and tip, and spent about $140 for two people. In my opinion, it's the best food in town, but it may not last in St. Joseph without more affordable menu options. I had never heard of this restaurant before that day, so perhaps it needs more publicity to boost its popularity. Overall, it felt like a dining experience similar to Kansas City in St. Joseph, which is a first in my opinion.