Reviews
Up to this point, you have 1745 appraisals from 11 website(s) on hand. The midpoint valuation for Mateus Bistro is 4.2, this indicates guests have a very high opinion of this restaurant. The restaurant received a mix of reviews focusing mainly on the service and food quality. One reviewer was disappointed with the server's behavior, stating that she seemed distracted and unprofessional due to her negative personal conversations within earshot of customers. Another group of guests found the food enjoyable but mentioned the lack of high chairs for children and waiting a long time for their food. Despite these issues, many diners praised the ambiance and food quality, especially the seafood options like chowder and halibut. Positive comments included the attentive service, cozy atmosphere, and well-thought-out menu choices. Overall, the reviews suggest that while there were some service and logistical issues, the restaurant still offers a pleasant dining experience with delicious food options.
Reviews from various websites
great customer service, good food.
they serve rice with salt, pepper, basil and it tastes amazing. it was the best rice I've ever had, I'm not sure how they taste it so good with only those ingre...
read morewe have been commenting on it since Sunday and a meal that should not remain unnoticed. great place. well thought menu choices. best benny’s in a long time (min...
read moreour meal yesterday evening at Valentine's Day was incredible. my beef-denderloin was boiled to perfection and the healed butter of my man was not overcooked. we...
read moreMy friend and I ate there today, and yesterday. We had fabulous service, great food and a most enjoyable time. Thanks for making our visit to Mahone Bay perfect...
read moreI’m not one or leave negative reviews. My wife is a server, and I generally try and consider all factors that could lead to a bad experience. Unfortunately toda...
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read moreGreat atmosphere, really lovely music. The food was delicious and the drinks were really great too. The dessert was definitely a must try.
We had a great lunch at the Mateus Bistro in Mahone Bay! Our server, Erin, was fantastic. She was friendly, nice and provided us great service. The food was exc...
read moreGreat food and great service. Very relaxing outdoor space.
Was very excited to try out this resturuant. Unfortunately the food was poor and service very unfriendly. Wrote a private message to them but no response. I hop...
read moreDelicious food and excellent service. We were treated so kindly by staff when we showed up with our two small and very hungry kids. Coffee was excellent. Patio...
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read moreNice location. Warm restauarant. Live music outside so the patio was unfortunately full, but inside was lovely too. Amazing menu. I could come her agian because...
read moreWe ate here after a long day of traveling. Ambiance was perfect, even in the hot summer evening the live music, friendly, welcoming waitstaff, delicious food ma...
read moreGreat place to have lunch! The staff is so friendly and they have a nice outdoor patio. We sit there and order some local beer to start with, followed by fresh...
read moreCute place. Small restaurant in an old house. Not the most attentive waitress They didn't seem to have enough staff. I ordered the panko haddock and my husband...
read moreLoved this place. Chowder was amazing, nice and light but still flavorful with big ole chunks of lobster. Small and personal, with a nice outdoor patio. The who...
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read moreGood food, nice atmosphere
The place is small and cosy, creating a great atmosphere. The menu has many interesting options. We had a few cocktails and shared some starters, all were delic...
read moreVery nice lunch enjoyed a dog-friendly outdoor patio
A number of years ago we enjoyed a nice meal at Mateus so while passing through Mahone Bay decided to stop for lunch. Having a dog with us it was particularly a...
read moreDisappointed
My sister and I ate at the Bistro on Saturday evening October 1st. The atmosphere was lovely and lots of folks out enjoying themselves. However, we were disappo...
read moreNice outdoor patio, delicious food!
We had a delicious meal on the outdoor patio at Mateus Bistro. The lamb burger was delicious. The bistro has a nice vibe. We would definitely return.
Mateus Bistro
First time in Nova Scotia . Just a short , jam-packed road trip through some unique areas. Mahone Bay was our first stop for a few days. Found Mateus After a co...
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read moreWe stopped in for brunch/lunch everything was delicious!We each enjoyed a french pressed coffee. I had a spinach tomato eggs benedict, which was served with a s...
read moreNot very happy with the menu and price for what you get , we ordered haddock burger and the smoke chicken club , which online come with a salad and potato wedge...
read moreDelicious and high quality food, great service and a very cool atmosphere. It’s a very local and creative place.Vegetarian options: Lots of great vegetarian opt...
read moreNice location in Mahone Bay. Service was ok. Meals were decidedly underwhelming and overpriced. The grilled haddock for $34 was tiny. Two spears of asparagus an...
read moreCost quality meh.The food was cold and did not taste anything special.
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