Outdoor seating
Yes
Zobud Bistro in Grand Island
Categories
Location on the map
Grand Island, Erie County, New York, US
Service options
Kerbside pickup
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Delivery
No
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Great coffee
Yes
Great dessert
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Seating
Yes
Amenities
Bar on site
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Cosy
Yes
Romantic
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Yes
Accepts reservations
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
Yes
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 716-775-5145
Site: http://www.zobudbistro.com/
Site: http://www.zobudbistro.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:4–9PM
- Wednesday:4–9PM
- Thursday:4–9PM
- Friday:4–9PM
- Saturday:4–9PM
- Sunday:Closed
Comments (54)
First of all, the food was *amazing*. We had appetizers, entrees, drinks, and desserts, and every bite or sip was absolutely delicious. The service was also very good and prompt and friendly.Next, and perhaps more importantly, the owner Sam is a kind and generous soul. Our family was looking for a safe place to gather after a funeral. In the time of covid, this was very difficult to do. Sam offered to open his dining room an hour early just for the family so we could eat together but still socially distance. With so many other grieving rituals taken from us in this time, having a meal together to share memories was a balm to us all. And Sam did not ask for anything in return. Even apart from the incredible food, Zobud Bistro will have our familys business and our gratitude for many years to come.If your goal is to have excellent food and support a local business with a sincere heart and kind soul, Zobud Bistro is an excellent choice.
Our party of 7 came away very impressed. The waitress was friendly and attentive, and I had the best French onion soup I have ever tasted.I hope Grand islanders support this upscale restaurant because it is fine dining close to home.
My girlfriend and I decided to try Zobud Bistro after looking at several options. We were the first two patrons of the day and we were amazed at the decor and the layout. We started with the lobster bisque and it was the best weve ever had. After several minutes of deliberations we had decided. My girlfriend ordered the scallops over lobster ravioli and I decided on the calamari and the beet salad. The service was fantastic and helpful,the drinks were quite perfect and the food was so absolutely amazing that we couldnt stop talking about it. This will be a must stop for us the next time and every time after we travel this way. I would highly recommend that you definitely treat yourself to some excellent food and service in an amazing atmosphere ( BTW the music was outstanding)! Thank you Zobud Bistro.
Wow! Im not sure how long this place has been around without my even realizing it but Im glad I finally noticed it and decided to give it a try. This is a fine dining experience, and the prices reflect that. The dining room is small but quaint and well-appointed, the service is what you would expect to find in any upscale restaurant, and the food is first rate. There is a patio in the summer, which is nice, but if they tweaked it and refined to give it something like a Paris sidewalk cafe feel, they would enhance the experience. All in all, a very nice dining experience.
What a jewel on Grand island.! As soon as you walk it you will see how Clean Everything is. There are 9 tables that are fully decorated and paper napkins Will Not Be Present. A real nice looking bar with drinks that are 👌. Dean Martin and frank sinatra playing in the background.the staff was over the top friendly and efficient including the new hostes that had only been there 2 days. I ordered the beat salad and scrimp scampi. Highly recommend!!!...outstanding will definitely be going again
Great cozy seating, wonderful atmosphere, nice cocktails, delicious food, amazing friendly service! One of the best restaurants on the Island!
Amazing food, phenomenal service by McKenna. Ive never been so happy the hotel restaurant was closed. This place is a hidden gem, go get you some!! You will not regret eating here!
Everything was top notch, from start to finish. Try the lobster bisque, as well as the paella!
My husband ordered takeout from here! The filet, whipped potatoes and the asparagus were absolutely delicious! I highly recommend! We will be back!
I have been meaning to write this since they opened! My husband and I have been alone and with friends and family. We always have great service and outstanding meals. Sam has done a great job with his restaurant and I urge non-islanders to check it out!Some of my favorite dishes are the Chicken Milanese and the Soft meatball over polenta. My husband and son rave about the Roasted Salmon!! Everything is high quality and delicious.My favorite dessert is the homemade chocolate budino!!👏🏻👏🏻Thank you Sam for bringing Zobud Bistro to Grand Island!
My husband and I visited for the first time last night and had an exceptional meal.I was puzzled when I read the review by Andrew Galarneau and the Slanoviches as we had many memorable meals back in Sams days at Biacs and the Brownstone.Last nights meal was proof positive that his culinary skills are still top notch!We were greeted warmly by the hostess as well as the bartender and our server Katie.We enjoyed the restaurant ambiance, small and intimate with nice touches including white linen tablecloths and candles.Vases of fresh flowers at both the front desk and another decorative table were another nice touch.We enjoyed two delicious cocktails at the bar before proceeding to our table for dinner.I sat on the comfy banquette while my husband was seated facing the outside of the restaurant.Service was excellent and our server was extremely knowledgeable in relation to both the menu and the wine list.We were excited to see a Grunerveltliner offered as this wine is not often seen on restaurants we frequent. It was crisp and refreshing.The rolls were tasty along with the herb seasoned whipped butter that accompanied them.We both chose the lobster bisque and were not disappointed. The bisque was rich and creamy, well flavored with generous amounts of lobster.Steve chose the crab cake which he found nice and crispy, well flavored and with a delicious mango salad to accompany it.I chose the caprese burrata and couldnt have been happier.Served with arugula the dish was both delicious and plentiful. Burrata cheese is my favorite so when I see it on a menu I usually order it.Considering its winter the tomatoes were surprisingly tasty.We both choose the roasted scallops as our entree and it was an excellent dish.The scallops were nicely browned and cooked perfectly. The risotto that accompanied it with the sundried tomatos and spinach on top couldnt have been a better addition to this delicious entree.The portions were generous so we have another chance to enjoy it again as we had leftovers. 😊Unfortunately we were totally satiated with no room for dessert of which several of my favorites were being served. Next time I will save room for either the creme Brulee or the tiramisu!Our dining experience was definitely a 10 out of 10 and we look forward to our next meal at Zobud.Welcome back Sam Reda!These two foodies are thrilled to have you back on the restaurant scene and we look forward to many more memorable meals at Zobud.For those who have not yet been here you must give it a try, you wont be disappointed.
Wonderful evening and dinner on the patio!We had such a delicious meal, great service from Molly. Friendly and helpful with our appetizer, meal, and dessert choices! Going back very soon!
Chef Sam Reda and the entire crew at Zobud are phenomenal. Their restaurant is one of my favorites - easily my Top 5 in ALL of Western New York. If you’re from Grand Island, this spot is a must in your restaurant rotation. If you live off of the island, it is certainly worth any drive!
The food is absolutely FANTASTIC! The service is great. The atmosphere is wonderful. The place is sparkling clean. You can just tell that a lot of love and passion goes into making it a top of the line place.
Excellent food. Great service. That really special kind of place you really DONT want to tell everyone about so you can find a table spur of the moment. Definitely worth driving to Grand Island. Highly recommend!
Had delicious dinner here. Service was great .Well worth drive We had chicken marsala and chicken Milanese both were excellent .. good portion . Small but charming call for reservations was helpful .
This place is awesome its like a get away from buffalo it has great menu items appetizers and soups the lobster bisque is the best I have ever tasted the beef short ribs are second to none from the herb butter that comes with the hot la brea bread to great home made desserts cream brulee with fresh berries its my new go to place
Another hidden gem in Grand Island! The service is also impeccable!
Had dinner with friends at Zobud last nite. This was our third time. Food was superb as usual. Service was wonderful, thanks to Michelle. Can’t wait to return.
This was are 1st visit to the restaurant and the food was absolutely amazing and the presentation was perfect, and drinks were made perfectly!IThe staff was very professional and courteous! The owner Sam was very welcoming !
Nice place. Excellent, friendly service. Excellent salads. Generally enjoyed the entrees, but none were truly outstanding.
Very tasty food, great selection, I am a large individual, therefore would have liked bigger portions, but very good flavor on food.
Place was clean, employees were friendly and attentive. The food was amazing, overall experience was amazing.
Excellent food, atmosphere, and service. Definitely will eat there again!!!!
I love it! Excellent food.I love the wine list. I would recommend to any one.
Went for lunch..awesome food and no wait! Had the lobster bisque and grand burger. Phenomenal!
The food and service were excellent. Looking forward to going back.
Excellent food and service!! Really a wonderful restaurant the owner truly takes pride in his delicious food❣️
No words can describe how delicious this food is, you just have to go experience it for yourself. Amazing.
Had a lovely dinner there tonight - highly recommend it - food was excellent and so was the service.
Nice.
Great food, super sweet staff, and even better desserts.
5 star as always
The service, wine, appetizer, entrée... does not disappoint...We will be back!!
Best place to get top tier food and a decent price!
Great little place to stop! Excellent food and service!
Every single dish is amazing!
Cute place. Yummy food. Pretty presentation.
Very good food and service
Great atmosphere and incredible food
Great food and great people.
Excellent food and service 👍
The food is excellent
Delicious food a bit pricey but well worth a visit and the attitude was excellent
Total reviews rating 4.8
54 Reviews for Zobud Bistro 2023:
Review №1
2022-01-12Best hidden gem on the island. The always use fresh and best quality ingredients. The specials are very thoughtful with something for everyone.My favorites, a must try, in no particular orderare the seafood risotto, braised short ribs with root vegetables, Chilean sea bass, and last but certainly not least by any means is the bologna with orecchitte
Review №2
2021-07-03Best kept secret! Service, ambiance, food & drinks were phenomenal. Staff were quick, friendly & attentive. Cocktails were creative, and food was simply amazing. Nice outdoor patio and cute little bar (can accommodate a few people). Will be returning as soon as we can!
Review №3
2022-06-16It was wonderful, very good service, Great food and awesome place to eat
Review №4
2022-04-09I have eaten here several times, and the food has always been top quality and delicious from dinner (lobster ravioli with pan-seared scallops) to dessert (creme brulee or chocolate torte are both amazing). Best food on Grand Island, IMO. Highly recommended.
Review №5
2022-05-05Cute little location, and friendly staff, that is where all the good stops. Supposed to be a Mediterranean Bistro, you have bread plates, but never served any bread and oil. Ordered French onion soup and lobster bisque. The French onion was overly sweet, like they used Vidalia onions instead of a yellow or red onion, and the the bisque was not creamy at all. For entre, we ordered the gnocchi and seared scallops and lobster ravioli. The gnocchi I think was the only thing hand made, and I wish it wasnt. They were extremely large and extremely doughy and dense, instead of light and delicate bites. The lobster ravioli looked and tasted exactly like the ones I buy from the super market. The scallops were so seared that the sear was like a hard cap on the scallop and was difficult to bite through. The lobster sauce on the dish was the lobster bisque soup. And again, no bread to even sop up any of the sauces that were on the plate.
Review №6
2022-02-27Hand down the best restaurant in Niagara Falls. Dont bother looking for anything better. The service outstanding and the is 5-star chef. Super clean and small fantastic restaurant.
Review №7
2021-10-25Very, nice, small, and quaint place. Very awesome roasted salmon dinner. Mashed potatoes are awesome and smooth. Asparagus was crunchy and yummy. Good selection of beers and liquor. All in all a great dining experience and staff.
Review №8
2021-08-19Mauricio! Such a friendly greeting from beginning to the end of our meal. Just delightful. Our food was impeccable.Light gnocchi with wild mushrooms in a warm, soft cream sauce and spinach. Loved every bite!He had shrimp Scampi, and ate every single bite.The wine was perfect.Even the glass of water was great. Fresh and no after tastes.Mauricio. Our server was so nice and accomadating.We happened upon this place after traveling in from Indiana. A long road trip with our RV.Perfect for those who enjoy great food. Slow food. Home cooked, made with love. ❤️I highly recommend for a nice evening, great food and nice little bar.
Review №9
2021-07-03Fantastic food! Every meal was superb. The staff was super friendly and the ambience cozy. Outdoor dining is available. Onsite parking for a few cars. Much like others have said, the lobster bisque is just about the best Ive ever had. Will definitely return again soon.
Review №10
2021-03-05Ive ordered take out several times and Ive been amazed at the flavors of their dishes. My favorites have been the Shrimp Scampi, Ricotta Gnocchi, and Pasta Bolognese. Everything is of high quality and cooked perfectly. The dining room looks beautiful and look forward to dining in soon.