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Bess Bistro
(Now Closed)French Restaurant, American Restaurant, and Cajun and Creole Restaurant$$$$
Downtown Austin, Austin
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Kevin HartyJune 15, 2010looking forward to checking this out, have heard nothing but RAVE reviews about the food and environment.
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Bess Bistro™ is an authentic bistro in the Stratford Arms building at 500 West Sixth Street, Austin's Old Pecan Street. Originally the Stratford Apartments built in 1918, the vintage building's old bank vault is Bess' kitchen, a treasury of great food.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 4:30 PM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 4:30 PM–11:00 PM
(512) 477-2377
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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