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About
Restaurant
At 1853 Bistro & Bar, we pay tribute to our hometown, Council Bluffs, and offer a first class dining experience, featuring two distinct menus.
Breakfast is better at the bistro. With unique entrées as well as traditional Midwest favorites, this will soon be your go-to spot and the perfect way to start your day.
For dinner, we offer the finest steaks, seafood and specialty dishes. Our bar features a well-rounded wine list, custom cocktail menu as well as local beers. It’s the perfect spot to end your night. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, enjoying the company of a certain someone, or just living it up because it's the weekend, we are here to welcome you with a friendly smile and a great meal.
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- Dine-inAvailable
- DeliveryNot available
- TakeoutAvailable
- Credit cardAvailable
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Reviews
3.7
31 reviews
5 stars
17
4 stars
4
3 stars0
2 stars
4
1 star
6
- JMJames Earl MooreOct 17, 20252.0I ordered a ribeye steak cooked rare, with grilled asparagus and a chocolate torte on 10/16/2025. (because the bartender raved about how great they are) The asparagus and chocolate torte were excellent, the steak lacked seasoning to make it taste good. I did pour lots of salt and pepper on it to be able to eat it. When I pay $48.00 for a steak I expect to be wowed with the flavor! I was disappointed! Maybe I caught them on a bad day! I contacted the manager and he did offer to buy me a replacement meal when I return to Council Bluffs. I appreciate that!
- DHDonnie HickSep 25, 20255.0Sam was amazing her customer service was spot on
- RPRyan PowersSep 17, 20251.0I’ve been to 1853 Bistro at Ameristar twice now, and both visits were extremely disappointing due to repeated issues with our meals. On my first visit, the kitchen completely forgot to cook our steaks, and by the time they came out mine was undercooked as it was more rare than anything. I decided to give it another chance in September, ordering the $65 steak off their specials menu. I ordered medium, but once again it was served very rare and even the manager was surprised. I sent it back, it came out burned on the outside and overall was not very good for the price. It was comped by a promotion so I just left. While the waitress was friendly, there was acknowledgment of the kitchen staff having this as a common issue. After two bad experiences in a row, I won’t be returning and would not recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a quality steak dinner.
- JRJason RoseAug 27, 20255.0Anybody giving this place Less than a 5 Star....Doesn't know the Food industry!!! Awesome Atmosphere. Service. The Food......Breakfast is Plenty, Delicious, reasonable priced!!!! Period!
- AAAlison AdamsAug 16, 20255.0We stopped by this place last night on a whim because the line for the buffet was too long of a wait. We were not disappointed at all! I had an aperol spritz and it was strong and did the job. Our complimentary bread was soft and warm! We didn’t have reservations so we sat at the bar and the bartender was really down to earth and helpful in recommending crowd favorites. I ended up ordering the New York strip with a buttered baked potato and my guy ordered the prime rib with Mac and cheese. The food was 10/10 phenomenal! Every single bite was mouth watering I would compare this to any high end restaurant that I have been to. I did not see the poor reviews until I was about to post mine BUT I completely disagree and had an entirely different experience! I had mentioned we were celebrating for my birthday and they offered me a complimentary desert of my choosing! The prices were on the higher end but we did not mind paying them for the quality of the food and service which was received. We will be back you better believe!