City Market Bistro

4.8 ( 192 reviews )
Checking... 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM See Hours
124 Canal St, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168, United States
+1 386-402-4429
City Market Bistro, nestled in a historic building at 124 Canal St, New Smyrna Beach, offers a welcoming escape for both locals and visitors. Customers rave about the charming atmosphere, where cozy decor and attentive service create a warm dining experience that feels like home. Glen Sanders captures the essence of this culinary gem, likening it to his favorite French bistros in NYC and urging patrons to try the seafood stew when available. The menu is a delightful homage to classic bistro fare, featuring a varied selection of dishes that cater to different palates. Highlights such as the expertly prepared mussels frites and perfectly seared scallops receive high praise from diners like Clarissa Lee. The brunch options, including the indulgent fried chicken and waffles, provide a playful twist on comfort food, while dinner selections like the Gulf shrimp and grits showcase the bistro's commitment to quality ingredients, all at reasonable prices. Desserts such as the warm chocolate cake and vanilla crème brûlée add a sweet finish to a memorable meal. With each visit, patrons like Irina Djurovic and Kathleen Doherty are delighted by the rich flavors and beautiful presentation. City Market Bistro isn’t just a restaurant; it’s a destination where excellent food and unforgettable experiences come together.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Serves great dessert
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves vegan dishes
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Has counter service
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has gender-neutral toilets
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Popular with tourists
    • Transgender safe space
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For City Market Bistro

Glen Sanders
May 10,2025
A reliable non-touristy go to in NSB. Reminds me of my favorite French-style bistros in NYC. Any time Chef has a seafood stew appetizer on the specials, order it! Dan, Shay, Chris and the crew make you feel like family.
Lisa
Mar 31,2025
First time visiting this place. We went to celebrate our friends birthday and wanted to try something new. This place a just such a nice cozy place to eat. The food is excellent the service is amazing!!!!
Clarissa Lee
Mar 25,2025
I highly recommend City Market Bistro. The restaurant is in a beautifully preserved historic building, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. It is comfortably cozy, with a thoughtfully curated soundtrack that perfectly complements the ambiance. The mussels frites were expertly prepared, and the seared scallops were cooked to perfection. The service was equally commendable; our server was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. City Market Bistro is a restaurant I would happily recommend.
Irina Djurovic
Mar 16,2025
Delightful atmosphere, crowded space (in a good way), beautiful decor and incredible food. This place is higher quality than most in the area. Customer service is on the highest level, with addition to their menu waitresses give you daily specials rundown. We weren’t super hungry to begin with but we tried their sides, appetizers and deserts. Overall incredible food full of rich flavors, beautifully presented. Would recommend!
kathleen doherty
Mar 13,2025
We hadn’t been to the Bistro in quite a long time; we had walked through the cars on Canal and decided to try it again. We were so glad we did. The service was excellent and so was the food. We shared the grilled ciabatta appetizer and a beet salad and both were just delicious. My partner had the crab cake appetizer for his dinner and I had the mussels and fries. Brought me right back to France where I had my first moules et frites. We had great wine to go with our dinners and promised ourselves that we wouldn’t let so much time go by before our next visit. We’ll see you soon!
Jennifer's Dramatic Paws
Feb 24,2025
3 of us ordered 3 meals and 3 desserts. Everything was out of this world! The depths of the flavor...amazing. The texture of every dish and dessert... heavenly. The bill...unbelievable. I expected it to be 50 % more expensive for such quality. The service was spot on, and the restaurant was clean, tidy, and appropriately decorated. We spoke with the chef, and I could tell this is his passion.
Gary Bell
Feb 21,2025
We ate here on 2/20 while visiting friends and found the Bistro to be a charming place with good food. It's a small restaurant with a limited menu but the food is excellently prepared and tasty, The server did a great job but the restaurant was very short of staff and one server was responsible for all the tables making for a slow meal. We would be happy to eat here again.
Candice L
Feb 5,2025
Adorable little bistro with the freshest produce....I crave those tomatoes! The grilled ciabatta is my go-to with a glass of wine. Amazing salads and ya can never go wrong with just the classic City Market burger. Yum!

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