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Bistro 197

About

Bistro 197 is a from-scratch restaurant in downtown Oswego, established in 2011 and focused on upscale comfort food. The setting is relaxed but a step above casual, in the historic downtown block of Canal Commons. In a Lake Ontario port city known for its sunsets and history, it gives downtown a polished spot for dinner and drinks.

The menu leans toward progressive American cuisine and shifts with the seasons, paired with a good wine list and craft cocktails. Weekly live music helps make it a social hub for downtown nightlife, and the pace is unhurried, meant for lingering from dinner through dessert.

What to Know

  • The restaurant was established in 2011 in downtown Oswego.
  • Cooking is done from scratch, with menus that shift seasonally.
  • Weekly live music adds to the downtown nightlife.
  • It is housed in the historic Canal Commons block in downtown Oswego.
  • A member of CenterState CEO and featured by Visit Oswego County.

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