Great Food Good Music Cool People Cold Drinks

Welcome to the Bistro at 197
Established in 2011, we are a from-scratch eatery focused on elevated comfort food. An upscale but casual restaurant, bistro provides a dining experience of progressive American cuisine paired with great wine selections & the best craft cocktail scene in the area. Located in the historic downtown block of Canal Commons in Oswego, we provide a fun, upbeat, yet elegant evening of chef-made food & inspired spirits to pair with great company. Offering weekly live music & seasonally shifting menus, Bistro is the social hub of the local downtown nightlife.
Bistro prides itself on a leisurely, unrushed dining & drinking experience. We invite you & yours to come share with us a great dinner from your first bite to your last sip.
Cheers & Good Eats,
Bistro197.



Please call the restaurant to reserve your spot for large parties & special events.
We would love to accommodate you!
Business Hours
Monday & Tuesday: 4pm - 8pm
Wednesday 11am - 8pm
Thursday & Friday: 11am - 9pm
Saturday: 4pm - 9pm
Sunday: CLOSED
On the days we serve lunch, the bar is open all day with a break in food service from 3:00pm-4:00pm.
We serve our small plates from
4:00pm-5:00pm Thursday-Saturday
with our full menu opening at 5:00pm.
The bar is open past kitchen hours,
business permitting.
Thank you!
