Jean's Bistro in Bristol, City of

Unassuming little restaurant, serving excellent seafood. The quality of the fish is so much better than you would expect.

Great value for delicious and authentic Thai food. The decor is basic which IMO is how it should be. Will definitely be back soon!

Beautiful food and such lovely staff. Food was fresh and delicious. Can recommend so highly. I am often so disappointed when I eat out, especially with vegetarian food - this was exceptional!

I visited with my parents and we all loved our dishes. I’ve eaten lots of Thai food and this was some of the best I’ve had outside of Thailand. The Tom Yum soup was fantastic, flavours were great. Service with a smile too 😊

Really nice tasty food. Could tell all the ingredients used were good quality and the seafood used in the tom yum was fresh. Service was also excellent. Totally recommend!

This place was amazing - I’ve visited Thailand before and it brought me right back. The staff were incredibly helpful and went above and beyond to ensure we had the best evening. The food was INCREDIBLE - bursting with flavour and definitely the best Thai I’ve ever had in the UK. I’d recommend getting the Chicken Panang - the flavours were bursting, very reasonable price and portions a good size. I’ll definitely be going back!

Had a wonderful birthday celebration here with the family. Highlights were the BBQ pork belly, Seafood noodle salad and crispy chicken in sweet spicy basil sauce. Amazing flavours and everything was excellent. One of our favourite restaurants in Bristol.

Having found Jean's I will never go to another Thai. The food is delicious, worth every penny. She and her husband are charming and cannot do enough to please and help. Best place for Saturday lunch.

second visit to Jeans and both visits are first class. Taking your own drinks makes such a difference to the final bill also!! The Currys are first class. Loved it..

Great food, excellent service. We’ll definitely be back again. My new favourite thai restaurant in town. The pad thai was excellent.

Been here several times before and always enjoyed it, the food is delicious and very authentic. This is probably one of the best Thai restaurants in the area but I do have some comments that may be considered negative but I hope are helpful. Parking. There is no dedicated parking and finding a space anywhere near the venue is a nightmare. The venue itself is small so they can’t take big groups. There is limited seating in the restaurant but they do offer seating at the back but this was the back yard and though it’s covered and waterproof, it’s very cold, even with the heaters provided. I don’t want to sit eating Thai food in my winter coat. There is only one toilet which means it’s in demand and can get a bit ‘used’ at the end of the day. There are two seatings at night, 6 pm and 8 pm which can be inconvenient and if you go for the early sitting you have to be prepared to vacate in tim we for the second set of diners . This is a BYO but they quite unnecessarily charge £2.50 corkage per person. When we went they made £30 profit just for supplying a cork screw, even those like me that Frank’s soft drinks still had to pay! The best plan is to go into the pub next door and buy a jug of beer which you can carry into the restaurant free of charge! I have been using this place for a few years and In my opinion the portions have gotten significantly smaller as the price has gone up. That said, the food, service and venue are excellent so I recommend giving this place a try.

We enjoyed a fabulous meal at Jean's this weekend, our first time and we will definitely be back. Freshly cooked, great choice and absolutely delicious. All the staff were lovely, thank you for a great night.

Food is fabulous and we went for less adventurous choices. Other tables had amazing dishes. Our beef with chilli and slow cooked lamb curry were excellent. One suggestion would be to ensure all dishes are served together because food served on cold plates chill quickly. But overall it was great

Took my mother for a celebratory meal here Saturday night after reading glowing reviews and have experienced the fab sister restaurant. The waitress was lovely and polite, however despite the restaurant being half full, we still waited 1 HR 20 for our mains. The starters wernt great but the mains unfortunately were really bland and especially mine, very very greasy. Thoroughly disappointed as I've been waiting to try out this place, perhaps we just went on an "off" day.

One of the top Thai restaurants in Bristol. The taste is authentic Thai and I love it. The location is not hard to find and travel to as it is just next to a bus stop. The cleanliness of the restaurant is good and the staff are all friendly. Would recommend it to those who like to eat Thai traditional foods.

Had a really tasty and fairly priced meal here. Definitely book ahead as it was packed. It's a bring your own bottle and they charge a small corkage fee, which I think was around £1.50 per person so definitely keeps the prices down. Really good...

Food is always top quality! Curries are thick and tasty! The chicken basil dish is one of the best, no where can compare! Great fried rice and meat options! Regular customer to this place 🍛🍛🍜🍜

The food at jeans was delicious and the service was exceptional! Such a nice relaxed atmosphere in the restaurant. Highly recommend:)

A Thai restaurant frequented by Thai people and busy even on the 3rd January. That really demonstrates just how good the food is. Gorgeously presented, a fantastic range of options for all types of diet, excellent value for money, lovely staff and most importantly, delicious...

OMG what can I say Jean is a culinary genius. I have eaten in her bistro a while ago so I knew this would be good. It was even better then expected. Staff friendly and attentive. Myself and a friend went on Friday night, we...

My friend and I visited on a Friday night last minute and luckily we were able to find a table. The service was excellent, professional and quick! Both of us had the prawn pad thai and it was fantastic. Cooked to perfection and full of...

We are already huge fans of Jean's Bistro so we were super keen to try their new outlet along the road. We were not disappointed! All the dishes were stunning- the Sashimi Prawn salad was particularly fabulous snd my Crispy Fried Seabass with Ginger perfectly...

Outstanding food at a reasonable price. Stew and curry and soup like you never tasted before. Everything cooked fresh. Check out the secret rear garden seating! Very child friendly too. Authentic Thai food

The most tasty and flavoursome food with a faultless service. Couldn’t recommend more to anybody who likes a Thai dish.

Only regret is not trying this place sooner. The fried tofu curry with basil was incredible. So much flavor and appreciated that they give complementary rice. 100% recommend

Food was amazing. Service was fab. A small cozy restaurant with a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Thanks guys. Had a great date night x

Have visited Jean’s twice in the last month and both times the food has been great. The bbq beef, Pad Thai and massaman curry were all delicious. Very accommodating friendly staff, my friend asked for her curry not to be too spicy which they happily...

Our favourite restaurant in Bristol. We've been coming here for three years, eat in and takeaway, and have never had a bad meal. The service is incredibly friendly, the mains are superb and vegetarian/ vegan friendly and the crispy tofu is probably my all time...

I’ve been visiting Bristol for four years fairly regularly and I’ve tried a good many of the Thai restaurants around. However, this was the first time at Jeans bistro, what a treat! Both the fried fish in basil and the steamed sea bass in lime...

Really delicious food and bring your own booze..what's not to like! Friendly and helpful staff. Will be back again.

It's a small place to eat out at but don't let that deter you, the food is delicious and is my favourite Asian restaurant in Bristol. I would recommend to anyone who loves Asian cuisine and anyone willing to try Thai food.

So this restaurant is right in the middle of Gloucester road, just across the shell station; so you cant miss it. Next to Dominos pizza. Only street parking available. First experience. - Went with my mother and it was during lunch time. Considering they have...

We have been keen supporters of this lovely small family restaurant. However, this evening we went and collected our second takeaway slice lockdown and we were sorely disappointed with our meal. I had the lamb curry and it literally had just three measly, fatty pieces...

A couple of years ago friends reccomend Jean's and we've never looked back! It's one of our favorite local places to eat. The food is absolutely delicious and you can tell everything is freshly cooked and lovingly prepared. The Papaya Salad and Hot Pork Neck...

My experience at Jeans was 10/10. I came for my birthday meal here on a Friday night; as a big group of 13, which they we're very accommodating for! Service was incredible and very patient which cannot have been easy for such a big group...

What a great surprise this place is, recommended by a friend of a friend and we keep going back. Great food, buzzy atmosphere and lovely service.

Service was extremely good, staff were friendly and enthusiastic. The spicy soy chicken although had very thick coating but was crispy with good spicy favour, so did the salt and pepper squid. The Massaman beef curry was very good with extensive favour. We also liked...

Jeans Bristo is one of my favourite restaurant. I saw she used every day fresh vegetable and fresh sea food. I always go to this restaurant with my family or friends or solo. Thank you Jeans you are best Thai food restaurant

I visited Jeans Bistro on Saturday 8th February a 2020. We took in there half a pint and a half of glass of wine from the pub next door as it is BYO. Whilst there I ordered the seafood stir-fry which was tasty but had...

Went to Jean’s four days ago. But still think of the Lamb curry, enjoyed every mouthful.Trying to think of an excuse to go again. Such simple but great food.

Lovely food, friendly place & staff. Great Menu for all and great value, best food in Bristol, Back soon !!

Went for my Dad’s birthday and I ordered a pad Thai. I had eaten a bit of it and realised that it had chicken in. I complained to the chef and she told me that it was just a ‘mistake.’ I was upset as I...

Genuinely most authentic Thai and possibly best Asian food in Bristol. Jean is an incredible chef. Top picks are the tamarin sea bass, squid and papaya salad. Thank you so much will be back again soon

What a fab find. Outstanding food. Great atmosphere. A very warm welcome. Perfect. We will be back very soon.

Book in advance if you want to dine here! It is very popular and always busy. The food is authentic and delicious and service friendly and efficient too. Always lots of Thai customers so I guess that shows it’s good! A warm cafe style eatery...

I visited this restaurant yesterday for the first time and the whole experience was absolutely perfect. Food was mind blowing, very authentic and the service was attentive and very friendly. Thanks for making our night so special ! Can't wait to visit this restaurant again

Came with some friends, really authentic food. Shared pork belly which was crispy and soft, steamed sea bass definitely recommended. Papaya salad is spicy and goes very well with the steamed fish. BYOB aswell, perrrrfect

Fabulous Thai food! What a great night the food was fabulous the atmosphere super fun. Great service we will definitely be back. Highly recommend!

I came here with my girlfriend last month the food is so good I love spicy thai food this is the best thai food that have for long time will return again.

The tastes of Thailand are sweet, sour, salty and hot. The food my wife and I had here was sickly sweet, cold and bland. The pad thai was sad and uninspiring - the spices that got the closest to this plate are still in Thailand...

Very good meal, staff lovely can't fault them 100% would recommend to anyone. Would also recommend tai green curry everyone loves it in my family.

Strong recommend to try this restaurant. First time here and foods very good ( amazing Thai test ) staffs very friendly. We are definitely coming back.

Visited this Thai Bistro on the recommendation of a family member. Excellent menu with a wide selection of Thai dishes. Spicy chicken wings chosen as a starter were excellent and mains chosen included Slow cooked lamb curry, crispy pork in a sweet & sour sauce,Thai...

First time eating at Jeans it’s cash only and BYO plus a charge of £1.50 per person the service was very good for me the food was disappointing my rib starter was tepid although the flavour was nice my main dish was massaman beef with...

Jeans Bistro really is a little hidden gem on Gloucester road. Fabulous food, amazing value and no frills charm. BYO and cash only, some remember some to take some notes with you!!!

I’ve been to Jeans Bistro few times now & can never fault the food is absolutely delicious and authentic, The staff are always friendly certainly will be back again 5*

This food is amazing, very authentic and had Tom yum seafood soup and a Papaya salad. The soup was enough for 2 people. Only takes cash so make sure you pop to bank before, it’s well worth it

First visit and what can we say . Absolutely fantastic ! Proper Thai food cooked to perfection and owners are very friendly too. You have to book for evening and we will be back soon! whole steamed sea bass with chilli and sour sauce -...

Jeans Bistro really is a little hidden gem on Gloucester road. Fabulous food, amazing value... Crispy sea bass with spicy basil sauce - stand out!!!

Slightly surreal. This restaurant accepts only cash and does not issue vat receipts. No alcohol unless you bring in from the pub next door. We were seated in the rear garden which was uncomfortable with low seats and hard to eat and converse as a...

You would probably walk past this little gem unless you knew about the fabulous food served here. It is like a cafe inside rather than a posh restaurant but don’t let this put you off. It is cash only so you are prepared and they...

Don’t be fooled by its quirky appearance, Jean’s do outstanding authentic Thai food packed full of flavour, incredible value for money and wonderful staff. This place is a genuine hidden gem on the Gloucester Road.

My Sister recommended a Thai Restaurant to me the other day so we decided to check out 'Jeans Bistro' for ourselves. We called in to book a table on a very wet overcast Tuesday morning which didn't show inner Bristol in its best light. The...

Excellent customer service and delicious food. Thank you and we will dedinately visit you soon again.

We have been to this place several times and usually we were pleased with the service and food quality. However, we always went during the week when not too busy. Recently we visit the place again and we booked a table since we expected it...

Have tried this place a couple of times after rave reviews from friends. Once take-away and once ate in. Both times found the food incredibly sweet. It's all fresh and well made but what's with the sugar in everything? I'm guessing Jean has a sweet...

We were looking for a place for dinner and found it. Not a fancy place but a small primitive place. Thought give it a try anyway. OMG the food was awesome. We had Japanese chicken wings for starter and lamb curry hot pan pork with...

This was a great suprise, as I has not been before as I would normally eat Thai food but I must admit the food was exceptional quality and tasted great. It had generous portions and fantastic value for money.

Evening out with friends with amazing food. We all ordered different starters so we could sample everything and they were all cooked well and tasted amazing. The mains were just as good. I had the tom yum seafood noodle soup which was lovely and spicy,...

Thai cuisine is one on my favourites and we took recommendations from the many reviews and accompanying high ratings for this restaurant here on TA. The Gloucester Road in Bristol is famed for the eclectic mix of cuisines served in the many restaurants that are...

We ate here for the first time with friends last night and were very impressed with both the food and atmosphere. Easy to book via Facebook messenger, we strolled in with our BYO bottles of wine, for which we were charged a meagre £1.50 per...

My wife and I ate here following recommendations from other locals. The decor is very basic, but not in an off-putting way. Very pleasant service. The food was tasty, although I felt ripped off that my prawn curry only contained three (!) prawns. A big...

My family and I ordered a takeaway from here for a special occasion and sad to say it ruined the experience of a final meal I would eat with my close family for a very long time. All the food was oily, mushy and strangely...

We went to Jean's after it had been recommended by friends. Nice food, not elaborate. Very friendly staff. BYO which makes it cheap, though we can't really recommend the cheap eastern-european wines served by the off-licence next door.

Excellent - truly authentic - very friendly & reasonably priced too. BYO charges cheap, so a very affordable place to eat. Well worth the visit.

Supper on a rainy Thursday night... Tip from friends and what a tip. Great Thai food and extremely reasonable, must try the Sea Bass in spicy basil sauce and Papaya salad was knock out. Well, well worth a visit

Really nice food and friendly service. Went here for a birthday meal of 8 people and everyone enjoyed their dinner choices. For a touch more than a posh sandwich and coffee you can get a really great curry with rice and byo your own nice...

Dad a really yummy dinner here, the lamb curry was great! It's only down the road so I will definitely be back again!

Heard a few things on the grapevine about this very unassuming looking place and finally made it in for dinner a few weeks ago. Wish I'd gone sooner! Now it's my go to asian restaurant. Been with a few groups of people and everyone's food...

What a find, great service and atmosphere, packed with regulars, always a good sign. A BYO with a relationship with a nearby pub so that you can enjoy the great Thai (and related) food with a proper beer

Was told by my friend that this is a great Thai restaurant so decided to pay a visit with my friend. Had the BBQ pork belly and Massamen beef curry with a bowl of rice for each of us. The pork belly was so tendered...

Booked on the basis of trip advisor reviews. Thai green curry and garlic rice was lovely. Pad Thai was not the best. Gf enjoyed hers. Again it was OK but I've had alot better Thai food in the UK. Toilet is a sight to behold...

We were visiting Bristol for the day, so relied on the good reviews for Jean's Bistro when making our choice of where to eat. We were not disappointed. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. The food was excellent with fresh seasonal vegetables and good...

We were so looking forward to our meal here after reading the reviews. We waited for ages then just 1 starter came out which was stone cold. A long wait again then 1 more starter, & finally the other 2. Bad start. A lot more...

I have eaten here numerous times and every time the food is top quality. Whether we are eating in or taking away the service is amazing, always greeted with a friendly smile. Always enjoy coming back. I can only recommend to check this place out.

The best Thai food I’ve had in England. It is amazing restaurant with amazing staff and amazing food. I had the Tom Yum Soup!

Did not disappoint! I’d passed this place many times and it was always busy so I thought I’d book (recommended to avoid disappointment). Our group of 5 went on a Thursday. It’s not an extensive menu but it doesn’t have to be. Between us we...

The steamed fish was fresh, lightly spiced and delicious and was perfectly complimented by the papaya salad. We also had a vegetable green curry and starters of spring rolls and fried fish all equally good. We will be back!

The food was outstanding. The reviews did not lie. My green Thai chicken curry was delicious - lovely veg in the curry and the papaya salad - wow. Then we met Jean and the food is certainly made with love shame I don’t live in...

I have been coming to Jeans since their first opening and highly recommend a visit. The food is very authentic, Fresh and delicious. My favourite dishes being the fish platters and special Thai curries. Jean also makes wonderful Thai style cakes made with the green...

Been here 3 times now in 1 month. Papaya salad is unbeatable, sea bass and all fish delivered twice a week and amazing. Just had bbq chicken, and also more than good. Haven’t had a bad dish here. Pleasant atmosphere but all about the food!

Me and my partner regularly visit Jean's. The food is always excellent. Always fresh and well presented. It is not only reasonably priced it is byo which is great to bring a bottle of your favourite vino! My partner is allergic to egg and dairy...

Very very good Thai food run by a lovely Thai family. Our first outing to this place and it was seriously good and very reasonably priced. Be aware that it is a cash only place. It also does not serve alcohol but allows you to...

I cannot recommend this place enough. The food is to die for it leaves you thinking about it for days. I’ve been back 7 times since July. The staff are so lovely and welcoming. 10/10 experience

What a find! Some of the best Thai food around. We shared BBQ chicken, som tam (papaya salad), laab (pork salad) and sticky rice. That we can go up the Gloucester Road and eat Thai food as good good as I had while living in...

Food here is very tasty and authentic. We had seafood papaya salad (Laos style), pan fried pork neck with chilli sauce and rice stir fry with prawns in pineapple. Prices are quite reasonable and the place is very clean. Only thing that they don’t sever...

Really PROPER proper that food Sligtly expensive Buy good portions fresh ingredients not canned rubbish Utter quality I have been to Thailand I know Great staff Nice vibe Done ! .......................

I just had the most amazing curry. It said green curry on the menu, it was different from the usual green curry you expect but it was amazing. I am coming back to check out the rest of the vege range.

Lovely place, excellent food. I had a whole sea bass with ginger that was absolutely superb. Great place to relax in a casual atmosphere with tea food. Highly recommended.

Jean's is a great discovery for us as it is close to our home and is located a couple of doors down from the wonderful Drapers Arms, where you can buy jugs of ale and take them into Jean's to consume with dinner. Jean's is...