Bistro Boulevard > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

130 of 143 found this review helpful

Different and fun

PostedDecember 2, 2011

mizmoose

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Before I bought this I read a review on some game review site that called it "boring". It complained that you don't get to actually direct the cooking of the food or the serving or such. I thought to myself, I am going to like this game. And I was right.

Your job in the game is to be management -- learn recipes, plan the menu, hire and train the staff, decorate the house -- and then the ...Show more

Before I bought this I read a review on some game review site that called it "boring". It complained that you don't get to actually direct the cooking of the food or the serving or such. I thought to myself, I am going to like this game. And I was right.

Your job in the game is to be management -- learn recipes, plan the menu, hire and train the staff, decorate the house -- and then the host(ess), seating tables.

But you quickly learn that everything is inter-related. Customers get impatient if they have to wait long. The right decorations might help their patience but not if they don't get seated in time. If they don't get the kind of food they want they'll be upset. Cooks don't just need skill and knowledge they need decent equipment. Your decorating includes the tables in the restaurant -- how many of what kind will fit, and how will it work with what kind of customers are thrown at you?

The happier your customers, the more money you make. The more money you make, the more you can improve things and workers. But it's a vicious cycle, and spending your money on the wrong thing can set you back.

You really never "fail" this game, which is good, but a mis-step can make "winning" (completing all the goal stars) each restaurant take longer. Each restaurant starts with less and is harder to get up to speed.

I keep coming back to this game every other month or so. It is really different than most of the other restaurant games out there. Show less

I recommend this game!

+117points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

51 of 57 found this review helpful

Original and not stressful

PostedDecember 27, 2011

Ratatouille

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle, Mahjong

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Virtual City 2: Paradise Resort

(10)

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

This game is very original and not at all stressful. It's more of a "tycoon" game than time management -- very much in the style of Restaurant Empire, but a lot simpler.

I really enjoyed trying to guess which ingredients made up particular recipes from all the different countries. Also appreciated all the options available to customize my restaurants.

I wish there were more games like this one, ...Show more

This game is very original and not at all stressful. It's more of a "tycoon" game than time management -- very much in the style of Restaurant Empire, but a lot simpler.

I really enjoyed trying to guess which ingredients made up particular recipes from all the different countries. Also appreciated all the options available to customize my restaurants.

I wish there were more games like this one, less clicky and more relaxing. Show less

I recommend this game!

+45points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

42 of 51 found this review helpful

Loved this game!

PostedNovember 16, 2011

CallmeCoors

fromLoveland, CO

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Adventure, Time Management, Card & Board, Strategy

Current Favorite:

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

I absolutely loved this game and was disappointed when I completed it. I wish there were more games like this one. It is a nice game to play when you want a game that is fun yet not too demanding. This game is kid friendly and is good for whiling away the afternoon. Getting expert on the levels is fairly easy, but the game still holds your attention.

I recommend this game!

+33points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

24 of 28 found this review helpful

A REALLY Fun Game!

PostedApril 17, 2012

RandomReviewer

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I'm not really a fan of "managing" stores since I mostly played games which required me to serve customers directly, so I didn't know what I was thinking when I got this game. To my surprise, it turned out to be really fun.

True, all I did was buy stuff, plan menus and seat customers, but it was cool; I'm still very involved in running the restaurant. The part where you have to guess the ...Show more

I'm not really a fan of "managing" stores since I mostly played games which required me to serve customers directly, so I didn't know what I was thinking when I got this game. To my surprise, it turned out to be really fun.

True, all I did was buy stuff, plan menus and seat customers, but it was cool; I'm still very involved in running the restaurant. The part where you have to guess the ingredients was a bit frustrating, but it feels great when you get it all right! I loved how I got to design the restaurants and how different cultures were featured.

The only criticism I have is that the game is too short, and once you've got the hang of it, it isn't very challenging. There are also very few furniture, but believe me, once I started playing this, I cannot stop until I've gotten all thirty stars. Show less

I recommend this game!

+20points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

14 of 14 found this review helpful

Nice change from click, click, click Time Management Games

PostedOctober 10, 2013

deehofm

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Would love to see a Bistro II with new restaurants, cafes, locales and decorating options. Perhaps other levels of play? Graphics were a little choppy and could be better. Challenging without being stressful. Allows player to be creative. A very enjoyable game. Highly recommend as a welcome change from click, click TM games.

To Big Fish: Please encourage creators to make a sequel!

I recommend this game!

+14points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

13 of 13 found this review helpful

Bistro Boulevard

PostedApril 16, 2012

SkippyTrini

fromBrick,New Jersey

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Family, Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I loved this game. I hope you make another Big Fish! It was fun. I liked how you could deocrate and serve your dishes hirer your staff! I would love more games like this I hope Big Fish makes more please! :}

I recommend this game!

+13points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

17 of 19 found this review helpful

Good time management game

PostedFebruary 27, 2012

Jo_Ann61

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Hidden Object, Large File, Card & Board, Brain Teaser, Time Management, Puzzle, Mahjong

Current Favorite:

Roads of Rome III

(95)

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Game was excellent, even after playing several times it didn't get boring or predictable.

I recommend this game!

+15points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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One of my favourites!

PostedJune 23, 2012

AussieGirlCL

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I don't know why this game doesn't have a little fire icon next to it! I tried it because I love cooking games and out of all the cooking games apart from Burger Bustle, this is a winner. It's a mix of SIMS, where you get to choose recipes, decorations, change the floor buy paintings, experiment with cultural recipes around the world and when you play you get to sit and watch the cooks, waiters ...Show more

I don't know why this game doesn't have a little fire icon next to it! I tried it because I love cooking games and out of all the cooking games apart from Burger Bustle, this is a winner. It's a mix of SIMS, where you get to choose recipes, decorations, change the floor buy paintings, experiment with cultural recipes around the world and when you play you get to sit and watch the cooks, waiters and diners all do their jobs with cooking, serving and eating! I love decorating the restaurants according to what the food is eg Italian or Chinese and choosing the recipes are really fun. It's so great they give you such a good variety. You can work on on building a restaurant or just enjoy and relax with the 5 star restaurants you have already built. It's fun! Show less

I recommend this game!

+10points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

12 of 14 found this review helpful

Excellent TM game - not too childish!

PostedAugust 25, 2013

julie_joolsUK

fromEngland, U.K.

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Time Management, Hidden Object, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

As a 40+ woman I find many time-management games too childish but this one is excellent. Good graphics and an emphasis on planning & strategy as well as plain old TM makes this a winner! I've played it straight through twice in 3 days! Each full game takes 4hrs plus so good value for money.

I recommend this game!

+10points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

8 of 8 found this review helpful

where is part 2? i must have it!

PostedOctober 26, 2015

sayuri_18

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Time Management, Strategy, Brain Teaser

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

awesome game, great game play, but we need more levels and restaurants! make a istro boulevard 2 for us!

I recommend this game!

+8points

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