The Bistro Box

The food was not anything special. It was rather bland. The atmosphere was pleasant, there was good music playing in the background, but there was very limited seating, and you had to wait for a seat to open so you could sit and eat. It was VERY expensive, and they had an interesting menu, but not a lot of variety. Small portions as well. I would not recommend this restaurant. Don’t waste your time or your money.

The cars and the lines at this seasonal roadside eatery are your first clue about the delicious offerings here! Serving up salads, sandwiches, burgers, shakes and fries, there’s a unique twist on theses staples that has us returning over and over as well as making sure that new arrivals and visitors don’t miss out. I tend to repeat my order of the Box Burger and Parmesan Truffle Fries but others have praised the offerings such as the Falafel sandwich, salads and the shakes. Their homemade lemonades are fresh and tasty. On nice days you can sit outside at one of the picnic tables and play outdoor games such as horseshoes or corn hole. Good food and good fun for the whole family. Check it out!

The Bistro Box takes the classic New England roadside food shack and elevates it to Great Barrington levels of fanciness. This is high end gastropub quality food at not much more than fast food prices. Two excellent sandwiches and a huge order of fries will set you back about $ 20. I had the Cuban, which is a well executed traditional take on the sandwich. The fries are borderline perfect. Crisp, hand cut, delicious.
My only complaints are that the fries could have had more salt on them (easily remedied) and that they could offer some aioli to dip them in instead of ketchup.

Yum! This roadside stand offers more than just the usual fried food. It’s fresh ingredients assembled with attention and care. I had the grilled hot dog with ale cheddar and caramelized onions. I also split an order of their hand cut fries with the hubs, who ordered an amazing burger with delish tomato jam and a boatload of other yummy things. We went on Columbus Day (obviously it was packed), but the wait was certainly reasonable for the quality of food that they serve. Give it a try if you’re ever in the area. You won’t regret it.

I was in the area and saw the reviews on this place and decided to check it out. At first, I was disappointed. It’s a small little shack on the side of the road that looks a bit old, and incapable of serving anything amazing. I was SO WRONG.
I got the BOX burger, and a friend got the grilled chicken sandwich, with a side of the truffle oil fries, and they were absolutely delightful. Every bite into my burger was heavenly — I wished I had a bigger stomach so I could eat more.
Unlike very many burger places of the same price (mooyah, five guys, burgerfi, shake shack), my burger was not greasy at all. At other places, every bite I take results in oil dripping onto my plate. Not one drop of oil fell. However, the burger was absolutely far from being dry. The bun was perfect, not too soft and chewy. The lettuce tasted and looked fresh, as well as the onions. The bacon was not overcooked, and tasted amazing with the rest of the burger.
The truffle fries topped off the meal. Once again, they were not dripping. They were perfectly crispy– and not too thick of a fry, or too thin. The grated cheese on top was in perfect proportion to the rest of the fries; it wasn’t overwhelming.
The only downside was that we went at a busy time (around 1:30pm). The line, although it didn’t seem long, took roughly 30 minutes to get through. However, once we ordered our food, it was ready promptly. The quality of the food makes it well worth the wait.
There’s picnic tables in front and behind the bistro. Note: there is no indoor seating. If it’s not great weather outside, get something to go! Behind the place, there is a huge lawn, which is great for pets and kids to run around in play while waiting for their food.
I HIGHLY recommend going here. I can’t wait to get out in Great Barrington again to come here.

The wife and I absolutely love this place. We went for a Sunday drive up rt7 just to go here. You can’t beat their sandwiches and the truffle fries were amazing. There may be a long line, but it is worth the wait!

Just amazing. So glad it’s here. The food is uniformly delicious, though we usually just stick to burgers and hot dogs. We love sitting at the picnic tables and our son loves the cornhole game and the vast lawn right behind the restaurant, great for running around, playing and burning off energy. The lines to order can be somewhat long in the summer, but just make peace with it. You’d wait longer in a table service restaurant anyway. And it’s so, so delicious.

Bistro box,
Amazing food and atmosphere
I highly recommend a burger or sandwich such as the chicken sandwich or plain burger. Amazing lemonade and strawberry lemonade.
Allie Kaplan 10 years old

#1 in GB for casual food. You don’t want to miss this spot. The Rosemary Chicken sandwich on brioche is outstanding. The Box Burger is incredible and my kids are so happy with the grilled chese, quesadilla and fries. A perfect family spot. We are so lucky that the Bistro Box is right in our hometown!

The Bistro Box is in one word: awesome. Right off the road on route 7, before coming into Barrington, lies this gem of an eatery. Their burgers are top notch and cooked to perfection (in the medium to medium-​rare department). Try the Box Burger with bacon jam, it’s off the hook! Pair that bad boy with some truffle fries and a vanilla shake too. And if you’re not in the mood for that their chili-​cheese dogs are literally the best I’ve ever had. And if that still doesn’t tickle your fancy… well…I personally don’t eat salad for religious purposes, however some lady ordered one that looked so good it made me jealous. The downside is they’re only open part of the year. Also long lines full of snoody city folk ruin the fun. Other than that the Box is a perfect place to get your grub on. For reals.

Box burger bliss! After a strenuous hike at Monument Mountain, I could not bear to think of dining indoors on such a nice early summer day. I had passed The Bistro Box earlier in the day, and was taken by the bucolic setting. Thank you Kris W. for the compelling Unilocal review just days prior.
Road side stand, picnic tables on an expansive lawn with beautiful mountain view as a backdrop… perfect scene for a perfectly cooked (medium rare) grass fed burger… beefy salty and juicy on it’s own, but the addition of well chosen condiments took this to the top… the tomato bacon jam on top of oozy aged cheddar was perfection. The grlic aioli excellent, but I did not want to blunt those extraordinary flavors, so I used it on one half my Caesar salad as a dressing. The Caesar was delicious, lettuce fresh and crisp, croûton crunchy and garlicky, perfectly ripe cherry tomatoes, shaved parmigiana and dressing on the side.
The aforementioned picnic tables double as blackboards and colored chalk turns everyone into artists. There is a playground in the field, probably belonging to Bogeys next door, but kids ran across the field to play allowing parents a minute or two to savor the scene and their food!
Pull off of Route 7 into the gravel lot, sit roadside or field side and enjoy a reminder of what roadfood used to be before places like this totally disappear.

The BOX burger is legitimately one of my favorite burgers I’ve had the pleasure of devouring in my almost 40 years of existence. I’m not one who’s prone to hyperbole & I really really like/​love burgers.
I wanted my patty cooked medium & was not disappointed. The meat was juicy & fresh. I’d recommend skipping the ketchup for this burger cuz it’s not short on flavor with the tomato bacon jam. Stuff is crazy tasty & downright magical. I took one bite & knew that this was the burger that I’d judge all others by going forward in life.
I split fries & onion rings with a friend. Portions were crazy generous & two grown men could barely finish the onion rings with plenty of fries left over. Our fries were long but not too thick. They were inconsistently cooked with I really enjoyed. Some were extra crispy & some just fluffy. Just really awesome all around.
Two burgers with fries & onion rings set us back $ 30. It’s definitely unpretentious & they have a fairly diverse menu. The only drawbacks I can imagine are that it’s gotta get busy during the weekends around peak lunch/​dinner times. And they only have a port-​potty. It’d be cool if they served beer/​alcohol but you could always sneak some BYOB if you’re discreet.
If I didn’t live 2 hours away in RI I’d probably eat here every week & not get sick of it. I’d recommend it to anyone who likes good food & burgers. Family friendly too!

Nice cozy shack along roadside. Got me a Shrimp Skewer with Asian Salad. You eat while your kids can play Bean Bag Toss, nice background music too!

So, I’m hiking the Appalachian trail and get to the route 7 intersection. It’s one million degrees outside and water sources are scarce. I start walking towards Great Barrington when bam! Rich a former thru hiker yells out his window, «Do you need a ride?» Why, yes I do! «Where do you wanna go?» Somewhere with cold drinks. Maybe a milkshake. 1 mile or so later up the road and he’s dropping me off at The Bistro Box. The sign says Ice Cream. I’m sold.
Hmm… What to order? A normal burger for $ 7 or the BOX burger that has garlic aioli, tomato bacon jam and cheese for $ 10. The box it is. And a raspberry sorbet peach milkshake please. For here!
So I’m hiking and like normally eating ramen and trail mix and bla bla so my expectations are low, right? Just please give me real food that doesn’t get me sick. Well… Little did I know I was about to embark on one of the top 5 burgers and milkshakes I have had in my entire 27 years of life. Holy smokes, people. Buy stock. Get a franchise. Get the recipe for everything. This place is absolutely ridiculously good. Like ridiculous. Aight, back to the trail! peace out Bistro Box. I hope you make it big ! Or keep it small, special and amazing. –Big Ben

Stopped here while on a trip to upstate NY — I have never had food this good in my life. The grass fed beef was exceptional, the waist staff were very accommodating, and the prices are reasonable. If you find yourself nearby, stop on by. I also had the hotdog, which was also excellent. Very god spot.
Only outside seating available
If you get there after noon, you will have quite a wait — the line can extend dow n the street
They only take call-​in orders during certain periods

Super delicious roadside food that is worth waiting in line for! For two people we ordered fried pickles, an Asian salad, a cup of gazpacho, and the garlic and herb fries with a black cherry soda. They use as many local ingredients as possible and the food was delish. The pickles cod have bee. Left in the frier for a bit longer, but that would be my only complaint. The fries were straight up addicting and what I thought was going to be a portion too large to finish was devoured!
They have a few tables to sit at, first come first serve, but plenty of grassy space to stretch out on. Next time, I’ll have to try their ice cream!

Devastatingly awesome roadside chow. I mean, really, it’s just that good. Delicious, juicy, mouth-​watering natural burger, dogs from Whippoorwill Farm’s natural Berkshire stock, incredible onion rings, addicting strawberry lemonade, sodas sans corn syrup. Bistro Box makes just remarkable food. The serving sizes are huge and the wife and I now split everything we order and it’s plenty of food for lunch. Discriminating eaters and big eaters will be satisfied here. The only downside … they close for the winter. Good for them, bad for us!

Awesome road-​side food in an idyllic location outside Great Barrington. The burger and fries stand out, but if they have the lobster roll on the menu, you should certainly consider getting it. I usually pig out on savory dishes and don’t leave room for dessert, but those are great, too. Go for a hike, run, or ride before heading there and make room for a great meal.

Great spot on the side of the road with good atmosphere and energy, views of the hills and picnics tables. eat in your car if it’s raining kind of place which is totally worth it. French fries are some of the best I’ve ever had. Cuban sandwhich was great. Good food great staff. Will be back next time I need lunch in great barrington.

I am rarely out in the Berkshires but a local recommended the Bistro Box to me on a recent visit. I ordered the Box Burger and it is the single greatest burger ever. It has ruined all burgers for me forever. The tomato bacon jam is the perfect mix of sweet and salty and the burger is nice and juicy.
I would 100% recommend this place to anyone and if I get anywhere near the Berkshires I know where I’m going for lunch.