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Overall Total Score
4.1 out of 5
Impressive | 744 reviews

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Menulist
4.0 ★ from 10 reviews
Ruth
18.04.2023 - 04:02

I've been going to Bistro Elan since they were around the corner at California Avenue. It is always top-notch, with inspired seasonal menus, great service and r...

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Helene
18.04.2023 - 04:02

We were in Bistro Elan several times. It is a small restaurant, but it is worth visiting and driving. The food is delicious and very creative. it is definitely...

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Ila
18.04.2023 - 04:02

For my fiancée and my rehearsal. We sat on the terrace as a party of 17. They personalized the menu with my name, we gave a 3-course-prix-fixe menu containing a...

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Sophia
18.04.2023 - 04:02

Staff and service are good but the food is so so, small portions and very expensive

Wilton
18.04.2023 - 04:02

Flavorful fresh food, friendly service. This may be my new go to date spot in the peninsula! FOOD: Acme bread smoked salmon waffle $19 (YAY): loved the dill crè...

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Bistro Elan offers an exceptional dining experience, with outstanding service and beautifully prepared dishes that never disappoint. The cozy, peaceful ambiance complements the exquisite flavors found in the prix-fixe menu, featuring dishes like steak, scallops, and chocolate cake. While lacking in vegetarian options, the attentive staff goes above and beyond to cater to special dietary needs. With a diverse menu, great wine selection, and personalized service for special occasions, Bistro Elan stands out as a must-visit restaurant on California Street, impressing both locals and visitors alike with its creative and delicious cuisine. Highly recommended for a memorable dining experience.

Opentable
4.9 ★ from 5 reviews
garyb
12.07.2024 - 17:59

Bistro Elan always serves delicious food. The cozy restaurant has a peaceful ambiance. We have dined here numerous times and have never been let down by the qua...

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Tbird
12.07.2024 - 17:59

I absolutely adore this restaurant. It has a cozy and charming atmosphere, the food is consistently delicious, and the service is exceptional. Dining outside on...

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TedW
12.07.2024 - 17:59

All the dishes were very nicely prepared, the deserts were very tasty. Will be back soon.

LaurieY
12.07.2024 - 17:59

The restaurant offers fantastic, fresh food that is served with attention to detail and elegance. Every meal I have had there has been superb. They also have a...

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DavidB
12.07.2024 - 17:59

Excellent dinner! One member of our party had special dietary requirements and the chef and server were outstanding attending to those needs. We had a great tim...

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Int Restaurants
4.2 ★ from 633 reviews
Douglas
05.09.2023 - 07:25

Not for vegetarians. Small menu, amazing food, fantastic wines, great service. But we've not eaten there for years because the vegetarian option is non-existent...

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Douglas
05.09.2023 - 07:25

Loved this place. Picked it randomly while looking for a place to celebrate my husband's birthday and we absolutely loved it. Everything we tried on the menu wa...

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Lottie
05.09.2023 - 07:25

I really enjoy the food here. The service is great too. I enjoy the wine list. Why 4 instead of three? I think protege around the corner is 5 stars and this is...

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P
05.09.2023 - 07:25

Great food Great service Cramped space Had the prix fixe menu for Valentine's Day. Consisted of oysters, blood orange salad, steak and fries, scallops and noodl...

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Joshua
05.09.2023 - 07:25

This place is so cozy and amazing. Chef Barry has some of the best food in Palo Alto. From a great wine selection all the way to great desserts. I ordered the B...

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Restaurantji
3.8 ★ from 105 reviews
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