Firehouse Bistro

4.3

478 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Firehouse Bistro serves Californian cuisine in Woodside, California.

We do private events, please call (650) 851-4988 for more information.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, French
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(650) 851-4988
Website
http://www.thefirehousebistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jesus Chuy Cordoza

Location
2991 Woodside Rd, Woodside, CA 94062
Neighborhood
Woodside
Cross street
Canada Road
Parking details
Public Lot
Entertainment
We play soft music at Firehouse Bistro.
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Beef Carpaccio$15.00
black pepper, basil Yellow Mustard, Aioli Sauce
Manila Clams$15.00
Garlic white wine Sauce
PEI Mussels$15.00
Spicy Garlic Tomato Sauce
Ahi Tuna Tartare$15.00
Avocado, Mango Wasabi Cream Sauce, Sesame Seed
Brussels Sprouts$15.00
crispy pancetta bits, chipotle sauce
Parma$14.00
Ham Procuitto and melon
Jumbo Prawn Cocktail$15.00
Chili Sauce
Cheese and Charcuterie Board$28.00

Soups and Salads

Classic Caesar$13.00
Infused Anchovy Dressing, Parmesan Cheese
Mix Greens$13.00
Blue Cheese, Grapes, Honey Champagne Dressing Toasted Walnuts
Crab Bisque Soup$15.00
Lentil Soup$10.00
Minestrone Soup$10.00

Main

Grilled Rib Eye$45.00
Garlic Mash Potato Cream Spinach
Kurobuta Pork Chop$32.00
Honey Soy, Black Pepper, Mustard Marinade, Creamy Polenta
Firehouse Chicken$30.00
Pan Fried Artichoke, Mushrooms, White Wine Brown Butter Sauce, Garlic Mash Potato
Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass$35.00
Garlic Mash Potato, Mushrooms Truffle Oil, Pearl Onions
Pan Seared Salmon$30.00
Risotto Rice White Wine Garlic Sauce
Pan Seared Scallops$32.00
Creamy Polenta White Wine, Saffron Butter Sauce
Seafood Risotto$30.00
Jumbo Prawns Scallops, Mushroom Garlic Sauce
Italian Seafood Stew$37.00
Pei Mussels, Manila Clams, Salmon, Scallops, Prawns
Firehouse Burger$20.00
Gilbert Ranch Grass Feed Beef Patty, Aioli Sauce Lettuce, Tomato, French Fries

What 478 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Peninsula
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Firehouse Bistro offers a "fantastic small, cozy restaurant" experience with "great service and even better food." Known for its "intimate, comfortable" ambiance, diners appreciate its "top notch food" and pleasant service. Frequent mentions of its "cozy vibe" and "wonderful service" make it a favorite for special occasions.

478 Reviews

D
Dan
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a very time at Firehouse Bistro. Our server was very friendly and helpful as we decided what we would eat and drink. The food was well prepared and tasted fantastic. We will return! Thanks kindly.
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Jimmy
VIP
San Francisco
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and excellent service. Very please with the whole experience.
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robin
VIP
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Kicked us out at 8.30pm on a Saturday night!! No grace.
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Don
VIP
London
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Expected full menu. Other tables also discovered prefixed menu only. We were rushed to order. Staff not fully informed of the menu.
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Linda
San Francisco
36 reviews
3.0
36 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Valentine’s Day special menu/price was not advertised on Open Table - the only menu available. We have dined here before. Menu price was $130 pp for three courses. Soup was added and price was reduced to $120 pp. A glass of champagne was on in included in price. This price was quite a bit higher than most of the restaurants in the area. Restaurant is cold-every time the door opens a draft comes in. Soup was very good (pea with mushrooms/nuts) but not hot enough. Filet mignon entree was very good. NY steak had mushroom shaped potatoes which were not completely cooked. Two desserts were offered -wait staff brought us one of each without asking which we preferred. The regular menu is definitely preferable. Not advising that there is a special menu misleads the diners. One couple did leave - people only have a certain budget. May return for the regular menu, but never for a special menu.
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Peter
San Francisco
118 reviews
4.0
118 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Normally we choose Firehouse Bistro because of the quiet ambiance, last nite they were full and it was difficult to hear our table of 4.
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Bernadett
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and experience! We will definitely be back with friends and family. Thank you Firehouse Bistro.
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Ralph
VIP
San Francisco
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food, service, value, but quite noisy. The acoustics are poor.
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Ilana
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Loved birthday dinner with my hubs! The food was delicious, especially the desserts! They even gave him a dessert with a candle for his birthday. It was a little on the pricier side, but I would definitely go back again. it’s a super cute venue, not too big and cozy vibe.
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Jennifer
VIP
San Francisco
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A fantastic small, cozy restaurant with great service and even better food.
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Firehouse Bistro is rated 4.3 stars by 478 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

2991 Woodside Rd, Woodside, CA 94062

Additional information

Cross street
Canada Road
Neighborhood
Woodside
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, French
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jesus Chuy Cordoza
Entertainment
We play soft music at Firehouse Bistro.
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thefirehousebistro.com/
Phone number
(650) 851-4988

Firehouse Bistro

Make a reservation

Additional information

Menu

Starters

Beef Carpaccio$15.00

Manila Clams$15.00

PEI Mussels$15.00

Ahi Tuna Tartare$15.00

Brussels Sprouts$15.00

Parma$14.00

Jumbo Prawn Cocktail$15.00

Cheese and Charcuterie Board$28.00

Soups and Salads

Classic Caesar$13.00

Mix Greens$13.00

Crab Bisque Soup$15.00

Lentil Soup$10.00

Minestrone Soup$10.00

Main

Grilled Rib Eye$45.00

Kurobuta Pork Chop$32.00

Firehouse Chicken$30.00

Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass$35.00

Pan Seared Salmon$30.00

Pan Seared Scallops$32.00

Seafood Risotto$30.00

Italian Seafood Stew$37.00

Firehouse Burger$20.00

What 478 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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