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4.8
- 4.8Food
- 4.9Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.3Value
Noise • Moderate
Bistro Elan
4.8
44 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
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2 people
Mar 31, 2025
March 2025
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9:00 PM
About this restaurant
- Charming
- Good for special occasions
- Neighborhood gem
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Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesFrench, American, Californian
- Hours of operationLunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
- Phone number
- Website
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive chefBarry Stiles
- Delivery & takeout
- NeighborhoodPalo Alto
- Cross streetAlso public parking lot is located across the street.
- Parking detailsPublic Lot
- AdditionalBeer, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
What 44 people are saying
Bistro Elan reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
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San Francisco Bay Area
French
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bistro Elan offers a "cozy and intimate" dining experience with a "wonderful ambiance." Patrons rave about its "excellent food," highlighting dishes like scallops, mussels, and sublime desserts. The restaurant boasts a "great wine selection" and "attentive service," making it ideal for "special occasions" or a "nice meal out." Reservations recommended.
44 Reviews
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Bill
San Francisco6 reviews
5.0Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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peninsulapet VIP
San Francisco1 review
5.0Dined on March 21, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Simone VIP
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0Dined on March 12, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Loni
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0Dined on March 7, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 4
- Service 4
- Ambience 5
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Eric
San Francisco6 reviews
5.0Dined on February 27, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Mariana VIP
San Francisco1 review
5.0Dined on February 23, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Jeff
San Francisco1 review
5.0Dined on February 23, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Kathryn VIP
San Francisco17 reviews
5.0Dined on February 14, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
5.0Dined on February 9, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Sally VIP
San Francisco6 reviews
5.0Dined on February 7, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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FAQs
Bistro Elan offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 327-0284.
Bistro Elan is rated 4.8 stars by 44 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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2363 Birch Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Dining areas
Additional information
- Cross streetAlso public parking lot is located across the street.
- NeighborhoodPalo Alto
- Hours of operationLunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesFrench, American, Californian
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsPublic Lot
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive chefBarry Stiles
- AdditionalBeer, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Delivery & takeout
- Website
- Phone number