Bistro Vida

Welcome to Bistro Vida, a French gem located in Menlo Park, CA. This charming restaurant offers a range of amenities such as outdoor seating, full bar, and even Wi-Fi, making it a versatile spot for any occasion. With a menu that includes mouth-watering dishes like Gnocchi A La Parisienne, Boeuf Bourguignon, and Salmon Grill, Bistro Vida truly embodies the essence of French cuisine.

Customer reviews rave about the excellent service provided by owner Ali, who goes above and beyond to create a memorable dining experience. The cozy ambiance of the restaurant, complete with European-style decor, adds to the overall charm of this establishment.

Whether you're in the mood for a light dinner like their fish with beurre blanc or indulging in classic French desserts like creme brûlée and lemon tart, Bistro Vida promises to deliver a delightful culinary experience. The attention to detail in each dish, paired with top-notch service, makes every visit to Bistro Vida a special one.

If you're looking for a casual yet upscale dining experience with a touch of French elegance, Bistro Vida is the place to be. Don't miss out on the opportunity to savor the flavors of France right in the heart of Menlo Park.

Bistro Vida Menu

Location

Address: 641 Santa Cruz Ave Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650) 462-1686

🕓 Work Hours
MON 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
TUE 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
WED 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
THU 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
FRI 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
SAT 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
SUN 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Business info

  • Takes Reservations
    Yes
  • Offers Delivery
    Yes
  • Offers Takeout
    Yes
  • Many Vegetarian Options
    Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible
    Yes
  • Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
  • Accepts Android Pay
    No
  • Accepts Apple Pay
    No
  • Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Casual
    Yes
  • Moderate Noise
    Yes
  • Casual Dress
    Yes
  • Offers Catering
    Yes
  • Good for Groups
    Yes
  • Good for Dinner
    Yes
  • Street Parking, Private Lot Parking
    Yes
  • Waiter Service
    Yes
  • Full Bar
    Yes
  • TV
    Yes
  • Heated Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Covered Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Not Good For Kids
    No
  • Wi-Fi
    No
  • Happy Hour
    No
  • Bike Parking
    Yes

Last Reviews

  • Author: Mila L.

    16 June 2024

    Great French Cuisine that will not break the bank. The owner Ali was very friendly and accommodating to us which was a big group of over 25 people! The outside seating was excellent and comfortable!

  • Author: Lucy C.

    15 June 2024

    Last Thursday we had a wonderful lunch here to celebrate, not one but, four birthdays. There are not enough words to describe the level of excellent cuisine at Bistro Vida. If you're lucky enough to have the owner Ali (a family friend) to serve you is a bonus. We started with the mouth watering Gnocchi A La Parisienne paired with Moules Frites such good pairing, followed by Caesar Salad that was so tasty, then Tartare de Thon. For the main entree was Salmon Grill, Boeuf Borguignon. I'm trying to remember everything and hope I captured everything. You just have to come here especially with a big group and ask the owner to help you with fixed price menu. You will not regret it. Thank you Ali and our friends Carrie and mom Carmen Colet for taking us to this awesome French restaurant.

  • Author: Anna A.

    30 April 2024

    Randomly found this local place because I was craving fish with beurre blanc. The dish comes with grilled salmon, seasonal roasted veggies and beurre blanc although they skimped out on the sauce and the flavors weren't shining through as much as I'd hope. The dish was still pretty good overall and makes for a great light dinner. I asked for roasted potatoes on the side which were quite delicious. I also tried some clam frites which I've never had before but it was so refreshing and flavorful. For dessert we ordered the creme brûlée and lemon tart to share. The brûlée was quite sweet but creamy and had the perfect sugar top! The lemon tart was good but very potent so you must love lemon to order this.

  • Author: Monica O.

    27 April 2024

    Food was good although a bit pricey. I was disappointed we missed the restaurant week deal (apparently it ends at 6 PM, but that was not listed on the website--oh well, something to remember for next time). I like their French onion soup. I didn't enjoy the escargots as much as I thought I would (they had a bitter after taste and were less buttery than I usually like them). But the rest of their food is excellent so I don't really care if that one dish was just ok for me. Their Creme brûlée was delicious. My partner enjoyed the short rib and I liked the Cassoulet De Toulouse well enough (especially the beans were nice!). Service was fine. It was a little slow, but they seemed busy that day we went (Friday). The ambiance is nice. I like the French European style of the restaurant. We were able to find some parking on the street close to the restaurant but there's also some public parking lots so it's nice to not feel like you have to hunt for parking here

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