Bistro Elan - Palo Alto Restaurant

  • Address: 448 South California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306-1605
  • Phone: +1 650 327 0284
Average Rating
4.0
 121+ reviews
from 3 sources
Yahoo! Travel
4.0
 17+ reviews
CitySearch
4.5
 5+ reviews
Yelp
4.0
 99+ reviews
Bistro Elan
448 South California Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94306-1605

Bistro Elan Details

Descriptions from Across the Web

  • This stylish bistro offers cozy indoor seating at linen-covered tables or al fresco dining on the lush patio in back. Either way, the food is served with efficient panache by a professional wait staff eager to expound on the daily specials to the upscale locals who return over and over again. Fro... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • The Scene :Living up to its name, this smart, trendy bistro on California Avenue lures Silicon Valley's jet set. On nice days you can sip wine in the back garden. Inside, banquette seating offers intimacy with plenty of prime crowd-watching. The wait staff is skilled and knowledgeable.;The Food :... more on CitySearch
  • Delightful duck dishes, plump steaks and inspired European cuisine have made this romantic restaurant a culinary destination. more on Gayot

Reviews From Across The Web read all

1.0
Unfortunate experience

I wish I had read the reviews before going there. I had the worst experience in my life today at this restaurant. I do not understand how such an upscale restaurant employs such a rude hostess. I had been to this restaurant before, and had a good experience and enjoyed the good food and the servi... A Yahoo! User, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel

4.0
Quite well done

Went there last night. Appetizers: dungeness crab and avocado tasted fresh and light, and the potato waffle with salmon and caviar were well-balanced. Entrees: Scallops with chanterelle mushrooms and potatoes were tasty, and the pork chops with penne au gratin and onions were also very flavorful ... kaodot, a user of citysearch.com. Read full review on CitySearch

3.0
Christine S. 's review

I keep giving this place additional chances, but it always fails to live up to the Yelp and Metroactive hype. For over $50 a person, I hope to see a ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp

5.0

Intimate bistro with excellent Cal / French menu. Good wine selection reasonably priced. Easy to get a reservation and parking no problem. One of the best restaurants ... Steve Tunley, a user of we8there.com. Read full review on We8There

5.0
Hands Down the Best Restaurant in Palo Alto

(October 04, 2008 00:00)

Love everything about this place. Absolutely perfect! A Yahoo! User, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel

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