Bistro Vida

One of my favorite lunch place in Menlo Park. This time we shared a plate of escargot (6 pieces) and I had the salmon which cooked to perfection and came with lots of veggies

Overall, good experience. The food was good but didn’t blow my socks off. My beef dish could have had a bit more sauce. My wife said her scallops were tasty. It was nice to have a Pate and it was good, however it needed more bread on the dish. The beet salad was tasty however I would have preferred the cheese crumbled over the salad as opposed to a fried medallion of cheese. The menu does have variety so there is likely something for everyone here. Decent beer selection with a nice selection of wines that you likely won’t find in most locations. The service was attentive but not pushy which I appreciated. They gave us time to finish our appetizers before bringing the entrees. Overall, worth a visit if you want to have a bit of France 🇫🇷 in a bistro setting. Parking is plentiful. They

The food and service were underwhelming. When my partner ordered sparkling water, the server asked if it was for both of us. I said I wanted a different drink and ordered that but was served sparkling water anyway. We also ordered a side dish that never arrived, though at least it wasn’t on the bill. As for the food, it just fell flat. The potatoes tasted like plain potatoes, no butter, no cream, no seasoning. The carrots and mushrooms were undercooked, and the beef wasn’t very tender. Nothing on the plate really tied together or felt thoughtfully prepared. My partner liked the onion soup though.

Good restaurant, lots of classic French dishes. Had the swordfish and french onion soup. Service was ok, atmosphere is 4 stars because the bar they own next door was playing music, as was Bistro Vida, but the songs were clashing with each other and not coordinated. It made for a really strange dining experience outdoor.

Fantastic food. They can get busy so you will need to be understanding of this. Anyone that gave them a low rating must have been rude, or they have some sort of strange taste preferences. All dishes are great. Bartenders, wait staff are well mannered and working hard.