![]() ![]() Be sure to order a drink or two-while Palo Alto is no longer a craft cocktail desert, Bird Dog’s superb libations still stand out. Meanwhile, a fried chicken thigh with green curry, egg yolk, and smoked uni puts an Asian twist on the classic Southern plate. Merging cuisines from Northern California and the Far East, chef Robbie Wilson creates playful yet comforting dishes including the signature (and Instagram favorite) wood-grilled avocado with ponzu and fresh wasabi. With Bird Dog’s arrival in 2015, Palo Alto entered the world of the contemporary dining experience. The white wine-focused bottles, glasses and pairings draw almost entirely from storied French vintners. Bistronomie’s six-course pescatarian tasting menu showcases fresh local seafood from sustainable, open ocean farms (two types of wagyu beef supplements can be added for those who can’t imagine a meal without meat). The brighter, more laidback, somewhat more affordable concept sacrifices none of the Michelin starred-chef’s signature style. While Palo Alto has its share of decent chain restaurants that cater to the college crowd (and their visiting parents)-think Oren’s Hummus (this is the OG location), True Food Kitchen, Sushirrito, Shake Shack, Lemonade, and Sweetgreen-it’s also home to a number of delicious, independent restaurants worth a taste.įrom the ashes of the covid-fallen modern french bistro Baumé has risen Bruno Chemel’s new Palo Alto project, Bistronomie. All in all we cant wait to go back.Michelin-starred chef Bruno Chemel’s original Palo Alto restaurant Baumé has been reimagined as Bistronomie by Baumé, a more laidback approach to modern French food with an exquisite six-course pescatarian tasting menu. Even our past waiter Michael(who is amazing) and Ezra ( I hope that's his name) came by and greeted us and made sure we always had everything we needed. Allison is a GEM, a JEWEL and she can light up anyone's heart with her infectious hospitality. Brilliant Master Sommelier Dennis Kelly is another very special EXCEPTIONAL person who always welcomes us with open arms and a beautiful smile. I'd look forward to going to work there everyday. Hey may I add, he's HUMBLE!!!! He gives credit to his staff and has a beautiful heart and smile to boot. Oh yah this Resturant left me speechlesssss in the BEST way! Ouuuulalalalal Chef Anthony, (watch out Thomas Keller) is BRILLANT!!! Unbelievable, a Chef with pure and natural magically GENIUS!!!! I couldn't wait to personally meet him and THANK him for this euphoric experience. In Palo Alto, dropping $200 for a nice, but not great meal, will not break the bank for many, but I would have expected just a little better experience overall. So, a pleasant meal, but with water, tax, tip, mandates, a total of $210. If you really want to add something for water and Palo Alto mandates (whatever that means), just add it to the menu cost. I found a couple "extra" charges annoying: $1 per person for still or sparkling water, and a 4% "Palo Alto mandates" surcharge. We shared a half bottle of 2016 Ridge Geyserville Zinfandel-delicious but rather pricey at $60. No dessert (I was too full, and actually took some of the chicken home). My husband's short ribs were delicious, incredibly tender and very flavorful. Why wasn't dish dish served on a larger plate? Would have made a much nicer/more gracious presentation. And atop the dish were several yummy pieces of grilled romaine.but no room to maneuver/cut them. Oddly, the chicken and rice/piperade were served on such a small plate that it was difficult to cut the chicken without the rice nearly running off the edge of the plate. ![]() Would have preferred two separate, smaller sides with the hen. ![]() The Parker House rolls ($5 for 4 little rolls) were TDF! The chicken (game hen) under brick was delicious, but the saffron rice and piperade (mixed together!) was rather one dimensional. I don't mind paying for good food (and some of it was excellent), but I found the octopus appetizer portion very small for the price. The lounge menu is limited and pretty expensive. It was cozy and really nice for quiet conversation-conversation being very difficult in most Palo Alto restaurants! Gracious and professional service (felt a little like a cross between the French Laundry and Keller's Ad Hoc). We were seated in a little alcove just off the bar area. I took my husband here (to the Lounge) as a thank you gift. ![]()
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