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Bon Vivant Cafe

535 Bryant St Palo Alto, CA 94301 · University Park
(650) 485-3228 · $$$ · french
Rating: 3.5 out of 5"Yelp reviews (96) ·
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  • Tue - Sun11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Bon Vivant recalls the charm and pleasure of Parisian brasserie, located in the heart of Downtown in Palo Alto. Bon Vivant food is inspired by bistro classics which showcase French tradition and technique. We composed a menu that celebrates traditional French cuisine alongside seasonal ingredients. The wine list has a Moregreat selection of French and Californian wines by the glass, as well as assortment of cocktails and mixed drinks. Bon Vivant is about great food, interesting people, music and art. Enjoy and thank you for dining with us at Bon Vivant!

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Non Smoking · Beer and Wine · Full Bar · Wheelchair Access · Happy Hour · Coat Check · Good for Groups · Chefs Table · Live Music · Outdoor Dining · Credit: AmericanExpress, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

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  • Rating: 1.0 out of 5"by Clayton P. at Yelp User Review2/3/2013Terrible service. Terrible atmosphere. Terrible food and ridiculously bad jazz music turned up way too loud. Miffed as to how this place is still in business. And to top it off wildly over priced and a terrible wine list. The waiter listed his two favorite items on the starter menu, which we couldn't find because they … Read full review
  • Rating: 4.0 out of 5"by Kathy D. at Yelp User Review1/27/2013Great food and wine, in a true bistro atmosphere. Reimagined french classics (rabbit, steak au poivre, duck confit) all light and fresh. Some California cuisine as well.like the delicious kale salad. Duck was more medium than medium-rare as requested - my only criticism, but it was moist and succulent. Miguel was an attentive, charming server. It was a long leisurely dinner, and I LOVED it. Read full review
  • Rating: 4.0 out of 5"by Tom D. at Yelp User Review1/27/2013Nice leisurely dinner in a quiet romantic atmosphere. I had black kale salad and rabbitt my wife had beet salad and duck breast along with a nice Sancere Read full review
  • Rating: 4.0 out of 5"by Mary O. at Yelp User Review1/24/2013All of the food we had was absolutely wonderful. After an appetizer and a salad to share, we almost didn't have room for an entree! The entrees were just as wonderful - great presentation and amazing taste. I was a little disappointed in the dessert, however, but that was probably just me. I would definitely return to this restaurant and will recommend it to friends. Read full review
  • Rating: 3.0 out of 5"by Kl V. at Yelp User Review1/19/2013Impromptu dinner, arrived at 550pm tonight (Sat) and just finished dinner at 8:10pm. We were the first one there and although service was attentive, the food took forever to come. We enjoyed the quiet surrounding and decor despite the lack of food. Music was unobtrusive until the pianist started singing and … Read full review

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