French Restaurants near Palo Alto, CA

“Good value of wine tasting options. The escargot were superb. Also great place to have a French breakfast of, e.g., croissant and latte / Café au lait. Several big-screen TVs, so also a good place to watch your favorite game. The owner and rest of the staff are super friendly and will make you feel welcome. Very comfy seating of armchairs and sofas inside make for a great atmosphere. Also has a nice patio.“

“Staff are friendly. They’re pet friendly. My Ribeye steak was the best!“

“We eat here a lot. Friendly service, delicious French food. I usually get the salmon, the bouillabaisse, one of the eggs benedicts, or the beef bourgogne. All great.“

“My goto French cafe with delicious French bakery, Freshly pressed OJ’s, and excellent coffees.“

“Had a wonderful dining experience at Bistro Elan. The food was flavorful and beautifully presented, and the atmosphere was cozy and inviting. The staff were attentive without being intrusive, making the meal feel relaxed and enjoyable. A great place for a casual dinner or a special occasion. Looking forward to visiting again.“

“Hands down the best French pastries outside of France! Beyond.....🇫🇷“

“The food was incredible. I wanted to order almost everything on the menu. So will have to come back at least couple more times to try everything to look good and we couldn’t order in one night. Our old fashion cocktail and blackberry Mojito were perfect. And I can’t say enough about considerate, professional service.“

“Great place to have dinner, great service and the food is delish“

“Visited this place on a bit of a whim as we were staying at a nearby hotel for a tenth anniversary staycation. The venue itself quite charming. We sat indoors at the bar next door as the outdoor seating was full and the actual restaurant was taped off (private event?). My husband and I very much enjoyed the food. Be warned - prices are on the higher side. The food is very good though. I had the sole and he had the bouillabaisse. I felt his portion was on the smaller side for the price, but overall good. We wanted cocktails, but at $20+ a pop, it wasn’t in the cards.“

“We had a wonderful experience here.
The restaurant is incredibly kid-friendly(they even customized my kids' meals, which we appreciated so much!), and the atmosphere and environment are absolutely lovely( clean and comfortable).
It was the perfect setting for our celebration and is definitely our new favorite restaurant.“

“Wine selection is excellent, don’t hesitate to ask for recommendation if you are not a French wine expert. We loved the lamb chops, they are delicious and the portion is just right. We also recommend the pork medallions.“

“Hands down the best bakery in Mountain View area“

“We have been here several times now. It is a cozy and relaxed restaurant. The menu is somewhat limited however everything we have tried has been delicious. The staff are very pleasant. We will be back.“

“*Writing this review as I shove my shrimp burrito gluttonously into my face*

Customer service: The woman who greeted me was very sweet and made me feel welcomed.

Food: the shrimp burrito was very fresh and filling. You could taste the freshness of the lettuce and tomato. The salsa was really good too! Their hot salsa has peanuts in it and it gives it a unique flavor reminiscent of Vietnamese peanut sauce. The Jamaica was super refreshing and not too sweet.

Vibes: it’s a chill spot to enjoy your food, even eat in your vehicle. I was able to take my dog on a nice little walk around the block while I waited for my food & it was ready when we got back to Petra’s.

Def recommend giving it a try!
I wanna come back and order one of the desserts- the photos look so yummy 😋“