Pastis

447 California Ave, Palo Alto
(650) 324-1355

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JennyB

This restaurants has been closed for several weeks. However, my reservation was accepted by you even though it was closed!! We arrived only to find it had been closed for weeks. You should check on the restaurants for which you take reservations! It is very frustrating to show up and find it closed.

GioraT

OpenTable took my reservation. A day prior to the date, OpenTable sent me an email, that I should confirm the reservation. I did. I arrived with my date at the restaurant promptly. THE RESTAURANT HAS CLOSED FOR GOOD. *** OpenTable *** caused a monumental embarrassment. Shame on OpenTable.

Isabella Rocha

This was a cozy French brunch spot for my family and I. The entire staff was amiable and diligent. I ordered the ‘omelette au fromage,’ and the presentation was incredible. It came with delicious roasted potatoes, a sweet, adorable flower-shaped bread, and my main dish. Unfortunately, the excitement halted when I found not one but two hairs cooked into my omelet. On top of that, my omelet only had cheese on top and nothing on the inside, so it wasn’t that appetizing. I would love to come back, but hopefully, there won’t be any hair on my dish next time. ?????

Andrew “Fae” LD

A delicious, authentic French bistro with very reasonable prices ($16 for most entrees like omelettes and benedicts and <$5 for pastries or a latte with light biscotti). Even the decor is authentic and service is great! An omelette was delayed but they were very gracious after I asked politely.Benedict's were perfect, with delicious double garlic potatoes. The onion soup was rich and authentic. And the omelette was also well executed.

Taryn Talley

Been here twice in the past couple of weeks. The food and service are excellent, definitely coming back.

MaryK

We had a nice table outside for my sister's birthday. My 2 granddaughters were with us and I was disappointed they didn't have a children's menu and items that were kid friendly. They did have the burgers which they enjoyed. The fresh ahi salad was very nice and the beignets were great. Service was excellent!

DarrenD

Excellent service and cuisine. You can tell they care about serving quality food. From the beet salad to French onion soup to duck breast.... Really delicious and worth every penny. Good wine, too.

SomeoneAndNobody

None of us finished our dinners. Truly unacceptable. Tasted like a bad airplane meal served in economy on a transatlantic flight. My sole was dry (way too thick to be sole), over-breaded, fishy-tasting. Service was friendly and competent. But that's not enough when they serve what was probably the worst meal I've had in recent memory.

LunchLady

I feel bad writing a poor review because the staff was nice and service was friendly. That's the best I can say. The predictor of a good meal is often the bread that hits the table and the stale bread we were served was our first warning. Calamari came next, fried at the wrong temperature and leaving a film of oil on the plate. Then came the sole. Too thick and sturdy to be sole. If that was sole, I'll eat my shirt; which would be tastier and less dry. All in all I was reminded of a transatlantic airplane meal served in economy class. I'm sorry , Pastis, for the poor review. Please do better.

Dr. Manuel Kuehner

Polite service. Good food. On the pricier side.

Victor Wang

Fantastic place on California Avenue for delicious french food. Was able to accommodate a large part of 8 without advanced reservations at 6pm on a Friday. Absolutely love the escargot. Delicious buttery, perfectly cooked nuggets. The mussel soup contained fantastic portions with a massive amount of mussels. Calamari’s was beautifully fried and very airy/light.

Akshat Sinha

Great Sunday brunch. A ton of egg and sandwich options amongst other things.

Laurisa Cabezas

The bestie and I absolutely loved our dinner last week! Entrees, apps and champagne cocktails were absolutely delicious and the staff was very kind throughout the evening. Truly appreciate being able to sit and enjoy company without being rushed -- felt like I was back in Europe!♥️ Pastis will forever be a neighborhood gem. Thank you!!

LYNN

This little restaurant has always been my #1 "go-to". I could eagerly order almost anything on their menu. And, no matter when I eat at the restaurant, the food is always uniformly great.

CoCo

They have a short whiskey list, but were out of a common brand. I ordered salmon and it was overcooked. Everything else was fine, but nothing was special, except the complimentary lentil soup. I used to love Pastis, but it feels like it was an off night for them. They have ample outdoor seating available which is a big plus.

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