Pastis

447 California Ave, Palo Alto - 94306
414 reviews
French Wine Bar
(650) 324-1355

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!

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.

Very good service, food not impressive. My guess vegetables was from frozen bag, and mushrooms from cane.Just imitation of really french food. Cocktail was ok.

The Bavette steak was dry and chewy; the chicken piccata was dry and elastic

Excellent food, excellent service!

Lovely night out

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.

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.

Service was very pleasant, as was eating outside; however, three of us thought food was mediocre, under seasoned, and over-valued.

Polite service. Good food. On the pricier side.