Bistro Elan

Bistro Elan reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Livia

   New York City41 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Bistro Elan is a member of that most elusive club of always sought after seldom found neighborhood gems where the food is exquisite, the service excellent, the dining room tiny — though there are a few more tables outside— and the clientele quiet well dressed locals who have eaten there for years, never having been disappointed. The menu that changes with the seasons is always surprising but never overdone. The food is interesting but above all delicious and the portions are generous. Reservations very much recommended.
   

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   Jamie

   San Francisco5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Bistro Elan is always delightful. It's our date night spot! The food is consistently excellent, beautifully presented, and perfectly prepared. We love our server — always the same gentleman. He knows us, remembers our daughter's name and asks about her. It's just a lovely, comfortable, delicious experience, every time.
   

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   Corey VIP

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 10, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We love it here. Excellent small restaurant with a very attentive staff. The perfect place to be a regular.
   

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   Elaine VIP

   San Francisco17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 4, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Exceptional food—just wonderful, and excellent service as always. This place is a gem.
   

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   Marjorie

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Love this delightful little bistro, which transported us from the cares and chaos of today’s world. The food is excellent, with the seafood in particular prepared deftly, as is the service. Most everything is made in house including the delightful almond cake, which is not to be missed.
   

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   Bill

   San Francisco6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 29, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We needed a nice meal and this was it. We started with very good oysters and champagne, then split a great arugula salad with artichoke. The scallops were suberb (also split), and then split a skirt steak with morels and a side of fries. Magnificent. The strawberry rhubarb compote with ice cream topped everything off. Background music was excellent -- modern covers of brazilian bossa nova and french songs that made us (and others) reach for Shaazam.
   

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   peninsulapet VIP

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great meal. Interesting combinations of ingredients. Lovely restaurant.
   

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   Simone VIP

   San Francisco5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always an elevated experience with top notch food and service.
   

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   Loni

   San Francisco3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful ambiance, good tasty food, but very expensive for what is served. I wish my server had been more attentive to me and my other woman guest (like asking if we would like another glass of wine)
   

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    Eric

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Absolutely great food here. Nice wine list as well. Solid staff. Great go to for a business meal or a romantic evening. Or by yourself when the Wednesday special looks so good you’ve got to have it!
    

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