Vanessa's Bistro 2

Name: Vanessa's Bistro 2
Address: 1512 Locust St, Walnut Creek, CA, United States, 94596
Telephone: (925) 891-4790
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

1039 Reviews

$30 and under

Vietnamese

1512 Locust St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Great for happy hour

With over 30 years of culinary experience, Chef Vanessa Dang, brings to Walnut Creek Vietnamese tapas with a French twist. The success of Vanessa's Bistro in Berkeley has allowed Vanessa to open a second location in the heart of downtown Walnut Creek. A creative cocktail bar with rare spirits, wines from all regions great for food pairing and an assertion of delicious tapas on the menu, Vanessa's Bistro 2 will not disappoint your expectations.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Vietnamese, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(925) 891-4790
Website
http://www.vanessasbistro2.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Vanessa Dang
Catering
Catering menu is available for off-site delivery for any size parties. Please give us a call for details.

Location
1512 Locust St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Neighborhood
Walnut Creek
Cross street
Bonanza
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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in Garlic Brandy Butter Sauce
Fresh Dungeness Crab Salad$12.00
Avocado, Tomato, Onions, Cilantro & Lemon Ginger Vinaigrette
Vermicelli Noodle Salad$11.00
w/ Lemongrass Grilled Filet Mignon, Bean Sprouts, Lettuce, Cucumber & Roasted Peanuts
Spicy Vietnamese Green Papaya Salad$9.00
W/ Poached Prawns, Roasted Peanuts, Fried Shallots, Mint

Tapas

Panko Crusted Petrale Sole$9.00
Tacos Garlic Cilantro Aioli
Spicy Chicken Wings$9.00
w/ Sweet & Sour Pineapple Dipping Sauce
Slow Oven Roasted Pork$9.00
w/ Spicy Chipotle Sauce, Tortilla Chips & Pickles
Five Spices Honey$9.00
Marinated Crispy Quail, Peppercorn Dipping Sauce
Salt & Pepper Fried Prawns$9.00
Spicy Lime Dipping Sauce
Salt & Pepper Fried Tender Calamari (Steak)$9.00
Spicy Lime Dipping Sauce
Lemongrass Marinated Salt & Pepper Fried Pork Loin$9.00
w/ Spicy Pineapple Chutney
Crispy Garlic Salt & Pepper Tofu$9.00
with Sautéed Scallions, Bell Peppers
Ahi Tuna Carpaccio$9.00
Ginger Soy, Onion, Cilantro, Tomatoes
Thinly Sliced Filet Mignon Carpaccio$9.00
Fried Shallots, Asian Herbs, Roasted Peanuts
Spicy Atlantic Salmon Tartare$9.00
w/ Spicy Sesame Oil Vinaigrette & toasted Vietnamese Rice Crackers
Tuna & Salmon Poke$9.00
with Ginger, Avocado, Mango, English Cucumber & Tomato Salsa
Fresh Spring Rolls$9.00
Poached Prawns, Vermicelli, Bean Sprouts, Chipotle & Black Bean Sauce
Oven Roasted Chicken and Vegetable Potstickers$9.00
Ginger Ponzu Dipping Sauce
Crispy Saigon Chicken Rolls$9.00
Lettuce, Mint, Pickles, Spicy Lime Dipping Sauce
Maple Leaf Duck Confit Lettuce Wrap$9.00
with Fresh Basil & Roasted Peanuts, Chipotle & Black Bean Sauce
Crispy Fried Chicken Breast, Fried Onions & Jalapenos$9.00
w/Spicy Lime & Pepper Dipping Sauce

Vietnamese Sandwiches (Banh MI)

Shaking Filet Mignon Sandwich$11.00
w/ Bell Peppers, Jalapenos, & Melted Mozzarella Cheese
Spicy Oven Roasted Pulled Pork Sandwich$10.00
w/ Pickeld Carrots, Dikon, Cilantro, Jalapenos & Sriracha Aioli
Oven Baked Dungeness Crab Sandwich$10.00
w/ Tomato, Onions, Cilantro, Avocado & Melted Mozzarella Cheese

Seafood

Dungeness Crab & Prawn$10.00
Macaroni & Mozzarella Cheese Topped w/ Bacon & Panko
Cumin Marinated Jumbo Prawns$14.00
with Garlic Noodles Topped W/ Fresh Mango Salsa
Sautéed Jumbo Prawns & Day Boat Scallops$18.00
W/ Vegetables in Thai Basil Coconut Curry
Pan Seared Miso Soy & Honey Atlantic Salmon$18.00
w/ Veggie Pad Thai

Meat

Spicy Lemongrass Chicken (White Meat)$12.00
W/ Onions & Roasted Peanuts
Duck Confit Baked Strudel$12.00
w/ Risotto, Mushroom, Mozzarella, Basil & Gewurztraminer Pineapple Buree Blanc
Spicy Coconut Curry Chicken (White Meat)$13.00
W/ Potatoes, Carrots, Bell Peppers, and Mushrooms
Claypot Rice$13.00
with Chicken (White Meat), Prawns, Carrots, Green Beans, and Bok Choy
Wok Fried Filet Mignon$13.00
w/ Dry Red Chilli Peppers, Sherry Wine & Orange Peel Sauce w/ Crispy Noodles
Five Spices Maple Leaf Duck Confit & Duck Demi Glace$15.00
Red Wine & Rosemary Marinated Hopeman Ranch Half Baked Organic Chicken$16.00
w/ Cranberry Chutney
Pan Seared Filet Mignon(10 oz)$23.00
w/ Cumin Glazed Jumbo Prawns & Beurre Rouge Sauce

Tofu & Vegetarian

Sautéed Green Beans & Tofu$9.00
Lemongrass Tofu$9.00
Curry Tofu & Veggies$9.00
Baby Bok Choy$9.00
Vegetable Pad Thai$9.00
Wok Fried Eggplant$9.00

Side Dishes

Garlic Pommes Frites$7.00
Sweet Potato Fries$7.00
Garlic Butter Egg Noodles$8.00
Shrimp Fried Rice$8.00
Jasmine Rice$2.00

What 1,039 people are saying

Vanessa's Bistro 2 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4Ambience
2.5Value

Noise • Moderate

1,039 Reviews

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JJeats
San Francisco2 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 31, 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food was not as good as I remembered. A little disappointed at the food and service.
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Amanda
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on November 17, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Terrific tapas. The bok choy was amazing. Great service with a comfortable atmosphere!
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alexism
Sacramento1 review
5.0
Dined on November 12, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service, thank you Mike!
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DebbieB
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 5, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Interesting menu, and the food was delicious. Server was inattentive- two settings when there were three of us. We had to ask for a plate. Then cutlery. Then a glass for water.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
San Francisco9 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 30, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our second time to this restaurant. It was so good! We had the beef carpaccio and salt and pepper calamari for starters. Both were excellent quality, full of flavor! The better for the calamari was light and well seasoned. The crunch they added to the carpaccio in the form of nuts, sprouts and lemongrass- wow! We shared the prawn and scallop in a yellow curry and added rice. I’m still thinking about that flavor this morning! Slightly sweet, very savory! We each had 3 prawns and multiple scallops with plenty of veggies. The cocktails were great also! Great meal, solid value. Definitely recommend!
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LilyG
San Francisco14 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 29, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love happy hour! Tapas are the best! The salads are also a nice addition and delish!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on October 14, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was incredible and drinks so creative. Service was also fast and attentive. Would definitely recommend going here!
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TJA65
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 29, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fun place to get together for shared plates and great drinks.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on September 19, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food. Great service!
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shannonb
Washington DC9 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 3, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favorite places to eat in Walnut Creek! Staff, food and ambiance is on point! My husband had never been here before and thoroughly enjoyed the garlic noodles!! Will be back!
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Vanessa's Bistro 2 is rated 4.3 stars by 1039 OpenTable diners.

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1512 Locust St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Additional information

Cross street
Bonanza
Neighborhood
Walnut Creek
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Vietnamese, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Vanessa Dang
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.vanessasbistro2.com/
Phone number
(925) 891-4790
Catering
Catering menu is available for off-site delivery for any size parties. Please give us a call for details.

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Soupe Du Jour

Sweet & Sour Prawn Vietnamese Style Soup$6.00

French Onion Soup$7.00

Salads

Shaking Filet Mignon Salad$13.00

Fresh Dungeness Crab Salad$12.00

Vermicelli Noodle Salad$11.00

Spicy Vietnamese Green Papaya Salad$9.00

Tapas

Panko Crusted Petrale Sole$9.00

Spicy Chicken Wings$9.00

Slow Oven Roasted Pork$9.00

Five Spices Honey$9.00

Salt & Pepper Fried Prawns$9.00

Salt & Pepper Fried Tender Calamari (Steak)$9.00

Lemongrass Marinated Salt & Pepper Fried Pork Loin$9.00

Crispy Garlic Salt & Pepper Tofu$9.00

Ahi Tuna Carpaccio$9.00

Thinly Sliced Filet Mignon Carpaccio$9.00

Spicy Atlantic Salmon Tartare$9.00

Tuna & Salmon Poke$9.00

Fresh Spring Rolls$9.00

Oven Roasted Chicken and Vegetable Potstickers$9.00

Crispy Saigon Chicken Rolls$9.00

Maple Leaf Duck Confit Lettuce Wrap$9.00

Crispy Fried Chicken Breast, Fried Onions & Jalapenos$9.00

Vietnamese Sandwiches (Banh MI)

Shaking Filet Mignon Sandwich$11.00

Spicy Oven Roasted Pulled Pork Sandwich$10.00

Oven Baked Dungeness Crab Sandwich$10.00

Seafood

Dungeness Crab & Prawn$10.00

Cumin Marinated Jumbo Prawns$14.00

Sautéed Jumbo Prawns & Day Boat Scallops$18.00

Pan Seared Miso Soy & Honey Atlantic Salmon$18.00

Meat

Spicy Lemongrass Chicken (White Meat)$12.00

Duck Confit Baked Strudel$12.00

Spicy Coconut Curry Chicken (White Meat)$13.00

Claypot Rice$13.00

Wok Fried Filet Mignon$13.00

Five Spices Maple Leaf Duck Confit & Duck Demi Glace$15.00

Red Wine & Rosemary Marinated Hopeman Ranch Half Baked Organic Chicken$16.00

Pan Seared Filet Mignon(10 oz)$23.00

Tofu & Vegetarian

Sautéed Green Beans & Tofu$9.00

Lemongrass Tofu$9.00

Curry Tofu & Veggies$9.00

Baby Bok Choy$9.00

Vegetable Pad Thai$9.00

Wok Fried Eggplant$9.00

Side Dishes

Garlic Pommes Frites$7.00

Sweet Potato Fries$7.00

Garlic Butter Egg Noodles$8.00

Shrimp Fried Rice$8.00

Jasmine Rice$2.00

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