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Seared Ahi Tacos - Bistro 880, Newark, CA

Bistro 880

4.3
4.3
184 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Bistro 880 offers a Modern American Cuisine with hints of the Pacific Rim. Bistro 880 has been awarded the Diner's Choice Award 3 years in a row in 2022, 2023, and 2024. We feature signature cocktails to refresh your palate. Thursday is Half-Off Wine Night. Bring all your friends or a loved one and enjoy an evening out. All bottles of wine are half off of the menu price with the purchase of a dinner entree.
Breakfast is served Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 10:00am. On Saturday and Sunday, Breakfast is open from 6:30am to 11:00am.
Dinner is served from 4:00pm to 10:00pm Monday to Thursday.
On Friday & Saturday, Bistro 880 is open for dinner from 5:00pm to 11:00pm. Prime Rib dinner specials are available on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Nights. Dinner is served from 5:00pm to 9:00pm on Sunday.
Happy Hour is from 4:00pm to 6:00pm Monday through Friday.
Live Music on Friday and Saturday from 9:00pm to 1:00am. No one under 21 years of age allowed in the lounge area or dance floor.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Lounge, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:00 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 6:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (510) 413-2300
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Rico Villegas
  • Private party facilities
    Bistro 880 offers a private room (up to 40 guests) or the entire restaurant buyout (up to 140 guests). Open for Breakfast, lunch, Receptions, or Dinner.
  • Private party contact
    Susan Sampaio: (510) 413-2324
  • Neighbourhood
    Newark
  • Cross Street
    Stevenson Blvd
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking around restaurant and also hotel space can be used.
  • Entertainment
    Two nights of entertainment: Friday & Saturday 9pm to 1am we will be featuring some of the top local DJ’s & bands from the Bay Area, San Jose, & Oakland.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Celebration

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    • Reservations Are Required • Dress To Impress • Seating is First Come First Serve • Party Favors • Complimentary Appetizer Sampler • Complimentary Champagne Split (per person) • Complimentary Dessert Sampler • Regular Dinner Menu and Prime Special Available until 11:00pm • Champagne Toast • Balloon Drop • Coffee And Doubletree Cookie at 1:00 AM $80 per person Tax and Gratuity Included
    New Year's Eve Celebration photo

What 184 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Bay

    Hot spot

  • East Bay

    Great for fine wines

  • East Bay

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bistro 880 offers a vibrant dining experience with "great service and great food" consistently praised by guests. Highlights include the "amazing" triple decker club sandwich and lively entertainment with music and dancing. While some guests note occasional noise from band setups, the welcoming staff and delicious menu keep patrons coming back.

184 Reviews
  1. Janel

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    - Nice decor, ambience; def set the mood for a romantic / quiet setting dinner - Service was ok - The Cod w/ Zucchini noodles dishes was extremely sub par; the fish wasn't cooked (didn't realize we were going for sushi) - $30 for a Tequila shot? come on, it wasn't even DJ 1942 - If you're going to highlight that the Pappardelle pasta is finished with parmesan cheese, please have a parmesan cheese grater on hand, not bring packets of parmesan cheese, after having to ask for it......

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  2. David

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The new menu has improved the food choices, and the service was the best in years of going. Too bad the band, Cisum, was terrible.
    Bistro 880Responded on December 2, 2024
    Dear David, Thank you for sharing your review. We appreciate and value your feedback and, we thank you for being our guest. We hope to serve you again David. Have a wonderful week!

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  3. Aileen

    VIP

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Marlene was our server and she was all over the place. They probably could have used one more server. We were part of a party of 10 with a reservation at 9pm to enjoy the live band and have drinks, but my husband and I arrived at 8pm to have dinner. They had a great Friday - Sunday deal for Caesar or house salad, prime rib, mashed potatoes, asparagus, cheesecake and a glass of wine for $32. It took a while for our order to be taken, and to get our salad and each course that we felt Marlene forgot about us, but again, we saw Marlene serving a lot of tables from one end of the restaurant to the other. When the rest of our party arrived at various times between 9:15pm - 10pm, they waited a little before heading to the bar to put in their drink orders since Marlene wasn’t around. Overall, we had an awesome time. RelativeKey played great music and the dance floor was always crowded. We’ve been to many buffets at The DoubleTree Hilton/Bistro 880. Sometimes the chef slices the prime rib too early and lets all the juices run out, thus the meat is dry. This time and yes, it came from the kitchen, the prime rib was moist and flavorful.
    Bistro 880Responded on November 18, 2024
    Dear Aileen, Thank you very much for taking the time to write and share your review. We are sorry for any inconveniences and we're sorry to hear that you had to wait to be helped a few times during your dining experience. Your feedback is very important and valuable to us and, I have shared it with our management team for them to address. Thank you. Thank you for dining with us Aileen. We do hope to serve you again someday. Take care and have a wonderful week.

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  4. Barbara

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Band, Great Food and Great Service.. love tgsi placw 💕
    Bistro 880Responded on November 18, 2024
    Dear Barbara, Thank you so much for your 5-star review! Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're happy to know that you enjoyed yourself and we thank you for being our guest. We hope to see you again soon. Have a great week Barbara!

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  5. Antoinette

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner was great!!!!Perfect price, excellent service,good food.
    Bistro 880Responded on October 16, 2024
    Dear Antoinette, Thank you very much for your OpenTable review! Thank you for sharing your experience and ratings! Our team is happy to know that you enjoyed your meal and our restaurant. Thank you for being our guest. We hope to serve you again! Have a great Wednesday Antoinette!

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  6. Lawrence

    VIP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We were pleased that we got the high top chairs near the dance floor. The ahi tuna tacos were excellent. However, we were disappointed either the Caesar salads. But that might be our fault as we should have ordered the dressing on the side and skipped the anchovies. The amount of actual lettuce was very disappointing. I wish the server should leave a pitcher of ice water at the table so we don't have to keep asking for refills.
    Bistro 880Responded on October 14, 2024
    Dear Lawrence, Thank you for sharing your review. Our management team will be carefully evaluating each rating as well as the comments that you have provided us with. Thank you very much for being our guest, Lawrence. We hope to serve you again someday. Have a wonderful week.

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  7. mayen

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Calamares is consistent. Good. The music is just right not too loud. Price ok
    Bistro 880Responded on October 7, 2024
    Dear Mayen, Thank you for your review and for being our guest. Thank you for sharing your experience. We hope to serve you again someday. Have a wonderful week.

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  8. Lawrence

    VIP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always thank Susan, the manager, for getting me a nice table near the dance floor. My triple decker club sandwich was amazing. It is so large that I can only eat half and I take the rest home. My date enjoyed her pasta with grilled salmon and the ube cheesecake. Our server, Veronica, was amazing. I definitely will be back in a few weeks.
    Bistro 880Responded on September 30, 2024
    Dear Lawrence, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for your 5-star rating! Thank you for sharing your experience and feedback with us. We are happy to know that Susan and Veronica took good care of you. Thank you for dining with us Lawrence. We look forward to serving your again in a few weeks, thank you! Have a wonderful week!

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  9. Grace

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Prime Rib special is delicious! Great service and good music. We had an excellent evening.
    Bistro 880Responded on September 23, 2024
    Dear Grace, Thank you very much for your review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed yourself here and our prime rib special. Thank you for dining with us. We hope to serve you again! Have a great week!

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  10. Lawrence

    VIP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The band was doing a sound check between 730 pm and 9 pm. The noise level was so loud, we could not have conversations. I loved my triple decker club sandwich. My friend said her pot pie was terrible. The pot pie had no bottom crust, was too watery, and lacked flavor.
    Bistro 880Responded on September 9, 2024
    Dear Lawrence, Thank you very much for sharing your 5-star review. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Our management team is reviewing your comments. Thank you for dining with us Lawrence. Have a wonderful week.

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FAQs

Bistro 880 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 413-2300.

Bistro 880 is rated 4.3 stars by 184 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bistro 880

39900 Balentine Drive, Newark, CA 94560

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Stevenson Blvd
  • Neighbourhood
    Newark
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:00 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 6:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Lounge, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking around restaurant and also hotel space can be used.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Rico Villegas
  • Entertainment
    Two nights of entertainment: Friday & Saturday 9pm to 1am we will be featuring some of the top local DJ’s & bands from the Bay Area, San Jose, & Oakland.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (510) 413-2300
  • Private party facilities
    Bistro 880 offers a private room (up to 40 guests) or the entire restaurant buyout (up to 140 guests). Open for Breakfast, lunch, Receptions, or Dinner.
  • Private party contact
    Susan Sampaio: (510) 413-2324
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