Mistral Restaurant & Bar - Redwood City

4.4

1321 Reviews

$30 and under

Californian

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2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 5 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Good for business meals
Charming

Mistral’s California cuisine focuses on serving the best local ingredients available. Mistral is a destination restaurant for anniversaries & birthdays, and has an off-the-beaten-path ambiance with year-‘round patio dining and water views, an outdoor fireplace, and plenty of outside heaters. Two private rooms and the covered patio are available for private dining, business dinners, banquets, cocktail parties, weddings, and special events.

A note on waterfront tables:

WE DO NOT ACCEPT RESERVATIONS
We kindly ask that you and your party follow our dining limit of 1 hour and 30 minutes on our waterfront tables.
Your time limit starts from your reservation time.

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Private dining

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Californian, Steak, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(650) 802-9222
Website
http://www.mistraldining.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Tim Fabatz
Private party facilities
PRIVATE EVENTS UP TO 180 PEOPLE. Our Waterfront Patio can set up to 110 PEOPLE . Main Dining Room can hold 70 people. Private WINE ROOM SEATS UP TO 40 PPL. Our private CHALK ROOM SEATS UP TO 22 People. PRIVATE DINING ROOMS ARE AVAILABLE WITH A/V (MOUNTED SCREENS) & COMPLIMENTARY WiFi & SELF-PARKING
Private party contact
Gin Tanseco: (650) 802-9222

Location
370 Bridge Parkway, Suite 6, Redwood City, CA 94065
Neighbourhood
Redwood City
Parking details
There is free parking in front of the building.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Mistral House BreadUS$5.00
Hand made in house oak fire baked focaccia bread made from Italian flour, Extra virgin olive oil & balsamic
Mediterranean Mezze samplerUS$14.00
Baba Ghanoush, hummus, house made falafel, Greek feta, mixed olives, warm flatbread
Crispy Fritto MistoUS$15.00
Calamari, rock shrimp, zucchini, onion strings, with cocktails, Thai chili, and Chipotle aioli sauce
Crispy Crab & Shrimp Spring RollsUS$15.00
Rice Noodles, Carrots, Scallions, Mint-Rice Vinegar Sauce
Mistral Classic Crab Cakes 2 eachUS$22.00
Grilled Corn Salsa, Chipotle Aioli, Mixed Greens, Citrus Vinaigrette
Housemade Lamb MeatballsUS$16.00
Olives, Feta Cheese, Marina Sauce
Classic Moules Frites (gf)US$15.00
Mediterranean Mussels, White wine, shallots, garlic

Soup / Salad

Caesar SaladUS$13.00
Shaved Parmesan, garlic croutons, garlic vinaigrette
Spicy Seafood ChowderUS$10.00
calamari, market fish, baby scallops, sweet peppers, red onion, jalapeño , tomato shellfish broth.
Poached Pear SaladUS$14.00
Walnuts, Cranberries, Pt. Reyes Blue Cheese, Lemon Vinaigrette
French Onion SoupUS$12.00
Garlic crouton, Swiss Emmenthal & Parmesan cheeses
Roasted Beet SaladUS$16.00
Pt. Reyes Blue Cheese, Arugula, Walnuts, Citrus Segments, Lemon Vinaigrette

Entrees

Mistral Classic PaellaUS$37.00
Chicken, Andouille Sausage, Chorizo, Mussels, Prawns, Spanish Bomba rice, sweet peppers, peas, saffron-tomato broth
Seared Hokkaido Scallops and Wild gulf ShrimpUS$39.00
Medley roasted squash, cherry tomato, spinach, parmesan, toasted hazelnuts
Marinated Skirt SteakUS$41.00
teriyaki marinade, garlic mashed potatoes,snap peas, crispy onion strings
Salmon over Organic GreensUS$38.00
English cucumber, kalamata olives, cherry tomato, capers, Greek feta, lemon vinaigrette
Mistral Wagyu CheeseburgerUS$19.00
Wagyu Beef, caramelized onions, white cheddar cheese
Grilled New York Steak 12 oz cutUS$39.00
Brandy Peppercorn Demi-glace, Gratin Scalloped Potatoes & vegetables
Roasted Wild Mushroom RavioliUS$27.00
Peas, cherry tomatoes, porcini mushroom sauce, spinach, shaved parmesan, hazelnuts
Cabernet Braised Lamb ShankUS$39.00
Baby Carrots, Pearl Onions, Creamy Polenta
Roasted Mary's Chicken SaltimboccaUS$29.00
Mary's organic Chicken breast stuffed with prosciutto & mozzarella, Yukon smashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, lemon-caper sauce
BRAISED BONELESS BEEF SHORT RIBS "BOURGUIGNON"US$30.00
BABY CARROTS, PEARL ONIONS, MUSHROOMS, PAPPARDELLE PASTA
GRILLED PRAWN RISOTTOUS$39.00
CITRUS RISOTTO WITH APPLEWOOD SMOKED BACON, SPINACH, CHERRY TOMATO

SPECIALS

LIMITED QUANTITY, Please ask for availability

"Fisherman's Catch" FISH OF THE DAYUS$0.00
Please ask for details
- AQUS$0.00
BUTCHER'S CUT" Meat of the DayUS$0.00
Please ask for details
- AQUS$0.00

What 1,321 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Peninsula
Californian

Review summary

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Mistral Restaurant & Bar in Redwood City offers "delicious food" with standout dishes like lobster risotto and poached pear salad. Diners appreciate the "excellent service" and scenic outdoor seating by the lake. While some noted inconsistencies in dish temperatures and service speed, the overall dining experience is pleasant and memorable.

1,321 Reviews

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Katherine
San Francisco
25 reviews
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time celebrating Valentine's Day at Mistral - we hadn't been in years and just live down the street. The prix fixe menu was lovely, and there was plenty of choice for us. Food was all well-prepared - I especially enjoyed my lobster risotto, and my husband especially enjoyed his poached pear salad. The service was lovely, too, and we really loved sitting out on the patio by the fireplace and under the heat lamps. Our only comment is that we still find the price to be a bit high. But we still enjoyed ourselves!
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Maria
VIP
San Francisco
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was tasty but my husband's lamb shank came out cold and the temperature of my risotto was uneven. Also, several of our dishes came out after the table next to us who were seated and ordered after us. We waited a very long time between dishes. The server and manager were apologetic about the food and compensated some of the bill. Hopefully, it was just a one time thing.
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Jim
VIP
San Francisco
269 reviews
4.0
269 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time here. The host (sorry, didn't get his name) was excellent! He sat us and also was our server for most of the meal. I would say the food is good, but not amazing. Although, my halibut with the lobster bisque sauce was perfection, the pizza was a little flavorless and the dough wasn't that appealing. And I don't think the menu described the risotto having squid ink sauce on it. I would have not liked it if I ordered that dish not knowing that, but my guests enjoyed their food even though they pined for my dish! Will definitely return to try other seafood on the menu.
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Susan
VIP
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mistrals is a Redwood Shores classic and a real hidden gem amongst Peninsula locals! My husband and I had the most fabulous dinner and our server Aretha totally took excellent care of us and made our experience amazing! Will totally return for the short ribs stew and the NYC steak which were all reasonably priced! Cheers to a local favorite spot!
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Sue
San Francisco
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Service was slow, appeared short staffed. Three of our party of four ordered the marinated skirt steak. Marinade was good, but the steak was gristly and very hard to cut. Those who had the steak took it home, but ended up disposing of it; entree was expensive too boot. The tomato saffron tomato broth did not complement the Paella entree; not as good as other paella dishes I've had. Best part of the meal was the berry cobbler for dessert. There were too many misses here to recommend or return.
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Rajeev
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came here with family. Ordered two types of steak, Angus and New York strip, and both were exquisitely prepared. Alaskan halibut was fabulous too.
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Nina
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was good, although the description in the menu left out that there was gorgonzola in the gratin, which was way too overwhelming and if I had known I would have chosen something else. Service was ok, but not great, but it was busy at new year's eve. Unfortunately they added themselves a 20% tip automatically to the bill and a gratuity tax and another 5% health tax that was not announced anywhere beforehand which feels highly disingenuous and leaves a bad aftertaste to the dining experience.
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Dorothy
San Francisco
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous New Years Eve! Prie Fix menu had many fabulous options. Live dinner music added an elegant touch. The service was excellent given the high volume of guests. I highly recommend this venue.
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Yvonne
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful quiet evening with excellent service and wonderful food
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Jacqueline
San Francisco
16 reviews
2.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Service is great, they were not able to accommodate our reservation request and sit us behind the receptionist right in front of the main door, super cold because of the wind. Taste of food is not what we expected as Italian cuisine, and I love Italian cuisine so been to a lot of them (including fusion with other culture) service is great. Our server Sal is very friendly and charming but overall food is not. We are disappointed.
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FAQs

Mistral Restaurant & Bar - Redwood City offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 802-9222.

Mistral Restaurant & Bar - Redwood City is rated 4.4 stars by 1321 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Mistral Restaurant & Bar - Redwood City

370 Bridge Parkway, Suite 6, Redwood City, CA 94065

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Redwood City
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Californian, Steak, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
There is free parking in front of the building.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Tim Fabatz
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.mistraldining.com/
Phone number
(650) 802-9222
Private party facilities
PRIVATE EVENTS UP TO 180 PEOPLE. Our Waterfront Patio can set up to 110 PEOPLE . Main Dining Room can hold 70 people. Private WINE ROOM SEATS UP TO 40 PPL. Our private CHALK ROOM SEATS UP TO 22 People. PRIVATE DINING ROOMS ARE AVAILABLE WITH A/V (MOUNTED SCREENS) & COMPLIMENTARY WiFi & SELF-PARKING
Private party contact
Gin Tanseco: (650) 802-9222

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Mistral Restaurant & Bar - Redwood City

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

100 San Francisco Bay Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Starters

Mistral House BreadUS$5.00

Mediterranean Mezze samplerUS$14.00

Crispy Fritto MistoUS$15.00

Crispy Crab & Shrimp Spring RollsUS$15.00

Mistral Classic Crab Cakes 2 eachUS$22.00

Housemade Lamb MeatballsUS$16.00

Classic Moules Frites (gf)US$15.00

Soup / Salad

Caesar SaladUS$13.00

Spicy Seafood ChowderUS$10.00

Poached Pear SaladUS$14.00

French Onion SoupUS$12.00

Roasted Beet SaladUS$16.00

Entrees

Mistral Classic PaellaUS$37.00

Seared Hokkaido Scallops and Wild gulf ShrimpUS$39.00

Marinated Skirt SteakUS$41.00

Salmon over Organic GreensUS$38.00

Mistral Wagyu CheeseburgerUS$19.00

Grilled New York Steak 12 oz cutUS$39.00

Roasted Wild Mushroom RavioliUS$27.00

Cabernet Braised Lamb ShankUS$39.00

Roasted Mary's Chicken SaltimboccaUS$29.00

BRAISED BONELESS BEEF SHORT RIBS "BOURGUIGNON"US$30.00

GRILLED PRAWN RISOTTOUS$39.00

SPECIALS

"Fisherman's Catch" FISH OF THE DAYUS$0.00

BUTCHER'S CUT" Meat of the DayUS$0.00

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