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The Park Bistro & Bar, Lafayette, CA

The Park Bistro & Bar

4.4
4.4
1794 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 35 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
The Park Bistro & Bar showcases only the freshest, local and organically grown produce as well as naturally raised meats and line-caught fish. Executive Chef Rodrigo Alvarez has created an approachable, yet inventive menu, presenting a French twist on American fare. With a wholesome and earthy quality, many dishes elevate “comfort” food. Natural light from the romantic inner fountain courtyard, intimate alcoves, a large communal table and versatile private dining spaces. Rustic stone floors, natural wood tables, leather seating and an original art program create a warm and inviting, yet grand and inspiring, space that will create the most memorable dining experience in Lafayette. Reservations are for can be made for The Park Bistro or The Park Bar.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian, French / American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (925) 283-7108
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Rodrigo Alvarez
  • Private party facilities
    The Park Bistro & Bar offers two private dining spaces for 10-25 people, serving lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch. Specially prepared menus are available for parties over 20 people. All of our menus are created with the The Park Bistro & Bar philosophy of using sustainable and local ingredients.
  • Private party contact
    Kristen Wilcox: (925) 299-4324
  • Neighbourhood
    Lafayette
  • Cross Street
    Mt. Diablo Blvd. & Pleasant Hill Rd.
  • Parking details
    Valet and onsite parking is complementary with reservations. Street parking also available.
  • Public transit
    The Lafayette Park Hotel is located approximately 1.1 Miles from the Lafayette BART station.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,794 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Park Bistro & Bar delights diners with "delicious food," "great service," and a "beautiful atmosphere." Guests appreciate its "charming" ambiance, especially during holidays, and highlight the "amazing" French onion soup and crab cakes. Despite occasional service hiccups, the restaurant is a "local gem" with consistently high-quality dining experiences.

1,794 Reviews
  1. Andrea

    VIP

    San Francisco

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank goodness for this restaurant! Excellent food, excellent service, delicious food and you can actually have a conversation because the noise level is low. Plus beautiful ambiance! Just gorgeous. We celebrated my husband's birthday and it was just perfect! Such a gem!
    The Park Bistro & BarResponded today
    Hi Andrea, We're over the moon to hear about your wonderful experience at The Park Bistro & Bar! It's fantastic that you found our food to be excellent and our atmosphere to be lovely. We strive to create a comfortable and enjoyable environment for our guests, and we're glad we hit the mark for you. Thank you for choosing us to celebrate such a special occasion. We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable meals and conversations. Hospitably, Andre Hudson Food & Beverage Manager

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  2. Darrell

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The hostess and all of the staff were very warm and welcoming. We even had a visit from the manager, Martini, who thanked us for our patronage. Our waiter, Luis, was outstanding. We have been to The Park Bistro before and he had our usual drinks and appetizer order at our table within minutes of us sitting down. He was attentive throughout our meal, seamlessly giving us space while also checking in to see if we needed anything. His demeanor is professional and friendly. The whole dining experience was delightful.
    The Park Bistro & BarResponded today
    Hey Darrell, we're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful dining experience at The Park Bistro & Bar! It's fantastic to know that our team made a positive impression on you with their warm welcome and attentiveness. We're also glad that you enjoyed our usual drinks and appetizer order. We strive to create a seamless dining experience for our guests and your kind words are a testament to that. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Hospitably, Andre Hudson Food & Beverage Manager

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  3. Cece

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food service was amazing as well! Looking forward to going back

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  4. Shirley

    San Francisco

    44 reviews

    4.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had lunch here. The service was attentive. The menu had a variety of items to choose from and we enjoyed the food execution. We ordered the crab cakes, rueben sandwich and fruit cobbler. All in all it was a good experience and we would come again.
    The Park Bistro & BarResponded on January 2, 2025
    Hi Shirley, Thanks for visiting us, we love to hear that you enjoyed your lunch experience with us at The Park Bistro & Bar. It's wonderful to know that our attentive service and variety of menu items were to your liking. We're glad you enjoyed the crab cakes, Rueben sandwich, and fruit cobbler all which are definitely amongst some of our guests' favorites. Your feedback means a lot to us and we're excited to welcome you back soon! Hospitably, Andre Hudson Food & Beverage Manager

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  5. jamie

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is a favorite spot of ours. The service is amazing. They are polite but fun. The drinks are fairly priced, delicious and well made.
    The Park Bistro & BarResponded on January 2, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Jamie! We're thrilled to hear that The Park Bistro & Bar is a favorite spot of yours. It's wonderful to know that you appreciate our polite, fun service and the quality of our offerings. We're always striving to provide delicious meals and good value, and your feedback helps us to do just that. We can't wait to welcome you back soon! Hospitably, Andre Hudson Food & Beverage Manager

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  6. Melissa

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant and service. Highly recommend it.
    The Park Bistro & BarResponded on January 2, 2025
    Hi Melissa, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at The Park Bistro & Bar! It's wonderful to know that our service and food met your expectations. Your high recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great dining experience. Hospitably, Andre Hudson Food & Beverage Manager

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  7. John

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrate New Years annually at lunch at a special venue. Park Bistro was our choice this year. Unfortunately, our 1:15 reservation for a window booth did not work as the folks in those seats stayed until 2pm and later. Oh well. Hostess was very accommodating but it was clear that folks were enjoying and not eager to leave quickly. Chicken wrap was tasty ( modified nicely without bacon or onions) Butter pecan ice cream was a tasty discovery
    The Park Bistro & BarResponded on January 2, 2025
    Hi John, thank you for your review. Thank you for choosing The Park Bistro & Bar for your New Year's celebration and that you enjoyed our Chicken Wrap and dessert. We're sorry for the delay in seating, but we're glad that our team was able to accommodate your request. We always aim to provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience for our guests. We hope to see you again soon for another memorable meal! Hospitably, Andre Hudson Food & Beverage Manager

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  8. jon

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We were so excited to try your restaurant out on December 30th, 2024. Unfortunately we were disappointed. The service was abrupt, curse and extremely non personal. No eye contact, no "good evening," no introductions. This applies to the hostesses and servers (at least 3 different people swooped in and out from our table). All of the staff seemed rushed and in their own heads. When we find a place like The Park, we expect a "dining" experience. No just obligatory carrying out services. We understand this was a busy night, but part of the staff's whole job should be grace under pressure. We did not feel that they had been trained in this at all. We specified with our reservation that it was our anniversary. No one even acknowledged this special occasion. The menus, water, drinks, and food were pretty much slammed on the table as the staff rushed by. It did not live up to a special evening. We hope this helps you to improve and do better. However, we will most likely never know, as we do not plan on returning. Jon Stockton
    The Park Bistro & BarResponded on January 2, 2025
    Hello there, Jon. We're truly sorry to hear about your experience on your anniversary. It's disappointing to hear that our service did not meet your expectations. We pride ourselves on our attentive and personal service, and it seems we fell short this time. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our service. We hope you'll reconsider and give us another chance to provide the exceptional dining experience we're known for. Hospitably, Andre Hudson Food & Beverage Manager

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  9. Mike

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Food was very tasty and our waitress was so very friendly

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  10. Robert

    VIP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Unfortunately, we didn't have a great experience. The serivce, if you can call it that, was pretty much non existent. It took them at least 15 minutes just to get water on the table. That pretty much sent the tone for the evening. They screwed up our drink order, once they finally arrived. It then took them another 15 minutes to straighten that out. Eventually, our waiter came by to take our app order only to disappear again for about 45 minutes untl after we finished our salads to take out entry order. We never saw her again. I had to flag down a waiter waiting on a different table to get our bill and he actually handled it from there. As we were walking out the door, our waiter finally showed up....The food was mediocre at best. The ceasar salad was watery and lacked much flavor. However, the crab cakes were actually pretty good...
    The Park Bistro & BarResponded on January 2, 2025
    Hi Robert, We are truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at The Park Bistro & Bar. We strive to provide excellent service and it's clear we fell short during your visit. We apologize for the long wait times, the mix-up with your drink order, and the lack of attention to service from our team. We also regret that our food didn't meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide the quality dining experience you deserve. Hospitably, Andre Hudson Food & Beverage Manager

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FAQs

The Park Bistro & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (925) 283-7108.

The Park Bistro & Bar is rated 4.4 stars by 1794 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Park Bistro & Bar

3287 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA 94549

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Mt. Diablo Blvd. & Pleasant Hill Rd.
  • Neighbourhood
    Lafayette
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian, French / American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet and onsite parking is complementary with reservations. Street parking also available.
  • Public transit
    The Lafayette Park Hotel is located approximately 1.1 Miles from the Lafayette BART station.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Rodrigo Alvarez
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (925) 283-7108
  • Private party facilities
    The Park Bistro & Bar offers two private dining spaces for 10-25 people, serving lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch. Specially prepared menus are available for parties over 20 people. All of our menus are created with the The Park Bistro & Bar philosophy of using sustainable and local ingredients.
  • Private party contact
    Kristen Wilcox: (925) 299-4324
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