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Bistro Elan

California-French Seasonal Cuisine

2363A Birch Street
Palo Alto, CA 94306

(650) 327-0284

Summer 2026

BISTRO ELAN

Summer 2026

Sautéed Chanterelle
with herb butter 28
California Peaches
& Niman Ranch prosciutto, arugula, feta, EVOO & lemon 17
Little Gem Caesar Salad*
lemon, garlic, Dijon, croutons & white anchovy 19
Potato Waffle, Smoked Salmon
cucumber, creme fraiche & preserved lemon 20
Candy Stripe Fig Salad
arugula, shaved Manchego & white balsamic vinaigrette 20
Early Girl Tomato Gazpacho
cucumber mousse 15

Oysters

Oysters*, 1/2 dozen
shallot mignonette AQ
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Pan-Seared ME Sea Scallops
Brentwood corn, cherry tomato, cucumbers, chives & basil oil 48
Local Lingcod
gremolata crusted, sautéed spinach, brown butter shallot sauce, & fried capers 39
Duck Leg Confit
roasted carrots, green beans, & Madeira reduction 42
Bucatini Bolognese
Niman Ranch Pork & Beef Basil, Pecorino & parmesan 35
Grilled Marinated Skirt Steak*
Early Girl tomatoes, herb butter & Bistro fries 50

Entrée Special

Sautéed Alaskan Halibut
Brentwood corn, Spring Onion, Blue Lake Beans, Bacon & Tomato Sauce 50

Sides

Pickled gold beets 9
Bistro French Fries 9
Castelvetrano olives 9
Sautéed spinach 9

Bread available upon request

Due to our small kitchen size, we are unable to alter the menu. Thank you!
A 20% service charge will be added to support pay equity in lieu of a gratuity.

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.

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