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Bistro Elan

California-French Seasonal Cuisine

2363A Birch Street
Palo Alto, CA 94306

(650) 327-0284

Fall Day 2026

BISTRO ELAN

Fall Day 2026

Grilled King Oyster Mushrooms
with herb butter 24
California Pears
& Niman Ranch prosciutto, arugula, feta, EVOO & lemon 17
Little Gem Caesar Salad*
lemon, garlic, Dijon, croutons & white anchovy 18
Apple Salad
organic mixed greens, roasted walnuts, shaved Manchego & white balsamic vinaigrette 18
Cream of Mushroom Soup
with braised short rib 15
Oysters*, 1/2 dozen
shallot mignonette AQ
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Local Lingcod
gremolata crusted, sautéed spinach, brown butter shallot sauce, & fried capers 38
Grilled King salmon
broccoli di cicco, pecan & maple cream 39
Bucatini Bolognese
Niman Ranch pork & beef, basil, pecorino & parmesan 34
Grilled Marinated Flat Iron Steak*
balsamic Jus, Bistro fries 39

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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