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Bistro Elan

California-French Seasonal Cuisine

2363A Birch Street
Palo Alto, CA 94306

(650) 327-0284

Summer Day 2026

BISTRO ELAN

Summer Day 2026

Crab Gratin
cream, bread crumbs & gruyere cheese 28
California Peaches
& Niman Ranch prosciutto, arugula, feta, EVOO & lemon 17
Little Gem Caesar Salad*
lemon, garlic, Dijon, croutons & white anchovy 18
Strawberry Salad
arugula, shaved Manchego & strawberry vinaigrette 18
Early Girl Tomato Gazpacho
cucumber mousse 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
Duck Leg Confit
roasted carrots, green beans, & Madeira reduction 35
Bucatini all’Amatriciana
La Quercia guanciale, red sauce, pecorino & parmesan 34
Grilled Marinated Bavette 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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