Reservations: (650) 327-0284
BISTRO ELAN
2363A Birch Street
Palo Alto, California 94306
(650) 327-0284

BISTRO ELAN

Spring 2025

Oysters*, 1/2 dozen
shallot mignonette AQ

Seared Crab Cakes
frisée salad & tartar
sauce 25.00

Balakian Farms Yellow Peaches
& La Quercia prosciutto, greens,
feta, EVOO & lemon 17.00

Little Gem Caesar Salad*
lemon, garlic, Dijon, croutons
& white anchovy 18.00

Potato Waffle, Smoked Salmon
cucumber, creme fraiche &
preserved lemon 20.00

Black Mission Fig Salad
arugula, lemon, EVOO,
shaved pecorino 19.00

Chilled Cucumber Soup w
yogurt and dill 13.00

Oysters*, 1/2 dozen
shallot mignonette AQ

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Entrée Special

Seared Short Ribs
Hen of the Woods Mushrooms,
Roasted Garlic, Italian Peppers
& Whole Grain Mustard Sauce
49.00

Pan-Seared ME Sea Scallops
sautéed yellow corn, spring onion
king oyster mushroom &
Meyer lemon sauce 48.00

Alaskan Halibut*
gremolata crusted, sautéed
spinach, brown butter shallot
sauce, & fried capers
48.00

Bucatini Bolognese
Niman Rach pork and beef
marinara, pecorino &
parmesan 38.00

Vande Rose Farms Pork Schnitzel
ruby red grapefruit, mizuna,
Gouda cheese & Dijon crème fraîche
42.00

Grilled Marinated Skirt Steak*
pea sprout salad, Bistro fries
green peppercorn sauce 48.00

Entrée Special

Seared Short Ribs
Hen of the Woods Mushrooms,
Roasted Garlic, Italian Peppers
& Whole Grain Mustard Sauce
49.00

Sides

Pickled gold beets 9.75

Bistro french fries 9.75

Castelvetrano olives 9.75

Sautéed spinach 9.75

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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