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Bistro Elan

California-French Seasonal Cuisine

2363A Birch Street
Palo Alto, CA 94306

(650) 327-0233

Spring 2026

BISTRO ELAN

Spring 2026

Morel Gratin
cream & gruyere cheese 28.00
California Peaches
& Niman Ranch prosciutto, arugula, feta, EVOO & lemon 17.00
Red Grape Salad
little gem, fromage blanc & poppy seed vinaigrette 19.00
Potato Waffle, Smoked Salmon
cucumber, creme fraiche & preserved lemon 20.00
Arugula and Artichoke Salad
Lemon, EVOO, shaved parmesan & fried artichoke 19.00
Chilled Cucumber Soup
yogurt & dill 15.00
Oysters*, 1/2 dozen
shallot mignonette AQ
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Pan-Seared ME Sea Scallops
creamy leeks & Toybox cherry tomatoes 48.00
Local Lingcod
gremolata crusted, sautéed spinach, brown butter shallot sauce, & fried capers 39.00
Bucatini Marinara
spring onion, chile flakes & burrata cheese 35.00
Seared Crab Cakes
asparagus & red bell- pepper sauce 40.00
Grilled Marinated Bavette steak*
pickled mixed peppers, herb butter & Bistro fries 48.00

Entrée Special

Swedish Meatballs
Niman Ranch Pork and Beef, Roasted Potatoes & Pickled Cucumbers 42.00

Sides

Pickled gold beets   9.75
Bistro French Fries   9.75
Castelvetrano olives   9.75
Sautéed spinach   9.75

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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