Bistro Maxine

Name: Bistro Maxine
Address: 548 Ramona Street, Palo Alto, CA, United States, 94301
Telephone: (650) 323-1815
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.1

4.1 (24)

$30 and under

French

548 Ramona Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301

About this restaurant

Great for brunch
Kid-friendly
Innovative

Bistro Maxine has been serving Authentic French Crêpes in Palo Alto since 2009. The traditional "hole in the wall Crêperie" was the smallest restaurant in Palo Alto with a liquor license. An expansion in 2015 allowed Bistro Maxine to triple its original size; the combined space with a beautiful european look and feel can accommodate up to 52 patrons, including Paris style sidewalk seating which is very popular at all times of day. Crêpes originated in Brittany, and are still very much part of the French dining experience all over France. In addition to its delightful savory and sweet crêpes, Bistro Maxine also offers a traditional french onion soup, a "Prix fixe menu" in the evening, amongst other French fare. To complement your meal, a carefully selected craft beers and cider on tap was added to the menu as part of the expansion, as well as an enhanced wine selection from the award wining Robert Hall Winery of Paso Robles.
Come to Bistro Maxine to enjoy Paris in Palo Alto.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French
Hours of operation
Monday: 7:00am - 2:30pm Tuesday - Friday: 7:00am - 9:00pm Saturday: 8:00am - 9:00pm Sunday: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Phone number
(650) 323-1815
Website
http://www.bistromaxine.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
548 Ramona Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Neighborhood
Palo Alto
Cross street
Hamilton Avenue
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Purée de marron & Jambon$8.00
Cream cheese and chestnut spread, olive oil, ham with herbs de provence and chives
Gorgonzola au marscapone & Noix$8.00
Cream of gorgonzola, walnuts, with balsamic vinegar reduction
Mozzarella, Épinards & Thym$11.00
Bufala Mozzarella, spinach, olive oil and thyme
Saumon fumé, Yaourt Grec & Câpres$14.00
Smoked salmon, Greek yogurt with lemon juice and dill, capers
Saumon fumé & Avocat$14.00
Smoked salmon, avocado and coriander, drizzled with fresh lime juice and olive oil

Les Tartines Apéro

Happy hour / Appetizer Artisan Bread from Mayfield Bakery

Purée de marron & Jambon$8.00
Cream cheese and chestnut spread, olive oil, ham with herbs de provence and chives
Gorgonzola au marscapone & Noix$8.00
Cream of gorgonzola, walnuts, with balsamic vinegar reduction
Mozzarella, Épinards & Thym$11.00
Bufala Mozzarella, spinach, olive oil and thyme
Saumon fumé, Yaourt Grec & Câpres$14.00
Smoked salmon, Greek yogurt with lemon juice and dill, capers
Saumon fumé & Avocat$14.00
Smoked salmon, avocado and coriander, drizzled with fresh lime juice and olive oil

Les sandwiches

All sandwiches are served with our house salad and house made vinaigrette

Croissant Sandwich$7.50
Ham, swiss cheese, egg
Crôque-Monsieur$10.50
Toasted ham and gruyere cheese
Crôque-Madame$11.50
Croque-monsieur with an egg on top
Owner's Favorite$7.50
Ham, swiss cheese, egg, on French Loaf

Les sandwiches

All sandwiches are served with our house salad and house made vinaigrette

Croissant Sandwich$7.50
Ham, swiss cheese, egg
Crôque-Monsieur$10.50
Toasted ham and gruyere cheese
Crôque-Madame$11.50
Croque-monsieur with an egg on top
Owner's Favorite$7.50
Ham, swiss cheese, egg, on French Loaf

Les Paninis

Chicken Pesto$11.00
Chicken, Pesto, Feta cheese, Spinach Tomato, Olive oil
Smoked Gouda & Artichocke Hearts$10.50
Smoked Gouda, Artichoke Hearts, Tomato
Ham & Cheese$10.00
Ham, Swiss Cheese, Spinach, Tomato
Goat Cheese$11.00
Goat Cheese, Mushrooms, Spinach, Tomato

Les Paninis

Chicken Pesto$11.00
Chicken, Pesto, Feta cheese, Spinach Tomato, Olive oil
Smoked Gouda & Artichocke Hearts$10.50
Smoked Gouda, Artichoke Hearts, Tomato
Ham & Cheese$10.00
Ham, Swiss Cheese, Spinach, Tomato
Goat Cheese$11.00
Goat Cheese, Mushrooms, Spinach, Tomato

Les salades

Substitute side salad with our Bistro or Maison salad (sm) $5.50

Salade Maison$7.00
spinach, goat cheese, toasted almonds, dried cranberries, dijon mustard dressing
Salade Le Bistro$7.00
mixed greens, cherrytomatoes, toasted, pine nuts, emmentaler cheese, egg on top

Les salades

Substitute side salad with our Bistro or Maison salad (sm) $5.50

Salade Maison$7.00
spinach, goat cheese, toasted almonds, dried cranberries, dijon mustard dressing
Salade Le Bistro$7.00
mixed greens, cherrytomatoes, toasted, pine nuts, emmentaler cheese, egg on top

Les soupes

Add the soupe du jour for $4. Ask the server for seasonal specials

Soupe du jour
- Large$7.00
- Small$5.00
French onion soup
- Large$8.00
- Small$6.00

Les soupes

Add the soupe du jour for $4. Ask the server for seasonal specials

Soupe du jour
- Large$7.00
- Small$5.00
French onion soup
- Large$8.00
- Small$6.00

Les Crêpes salées

Add the soupe du jourfor $4. Buckwheat batter available. Ask the server for seasonal specials. Substitute side salad with our Bistro or Maison salad (sm) $5.50. All savory crêpes are served with house salad and house made vinaigrette

Complète$10.00
Egg, ham, swiss cheese
Jambon fromage$9.00
Ham, swiss cheese
Jambon fromage champignon$10.00
Ham, swiss cheese, mushrooms
Forestière$11.00
Egg, ham, swiss cheese, mushrooms
Champignon à la crème$10.00
Mushrooms in crème fraiche
Tomate$10.00
Spinach, mushroom, and tomato with balsamic vinegar reduction
Mont St-Michel$11.00
Brie, apples, walnut
Jambon Brie$11.00
Ham, brie
Epinard$11.00
Spinach, ham, egg, crème fraiche
Maxine$11.00
Egg, spinach, mushrooms, swiss cheese
Chèvre$11.00
Goat cheese, mushrooms, spinach
Cévenole$11.00
Goat cheese, walnut, honey
Saumon$14.00
Smoked salmon, lemon and capers, with crème fraiche on the side
Poulet à la crème$11.00
Chicken and mushrooms in crème fraiche
Nordique$14.00
Smoked salmon with house made cream of gorgonzola
Gorgonzola$11.00
Ham and mushrooms with house made cream of gorgonzola
Reine$11.00
Ham, cheese, egg, tomatoes
Corse$11.00
Prosciutto, brie cheese, fig jam

Les Crêpes salées

Complète$10.00
Egg, ham, swiss cheese
Jambon fromage$9.00
Ham, swiss cheese
Jambon fromage champignon$10.00
Ham, swiss cheese, mushrooms
Forestière$11.00
Egg, ham, swiss cheese, mushrooms
Champignon à la crème$10.00
Mushrooms in crème fraiche
Tomate$10.00
Spinach, mushroom, and tomato with balsamic vinegar reduction
Mont St-Michel$11.00
Brie, apples, walnut
Jambon Brie$11.00
Ham, brie
Epinard$11.00
Spinach, ham, egg, crème fraiche
Maxine$11.00
Egg, spinach, mushrooms, swiss cheese
Chèvre$11.00
Goat cheese, mushrooms, spinach
Cévenole$11.00
Goat cheese, walnut, honey
Saumon$14.00
Smoked salmon, lemon and capers, with crème fraiche on the side
Poulet à la crème$11.00
Chicken and mushrooms in crème fraiche
Nordique$14.00
Smoked salmon with house made cream of gorgonzola
Gorgonzola$11.00
Ham and mushrooms with house made cream of gorgonzola
Reine$11.00
Ham, cheese, egg, tomatoes
Corse$11.00
Prosciutto, brie cheese, fig jam

Menu Prix fixe

$17. Served after 4pm Tuesday through Saturday. No substitutions

Menu Prix fixe

$17. Served after 4pm Tuesday through Saturday. No substitutions

First course

Small soupe du jour

First course

Small soupe du jour

Second course

Choice of the following Savory Crêpes served with house salad

Maxine
egg, spinach, mushrooms, Swiss cheese
Ham, Cheese, Mushroom
Spinach
spinach, ham, egg, crème fraiche
Chèvre
goat cheese, mushrooms, spinach
Forestière
egg, ham, Swiss cheese, mushrooms
Cévenole
goat cheese, walnuts, honey
Complète
egg, ham, Swiss cheese

Second course

Choice of the following Savory Crêpes served with house salad

Maxine
egg, spinach, mushrooms, Swiss cheese
Ham, Cheese, Mushroom
Spinach
spinach, ham, egg, crème fraiche
Chèvre
goat cheese, mushrooms, spinach
Forestière
egg, ham, Swiss cheese, mushrooms
Cévenole
goat cheese, walnuts, honey
Complète
egg, ham, Swiss cheese

Dessert

Chocolate Mousse
with house made whip cream
Fresh Seasonal Fruits
with house made whip cream

Dessert

Chocolate Mousse
with house made whip cream
Fresh Seasonal Fruits
with house made whip cream

Crêpes sucrées

Beurre Confiture$6.00
Butter, jam: Apricot, orange, strawberry or fig
Citron$6.00
Lemon juice, with honey or sugar
Sucre$5.00
Sugar, with butter or cinnamon
Miel$5.00
Honey
Chocolat$6.00
Nutella$7.00
Nutella spread
Crème de marron$6.00
Chestnut spread
Banane$7.00
Banana, butter and sugar
Banane Nutella$8.00
Banane Chocolat$7.00
Pomme cannelle$8.00
Sautéed apples and cinnamon
Pomme cannelle carame$9.00
Sautéed apples, cinnamon and caramel
Suzette$7.00
Butter, sugar, in orange juice

Crêpes sucrées

Beurre Confiture$6.00
Butter, jam: Apricot, orange, strawberry or fig
Citron$6.00
Lemon juice, with honey or sugar
Sucre$5.00
Sugar, with butter or cinnamon
Miel$5.00
Honey
Chocolat$6.00
Nutella$7.00
Nutella spread
Crème de marron$6.00
Chestnut spread
Banane$7.00
Banana, butter and sugar
Banane Nutella$8.00
Banane Chocolat$7.00
Pomme cannelle$8.00
Sautéed apples and cinnamon
Pomme cannelle carame$9.00
Sautéed apples, cinnamon and caramel
Suzette$7.00
Butter, sugar, in orange juice

Crêpes liqueur

Normande$10.00
Sautéed apples, Calvados, creme fraiche
Reinette$10.00
Sautéed apples, almonds, Calvados
Joséphine$10.00
Banans, almonds, Grand-Marnie
Malicieuse$10.00
Orange jam, chocolat, Cointreau
Suzette liquor$10.00
Suzette with Cointreau or Grand-Marnier

Crêpes liqueur

Normande$10.00
Sautéed apples, Calvados, creme fraiche
Reinette$10.00
Sautéed apples, almonds, Calvados
Joséphine$10.00
Banans, almonds, Grand-Marnie
Malicieuse$10.00
Orange jam, chocolat, Cointreau
Suzette liquor$10.00
Suzette with Cointreau or Grand-Marnier

Other Desserts

All dessert crêpes are served with house made whipped cream. Ask the server for seasonal specials

House made chocolate mousse$3.50
Mixed berries$6.50
Served with housemade whipped cream

Other Desserts

All dessert crêpes are served with house made whipped cream. Ask the server for seasonal specials

House made chocolate mousse$3.50
Mixed berries$6.50
Served with housemade whipped cream

Boissons Fraiches

Soda$2.00
Coke, Diet Coke
Martinelli Sparkling Apple Juice$2.00
Thé glacé$2.75
Fresh brewed iced tea
Café glacé$2.75
Fresh brewed iced coffee
Orangina$3.00
Bottled water$2.00
Perrier$2.50
Fresh squeeze orange juice
- Large (14oz)$6.00
- Small (7oz)$3.00
Milk
- Large (14oz)$4.00
- Small (7oz)$2.00

Boissons Fraiches

Soda$2.00
Coke, Diet Coke
Martinelli Sparkling Apple Juice$2.00
Thé glacé$2.75
Fresh brewed iced tea
Café glacé$2.75
Fresh brewed iced coffee
Orangina$3.00
Bottled water$2.00
Perrier$2.50
Fresh squeeze orange juice
- Large (14oz)$6.00
- Small (7oz)$3.00
Milk
- Large (14oz)$4.00
- Small (7oz)$2.00

Les cafés

Espresso$2.75
Cappuccino$3.50
Macchiato$3.00
Thé
- 16 oz$2.50
Café maison, décaf
- 16 oz$2.50
Café latté
Latte
- 16 oz$4.00
Mocha
- 16 Oz$4.75
Mocha épicé
Spicy mocha
- 16 oz$5.00
Café au lait
- 16 oz$3.50
Chocolat chaud
Hot chocolate
- 16 oz$3.25
Chocolat épicé
Spicy hot chocolate
- 16 oz$3.75
Chai latté
- 16 oz$4.00
Soy milk
Extra $0.75
Flavored syrups
Extra $0.75

Les cafés

Espresso$2.75
Cappuccino$3.50
Macchiato$3.00
Thé
- 16 oz$2.50
Café maison, décaf
- 16 oz$2.50
Café latté
Latte
- 16 oz$4.00
Mocha
- 16 Oz$4.75
Mocha épicé
Spicy mocha
- 16 oz$5.00
Café au lait
- 16 oz$3.50
Chocolat chaud
Hot chocolate
- 16 oz$3.25
Chocolat épicé
Spicy hot chocolate
- 16 oz$3.75
Chai latté
- 16 oz$4.00
Soy milk
Extra $0.75
Flavored syrups
Extra $0.75

What 24 people are saying

Bistro Maxine reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4.0Food
3.9Service
3.7Ambience
3.5Value

Noise • Moderate

24 Reviews

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dl6305 VIP
Greater Boston84 reviews
3.0
Dined on August 14, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
To start and in all fairness, we we there at a tweener time. We also, were still on CST, craving brunch, rather than breakfast or lunch. The place is pretty humble, but not in a Paris sort of humble. The crepes were overly dry and barely saved by the creme fraiche. Also, the accompanying fruit was just 1 level above canned fruit cocktail. Maybe the kids at Stanford like this place, but to others there are better options in Pali Alto.
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Hillmill
San Francisco Bay Area31 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 20, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I had the brioche French Toast and my friend had the strawberry crepes. Both items were excellent. Lots of fresh fruit on the side. Service was outstanding. Friendly and attentive.
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Carloslopez
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An intimate and gourmet meal with attention to the details. Great music, decorum and airy dinning area makes the overall experience unique and worth the trip.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 14, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Arguing with customers with reasonable requests is not the best approach. Maybe it was a bad day for us both..
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AlieJack
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on February 13, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb French Bistro in downtown. Fun to go with friends or the family. Many options for a variety of sweet or savory crepes, sandwiches & salads. Great atmosphere and attentive staff. Value for money. Go for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner.
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Dick
San Francisco Bay Area21 reviews
1.0
Dined on January 29, 2017
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I sent an email to you earlier. Bistro Maxine was closed at the time of our reservation! We arrived at 6:15 on Jan. 28 and the store was dark. No explanation posted. The person in the business next door said she thought they had some staffing problem. I made this reservation about 5 hours before the time. I am surprised that I received a confirmation email. I assumed that OpenTable would have been in touch with the restaurant.
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Olga
California Central Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on December 26, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place for a casual breakfast! Very cozy atmosphere, our 9 yr old son declared that the food was " the best ever ", it is quite a compliment coming from a picky 9 yr old eater. We'll definitely come back for more of French cuisine!
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mhardi01
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 2, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The place was completely empty when we arrived early Saturday night. Service, food and the space were all good. No complaints.
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ColetteC
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 1, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Went here for the first time after finding it online, I had been craving crepes and I was not disappointed, It's an hour from my house, but would go again.
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Wlin VIP
Philadelphia County34 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 18, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Met colleague for dinner. Was able to choose from most tables. We were not rushed. Menu had lots of good options for savory and sweet crepes and looked authentic as the menus I've seen in Paris. Had the savory crepe with egg, ham, mushrooms, and Swiss cheese with buckwheat crepe batter. I thought the egg would come on top but it was inside. The buckwheat crepe was a bit dry. Had the sautéed apple and cinnamon sweet crepe. There was not much apple. Overall I think the menu looked more promising than what actually came out. But at least it was not a pricey place.
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548 Ramona Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Additional information

Cross street
Hamilton Avenue
Neighborhood
Palo Alto
Hours of operation
Monday: 7:00am - 2:30pm Tuesday - Friday: 7:00am - 9:00pm Saturday: 8:00am - 9:00pm Sunday: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bistromaxine.com/
Phone number
(650) 323-1815

Bistro Maxine

About this restaurant

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Robert Hall Wines

White

Sauvignon blanc$8.00

Viognier$9.00

Chardonnay$9.00

Rose

Rosé de Robles$7.00

Red

Cuvée de Robles$9.00

Cabernet Sauvignon$10.00

Meritage$16.00

Dessert wine

Orange Muscat$8.00

Beers & Cider

On Tap

Crispin$6.00

Trumer Pilsner$6.50

Saint Archer White Ale$7.00

Ballast Point Sculpin IPA$7.50

Bottles

Clos Normand French Cider$5.00

Kronenbourg 1664$5.00

Drake's Amber Ale$5.00

Apéritifs

Veuve du Vernay Brut Rosé$8.00

Veuve du Vernay Brut$8.00

Kir$9.00

Kir Royal$10.00

Les Tartines Apéro

Purée de marron & Jambon$8.00

Gorgonzola au marscapone & Noix$8.00

Mozzarella, Épinards & Thym$11.00

Saumon fumé, Yaourt Grec & Câpres$14.00

Saumon fumé & Avocat$14.00

Les Tartines Apéro

Purée de marron & Jambon$8.00

Gorgonzola au marscapone & Noix$8.00

Mozzarella, Épinards & Thym$11.00

Saumon fumé, Yaourt Grec & Câpres$14.00

Saumon fumé & Avocat$14.00

Les sandwiches

Croissant Sandwich$7.50

Crôque-Monsieur$10.50

Crôque-Madame$11.50

Owner's Favorite$7.50

Les sandwiches

Croissant Sandwich$7.50

Crôque-Monsieur$10.50

Crôque-Madame$11.50

Owner's Favorite$7.50

Les Paninis

Chicken Pesto$11.00

Smoked Gouda & Artichocke Hearts$10.50

Ham & Cheese$10.00

Goat Cheese$11.00

Les Paninis

Chicken Pesto$11.00

Smoked Gouda & Artichocke Hearts$10.50

Ham & Cheese$10.00

Goat Cheese$11.00

Les salades

Salade Maison$7.00

Salade Le Bistro$7.00

Les salades

Salade Maison$7.00

Salade Le Bistro$7.00

Les soupes

Soupe du jour

French onion soup

Les soupes

Soupe du jour

French onion soup

Les Crêpes salées

Complète$10.00

Jambon fromage$9.00