Best French Restaurants in San Mateo

Bistro Vida is the most wonderful neighborhood restaurant with a real French "bistro" feeling inside and a big section outside for outdoor dining. The moules mernieres (steamed mussels) are the best I have had anywhere, and I have them for comparison in many other restaurants including in Seattle, Cape Cod, etc. The salmon is also excellent, along with the pork loin, shrimp salad. Wine and liquor selection is varied and reasonable too. The owner has also opened a "late night" bar next door called Loretta's with a great atmosphere and you can order food from Bistro Vida .

The food is always wonderful here and the energy is invigorating! Anatoly was truly great in taking care of our group, thank you and see you soon!😁

This was my first time here and it was great. We all enjoyed our food and the ambiance. We will definitely come back.

Great meal. One of the best we’ve had in a while. We will be back to this undiscovered gem.

The house salad was amazing, with fresh greens, avocados, sliced almonds, avocado, and the perfect dressing. I added prawns, which were perfectly grilled and seasoned (6).