Bon Vivant - Palo Alto - Permanently Closed

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$31 to $50

French

535 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301

About this restaurant

Bon Vivant is a French bistro located in downtown Palo Alto. Our menu combines hearty and unique French dishes with moderately-priced traditional bistro fare. Bon Vivant offers an extensive wine list, as well as a range of interesting cocktails and apéritifs, including several varieties of pastis (an anise flavored French apéritif). Diners can indulge in fresh breads and desserts cooked on site by our Pastry Chef.

Bon Vivant is open for dinner daily (except Monday), as well as for breakfast and brunch on the weekends.
We are also available to host your special events.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Contemporary European, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday-Thursday 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Friday-Saturday 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM Sunday 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM Brunch: Sunday 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM Bon Vivant is closed on Mondays.
Phone number
(650) 485-3228
Website
http://www.bonvivantdining.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
At Bon Vivant, we are experts at turning everyday events into celebrations. From our delicious, French cuisine to the fun and festive atmosphere, we know how to have a good time! In the spirit of European culture and our diverse menu will please just about anyone.Our services include but not limited to exclusively designed menus, flower arrangements and special party decor. Bon Vivant accommodates parties from 8 to 90 people in elegant, unique style. We can arrange live music for your special event

Location
535 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Neighborhood
Palo Alto
Cross street
University Ave
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Imperial Berry$15.00
Moet Champagne, Ketel Citroen, Grand Marnier, Seasonal Berry Puree
L'aigre Bosto$14.00
IW Harper Bourbon, Jus de Citron, Egg Whites, Bitters
Vieux Carre$13.00
Bulleit Rye, Hennessy VS, Sweet Vermouth, Benedictine
The Lumiere$15.00
Nolet's Gin, Green Chartreuse, St. Germain Elderflower, Jus de Citron Vert
BV Side Car$12.00
Hennessy VS, Cointreau, Jus de Citron
Four Aces$13.00
Bombay Sapphire, Lillet Blanc Grand Marnier, Absinthe
The Smoking Gun$15.00
Laphroaig Scotch, Fernet Branca, Demerara Rhum Cordial
Sparkling Parisian$14.00
Ketel One Vodka, Moet Champagne, St. Germain Elderflower, Pomegranite

Apéritif, Digestif

Grand Marnier Centenairo$28.00
Luxardo Albicocca Apricot$8.00
Pernod Pastis$10.00
Ricard Pastis$10.00
Henri Bardouin Pastis$10.00
Dubonnet Rouge$8.00
Dubonnet Blanc$8.00
Bailey's$8.00
Licor de Nance$8.00
Maurin Quina Cherry$9.00
Pimm's$9.00
Noyau de Poissy$8.00
Disaronno$10.00
Frangelico$8.00
Crème Yvette Berry$10.00
Solerno Blood Orange$12.00
Chambord Raspberry$10.00

Port, Dessert Wine, Calvados

Tio Pepe Sherry$9.00
Cht. Doisy-Vedrines, Sauternes$20.00
Pommeau de Normandie$15.00
Belle de Brillet$12.00
C.D. Coeur De Lion, Calvados$15.00
Christian Drouin Calvados VSOP$22.00
Sandeman Tawny Porto 20yr$24.00
Sandeman Tawny Porto 10yr$18.00
Sandeman Tawny Porto$12.00

House Infusions

Illy Arabica, Bulleit Bourbon$13.00
Fresno & Serrano Pepper, Absolut$9.00
Lavender & Sage, Bombay Sapphire$11.00

Scotch

Johnnie Walker Blue Label$38.00
Johnnie Walker Green Label$28.00
Johnnie Walker Black Label$12.00
Laphroaig 10yr$10.00
Aberlour 18yr$24.00
Oban 14yr$17.00
Lagavulin 16yr$18.00
Hibiki Harmony$16.00
Macallan 10yr$15.00
Macallan 15yr$20.00
The Glenlivet 12yr$12.00
Glenmorangie 10yr$12.00
Glenmorangie Nectar D'Or$17.00

Bourbon, Rye

Angel's Envy$16.00
Bulleit Bourbon$10.00
Bulleit Bourbon 10yr$14.00
Woodford Reserve$12.00
Booker's$15.00
Templeton Rye$13.00
Basil Hayden's$14.00

Cognac

Martell Cordon Bleu$36.00
Hennessy XO$35.00
Courvoisier XO$34.00
Courvoisier Initiale Extra$28.00
Courvoisier Napoleon$30.00
Courvoisier 21Years$40.00

Desserts

Soufflé Grand Marnier$14.00
Allow 20 minutes
Chocolate Soufflé$14.00
Allow 20 minutes
Marie-Antoinette's Secret$12.00
French meringue, strawberries, pomegranate, mascarpone chantilly, raspberry sorbet
Napoleon$11.00
Silver honey sauce, sugar glazed hazelnuts
Crème Brûlée a LA Fleur D'Orange$10.00
Creamy custard, crispy sugar top
Chocolate Decadence$11.00
Layers of dacquoise, chocolate mousse, dark cherries, chantilly
the Pastry Box$13.00
Parisian macarons, madeleines, éclair

Artisanal Cheeses

Artisanal Cheeses
House-made jam, nuts, seasonal fruits. Epoisses de Bourgogne, Abbaye de Belloc, Pont l'Eveque, Fromage de Jour
- 1 Cheese$11.00
- 2 Cheeses$14.00
- 3 Cheeses$21.00
- 4 Cheeses$28.00

Cafe, Tea

Grand Cafe$10.00
Grand Marnier, Cappuccino
French Press$4.00
Illy Espresso$3.00
Cappuccino$4.50
Scratch Coco$5.00
Loose Leaf Tea$3.75
Fig & Flowers, Wildberry Hibiscus, Mint Rose, Lavender Lemonade, Mandarin Orange

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

535 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Additional information

Cross street
University Ave
Neighborhood
Palo Alto
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday-Thursday 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Friday-Saturday 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM Sunday 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM Brunch: Sunday 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM Bon Vivant is closed on Mondays.
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Contemporary European, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bonvivantdining.com/
Phone number
(650) 485-3228
Private party facilities
At Bon Vivant, we are experts at turning everyday events into celebrations. From our delicious, French cuisine to the fun and festive atmosphere, we know how to have a good time! In the spirit of European culture and our diverse menu will please just about anyone.Our services include but not limited to exclusively designed menus, flower arrangements and special party decor. Bon Vivant accommodates parties from 8 to 90 people in elegant, unique style. We can arrange live music for your special event

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Champagne

Kir Royale, Crème de Cassis, Brut$8.00

Roederer, Anderson Valley, Brut$18.00

Roederer, Anderson Valley, Rose$15.00

Moet & Chandon, Epernay, Brut$18.00

Craft Cocktails

Imperial Berry$15.00

L'aigre Bosto$14.00

Vieux Carre$13.00

The Lumiere$15.00

BV Side Car$12.00

Four Aces$13.00

The Smoking Gun$15.00

Sparkling Parisian$14.00

Apéritif, Digestif

Grand Marnier Centenairo$28.00

Luxardo Albicocca Apricot$8.00

Pernod Pastis$10.00

Ricard Pastis$10.00

Henri Bardouin Pastis$10.00

Dubonnet Rouge$8.00

Dubonnet Blanc$8.00

Bailey's$8.00

Licor de Nance$8.00

Maurin Quina Cherry$9.00

Pimm's$9.00

Noyau de Poissy$8.00

Disaronno$10.00

Frangelico$8.00

Crème Yvette Berry$10.00

Solerno Blood Orange$12.00

Chambord Raspberry$10.00

Port, Dessert Wine, Calvados

Tio Pepe Sherry$9.00

Cht. Doisy-Vedrines, Sauternes$20.00

Pommeau de Normandie$15.00

Belle de Brillet$12.00

C.D. Coeur De Lion, Calvados$15.00

Christian Drouin Calvados VSOP$22.00

Sandeman Tawny Porto 20yr$24.00

Sandeman Tawny Porto 10yr$18.00

Sandeman Tawny Porto$12.00

House Infusions

Illy Arabica, Bulleit Bourbon$13.00

Fresno & Serrano Pepper, Absolut$9.00

Lavender & Sage, Bombay Sapphire$11.00

Scotch

Johnnie Walker Blue Label$38.00

Johnnie Walker Green Label$28.00

Johnnie Walker Black Label$12.00

Laphroaig 10yr$10.00

Aberlour 18yr$24.00

Oban 14yr$17.00

Lagavulin 16yr$18.00

Hibiki Harmony$16.00

Macallan 10yr$15.00

Macallan 15yr$20.00

The Glenlivet 12yr$12.00

Glenmorangie 10yr$12.00

Glenmorangie Nectar D'Or$17.00

Bourbon, Rye

Angel's Envy$16.00

Bulleit Bourbon$10.00

Bulleit Bourbon 10yr$14.00

Woodford Reserve$12.00

Booker's$15.00

Templeton Rye$13.00

Basil Hayden's$14.00

Cognac

Martell Cordon Bleu$36.00

Hennessy XO$35.00

Courvoisier XO$34.00

Courvoisier Initiale Extra$28.00

Courvoisier Napoleon$30.00

Courvoisier 21Years$40.00