West Park Bistro

Name: West Park Bistro
Address: 788 Laurel Street, San Carlos, CA, United States, 94070
Telephone: (650) 453-3313
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

583 Reviews

$30 and under

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West Park Bistro is nestled in the heart of downtown San Carlos & is built on the principle of solely using fresh local produce. The newly-founded establishment boasts an award winning wine collection designed to compliment a contemporary menu, exclusively using the most satisfactory hand cuts of meat & seafood. Chef James's vision encompasses a genre of cuisine that endorses the most sophisticated form of dining. The warm atmosphere & quaint design supplies the ideal destination for brunch, lunch or dinner. The grand Wine Cellar is quintessential for corporate or private events.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 28, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

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(650) 453-3313

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm
Phone number
(650) 453-3313
Website
http://www.westparkbistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
Women
Executive chef
James Lopez
Catering
We utilize fresh ingredients to cater to your corporate and private needs.
Private party facilities
We provide many dining options with various menus and venues -- perfect for both formal and informal private event & holidays parties ! Learn more at westparkbistro.com
Private party contact
Honor Alkan and Susan Allam: (844) 389-2515

Location
788 Laurel Street San Carlos, CA 94070
Neighborhood
San Carlos
Cross street
Olive
Parking details
10 cars private parking lot, public and street parking available.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Soup of the Day$7.00
Fried Calamari$14.00
Sweet Onion Rings, Cilantro-Lime Aioli, Cocktail Sauce
Crab Cakes$14.00
Lump Crab, Roasted Corn-Mango Salsa, Daikon Sprouts, Jalapeño Aioli
Roasted Prawns$16.00
Garlic Cream Sauce, Orange Zest, Chives, White Balsamic Reduction, Crostini
Grilled Octopus$17.00
Chickpeas, Arugula, Celery, Grapefruit, Watermelon Radish, Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette
Ahi Tuna$16.00
Sweet Sesame-Soy Dressing, Shallots, Scallions, Avocado, Wasabi Aioli, Taro Chips
Bacon Dates$14.00
Stuffed with Goat Cheese, Tossed Greens, Crushed Walnuts, Balsamic Glaze
Wagyu Beef Meatballs$14.00
Diced Roma Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil, Marinara, Parmesan
Steak Tartare$18.00
Filet Mignon, Capers, Parsley, Shallots, Mustard, Truffle Oil, Shaved Parmesan, Crostini
Curry Roasted Cauliflower$14.00
Carrot Puree, Leeks, Golden Raisins, Curry Powder, Pumpkin Seeds
Vegetable Croquette$13.00
Fava Beans, Zucchini, Carrots, Dill, Potato, Garlic Mojo Aioli, Mint & Radish Salad
Potato Gnocchi$14.00
Creamy Carrot Sauce, Leeks, Garlic, Toasted Almonds, Chili Powder
Pistachio Crusted Goat Cheese$14.00
Onion Confit, Pistachio Crumbs, Truffle Honey, Crostini
Organic Mixed Greens$11.00
Sliced Pear, Grape Tomato, Candied Cashews, Feta, Champagne-Pear Vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$11.00
Romaine Lettuce, Garlic Croutons, Shaved Parmesan, House-Made Caesar Dressing
Roasted Red Beets$13.00
Wild Arugula, Strawberry, Quinoa, Walnuts, Goat Cheese, Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette
Cheese Plate$15.00
Seasonal Truffle Pecorino, Manchego, Brie, Raspberry Preserve, Strawberry, Candied Cashews

Entrée

Spaghetti Meatballs$22.00
Wagyu Beef, Diced Roma Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil, Marinara, Parmesan
Pear & Goat Cheese Ravioli$22.00
Baby Spinach, Gorgonzola Cream Sauce, Leeks & Apple Slaw, Toasted Walnuts
Roasted Lamb Penne$22.00
Artichokes Hearts, Garlic, Tomatoes, Dried Oregano, Bell Peppers, Marinara, Demi Glace
Prawns Linguine$26.00
Bay Scallops, Sausage, Chili Flakes, Bell Peppers, Green Peas, Creamy Marinara
Potato-Horseradish Crusted Scottish Salmon$32.00
Sautéed Broccoli, Shallots, Grape Tomato, Chive-Lemon Crème
Chilean Sea Bass$38.00
Fingerling Potatoes, Wild Mushrooms, Sweet Onions, Pan Juices, Truffle Oil
Seared Scallops$36.00
Sweet Pea Risotto, Grape Tomatoes, Parmesan, Crab Salad, White Balsamic Reduction
West Park Burger$18.00
Half Pound American Wagyu, Cheddar Cheese, Caramelized Onion Spread, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, French Fries
Black Angus Petite Filet$38.00
Gorgonzola Mashed Potato, Bacon Wrapped Asparagus, Demi-Glace, Chianti Butter
Grilled Skirt Steak$34.00
Roasted Red Potatoes, Blue Lake Beans, Demi-Glace, Garlic & Thyme Confit
Berkshire Pork Chop$32.00
Sweet Potato Fries, Leeks & Apple Slaw, Pea Shoots, Walnuts, Port Wine Sauce
Chicken Breast$28.00
Stuffed with Provolone-Sage, Roasted Red Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Bourbon Cream
Vegan Platter$22.00
Grilled Corn & Quinoa Salad, Steamed Broccoli, Kale, Sliced Avocado, Grilled Asparagus, Roasted Grape Tomatoes

Sides

Gorgonzola Mashed Potato$7.00
Sautéed Broccoli & Shallots$7.00
Gremolata Fries$7.00
Brussels Sprouts$7.00
Sautéed Green Beans$7.00
Sweet Potato Fries$7.00

Kids

Kid's Penne Pasta, Butter & Cheese$8.00
Chicken Tenders & French Fries$12.00
Spaghetti & Meatballs, Marinara, Parmesan$12.00
Grilled Chicken & Green Beans$12.00

What 583 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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CarolynA
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great venue for patio dining. The service was great and the restaurant was very accommodating for special requests for our special event. And the food was excellent. It was perfect!
m
mariosexperience
San Francisco
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
the server was fantastic and attentive. the food was perfect and the wine was heavenly
M
Mickfromtheville
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was incredible. Food was excellent. Very enjoyable meal and experience!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great service, prompt, and also appreciated the ability to make the reservation for a large group in advance!
C
Chanda
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We've returned to West Park a second time be cause we enjoyed the ambiance and the food so much. Cn't say enough abut the cauliflower appetizer, steaming, well sized and cooked to perfection, the tacos were super delicious and my order of the vegan platter was fantastic. i forget what the rest of the goup ordered, but we were all satisfied. we'll be back1 - c
ML
MLKS
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely dining experience all around. Excellent food outside on the cute, cozy patio with attentive & helpful service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a large party of 10. They had our table ready and had fast and great service.
VH
VeeralH
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food and service was excellent.
BG
BookGirl
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
We have had two family get togethers at this restaurant. Good food - excellent service - not too loud. We will go again.
j
jenny
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Took our mom to a birthday brunch. Great menu, excellent service. Our waiter was so excited to bring a chocolate dessert with a candle. We sat outside in the parklet, very nice.
CP
CindyP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were amazing. Husband loved the pasta with seafood. I had the salmon, which was cooked to perfection. Our friends enjoyed their meals as well. We have been coming for years and it seems to have become better. Yes, I recommend West Park Bistro.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on March 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food & ambiance, with outdoor dining or indoor near cozy fireplace on the wall or the famous “wine room.” With Stella on tap, you cannot go wrong.
CZ
CaryZ
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The grilled octopus salad and fried calamari were excellent!
F
Felipe
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great entrees and service. The apple dessert is amazing.
R
Ruckus02
San Francisco
103 reviews
5.0
103 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hello - we we're celebrating a birthday and Ashley our server was wonderful and very professional. We had a party 8 and she was very accommodating and made great suggestions and we had a FAB time, Thank you,
BB
BrieBrie1
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
We dined outside in the parquet. The food was good but took at least an hour to arrive at our table after we ordered. The waitstaff was very nice and apologized for the delay.
RS
RSB1
San Francisco
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Wry nice outdoor seating, easy parking. Menu was diverse and very flavorful.
MK
MikeK
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Expensive. I wasn’t informed about the pre-fix menu when I made the reservation, only when I arrived.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
My husband and I really enjoyed our night out at West Park Bistro. We were fortunate to be seated in the wine cellar room, which is usually only used for functions. It was super quiet and high on ambiance, which we really liked. The service was great, as was the food. We’ll be back!
LG
LadyG
San Francisco
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Everything was delicious from start to finish / the person whom I recommended meet us there enjoyed it very much also / be back soon
S
Saltly
San Francisco
99 reviews
vip
5.0
99 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Very good crab cakes & pasta….great sea bass
MA
MelissaA
San Francisco
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’m still thinking about you the airplane chicken. Perfectly simple, perfectly cooked, perfectly delicious!
BM
BobMc
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Check out the pear and goat cheese ravioli. They also have a nice Caesar salad.
f
foodie
San Francisco
53 reviews
vip
4.0
53 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Food tastes and appearance second to none. Music not right for the quality of the food and service.
YS
YumSteak
Chicago
29 reviews
3.0
29 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Based on other reviews, I had higher expectations for this place. The food was ok but nothing special. For the price point, you can do better.
H
Hayley
San Francisco
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience4
We had lunch around 1:30 pm on a Friday. It wasn’t busy. There was one other table having dessert next to us. The service was slow. Our server had an airpod in her ear the entire time -very unprofessional. The octopus, calamari and beet salad appetizers were good. the croque madam and prawns linguine were disgusting. Both were served relatively cold and the sauce on both was dreadful.
c
csbconsult
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We choose to dine here early in an evening. West Park Bistro is one of the few quieter restaurants in the Bay Area. If you want conversation and good quality food and service, give this restaurant inside and in the back a try. Outside is noisy.
BM
BobMc
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Tried this place for the 1st time the other night. The food was excellent. We will without question be going back. The pear and apple ravioli dish was incredible, tasty and creative. I hope they never take it off their menu. Eating outside was fine, too. Although cold, the heaters worked beautifully. Definitely a good place.
KC
KateC
San Francisco
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience4
We dined on side dishes only. Perhaps if we'd ordered entrees, we might've not been so disappointed. We sent the Caesar salad back. The croutons were stale, the lettuce was limp, the shaved parmesan was tough, and the dressing tasted like plain mayonnaise. The beet salad was just okay. The cauliflower dish was pretty to look at, but tasted pretty meh. The gnocchi was just okay. The service was excellent and the atmosphere was pleasant, but we will not be coming back.
D
Diningdiva
Las Vegas
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food consistent as always. Good NYE/birthday celebration.
C
Chanda
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I ate here during the pandemic times at an outdoor seated area. It was December and cold, but the heaters was super good, in fact we had to turn them down. The food was very very good. We ordered a couple of appetizer portions and drinks to start - i must say the Cauliflower portion was enough to feed four :-) We loved it! Followed it up by a Vegan platter with an addition of grilled prawns. Everything was great, service was attentive and friendly. We will be back for sure.
CM
CarolM
San Francisco
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2021
overall4food4service5ambience5
A really nice choice for Sunday brunch. I had the lamb sandwich - it was excellent.
NB
NancyB
San Francisco
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was wonderful, attentive and friendly. The parklet seating was very warm and comfortable. Food was delicious and arrived quickly. Will definitely come back and recommend to our friends.
BF
BarbaraF
San Francisco
146 reviews
vip
4.0
146 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2021
overall4food4service5ambience4
The food is very good at this neighborhood bistro. And there's a lot of variety on their menu. Among the best items are the pistachio-encrusted goat cheese appetizer, the skirt steak and the sea bass.
G
nicaG
San Francisco
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience3
Very accommodating, clean & friendly. Service was just right for each course. Would definitely return.
F
Foodie
San Francisco
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Enjoyed our evening with friends at the restaurant. It was very crowded so the noise level made it a little difficult. Service was excellent. Food as well. Try to pear and goat cheese raviolis. They were excellent.
S
Sleepiiu
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2021
overall3food2service5ambience4
MIT was a Sunday aftern
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed a fantastic meal and wonderful service. We enjoyed an appetizer, entrees and dessert. The drinks were fabulous. Murat and his staff were attentive. Will definitely be back.
JS
JohnS
San Francisco
22 reviews
1.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2021
overall1food2service1ambience2
Fish tacos were highly recommended by the waitress. But, the tacos lacked enough fish and was was filled too much lettuce that was used to fill the taco shell. The tacos lacked flavor and were very difficult to eat without the fillings falling out.
EG
EmilyG
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love west park bistro. The food is always excellent and the service is great! Great for anything from date night to a family dinner.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Diner temperature check required
- Staff is vaccinated
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

West Park Bistro does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Postmates. West Park Bistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 453-3313.

West Park Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 583 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.