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

4 (713)

$30 and under

Californian

788 Laurel Street, San Carlos, CA 94070

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2 people

Jun 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Neighborhood gem
Charming

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.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
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
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

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

Experiences

Father's Day
May 29, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025
Join us on Father’s Day for a special celebration honoring all the amazing dads out there! Whether you're treating Dad to a hearty brunch, a delicious dinner, or just some quality time with the family, we’ve got the perfect meal and atmosphere to make his day unforgettable.
Private Party
$78.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Looking for a Venue to host your private party? West Park Bistro has amazing food, ambience, and beautiful rooms to host your event. From small birthdays to baby showers or corporate events we have many spaces perfect for you. Please email us at info@westparkbistro.com if you are interested.

Soup Of The Day$8.00
Fried Calamari$17.00
Wagyu Beef Meatball$15.00
Bacon Wrapped Dates$13.00
Grilled Octopus$21.00
Roasted Butter Prawns$16.00
Iron Skillet Mussels$20.00
Crab Cake$16.00
Fish Tacos$17.00
Butternut Squash Gnocchi$14.00
Curry Roasted Cauliflower$15.00
Pistachio Crusted Goat Cheese$14.00
Cheese & Charcuterie Plate$20.00
Vegan Platter$24.00
Fried Brussels Sprouts$15.00
Caesar Salad$11.00
Kale and Beet Salad$13.00
Mixed Greens Salad$11.00

Proteins for Add-on

Grilled Chicken$12.00
Grilled Prawns$15.00
Grilled Salmon$17.00
Grilled Steak$20.00

Entree

Short Rib Pappardelle Pasta$23.00
Spaghetti and Meatballs$23.00
Pear and Goat Cheese Ravioli$23.00
Lemon Basil Pasta$21.00
Linguine With Clams$25.00
- Large$12.00
Airline Chicken$30.00
Chilean Sea Bass$49.00
Seared Sea Diver Scallops$46.00
Lamb Shank$31.00
Black Angus Petite Filet Mignon$54.00
Soy Marinated Skirt Steak$38.00

Sides

Gorgonzola Garlic Mashed Potatoes$7.00
Sweet Potato Fries$8.00
French Fries$7.00
Garlic Fries$9.00
Baked Mac N Cheese$9.00
Bread and Butter$3.00
Steamed Veggie$8.00

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

BASIL SPLASH$14.00
Tanqueray Gin, Fresh Meyer Lemon, Muddled Basil Leaves
ELDER FASHION$14.00
Bulleit Bourbon, Elderflower Liqueur, Angostura Bitters, Orange Peel
CALIFORNIA MULE$13.00
Vodka, Ginger Beer, Angostura Bitters, Lime Juice, Mint
PURPLE RAIN$15.00
Empress Indigo Gin, Elderflower Liquor, Fresh Lemon Juice, Vegan Foamer
HONEY BURBON$15.00
Makers Mark, muddled cucumber, lemon ginger juice, Angostura bitters
BAY MOJITO$14.00
Blue Curacao, Muddled Mint, Lime,Rum, Soda Water, Simple Syrup
OAK BARREL AGED MANHATTAN$16.00
Mitcher’s Bourbon, Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Bitters
LYCHEE MARTINI$16.00
Lychee Juice, Vodka, Vermouth
POMEGRANATE MARTINI$14.00
Pomegranate Puree, Vodka, Cointreau, Squeeze of Lemon
MARGARITA$15.00
Taquila, Fresh Lime Juice, Triple Sec
- MANGO$0.00
- POMEGRANATE$0.00
- RASPBERRY$0.00

MIMOSA

BRUNCH ONLY

Endless Mimosa$24.00

FOR DESIGNATED DRIVERS

WEST PARK POM$7.00
Pomegranate, Lemonade, Ginger ale
MANGO COMFORT$7.00
Mango Puree, Fresh Lemon, Sprite
- Pomegranate$2.00
- Blood Orange$2.00
- Elderflower$2.00
RUBY LEMONADE$7.00
Raspberry, Lemonade
GARDEN SPLASH$7.00
Cucumber,Mint,Lemonade

What 713 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.0

4.0 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
4.0Service
3.9Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Peninsula
Good for groups
Peninsula
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

West Park Bistro offers "well-prepared food" and a "great staff" in a setting of "quiet elegance." Guests enjoy "amazing food" and attentive service, with highlights including a "great selection of wine" and a cozy atmosphere. Despite occasional disorganization during peak times, it remains a "neighborhood gem" for many.

713 Reviews

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Kshitij
Indiana1 review
3.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Food was bland and expensive. Drinks were diluted too
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Ronald VIP
San Francisco9 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We made a reservation for a table in the main dining room, but in fact, there was a party going on and our choice was outside(it was windy out) or in the bar. Sitting in the bar turned out to be almost as chilly as outside due to the door being open. It was very noisy, as you'd expect in a busy bar. Service was fine, there is a good selection of wine. And the food itself was good. Not the relaxed meal we'd hoped for
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Ken VIP
San Francisco173 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very good food. Very attentive service. Now have a happy hour. A neighborhood gem.
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Steve
Central Coast7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
West Park Bistro is one of our 'go to' places for well-prepared food, a great staff, and an atmosphere of warmth & quiet elegance. It is also a place where our family has hosted special events....we especially like the wine room. We always feel welcome and love this restaurant!
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Soledad VIP
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter was so attentive and polite. Made a our special ever more special. The food was so amazing and basically the entire staff were so nice.
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CheriO
San Francisco6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always have a great meal and experience at this restaurant.
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Casey VIP
San Francisco2 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Had Valentines day reservations at 7:30. Showed up 7:27, told wait was 1.5 hours. Laughed and walked away. I'll never spend a dime here and not let anyone I know go here. Horrible restaurant.
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Bob VIP
San Francisco20 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We had a 7:15 reservation on Valentine’s Day. When we arrived at 7:15, we were told it would be an hour and a half wait to sit down, even with a reservation. As someone who used to be in the restaurant business, I can appreciate that Valentine’s Day is a very busy day, but either take less reservations or learn how to better turn tables.
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Tony VIP
San Francisco1 review
1.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Had a reservation, but upon arrival was put on a waitlist stating it would be 1.5 hours for a table. Once finally seated, we were completely ignored for over 20 minutes. Nobody came by to even take a drink order. Horrible service, so we ended up walking out without ordering anything and went to Town instead. (which is infinitely better)
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Osman VIP
San Francisco1 review
1.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
One of the worst Valentines dinner experience ever. The restaurant is very disorganized on serving the food and had a lot of mix ups and delays. The food also did not meet expectations as a preset 3 courses menu. Unfortunately with such a poor experience tonight, we will not return to visit.
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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 stars by 713 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

788 Laurel Street, San Carlos, CA 94070

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Olive
Neighborhood
San Carlos
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
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
10 cars private parking lot, public and street parking available.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
James Lopez
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

Website
http://www.westparkbistro.com/
Phone number
(650) 453-3313
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

West Park Bistro

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Father's Day

Private Party

Starters

Soup Of The Day$8.00

Fried Calamari$17.00

Wagyu Beef Meatball$15.00

Bacon Wrapped Dates$13.00

Grilled Octopus$21.00

Roasted Butter Prawns$16.00

Iron Skillet Mussels$20.00

Crab Cake$16.00

Fish Tacos$17.00

Butternut Squash Gnocchi$14.00

Curry Roasted Cauliflower$15.00

Pistachio Crusted Goat Cheese$14.00

Cheese & Charcuterie Plate$20.00

Vegan Platter$24.00

Fried Brussels Sprouts$15.00

Caesar Salad$11.00

Kale and Beet Salad$13.00

Mixed Greens Salad$11.00

Proteins for Add-on

Grilled Chicken$12.00

Grilled Prawns$15.00

Grilled Salmon$17.00

Grilled Steak$20.00

Entree

Short Rib Pappardelle Pasta$23.00

Spaghetti and Meatballs$23.00

Pear and Goat Cheese Ravioli$23.00

Lemon Basil Pasta$21.00

Linguine With Clams$25.00

Airline Chicken$30.00

Chilean Sea Bass$49.00

Seared Sea Diver Scallops$46.00

Lamb Shank$31.00

Black Angus Petite Filet Mignon$54.00

Soy Marinated Skirt Steak$38.00

Sides

Gorgonzola Garlic Mashed Potatoes$7.00

Sweet Potato Fries$8.00

French Fries$7.00

Garlic Fries$9.00

Baked Mac N Cheese$9.00

Bread and Butter$3.00

Steamed Veggie$8.00

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

BASIL SPLASH$14.00

ELDER FASHION$14.00

CALIFORNIA MULE$13.00

PURPLE RAIN$15.00

HONEY BURBON$15.00

BAY MOJITO$14.00

OAK BARREL AGED MANHATTAN$16.00

LYCHEE MARTINI$16.00

POMEGRANATE MARTINI$14.00

MARGARITA$15.00

MIMOSA

Endless Mimosa$24.00

FOR DESIGNATED DRIVERS

WEST PARK POM$7.00

MANGO COMFORT$7.00

RUBY LEMONADE$7.00

GARDEN SPLASH$7.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does West Park Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is West Park Bistro restaurant rated?

Is West Park Bistro currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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