Le Parc Bistrobar

Amazing Staff and delicious food!Ambience was lovely and especially our host who took care of us throughout the evening. Would be back for more.

What's that?" said Ron, pointing at a large dish of some sort of shellfish stew that stood beside a large steak-and-kidney pudding."Bouillabaisse," said Hermione."Bless you," said Ron."It's French," said Hermione --J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireA beautiful room, tasty French food, solid wine list; one cannot go wrong at Le Parc Bistrobar Met up with a longtime friend, business colleague and fellow yelper a few months back and we enjoyed this restaurant's happy hour very much. It was Salesforce Week so a lot of restaurants were full. Plus the financial district has lost more than a few sit down places. So after walking a few blocks, we found Le Parc and they had many tables free, some with lovely views. We shared several starter plates, particularly enjoyed the fries and soup, plus a lovely Côtes du Rhône by the glass. Service was friendly and professional, plus again the room is gorgeous. Located inside the Galleria Park Hotel but with its own entrance, restrooms are located away from restaurant inside the hotel. Recommended!

Le Parc bistro is attached to a hotel. It really gives off old school classy vibes with dark wood walls and white cloth tables. The service is 5 stars excellent. The bartender even leaves the bar and talks to the customers making sure they like what they are drinking. The waitresses really try to connect with you and are super friendly. It's expensive but not overly expensive. The atmosphere does scream date night. And possibly fancy work outing.I expect this place to be busier than it is, the food quality and service is amazing. I think this is a newer place in the past year. My sole was excellent. It was so rich in flavor and juicy. Huge portion! My friend liked his salmon but I felt it was a little fishy. The salmon tartare app was very good as well and a decent sized portion. The desserts weren't overly sweet and they were a shareable size. Though my dessert said pistachio ice cream but it mostly tasted like raspberry and passion fruit. The drinks were excellent and very strong. It's $19 for a cocktail and they have an extensive cocktail menu. My favorite was studio 54 which is pistachio liquor and Midori. It's a pricey restaurant but it's not over priced based on the quality of food, service and atmosphere.

A beautiful, tasty French restaurant! Definitely order the chicken here - it's one of the most worth it items you can order on the menu. It honestly surprised me how good chicken could taste.The cocktails were also super good. Loved the espresso martini and French 75. Overall a great place to dine at for an occasion, or just a nicer day out.

4.5 STARSYou know the rich rich that you vicariously live through because you aren't ballin' or have a sugar daddy or OF money?I remember my friend posting their tab for Baumé (Palo Alto)....$1,400+ for two (before shrinkflation). And, half of it was for wine because wine pairing was apparently required and they can't even drink wine. So, basically they dropped $700 pp for the food BEFORE tip.Oh you know, just a casual weekday dinner for them.WILD.Well, the Owner-Chef Bruno Chamel of now defuct Baumé has opened an affordable French bistro in the city with most entrees in the $30s. And, wines by the glass at $13 max.Now we're talking...a STEAL from a chef who in the past was awarded two Michelin stars eight years in a row!Soft opening is Le Parc Bistrobar in the Galleria Park Hotel (formerly Gaspar Brasserie). Currently open for dinner only with lunch service to come. Starting July 15th, they'll have happy hour from 3 pm - 5 pm.Rezzies available on Toast but walk-ins are accepted (large space).M E N UFrench Bistro Cuisine using fresh, seasonal ingredients.Full bar. Corkage fee: $45. 6% SF mandate.F O O D* Tartare de Saumon: Salmon crudo, lemon, taro ($21) // 4 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/jjf93j93Salmon poke nachos with cucumbers, a dollop of citrusy foam, and crunchy taro chips (a little too thick tho). The salmon was hella fresh and buttery... such an unexpected app coming from a French bistro. * Pot Pie D'Escargot: Escargots, garlic, parsley, brick ($19) // 3 stars: https://tinyurl.com/r5uh48ekTender snails simmered in a brothy sauce and topped with [brick] cracker. It was fine but too salty and I would have preferred the puff pastry crown (noted on online menu).* Queues de Boeuf au Vin Rouge: Braised oxtail, red wine, carrots, pomme puree ($35) // 5 stars: https://tinyurl.com/bddnzz4wA rustic dish, the braised oxtails were meltingly tender in a flavorful red-wine sauce with soft carrots and crisp bokchoy. Served over deliciously rich, creamy potato puree. Simple, hearty, and satisfying. * Bavette de Bouef Grillé: 8 oz. Grilled Flap Steak w/ béarnaise sauce ($38) // 5 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/mr2fawdw--Requested medium rarePerfectly red and tender with a good sear from the grill. As flap steak can be chewy, I was pleasantly surprised at how it nearly melted in our mouths. The silky smooth béarnaise with a kiss of tang made it even more bomb. They ran out of the obligatory side of frites tho. =(* Oeufs à la Neige: Floating island, anglaise sauce, caramel ($12) // 4 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/43wyhdjyA classic French dessert - fluffy clouds of poached meringue floating over a vanilla-y sauce. Enjoyed the almonds for texture. You're basically eating air so it's almost calorie free! J/k!S E R V I C ERefined, very kind, and approachable staff. It was nice to see owner-chef's wife greeting guests at the hostess stand. Prompt food service for 5 pm dinner rezzies (in/out in an hour). A M B I A N C ESexy date night vibes with vintage fixtures and dark burgundy leather banquettes (similar to their predecessor). Two-level resto with two bars that can accommodate over 100 people.P A R K I N GHotel valet: $27 for 90 minutes + $6 for every 30 minutes thereafter. Garage next door is $7 every 30 minutes. Overall, I know a lot of people have been avoiding going to Union Square (*raises hand*)...but if you never had a chance to taste Chef Bruno's food, now you can without breaking your wallet!

A shockingly-good "casual" follow-up from the chef at Baume (when it had two Michelin stars) and Chez TJ (also, two stars). This is French cooking at its finest, with snails that are soft (not the weird mushroom-like ones you get at most places), where the salmon tartare comes with a citrus foam, and where the fish is seared so perfectly (and coated in butter) that you'll remember it a day later - not just because you're lactose intolerant, but because it was so good.So why the four stars? Well... there's limited options, and dietary restrictions are NOT accommodated - that makes for a nightmare for a lot of diners. The restaurant is still picking up, and I suspect that maybe, just maybe, this could elevate itself and allow for more options.It's clear why he had two stars (and why he was so upset when he lost them). It really is a great meal.

So let me start by saying I imagine raising my rating to 5 stars in the near future. As I understand, it was their first weekend, so this may explain a few "bumps" in our experience (no french fries, no steak, no latte or coffee - just espresso), which I am willing to write off to growing pains.Hubby, brother, and I went on Friday night. Started at the bar with some fantastic cocktails and a very friendly bartender (on the first floor). We then moved upstairs for dinner. Hubby and brother had "good" food, but I apparently was the lucky winner with my food (hence my focus). I started with escargot "pie" which was the most unique serving I've ever had. Freshly sautéed in butter and leeks, so it was light and fresh! Next, because I was going to order steak but found out it wasn't available, I switched to sole meunière which as the most fabulous sole I've ever had, anywhere. The bread service side was also fantastic and worth the extra cost.We agreed that this has the potential to be a great restaurant and will give it a return visit in the next couple of months.

Intimate classic French bistro. Great food, service and ambience. Onion tart is a must.

This is a great restaurant; it's a bit like Bouchon--great chef takes classic bistro dishes, sources high quality ingredients and executes them extremely well. The mussels, little gem salad, onion tart, frites and salmon tartare were all exceptional. The interior is really well done as well. This place doesn't get the hype it deserves because it exists in a city that values inventiveness over quality, but it's really good.

Le Parc Bistro has a great location between FiDi and Un Sq. We enjoyed the Onion Tart to start and a bright little gem salad. Entree was Sole Meunière which I shared with my friend, the size of the entree was enough to share, great suggestion by our waiter. We added a side of broccolini at his suggestion, which was well executed, crunchy but tender. The proportions were perfect for us. Love it when wait staff is on their game. He also recommended a delicious French white varietal to pair that I'd never tried before, Picpoul from Languedoc region. The food is very good, the Sole was tender and the sauce complimented this delicate fish without overpowering it. I had a taste of my friend's yummy thin crispy French fries, I'm definitely going back for those.The atmosphere is cozy with comfy banquettes and a warm glow from the subtle lighting, so important for an evening experience. It's a nice dining option if you're going to a show at one of theaters in Union Square or meet a friend for lunch in Fi Di.