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Bon Vivant Restaurant
(Now Closed)French Restaurant$$$$
University South, Palo Alto
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Mike WinstonJuly 24, 2014Yes, service can be slow, but all of the food and wine was delicious. Don't miss the French Onion Soup or Beef Tartare and read all about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more
Sheldon WeintraubOctober 13, 2014It was refreshing to dine at Bon Vivant and discover some really innovative cuisine in Palo Alto. This spot isn't the busiest (yet), but the food is superb, so enjoy it before the mob discovers it.
Jetset ExtraOctober 10, 2012The chilled melon soup with charred prawn could be well worth a visit to Bon Vivant; however, since all produce comes from the local farmers’ market, this house special changes with the season. Read more
Kat 🐱December 6, 2015Very friendly service. It's a nice and quiet place for brunch. The smoked duck benedict and smoked salmon crepes is okay. But their coffee and creme brulee are great.
Really like their updated lunch menu. Good variety and they turned it.around quickly.
Monique ZiesenhenneJuly 11, 2011Crepes and other French lunch items. Felt like a very "ladies who lunch" place w/delicious, not-too-huge plates. Read more- Check their FB page and website for music/art events. Most Thurs nights are jazz nights.
Flora MorrowFebruary 1, 2014If you can afford 3 hours of your time then give this place a shot. The soufflé was forgettable.
Bev BarnettJuly 15, 2011Just don't look at the Cost Plus label on the champagne split, otherwise it's great!
Elizabeth LeeSeptember 29, 2013Won't come here again- food took reeeeally long to come out, portions were for SO SMALL, and all our entrees came out cold
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Bon Vivant Restaurant
535 Bryant St (at University Ave)
Palo Alto, CA 94301
United States
Palo Alto, CA 94301
United States
Street and garage parking available
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Tue–Thu, Sun
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–11:30 PM
(650) 485-3228
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Yes
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Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
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