My wife and I wanted a quick overnight getaway and decided to stay at the Lafayette Park Hotel. During our stay, we had dinner and drinks at The Park Bistro & Bar restaurant, and it was outstanding. The atmosphere was relaxing, the service was great, and the food was excellent. I ordered the salmon, and my wife had the filet. Both dishes were cooked perfectly, and I ended up helping her finish the filet because it was just that good! If you're local and looking for a great dinner spot, I highly recommend giving The Park a try. It was the perfect combination of a great meal and a relaxing getaway. We'll definitely be back. read more

The Park Bistro & Bar - New American Near Me - Lafayette, California

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I was really hoping that we found our next regular go-to spot since the Park Bistro offers happy hour every day...but this missed the mark, by a lot. Parking is free, the outdoor space is nice, and we were quickly seated. After that, it was all down hill. We ordered off the happy hour menu - caesar, cheese plate, shishitos, sliders, and a couple of drinks (none of the specialty cocktails are on happy hour). The beers were the best thing, then the shishitos. Our cheese plate was completely INEDIBLE. You could tell that it had been sitting out for a very long time because the cheese was sweaty and some pieces were MOLDY - like the edge piece of a hard cheese after it's been in your fridge for a while that you cut off and throw away. The grapes were shriveled as well. Not sure how this is acceptable to serve. Supposedly it was made earlier for room service. All they did was take it off the bill and barely apologized - we were in a hurry since it took about 20/25 minutes for everything to even come out and could not wait for them to remake it. Idk, it was appalling and I was hoping for more restitution. Will not be recommending. read more

The food and service were amazing. The staff were very attentive and courteous. Nice having a short walk from our room to the Bistro. read more

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Pork bistro, one of Diablo Valley's best secrets. Great atmosphere great service, wonderfully comfortable seating near the fireplace or just at the bar with all the other local patrons. Marissa the bartender is top-notch and she'll remember your name after you spent time in there. Martini and Andre the Managers have a great team. read more

This place was great! Food, service and ambiance were top notch. Immediately greeted and welcomed by friendly staff. The bar area looks fun but was small and packed. We were seated in the middle of the room in a half booth style table and felt the space was generous, and didn't feel overly crowded. My family and I tried the crispy calamari and crab toast appetizers which was definitely on point, the toast was probably my favorite. For the entrees we got the short rib, pork chop and filet mignon. Everything was delicious and cooked to perfection. The steak was simple but a perfect medium rare. Didn't get to try dessert but will definitely next time! We will be back again. Would recommend you all give it a try read more

Lovely quick lunch with a coworker in the bistro. We sat in front of the fire and enjoyed a lovely lychee based mocktail, French onion soup and the crab melt. The soup was piping hot so the cheese was super gooey. Great service and tasty food in a very cozy room. It was pretty busy but there was no impact on the service. We walked over from the office and can tell you there is plenty of street parking and valet is available too. I really need to come here more often! read more

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Bougie vibes. But still cozy. It's a go-to as a local, and from what I hear of those you stay there, it's all good. I adore all the staff. They are very attentive and lovely. Food is always on- point. And Max, makes vicious cocktails. I just had a "stay-cation" myself to make sure. I agree. All good. read more

The Park Bistro & Bar - Don't make me "Blush". But do. - New American Near Me - Lafayette, California

Food, service and ambiance are on point! Octopus, Calamari and my steak were fresh and cooked to perfection! read more

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Was excited to eat lunch at the Park Bistro for Christmas Eve. When I arrived, the hostess said they have a table for us in the patio. I asked if there was availability in the dining room but she kept pushing for us to sit in the patio. She escorted me to the patio to convince our party of sitting there, and I said no, we really prefer the main dining room. Then she asked if we wanted to sit at the bar dining room. I said, no, we prefer the main dining room. Finally, appeared to give in and said she would set-up seating for us in the main room. Thinking she was doing us a favor and squeezing us into a crowded dining room, the room was filled with empty tables. Feedback Park Bistro, sit your guests in the main dining room before offering the patio. That should be the last option for guests to be seated unless requested. The food was ok, but after experiencing so much trouble in getting seated, so many thoughts of why we were 1st encouraged to sit in the patio... read more

A venture to the old world where the dining room was like an study with a fire place roaring, book shelves with leather bound books and nearby a bar with the new fangle big screen tv broadcasting sports and old men drinking. I had the squash and pumpkin seed soup and Park Melt sandwich with a small green salad. The soup was served nice and hot with a splash of balsamic vinegar, it gave a more elegant taste and presentation. My accompanying green salad instead fries provided balance to my plate. It was a fresh mixture of green lightly dressed. The star of my meal, Park Melt was served a petite sandwich, definitely not a slider, a toasted thick bread, well buttered, folded in half stuffed with crab meat and cheese. It was a nice taste. I could enjoy more, quantity wise. Overall, a pleasant meal. read more

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OMG! We had the best time here! I needed a central location for a family gathering and Lafayette, CA fit the bill. After reading Yelp! reviews, we decided to dine at The Park Bistro & Bar so I made an 11:30am reservation for 5. None of us had been here before and all live about an hour away. Upon turning into the property via their driveway, parking was confusing and available but not immediately obvious. Unbeknownst to us this is a hotel, restaurant & bar so the first area seen is the hotel check-in drive. I made the mistake of turning left which exits the property but I was able to turn around, in tight quarters, to head the other direction which is hotel parking where I met the rest of my party. We stood in the middle of the parking lot looking for the restaurant entrance but only saw one designated as "Handicap" so lacking any other indication, entered there and found ourselves at the hotel front desk and were immediately engaged by Beth who told us everything we needed to know including some of her favorite entrees. When we entered the restaurant, we were soon lead to the dining room where we were seated in a large, half-moon booth that extended into the interior courtyard. Shortly thereafter we were greeted by our waitress Jolene who turned out to have a hilarious sense of dry humor which we all enjoyed immensely throughout our lunch. Everything we ordered was interesting and tasty. Absolutely no complaints here! We will be back! read more

The Park Bistro & Bar - Loved our sunny booth! - New American Near Me - Lafayette, California

Came here for happy hour and it was great! It was pretty busy but staff were attentive and friendly. It's alil darker inside at the bar area but they do have a smaller outdoor area and dinning area which looked great, even with fire pits outside! The sliders on the HH menu were great, juicy, simple, but delish! The fires had a great crunch but soft inside, garlic fries could have been more garlicky rather than cheesy with the Parmesan. The Cesar was a large portion for HH and just about your average but good! read more

The Park Bistro is my home away from home. My wife and I were regulars since 2007. The food is always good. They are more of my family. The staff are wonderful people. I would like to give a big shout out for Monica, who is attentive and versatile in all her duties. Keep up the good work everyone! read more

I have had great and mediocre meals here in May 2025 and November 2025. The service can be the same too! It just depends! Our first meal was at the bar and it can be really loud but energetic! The restaurant is more subdued and quiet. But then you have to make sure you don't get forgotten back there in a booth. In May 2025, they had a different chef and plates came out for dinner with color and presentation and taste were important. Last night not so much, however we LOVED the pineapple bread pudding! Best dessert ever and highly recommend! The macchiato was also great! My daughter enjoyed the deviled egg appetizer. They have a new chef so I'm just not sure about their food now due to our dinner last night which included caesar salad with chicken(dry, bland, had to ask for more dressing and dried cheese crackers were chewy and stale) and duck entree (with a tiny dollop of sweet potatoes that was ruined with apple cider vinaigrette on it) and crab cakes appetizer. The manager was very gracious and was open to receiving our feedback on a lackluster meal and sad presentation since our last visit 6 months ago was mostly all wow! However, back in May 2025, we did also have the Salmon entree on our second dinner and it was disappointing too. It was a tiny portion and took over an hour to come out. I don't recommend the pastry sampler at breakfast, it was just normal everyday pastries you can get anywhere. There ice water tastes good. Love the cider! They have tiny jellies and jams on each table. They do not have stevia but truvia. This restaurant bar has so much potential and I hope they can find their rhythm for service, quality food and presentation to match their resort and spa experience. Best of luck and we cheer you on! Yeehaw! 4 stars for professionalism read more

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Hadn't been here in years. Was somewhat disappointed. Had a reservation for two for lunch. Easy right? Got seated 20 minutes AFTER THE TIME (and we were early so it was a half hour wait. Got seated on the outdoor patio. It was freezing. Didn't get asked or given options. French onion soup was delish, as were the crab cakes. The other food was middle of the road, though the fries rocked. Service was good. Friendly waiter with a good attitude. Not sure we will return, but others might like it. read more

Stayed at this hotel for the weekend and decided to grab dinner at the resturant. The place looks so nice! We started off with some drinks then ordered appetitezer to start. Devil eggs and calamari was what we ordered, Then we ordered the filet mignon and the braised short rib. Everything came out delicious and good service. They checked up on us to make sure we were good :) read more

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I've always been pleased with both the food, cocktails and prices at the Bistro. Today was the exception. When we ordered burgers, I asked if I could have the onions grilled. The waiter affirmed my request. My husband asked if he could substitute swiss cheese for the cheddar and the waiter said yes. We both asked for medium rare. His burger came over cooked and mine was very rare. The biggest disappointment was when we got the bill. Had the waiter told us that grilling the onions would add $5.00 to our bill or that changing the cheese would cost an additional $2.00, we wouldn't have ordered the changes. $5.00 to grill an onion is ridiculous and $2.00 to substitute one cheese for another? There are plenty of other places in Lafayette to get a burger without the surprise charges to our bill. We'll be going elsewhere. read more

Our family loves coming here for special occasions like birthdays, christenings, and small family get-togethers. The place is cozy, and the food and service are consistently good. read more

I stayed at the accompanying hotel and came over here for happy hour. The pricing was pretty good and the service was as well. I order a bourbon sour to consume while waiting for my to go order. The drink was underwhelming, and that is probably being kind. I don't recommend it. The food, however, was outstanding. I ordered the beef sliders and they were perfectly seasoned with a moist tasty roll. The deviled eggs were also good. Adding a crouton on top was a unique choice;l, and it worked well. I'd definitely eat here again, but would explore different drink options. read more

The Park Bistro & Bar - Bourbon sour. - New American Near Me - Lafayette, California

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I always have great meals here! I've been here many times, both for lunch and dinner. Their cocktails are great. Their food is great! Service is great too! I've been happy with everything I've had here so far, would definitely come back! read more

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Enjoyed a fantastic happy hour at The Park restaurant in the Lafayette Park Hotel. I've been coming here for years to enjoy a "ladies lunch" or a few cocktails at the bar. When Covid happened, things changed but I'm happy to say the food and atmosphere are back to old times! The happy hour is a great deal with some signature drinks and small bites. We enjoyed the cheese platter- 3 cheeses that change paired with quince paste, mustard, caper berries, and fruit. I wish we were told what cheeses were served but I'm guessing a Gouda, a Brie, and a sharp cheddar. All write excellent. The tempura green beans with mushrooms had a nice spice on them. The spring salad was soooo good! Full of parm, strawberries, nuts, and greens. Loved my espresso martini and not dirty martini. read more

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Love the Bistro. This has been one of our favorite spots for a casual dinner around the outdoor fireplaces for years. Wait staff is friendly and always recognizes us and makes us feel at home. Bistro Burger is consistently great choice. Unfortunately we're told the new chef has made an "executive decision" to eliminate grilled onions for the menu of additions. We get it. There's extra labor involved but we've never heard of a restaraunt refusing g this add. It really made the burger what it is. Please bring the grilled onions back! read more

Fantastic! If I had to use one word to describe our dining experience, that would be it! The remodel looks incredible--the new colors, the entrance, and the stunning bar are all amazing. Excellent job on the updates! Now, onto the food--my goodness, everything was phenomenal! We had a group of six, so we tried a fair amount of menu items, and I must say, nothing disappointed us. From the delicious crab cakes to the pot roast in a lovely demi-glaze and the succulent pork chops, it was all absolutely delicious. What an incredible head chef they have at the bistro!! The service is unmatched compared to our past experiences in Lafayette. The team at the Bistro is truly incredible. I'd like to give a special shout-out to Andre for his wonderful food and beverage recommendations. What a great experience! read more

We asked to sit near the fireplace. There was a table available, but the hostess said it needed to be cleaned and to sit at another table. Rudely said we need to order quickly. The table we wanted was already cleaned when we asked to move. A very unpleasant welcome. Waiter was nice. read more

I hate this. The Park Bistro has given us some truly delightful dining experiences. Last evening, yikes! What a disaster. I felt badly for everyone, from the service staff to the kitchen. I suspect the servers were stretched way too thin. The restaurant was fairly busy, but not packed. Still, way too slow with long waits. My husband's IPA took 30 minutes to arrive. The entire evening took way too long, but we're patient people. Once the food started coming out, it became clear that the kitchen was in over their heads. Calamari arrived sans tartar sauce, with the explanation that the kitchen ran out. Really? How about a heads-up on that? They did provide aioli when asked. When the entrees (finally) arrived, it was almost embarrassing. Hubby's roast chicken was supposed to be served with chanterelle mushrooms and kale. Neither of those ingredients were on the plate, just a soupy mess of undercooked faro (?) in unseasoned water. Ick. When we pointed this out to the server as feedback for the kitchen, he did go back to check. When he returned, he sheepishly informed us that the kitchen had been serving this dish the same way all evening. Really? And no one noticed, neither the kitchen staff nor the service staff? The roast chicken itself was quite good. But this mess should not have been served at all. If the chanterelle mushrooms were MIA, as we pointed out, then there was a "Side Dish" of sauteed mushrooms offered on the menu. How about bringing out a portion of those mushrooms in an attempt to salvage the advertised dish? Same for the MIA vegetable. Surely the Bistro can spare a few strands of broccolini offered as a "Side Dish". I am surprised that the Bistro staff let this slide. My bad for not thinking of this resolution in the moment. But then, neither did our server. I had been looking forward to a reprise of the roast duck that I enjoyed a few weeks ago. Alas, I was not spared the wrath of the kitchen. The brussels sprout slaw which was so delicious last time was a raw, vinegary disaster. Uncooked and doused in really acrid, unseasoned vinegar, how did this possibly pass muster? The earlier, delicious, balsamic sauce reduction tasted like plain balsamic vinegar splashed across the plate. Plating was also a mess, but if the flavor is good I can deal with it. Unfortunately, I struck out twice here. Even leaving was frought. We were given boxes and had to ask the busperson for a bag to carry without spilling. And yes, we always tip very generously. At least we could feel good about that. I will guardedly return, based on past positive experience. Perhaps choose a different night of the week, because the Park Bistro was running on fumes Monday evening. I know the Bistro can do much, much better. Perhaps management should refresh its oversight on staffing, food quality control, and have a tasting protocol in place? A little love from above can make a big difference in dining satisfaction. Just my two cents. read more

My husband and I had dinner at The Park Bistro & Bar for the first time. The food was amazing and the staff were very friendly. Loved the Crème Brûlée! read more

The Park Bistro & Bar - New American Near Me - Lafayette, California

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Had a fabulous lunch here recently. We sat in the gorgeous round booth that looks into the European-style courtyard. But first off, the service was truly EXCELLENT, I was so grateful for the kind professional service and their helpfulness with me finding a good gluten-free, egg-free option. I ended up with a delicious meal of a veggie burger with sweet potato fries. I was in shock that the bun with GF because it was SO soft and good, a rare find in my gf experience. Lunch was leisurely and absolutely a delight. Very impressed. read more

Love the food and ambiance at this restaurant and it is attached to the Lafayette Hotel. My wife and I stay at the Lafayette Hotel a few times a year for a staycation and every time we stay there we come to this restaurant for Brunch/Lunch. There are a few things I have to say about this restaurant so I am going to break it down: Food: 5/5 The food we've had has been delicious. I always get the Quiche. Once you get it once, you'll have a hard time not getting it every time! What I love about it, is the veggies they use for the filling changes based on the season. Then it comes out with a beautiful, puffy pastry enclosing it. It also comes with a very good side salad that includes pears and pomegranate. We also get a couple pots of tea and we love it! They also have several other options that include soups, sandwiches, entrees, etc. The price for the food is also pretty reasonable for a restaurant in this area. The Quiche in particular is an excellent value! Ambiance: 5/5 It has a very charming ambiance. There are 2 different parts to the restaurant. There is a bar and lounge seating area and a seating area that has views of one of the courtyards with a fountain. The bar and lounge area is darker and has a cozy vibe with a nice fireplace. The other seating area is light and bright and has tables and larger booths. The booths are very nice and intimate. Each one sits next to the charming, round, protruding windows. Giving a great view of the courtyard and fountain. Service: 3/5 All of the servers we have had have been very nice and welcoming. They have also made good recommendations. I would have given 5 stars to this category, but sometimes the service can be a little slow when waiting for a refill, a sauce, the bill, etc. We have been seated in a booth before and at times it seemed like we were forgotten. I rated it 3/5 because this has happened a couple of different times we have gone, even when it wasn't very busy. Overall, we love this little hidden gem of a restaurant and I would definitely recommend it! If you are planning on staying at the hotel, I also did a detailed breakdown of that as well. Hope this helps! read more

The Park Bistro & Bar - The Quiche with included side salad. Seated in the area with a fountain view. - New American Near Me - Lafayette, California

Exceptional. We celebrated a birthday and the staff went above and beyond to accommodate our requests and make it an extra special evening.

My friends and I had our book club at the Park today and it was the most delightful experience. The ambiance was perfect and cozy, the food and drinks were great, and the happy hour menu was surprisingly affordable. Or server Gavin was a king. We can't wait to come back. read more

The Park Bistro & Bar - Cheese plate - New American Near Me - Lafayette, California

Enjoyed our recent visit to Lafayette, Ca. Dined at the Park Bistro for 3 meals during our stay at the Park Hotel. Very reasonably priced entrees, attentive service and in general, the food was very good. Just wished that we were seated at the main dining room area as it seemed more quaint and quiet than in the patio area where we could hear noise from the traffic outside. read more

The food is delicious and the atmosphere is good. You can have a nice meal and the acoustics are great to enjoy a nice conversation without having trouble hearing. Service is phenomenal and the manager Andre goes above and beyond to make the experience memorable. Andre makes you feel welcome and he is incredibly accommodating to your dietary needs. I hosted a large dinner party there this evening and it was the best! I would highly recommend the Bistro. The Bistro is lucky to have a great customer service focused manager like Andre. read more

Unlike prior super visits, we were disappointed this time. The caesar salad lacked anchovies and parmesan, the pasta primavera could also use a touch of parmesan, king salmon resembled farmed atlantic salmon ( it lacked the character of king), and the dessert menu didn't offer tiramisu. read more

We ate here for lunch and breakfast during our hotel stay. The food quality, service, and value were spot on! The dining room is lovely and feels like the perfect place for any occasion. It's much more than a hotel restaurant and seems like a local favorite restaurant. Next time I stay at the hotel, I will make dinner reservations as they are full on a Saturday night. read more

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Fun spot for Happy Hour (currently 3pm-5pm Mondays to Thursdays)! We drive by this historic hotel pretty often but I never knew that there was a restaurant let alone happy hour specials. The restaurant itself is pretty large with a more brightly lit back section, but the front section has intimate dim lighting and a fireplace with couches which is also an option for seating. Upon arriving around 4:45pm we saw that The Park Bistro & Bar was pretty full and were just able to be seated at one of the remaining empty tables. We were presented with the menu including ~5 drink options and 5 appetizers all at great HH prices. I believe the house wine was $6 a glass and the appetizers ranged from $5-$8. We tried a little of all the foods and had a glass of white house wine with it. The house chardonnay was pleasant, easy drinking. Our favorite appetizers were the tuna tartare (served on a crunchy tostada chip, this was flavored well), the beef sliders (on a sweet hawaiian bun) and the garlic fries (crispy wedge-style served with ketchup and aioli). We wished that the garlic fries had a bit more garlic flavor. The mezze plate was not to our liking as the pickled vegetables were really acidic, and we found the deviled eggs to taste more like mustard than egg. Overall service was sweet if not the most skillful and we enjoyed our visit. Street parking is available along Mount Diablo to explore this local classic. read more

We went back for their buffet Thanksgiving this year and I was disappointed. Overall, it was far from how it was the previous years despite the higher price. Salads except for the ceasar salad, all tasted the same. Fruits are not as exotic. Smoked Salmon were missing all the condiments. The only thing good was the appetizer seafood and prime rib. I don't mind the hike in price if I'm getting what I paid for. For the price $130/pp and offerings, I would rather take my business somewhere else. This experience may be breaking our holiday tradition. This may be our last time unless something changes. It wasn't worth it for us. read more

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The service was excellent as was the drinks and food. I would definitely recommend it.

The Park Bistro is a perfect date spot or dinner spot with a small group of girlfriends. It has major old school mad men vibes. The food is always on point - I recommend the burger and truffle mac and cheese. The bartenders also make a mean cocktail. read more

Fabulous dinner at the Park Bistro at the Lafayette Park Hotel. It's a beautiful spot with a sophisticated lodge ambiance. The seating areas were warm and cozy. Both indoor and outdoor dining by the firepits are available. We began the evening with a delicious cheese board that included a wonderful manchego, a brie, and another cheese I didn't get the name, but it was creamy and delicious. It was served with quince jam, stone ground mustard, fruit, bread, and toasted caperberries. I will return just for the cheese board! I had a rich and delicious French Onion soup and a side order of creamy polenta. Both were fabulous! The Park has a vegetarian menu, and my girlfriend enjoyed the Organic Grain Bowl. Her hubby had the filet, which was fabulous; the side order of sauteed mushrooms was so good, too! I really loved the espresso martini; it was fantastic! The ambiance was perfect for a holiday gathering. Sara took excellent care of us; the service was terrific. It really was a wonderful night. I will definitely return soon for happy hour. read more

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So this was my first Thanksgiving meal out at a restaurant - ever - so it's a pretty high bar. Service was great - but slammed so I'm not gonna ding them - they were pleasant and efficient....just slammed. I went traditional turkey and stuffing but the rest of the table went prime rib. Soup was amazing as a starter, turkey and dressing perfect and the desert was on point. Vibe inside was very nice. I look forward to trying it out again on a "not so crazy" day. read more