Bistro Vida Menu
Bistro Vida, a French restaurant located in Menlo Park, CA, offers a delightful dining experience with a wide range of menu options. Known for its excellent food, reasonable prices, and solid service, Bistro Vida caters to various preferences, including many vegetarian options. Customers rave about the mouth-watering mussels with french fries, tender and sweet, perfectly cooked to perfection. The outdoor seating provides a comfortable ambiance, perfect for gatherings or special occasions. The owner, Ali, is praised for being friendly and accommodating, adding a personal touch to the dining experience. With delicious dishes like Gnocchi A La Parisienne, Moules Frites, Caesar Salad, and Salmon Grill, Bistro Vida promises a memorable culinary journey. Don't miss out on the opportunity to indulge in exquisite French cuisine at Bistro Vida.
Hors D'oeures
Huitres
⁄ dozen oysters du jour
Tartare De Thon
Ahi tuna, ginger, chives, yuzu
Calmars Frits
Fried calamari, aioli mayonnaise
Coquilles
Sautéed sea scallop, garlic, white wine, herbes de provence
Escargots À La Bourguignonne
Burgundy snails, parsley-garlic butter
Soupe À L'oignon Gratinée
Caramelized sweet onions, beef jus, country bread, guyère
Pate De Campagne
Country pâté, radishes, cornichons, baguette
Assiette De Charcuteries
Prosciutto, saucisson sec, pâté, olives, cornichons
Tartare De Boeuf
Hand chopped fillet, egg yolk, cornichons, caper berries
Olives Marinées
Warm marinated olives
Assiette De Fromages
Selection of three artisanal cheeses, toasted baguette
Fondue Aux Fromages
Gruyère & emmental cheese
Laitue
Bibb lettuce, fines herbes, dijon vinaigrette
Cesar
Hearts of romaine, croûtons, parmegiano reggiano
Chevre Chaud
Mixed greens, warm goat cheese, roasted beets, champagne vinaigrette
Tomates Et Burrata
Tomatoes, arugula, basil, burrata cheese
Salades
Fruits De Mer
Moules Frites
Mussels, sauce marinière, parsley, french fries
Clams Frites
Clams, sauce marinière, parsley, french fries
Sole Meuniere
Fillet of sole, beurre noisette, haricots verts, roasted fingerling potatoes
Saumon Grille
Grilled wild salmon, beurre blanc, seasonal vegetables
Risotto Aux Saint Jacques
Seared sea scallops, asparagus risotto
Bouillabaisse
Provençal fish stew, tomato-saffron broth, croûtons, rouille
Linguine De Palourdes
Linguine pasta, manila clams, cherry tomatoes, garlic, white wine
Poulet Roti
Roasted free-range chicken, haricots verts, mashed potatoes, herbed chicken jus
Coq Au Vin
Red burgundy braised chicken, lardons, mushrooms, pearl onions, egg noodles
Cassoulet De Toulouse
Duck confit, toulouse sausage, white beans
Pork Tenderloin
Roasted pork tenderloin, caramelized onions, crème fraiche, potato gratin
Lamb Chops
Grilled new zealand lamb chops, demi glace sauce, roasted potatoes, asparagus
Boeuf Bourguignon
Beef stewed in red wine, pearl onions, baby carrots, mashed potatoes
Steak Frites
New york strip, sauce béarnaise, french fries
Filet Au Poivre
Filet mignon, asparagus, potato gratinée
Vida Burger
Roasted red bell peppers, gorgonzola, french fries
Couscous
Couscous, merguez sausage, harissa sauce
Gnocchi À La Parisienne
Sautéed gnocchi, mushrooms, asparagus, peas, beurre noisette
Les Viandes Et Les Entrees
Garnitures
Pommes Frites
French fries
Épinards
Sautéed spinach
Haricots Verts
Sautéed french green beans
Champignons Fricassée
Sautéed mushrooms
Crémant De Limoux Brut, Domaine J. Laurens Nv
Crémant De Limoux Brut Rosé Domaine J. Laurens Nv
Roderer Estate Brut
Prosecco
cl
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label
cl
Mousseux
Blanc
Borgogne Blanc, Domaine Bernard Millot
Bordeaux, Mâcon Villages
cl
Bordeaux, Cuvée Marine
Chablis, Bernard Defaix
Chardonnay, Cannonball
Chardonnay, Hess
cl
Chardonnay, Wind Racer
Chardonnay, Zd
cl
Muscadet, Sèvre Et Maine Sur Lie
Pinot Blanc, Allimant Laugner, Alsace
cl
Pouilly-Fuissé, Thierry Guerin La Roche
cl
Puligny Montrachet, Domaine Bernard Millot
cl
Saint-Véran, Domaine De La Denante
cl
Sancerre, Domaine Andre Vatan Les Charmes
Sauvignon Blanc, Cannonball
Vermentino Di Sardegna, Aragosta
cl
Vouvray, Nicolas Brunet Sec
cl
Rosé, Domaine Le Galantin, Bandol
Rosé Blend, Angels & Cowboys, Healdsburg
Cuveé Estrelle Rosé, Côtes De Provence
Rosé
Rouge
Barolo Boschetti
cl
Bordeaux Supérieur, Saint Joseph
Bourgogne Pinot Noir
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cannonball
Châteauneuf-Du-Pape
Cabernet Sauvignon, Tobin James Notorious
cl
Chinon Rouge Beausejour
cl
Côtes Du Rhône, La Bastide Saint-Vincent
Crozes-Hermitage, Etienne Pochon
cl
Gevrey Chambertin, er Cru, Dmne. Gerard Seguin
cl
Gigondas, La Bastide Saint-Vincent
cl
Medoc, Haut Bana
Morgon, Domaine De Bel-Air Les Charmes
cl
Moulin-A-Vent, Domaine De Bel-Air Les Burdelines
cl
Proprietary Red Blend, Angels & Cowboys, Sonoma
Syrah, Tobin James Rock N Roll
Zinfandel, Tobin James Ballistic
cl
Stella Artois
Heineken
Anchor Steam
Sierra Nevada
Elysian Ipa
Firestone Walker
Kronenbourg
Les Biéres
Apéritifs De Pastis
La Tomate
Ricard, cherry syrup
Le Feu Rouge
Ricard, absolut peppar, fresh lemon juice
Le Sazerac
Casanis, bourbon, fresh lemon juice
Le Perroquet
Pernot, mint syrup
L'amande
Ricard, almond syrup, sparkling water
French
Champagne, cognac, lemon juice
The Monaco
Lemon juice, grenadine, lager
Juillet
Sparkling wine, sweet & dry vermouth, st. germain, lemon peel
La Sexe Et La Ville
Lillet rosé, lemon juice, grenadine, peychaud's bitters
Negroni
Campari, gin, vermouth
Mai
Fresh citrus juice, lillet blanc, angostura bitters, sparkling water, fresh bay leaf
Boulevardier
Campari, bourbon, vermouth
Lucca
Campari, sweet vermouth, sparkling rosé
Picon Bière
Amer picon, stella artois, orange
Apéritifs De La Maison
Les Desserts
Profiteroles
Vanilla ice cream, warm chocolate sauce
Tarte Tatin
Caramelized apple tart, vanilla ice cream
Gateau Au Chocolat
Flourless chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream
Tarte Au Citron
Lemon tart
Bread Pudding
Apples, raisins, and coconut, crème anglaise
Glace À La Vanille
Vanilla ice cream, warm chocolate sauce
Sorbet De Fruits
Seasonal sorbet
Macarons
Soupe Du Jour
Soupe À L'oignon Gratinée
Caramelized sweet onions, beef jus, country bread, gruyère cheese
Escargots À La Bourguignonne
Burgundy snails with parsley-garlic butter
Pâté De Campagne With Foie Gras
Country style pâté with cornichons and baguette
Assiette De Charcuteries
Prosciutto, saucisson, pâté, olives, cornichons
Assiette De Fromages
Selection of three artisanal cheeses
Tartare De Thon
Tuna tartare with scallions, ginger, cilantro, yuzu juice, and extra-virgin olive oil
Huitres
⁄ doz oysters on the / shell
Début
Les Plats
Steak Frites
Pan-seared ribeye and sauce béarnaise, served with french fries
Poulet Rôti
Roasted free-range chicken with green beans, herbed chicken and french fries
Veau Marengo
Veal stew with tomato and herbes de provence, served over fettuccine
Boeuf Bourguignon
Beef stewed in a red wine sauce with lardons, pearl onions, and baby carrots, served over mashed potatoes
Poulet Paillard Grillé
Grilled chicken with roasted tomatoes, and arugula salad
Couscous Royal
Couscous with merguez sausage, chicken breast, lamb chop, and spicy harissa sauce
Mijoté De Palourdes
Penne pasta with manila clams, red and yellow cherry tomatoes, garlic, and pesto
Moules Marinière
Mussels steamed with white wine, shallot, garlic, and parsley, served with french fries
Poisson Du Jour...A.q
Fresh fish of the day
Calmars Frites
Fried calamari with aioli mayonnaise and french fries
Omelette Française
Three-egg omelette with brie and fines herbes
Laitue
Green salad with herb vinaigrette
Salade Maraîchère Au Chèvre Chaud
Mixed greens, warm goat cheese, roasted beets, walnuts, and shallots
Salade De Crevettes
Grilled prawns, baby spinach, grapefruit and avocado
Salade De Tomates Et Mozzarella
Arugula, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil
Salade Caesar
Hearts of romaine, croutons, parmesan cheese
Salade Niçoise
Butter lettuce, seared ahi tuna, red bell pepper, artichoke, cucumber, tomato, hard-cooked egg, scallions, olives, red onion, anchovy fillets, extra-virgin olive oil
Les Salades
Les Sandwiches & Quiche
Tartine De Vegetales Grillés
Grilled vegetables on peasant bread
Tartine Italienne
Tomatoes, mozarella, and prosciutto on peasant bread
Croque Monsieur Ou Madame
Grilled ham & cheese sandwich on texas toast with sauce mornay "madame" served with a fried egg on top
Vida Burger
Roasted red bell peppers and gorgonzola
Sandwiche De Steak
Arugula, caramelized onions, baguette
Sandwiche De Concombre Et Brie
Cucumbers, brie, olive tapenade, baguette
Sandwiche De Poulet Grillé
Grilled chicken, roasted bell peppers, ciabatta
Quiche Lorraine
Bacon and cheese custard tart
