The Park Bistro & Bar - Californian restaurant in Lafayette - 3287 Mount Diablo Blvd, USA

The Park Bistro & Bar in Lafayette, California, offers a delightful culinary experience, especially with their dessert, the Chef's Chocolate Tart. This masterpiece combines a rich chocolate tart shell with a lusciously smooth chocolate mousse. The addition of a salted caramel ribbon creates a perfect balance of sweet and salty, enhancing the overall flavor profile. The raspberry coulis adds a tart contrast, cutting through the richness of the chocolate and caramel. The presentation is exquisite, with a delicate gold leaf topping that not only adds a touch of elegance but also a subtle texture. Every bite of this dessert is a journey through contrasting yet complementary flavors, making it a must-try for any chocolate aficionado.

Been here twice. Both times my servers were friendly enough but gave poor service. Inattentive, leaving drink glasses empty (to the point you have to get up to flag them down), leaving finished plates sitting far too long on the table. Bartender switched TV channels without even basic bar etiquette (or situational awareness) to look or ask if anyone was watching what was on (I was). Today, not even offered the option of seeing a dessert menu. Managers, your servers are losing sales for you, FYI. This guy fancies himself quite the tip-top bartender, but he has not even mastered basic service skills. While not exactly "fine dining," it is an upscale spot. Lunch for one $37. I would expect your servers to get training in food service basics. You don't leave drinks empty. You don't leave dirty dishes sitting for your guests to stare at, and you don't throw drinks down "wherever" on the table. Drinks go on right (not on left, not across the table), and water goes outside (other drinks to its left). All three gaffs made today. Your food is great, but that's not enough to keep guests returning. Service is equally important. Your hostess sat me at one of the worst seats on the house- a bar hightop, tons of loud foot traffic constantly going by (as people audibly were grousing about how sick they've been), cold sitting by the windows (when there's plenty of tables near your cozy fireplace). Just because it's a "table of one" doesn't mean seat them at worst spot. You can follow that policy, but then you get reviews like this. Oh, and the worst table I was led to...it had been set with silverware, but it hadn't even been wiped down after last guests... the sticky telltale drink rings were obviously visible. Come on, man. Do better. And as I left, your dippy, hostesses didn't even have the courtesy to say "thank you" or "see you next time." Another good reason not to bother coming back.

Best spot for filet mignon or beef in town! The braised short rib is a must, full of flavor, tender, and perfect portions. This is the only restaurant around that serves filet mignon, and it is made to perfection, especially with the side sauce options. The truffle mac and cheese is also a must. All the staff are friendly, helpful with recommendations, and elevated the experience. The atmosphere is romantic and comfortable. Also family friendly! The restaurant is inside of the hotel, limited parking in front but plenty in the garage at no cost. A large indoor dining area with some covered outdoor dining as well. Prices are reasonable for the quality and service. It did take a while to get our food but was worth the wait. Really loved the mocktail options! I'm definitely planning to frequent this location and would highly recommend it!

I am staying at the Lafayette Hotel and Spa and for my last day, I was interested in trying out the dinner at The Park Bistro, which is the restaurant at the hotel. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to find a vegan dinner option for myself on the menu that had substance. The manager and chef put an amazing meal together for me, where I practically licked the plate clean, it was so good! I personally thanked the manager and chef for such a fantastic dinner that should be a menu option! What a special place!

Being an accompaniment to the prestigious Lafayette Park Hotel means living up to esteemed industry standards, and The Park Bistro & Bar does just that! AESTHETICS: Cozy and Quaint. The French-American Old World charm is consistent throughout. The structure and furnishings are well maintained, and the place is immaculately clean and tidy. You can see the attention to detail: crisp, clean, perfectly placed table linens, and place settings, furniture spacing… SERVICE: The staff was so friendly and accommodating. Food service was pretty slow our last visit. I blame Covid and staffing shortages. Our server Louis more than made up for the delays with his charming personality. FOOD: Yumm! We enjoyed dinner the evening of our stay, and breakfast the next morning. Service was slow both meals, but the food was delicious. I will order the cheese plate EVERY TIME! The artesian toasts, honey, jam, and gourmet cheese was a very high-end quality. It paired perfectly with my sparkling rosé. As for breakfast, the Park Omelet gets a gold star. The French toast was delicious as well, but more of a sweet dessert than breakfast. I could only eat one of the two slices. DINNER Me: Cheese Plate, Caesar Salad, Rosé wine, Park Burger (bacon, avocado), Rhône wine, Crème Brûlée Hubs: French Onion Soup, Mary’s Chicken, espresso martini BREAKFAST Me: French Toast, Park Omelet Hubs: French Toast, Eggs over easy

Park Bistro is a very quaint and classy restaurant tucked inside an upscale hotel. The food is made with fresh seasonal ingredients, it was very good. The service was also good, but I found myself looking for the server before they were checking on us. They have a great bar too.

My wife and I enjoyed the food that was prepared, for dinner the main course for both of us was cooked perfectly. While the restaurant is not the biggest and has a bar to one side, the atmosphere was not loud or cramped.

What a wonderful experience. We got a brand new kitten, and the staff allowed us to eat Lunch on the patio, with her. In addition our server was kind and sympathetic. The food was amazing. The ingredients were fresh, top quality and the presentation of the dishes was well thought out. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone interested. In addition the Hotel staff was very accommodating , even though we were not staying in the hotel. We parked in the underground garage, and were delighted to find three electric car chargers.