Best French Cuisine by hummerh2o on 12/12/2007 via Citysearch
Exceptional service. We recently had our anniversary dinner there. The duck was juicy, tender. We were seated promptly and great house wine. Our friends came later to join us and a table was set up right away. The food came…

Disappointed Customer by clangerinsf on 6/1/2007 via Citysearch
I was very disappointed in Bistro Vida, especially since it was recommended to me by a friend. \r \r First, the service was horrible. Having worked in the food industry, I understand the stress when you don't have enough wait staff (at…

A piece of France in little Menlo Park by coco35 on 5/18/2007 via Citysearch
I don't understand any of the negative reviews below. Bistro Vida is a GREAT find. I feel transported back to a quaint Paris neighborhood every time I dine there (although the place does have a little NY trendy edge feeling about it as…

Best French food I've had! by ronage on 4/6/2007 via Citysearch
This is my second time eating French food EVER, but I'm shockingly surprised at the previous comments. I took my girlfriend there for Valentine's day for a late dinner. Good thing. The place was buzzing and busy! We found it very charming.…

Average, but not memorable by kaodot on 1/14/2007 via Citysearch
I can't say they did a bad job - the pork chops were especially tasty, but the rest of the food was not distinctive or memorable. Not bad if you're just looking for some place to eat (the atmosphere is pretty nice) but the prices are a…

Good place for a quick lunch by daniele l on 8/2/2006 via Insider Pages
Vida Bistro has a good vibe for a quick, casual business lunch in downtown Menlo Park (not that many good other choices around there!) It's a good mid-point between full blown white-table-cloth lunch and fast food. My only complaint is…

Don't waste your time or money by sfcitymagic on 7/1/2005 via Citysearch
Wanted to try it out with a girlfriend on a warm summer evening. Started out wonderfully, seated in an open doorway at a not too small table. Wonderful breeze. Swiftly dropped into disaster. Seems they give men large cocktails and women…

Excellent European-style cafe by Lisa H on 6/23/2005 via Insider Pages
This small, independent restaurant is one of the great highlights in downtown Menlo Park. The owner is always friendly and the food is delicious -- I am partial to brunch on the weekend. Sidewalk seating is a plus on nice days ... you…

Try someplace else by cheerio84 on 1/31/2005 via Citysearch
One of my worst experiences in Bay Area dining - from the shockingly slow service (appetizers arrived an hour after ordering) to an inattentive waitstaff to a penne dish described by my dining companion as akin to overblown "tuna…

Puts Left Bank to shame by Chris D. on 4/29/2004 via Judy's Book
It's just two doors down, but Vida takes the ersatz "french bitro in america" vibe of Left Bank and makes it a real, warm, personal, one-of-a-kind experience. Great interior space, excellent service, consistently well-executed food, and a…

Best in the Area by kamorris on 1/21/2003 via Citysearch
This is my favorite restaurant in the area! I had my birthday celebration at Vida, and it was great. Definitely try the frites, the steak with the green sauce...all very good!

get some flavor by goodfoodsearcher on 11/7/2002 via Citysearch
Specials are supposed to be good, right? - the freshest catch of the day or the innovative dish?? Not so, here - the beef stew special was horribly put together. It was too bland and please, stop using frozen peas and carrots. The pate…

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