Paseo: A California Bistro

Paseo: A California Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Warren

   Los Angeles3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 5 April 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely spot. Food was spot on. Only blemish was service as waiter failed to pour an ounce of the wine we brought to dinner (paying corkage). Will eat here again.
   

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   dawn VIP

   San Francisco11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 30 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food we had was very good, as was the service and ambiance. The front dining room was busy but we could hear one another and the pacing of the courses gave us time to enjoy each one without feeling rushed or waiting too long. Staff was very friendly.
   

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   Michael

   San Francisco38 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 20 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We went to El Paseo on a Wednesday evening for my 60th birthday and it far exceeded our expectations. The food was amazing everything we had was delicious, the little Gem salad was excellent (perhaps it could have used something a little sweet like pears or candied walnuts). The halibut ceviche was the best we ever had - it was so good perfect combination of salt and sweet with mango, avocado and tomato served with fresh crispy tortillas SO GOOD, if that's all we ate I would have been happy for coming but then they served the most perfectly cooked New York Strip steak. We couldn't have the red wine pomegranate reduction because it came with cream - but the waiter or the chef figured a work around and served us the sauce on the side w/out the cream and it was delicious. The side of fries was huge crispy and a perfect complement to the steak. We plan on going back more often after that meal - would highly recommend giving it a try !!!
   

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   Novatofoodie

   San Francisco5 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 16 March 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Very meh. Service was friendly, but a bit slow. Had appetizers, a mocktail, all ok, but a bit blah. Never good when we needed to ask for salt. Entrees looked great, were very decent. Had a glass of wine each and dessert. Over $200. IMHO, not worth the price.
   

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   Jean

   San Francisco6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 12 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We love Paseo! For a special evening (I just went for my birthday) or a casual meal in the bar, it is our Go To restaurant. The environment, both inside and out, is cozy and beautiful. The staff is super friendly and helpful. The food is fabulous! Parking is easy. Everything about is just right.
   

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   Christine VIP

   San Francisco65 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We loved our dinner at Paseo last night. The back room is so cozy and romantic. We enjoyed our meal and the fabulously discounted bottle of French Pinot Noir that paired perfectly. Service was terrific! We look forward to a return visit.
   

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   Deborah

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We went for dinner on Valentine’s Day. The restaurant is really nice. It’s tucked away with this beautiful brick walkway/walls. It gave a bit of a European vibe. I liked how the bar and dining areas are separated. The staff were great and the food was even better. It was a beautiful Valentine’s evening. 10/10 would recommend and will be going back!
   

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   Stephen

   London3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 13 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My wife and I had an overall terrific experience at Paseo, dining at 7PM on a Wednesday night in February 2025 in the main dining room. The room was about half full, and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. There was pleasant chatter and soft background music, but, refreshingly, it was easy to carry on a conversation Our server, Maya, was cheerful, knowledgeable about the menu, and very efficient. She helped us select their house made Parker rolls, the night’s special crab cake (to share as a starter), the duck breast, and the pork chop. All were delicious, and the portions were generous. Quite by accident we were there on a “Wine Wednesday” which features many bottles at $36 and others hugely discounted. We chose a Pays d’OC Comtesse Marion Pinot Noir which went very well with our entrees. We were too fully for dessert, but the choices looked attractive. Maya took very good care of us which added to our appreciation of the meal. Highly recommended!
   

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   Rick VIP

   San Francisco47 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 13 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Appetizers are varied and tasty. Cocktails are numerous and good. Wednesday wine selection was good and discounted. The meals were good, but the pork chop won the night. Our waiter, Kip, was attentive and informative about the menu and guided us well. Definitely going back. A great place for a quiet, nice, relaxing, upscale dining experience.
   

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    Richard

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    My wife and I had an extraordinary dinner yesterday evening at Paseo. Access to the restaurant is down a charming cobblestone path, the interior is beautiful, and table spacing allowed for quiet conversation. Our server (Mia) was attentive without being intrusive, and was friendly, knowledgable, and efficient. Menu options were all so appealing we had difficulty choosing, which is a good problem to have. The food was other-worldly. We plan to go back as soon as possible.
    

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