Breakfast Menu "Vanessa's Bistro" Berkeley

Imaginative homestyle cooking presented through a French-Vietnamese menu of mostly small plates.

Vanessa's Bistro, 1715 Solano Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707

(510) 525-8300

Opening Hours

Friday: 4–9 PM

Saturday: 4–9 PM

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 4–9 PM

Wednesday: 4–9 PM

Thursday: 4–9 PM

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Services

Service options

Outdoor seating, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in

Highlights

Fast service

Popular for

Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Happy hour drinks, Hard liquor, Healthy options, Small plates, Wine

Dining options

Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating

Amenities

Bar onsite, Restroom

Atmosphere

Casual, Cozy, Trendy

Planning

Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations

Payments

Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments, Credit cards

Children

High chairs

User Reviews

Best Happy hour in town! Food is great. Drinks are good. Andrew, the bartender, is a hard worker and efficient. Had become one of our favorite go to places!

The food was incredible! The place is nicely decorated. The space is a bit tight and somewhat loud, but we really liked it! You may want to get a few smaller plates and share them.

We love Vanessa's Bistro. The food is perfectly well done & colorful. The bartender he is just outstanding at his job & makes killer drinks!!! Mojoto/lychee Martini absolutely to die for. 100 on the restaurant!

Service was really good. Food was superb too. I personally like my meats & seafood seared very well, no pink, no mush, no resemblance of raw so I would've been more happy with the grilled prawns if they were seared/grilled longer. I like the chewy, bouncy shrimp, lobster & prawns. Everything we tried was delicious. 50% off bottle of wine on Wednesdays. Got a 2013 cabernet sauvignon - smoothe & fruity, sweet, not harsh or sharp on tannins. Warm in there but not crazy sauna hot. Cozy. We'd definitely return! Been here a total of three times - 1st time was absolutely to die for! 2nd time was a disappointment. 3rd and last time was just okay. Not sure I'd return because of how inconsistent they've been unless we're taking out guests who specifically request Vietnamese French fusion for dinner in the area. P.S. Last visit was in 2017 & haven't been there since

Food is excellent. Neighborhood bistro that makes you feel like part of the family. First time visiting and the server came over treating us like regulars. The food came quick, hot, and was delicious. I look forward to the next visit. Highly recommend.

Drinks were delicious, Food was delicious, service was good, I had the yellow curry with chicken and im looking forward to my leftovers. Nice outdoor setup for eating during Covid.

1st time here on Wednesday the 1st if February...Sat at the bar and was greeted by Serene( spelling is wrong). Great happy hour menu...the salt & pepper tofu is my favorite 😍. Had a great time w the regulars & the staff... We will be back!

Love Vanessas!!! Vietnamese influenced bar restaurant and bar. A grate intimate small space we just happen upon looking for mojitos. We got there at the beginning of happy hour at 4pm on a Sunday and thank goodness by 520 it was busy with local neighborhood folks. Both The margarita and the Mojito were great. So we had 2. He tried the French onion soup, San the cheese nice. From my dining companion who had a cold. And then you were still a little bit hungry. So we ordered the vegetarian Pad Thai and the curry sauce with vegetables because she's vegetarian. They are both delish. Cute date place but they take reservations. So definitely make some happy hour is an absolute Quest because the drinks are even more reasonable and small plates of food. You can share Vanessa's I'll be back.