Bistro Viz

5 (848)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

115 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Great for fine wines
Great for outdoor dining

The patio is tented and heated- and well-behaved dogs are welcome!
Today is our Final Final, post-regular day of business as the building owners want... and NDA!
The menu is eclectic, and seasonal, with 100% organic produce and wild or sustainably raised meats.
The concise, superbly curated wine list features over 35 wines by the glass as well as a rotating list of rarer wines by the bottle. Please enjoy your personal bottles at home; we do not open outside bottles.
To-go wines are 40-55% off restaurant prices.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Contemporary American, Californian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Website
https://bistroviz-sananselmo.com/menu/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
115 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960
Area
San Anselmo
Cross street
Belle Ave
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Bistro Viz.

5.0

(848)

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

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794 Reviews

DT
DTMV Gold
San Francisco Bay Area47 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is better than ever at Bistro Viz. The Alaskan halibut in a savory broth was outstanding. Chef Soo Young elevates seafood, especially including her scallops, to something special. The service and the ambiance are always warm, helpful and pleasant.
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Laura
San Francisco Bay Area65 reviews
4.0
Dined on 17 June 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Small but great menu and wine choices! Food preparation and presentation was a 4+.! Owner chef is deeply involved in the service and management of the restaurant as she was both our waitress Occasionally server and busboy she had one other what appeared to be regular waiter and 3 busboy /servers possibly in training. It was madly busy night. In spite of chefs divided tasks the oyster chowder, fried squid small plates , Lobster shrimp noodles and Halibut special large plates were very very good (esp fish) and in portions so generous we could extend savoring the moment the following day! We had sorbet (too large a portion and creative recipe but a bit too heavy for my taste and apple crisp - excellent clean sliced apples with great crisp topping fruit still had crunch but cooked with vanilla ice cream! Yummy! Wine list was extensive a most sll avsilable by glass. Outdoor seating pleasant but cool on a windy night so opted for inside. A bit too dark and old country in appearance indoors but cozy. Apparently frequented by neighbor diners who were familiar with both each other and chef! Street parking not a problem Definitely will return! Thanks for discovery for high end eating spot in Marino add to slim list
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Robert Gold
San Francisco Bay Area11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Probably the best place I have been to in Marin County in the past ten years. Good food, great service, everything you could ask for
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jedshelley Gold
San Francisco Bay Area92 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
unusual menu with very personalized service. Everything was excellent and a big wine list!
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OpenTable Diner Gold
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on 31 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience. Eric was great with perfect recomendations. Looking forward to going back.
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Msmaryn
San Francisco Bay Area14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one of our favorite local spots to din. Soo is warm, friendly and a very talented chef! Erich is also warm, knows the incredible wine selection and has a welcome sense of humor. We love eating on the patio in any season. You will not be disappointed! A personal favorite of mine are the fish tacos!! It's a lovely stroll down San Anselmo Ave on a warm summer night. If you drive, it's easy to park. Try it! You won't be disappointed.
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OpenTable Diner
California Central Coast2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fantastic Sunday dinner with excellent wines. Every course was done perfectly, with deep flavors and no attempt to force the combination of ingredients. The result was a beautiful and natural coming together of texture and taste. Bravo to the young female chef. The seared yellowtail with wasaby grains was spectacular!
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MVdiner Gold
San Francisco Bay Area14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Outstanding food. Our 3rd time here and each has been memorably great. If you haven't been, it's a must try.
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OpenTable Diner Gold
San Francisco Bay Area31 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a fantastic dinner; Sat outside on the covered patio on a cool night with heaters when needed. The dinner and service was great like on all the previous visits. The food prepared by owner, chef and wine expert Soo Young is always outstanding and takes advantage of seasonal produce, seafood and other proteins.We started with tempura-like presentation of fresh vegetables. The batter was very light and crispy. Then we had the Lobster Garlic Noodles. Am I glad we did! This version had very fresh lobster and shrimp with a bit of a background spicy kick that really made the dish sparkle. It was not only very good but was a generous serving. Had enough to take home for a snack or appetizer the next day. The dish was very flavorful and cooked perfectly. Also had the Big Dinner Salad that included asparagus, fennel, watermelon radishes, little gems, arugula, pickled onion and frisée. One of us has a shellfish allergy so the gulf prawns were replaced by two juicy and crisp chicken thighs. Again, very fresh produce, expertly cooked chicken thighs and a huge portion. This was a real dinner salad. For dessert we ended the excellent meal with the apple crisp with vanilla ice cream. The crisp included an extra of grilled pears on top. A nice touch! It was excellent and easily shared by two. The wine list is one of the best in Marin County and beyond. Not only is it excellently put together by Soo Young, there are over 35 wines by the glass. This makes the dinners even more exciting in that you can have different high-quality wines as you course through your meal. And if you need help deciding on a wine, just ask and they will help with suggestions to fit your palate and the meal. Both Soo Young, the chef and wine expert, and Erich, who does most everything else are excellent, friendly and hosts. They clearly enjoy what they are doing. A restaurant to have dinner any day of the week or for special occasions. They will make it special for you💫
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AaronM
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
3.0
Dined on 14 April 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was not cooked well, the outer layer was crumbly and delicious but was undercooked inside.
Bistro VizResponded on 14 April 2024
Hi Aaron- Is it possible you're reviewing a different restaurant? You had the salmon and flat iron with a fennel salad- none of the dishes has any kind of crumb, or any kind of "outer layer"
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Contemporary American, Californian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Website
https://bistroviz-sananselmo.com/menu/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
115 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960
Area
San Anselmo
Cross street
Belle Ave
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.