We celebrated Lola's 100th birthday here and it was a very nice family party. The party was in a blocked off area which was a little hard to have a central stage that everyone could see. The ambiance is typical hotel restaurant vibes. Plus parking was easy since it was a hotel. The food was pretty good. We had buffet style of the following: Clam chowder Roasted veggies Greek pasta salad Fruit Chicken piccatta Salmon w/mango glaze Beef strip loin w/mushroom demi Rice Assorted desserts Service was available but stayed out of sight as much as possible. Limitations on the number of high chairs, but we made do. All in all, a nice hidden place that was a fun party/family get together. read more

I probably wouldn't visit Bistro 880 again. I was disappointed to find that the mushroom pot pie I wanted was no longer on the menu. My second choice, the Impossible Burger, was also unavailable. When I said that was okay, the staff didn't offer any alternative recommendations, which made the experience feel unwelcoming. Overall, most of the staff seemed either too busy or unfriendly, and the service lacked the hospitality I was hoping for. Unfortunately, the overall experience left me disappointed. read more

The food is super delicious especially the Caprese Sandwich. They are able to modify the items for your diet. We got the pizza with no cheese and the spaghetti & meatballs, substitute with chicken. We made reservations for 7PM on a Friday and we were the only ones there dining. It was nice to watch the band do sound check. Many tables had reserved signs on it. Most people arrive about 8PM and then all the tables & the parking lot fills up. The live band was awesome & singers were very talented. For years (decades) this place has always been a fun night out. A nice alternative from the club. You can see the entertainment schedule on Facebook or Instragam, lots of different bands to checkout. It's free but charge sometimes for special events like their New Years Eve party. Free parking at the hotel. read more

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I visited this place one night with some friends. I have to say the food used to be good. Went back a few more times the food is terrible. Comes out ice cold chicken tenders is not the way they used to be. The fries are terrible overall I would not recommend eating here. read more

So we stayed at this Hotel because we heard they had a great band on Saturday night and the food of the restaurant was really good! We came with a big group and ordered some food before we went dancing and got the Pork Belly Sliders, the Flatbread Hawaiian & Crispy Calamari! All were very very good! The service was great and the vibes of the live band were amazing for a hotel on a Saturday Night! If you go here you will have a great time with great food! read more

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Dang who would have thought. I'm reviewing a hotel restaurant on Yelp. Usually hotel eats are an afterthought and are just there to cater to the hotel guests. But this place feels different. When the wife told me she had her holiday dinner here, I was like huuuuhhh?? We stepped in and it was immediately a great vibe. On this 630pm Saturday, it was already bustling. The bar is very nice and welcoming, and the bartender I got was great. She always gave me a smile and did my drinks right. Esp the old fashioned. Speaking of which, the patrons here are predominantly on the older side. Which is fine. You dont expect any real trouble or issues with the older crowd. That said, I thought it was funny they still had a couple of security/bouncers at the front. Big dudes too. They had a $32 prime rib special on the weekends. Which is a fantastic value. You wont get confused by HOPR, but it's still pretty good. I'd like to see it less done, but it was still tender enough. Very delicious. Comes with wine and a cheesecake. Dancing to the oldies was great. Good times. We'll definitely come back. read more

Bistro 880 - Prime - New American Near Me - Newark, California

Veronica was an outstanding server! She had great recommendations and was very helpful. She made the experience very enjoyable. Highly recommend! read more

Bistro 880 - Restaurant Tables - New American Near Me - Newark, California

Early evening cocktail, in a quiet environment, it was perfect and the bartender, Michelle, went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and welcome!! read more

We were here for Mother's day brunch. We were the second seating which started at 12:30 pm. It was $240 for three including gratuity. There were no oysters as advertised. They ran out from the first seating at 10 am. The prime rib was well done. No medium rare available. They really blew that one. The omelet was the only thing I liked and the dessert. They have snow crab legs served cold. The rest are items you will find at Golden Corral. Never again. read more

Bistro 880 - New American Near Me - Newark, California

This place is inside of the Doubletree Hotel in Fremont. We arrived at night and it was a loud nightclub vibe with live music. Drinks were flowing, people were dancing and socializing. A real lively place. In the morning, it is a quiet restaurant that serves breakfast and has a breakfast buffet. The coffee is good and they kept it flowing. The servers were nice and checked on us regularly. We only dined here for breakfast and the food was standard fair. The standout was the bacon. It was thick and well cooked. The space is clean and well cared for just like the hotel. read more

For several years, Bistro 880 has been a regular spot for my aunts to hit up for dinner, drinks, and dancing. On few occasions, I have joined them. Venue: 4 stars. Located at the lobby floor of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, the restaurant club has plenty of tables and chairs for dining as well as bar seating adjacent to the dance floor. The staff keeps the space consistently well-kept, clean and brightly lit, even during club hours. Free parking is available in the private lot. Food: 3 stars. Below are some food items that we ordered during my most recent visit on the evening of Saturday, August 3, 2024: Pork Belly Sliders - Everyone enjoyed these Asian-themed sandwiches. The meat was surprisingly lean. Calamari - Good. They looked crispier than they were, but these deep fried pieces of squid were still enjoyable. French Fries - Excellent! Served hot and fresh with a perfect golden crisp. Fish And Chips - The servings of fish were pretty huge, but, sadly, the big pieces of fish were not very crispy, despite requesting them to be. We were disappointed by the insufficient crisp. Pan Seared Sea Bass - I replaced the Roasted Pee Wee Potato with Mashed Potatoes and requested for the Citrus Herb Broth to be put on the side in a ramekin. The kitchen fulfilled my requests, but the fish was SALTY. I couldn't eat it, so they remade the entrée for me. I was very happy with the second serving. The fish seemed considerably smaller in size, but was just as moist and flaky as the first serving. PRIME RIB Weekend SPECIAL - $31.95 Price includes Salad of your Choice, Glass of Wine, Entrée and New York Cheesecake. You can't beat this deal! My aunts go to Bistro 880 specifically for this dinner and are always pleased with it. Z tasted the steak and said that it was really good. Service: 3 stars. When my aunt made reservations for our dinner party, she was assured that her guests under the age of twenty-one would not have a problem with attendance. To our dismay, when we arrived, the hostess and our server informed us that guests under 21 would not be able to stay in the dining room. We were furious. Luckily, after some while, Head Chef Villegas got involved in the situation, moving us to a table that was still considered part of the restaurant instead of the club, so that no party guests would be kicked out. Mom was so appreciative of his rescue that she bought him a drink. Not sure who initially misinformed my aunt, but what a major fail that would have been if anyone from the party would have been forced to leave. Sounds like they need to train team members better. Ysa was our server at our new table. She was great. Bistro 880 hosts local bands on Friday and Saturday nights which what has also been reeling in my aunts. For them, it's a neighbourhood discothèque which is great...for their age group. This place is really not my scene at all because 1. I'm not a big fan of their food, 2. most of the club go-ers are senior citizens, and 3. the bands, who tend to play outdated music, are mediocre to not very good. Even the DJ will throw in old music like songs from ABBA. No, thanks. If you see me at Bistro 880, it's not because I chose on my own to go there, it's only because I am attending a party hosted by someone. read more

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The "food" at their Bistro "restaurant" SUCKS. Pretty sure it's REFRIGERATED UNTIL THEY SERVE, and then it arrives COLD A.F.!!!!! BARELY any lettuce. The "salad" in my photo had 5 lettuce leaves MAX. THEIR "southwest sauce " on said supposed salad is DAIRYFREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WTF?!?!?!?!! So a politically correct salad! And COLD !!!! even when I ordered it w mildly warm grilled chicken so you can imagine the CONTRAST. DONT GET "FOOD" here! YOURE WELCOME BUT seemingly GREAT live music programming. This salad was served on a dead night Wednesday read more

Bistro 880 - New American Near Me - Newark, California

For a restaurant in a hotel, this bistro is decent. Nothing special besides being convenient and not much food in the area around. The ahi tacos were pretty good, nothing to write home about but nothing disappointing. read more

Bistro 880 - Ahi taco appetizer and beer - New American Near Me - Newark, California

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We missed out on this year's Easter Buffet- but, we definitely secured a reservation for the Mother's Day Brunch! We have truly missed brunch buffets the past few years. Price and quality really shined through here. Having my loved ones accompany me to this experience and the entire wait team here lavish me with fresh roses, a Photo Booth and impeccable service was truly breathtaking! read more

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Always a plus for me to have plenty of parking. The Bistro is located inside of the Doubletree Hotel. Luckily we made reservations ~ I've read some reviews that say not necessary to make reservations, but on this particular night, they were hosting an event for 100 people. Make reservations! We walked in the entrance to Bistro 880 was blocked off a little confusing how to get in, but we figured it out. The sign said wait to be seated and we waited and waited and waited the gal that finally approached us , a little short, not greeting us, just asked if we had reservations. I said yes she took us to our table. Said someone would be right with us. We waited 20 minutes before a waiter finally came our way. His name was Lupe, and he was very entertaining, which made the first part of arriving a bit more pleasant. We ordered our drinks and food, and that came in an acceptable time frame. We ordered the flatbread pizza very good the margarita and the all meat. The pork sliders not my favorite just chunk of pork served inside some type of bread? Wine was decent for the price. The best part was the band that was playing. They were absolutely fabulous. The security guards were very kind greeting us. Bathrooms are located in the Hotel lobby. Very clean. If not for the long wait times, and the initial greeting as we arrived to the venue I would have given them a four star rating. read more

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So i travel for work and stay in Hilton hotels and use to eating at hotel restaurants. I ate breakfast here today, and was impressed so I figured id give the place for dinner. I was seated fairly quickly given my menu. The waiter came back i ordered my Old Fashion Wedge Salad w/Shrimp and a Margarita pizza. My Old Fashion arrived and i was surprised on how small it was. I doubt i got a Old Fashion it had less than 2 oz of liquid in it. My wedge salad arrived and about a minute later my "Pizza" arrived. I assumed the waiter would have delayed the delivery of "pizza". So, here i have my salad and pizza. Salad was excellent but could have used slightly more dressing. The pizza had many issues. I ordered a margarita pizza it cane with grape tomatoes and micro greens. It wasn't to have grape tomatoes or micro greens it was missing basil. The crust wasn't fully cooked. I would have told someone if they came by and check on me, that didn't happen. The wait staff stood around the hostess stand. I wish i could write a better review. read more

Late review. Been here a few times. Last visit was for a dinner celebration. The bistro is located inside the hotel. Tables were nicely set up. I think it was salsa night. It wasn't as busy as other Saturday nights that were not salsa night. Ordered calamari and pork belly sliders for appetizers. Ordered the prime rib special for dinner with a side of shrimp scampi. The appetizers were pretty good. The calamari seemed a small portion for $17. The sliders were not on typical buns. The pork belly were in Asian bao buns. They were good but could've been more better presentation. The Caesar salad that came with my prime rib was okay. Missing croutons tho. The prime rib was cooked as requested. The mashed potatoes were like hard rubber from the outside. I was not a fan of the asparagus stems not cut off. And the scampi was not great. The sides alone were just not edible. The cheesecake that also came with the prime rib special was probably the best thing. The service was okay. Just not attentive as it should be. I probably won't be having my own celebration here. And having a meal here wouldn't be my top choices unless it's just for the cheesecake. read more

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The food was ok, not the best in flavor. For breakfast I ordered the huevos rancheros and they were like chilaquiles? The sauce was like the tomato sauce from a can. We also ordered a burger and flatbread pizza and they didn't have pepperoni so it had to be just cheese. Burger needed more seasoning. Reason I'm happy with this place is because the front desk of the hotel refused to help me with freezing my ice packs for my breast milk and Manuel from Bistro helped me out without hesitation. It was just ice packs (no food or milk) and they were wrapped in a ziplock and he was able to freeze it for me. read more

The value of there cocktails. $17 for a Rum Manhattan and it was a giant ice cube with maybe 2oz of liquor. I guess you pay for the giant ice cube. Also when you get the dinner bill they decide what the tip should be. WTH ?? I called him out on that and they corrected the bill. Watch out! read more

I worked here in the early 90's when it was the Newark-Fremont Hilton. With the name changed, they have update the restaurant area and it looks much nicer than what I remembered. Came here for Mother's Day Brunch. They had a variety of food items. Take a look at the photo for all the buffet menu, too many to type out, LOL!!! The Prime-Rib was one of the better ones I had, very juicy and tender cooked perfectly. Good flavor au jus sauce!!! You really can't find good prime-rib at a buffet, but this is very good. The King Crab legs were over cook and chewy, but still edible. This is the reason why I didn't give this review a 5 stars. The service was great, kept the mimosas flowing. Oh you can't beat the price. read more

Bistro 880 - Mother's Day Menu - New American Near Me - Newark, California

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In town on business and stayed for 5 days. We had great service all week from our waitress, Veronica! She was tentative and carried great energy. She was very friendly and helpful with whatever our group needed. read more

What a surprise to find this lovely little scene near home. Initially came as a friends' band was performing- was surprised by how great the restaurant service was. Food was quite tasty w generous portions as well. Especially loved the Brussels sprouts & French fries. Good to see folks out on the dance floor. Second time we returned to try prime rib special- a fantastic deal. Parking is ample. Corkage is $20 Dancing & live music is free! read more

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Very cool vibe with a large open space dining area. White tablecloth place with seriously delicious food. The chicken skewers were tasty and the greek yogurt sauce was on point. The chicken wings were very large for the price. We asked for the sauce on the side which made the wings super crispy. A bottle of wine is only $35. We had 2 servers for our large table of 10 and they kept checking in on us. The live music was so fun! The dance floor was packed. I recommend making a reservation if you come after 8 pm. read more

The ambiance is nice and if you are in the mood to dance, come and enjoy dancing after a live band.

Rating based on Mother's Day brunch only. With that said...it was ok. It was our first time there and I don't think we'll be coming back next year. The food was just ok but I definitely wouldn't pay the amount we paid for. I love seafood but didn't get to try the oysters because they kept running out, likely because people were loading it onto their plate. Some even cutting in line. I am not sure what I was expecting but I think I expected a better ambiance, which led to my disappointment. The band was a nice touch. read more

Tucked inside the Double Tree Hotel in Newark CA is Bistro 880. So my friends and I decided to spend an early Mother's Day last night here and it did not disappoint. Surely make a booking coz after 8pm, the place was jam-packed! The food prices were all reasonable and the waitstaff (ours was the chinita lady was excellent. Everybody was just accommodating. There was this live band that was so entertaining and the sound system was great! It looked like a lot are regulars spend birthdays and parties here.... The dance floor was just enough in space... but when the night almost hit midnight , people were loud , shuffling and strutting. As if everybody knew each other! I would definitely recommend this place. No entrance fee too ! I could have danced all night . Thanks Bistro 880. read more

Bistro 880 - Prime rib! - New American Near Me - Newark, California

Food was delicious; huge portions. Veronica, server, handled our table of 12 eloquently & was attentive. Band played & sound was just right. Pleasantly surprised. read more

Bistro 880 - Martinis - New American Near Me - Newark, California

Surprisingly enough, there's a reason why this restaurant has poor reviews. Stayed at this hotel for work and came down for breakfast. Luckily, they offer a 15 credit for food, probably cause even the hotel management know that their food isn't worth what they're charging. Highly recommend not ordering the eggs Benedict, as the eggs I received were not poached long enough at all and the underdone mess was hidden under the sauce. The only redeeming quality of this place is the staff. They are nice and attentive. read more

The stuffed meatballs with cheese were really good. I'm a big fan of pasta so it didn't disappoint. They came to check on us regular even with a live band and party going on. The wings were also pretty good but the dessert was the cherry on top read more

Bistro 880 - Cream brûlée - New American Near Me - Newark, California

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For hotel dining this is the very best! Hilton has the excellent idea here. Awesome large menu for every taste. Great surroundings and comfortable dining experience. Wonderful service at the bar from Avonna. read more

Always a good meal. The service is very good and servers are friendly. Stayed at the hotel for two weeks and frequented the restaurant more than half the time. They could do better with pricing for breakfast as I thought that was overpriced for the buffet and only ate there once. read more

One thing I Gotta say about this place is they do have one of the best breakfasts that I've tasted besides Carmel by the sea this is very very close. Miguel makes some of the best omelettes and scrambles in the Newark area. I done had a lot but I'm always satisfied with him and I tip heavily every time I deal with him he's fantastic. He's definitely a big Boone to this breakfast buffet. Thank you sir. read more

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We were here for a birthday celebration. It was for a party of ten. We were first to arrive. We gave the name of the party and they had directed us to the wrong table. They corrected right away. We were seated at a different table. We ordered a couple appetizers while we waited for the rest of the party. Then we ordered our main course when everyone arrived. The appetizers were good. We got the prime rib special and fish & chips for dinner. i got my prime rib dinner special for $31.95 . I asked medium rare with the side of mashed potato and broccoli. With the side of shrimp scampi for and additional $12. Meat was okay but a little bland. Shrimp was ehhh. Fish was huge but tasteless. The fries was really good. The server was attentive in the beginning but then she was no where to be found because we weren't checked on. We had to look for them. It even took a while to get our dessert. It was salsa night and the live band were good. The stars were taken away due to service and some of the food. read more

This was the perfect venue to meet up with friends we had not seen in 3 years because of COVID. Before being seated, proof of vaccination is requested. This was unexpected since there are no notices even when we made the reservation. We didn't mind but it would have been nice to know in advance. Luckily we bring these as a habit now. Though it had a lot of patrons, tables were spaced so we felt safe. We started with Calamari & a Crab & Artichoke Dip. Calamari was wrapped in crispy but not too thick batter. The dip was paired with focaccia. It was served hot & was super creamy. The Prime Rib Special was too good to pass up so we all ordered that. It was a 3 course meal: house or Caesar Salad, Prime Rib & Cheesecake for $29.99. Their house red wine was a perfect pair to this. By the time we were enjoying our steaks, a live band performed. They played sets of 80s, 90s music. It livened up the place. The food, service of Rosa & the band made it a most enjoyable & memorable evening. read more

I've lived in the Bay Area the majority of my life and every time I would drive by this restaurant I would wonder if its good. I was finally able to stop by and I was disappointed. I ordered a greek salad which had barely feta cheese. The olives we actually pretty nasty (I am not a huge fan of olives so please dont pay much attention to this detail lol) Ambience: very quiet and mostly empty. The restaurant is inside the hotel. (12pm weekday) Customer service: poor, food came out about 45 minutes after the order was placed. I had to look for a waiter so that I could get a napkin. Overall: I wouldn't come back again. read more

Bistro 880 - Greek salad - New American Near Me - Newark, California

Myself, mom and stepdad went to listen to this band Patron Latin Rhythms at Bistro 880 on Wednesday Nov. 22, 2023. Wow they were awesome and sounded spectacular! They played a medley of different songs. There wasn't a single song that wasn't liked. They had the dance floor jamming. As for the Bistro 880 it self. Our waitress was very accommodating, friendly and fun. She laughed with us and danced with us by our table. The establishment was clean, everyone was running like a well oiled machine. My complaints are, the bathroom only has 3 stalls for such a decent sized venue. Didn't realize you needed reservations, so we were lucky to get a table. The menu is very limited and basic for how the Bistro presented itself. The food is also basic and extremely over priced. My Bistro Club was $17-18 and had two thin slices of turkey meat, hella lettuce, a slice of cheese and tomato, which I did not request. The second part of the stacked club was just bread with lettuce nothing else. The mayo and mustard was on the side so that turned me off. I didn't bother using it because the sandwich would have fallen apart. So I ate a dry, lack luster sandwich. Any sandwich shop locally is tremendously better, meatier and cheaper. Which also comes with chips and a drink included and condiments inside the sandwich. So in conclusion, make reservations, eat before you go or bring a lot of money with you, expect to wait in a long line to use the bathroom. Other than that, you will have fun if the band is good. I give my entire first impression and experience 7/10. read more

What a weird experience. I don't know if it's suppose to be a fancy dinner experience, a night club, or a brothel. I feel like we got a bit of all. As far as the food...the spaghetti and meatballs was bland. Even the cheese in the meatball couldn't save it from being an under seasoned ball of ground meat. As for the fettuccine alfredo, never had one I wouldn't eat again until tonight. The noodles were cooked fine. The Alfredo sauce was so thinned out it couldn't coat a noodle with any type of flavor as you would expect. The sauce remained in the bowl as almost a soup. I have never had chicken so dry. Like even Applebees beats this chicken Alfredo, by a landslide. We also ordered a steak, medium rare. It arrived medium well. When I went to find our waitress to let her know she said she would come by. Immediately upon coming to the table without looking at the steak she said it was medium rare. I encouraged her to look by showing her the meat and she said ok. She ended up bringing another steak that was RARE. Like mooing rare. Delicious though so a small sliver of redemption but definitely not enough to ever bring us back for the amount of money. read more

We arrived, had a reservation, not needed as no one was there, and were seated. Waitress came about 10 minutes later said she was having bread brought to us (never arrived) and took our cocktail order. My husband ordered a Grey Goose martini straight up and when he got it he returned it as it was basically ice water with a splash of Goose. I didn't order a cocktail. Second one came. Wasn't much better. He got a third and it was ok. He wanted the roasted chicken, but she said wait was 40 minutes, he opted for pasta. I had the Sea Bass which was very good and we shared the brussel sprouts. Service was poor considering no one was there and we ended up walking to the front to pay our tab as the waitress didn't bring it to us. Not returning for $155 we will find a better place. read more

Love the music, no drama adult people being adult like. Service is world class with a smile!

Service was super slow and bad, even though there were very few customers. Food was only OK, a bit salty. The prime rib special was a great deal, though! read more