Perfect to sit outdoors and watch Pleasant Hill pass by. The wine list is strong and the shrimp tacos are great, as are many of the small plates. Burgers very good as well. My wife and I have really started to like the deviled eggs. read more

The service was excellent and the food was delicious. We will definitely go back for more.

I love the Crescent Bistro. We went for St Patrick's Day and had the best corned beef brisket and cabbage that I've ever had. The sauce was amazing!!! We tried the apple upside down cake and it was moist and delicious. Not too sweet. Highly recommend checking this restaurant out if you're near Pleasant Hill. read more

TL:DR - great burger. Go Service - super friendly, prompt Parking - always tricky. Try your best Food Bbq Bacon burger - seriously good burger Bistro burger - solid brioche bun is great read more

Crescent Bistro - Bistro Burger - New American Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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Came in on a busy Saturday for so lunch with my wife and kid. Great service, ambience was awesome. I had ordered the Cuban sandwich, which I will always order if a new restaurant I haven't been to has it. The Cuban was very good. I haven't had one this good in a while. The roasted pork was tender, full of flavor, good solid ham and cheese, mustard ratios and just pressed down enough to hold the sandwich together. Wife has some Shrimp Tacos. Too bad I didn't get to try it (perhaps next time), but she ate the whole thing in record time. So it must be good. I also ordered a Sangria, I usually stay away from the fruity drinks, but this one was refreshing and strong. read more

Crescent Bistro - Cuban with soup - New American Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

The food and coffee were really good, and overall we had a nice time. We came with family for a birthday brunch after seeing great photos and reviews, and everything was going smoothly at first. However, things changed when we received the bill. There was an added fee for paying by credit card--not a flat fee, but a percentage that felt higher than expected. Unfortunately, I don't recall seeing any notice of this fee on the website, menu, or anywhere in the restaurant. We had a party of 13, so I planned to pay by credit card. Had I known about the surcharge ahead of time, I would have gladly brought cash. Being surprised with the extra percentage at the end felt frustrating and a bit unreasonable. Overall, good food and experience, but clearer communication about payment fees would make a big difference. read more

Came in for a weekend lunch. We had the tempura green beans but the tempura batter was clumped together and fell off some of the green beans. We also had the Cuban sandwich, the chicken pesto sandwich and the bleu cheese burger. All were solid. read more

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I came for the eggs Benedict and they delivered! Soup was good but portion was small. All else was just so-so. Service was slow and servers were unfriendly. Nice seating area but can get really loud. Prices are on the high side. Tons of parking since it's in a plaza but nothing close to the entrance. read more

Crescent Bistro - Crab Benedict and soup - New American Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

Enjoyed an excellent dinner last night at Crescent Bistro in downtown Pleasant Hill. We sat outside on their cute little patio and enjoyed the lovely evening. We started with the jalapeño cheddar donuts with bacon aioli. For our entrees I had the Gnocchi in Vodka Sauce and my husband has the Grilled Flat Iron Steak. They were also able to make a kids Mac and cheese for my son. Everything was incredible and we had friendly and fast service. I literally couldn't shut up about how good the gnocchi was. We love coming here for date nights! Never had a bad dish! read more

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Disappointing dinner on what was a slow Monday night. DH chose Crescent Bistro for his birthday dinner. He had rated previous entrees here in his "best ever" category ... Almond Crusted Halibut and Red Wine Short Ribs. I was not surprised when he again chose the halibut. DH began the meal with the Soup of the Day. Our server, Logan, said the soup was cauliflower, but the host who welcomed us had told us it was Clam Chowder. Logan said she had only been at CB a week and would need to check. Indeed, it was Clam Chowder with Bacon Bits. The presentation was nice ... a cup with a cute handle on a saucer. Two soup spoons so I had a taste too. The soup was creamy, not too thick. The overwhelming flavor was bacon. Good chunks of potatoes, but the clams seemed to be an after thought. With his last spoonful, DH finally found two clam pieces. DH chose the Almond Crusted Halibut for his entree. Not as he remembered. The halibut was cooked perfectly except it was short on almonds and somewhat overwhelmed with capers. The roasted cauliflower and Brussels sprouts were a bit underdone. The latter were halved and I seem to recall when DH had it earlier they were prepared as leaves. Unfortunately my Prawn Pesto Fettucine was even more disappointing. I would have sent it back, but didn't want to complain too much on DH's birthday. Even with the pesto sauce, the pasta lacked flavor ... adding salt and pepper did not help. The prawns were okay but the only way to describe the fettuccine is a "glob of pasta with thick sauce." The few artichoke hearts also lacked flavor as did the roasted red peppers. It was a nice touch to have four pieces of grilled bread ... for mopping up the sauce. Both dishes, however, were short on sauce. For our wines, DH chose a Cava and I went with a domestic Sauvignon Blanc. Both were just okay, but in fairness they were not expensive. DH specifically asked that his Cava not be brought to the table until he had his entree. But it arrived early. DH said nothing and decided to give Logan the benefit of the doubt since she was new. Dessert? One of my most memorable desserts ever was the CB Butterscotch Pot de Creme with poached pears and pecans and lovely whipped cream which was not squirted from a can. And one of my most disappointing desserts was the second time I ordered the Butterscotch Pot de Creme. At that visit I was with a friend and raved to him about the Pot de Creme. Fortunately, he ordered the bread pudding because the Pot de Creme was very runny and not thick like it should have been. Needless to say I passed on the Pot de Creme or any other dessert on our most recent visit. We had a Rubicon Bakery Carrot Cake waiting at home. I took my leftover pasta home and had it for lunch. When I reheated it, I added some water to make more of a sauce. I also toasted the leftover bread and it came out toastier and hotter than what I had at CB. We have some good memories of earlier visits to CB. Overall, prices are reasonable. Menu has some good options, but consistency with the same dish is lacking. Perhaps the difference is chefs for days of the week and also the difference between lunch and dinner. (The lunch with the runny Butterscotch Pot de Creme was the same meal where the server had great difficulty in opening and serving our bottle if Cava.) I had reached my own conclusion about future visits to Crescent Bistro and was not surprised when DH said it first: "Guess we won't be returning!" Restaurants seem to run their course, and sadly Crescent Bistro is in that category for us. read more

Went for dinner on a Wednesday and it didn't disappoint. Our server was so sweet! He made great suggestions for drinls, appdrinks, and dinner selections. We got 3 appetizers and a salad. They were all so good that we got full from th and were unable to order a proper dinner. The table also had the bread pudding and said it was delicious. We sat near the front door and it was some charm to hearing people come in and the staff saying, "nice to see you again." Those are the best restaurants to visit because you know that everyone there takes pride in what they do, and it showed in the presentations and how good the food was. Would def visit again read more

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Seriously, one of the most under-discussed restaurants in our area. Smoked salmon deviled eggs, blue crab cakes made to order. Another phenomenal meal.... read more

Crescent Bistro - Salmon deviled eggs, blue crab cakes - New American Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

Came here on Sunday evening with a party of nine people (six adults and three children). My close friend invited me to celebrate her birthday with her and her family. We had reservations considering the size of our group and were seated in the middle of the restaurant. Our server was amazing! I asked his name but it's difficult to remember so I won't butcher it. He was attentive and accommodating to our needs and requests. The entrees everyone chose ranged from chicken fettuccine, skirt steak, almond crusted salmon, and fried chicken. My entree (fettuccine) was delicious and everyone reported the same for their entrees. We passed on dessert as we had birthday cake waiting ack at the house. However our server did sneak a piece of warm brownie and vanilla ice cream for the birthday girl. Very nice restaurant located in downtown Pleasant Hill. read more

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We reserved a table indoors but asked for a patio table when we arrived and they nicely accommodated us. The service was attentive without being obtrusive. We both had the short ribs and they were divine. read more

Good little spot for a nice lunch. Came here with my mom and aunt in between Dr visits and had a lovely light lunch. The sangria was delicious and if it wasn't a Thursday I might have had 2 glasses. The shrimp was a little undercooked for my liking but the beet salad was delicious a little over dressed but again that's for my liking. The Cuban was good but nothing amazing and the bread was slighting burnt but the inside was still barely warm, I think they tried to make it too quickly, if taken the time it would have been much better as the pork had great flavor. My mom really enjoyed her pear salad which wasn't as over dressed and had a great crunch from the macadamia nuts. Our server was very warm and friendly and took good care of us. Over all it was a good lunch cute spot and I will definitely go back but will order differently. read more

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Service and ambience was great. The food (I ordered the Crab Benedict) was a little bland.

Sometimes watching dumb people is entertaining .... enjoying a beer while the waitstaff moves tables to block even their access to serving their customers is amusing! But an MIA waitress is not amusing .... just get my order right and keep the beers coming, it is pretty easy! Yeah, and I have never seen a smaller deviled egg in all my life .... would it kill them to buy jumbo eggs? Pleasant Hill deserves better .... as Walter used to say, Amateurs dude! read more

Walt from Walt's Adventures here at the Crescent Bistro in Pleasant Hill, California. This eatery has both indoor and outdoor covered dining and exceptional customer service. We were directed to our table upon entering as if we were the owners. Soon after, we gave our orders and began enjoying the ambiance. I dare say that this restaurant is perfect for date night or families who would like something different. The Crispy Chicken Salad and the meatballs with slaw, not pictured , were both delicious and satisfying. The presentations for all of our selections were crafted perfectly. The beignets were warm and, if you enjoy banana, these are for you. However, can these be called such without powdered sugar? The bread pudding was one of the best I have tasted. I wish it were, for my tastes, presented warmer. Instead of having the usual burgers and fries, treat yourself to the Crescent Bistro in Pleasant Hill. read more

Crescent Bistro - Bread Pudding - New American Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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Sunday Sept 7, 2025 2 pm. 3.7 stars. We stopped in after a 10 mile drive from Crockett for our monthly lunch date with our son. We shared food Family Style. The ambiance is sunny and lively. Whoosh whoosh as servers move quickly about the tables. Pleasant fun (to me) pumped in 70's music plays tunes barely discernible under the noise of kitchen clatter, guests chatting and an infant crying. Water and wrinkled overused paper menus are quickly placed haphazardly on our table by a friendly server and the Host. We first ordered two Irish Coffees, a Coke and Banana? Beigenets (Wife was confused when she ordered since it has banana) from our server\bartender. That lady is very friendly and diligent. Two out of three of us loved the beigenets (the bill later said we had Ricotta Beigenets.) The wife expected that Crescent Bistro would have figured out a way to somehow make the moist Banana\Ricotta enhanced pastry less doughy and more fluffy. Various servers stop by often to check on us and remove no longer needed plates. One Houdini like server snatched my silverware along with my plate without me noticing. That was quickly remedied. I expected the Irish Coffees to be served in traditional glass, so the customer can see a beautiful crown of whipped cream resting proudly atop the liquired up coffee. At Crescent they are served in standard coffee cups. While tasting delicious, I expected a more grandeur presentation for $14 a pop. Next our order of Crab Cakes (two for $9), Chicken and Waffles (it is actually one Belgian shaped waffle with 3 chicken pieces. Maybe rename it "Chickens and Waffle? :-) $22), and a Portabello Sandwich (a large dish with side salad (fries if you want) $17). The sandwich was nicely pre-cut in half for us to share and served on two plates with what looked like a bit of extra salad to make both plates more presentable. Nice touch. The three of us thought these three dishes were flavorful. I especially enjoyed seeing my son go after that chicken like Bradley Cooper near the end of the movie Nightmare Alley. We finished our meal and the bill arrives with what looks like an oily thumbprint on the wallet. I peak inside and am overjoyed! All that food and drink for under $80. I peruse the bill closely. Damn. I hate it when this happens. The bill does not reflect the around $30 dollars for the Irish Coffees. By chance I had watched "The Chosen" on Prime last night. It's about Judas Iscariot and his 30 coins. We know how that ends up. I have the waitress up the bill. Now $120.51 including tip. Crescent Bistro is a nice place with some rough edges. read more

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We dropped in for happy hour before a movie. We had reservations and there was live music in the corner but the restaurant was not crowded. We sampled various happy hour treats including Brussels sprouts. The pozole on the regular menu caught our eye. I enjoyed it, though I added extra spice for a kick. The bartender made great happy hour drinks. We will return. read more

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The food here was very good, and our server was very attentive and friendly. We enjoyed how the restaurant had a fun atmosphere as well as being very family friendly. read more

This is a special occasion place price point but so worth it. Came for a special birthday dinner and glad we did. The crab cakes were full of crab and so good! The almond crusted halibut was flaky and delicious. The steak was tender and flavorful. We ended dinner with the most amazing bread pudding. Now we just need another excuse to return. read more

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Nice spot in Downtown Pleasant Hill serving sandwiches, omelettes, and other brunch items. Service and ambiance were awesome. We tried their chicken and waffles, banana beignets, and bistro burger with garlic fries. Our favorite dish was the chicken and waffles- the chicken is juicy and the skin is super crispy. The burger was lacking a little umph, and was cooked well done (I asked for medium). The pickle that came with was soggy and super sour too. The banana beignets were pretty good, although it didn't taste like a beignet to me (more like banana bread texture). The bruleed bananas are a great touch though. read more

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I've been here a handful of times but finally got to bring my husband! We came for a quick bite to eat before seeing a movie at Century Theaters. It was a pretty full place, but we were seated quickly & had such an amazing waiter! While we didn't get full on entrees, the dishes that we did order were super delicious & will have us coming back again! I ordered the Beet Salad, since I needed to save room for movie popcorn! Very yummy & nutritious. My husband ordered the Parmesan Garlic Fries, which had great flavor, & wanted to order the Mac & cheese without the sausage. The waiter was kind enough to advise us to order the kids Mac & cheese, since it doesn't come with sausage & it's cheaper! I also ordered a No Fashioned, which tasted like the real thing but without the alcohol! Highly recommend. read more

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Ambiance and food was great! Will be sure to be back! Not too crowded, great selection of food and reasonable prices for downtown. read more

Crescent Bistro - Steak Salad - New American Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

The crab cakes were the best I've had in a long time. They were a total surprise. Unfortunately my martini came after my main course which is kind of unacceptable. If the Martini would have arrived first I could have given it a 5+ read more

I ordered dinner delivered and it was so good! Steak with grilled broccoli and have potatoes. Came with a yummy blue cheese sauce. Also got the chocolate chip bread pudding. Dang, that meal was terrific! I have eaten at the restaurant several times. Food is always good but, service often not top level but, its casual vibe. Neighborhood gem! read more

Wait time for food order to be taken was much longer than anticipated, but time taken to place order, prep dishes, and deliver to our table was more reasonable. Beef in burger was too undercooked, but waitress graciously took it back without question and a more thoroughly cooked burger was delivered. Otherwise, dishes were delicious and nicely presented. Overall very pleased. read more

The small plate tacos are amazing! Better than anywhere else! The green beans plate also the best we've ever had. The short rib entree is incredible. We had some things that weee good, and several things that were superlative. Server Victoria was awesome. Inside and outside both nice for dining. -all around splendid meal. Went twice this week. Going back soon to try the chicken and the Alfredo. We've heard it's good. read more

I always try to be pleasant and fair in my rare reviews of restaurants and places. First time here and I must say was surprisingly disappointed in the food. My fried chicken was very dark in color, indicating a need for a change in the oil. My wife's Halibut was over done and just too many sauces and toppings to overpowered a simple nice fish. To make matters worse, they couldn't honor my gift card and a manager wasn't there to fix the problem. The best part of tonight was my Hazy IPA and a very nice ( and apologetic) waitress. Would I come here again? Probably not. Will the owner follow-up with my gift card fiasco. We'll see. Addendum: The manager called to apologize for the error and issued a refund for the gift card. Nice but still not happy with the subpar meal though. 2nd addendum: what is going on here? I checked my credit card and was only given a $45 credit refund for a $75 gift certificate. Brad said he would take care of this but I feel so cheated now. Left a message but I'm not going to pursue this anymore. You lost a customer read more

Chef Brad and the team make everything from scratch. Lots of good restaurants in town but they're the best.

Good food and good service at Crescent Bistro last night! Enjoyed a wonderful dinner with friends.

The food is always exceptional. Get on their mailing list so you know what the specials are every weekend. And don't forget to try the jalapeño cheddar donuts. read more

Chicken and waffles- Sunday brunch. So good! The chicken was moist and tender! Even the white meat. The peanut butter condiments had a mild kick of spice that was great! The eggs Benedict was fantastic too! read more

Crescent Bistro - Chicken and waffles- Sunday brunch. So good! - New American Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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The day that my husband, our child, and I came here it was very nice and quiet. It may have also been their opening hour. Our order was taken and came out of the kitchen quickly. To me, that's always a bonus for all the people who work together at a business. The waiter was incredibly pleasant. Unfortunately, I didn't get the gentleman's name. My hubs got a portobello mushroom burger type sandwich that came along with some Ceasar salad. Our kiddo got Mac and cheese which was almost completely devoured. I had the avocado toast. It came with medium boiled eggs on the side although they were very cold which surprised me. However, I did really love my meal and hope to return to have it at least once more. read more

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Fantastic food! Everyone in our group got something different and it was all so good. Great flavor, nice ambiance and wonderful service.

A modern, clean, and chic bistro for the yuppy and well to do citizens of Pleasant Hill...lovely! Great Food! Just be sure to try to be seated inside or directly in the front patio...we were seated on the side patio and received rather limited service, which tends to happen at any place where one is seated in secluded area out of sight form the staff. Coffee, teas, and waters were not refilled. If we had received a normal level of attention this could've been a 5 star place... $21 Fried Chicken and Waffles...GREAT FRIED CHICKEN!!! Came with two thighs and a leg, the breading was thick, crunchy, with a tasty spice and herb blended in...so good! The waffle was nice and crispy with a delicious rich sweet maple syrup and decadent bourbon pecan infused butter. If you're a fan of Chicken and Waffles, eat this! $15 Mac & Cheese...definitely an elevated version of this Southern classic! Premium cheddar, provolone, and parmesan cheeses made into a rich creamy sauce with andouilles sausage and garlic. Excellent. read more

Cute cozy spot in Crescent Drive! We stopped by for lunch on a weekday. Limited parking on the main street. The restaurant is spacious, tidy, and inviting. We were welcomed immediately and seated right away. Likely busier on the weekend and evenings. Staff are courteous and attentive. CURED SALMON DEVILED EGGS: Delicious! Love a good deviled egg. The most delicate little piece of salmon lol. BISTRO BOWL (with shrimp): This is FIRE. So fresh and well-balanced, not too heavy while very satisfying. I loved the roasted cauliflower. Whatever dressing they made coated and seasoned the arugula perfectly. Great happy hour deals! I would definitely come back next time I'm craving a healthy but hearty meal. read more

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I've been here for dinner a couple of times, as well as happy hour and brunch. This is a good option for tasty food in Downtown Pleasant Hill, though it is a bit pricey. There is plenty of parking in the lot behind the restaurant. Service is usually good here - I've had excellent service when it's less busy, and less attentive service when it's packed. It's not a huge place, but there is a decent amount of indoor seating as well as some outdoor patio seating with heat lamps. Good for parties of 2-4 people. For any more than that, you should make a reservation. The food is the highlight here. Here are some menu items I recommend: Snacks/share plates: -Pork Belly Buns - comes with two, these are large! The pork belly is tender. -Cured Salmon Deviled Eggs -Spinach Artichoke Dip -Jalapeno Cheddar Doughnuts Entrees: -Southern Fried Chicken -Red Wine Braised Short Rib Also a good spot for Happy Hour (from 3-6)! read more

Crescent Bistro - Pork Belly Buns - New American Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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They were extremely friendly and accommodating when I walked in on Valentine's Day with my two nieces and no reservation. The girls have decided this is their absolute favorite place to eat. The Churro waffle was a massive hit. They both loved the chicken fingers, fries and the Mac & cheese as well. My vanilla latte was deliciously satisfying. Great experience all around. read more