Beautiful place to sit outside and people watch on Main St! Hubby and I came for lunch on a quiet Wednesday afternoon and left feeling glass half full. I weirdly notice plates whenever I visit restaurants and I can confirm Tri Valley Bistro has really nice plates :P And I love the blue theme they got going on! We had complimentary bread and butter while we waited for our food :) Eggs Benedict ($20): Choice of smoked salmon, bacon, or portobello mushroom. Pricey for what you get but it hit the spot! I thought it was so funny that each section of my plate wasn't touching each other LOL like my fruit huddled in one corner, the (very chunky) hash browns huddled next to the ketchup, and my eggs benny dominated the plate. The hollandaise was superb. Fettuccine Prawns ($28): Prawns were thicc and paired well with the white wine Alfredo sauce. One second the pasta was there and the next it was gone. Coffee-wise they only offer drip coffee so no espresso here unfortunately. I will be back to try their dinner menu and sit outside on a warm summer evening! read more

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Good was excellent and delicious. The peene curry pasta with prawns was SO good. Made with coconut curry. I was planning to eat half and take the rest home, but ended uo eating it in obe sitting. It was that good. I have to come back and try the other dishes in the menu. Service was great. Recommend going here whenever in downtown Pleasanton. read more

Tri Valley Bistro - Penne curry pasta with prawns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Came here for lunch a couple of weeks ago and was very impressed. The place is really pretty, easy to find and nice ambience. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. I would definitely come back! read more

Love this place! The food is fresh and delicious, and service is always top notch. Highly recommended. read more

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I go here all the time and I've been too lazy to write a review but after today's lunch, it is absolutely worth it! Everything I ever had to eat there is beyond amazing and the service is awesome! Today I tried the pastrami sandwich. I was blown away!! it was the best I ever tasted!! This is an awesome spot! read more

My first time walking around old downtown Pleasanton and visited the farmers market. However needed some breakfast and decided to try Tri Valley Bistro. Ambiance it's cozy like a bar setting little dimmer. Service was fast and very courteous and friendly. Food we ordered breakfast and for the first time I ordered smoked salmon ( not really fun of salmon ) but for some reason I felt it will be good. And I wasn't disappointed I was actually surprised that it wasn't fishy taste and liked it. Will I go back, yes if given a chance. read more

Really great restaurant with delicious food, excellent service, and beautifully presented. Staff were friendly and attentive, and we love Corey the bartender. Highly recommended, read more

Our servers Tava and Corey were so pleasant and welcoming - and fun to talk with. Very attentive service without interrupting. Saturday night in P'ton after a warm day - lots of folks at the sidewalk booths, we ate indoors. Nice easy music, didn't disrupt our table talk at all. Table for 4, simple beverages, although they have a full service bar. OUTSTANDING FOOD! Great selection, everyone found something to enjoy, all different. We had the artichoke bruschetta appetizers (YUM), and Mushroom Ravioli, Lemon Pepper Chicken (with Parmesan Sauce. Out Of This World), Fried Calamari (appetizer as a main course), Chicken Risotto. There were no leftovers. Shared the Chocolate Gelato - smooth, creamy, luscious. Terrific dining experience, highly recommended. Will return! read more

This place is great! My experience was wonderful. Big Thanks to Corey, our waiter, he provided excellent service and was friendly and courteous during our meal. My recommendation is mushroom ravioli, it's absolutely delicious! read more

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We casually stumbled upon this place after our evening stroll down candy cane lane which was just around the corner of main Street. We chose this after viewing their menu as we passed by. This is our first time eating out at a restaurant since having our first kid. And there was plenty of patio seating and room for our stroller. The twinkly Christmas lights and space heaters were really adding to the holiday spirit. We ordered the farro salad and fettuccine Alfredo to share. The salad was good. Fresh. The Alfredo was good too. It wasn't overly savory or too cheesy and heavy like most chain restaurant pastas might taste like. Also the shrimp/prawns were cooked perfectly and VERY generous which I appreciated. I also had a Shirley temple. I just got so used to not drinking alcohol anymore since before trying getting pregnant. And they used the good cherries, NOT the maraschinos. Would definitely come back. The food was good . The prices were fair. The wait staff was very attentive and checked up on us a few times even when we were the only guests eating outside on the patio. The staff even changed the space heater gas tank for us which helped keep us to stay warm because it WAS chilly outside. read more

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Tr-Valley Bistro is a small restaurant with a large menu. I saw a like on one of my photos and decided I must revisit the restaurant. It was hard to choose an entrée from the list. In fact we customized their meat omelet by changing cheese and protein and adding tomatoes. The omelet was nicely flavored and came eith fruit and potatoes. We split both the omelet and an apple salad with added chicken. The large chicken breast was a nice touch. All items were nicely prepared and flavorful. The restaurant has dark walls, dark ceiling and dark floors. This can make for old-dark romantic without having white linens or candles. Service was friendly, helpful and responsive. We recommend giving Tri-Valley Bistro a try. read more

Nice small outside front patio with good service. The breakfast plate was simple, nothing noteworthy. The bacon hash was ok. Plenty of bacon and sausage but seemed to lack flavor balance- maybe some onions and garlic would have helped. Enjoyed the side fresh fruit but could have been cut a bit smaller. read more

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Right in the middle of Downtown Pleasanton, it is at a perfect location for a dinner during the holidays. The service was great and the staff was welcoming. They easily accommodated a group of 10 for a reservation on a Thursday evening, but I am sure on a busy weekend it would be hard to get in without a reservation as it is a smaller space. The appetizers were yummy and a wide variety. Warm artichoke bruschetta and tempura shrimps were my favorite. The bruschetta was the perfect amount of flavoring and texture was not runny, the arugula and cherry tomatoes were a good touch to add a balance. The tempura shrimp was crunchy and not the usual japanese style, which made it unique and a good twist. My main meal was the ribeye steak and I ordered medium rare and unfortunately, my plate was very undercooked. A colleague of mine also had the same order and hers looked just right. The staff was very understanding and took my order back, it did get cooked a little more but still very rare. For dessert, ferrero rocher chocolate cake was decent, but more of a chocolate mousse cake. The key lime pie was very tart. The drinks we ordered were peach violette gin sour and pompei martini, both of which were unique and a solid addition to the entire meal. Great environment and prime location. Food was good and if I do go back I definitely want to try the chicken risotto read more

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I came here thinking this brunch spot would be great due to the reviews. I have passed by this place many times and it looked like people were enjoying themselves. The restaurant was packed and had a cute atmosphere. I appreciate the nice service There is even outside patio seating for people watching. You can't go wrong with complimentary bread, which was a nice for them to offer while waiting for my food. While the menu offered typical items you would see at a standard American diner, I found the brunch menu to be mediocre. The food was okay, but I was not a fan of the presentation of other dishes. I decided to settle for the Crunchy French toast. I thought I'd give it a 4/5 because it was something different from the menu. I liked the whipped mascarpone cheese topping with fruit on the side. Overall, delicious and crunchy hence the name. The combination between cereal and French toast is genius. Probably better than standard French toast I have had. read more

Tri Valley Bistro - Crunchy French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Tasty beet salad. Skip the breakfast potatoes. Relaxing environment. Friendly service.

Jerry Seinfeld and George Costanza once sat in the back of an LA police car and asked "what's a 519?," when it was called in by 2 officers. Little did they know that 519 Main Street, Pleasanton is the home of Tri Valley Bistro. A classy dining for a business meeting, a date, or celebrating a special day. A succinct brunch menu with some incredible dishes, the right balance of flavor and flair, you cannot go wrong with dining here. Find them on OpenTable and props if you eat at 5:19PM. read more

Spot in quaint downtown Pleasanton we had Saturday brunch. 3.5 stars Food 3.5 Service: 3.5 Atmosphere 3.5 Cost to worth it 3 Opentableable: yes Return worthiness: sure Highlights: - Brunch: serves off the breakfast menu Sat and Sunday til 2:30pm - Eggs Benedict: solid version with sauce that wasn't too heavy and eggs cooked just right to be runny when poked with a fork. 4 stars - Fruit salad side with brunch entrees: not just a weak little cup filled with little items. Huge chunks of honeydew and watermelon, plump red grapes, and thick slices of banana. 4 stars - Bacon hash: wedges of potatoes with bacon and chicken Apple sausage with onions and peppers and eggs in your style of choice. Tasty with well cooked potatoes soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside. 3.5 stars - Bottomless mimosas: not usually my go to but was celebrating a friend's birthday so got it in solidarity. Was glad for the decent quality and not too much juice for the desired light yellow coloring. - Gave my friend a piece of cheesecake with a candle cause we mentioned we were celebrating a birthday which was appreciated. Lowlights: - Made a reservation for patio and was seated inside cause patio was full. Nice spot on the street with lots of eating options. read more

Tri-valley Bistro seemed like a somewhat upscale place when we first ate there years ago. We revisited recently and we're not so impressed this time. I had a salmon dish, which was underwhelming, and The Wife's chicken was merely adequate. It wasn't bad, just Melo's level, for a much higher price. We love eating along Main Street, and visiting other stores nearby, but we likely won't be stopping in here again. read more

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Came here on a Saturday because my husband was craving french toast. We walked in with no reservations but were able to be seated and served quickly. Bread and butter is complimentary, bread was simple but it was soft and warm. For our appetizer we ordered arancini, they were crispy outside and creamy and rich inside. I would order again. I ordered bacon hash with over easy eggs and my husband had the french toast. My bacon hash tastes how you would expect, lots of big pieces of bacon and sausages too! The french toast was very crunchy-it reminded me of cinnamon toast crunch cereal (yum!). read more

Tri Valley Bistro - I had the bacon hash with over easy eggs, he had french toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Presentation was unappetizing. Salad was slimy. Salmon was good but the rest was not. Hadn't been there for a while. I won't go back.

We don't live in the area, but throughout the years whenever we visit Pleasanton, we love coming to this place for lunch. The food never disappoints: fresh ingredients with great flavor. Everything's so well cooked. Friendly staff too! Definitely will be back again and again. read more

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Great service, tasty cocktails and the food is consistent. My go-to on Main Street that checks all my boxes. Full Bar Friendly & Kind Staff Apps Espresso Dessert read more

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The Vodka Martini tastes like alcohol - The bartender did not care to shake the vodka I love dirty martini and this one was killing me Overall it's good that she did that because I can never order second round and saves me money . read more

Made reservations for 2 but last minute changed it to 5 and Tri Valley Bistro was more than accommodating and flexible. The moment we walked in, we knew the staffs were going to provide great customer service! We ordered the Brussels and Crab Cakes as starters and they did not disappoint! A lot of Brussels from restaurants I've been to have been fried in some way, these weren't, these were more sautéed but they were the best I've ever had... the caramelized onion added so much flavor too! The crab cakes were great and the portions were a fair size.. I probably could have split one with someone. I ordered the Mahi Mahi, which was just ok.. a little bit on the dry side but the mango salsa helped. The sautéed vegetables could have used a bit more sauce but you can taste the garlic flavor in them. Tried my co worker's chicken risotto and omg, all I could think about was... I should have ordered that! It had a great texture and the flavor was bursting in my mouth, it has an onion ranch type flavor.. so delicious! My other co workers ordered a chicken sandwich and some other chicken dish.. both are thigh type of gals but really enjoyed the chicken breast, they said it was very moist and flavorful. read more

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We are regulars here. We usually go for breakfast or brunch, love the eggs benedict, the salmon, the salad, and great service too. Usually it's warm enough to sit outside which just adds to the ambience. Definitely a hidden gem that more people should know about. read more

Good was okay but for the prices I thought it'd be better. Everything was a bit average in taste wise. Crab Cakes Risotto Burger Brussels Sprouts read more

Food is always good from salad to main meal to brunch, service is also great. Intimate ambience. Only 4 star, because from time to time the place is close for private events leaving us stranded and have to go somewhere. read more

The location is good, the service was nice, the food was tasty. The only issue I had was that I ordered the bacon hash and I got food poisoning. I thought it wasn't the case at first since it happened later in the day, but my wife ate the leftovers the next day and sequentially also had food poisoning afterwards. I enjoyed the food, but I personally probably won't come back due to getting food poisoning at the location. read more

A treasure. Lunch outside on a pretty Pleasanton street was delightful. The bacon Hash is creative and lick the plate tasty. Even better was the service. The waiter and the greeter are brother and sister. And the owner chef is their Dad. This is how family restaurants are supposed to feel. I wish they'd open one in Carmel. But only if they come and run it. Bravo, you guys! read more

Tried this place out recently. The service was great. The drinks were great. The ambience was great. Nice little place cool decor and a really cool bar. The food is another story. I mean, I like garlic as much as the next guy. There is no level of garlic on food that I can compare to this. I had a great looking steak, but it was ruined by way too much garlic. Could not even eat the potatoes, when I tried there was so much garlic on it they were even spicy. Tip on a good steak, most times you only need salt and pepper. Not enough salt, not enough pepper. Way too much garlic! I am driving home after this meal, and I know the odor of garlic inside my car will definitely take a few days to go away. I had high hopes, but again the garlic really really ruined my meal. I will try it again, and probably ask them not to put so much. I can see that this could probably be good, I hope. read more

Came here for Sunday brunch. The restaurant was pretty packed. Service was warm and welcoming but the food we ordered was pretty average. Fish Tacos - Favorite dish we ordered. Nice big pieces of fish and all the favors worked well together. Baked Prawns with Feta - Savory, great for bread dipping. Seafood Frittata - It was a bit underwhelming. The seafood in the frittata wasn't the best quality. There was a slight "fishy" taste. I probably could make it better at home. Even though the food wasn't exactly impressive, I'd like to think that it was just an off day. I'm definitely open to giving it another try as it's such a cute bistro and service was friendly. read more

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Really great service and atmosphere here! And the food is delicious to boot! We sat in the outdoor dining area because our friend had a dog and this place was so dog friendly! The whole downtown Pleasanton area is cery cute, made even cuter because of their outdoor seating I would say. The waitress was so kind to offer my friend's dog water as well! Ok onto the food! It was seriously delicious. I got the spinach ravioli w/ pesto sauce and added chicken. So flavorful and rich! It was also topped woth pecans for a nice difference in texture. My friend got a red penne pasta which was also super delicious. The marina was savory tomatoey goodness. My bf got the chicken risotto which was probably all our favs. Really great flavor. Super filling but in a hearty happy way. There was chicken and butternut squash. On the pricier side for sure but a great choice for that once in a while splurge. The food is worth it in my opinion for the portion, quality, and nice service! read more

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Our first time here was amazing. The food is amazing, especially the artichoke bruschetta!! The staff was super friendly & even remembered us when we came back. I also want to praise the staff here for how they handled an unfortunate situation with another customer. This customer was sitting outdoors with her dog blocking the main entrance. We watched as multiple customers tried to enter the restaurant & this customers complete lack of awareness in moving her dog out of the way. When she was politely asked by the host to keep her dog out of the main pathway, the customer became belligerent & vulger. At which point the owner stepped in to de-escalate the situation by asking the customer to leave. Still screaming obscenities from down the street, this customer finally left. It's a shame this customer treated such an amazing group of people this way, but it did make for a great dinner & a show! I can't recommend this place enough (: read more

Oh my! I can't believe I have to update my review. First of all, I had to push my reservations from 7:30pm to 8pm. The hostess was gracious about it. For that, thank you. We arrived for our 8pm reservations a few minutes early. Like 7:53pm. The restaurant was packed outside. The hostess let me know that all the tables were full and it will be a while before we get seated. We could sit inside if we wanted to. The inside was sterile, stuffy, and smelled of cleaning solution. No one was sitting inside. Me: Hmm... what was the point of having reservations? Hostess: (in a snarky tone) You didn't specify inside or outside. Me: Okay? Hostess: And... you did push your reservations back so... Me: So???? I should've walked out at that moment. Hostess: We will need to move a table outside. You'll be sitting on the sidewalk. Me: Thank you. We ordered an appetizer while we decided on dinner. The calamari came out quickly, then we ordered dinner. Our waiter showed up twice to refill our waters and a third time to tell us our food was coming. The 4th time was to ask him where our food was. He said he'd check. Another waiter walked up to our table just to see what our table looked like. He was probably wondering if we've eaten yet or not. Well, after an hour, the waiter returned clearing our table and said, "Two more minutes!" Our dinner finally showed up! Over an HOUR!!! Our 2nd appetizer arrived with our salad and entree. They just all showed up at the same time. It seemed that every table around was waiting for their food. The couple next to us were so upset, they threw down $20 for their wine and walked off angry. The food was mediocre. Totally not worth the wait. The pasta was mushy. The calamari needed salt. The salad was meh. It was too dark to take pictures. The waiter apologized for the long wait. He said so many Door Dash orders came in at once and the kitchen was cooking those entrees first. REALLY??? Door Dash customers were more important that your in-house customers?? RIDICULOUS! We got free dessert, which doesn't make anything better except find out why the heck the food took so long. Not planning on coming back for the food. Not even gonna Door Dash this place. Overall, it was a horrible experience. Our waiter was nice and that's about it. read more

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Always good for larger groups. Reservations are never difficult to come by. The food is decent. We love the veggie sandwich... it's soooooo good. read more

We wanted a nice dinner for a celebration on a Saturday night, so we made a reservation here since we had a great experience in the past. The recent experience was also outstanding. I had the salmon and thankfully my wife couldn't finish her ravioli, so I got to finish it :-) Excellent service, ambiance, and location. We worth the money. read more

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Great spot for brunch in the downtown Pleasanton area! We had a party of four and was seated inside immediately. They do offer some outdoor dining if you prefer. The service was excellent as our cups of coffee were never empty and the same for our water. ORDER Crunchy French Toast Eggs Benedict with salmon Coffee x 4 Overall I will be back to have some more crunchy french toast and some other brunch items. Great service good prices and decent portions! Plenty of parking since it's downtown and a great area to walk around while waiting for a table or after your meal. Go and try the crunchy french toast!!! read more

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Firstly let me say ' Wow ' . This is the best restaurant I have been to in a while, from the moment my partner and I entered we were pleased with how good the service is. Our waitress was attentive to our needs and just gave an overall over the top experience. I love the cosy feel of the restaurant and the color schemes as well, that's what initially drew me to it. We both enjoyed our food and will definitely come back to explore the menu more ! read more

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They accommodated a large group with little notice and provided excellent service. The food was great and they were knowledgeable about how to accommodate a gluten allergy. Really great experience and will definitely be dining there again. read more

Tri Valley Bistro is a weekend brunch delight. It's never too crowded and service is very good. They have unlimited mimosas on weekdays too!