About Bidwell Street Bistro

When owner Richard Righton and Executive Chef Wendi Mentink opened Bidwell Street Bistro, they wanted to stay true to the definition of bistro by creating an intimate yet unpretentious spot. To perfect the bistro vibe, they drenched the walls in a shade of deep cream, stacked bottles of wine behind the granite-topped bar, and added a shady patio where jazz music entertains guests on Thursdays. Wendi designed a menu that ranges from sandwiches and Angus burgers served with pommes frites to market-fresh fish and new york strip steaks smothered in garlic butter. To complement meals, they filled the wine list with a sizeable array of French and Californian bottles.

Their efforts paid off. In 2011, Bidwell Street Bistro was voted second favorite overall restaurant and most romantic restaurant by the readers of Style. The spot also won the 2012 Best French award from CityVoter and a Best Smile award from a confused yearbook committee.