Tri Valley Bistro

American restaurant · Pleasanton

Tri Valley Bistro

American restaurant · Pleasanton

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519 Main St, Pleasanton, CA 94566

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Elevated New American fare, cocktails & outdoor seats  

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Tri Valley Bistro - Review - Pleasanton - San Francisco - The Infatuation

"The menu at this popular Pleasanton restaurant covers familiar ground—arancini, grilled Atlantic salmon, prime cut ribeye steak—but the execution is so spot on, it’ll reignite your affection for the classics. The cornmeal-crusted calamari is fried until crispy and pairs nicely with the spicy chipotle aioli it comes with, and the rack of lamb similarly is cooked like it was tailor-made for the sweet-tart pomegranate reduction riding alongside. On nice days, take advantage of the shady sidewalk patio." - Gabi Moskowitz

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Daniel Ngu

Google
Definitely highly recommend everyone to try out this restaurant. We ordered a meat omelette, a classic burger, and a peach violette gin sour cocktail. All of them are really good, including the complimentary bread. Even the fries that come with the burger were cooked in perfect crisp. The owner pays very detailed attention to the restaurant settings, from the restaurant atmosphere to the color of the plates which matches the color of the napkins. The salt and pepper shakers are really cute too. The waitresses were super nice, dining in the restaurant is like Michelin style treatment but without the Michelin pricing. We will definitely come back again to try out other dishes.

Nicky B

Google
Went here for the first time yesterday and it was a great experience. The waitress couldn't have been nicer or more professional. Tri Valley Bistro has both indoor and outdoor seating and good menu selection. We had the Salmon sandwiches and nice glass of wine. Both were great. I will be coming back again.

Ella Ayay

Google
Food is delicious! A bit expensive but worth it. Risotto with all its ingredients was amazing, creamy, and chicken had crispy edges. Calamari was good. Perfect texture. The caramel cheesecake is fluffy and my favorite part! Musy try. The drinks are delicious, good pour, good ingredients, done right. Havva and Cory were so hospitable and welcoming the moment you walk in. Must stop here for drinks and food! Bottomless mimosas during the week! I come when I visit from out of town.

Laura Boucher

Google
Our favorite restaurant in Pleasanton! The staff is so kind and the food is unbelievable. We usually start with the tempura shrimp with bacon mayo and get the lamb or rib eye. I've never had a meal here that was less than amazing. The drinks are good, too! Update: We just had dinner here with my family to celebrate my birthday. Everyone loved the food and atmosphere.

Lady T.

Google
This is a wonderful restaurant in quaint Pleasanton downtown area. The food was good, except the brussel sprouts were a bit soggy, but the crab cakes were awesome along with the adult libations. My nephew had a brunch selection from the menu and said it was very good, too! I loved the dining al fresco on a sunny afternoon. The service was top-notch, with our server being very attentive at all times. This was my first visit, and I'm looking forward to the next time!

Suzanne Salmon

Google
We shared the brussels as an appetizer and split an apple walnut salad…the lemon pepper chicken was tasty and very creamy. My husband enjoyed the mango salmon. The key lime pie was soooo good 😋…loved sitting outside.

Ana González

Google
Wonderful place. Excellent service, tasty food, clean restrooms, good prices. Located in the beautiful Main Street, you may enjoy your dinner with friends and family while listening nice music. They have a short (but enough) kids menu, which makes it a good place for families with children as well. We arrived without reservation but as far as I could notice, you can make one. There are outdoor seating and they receive contactless payment such as Apple Pay. I strongly recommend the house salad (I had it with salmon). But pasta and the ribeye are great as well.

Adnan Siddiqui

Google
Took my family out for a quick dinner close to home. Food was ordinary , but the service was good. Crab cakes for sure a hit. Unfortunately, the Rib Eye was subpar
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Mabel H.

Yelp
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!
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Eve K.

Yelp
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.
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Jenna L.

Yelp
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 (:
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A L.

Yelp
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.
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Allen S.

Yelp
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.
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Jessica M.

Yelp
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
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Jenny C.

Yelp
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.
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Lily D.

Yelp
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.
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A Z Flor H.

Yelp
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.
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Bob K.

Yelp
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.
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Lorena G.

Yelp
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 .

Stephanie A.

Yelp
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
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Dianna P.

Yelp
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!).
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LOURDES C.

Yelp
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.
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Eric T.

Yelp
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.
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Heather R.

Yelp
Terrible customer service. They are rude and I will not be returning. I suggest going some place else.
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Kwan A.

Yelp
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.
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Joe D.

Yelp
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!

Deepak S.

Yelp
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.
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Ed C.

Yelp
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.
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Be H.

Yelp
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.
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Khanya-Boiketlo D.

Yelp
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 !
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Michelle D.

Yelp
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.
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JC T.

Yelp
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!
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Motoko D.

Yelp
We went there for a brunch for the first time. There are several good brunch spots in downtown Pleasanton. We walked around and this seemed like a nice place so we decided to give it a try. I ordered a seafood frittata and my son got an omelette. Both was delicious and filling. The service was friendly and we enjoyed people watching from the window seats. We had a pleasant experience and will definitely go back again!
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Brian B.

Yelp
Tri-Valley Bistro is always solid! Good food and drinks and service and ambiance is always on point.

Kristy C.

Yelp
Service was terrible. The host that claimed to be the "owner" had terrible customer service from the start. We sat outside because of our dog and had our dog sitting by the door. She asked us once to move him which we did. My dog kept moving to the door which I moved him back like 3 times and she did not notice that I did. The 4th time my dog moved to the door right before I was going to move him she yelled at me for not moving him in front of other customers when I was going to. She was rude and terrible. The fact that she said she was the owner made no sense because I have met restaurant owners right before going to Tri Valley across the street that were super friendly, and they did not act like that at all. She could have just come up to me gently and tell me the 2nd time to move my dog instead of aggressivly telling me "I told you to move your dog, etc" very innapropriatre and did not come to check on us before this happened, all she seemed to care about was the money. I will never go back. Every other place around Tri valley were very nice servers and would even say hi to my dog but not here. If you are bringing a dog, this is not a friendly place to bring one. Do not recommend. The food looks terrible as well. I left before ordering. First of all you did not ask to move my dog multiple times... and second you did not kindly tell me to move my dog. You were rude at first and of course I'm going to respond to your unprofessional behavior. You need to revaluate how you treat your customers. You do not love dogs. You created a hostile environment for not only myself but for my dog and my party. The fact that you threatened to contact law enforcement to handle a customer service situation shows your inability and professionalism to handle simple customer service relations as a "business owner"
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Veronica P.

Yelp
Brought my parents here for an early birthday celebration because the reviews were pretty decent. We ordered the artichoke bruschetta as an appetizer and I ordered the fish tacos for myself. The waiter gave us our bread and butter to snack on while waiting. Unfortunately, the bread was not great, was only slightly warm and was not toasted. I know different restaurants serve their bread different so it wasn't a big deal though it was a little disappointing. The butter was also a disappointment as it had a more chalky texture and had a tendency to crumble when I tried to slice a piece off. The bruschetta had excellent flavor and texture, but it was four pieces, each piece only a bite size. My fish taco entree was a little lackluster too, sadly. Visually it was quite pretty with a variety of colors and a large mound of food for each taco; but those mounds also turned into how-do-i-eat-this puzzles. I can't complain that there was too much food though, never a bad thing, but even once i cut down the fish, guac, and cabbage to an amount that i could fold the tortilla around, it still lacked flavor. I kept thinking I wish I had some lime. I will say the dish tasted healthy, in the way that it tasted low sodium, in the way that it lacked salt which isn't necessarily a bad thing; but I wish it had more seasoning in general still. Even the sauce that came on the side, though quite good, didn't have enough flavor to make up for the lack of it in the tacos unfortunately. Oh but the service was great, the waiter was really nice and we were not waiting for long at all for our food.

Darci C.

Yelp
Met a friend here for brunch on a gorgeous sunny day. Patio was perfection!! Service was great, our orders were pretty quick! We had eggs Benedict and loved it!! Great spot for a tasty lunch. Server was super fun and welcoming! We'll be back!!
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Davis J.

Yelp
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

Tino W.

Yelp
It's a nice little place on Main St. with a cozy atmosphere. We came here to have lunch on the weekend. The food tasted great except my pastrami sandwich did not come with any of the promised housemade sauerkraut. Perhaps they had run out of it that day, I don't know. I wish they had let me know though so I could have changed my order.
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Jason G.

Yelp
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.

Rufus E W.

Yelp
The food here is truly delicious. The service gets a TEN. For a night of fine dining, the ambiance is outstanding. This family owned business extends themselves to provide superior service.
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David T.

Yelp
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!!!

Terri E.

Yelp
I've never had a bad meal at TVB! I always take friends & family there whe the opportunity arises. Great ambience, food & drinks.
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Jaimee B.

Yelp
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!
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Jamee S.

Yelp
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.
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Alise S.

Yelp
We had a reservation for two at noon on a Saturday. There was no need for a reservation. The indoor seating was fairly empty. We were seated between two couples, the indoor seating was tight, and we were way too close to the people next to us. Everyone felt uncomfortable as we could hear each other's conversations clearly. The ambiance was alright. They only had one set of lights on, so it was strangely dark, setting off the mood. Strangely there was only one person on service, which caused a huge delay in items. We didn't get our complementary bread until after we received our food, which is unacceptable. The person behind the bar seemed to be the owner, and she was just sitting there on her phone when there was clearly a need for another server. We ordered a kid's marinara pasta and spinach ravioli and one coke. The total was $41, which is a little expensive. Now the food was very bland, and we added a lot of extra salt, pepper, and chili flakes. The table next to us was also complaining about the blandness of the food. The food was cooked for people with weak palates. They need to season their food. I would recommend sitting outside because indoors, you would be packed like sardines. We won't be coming back. There are better restaurant options in Downtown Pleasanton.
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The Adv G.

Yelp
The food, service, and atmosphere are all 5 Stars at Tri Valley Bistro. The wine selections please, as do their signature cocktails. I find the food quality, plating & presentation, and attentiveness to details of everyone here, from the hostesses to the food preparation crew, to be consistently dealing winning hands. Open hours are earlier and later than other places on Main Street that are of this caliber. There is indoor, and two different areas for outdoor seating. Groups should make prior reservations. Management is beautifully accommodating. Do you have an exceptionally large group? That will not be a problem here. Tri Valley Bistro is in the very heart of old Downtown Pleasanton placing it in easy reach of pretty much everything. Curbside parking, or try one of the many parking lots. Side street too.

G S.

Yelp
Had breakfast . Food was okay , service was ok but they servers need to check on their attitude .
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Andrea G.

Yelp
We were walking through downtown Pleasanton at dinner time with no particular destination. This restaurant looked to be busy enough to be good but still had some open tables, so we decided to try our luck. I love when I'm pleasantly surprised by a restaurant! We were seated quickly and our drink order was taken. They had a nice selection of beers and wine, lots of local selections. My husband ordered a beer and I opted for sparkling water. We ordered our dinners and while we waited, we got some warm bread and butter. I loved that. I ordered the butternut squash ravioli. It was delicious! There was a good amount of ravioli on the plate. The sauce had a slight sweetness but it wasn't too sweet. I'm always scared squash dishes are going to be too sweet and this one was done right, IMO My husband ordered the mahi-mahi dish. I took a small bite of it and it was good. He loved it. This is definitely a restaurant we will return to. We hadn't even left the restaurant and we were already talking about what we would order the next time we were there. It's good, give it a try.
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Robert R.

Yelp
I had been working in Pleasanton recently and had walked by this establishment on my lunch break. I had ordered the Blackened Chicken Sandwich with Sweet Potatos fries. The people who work there were super friendly and had me out of their quick. The Chicken sandwich was seasoned perfectly and it was a perfect compliment to the Grilled Ciabatta bread. Sweet potato fries were also crispy and it was a good portioned sandwich. I will definitely go there again to try their other menu items.
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Elena N.

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Lovely late dinner, nice atmosphere and delicious food. Excellent service and friendly staff. Will be back.
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Erin S.

Yelp
Very sweet, family ran business. Great good and drinks! Service was great too! Nice seating area outside as well as inside.
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Nicole A.

Yelp
Second weekend in a row!! We found this gem of a restaurant while researching places to dine in Pleasanton. Cory was our waiter both times and he made our day. Food is outstanding, something for everyone. We already can't wait to go back. Also, our dogs are welcome, they love it toooo, we order them a side of egg whites and they get to enjoy the whole dining experience with us. Thanks Guys

William K.

Yelp
Yummy! Nice staff, good portions, and no, the Brussels sprouts were not soggy..... very tasty roasted veggie sandwich and very nicely done cous cous vegetable salad. Thanks guys at Tri Valley Bistro!
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Jessica S.

Yelp
I come here often for the Lemon Chicken Soup ( as in several times a week)! It is the best version I have ever tasted. I tried to make it several times and gave up as my eggs always curdled and why keep trying when I can have the best in Pleasanton. Havva and the entire team are incredible. Highly recommend coming in for a meal ! And all of the other dishes are great as well.
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Glenn L.

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Nice place with food that shows great care on all the little things. Complimentary Bread was fresh and tasty. I don't really like home fries but the potatoes had been quickly been deep fried and seasoned nicely, not just sitting on a grill. Seafood Frittata had a nice mix of seafood. Meat Omelette had some nice onions - lightly sauteed but not overly caramelized. Fruit that came with each dish was super fresh. We ate inside but there is outdoor dining in the front and back. Service was very efficient. I never had an empty coffee cup. This is a step up from my usual breakfast places - I would consider this more of a brunch place. If you are looking for an upgrade from a diner (which I love), then spend a little more and come here.
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Romaisaa S.

Yelp
Chicken risotto was so yummyyy! So many flavors in one bite Their appetizer was fresh Coffee was okay