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Montclair Bistro

6118 Medau Pl, Oakland, CA 94611
510-482-8282
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Ranked #92 of 517 restaurants in Oakland
Price range: $30 - $30
Cuisines: Italian
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Dining options: Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Moraga
Transit: yes-bus
Description: Montclair Bistro is tucked into the wooded hillside in the charming area of the Oakland Hills. Built in 1948, the style of the building is French provincial with attention paid to detail-from the weather vane atop the peaked roof, the half-timbering, to the weathered bricks along the walls and pathways. Inside, artwork on speckled walls in tones of soft leaf green and butterscotch, unobtrusive dark carpeting, comfortable chairs upholstered in a soft, dark fabric, and white linen-and-butcher-paper-covered tables create an intimate, homelike setting. Montclair Bistro brings upscale California cuisine and a casually elegant decor and service to the table. The wine list features over 150 varieties, displayed in a climate controlled wine room. Philosophy: Metrix Cuisine- "A synergy between the food on the table, art on the walls, and the ambience of the restaurant. The result is a feeling of comfort and harmony between the art, ambience, and food.
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puerto vallarta
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32 reviews 32 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

Overall the experience was great. The restaurant is charming and very welcoming. The dining service was good, so was the food. The Abalone in puff pastries was very tasty, yet with lots of butter; the macaroni & cheese with truffle was delicious, no cheating on the truffle flavor; the salads were perfect with a light dressing but yet very flavorful.... More

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San Francisco, California
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16 reviews 16 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

There are a number of items on the menu that intrigue and the execution has been quite good. Service is a bit on the slow side. But, we will be going back.

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Eugene, Oregon
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21 reviews 21 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 4, 2012

I reserved a table at the Montclair Bistro for a dinner with high-school friends I had not seen in a long time. It turned out to be the perfect spot for a quiet get-together: the food was outstanding, and the unobtrusive and friendly staff allowed us to chat and get caught up with each other in a very pleasant dining... More

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Emeryville, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2012

Went with friends for Sunday brunch and each of the four of us had something different. Everyone was very happy with their choice and we all agreed that we would be going back for lunch or dinner. This is a gem.

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Massachusetts
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11 reviews 11 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2012

Three of us settled in for a special night out. I had the chive crusted stripe bass and my friends had the blackened salmon and the salad Kathleen. All were presented beautifully and enjoyed tremendously. Our starter was a threesome of seafood treats and my friends had the Caesar salads. The pinot noir we had from Willamette Valley was velvety... More

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Jakarta, Indonesia
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15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2012

Visited restaurant for a last dinner with family -- glad to find something open on New Year's Day. Menu varied although a little light on vegetarian selections. Everyone in the party was happy with their choices -- especially my husband with the blackened salmon and my son with the roast beef special. Service was very attentive; even the chef stopped... More

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Oakland, California
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51 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2011

this is a restaraunt with great food and service but the atmosphere is good for a business meeting or if you want to talk with friends....

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed July 27, 2011

Party of 11 for family birthday party. It took about an hour before our entree was served. Half of us ordered the prime rib special, requesting from rare to medium. My son's medium looked about the same as my sister's rare. I was the last to be served and they asked me what I ordered. I said prime rib medium... More

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