Bistro Vatel
San Antonio, TX 78212-2026
Phone: (210) 828-3141
- Price:
- $$$$
- Hours:
- Tue-Sat: 11am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Bistro Vatel – by Alan Carl
The Scene
Tucked in a tiny Olmos Park shopping center, Bistro Vatel captures the feel of a Parisian eatery, complete with specials listed on a chalkboard and tables draped in white cloths and a piece of butcher paper.
The Food
French chefs have never met a dish they couldn't improve with a sauce. No exception here: The chef at Bistro Vatel is a master of the art, preparing a magically well-balanced cream sauce for the steamed mussels, a tangy and rich tomato sauce for the salmon and a plump wine sauce that turns what could have been a mundane chicken breast into a passionate culinary experience. Even the dressings are superior--the Gorgonzola salad was well-paired with a fruity vinegar topping. Appropriately small portions left room for a mild banana ice cream with, naturally, a sauce of silky chocolate.
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User Reviews for Bistro Vatel
05/15/2007 Posted by olivia99
One of my favourite restaurants in San Antonio and far superiour to other, more "renowned" French restaurants, this little jewel of a restaurant shines on in my eyes! This is a bistro to linger over several courses with good friends, good wine and lively conversation. My faves here are the Coq au Vin (truly, truly sublime!) and the appetizer of Mussels steeped in white wine and cream. Magnifique!!
Pros: Traditional French bistro cuisine prepared exquisitely
01/02/2007 Posted by dinneranyone
What a great find in the city of san antonio. A couple friends and I went there one evening on a whim to try some great french cuisine. We were not dissapointed. For starters a trio of Fois Gras, heavenly!!! Food was perfect and the staff was great, our waitress was the perfect fit for the restaurant. All in all, one of the best dining experiences I've had in San Antonio.
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