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Artisan Bistro

1005 Brown Avenue
Lafayette, CA 94549
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  • Artisan Bistro offers a warm, welcoming ambiance, appropriate for both special occasions & casual get-togethers. The highly refined food of Chef/Owner John Marquez, blends Northern California's local/organic sensibilities with French influences & techniques. The warm interior is a reflection of the casual elegance you find in every meal. This upscale bistro is intimate, personal and inviting. The dining room is contemporary, stylish and elegant, displaying natural wood beams, a cozy stone fireplace, and exhibits by a local artist. In the kitchen, the sophisticated menu is prepared by Chef Marquez, with over 13 years of French American culinary experience. He has recently served as Chef at Fringale, Chef de Cuisine at Coi in SF., with prior work at Picasso in Las Vegas, Per Se in NY and The French Laundry in Yountville. He is well known for his use of seasonal, often organic, locally sourced ingredients, making the menu evolve constantly to show off each season's finest ingredients.
  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Cuisine: Contemporary French, Californian, French
  • Neighborhood: Lafayette
  • Cross Street: Mt. Diablo Blvd.
  • Menu: View menu on restaurant's website
  • Price: $30 and under
  • Website: http://www.ArtisanLafayette.com
  • Email: info@ArtisanLafayette.com
  • Phone: (925) 962-0882
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch: Tuesday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm
    Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 5:30 pm - 9:30pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00 pm - 10:00pm Sunday: 5:30-9:00
    Brunch: Saturday & Sunday 10:00am - 2:30pm
  • Payment Options:
    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Executive Chef: John Marquez
  • Dress Code: Smart Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Fireplace, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Public Transit: Close to the Lafayette Bart Station.
  • Parking: Private Lot
  • Parking Details: Plenty of parking in our two lots, street parking also available.
  • Private Party Facilities: We look forward to helping you with your private parties or special event needs.
  • Private Party Contact: Edris Noor (925) 962-0882

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  • From Artisan Bistro
    Valentine's Day
    Tuesday, February 14, 2012
    Time is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice, but for those who love, time is eternity.

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