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Firehouse Bistro, Woodside, CA
Firehouse Bistro, Woodside, CA
Firehouse Bistro, Woodside, CA
Firehouse Bistro, Woodside, CA
Firehouse Bistro, Woodside, CA

Firehouse Bistro

4.5
4.5
473 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
At the moment, there’s no online availability within 2.5 hours of 19:00.
Booked 16 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Firehouse Bistro serves Californian cuisine in Woodside, California.

We do private events, please call (650) 851-4988 for more information.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, French
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 851-4988
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jesus Chuy Cordoza
  • Area
    Woodside
  • Cross Street
    Canada Road
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Entertainment
    We play soft music at Firehouse Bistro.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Indoor Fireplace

What 473 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Peninsula

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Firehouse Bistro offers a "fantastic small, cozy" atmosphere with "great service and even better food." Guests appreciate the "intimate, comfortable" setting perfect for special occasions. While some mentioned noise and service challenges, highlights include "delicious" dishes and accommodating staff who remember dietary preferences, ensuring a pleasant dining experience.
473 Reviews
  1. Peter

    VIP

    San Francisco

    117 reviews

    4.0

    117 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Normally we choose Firehouse Bistro because of the quiet ambiance, last nite they were full and it was difficult to hear our table of 4.

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  2. Bernadett

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and experience! We will definitely be back with friends and family. Thank you Firehouse Bistro.

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  3. Ralph

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food, service, value, but quite noisy. The acoustics are poor.

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  4. Ilana

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved birthday dinner with my hubs! The food was delicious, especially the desserts! They even gave him a dessert with a candle for his birthday. It was a little on the pricier side, but I would definitely go back again.  it’s a super cute venue, not too big and cozy vibe.

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  5. Jennifer

    VIP

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 8 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fantastic small, cozy restaurant with great service and even better food.

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  6. Kristie

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    While the food was excellent, our overall experience was disappointing due to severe understaffing, with only one person managing the entire floor. I celebrated a birthday dinner with three friends in December, and the evening began with a wait for our table and less-than-ideal seating near the kitchen. Despite some discomfort, we made the best of it. Service was chaotic, with long delays. It took over 20 minutes to flag down the server to order wine, and another 20 to place our dinner orders. Questions about the menu were met with impatience, likely due to the server being overwhelmed. While the food arrived quickly and was delicious, the slow service meant we needed to flag down the server again for a second bottle of wine. Throughout the evening, we noticed other diners struggling with service, including one customer walking to the kitchen to settle their bill. The final issue came with the bill. My friend’s credit card went missing after being placed in the billfold, and the server reacted aggressively when questioned, escalating the situation by yelling at us and telling us to leave. I paid the full bill to resolve the situation, only to be called back and falsely accused of taking the signed receipt, which was found at the server's station. While I understand the challenges of being understaffed, the unprofessional behavior and lack of accountability were unacceptable. We left a phone number to be contacted if the missing credit card was found, but no one has reached out. Sadly, this experience ensures we won’t return.

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  7. Tom

    VIP

    San Francisco

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner in a quaint and chic environment. Will definitely be back!

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  8. Regina

    VIP

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first time dining at the Firehouse Bistro but will not be our last. Fantastic food, wonderful service.

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  9. Peter

    VIP

    San Francisco

    117 reviews

    5.0

    117 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Intimate, comfortable restaurant with good food and pleasant service.

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  10. Sonny

    San Francisco

    59 reviews

    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good as was service. Staff remembered our dietary preferences that were noted when we made reservations. Made modifications to entrees to deal with our allergies, etc. Nice selection on entrees with several different fish dishes Small, comfortable room, only about 10 tables seating 40-45. People. Good place for special occasions ( we went on anniversary) Can be a bit difficult to find at night. We live nearby and have passed the Bistro numerous times, yet on dark night was hard to find. Suggest you make a scouting trip if possible. Only open Tues- Sat 5-9pm. We do plan to go back

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Firehouse Bistro is rated 4.5 stars by 473 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
At the moment, there’s no online availability within 2.5 hours of 19:00.
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Firehouse Bistro

2991 Woodside Rd, Woodside, CA 94062

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Canada Road
  • Area
    Woodside
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jesus Chuy Cordoza
  • Entertainment
    We play soft music at Firehouse Bistro.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Indoor Fireplace
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