Crescent Bistro - Pleasant Hill, California

Tita F. P.

We decided to try out Crescent Bistro, and it was a cozy and beautiful spot—perfect for a family gathering! The ambiance was charming and inviting, blending a cozy feel with modern decor. The elegant exterior welcomed us, and the warmly lit, beautifully designed bar area made the setting even more special. The crescent moon detail above the bar added a unique touch, tying into the bistro’s name and theme. It truly felt like a place where you could relax and savor good food with loved ones.

Here’s what we ordered:

• Sweet Corn Risotto: My brother-in-law enjoyed this dish, and it looked hearty and beautifully plated.
• Bistro Burgers: Mommy, my sister, and I couldn’t resist trying their signature burger. My sister and I paired it with fries, and Mom opted for a salad. The burgers were flavorful and juicy—a definite win!
• Nuggets and Fries: My niece went for the classic kid’s choice and seemed pretty happy with it.
• Strawberry Lemonade: I also tried their strawberry lemonade—refreshing and just the right amount of sweet.

Not only was the food great, but our server was absolutely lovely—attentive, friendly, and made us feel right at home. Crescent Bistro’s ambiance, delicious food, and wonderful service made it a delightful choice for a laid-back family dinner.

Nicola

The food was good, but the service could have been better.

Devilled eggs were good.
The jalapeño Cheddar donuts were pretty good along with the bacon aioli that came with it. Think Brazilian cheese biscuits meet jalapeño and Cheddar. They were very fluffy.

Entrees...
The fried chicken and waffles were pretty good. It came with 3 crispy pieces of fried chicken thighs on a waffle.

The brunch burger was cooked well and juicy. The caramelized onions were really good on the burger.

Drinks...
We got the Pomegranate Ginger Spritz and that was tart and sweet. I liked it.

Cocktail...
The Hummingbird Bird had gin, cucumber, honeydew orgeat, and ginger. It was pretty good.

Jeff P.

Great southern style menu with great options like andouille Mac and cheese, and fried chicken. Fun desert menu as well with beignets filled with ricotta and nana brûlée. Great service and nice background music. Will come again.

Eric Z.

Wonderful meal at Crescent Bistro. Started with the beet salad and the Burrata plate, both very fresh and bright flavors. My wife got the fried chicken and I got the gnocchi with sausage and mushrooms. Both were fantastic. Upscale yet very approachable menu and restaurant.

Nancy T.

Best Halibut I’ve ever had!! Everything on the plate with Halibut was amazing. I love the food here. My husband and I have gone to their wine and food pairing dinners and they are excellent. They have them once a month. I can’t wait to go back. The cocktails are excellent too! Great wine list. The only thing missing are white tablecloths.

Justin G.

My wife had heard good things about this place and it was on our list of places to try. It has that classic Bistro atmosphere. Our server (Marvin) was incredibly friendly and attentive, keeping up on our food and drinks as we ordered them throughout the visit.
Food was great! We got to try a few new things we hadn't seen anywhere else like thier signature Jalapeno Cheddar Doughnuts, and Pineapple Upside-down Cake cocktail.
Left satisfied with leftovers. The bill was on the higher side but that was primarily due to how many drinks/appetizers we ordered. Food was worth the price though.

Christine M.

Crescent Bistro serves delicious food that takes inspiration from a variety of cultures in a nice, casual setting. The biggest crowd-pleasers at our table were the jalapeño cheddar doughnuts, the tempura green beans, crispy pork belly buns, and the sausage and mushroom gnocchi... which was almost everything we ordered. Service was excellent--patient, friendly, and never intrusive. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for something to try in the area!

Kira M.

We were in town for a baby shower and decided to go get for brunch on our last day. We arrived and were sat quickly for 1030/11am on a Sunday. We ordered coffee (Not sure if coffee was refillable, but it was never offered and became too hot for me to ask for another cup) and beignets.

The beignets are NOT like NOLA, they are more a mushy donut with banana foster on top. They were good, just not exceptional to me to get again. When we ordered I just asked for them, thinking there would be a variety, but they only came out with bananas. So make sure if you want flavors, you ask.

Our food came out and everything looked great! My friends who got the Egg Benedict’s said there was a bit more of a lemon taste than they were used to, but they were good.

The Banana Foster pancakes were great! I would definitely get them again, but then share another plate.

Over all the restaurant was nice! The little downtown atmosphere of Pleasant Hill was quaint, many families around.

I would definitely go back for those home style potatoes and a different dish.

Very popular place!