Xenia Bistro

All the food was excellent. We have not found anything on the menu that didn't taste good.

Xenia was a favorite of ours for years. Unfortunately this visit disappointed across the board in service, food appearan... Xenia was a favorite of ours for years. Unfortunately this visit disappointed across the board in service, food appearance & quality. If this had been my first visit I would have rated the experience fair to poor but because we have had better experiences in the past, rated it neutral. Will give it another try in the future Read more Read less

The food is always excellent and the servers are pleasant and very friendly and helpful.

Beyond the amazing food, our waiter John was a delight. We will be back many more times.

The food was delicious and the server was friendly and extremely helpful.

love the short ribs! excellent service! please consider having a "free corkage night"... maybe on Mondays?

The food was very good and the service was excellent. Ask for our server, Eden, she helped to make our evening out a lo... The food was very good and the service was excellent. Ask for our server, Eden, she helped to make our evening out a lot of fun. Read more Read less

Same waitress we get every time is great, food was fair.

They had a great special of corned beef and cabbage which was fantastic.

XENIAS is always so exceptional in food quality and flavor. The servers are courteous and knowledgeable.

The waitress was very helpful with the menu choices. The busboy and waitress always made sure our water was filled. Al... The waitress was very helpful with the menu choices. The busboy and waitress always made sure our water was filled. All very pleasant! Read more Read less

The chicken was a little dry. The pasta was bland. Good salads!

Very good food and excellent salmon and halibut dishes...friendly staff and owner....great pour on Martini! We will be b... Very good food and excellent salmon and halibut dishes...friendly staff and owner....great pour on Martini! We will be back ...our fav neighborhood restaurant....great food and prices... Read more Read less

Felt rushed as we arrive at 8pm and restaurant closed at 9pm. Usually service is much better than I experienced at my re... Felt rushed as we arrive at 8pm and restaurant closed at 9pm. Usually service is much better than I experienced at my recent visit. Was empty other than 1 other table. Good portions but food quality can be hit or miss. Read more Read less

Great Dad's night out dinner

Excellent service and more than ample menu selections.

Our favorite server Karen was not there. Service was not that good! Food was great though!

The staff and owners are very friendly and efficient. Karen is wonderful . The food is always delicious.

Friendly service and tasty food, especially seafood. Sorry were not able to order riesling wine for dinner cause was ou... Friendly service and tasty food, especially seafood. Sorry were not able to order riesling wine for dinner cause was out of it. Read more Read less

We always have a wonderful experience here. The food is excellent and the employees are always very courteous and helpf... We always have a wonderful experience here. The food is excellent and the employees are always very courteous and helpful. Read more Read less

The chicken cordon bleu was very good. The chicken Parmesan was great. Service very good and friendly.

The service and food were excellent. We were seated by the divider by the door, so it was cold every time someone came i... The service and food were excellent. We were seated by the divider by the door, so it was cold every time someone came in and out the door. We would not sit there again. Very noisy. Read more Read less

I ordered the Fire Roasted Chicken and thought it was dry. The vegetables and risotto on the same plate were very good... I ordered the Fire Roasted Chicken and thought it was dry. The vegetables and risotto on the same plate were very good and enough to make a meal for me. The waitress did offer a replacement which I declined. Read more Read less

Very good varied menu HappyHour would be nice

excellent food. Four different meals and everyone enjoyed their food.

I had the New York steak and it was excellent!

Steak was generous and CiqAuVin wery tasty.

Our party included adults and teens , one of whom is a vegan and everyone was able to choose a meal that was to their ta... Our party included adults and teens , one of whom is a vegan and everyone was able to choose a meal that was to their tastes. We had pasta, pizza, veggie egg rolls, chicken and a very delicious short rib entree. A very nice place for family dining. Our server was attentive but not hovering. Read more Read less

We dine at Xenias several times per month and have for years. The owners are very hands on and their employees are very... We dine at Xenias several times per month and have for years. The owners are very hands on and their employees are very pleasant and efficient. Read more Read less

We dine at Xenias several times per month and have for years. The owners are very hands on and their employees are very... We dine at Xenias several times per month and have for years. The owners are very hands on and their employees are very pleasant and efficient. Read more Read less

The waiter gave us very poor service and accused us of not leaving a tip he had confused our tab with someone else and w... The waiter gave us very poor service and accused us of not leaving a tip he had confused our tab with someone else and was very rude, yelled at us out the door as we were leaving the restaurant. We reported it to the restaurant the next day they said they would get back to us and never would never did. Read more Read less

Service was great and food is delicious

Biggest complaint is that it is noisy! But always enjoy food.

Xenias is always excellent . The food and service are wonderful . The servers are personable, polite ,knowledgeable... Xenias is always excellent . The food and service are wonderful . The servers are personable, polite ,knowledgeable and very friendly. Read more Read less

excellent food and service

We came about 8:30pm, we werent aware of closing time. We felt rushed out, we were told by waitress we had 5 min to orde... We came about 8:30pm, we werent aware of closing time. We felt rushed out, we were told by waitress we had 5 min to order before kitchen closed. While we were eating, the staff putall the chairs up, started mopping. Will never go back Read more Read less

Food was so good, service was great, friendly staff.

Love the halibut! Excellent service!

Food and Service were excellent. Had visiting time; did not feel rushed. Noise level was low so that you could visit.... Food and Service were excellent. Had visiting time; did not feel rushed. Noise level was low so that you could visit. Veryd pleasant atmosphere! Read more Read less

A little noisy, and the wait staff was too small.

Food always great! Consistent!

The meal and the service was wonderful. Very friendly and the food was prepared perfectly.

Regulars here! Food is always Good! Jerry the waiter is always great! A pleasure!

The food is always good, consistent.

Food is excellent! Large portions! Service is excellent!

Great service. Fast meal delivery - we were hungry so that was great!

Great food , excellent service.

The waiter was very accommodating . But the coq au vin was tough and overly salty. We had to send it back. The sausage... The waiter was very accommodating . But the coq au vin was tough and overly salty. We had to send it back. The sausage rigatoni was delicious. Read more Read less

Excellent food, good service, comfortable restaurant

A great local dining venue. The Halibut is delicious. Service attentive and kind!

The salmon was very fresh.

Great Bistro environment with friendly staff. Love the Wood Fired Chicken!

Very good food and nice service and staff but atmosphere/decor needs to be improved

Friendly staff

Very attentive service and wait staff.

The food is consistently good. Our server was personable and excellent sense of humor. The ambiance is pleasant. Only... The food is consistently good. Our server was personable and excellent sense of humor. The ambiance is pleasant. Only complaint is the noise. Read more Read less

The wood fired chicken was awesome

The food is always great and plentiful! One of our favorite restaurants in the area.

Food and service we're excellent . Our waiter was very attentive and good interaction . Food was served in a timely mann... Food and service we're excellent . Our waiter was very attentive and good interaction . Food was served in a timely manner and hot. Very pleased, will definitely come again Read more Read less

The waitress Jordan was so nice and helpful. The food was excellent. Cioppino and Halibut were perfect. Bombay martini f... The waitress Jordan was so nice and helpful. The food was excellent. Cioppino and Halibut were perfect. Bombay martini from the bar was spot on. Read more Read less

Great service and salmon was wonderful

Excellent food, service and ambiance.

Great wait staff - extremely customer focused and attentive!!

This is the best restaurant in the East Bay that's on restaurant.com. So many on restaurant.com are unappealing but this... This is the best restaurant in the East Bay that's on restaurant.com. So many on restaurant.com are unappealing but this place has excellent food and wonderfully professional servers. I've tried it 3 times in past few months and it has never been a disappointment.just great quality! Read more Read less

Quick, friendly service!

Good was very good and service was also great.

Desert was terrible, apple pie, crust inedible, apple pieces hard, flavorless

Great food and service

Good variety of menu items. Servers were nice and attentive.

Jordan was really good recornmending dishes and was very pleasant. Service and food was very good. My family had a nice... Jordan was really good recornmending dishes and was very pleasant. Service and food was very good. My family had a nice dinner at Xenia Bistro. We will be returning soon. Read more Read less

FOOD WAS GREAT AS USUAL. THE RESTURANT IS REALLY LOUD. IT IS HARD TO CARRY ON A CONVERSATION. WE USUALLY EAT OUTSIDE... FOOD WAS GREAT AS USUAL. THE RESTURANT IS REALLY LOUD. IT IS HARD TO CARRY ON A CONVERSATION. WE USUALLY EAT OUTSIDE ON THE TERRACE, BUT TONIGHT IT WAS WINDY AND A LITTLE COLD. Read more Read less

The Caesar salad was a little dry, but the server provided more dressing and it was great. We ordered the chicken Parmes... The Caesar salad was a little dry, but the server provided more dressing and it was great. We ordered the chicken Parmesan and the chicken cordon bleu. Both were excellent. Read more Read less

Good food quality and service but my steak was actually a bit fatty and tough to cut

Good restaurant Good food

Great food, nice atmosphere, good service

Food is always excellent. We tried different dishes in a past and always were happy with it.

They were very busy and understaffed which made no difference. The waiter was amazing, polite, attentive and if you did... They were very busy and understaffed which made no difference. The waiter was amazing, polite, attentive and if you did not notice he was one of two waitstaff you would never know He was wonderful Read more Read less

Food and service were both very good

This is one of my favorite restaurants!

The grouper was very good & the atmosphere excellent. The wait time for dinner seemed rather long, 30 min. A leisurely p... The grouper was very good & the atmosphere excellent. The wait time for dinner seemed rather long, 30 min. A leisurely pace is nice, but it did seem quite long. Loved your Foxboro wine as well! Read more Read less

Good was not great.

Service is always friendly, attentive, and efficient. Food is tasty and flavorful.

The service was very good.

Nicely prepared food, everyone enjoyed it!

service was slow - food order was wrong - food was bad

Excellent food, outstanding wait staff, and great atmosphere!

Reliable, satisfying dining experience. Nice neighborhood bistro feel.

calamari was fabulous. raspberry gelato was super yummy.

Had the prime rib. I could hardly cut it with my steak knife.

The Pizza was NOT very Good-too much cheese. The hamburger was good as was the Braised short ribs. The waiter service wa... The Pizza was NOT very Good-too much cheese. The hamburger was good as was the Braised short ribs. The waiter service was very good. Read more Read less

The Pizza was NOT very Good-too much cheese. The hamburger was good as was the Braised short ribs. The waiter service wa... The Pizza was NOT very Good-too much cheese. The hamburger was good as was the Braised short ribs. The waiter service was very good. Read more Read less

Great food ! Great staff ! One of our favoriterestaurants.

Food is consistently good.

Filet was to die for! Great service.

Great pizza and salads topped off with a nice bottle of wine

Instead of butter with the bread, try some olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Or maybe even a mixture of garlic, olive oil,... Instead of butter with the bread, try some olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Or maybe even a mixture of garlic, olive oil, and some herbs. Also, Since taking my vegetarian daughter to your restaurant Saturday night, we noticed how few vegetarian options there really are. She's also lactose intolerant, so it limited her options further. There are so many ways to be creative with vegetarian foods, and especially in the Danville area, I think there would be she's also lactose intolerant, so it limited her options further. There are so many ways to be creative with vegetarian foods, and especially in the Danville/Alamo area, I think there would be a definite market. You do so many dishes well. Keep it up! Read more Read less

Wonderful food, good service, great menu, and a nice outside patio to sit. we will be back.

Both food and service were very good.

food was very good. server in beginning was very good but decined as mealt went on. had to continually request more wate... food was very good. server in beginning was very good but decined as mealt went on. had to continually request more water,tea etc...check was presented before asking if dessert was needed.. a smile/thank you at end would have been appreciated Read more Read less

The staff is very friendly and service is great. The food is always good. We like the casual atmosphere.

Quality and portion size were impressive, as was the service.

It must have been family night at this restaurant as it was full of young loud kids, the noise level was so bad I couldn... It must have been family night at this restaurant as it was full of young loud kids, the noise level was so bad I couldn't hear my in-laws talking. It felt like a pizza parlor atmosphere..which is great if that's what you are planning. Service was slow but the food was all good. Read more Read less

First timers! The halibut was wonderful! Loved all of the veggies; light on the starch. My husband had the tilapa. Switc... First timers! The halibut was wonderful! Loved all of the veggies; light on the starch. My husband had the tilapa. Switched out the mashed potatoes for the risotto (not a mashed potato fan). EXCELLENT! Loved the wine. We'll be back! Minor suggestion: Change out the butter with some vinegar and oil. Or, better yet: infuse some olive oil with garlic and rosemary. That would be awesome! Read more Read less

We had Saturday breakfast/brunch and the four of us all really enjoyed what we ordered-steak and eggs, French toast with... We had Saturday breakfast/brunch and the four of us all really enjoyed what we ordered-steak and eggs, French toast with Canadian bacon and eggs benedict (2 of us). Delicious! The restaurant is very nice and it looks like it would be a great place to sit outside too. Read more Read less

Excellent food and service. Casual atmosphere. Nice place to spend time with family or friends.

Karen our waitress was amazing!!Food is always a 10 plus!!

The lamb chops were wonderfully prepared.The sauce was very tasty. The pork chop with the apple chutney was very tasty a... The lamb chops were wonderfully prepared.The sauce was very tasty. The pork chop with the apple chutney was very tasty also. Read more Read less

Always too noisy unless mostly empty -otherwise great. A little sound suppression panels, carpets would go a long way

Excellent in quality of food and service at a good cost.

The waitress was awesome!

Food and service were outstanding. Would come back again.

Took advantage of a lovely night an ate on the porch.

We started with the Calamari appetizers which had a light Japanese breading that was wonderful. The pork chop was so fla... We started with the Calamari appetizers which had a light Japanese breading that was wonderful. The pork chop was so flavorful with an apple glaze, sauce and side of diced apples. Drinks were refilled when almost empty even though the place was really busy by the time we left. Too full to try the deserts. More than enough food take some extra home. Read more Read less

we really enjoyed the spaghetti carbonara. the pancakes were fluffy and yummy and the belgian waffles too. the steaks we... we really enjoyed the spaghetti carbonara. the pancakes were fluffy and yummy and the belgian waffles too. the steaks were as we ordered medium rare. hashbrowns and sunnyside eggs were perfect too!. It didn't take long either...We were lucky they were not busy this sunday brunch Read more Read less

Food, service. Every thing was great.

Always a very pleasant wait staff and the food is great!

As always, it is too noisy.

our waitress was extremely helpful with menu items. The spinach/artichoke appetizer was delicious and plentiful! Our ent... our waitress was extremely helpful with menu items. The spinach/artichoke appetizer was delicious and plentiful! Our entrees were very good as was the chocolate truffle cake dessert. All portions were large - we took all of the leftovers home , as a matter of fact! Read more Read less

My family loves Xenia's. Living in Alamo, it is definitely our go- to restaurant. We consistently have good meals and th... My family loves Xenia's. Living in Alamo, it is definitely our go- to restaurant. We consistently have good meals and the service is always exceptional. I am always surprised so many people have not been there before. If you are one of these people, you definitely need to change that. Read more Read less

A bit noisy.

The last time we were in this restaurant we were served rice with our curry. This time, we purchased the order of curry... The last time we were in this restaurant we were served rice with our curry. This time, we purchased the order of curry thinking that white rice would be included however, nothing was included. We had to pay $5 extra for a serving of rice. However, there was a platter on the menu which was an order of curry, basmati rice, dal and yogurt. The waitress failed to tell us that nothing was included with an order which was not a platter. Who in their right mind would eat a bowl of curry without bread or rice. Rice and curry go hand in hand. This was a bizarre and upsetting experience. I will not go to this restaurant ever again. It was ridiculous. Offering curry without anything is like offering a sandwich without the bread. Also, if we knew, we would have purchased the platter instead we actually paid more for our side or rice to go with our curry and actually received less items. Awful!!!1 Read more Read less

Excellent food at fair pricing,excellent service and great outside.

Great service and wonderful food.

We like the atmospher almost as much as the food. great place.

Simply sublime...every single time!

Our waitress was personable, efficient and very upbeat both with her suggestions and comments.

It's a very good restaurant overall, but the interior noise level is almoost a no-go. Some sound deadening improvements... It's a very good restaurant overall, but the interior noise level is almoost a no-go. Some sound deadening improvements would make it rate excellent. Read more Read less

The staff is so friendly. Jerry makes you feel like you are his best friend. The food is fabulous!! I always have the ha... The staff is so friendly. Jerry makes you feel like you are his best friend. The food is fabulous!! I always have the halibet encrusted by hashbrowns. The sauce is so yummy, I can't wait to go there again. Read more Read less

Love the calamari and risotto, salad was fresh and delish soup was awesome!!

Food and service were very good, like the atmosphere and enjoy sitting in the booths, overall good value for the experie... Food and service were very good, like the atmosphere and enjoy sitting in the booths, overall good value for the experience. Read more Read less

The food taste is not like before

I love the potato crusted halibut. I come to Xenia's often and have never had a bad meal here!

Excellent menu choices, fair prices, good service and excellent food.

Great food

Waiters are attentive, and food is great.

Wonderful staff, wonderful food and great service

Friendly staff. Food was really, really good. We will diffently will go back.

Too noisy for normal conversation

The filet was great!

Lighting was terrible. The A/C was freezing cold so much so we had to get our sweatshirts from the car in order to eat s... Lighting was terrible. The A/C was freezing cold so much so we had to get our sweatshirts from the car in order to eat somewhat comfortably. Very crowded & noisy. Read more Read less

Very nice waiter, who is one of the owners. Great food.

Xenia's has the best braised short ribs. My only complaint is that I noticed the patio area where we sat was not very cl... Xenia's has the best braised short ribs. My only complaint is that I noticed the patio area where we sat was not very clean. Read more Read less

Entrees were great, but cheesecake did not have berries and the raspberry sauce was overly sweet, I guess it was to make... Entrees were great, but cheesecake did not have berries and the raspberry sauce was overly sweet, I guess it was to make up for the tasteless cheesecake. Spinach salad was almost dry. Read more Read less

Food and service were great but have to say the décor is a little tired. Time for a little facelift.

It was fine but almost too noisy to talk.

Good service, nice ambience, good selection of food and drink.

Good service, good food.

Service was good. We enjoyed the calamari appetizer. There is a great variety of entrees at reasonable prices. My calama... Service was good. We enjoyed the calamari appetizer. There is a great variety of entrees at reasonable prices. My calamari steak with risotto and asparagus was very good, and my daughter loved her salmon and mashed potatoes. My wife liked the proteins in the paella, but the sauce was oversalted and she was not able to eat much of it. Read more Read less

The skirt steak with bacon mashed potatoes was veryvery good. Even the vegetables were delicious

a bit loud but everything else was good

The halibut was cooked to perfection!

Our order took way to long - approx. 45 min. I would question if I will go back. Last time we went, same thing happened.... Our order took way to long - approx. 45 min. I would question if I will go back. Last time we went, same thing happened. NOT FUN !!!! Read more Read less

I personally had your CA omlette with bacon & avocado and it was fantastic! Other members of the group were very satisfi... I personally had your CA omlette with bacon & avocado and it was fantastic! Other members of the group were very satisfied with their choices Read more Read less

Would have given it a "5" except for the noise level on a Saturday night, with young children on one side of us and an e... Would have given it a "5" except for the noise level on a Saturday night, with young children on one side of us and an energetic "girls night out" on another side of us. Previous visit, on a Friday night several months ago, was much better noise level. Read more Read less

Fabulous find in Alamo. We started with the Calamari which had a panko breading and was very light and tasty.Then the bu... Fabulous find in Alamo. We started with the Calamari which had a panko breading and was very light and tasty.Then the butter lettuce salad. Comes with house dressing that does not over power the salad, but covers everything,again very light and tasty.We ordered the potatoe crusted halibut and mango salsa pork chop. Both were so good we each swapped plates half way through to enjoy both meals. All the food is mediterranean style and seasonings are excellant. Light but vibrant. Nothing over powers the taste of the meal but compliments each dish. Read more Read less

Good food. Good prices. I'll come back again.

Service was very good and so was the food

We were the only people in the restaurant and thought this was odd for 6 pm on a Friday night. The person that waited on... We were the only people in the restaurant and thought this was odd for 6 pm on a Friday night. The person that waited on us us likely the owner.. he wasn't terribly friendly. Read more Read less

The halibut was cooked to perfection and the service was great.

Our waitress was fabulous and the food very good!

Very loud. Server responded poorly when I told him about a problem with my entree which was "swimming" in butter. He tol... Very loud. Server responded poorly when I told him about a problem with my entree which was "swimming" in butter. He told me it wasn't butter. I sent it back after eating about a third of it. Read more Read less

Great service and food

excellent menu... enjoyed the paella and the wife was pleased with the salmon

cioppino was excellent

It was FREEZING in there. There is no door between the bar and outdoor lounge, so when it's cold outside, you're going t... It was FREEZING in there. There is no door between the bar and outdoor lounge, so when it's cold outside, you're going to freeze inside. The food was so-so, and in addition to eating two meals there, we took home sandwiches for the next day's lunch. Both sandwiches were supposed to have potato salad, but they put fries in one, which never re-heat well, so they got thrown out. The potato salad was terrible because the potatoes were almost raw. They tried to put too many things in with the potatoes and it just didn't taste good, so that was also thrown out. Read more Read less

Best place around great service and food is unbelievable delicious.

Good menu suggestions from wait staff

food is very good but is offset negatively by the high noise level that makes it uncomfortable to dine if restaurant is... food is very good but is offset negatively by the high noise level that makes it uncomfortable to dine if restaurant is at all busy. Read more Read less

Service has declined the past few visits. There is just not enough servers or bus boys when it may get busy.We had to ge... Service has declined the past few visits. There is just not enough servers or bus boys when it may get busy.We had to get up and find our own utensils because we could not get anyone's attention. Read more Read less

Everything was excellent with the exception of the noise factor.

The food was so-so. I had the Chicken Cordon Bleu. The chicken was moist and juicy, but there was not much ham or cheese... The food was so-so. I had the Chicken Cordon Bleu. The chicken was moist and juicy, but there was not much ham or cheese inside, and the amount of sauce was skimpy. My husband had the salmon. It came with a small scoop of guacamole, which did not seem to pair well with the fish. Read more Read less

The noisiest restaurant I have ever been in.Diners were trying to out yell each other to be heard.

The server was very pleaant and knowledgable. the food was excellent.

Our food took a long time.

Food is always very good. Service was really excellent

Great food/environment!

Great food and service. We will definitely go back.

The experience was excellent and I often recommend Xenia to others if only on the quality of the food. This is not to ne... The experience was excellent and I often recommend Xenia to others if only on the quality of the food. This is not to negelect exellent service and good prices. Read more Read less

Wonderful Calamari and steak. Attentive staff and Manager. Nice environment.

Our waitress seemed business and was short handed.

Excellent menu and servicve

Food and service excellent. go again filet mignon superb

I love the potato crusted halibet!!! The lemon sauce is terrific. Hubby had linguini with shrimp and clams, terrific as... I love the potato crusted halibet!!! The lemon sauce is terrific. Hubby had linguini with shrimp and clams, terrific as well. Very welcoming and friendly here. Yes, it's noisy, no carpet, only 2 booths. The tables have hard chairs. The food is fabulous. Read more Read less

Service was excellent. Food was great. Only exception was that my guest ordered a Basic Burger and it was served with ch... Service was excellent. Food was great. Only exception was that my guest ordered a Basic Burger and it was served with cheese, which wasn't listed on the menu. Waitress offered to serve the hamburger without cheese, but guest was OK with removing the cheese herself. Read more Read less

Service was very good and friendly. Food came out hot and tasty. Prices are very reasonable. Will come back.

The house salad was amazing! Plenty enough for 2 to share. The filet mignon was great, and the pommes frites were fantas... The house salad was amazing! Plenty enough for 2 to share. The filet mignon was great, and the pommes frites were fantastic! Read more Read less

Only problem was that the air condition system was down and the repair service was over loaded.

Filet over cooked - ordered medium, came out well done. Server nicely offered to re-cook. Came out 'SLIGHTLY' less done,... Filet over cooked - ordered medium, came out well done. Server nicely offered to re-cook. Came out 'SLIGHTLY' less done, still WAAY over cooked, and 15-minutes AFTER entire table was finished with their meals. Was (amazingly..) still on bill.. Read more Read less

Food was very good, restaurant is kid friendly with a reasonably priced kids menu.

Waiter was so friendly and knowledgeable. Food was excellent! Ambience was nice : )

Waiter was so friendly and knowledgeable. Food was excellent! Ambience was nice : )

Waiter was so friendly and knowledgeable. Food was excellent! Ambience was nice : )

Even it was busy, service was very good and food is excellent

We love Xenia. Always a great meal and plenty of food.

When we opened the door, the smell of garlic and aromas invited us in. The selection was great. Two of us had the halibu... When we opened the door, the smell of garlic and aromas invited us in. The selection was great. Two of us had the halibut. Believe it or not, it was super!!! It had a crusted potato on the outside with a yummy lemon piccata. The bread was REAL S.F. sourdough. The beet-goat cheese salad was great, calamari was excellent. The clam-shrimp linguini was excellent. The food here was like some 5 star resaurant would serve.It is very casual, noisy, but the food here is terrific! Read more Read less

The employees are extremely helpful and courteous. The food is excellent...

Place was packed when we arrived. We were seated quickly and taken care of right away. The server was very good and atte... Place was packed when we arrived. We were seated quickly and taken care of right away. The server was very good and attentive. Read more Read less

Great local restaurant, nice enough for couples night out but comfortable for family dinner. One of best children's menu... Great local restaurant, nice enough for couples night out but comfortable for family dinner. One of best children's menus we have seen, great variety and healthy options. Adult menu is varied with reasonable prices for quality meals. Service is generally very good, friendly and positive attitude. Read more Read less

They were out of iceberg lettuce, yet Safeway shares the same parking lot. Their expresso machine was broken. None of th... They were out of iceberg lettuce, yet Safeway shares the same parking lot. Their expresso machine was broken. None of this was disclosed before ordering these items. Read more Read less

Great food and excellent service.

Food is excellent. Service is friendly

The restaurant was very warm and inviting. The staff was kind and observant. I really appreciated seeing families enjoyi... The restaurant was very warm and inviting. The staff was kind and observant. I really appreciated seeing families enjoying their dinner there. Read more Read less

Great food and service!

Excellent service and food, but very down to earth feel - not pretentious.

The parents food was good, but the kids meals were not very good.

Everything was very good. The only negative was the noise level. We had a difficult time hearing the folks at our table,

Was not impressed when I walked in the door, no ambience very stark and plain, did not look clean.

Excellent food, wait staff friendly and attentive to our needs and wants. An enjoyable experience that, even though we l... Excellent food, wait staff friendly and attentive to our needs and wants. An enjoyable experience that, even though we live across the bay, will try to visit again soon. Read more Read less

Service was good but could be refined, more table checks and refills. Always refill ice on iced tea. Make sure you re-fi... Service was good but could be refined, more table checks and refills. Always refill ice on iced tea. Make sure you re-fire from scratch any dish if it comes out not as requested. Read more Read less

The fillet was fabulous. The pork chop was as tender as the fillet and the wood burning oven marguerite pizza was very,... The fillet was fabulous. The pork chop was as tender as the fillet and the wood burning oven marguerite pizza was very, very good. Read more Read less

The fish was great but a little dry. My friend's meat was also over cooked.

Food not what expected.

Great service & food.

The food was good but was better the last time we ate there.

Very good meal, no complaints at all on the quality and presentation of the food.

Our server did a fantastic job w recommendations. More importantly, the meal marched or exceeded our expectations.

Fast and attentive service.

Dining room can be loud from small children.

Like the atmosphere and the food was very good.

The food was bland......the meatloaf was blah way to much red sauce. Potatoes tasted fake....risotto had no flavor at al... The food was bland......the meatloaf was blah way to much red sauce. Potatoes tasted fake....risotto had no flavor at all. Was so looking forward to dinner. Read more Read less

Seafood Paella was great, but we would not order the lamb shank again; not tender, too fatty, the the polenta was too dr... Seafood Paella was great, but we would not order the lamb shank again; not tender, too fatty, the the polenta was too dry and had little flavor Read more Read less

Very nice neighborhood restaurant, great for famiies, comfortable atmosphere, good variety on the menu, great assortment... Very nice neighborhood restaurant, great for famiies, comfortable atmosphere, good variety on the menu, great assortment of moderately priced wines, friendly servers. Read more Read less

Dishes, services, atmosphere...everything was great. We were lucky to get a nice booth on Friday night. The place was pa... Dishes, services, atmosphere...everything was great. We were lucky to get a nice booth on Friday night. The place was packed. Read more Read less

The service was fab!! the food was excellent, and servings were generous. We will be eating at Xenia very frequently now... The service was fab!! the food was excellent, and servings were generous. We will be eating at Xenia very frequently now!! Read more Read less

Food was tasty and nicely plated. However, the service was exceptional. I don't recall the name of our server, but he... Food was tasty and nicely plated. However, the service was exceptional. I don't recall the name of our server, but he is to be commended. Excellent wait staff too. Very friendly atmosphere. Read more Read less

I've dined here on a number of occasions and always order the skirt steak as I enjoy it so much.

Everything has always been great. Just recently I asked for my meal to go and they left out my baked potatoe and vegeta... Everything has always been great. Just recently I asked for my meal to go and they left out my baked potatoe and vegetablles. I would still consider the serve good. Read more Read less

the people were great

For bing one of the first people there for dinner time, took a while for food to arrive

Friendly service and good food. We are a family with three boys. The portions were plentiful and tasty.

Our waiter was terrific. The fish was moist and the steak perfectly cooked. The waiter, also the bartender, made a mea... Our waiter was terrific. The fish was moist and the steak perfectly cooked. The waiter, also the bartender, made a mean martini! Casual, relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff. Our new favorite place! Read more Read less

Food and ambience were good. The waiter was a nice guy but was not very well informed. He didn't know the house wine,... Food and ambience were good. The waiter was a nice guy but was not very well informed. He didn't know the house wine, the soup of the day, and he wasn't very familiar with the menu items. Read more Read less

Will likely come back as the food was good, environment nice, and service was polite and helpful.

We usually dine early; there seems to be only one server early in the eveing; she is so busy that the service is not tha... We usually dine early; there seems to be only one server early in the eveing; she is so busy that the service is not that great! Read more Read less

Food and service were great,Very clean.

This is a wonderful neighberhood restaurant and we have always loved it. They have expanded their menu and we loved eve... This is a wonderful neighberhood restaurant and we have always loved it. They have expanded their menu and we loved everything that we had. Read more Read less

We ordered a caesar salad that was one of the worst - dressing had no taste, lettuce watery, powdered parmesan cheese.... We ordered a caesar salad that was one of the worst - dressing had no taste, lettuce watery, powdered parmesan cheese. Also, the risotto was terrible- it used to be "okay" but has definitely declined. Tasted like heavy cream was dumped into it. Someone needs to taste these. Everything else was great. Read more Read less

My first visit was excellent in every respect. I visited Friday p.m. with guests and the service was not up to par; how... My first visit was excellent in every respect. I visited Friday p.m. with guests and the service was not up to par; however, the food was excellent as usual. Read more Read less

Great casual restaurant with consistantly good food!

Host was not very friendly or welcoming. Neither was the waiter, but he did fine otherwise. disappointed no soda refill... Host was not very friendly or welcoming. Neither was the waiter, but he did fine otherwise. disappointed no soda refill for the kids. food was very good. Read more Read less

Very pleased

Thank you for helping me with my Gluten free diet

Excellent service, superior quality and presentation of food. Fairly priced. We will definitely return. Peter Swidzinski

The food was delicious! We have no complaints whatsoever.

Biggest objection? Overwhelming noise!! Might go back for lunch, but never again dinner. A real deal breaker. BTW, we're... Biggest objection? Overwhelming noise!! Might go back for lunch, but never again dinner. A real deal breaker. BTW, we're locals. Read more Read less

The ribeye was over cooked from med rare to med well and had no flavor because of it. I paid 26 for an overcooked piece... The ribeye was over cooked from med rare to med well and had no flavor because of it. I paid 26 for an overcooked piece of meat. I like restaurants that take pride in every order that goes out. Read more Read less

I'm going to go back again because I havea coupon but everything tasted like it was frozen and I had to wait forever fo... I'm going to go back again because I havea coupon but everything tasted like it was frozen and I had to wait forever for my waitress before I could sample wines to buy a bottle. Read more Read less

Server extremely friendly. Food was very good, will be back as I live down the block. GREAT JOB!!

loved Xenia. acoustics make it hard to hear when it's busy. music would be nice.

Great menu variety, reasonable pricing on entrees and wines, and a comfortable atmosphere. This is the perfect restaura... Great menu variety, reasonable pricing on entrees and wines, and a comfortable atmosphere. This is the perfect restaurant for families that want a step up in food quality and environment versus chain restaurants. Read more Read less

the food was just ok not great.

Your ribeye was tough, tasted like the grill wasn't clean, and/or had a weight pressed on it. Would NOT order that agai... Your ribeye was tough, tasted like the grill wasn't clean, and/or had a weight pressed on it. Would NOT order that again. My butddy had the skirt/flank steak and said the same thing. Read more Read less

Recommend they brighten up the restaurant, perhaps use white tablecloths.

We thought our shrimp starter was very tasty and the Salmon special was very good. Moist and the Saffron Sauce was very... We thought our shrimp starter was very tasty and the Salmon special was very good. Moist and the Saffron Sauce was very good. Read more Read less

thought it was expensive. will only go back with a coupon from restaurant.com

We had a great experience! Our server didn't rush us. My husband gave her an extra $20 to thank her! We hadn't seen o... We had a great experience! Our server didn't rush us. My husband gave her an extra $20 to thank her! We hadn't seen our friends in 3 years so we talked for hours, NO one kicked us out even after they closed! They just kept cleaning up and let us decide when we were ready to leave. I"m spreading the word about this great restaurant! Thanks! Read more Read less

Comfortable restaurant and bar area. Good service. Good food.

Excellent dining experience!

Excellent service and amazing food! It was a great experience and we will be back!!

Josh the manager is the best!

Every time we eat at Xenias it is a great evening. Service and the food is excellent. The pork chop is awesome! Thanks.

we live in the area

Tonight was our best experience at Xenia. We have had some poor meals and bad service in the past. Keep up the good work... Tonight was our best experience at Xenia. We have had some poor meals and bad service in the past. Keep up the good work. We live in Alamo and normally go elsewhere. I think we will be coming in more often. Read more Read less

My first time there and I was happy with the experiance. I drove pass many time but I thought to try it with restaurant.... My first time there and I was happy with the experiance. I drove pass many time but I thought to try it with restaurant.com. Read more Read less

Xenia is a neighborhood restaurant that I frequent often because of the food and service.

I live in Alamo and Xenia Bistro is close in proximity and the food and service are very good.

Sebastian was our server and we enjoyed his sense of humor and personality as well as the good service.

The service was outstanding!!!

Love to support our local Alamo businesses. Live music on Friday/Saturday nights would be wonderful -- something light a... Love to support our local Alamo businesses. Live music on Friday/Saturday nights would be wonderful -- something light and easy listening that isn't too loud! Best to Jigi. Read more Read less

Waiter was very attentive but food came out wrong on four of our orders. I saw him write down our requests (no cheese o... Waiter was very attentive but food came out wrong on four of our orders. I saw him write down our requests (no cheese on hamburgers, etc.) but they came out wrong anyway. Burgers were over cooked. Read more Read less

Great time. Will be back.

It's a very good neighborhood restaurant, and the plus of now dining there with certificates, makes it all the better.