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Bijou Restaurant and Bar

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Local(510) 888-1092

1034 B St
Hayward, CA 94541

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Bijou Restaurant and Bar
Local(510) 888-1092

1034 B St
Hayward, CA 94541

http://www.bijouexperience.com

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User Reviews of Bijou Restaurant and Bar

Yelp.com Review - by Kathy R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great place. Excellent drinks prices are reasonable service outstanding.I hope it lasts!
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Stanton C.

2.0 of 5 stars. I really wanted to give this place a better review, but I just wasn't all that impressed with it in the end.I went here Friday evening with my girlfriend to check out the Yelp Eats prix fixe menu - we...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathy D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went here for a small girls get together for my bday dinner. I didn't feel like making a trip out to the city. I wanted to go somewhere local, cute, and with good cocktails. My cousin suggested...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Gina N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yelp eats week: shrimp for appetizers , scallops for entree & creme brA�lA�e for desert = bomb! go check it out. They even have a live DJ there on the weekends.
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Earlene C.

4.0 of 5 stars. You know how there are places out there that try to be fancy gourmet, but just can't pull it off?Well that's not Bijou! Bijou reaks sophisticated class and gourmet food. It's at places like this that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Adriana P.

3.0 of 5 stars. What a cute little spot to hang out and have some drinks with friends!!The first couple of times I was there the ambiance was a quite and relaxed one. The waitress and bartender were pleasant and the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jon B.

2.0 of 5 stars. Mediocre food. Wayyy overpriced. Slow service.Come on people, really? REALLY??Finally went to Bijou last night for the first time, and was sorely disapointed. It definitely does not deserve the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Linh H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this place! It's very trendy; the ambiance is great & the food is fantastic (especially dessert).. considering Hayward. Right across the street from the movie theater - great for that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathryn F.

3.0 of 5 stars. Went late with the hubby...called and made reservations. Due to being slow, they were closing that bar before 9pm. We begged and got one drink each. The drinks were great. Food was good, but we...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by quyhn C.

1.0 of 5 stars. My date brought me there thinking this would be up to my European standard taste. I must say that all I wanted was to dine very fast and to get out of there. 1) Food: From the way it was cooked and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by PJ S.

2.0 of 5 stars. Went to Bijou on Wednesday evening. Ordered small plates with Ahi tuna tartar,chicken Lollipops, spinanch salad and Beef Carpaccio. The Ahi tuna tartar was very good I wanted to order another but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by ESPNgurl D.

4.0 of 5 stars. The boy and I finally managed to pick a spot to celebrate our anniversary (big 3) and since we're all about exploring the new spots in the East Bay -- it was a good excuse to splurge a little.It was a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by w c.

2.0 of 5 stars. Bijou tries to be more than it is...I've been here a few times now- the second time was to make sure my original judgement was correct- and it is. Bijou is rather out of place for downtown Hayward,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by michelle l.

4.0 of 5 stars. I was a little anxious about going here after reading the reviews, but with my lowered expectations, I was pleasantly surprised. Unlike the gayot.com review, I didn't find this place to be especially...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I would've never imagined Hayward opening up such a chill spot to hang out at. Not only is the ambiance hip and sophisticated, but the waiters were struttin' around with this "I'm a cool guy" vibe. So...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Erica R.

3.0 of 5 stars. Went for dinner and I was impressed with the food, but not the prices for the serving size you get. Not impressed with the drinks available. The past few times I have went back I have opted just for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by I Q.

1.0 of 5 stars. This is a review for the "club" only.After reading the reviews on here and checking out the website, I thought, "Hey, maybe I SHOULD give Hayward a chance". I was quickly disappointed once we got...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Linda P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Reasons why Bijou deserves 5 full stars: -Its in Hayward -Plenty of Parking -Parking is FREE -Grilled Salmon -You can drink at their street patio under heat lamps -DJ spinning after 10pm
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Naomi K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Puts Hayward back on the map. Surprising, nice, classy, decent food, good ambiance. Chef was making his rounds in the earlier part of the evening, though wasn't too chatty (he should interact with the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Courtney R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love this place great food, drinks and ambiance. For food you have to get an order of the crab cakes and sliders. Drinks try the Hurricane or one of the specials. The place turns in to a club after...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rhia R.

5.0 of 5 stars. On a warm summer night, Bijou is off the hook! Met up with a few friends here for dinner. The dimly lit venue with its chain link metal curtain made me feel like I was in Vegas. To start things off,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dwight S.

2.0 of 5 stars. Cons:I went here two nights in a row and the majority of the women are over 35 years of age and unattractive. The drinks are insanely pricey (even beer)Hardly anyone dances on the dance floor.Most DJs...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sandy L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I had the best Watermelon martini there! =) I cant even taste the alcohol and the watermelon was sooo sweet. BEWARE!!! It tastes soooo good that it may get you drunk after a few. I love the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Gabriel B.

2.0 of 5 stars. I came in with high hopes. I read all the reviews, the anticipation was high, my curiosity peaked, and I was rooting for the East Bay, (my old stomping grounds) especially Hayward to elevate it's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Connie T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I heard of this restaurant from SFgate and have to be honest, because it is located in Hayward, I had preconceived idea that this restaurant won't be any good. Regardless, I'm always game to try new...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David N.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's easy to say Bijou is impressive because of what everyone here has already said: its atmosphere. But its food isn't bad, either. I had the veggie dish of the day, which was baked mushrooms,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Richard T.

2.0 of 5 stars. So I went to this place on Friday night just to kick it...and got there around 12am....and it was packed. Security could've been alittle better. I got in without even a stamp and the guy even said...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lorajean F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Two thumbs up for their new Happy Hour! $4 sangrias are huge and their lollipop chicken is finger-lickin' good! yay for bijou!
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather W.

5.0 of 5 stars. My husband and I hit up Bijou Friday night as they now have DJ playing. We had a blast the entire time we were there and the drinks were great!I would totally recommend Bijou for dinner or their...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Aarron W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Came back to check out the nightlife. The crowd was cool, nice bartenders, and we had a blast! Cant wait to go back.
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by thanh n.

3.0 of 5 stars. Drinks are expensive. Food is a little pricey and not great. But nice looking place and good place to just hang out and meet a totally diverse crowd on Fridays.
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mimi C.

2.0 of 5 stars. Bijou Sliders, Chicken Lollipops, Bijou FritesYou really just pay for the presentation and atmosphere here. The food itself wasn't anything spectacular. The only thing good was the dipping sauce that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jon B.

1.0 of 5 stars. Anyone considering dinner disreguard the amazing feedback this place is getting about its dinner, the portions are smallest I have seen between San Francisco, Manhattan, or even in the french...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by MICHELLE D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I like this place. I mean, cute bartenders, nice waitresses, cool atmosphere, and eye candy.... what more could you want? 4 stars:-free parking-really nice ambiance-drinks were strong and not too...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen N.

4.0 of 5 stars. updaaaattteee. I partied here on Saturday night. Sooooo much fun. They call it the Bijou Experience. Great drinks! Great people! Great music. The bartenders are nice to look at too. Great place if you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa C.

3.0 of 5 stars. First thought when I entered: cool vibe, spacious bar area, posh decor/lighting. We arrived early and ended up waiting at the bar for the rest of the group to arrive. The cocktail drinks sounded...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Anne K.

3.0 of 5 stars. I had the hazelnut mousse. It was absolutely divine! As I was with the large group of yelpers last month bidding farewell to Shelly and Eric, I appreciated that the hostess was willing to take my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Will V.

5.0 of 5 stars. The owner used to run Martini Monkey at the San Jose airport. My wife and I stopped there one day on the way down to her parents for Thanksgiving, after hearing much about it, and I must say, it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ann O.

4.0 of 5 stars. "Seriously...we're in Hayward?!?"..at least that's what I kept asking my cousin over dinner. We're both East Bay natives and never expected a place like this would ever exist on this side of the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by david l.

3.0 of 5 stars. I wish I could give this place 3.5 stars. because it's a good restaurant, especially for downtown Hayward. Great Ambiance, good food, good service, great bar selection. I was impressed by the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexis B.

3.0 of 5 stars. We stopped in town to visit and we found Bijou. The ambiance is fantastic and the staff is a delight! The food, however, could have been much better. The filet was topped with a sort of jam like sauce...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle V.

4.0 of 5 stars. I find myself hanging out in Downtown Hayward more often, especially with the new businesses opening up. I was yelping some places to eat around Hayward and bijou popped up. A friend said her sister...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason T.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a hip downtown spot in the Haystack. Cute hostess as you walk in and excellend wait staff. Food is fair for the price but it's about the drinks and atmosphere.
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tuff Critics O.

4.0 of 5 stars. A nice and welcome surprise in HaywardHayward? Yes, Hayward. . . When you step inside Bijou, you feel like you are in a hip SF club. High ceilings, dark woods, floor to ceiling chain curtains that are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by gerard l.

4.0 of 5 stars. Best place to party in Hayward with a cool SF feel, but OMG their drinks are way too over priced.Though I really love the new DJs that spin on Fridays. I hear they are called the Jimi Handtrix crew:...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Robin K.

3.0 of 5 stars. 3 1/2 stars to be exact.Hits:Pork Belly with napa cabbage - effin' delicious. a perfect mix of salty, sweet, juicy and fatty. The cabbage added a nice crunchy texture to the dish. Definitely worth my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Amelia R.

3.0 of 5 stars. One of those places that needs another visit, I'm sure. This first one, however, was far lower than expected. The service was mediocre at best. Our server was terribly inexperienced and kinda...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lydia W.

3.0 of 5 stars. Came here for an evening out with my friend and was very excited about the prospect of a chic institution in nearby Hayward!We got there a little before Happy Hour ended, but were first seated in the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Hong P.

2.0 of 5 stars. Friends and I came here for drinks after having dinner at Buffalo Bill's next door. The ambience and decor is cool. Kind of reminds me of a lounge in S.F. However, we're all beer drinkers and they...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sly S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Had dinner there when it first opened. It' s a really nice place in Hayward, very high scale and pricey but good food and great drinks. I enjoyed their steak, mojitos and a very yummy creme bule for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Zoya z.

4.0 of 5 stars. Bijou has a great weekend brunch with mimosas and belinis just the way they are supposed to be. Eggs Benedict are awesome too. Dtwn Hayward doesn't have too many "nice"options so Bijou is a welcome...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Marja M.

3.0 of 5 stars. We were kind of ignored by the bartender, but once she decided to notice us, she was very friendly and provided a healthy pour. Got there kind of late, and was very surprised to find such a swanky...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle S.

4.0 of 5 stars. If I were a pompous ass, (Wait, what do I mean by this "if" business?) I would make sure that my Bijou menu entry for their fabulous stuffed quail would actually say this:"Stuffed QUALE with mashed...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kim W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Dog friendly - lots of room at outdoor tables.Want a fabulous place for Sunday brunch minus the crowds? Then check out Bijou. Good: Food and service was fabulous but of course we were the only ones...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Janice F.

3.0 of 5 stars. Not much to say. Everything we ordered was yummy but everything was also small and a little pricy. :/ If you can afford it, it's a nice place to go. The seafood is great!The decor is super cute for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow, when did Hayward become cool? The new "B Street Area" in Hayward is great and the Bijou Restaurant is leading the way.I had their Scallops with Caviar, Bacon and Green Apples it was fantastic....
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by My R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yay! I'm a fan for the drinks. The Hemingway was an aquire taste, but the Hurricane was really good. It was poured into a jug. Oh memories....sorry off topic. I think this place is honestly the best...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan S.

4.0 of 5 stars. In an area hit pretty hard by the economic downfall, this place flourishes. As a lower priced option to the fancy Oakland and Berkeley restaurants, it definitely has a niche.Last time I was there I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by eric k.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm glad that places like this are propping up in Hayward. Yes, we have some negative influences in hayward, but that doesn't mean all of it is bad or that we aren't trying to make it nicer.Went here...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by miles b.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is literally right down the street from my apt...and probably one of my favorite restaurants in hayward. I mean..where else are you gonna get a chance to eat great french food without...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great brunch. Great service. Great prices. Love this place!!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Linda M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Five enthusiastic stars for the bar.This is my favorite place for having cocktails with a friend and talking. (notice I don't qualify this with "... in Hayward") The artisan drinks are amazingly...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This restaurant is pretty great. The atmosphere is very nice and trendy. There is a lot of higher class food without it being too expensive. We got the escargot (first time trying it) and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tramy V.

3.0 of 5 stars. Everytime i come back here, something seems to change! Tried the Strawberry Fields drink, and it was okay! The description sounded way better than how it tasted. The duck was served on a different...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jana H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Love the interior design of this space--really interesting features, great drinks and the size of the drinks are very generous. I just wish it was closer to where I live But if your out in Hayward...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Elise N.

4.0 of 5 stars. I was very impressed by the cocktails. The bartenders put a lot of tlc into making drinks, using fresh fruits to make the juices. I liked how my Kiwi Apple Royale had a bit of citrus pulp on top and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Will I A m.

2.0 of 5 stars. quite disappointed in the restaurant. i went based on the yelps but i definitely didn't have the 4-5 star experience everyone else had.we had a dinner party so it started with the scallop wrapped...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Camster N.

3.0 of 5 stars. The venue is definitely out of the norm for Hayward- pretty trendy and sleek. However, I did not find the food to be that great. Then again, I have a pretty discriminate palate. Overall ambiance is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Camille K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Bijou Restaurant & Bar is French cuisine meets The East Bay of Tommorrowland. I kept waiting for the people mover to board near the bar. I'll drown myself in cocktails next time, and wait for The...
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Yelp.com Review - by michelle m.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had a chance to try this place at a wonderful yelp event. Very good cocktails- wow! I thought the interior was swanky and very well put together. Really very upscale- this could be a destination...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Teresa - TOUCH B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I just popped in to take a peek; I'll have to stp and check it out next time...Good luck!
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Christian C.

4.0 of 5 stars. wow! this place exists.......in hayward....the stack?!?! went for the yelp elite event. i was pleasantly surprised. service: prompt and attentive. the were cordial and nice. i had drink as soon...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Gilyanne J.

3.0 of 5 stars. I had to do a double take when I saw this place....on B Street. Yes, B st., in Hayward. Yes, in Hayward. I had to leave the restaurant, walk back to my car, get back into my car, get back out and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dale G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went here for my first Yelp Elite event. I must say the drinks were excellent and the food was from the Black & White Bakery on Mission Street. (B&W made a spicy corn bread and a red velvet cake...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Gwen D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Who knew Hayward had such a gem!?! Frankie is awesome, so friendly and professional.
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen R.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place has great drinks and gets creative with ingredients!The service was excellent and everyone was so attentive to taking away finished plates and making sure we had enough drinks,and they were...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by gareth l.

5.0 of 5 stars. I had no clue there was a place like this in hayward. I stopped by on a Monday evening and had a great time. The restaurant has a great ambiance with modern decor. All servers and bar tenders were...
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Yelp.com Review - by Aivy C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I totally lied when I said Bijou's strength was their desserts.It's actually their drinks. I was lucky enough to be able to come here twice in the same week. I celebrated my 28th birthday here...
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Yelp.com Review - by Richard W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Love this place!!! I wish I lived closer. Its unassuming exterior really makes the interior ambiance and decorations stand out that much more. Being in Hayward seems to be a pretty easy place to excel...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mace M.

5.0 of 5 stars. A breezy night out with my buddies in the East Bay for a blithesome bout of beverages and a bite had us bent on brainstorming for a bearing to a befitting bar. Bound for B Street, passing the Bistro...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Being someone that goes out quite a bit & spends ridiculous amounts of money on food & drinks, I find myself writing my first ever Yelp review on this great spot I've been finding myself going to over...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Allison T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ok so by now I am a few months late on the review. This is a lovely place hidden in Hayward...I live in SF and rarely travel too too far to eat. But having met one of their bartenders (David) I went...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David P.

5.0 of 5 stars. So we finally found a house in Hayward. Not very familiar with the neighborhood so we came to Bijou, but this time for dinner.We had the escargot for appetizer, stuffed quail and lamb chops for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex R.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a tasty little spot.I came here with some friends a couple weeks ago for our dinner club.I got in early and went up to the bar for a drink. The lovely bartender explained all their fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by James N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Stiil great food. Still good attempts at good service. This last time we had the crab avocado salad and the sliders for appetizers. Dinner was salmon and quail. The food is high quality and tasty. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Keith F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great food and drinks! The portions are smaller which is perfect if you don't like feeling too full so late in the day. I love the atmosphere...the decor is very nice. I have had great service during...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Eling H.

4.0 of 5 stars. This happened a while ago, but came here for a friend's birthday party...I was the one who came for drinks. Makes some damn good drinks and an awesome fun atmosphere where you can talk and mingle...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Greydon U.

4.0 of 5 stars. Everyone remembers their first time Frenching... Some share it with a special someone, some with someone they just met. Me? I did it with my 8 closest friends. My first time Frenching was confusing....
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by La Gata M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Excellent food. There were four of us and we had the sliders as an appetizer. Most yummy and cooked to perfection...medium rare. Two of us had the salmon, one had the beef carpaccio, and I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by ELAINE R.

5.0 of 5 stars. THIS UPDATE IS BASED ON BAR AREA ONLY.Got drunk here for my sister's b-day last Friday. We were a loud bunch of six. Thank god this place exists in Hayward cause we didn't want to drive too far in...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I used to cross the bridge to the city for drinks and dinner because there just wasn't any where else to enjoy a girl's night out. Now we drive just 10 minutes for trendy, chic and delicious! Bijou...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ligaya T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Give the bartenders anything, be it a slab of bacon, stray bean sprout or scoop of durian and a overview of your taste palate, and they'll create a cocktail that will have your eyes rolling to the...
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Yelp.com Review - by marc a.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm not going to lie, I was very excited to hear about an establishment like this existing in downtown Hayward. Although I cringe when hearing the term "gentrification", I think this place will do...
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Yelp.com Review - by Dimitri M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very cozy fun hypnotic place. The night I went, they had their sliding glass doors open and you could feel and hear the outside; kind of felt like a true dinner in Europe.The food was yummy, my sea...
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Yelp.com Review - by Molly G.

3.0 of 5 stars. I wanted this place to be better! It's so cute and swanky.The food is not at all worth the price! Three veggie rolls for 9 bucks? It was the only vegan thing on the menu. What?The cocktails are always...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jim T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Another very good experience at Bijou!
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Yelp.com Review - by Regina N.

4.0 of 5 stars. We had dinner here last month on a Friday evening and the meal was delicious. We've been here a few times and each time, the experience only gets better! We started off with cocktails - the purple...
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Yelp.com Review - by Gracie B.

3.0 of 5 stars. If you didn't already know it, I'm a snob. I like nice things, good food, and great service. And I'm of the opinion that these things don't exist outside of most large city limits. So when everyone...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kenny L.

3.0 of 5 stars. The good: Food, Drinks, Ambiance and the fact Hayward finally has a classy place to eat and drink.The bad: The service sucked royally.My girlfriend and I came here for dinner when the DYL was in...
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Yelp.com Review - by Danielle B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm reviewing the sexy and unexpectedly fun lounge, not the restaurant. There definitely need to be more places like this here in the East Bay. The cocktails are unique, handcrafted, and not overly...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went there again after my birthday dinner for just drinks and they have some amazing drinks. They make everything fresh so there are no blender or pre-made mixes. I got a mai tai that was heaven. My...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lynda L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Heard about this place so decided to try it out with my friend and daughter on a Friday night. Yes, I like to take my 4 year old with me to try new places to test how kid-friendly they are. It's cool...
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura G.

2.0 of 5 stars. We went to Bijou for the first time last Friday. I couldn't wait after reading the reviews and having walked past this place. Downtown Hayward is going through a re-birth and I have been hoping for...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ros Y.

2.0 of 5 stars. Went here for dinner on a Saturday night, and surprised to find the restaurant quite empty - there were only two other tables seated at the time when we arrived. I had high hopes at first - the menu...
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Yelp.com Review - by Carson H.

4.0 of 5 stars. My lovely husband works in glamorous Hayward and he took me for lunch here one day when I came to meet him. Man was it tasty!! The inside is super cute and trendy looking, I wish we had something like...
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Yelp.com Review - by Carmen S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Urban semi-precious gem in Hayward? Yes, believe it. Very remisniscent of lounges/restaurants in Palo Alto. My comments are on the bar/lounge area not the restaturant. We dropped in after catching a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Erica T.

2.0 of 5 stars. I hate to do this Bijou, but I'm very disappointed! We made a reservation on Open Table for 8pm on a Saturday night. We arrived, were seated and ordered drinks. The restaurant was pretty busy but...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Drinks were great! a little pricey but great.I could see the young crowd must love this place.Food was good! the noise was a little loud for this older lady, but we will go back!
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Yelp.com Review - by Royce L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Oh, I forgot to review the restaurant from way back...I remember the food is definitely tasty, ambiance is nice (very trendy, neon green lights kinda thing), and service was friendly. What I didn't...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went for the first time this morning for blunch with my junior high bff. Sunny Sunday, plenty of room to sit at 11:30am when they open. I came here per the recommendations of a couple people over the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Margarita H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went for the first time for a friend's b-day. We had a great time and yes, their drinks are amazing! We tried basically all over them and loved them all. Cucumber cosmo was amazing as well as the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good stuff! Not bad Hayward, not bad at all.Dinner: My boyfriend and I started with a french onion soup and he loved it! It wasn't as salty as typical french onion soups, but sadly that's what I...
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Yelp.com Review - by jason v.

2.0 of 5 stars. Not what I had expected it too be. I had dinner there for my birthday and I left very disappointed. It is a nice addition but.....to be continued I first walk in and I see the Executive Chef at the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Bar: LOVE! Cucumber Cosmos are to DIE for. It's pretty much as classy a bar as you can get in Hayward and it well worth the more pricey drinks compared to other places in the area.Dinner: If you are...
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Yelp.com Review - by Nancy I.

3.0 of 5 stars. I came here for my Bday dinner with a group of my closest friends. Dinner service was kind of slow, but it was on a Saturday night so I expected it to be. It took them awhile just to bring us glasses...
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Yelp.com Review - by kristine n.

2.0 of 5 stars. My husband and I decided to try this place out on a whim after watching a movie. The ambiance was great especially considering it's Hayward and all. The 2 stars are for our attentive waiter. The food...
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Yelp.com Review - by T H.

2.0 of 5 stars. Well, very good service. Didn't experience very slow service, probably because they've been reading all of your reviews. But the food was disappointing. French onion soup--sadly the chain store...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kitty D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Came to Bijou with my favorite co-workers for my farewell, great working with you dinner! I can't believe this place is in Hayward. I love the decor, the lighting, and the fine dining, classic...
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Yelp.com Review - by joanne h.

5.0 of 5 stars. FINALLY!!!! we needed something like this out here in hayward ... and thank goodness for Bijou.we started off with two very yummy cocktails:-GRAPES OF WRATH-ANJOU ELIXIRboth very sweet but very good....
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Yelp.com Review - by Cheryl Lynn C. V.

5.0 of 5 stars. LOVE THIS PLACE! Perfect for couples, group dates or girlfriends. Haha, we actually brought our 2-year-old, the first time we went! But they were very accomodating! There was a highchair there,...
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Yelp.com Review - by ed c.

3.0 of 5 stars. So yeah, new diggs in hayward make this spot and the little strip they are trying to make a comfortable area in hayward. If you want the french food then go for it. Ambiance and design get the 3rd...
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie N.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm impressed. Hayward is a location you will hardly find me dining in, but i tried it, and I liked it. I was ready to be disappointed, but I found myself laughing and enjoying myself? The ambiance...
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Yelp.com Review - by Marvin J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Bijou - n., pl. -joux (-zh', -zhz').A small, exquisitely wrought trinket.I use to travel to Hayward for work and most of what I saw in Hayward was the industrial side. In fact, if you work through...
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This restaurant is another example that Hayward is changing. Located in a redeveloped portion of downtown, Bijou is a French restaurant with a very awesome design. The interior is very hip and trendy,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Senka F.

5.0 of 5 stars. We just went for V-Day and this was our second visit to this restaurant. Service, food, atmosphere was excelled. Will be back! V-Day Menu was prefix and everything was absolutely delicious, from...
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine P.

4.0 of 5 stars. My husband and I decided to eat here on a Wednesday night so the place was not that busy. We decided to order escargot to start off with. It was both our first time to eat snails. The texture of it is...
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Yelp.com Review - by Justine R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Bijou is a nice treat and like everybody has said already, it does not feel like Hayward at all. I've been here twice so far and both times I've had the Cucumber Cosmo. It's delicious and so...
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Yelp.com Review - by J L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Nice upscale looking sheek place. The food was good and ambiance was nice. I would go here again although I wouldnt go out of my way either. Their salad with fruit in it was good. Forgot what it was...
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Yelp.com Review - by Marisela R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm a fan! This place doesn't look like it would be in Hayward. It also attracts a better crowd than most Hayward places so this will definitely be my cocktail spot over any other local spot. I LOVE...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kyla G.

1.0 of 5 stars. I gave this place a try late one weekend. My mom and I walked into the place at 8:30 and walked out at 9:30 without ever receiving our entrees. Multiple missteps making dining at this restaurant one...
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Yelp.com Review - by Holger N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Nice place for a special dinner. We went there for diner, my wife had coq au vin and i had halibut. Both excellent. Service was quick and friendly. However, it was a little bit too loud in general. As...
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Yelp.com Review - by Farah S.

5.0 of 5 stars. My last review gave 4 stars, but I'll have to give them another for the service alone. Because I was having trouble with another Oakland restaurant, which I will not name, I decided to just settle...
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Yelp.com Review - by damen b.

2.0 of 5 stars. The best thing about it? It is the most chic bar in Hayward. The worst thing about it? It's the most chic bar, in Hayward.
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Yelp.com Review - by Rishi G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hayward should be proud to have a place like this, it's definitely worth traveling to the East Bay for. I'll narrate my alcohol fueled journey to give you an idea of what to expect.I started with the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole C.

4.0 of 5 stars. We went to Bijou last night and the first thing we said was,"Are we still in Hayward?" The restaurant is super cute and chic. Nice atmosphere, decor was very hip and you walk in there feeling...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kendra t.

4.0 of 5 stars. This restaurant is a fun place to meet up with friends and have a great cocktail or sit and have a fabulous dinner. I met up with a friend we had great drinks the Mandarin Pomtini is awesome. I had...
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine S.

1.0 of 5 stars. Bijou seemed promising enough. The ambience is very chic. Nice lighting, decorations, friendly waiters. I like the way they separated the bar and the restaurant section. Both looked sleek and hip....
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Yelp.com Review - by paul t.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very nice upscale setup of decor and ambiance. Full bar on one side with lounge and restaurant on the other side. Excellent food menu & well drinks as well. Perfect place to mingle at, plenty of...
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Yelp.com Review - by Candy C.

3.0 of 5 stars. The food remains excellent, don't get me wrong. The lobster salad was so refreshing and so lite, simply delicious! The prawns was also good (under the small plates section), as were the scallops from...
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Yelp.com Review - by Michele M.

4.0 of 5 stars. First of all, I'm THRILLED that Hayward has an upscale bar and restaurant! The decor is beautiful, hip and trendy; the food was excellent; and the drink menu is unique, unusual and very tasty! I've...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mar M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I ate here recently with my best friend. We ordered three dishes from the small dish section the Bijou sliders, fried calamari, and pan seared sea scallops. First let me talk about the decor, it is...
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. Haven't tried the food yet but I went there with a few friends to try the drinks. The service was very friendly and even got to meet one of the owners. I'd recommend the Anjou Elixir. Try out their...
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Yelp.com Review - by Trina H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good food and drinks what more can you ask for. I tried the smoked salmon with capers, can you say yum. Especially if you love the salty flavor of capers. And I also had the the grilled skirt steak,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Melanie F.

4.0 of 5 stars. So I can not review the food as my hubby and I went in just for a few drinks. However, the service was the best I have seen in quite a while -water without asking and with straws none the less! The...
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan T.

5.0 of 5 stars. My husband and I decided to head over to Bijou after watching a movie. I'm not going to give a long detailed report..but overall everything was delicious with lots of savory flavors! Foie gras,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tony Y.

2.0 of 5 stars. Ok, I'm still catching up on my yelpingSo, I came here with Jessica for Happy Hour on this places second week of operation. The decor of this place is great. Personally I think too much for the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Yvonne W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Definitely a fitting name for this jewel of a restaurant. The decor is modern and hits the sophisticated palate. The service was excellent. I'm a light weight but even I have to give kudos for...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mia A.

3.0 of 5 stars. on a random Friday night, me & the bf decided to try it out, since Hayward is trying to "nicenup" the downtown area... walked in about 7ish, the place wasn't super packed, but since we didn't have a...
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Yelp.com Review - by LizaDawn R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Such a pretty place! It's sleek and sophisticated without looking pretentious. We happened to be there on Frankie's first day as a bartender (but he's been around and has received many compliments in...
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Yelp.com Review - by Drew P.

3.0 of 5 stars. Went here for lunch today around 1PM, the place was empty.FREEZING INSIDE - I was wearing a sweater and I put on my gloves, I even saw the waitress shiver!Service was excellent, very attentive, water...
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Yelp.com Review - by Rayfil W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Just like their creative fusion French dishes, Bijou stands on the leafy streets on B street. With its modern interior, a sense of sexiness arrives. High ceiling awaken the senses as upbeat music...
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael H.

3.0 of 5 stars. "Bijou" is French for "jewel". So does Hayward have a jewel on its hands or just another piece of coal?The interiors are akin to anything you'd find in San Jose's Santana Row. Trendy and vibrant...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan M.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place was truly an interesting joint to go to. Unfortunately I procrastinated on this place so it isn't as clear on my memory, and they modified their menu since I last visit so a re-visit should...
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Yelp.com Review - by Hello K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I didn't expect to come across a nice restaurant like Bijou in Hayward so I was surprised when my friend suggested this place for dinner.I tried the roasted chicken thigh which was nice and moist and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Loren John B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Came here last night for a friend's birthday dinner. Its nice to see donwtown Hayward getting a major facelift, but it was kinda weird to see this kind of restaurant in a not-so-classy area. Yeah I...
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Yelp.com Review - by Leona C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I had the perfect experience at Bijou. It's very rare I get a Friday off, and I'm so glad I spent it here. Frankie and I came in around 7, it wasn't very busy (yet) and we were drawn to the bar. The...
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Yelp.com Review - by Suzy S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This downtown Hayward recent addition gets an A . Bijou is a refreshing change from the other few special dining spots in this area. After having lunch here I was curious to try dinner. It did not...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wonderful restaurant in Hayward! Went there last night with my girlfriends and I am still thinking about how great the food was.Sliders are to die for....I was a little concerned there was an egg on...
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Yelp.com Review - by Nick V.

4.0 of 5 stars. For being settled in Downtown Hayward on B St of all places, this restaurant truly gave me a surprise. I've only been here once but that experience made feel like its creeping on a come up towards...
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Yelp.com Review - by Trish C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Wow, you walk in here and forget for a minute that you're not across the street from a pawn shop and a bail bonds place (I'm sort of kidding, I just know when you look outside the window the places...
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Yelp.com Review - by Angela C.

4.0 of 5 stars. very good, went here for lunch and got the crab sandwich and salmon. will definitely be back for dinner, i love the atmosphere, the bar and the drink menu.
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Yelp.com Review - by Ali H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Living in the NOW...OK, I loved, yes loved, to go and have cocktails until they raised their prices $1 a month! I went with some girlfriends and I felt like I was buying a used car. I get the whole...
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Fantastic ! I have been wanting to try it for a while and finally got a chance to go to the lounge. Bijou has a big city vibe in boring Hayward. We have been needing a posh grown up spot to chill at...
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Yelp.com Review - by Shelly V.

5.0 of 5 stars. Eric V. and I went in for dinner last weekend with some friendsWe had a reservation at 8pm. Our table was ready for us. Our server, Frankie was charming and attentive.Drinks are still out-of-this...
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric V.

5.0 of 5 stars. The service was excellent here. I think that Bijou may have taken some of the negative comments posted to heart. We arrived 5 minutes before our reservation and were seated immediately. Our server,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Marzan W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Friendly staff and bartender. Best to make reservations if you plan to come here. I did not but was fortunate to get awesome seats in less than a minute anyway. Must be my charm I honed from charm...
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Yelp.com Review - by Nina S.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is the S . I was waiting so long for them to open then one day POOF a good Hayward spot to chill.The place looks like a club inside. The manager was wondering around making sure...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jerri L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Tues. 11/18:Holy Crap. There's a place like this...in HAYWARD?! Bartenders were way cool. Fair to say they are more than bartenders, they are mixologists. This is as good as it gets around here, one...
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Yelp.com Review - by Wes O.

1.0 of 5 stars. 7:05 pm - Me: Hi, a table for 2 please. Hostess: Do you have a reservation? Me: Well no I don't. Hostess: well, it will be about 10 mins. Me: that's fine. 7:12 pm- Hostess: Right this way. [We are...
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Yelp.com Review - by A. P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Huge drink menu. Great location. Great looking staff, comfortable interior. Tiny meal portions, this is really a place to go to for exotic drinks and appetizer-size meals. Surprisingly enough, my...
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Yelp.com Review - by W. K.

3.0 of 5 stars. I am writing this a few weeks after having lunch at the Bijou Restaurant & Bar. We started with the Salmon Tartar, nice but not memorable. My daughter had the Croque Monsieur (ham sandwich)...
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Yelp.com Review - by JOHN J.

2.0 of 5 stars. Organic and sustainable ingredients.Hayward longs for a restaurant of this caliber- ambiance, French chef and techniques, hip and modern. And there were some short comings. Wife and I went on a...
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Yelp.com Review - by katie k.

5.0 of 5 stars. Finally! Hayward has a great little restaurant! Pretty much, the only thing holding down the lively social scene was Buffalo, and now we have Bijou! Both on B street. A coincidence? I think not....
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Yelp.com Review - by A C.

2.0 of 5 stars. I am from Half Moon Bay, a quaint yet touristy town filled with lovely restaurants and lovely people. Moving to Hayward was a bit of a change as the downtown area left much to be desired. So one can...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Nice place, it surprised me being in downtown Hayward. I work in the area plus I went to Cal State Hayward, so for many years Hayward never really had any hip spots, I think this spot is both hip,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Deana H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have been here twice this week.Firstly, I live in Pleasanton but grew up in Hayward, I NEVER thought I'd willingly return to Hayward for anything so imagine my surprise at finding this gem. I...
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Yelp.com Review - by cheryl d.

4.0 of 5 stars. second time around... came here for lunchthe appetizers and entrees have not improved. the best thing about the bijou burger were the fries... ha! still way too pricey not worth it at alland what was...
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Yelp.com Review - by monica s.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am very pleased to say I enjoyed my dinner at Bijou. I am thrilled that Hayward is finally coming up in the world with such a nice restaurant. I had the filet mignon and it was delicious and for...
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Yelp.com Review - by J. Ass. M B.

2.0 of 5 stars. Soo I was originally gonna give this place 3 stars (2 1 for the Ambiance) for the potential (cause it IS really cute and all)....Then really thought about it like...no..Fudge that!! Lemme tell you...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lori L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I entered this place mad at my significant other (for reason not related to Bijou) and left so happy, impressed, and amazed!I've never had such cuisine before and it was incredible! I had the skirt...
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Yelp.com Review - by alex o.

2.0 of 5 stars. At a glance, Bijou looks like a pretty cool place. The decor is modern and swanky and the menu looks pretty decent. We were seated immediately and our server was friendly. All was good... til we...
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Yelp.com Review - by clarisse c.

1.0 of 5 stars. What a shame...Such a promising looking restaurant. At first they were accommodating that we were about 5-10 minutes late for our 6:30 reservation on a Monday night, but not like we really needed to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alice C.

4.0 of 5 stars. My mom never had French before and I was too lazy to drive far so I browsed on Yelp for something close. I was very surprised to find such a chic restaurant in Hayward. The food was very very good and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeffrey L.

1.0 of 5 stars. FAILURE.I've been a Hayward boy all of my life so I was excited this place was gonna be opening here, but I was also hesistant because it's opening here. The words 'Hayward', 'Downtown Acitivity',...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sonia H.

4.0 of 5 stars. We went there for a birthday dinner and we all have mix feelings about this restaurant. What we like: Cocktails, we ordered from almost their whole specialty drinks menu and all of them came out...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen R.

3.0 of 5 stars. My husband and some friends went to bijou for the first time tonight. We have been very excited to go since we live in Hayward, but moved from the city and this place seemed like a hip and great vibe....
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by sonia m.

4.0 of 5 stars. I discovered Bijon on Saturday while at the farmers market and what a great space with a very clean and contemporary feel. I was so excited that I called my room mate and made plans right away, and so...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by .elin f.

4.0 of 5 stars. Trendy upscale restaurant and Hayward are typically not mentioned in the same sentence. But that's about to change now that Bijou's in the neighborhood.This place use to be the $2.50 Chinese place and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Iain H.

2.0 of 5 stars. I have to say I was excited to try this place, as Hayward really doesn't have much in the way of trendy dining. Sadly I was left disappointed.The atmosphere was great. It felt and looked like a trendy...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Doglovers C.

3.0 of 5 stars. After all the raving reviews from our fellow yelpers, I had high expectation for Bijou! Sadly, it wasn't as good of an experience for me as I wanted it to be. I picked Bijou as my Birthday lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by claudia l.

3.0 of 5 stars. ive been to bijou about 3 times for food and a few other for drinks. The food is really good, id recommend the scallops!! they are perfect, except i wish they would give you more than two:) The creme...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Linda C.

2.0 of 5 stars. Being a yelper for a while now, there are times where I visit places that I *think* I'll tend to LOVE, but when it flops...it flops BIG TIME, and makes me VERY sad. Sorry to say, Bijou was one of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by ZOD H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went for the first time last Friday, and I was quite impressed. Apparently Hayward is making a major push on revitalizing B St. Along with the new Century Theatre and other restaurants on the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Hendra T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Finally got a chance to visit Bijou during lunch time and the place doesn't disappoints me at all. The inside was nicely decorated to create a calm yet hip atmosphere. I ordered Croque Madame for my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by C M.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place has great potential and i'm glad Downtown Hayward is being revitalized...the atmosphere is hip, loungy and has a great feel to it.Came here for lunch @ around 11:30 and we were the 1st of a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by sue r.

1.0 of 5 stars. I gave it a try but I don't think so. Sat outside to be away from the noise inside. It was loud like a high school dance. They need some heat lamps or something on the patio. Overall the food was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by JEFFREY R.

4.0 of 5 stars. A nice dining in Hayward? Wow. Bijou restaurant is moderately price for the area and food that is comparable to that of an american-french restaurant. I would consider Bijou restaurant as an "Asian...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Darrel D.

4.0 of 5 stars. A "Bijou" in French is a jewel, and I suppose the name is fitting as this place is a diamond in the rough of Hayward. A friend of mine recommended that we hangout at a bar in Hayward. I thought to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tommy H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great new place to hang out in Hayward! Very nicely atmosphere. Good foods and drinks. Last time I enjoyed my delicious sea bass with rice. Tasty and moist inside. The Vegetable Napoleon is also very...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lewis F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Bijou is a new (as of this writing) French/American fusion restaurant in downtown Hayward. I checked it out with my partner and two other friends. There are nice, huge windows at the front, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rocky C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Finally.... a downtown Hayward establishment for Asian yuppies and older white people from the hills.Just kidding! But let me break it down...AMBIANCE: Nothing you've ever seen on B Street before....
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by shannon l.

3.0 of 5 stars. I cannot believe this is in Hayward. It's so hip and trendy! My coworker's friend actually is one of the chefs/owners here so we decided to check it out on a Friday lunch. We had a group of 12 and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Snoopy D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Went here last night, as stumbled upon it by chance. It's a newly renovated restaurant that looks like it belongs in Vegas, and not in Hayward. It's really fancy and nice and outdoorsy and upscale...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stacy S.

5.0 of 5 stars. GREAT drinks.GREAT food.GREAT atmosphere.Handcrafted drinks are delicious. They do not use simple syrup, they use agave nectar which is healthier and TASTIER. Quality liquors and alcohol. There is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris B.

3.0 of 5 stars. We took a chance and made reservations on opening weekend, knowing there would be kinks that still need to be worked out.The restaurant is beautiful, I felt like I was back in NYC. Very hip!The wait...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sandrine T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Definitely come here if you can. They source their food through the same people that source their food from The French Laundry in Napa (One of the BEST RESTAURANTS in THE WORLD). So we are talking...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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OpenTable

Bijou Restaurant & Bar, will provide the East Bay with a chic new dining option. Bijou will showcase contemporary French/California cuisine, offered at reasonable prices. Bijou's main dining room seats 80...
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