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Bistro Vatel

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Editorial fromSlowly and surely, like cooking a classic coq au vin, executive chef Damien Watel has managed to make his homey bistro a shrine of sorts to la cuisine bourgeoise. It may take a bit more time for some to succumb to appetizers such as sea… 

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218 E Olmos Dr, San Antonio, TX, 78212, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
MonClosed
Tue11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Wed11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Thu11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Fri11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Sat5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Sun5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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19 years ago

A Disappointment – I decided to try Bistro Vatel on a Friday evening early and was seated promptly. The "special" was Dover Sole Mueniere, a dish that I remember fondly from lunches at now long gone Chez Ardid. There the waiter would bring the whole fish fresh and crisp to the table and remove the bones intact, leaving you with the most delectable meal. None of that happened at Bistro Vatel. It was brought already plated and drenched with sauce and had soggy crust and was overcooked. And it cost almost $30. Dessert was an al... read more

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marc heimlich 
20 years ago

my favorite restaurant – my husband and i - love to eat we are always looking for a little escape. We found it. Nancy our usual waitress reads your mind and the food is like the food that i used to eat in europe. we love it and recommend it all the time. john and isabelle timms owners of isabelles european day spa 

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Contributor 
21 years ago

Simultaneously classy and unpretentious, this French bistro remains intimately inviting. – The Scene Tucked in a tiny Olmos Park shopping center, Bistro Vatel captures the feel of a Parisian eatery, complete with specials listed on a chalkboard and tables draped in white cloths and a piece of butcher paper. The Food French chefs have never met a dish they couldn't improve with a sauce. No exception here: The chef at Bistro Vatel is a master of the art, preparing a magically well-balanced cream sauce for the steamed mussels, ... read more

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Bistro Vatel has a 4.1 star rating with 41 reviews. 

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Bistro Vatel is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. 

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