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Gravity Bistro and Wine Bar
Boutique Wine • Hand Crafted Beer • Bistro Food • Late Night Dining
Gravity is wine and much more. It starts with the grape and continues with the crush and flows to the cellar where the wine rests until it arrives in its entire splendor on your palate.
Gravity Bistro & Wine Bar is the newest addition to the "Restaurants From Scratch" group offering an extensive international beer and wine list with great food to complement your memorable experience. Chef Brandon Stroud capitalizes on French and Italian influences with a wine country touch of simplicity to create fresh classic fare. Our staff is eager to share their knowledge and passion to assist you with your selections and questions.
Whether an impromptu light bite and beverage in our wine bar downstairs, a group of friends at one of our community tables, or a cozy table upstairs, let Gravity take you away to the wine and beer regions of the world.
We look forward to you joining us any evening.
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Gravity is wine and much more. It starts with the grape and continues with the crush and flows to the cellar where the wine rests until it arrives in its entire splendor on your palate.
Gravity Bistro & Wine Bar is the newest addition to the "Restaurants From Scratch" group offering an extensive international beer and wine list with great food to complement your memorable experience. Chef Brandon Stroud capitalizes on French and Italian influences with a wine country touch of simplicity to create fresh classic fare. Our staff is eager to share their knowledge and passion to assist you with your selections and questions.
Whether an impromptu light bite and beverage in our wine bar downstairs, a group of friends at one of our community tables, or a cozy table upstairs, let Gravity take you away to the wine and beer regions of the world.
We look forward to you joining us any evening.
76 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 76 reviews
5 stars
(15)
4 stars
(43)
3 stars
(11)
2 stars
(6)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- notable wine list(38)
- fit for foodies(36)
- good for groups(25)
- neighborhood gem(20)
- romantic(14)
- special occasion(13)
Gravity Bistro and Wine Bar Reviews List
Review 1 for Gravity Bistro and Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved it!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"As a party of 8, we were seated immediately (upstairs). The waitress was very friendly and responsive. The food was delicious.
We shared and loved the sweetbread appetizer, beet salad and french onion soup. The main courses and desserts were equally as yummy. There wasn't a dish we did not share and enjoy. We particularly like that the serving sizes were not too large. We could taste several appetizers, enjoy a main course and share a few fabulous desserts (especially the bread pudding) and not feel stuffed. Overall wonderful experience!"
We shared and loved the sweetbread appetizer, beet salad and french onion soup. The main courses and desserts were equally as yummy. There wasn't a dish we did not share and enjoy. We particularly like that the serving sizes were not too large. We could taste several appetizers, enjoy a main course and share a few fabulous desserts (especially the bread pudding) and not feel stuffed. Overall wonderful experience!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 2 for Gravity Bistro and Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"the food was excellent. it was a little loud, but it was a Friday night. we loved the cheese plate. hubby had the rabbit and said it was wonderful. I had short ribs that were great. cocktails very good. overall, great place. will definitely go again. upstairs is quieter than downstairs."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Gravity Bistro and Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Small menu packs a punch of
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Small menu packs a punch of flavor. A good handful of vegetarian friendly offerings between the snacks and entree, plus the prix fix menu was veg friendly."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 4 for Gravity Bistro and Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I enjoyed taking a date here
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I enjoyed taking a date here for her birthday, the food was delicious, the waiters where friendly, funny, and well informed. I didn't leave feeling too full, but just filled to the right amount."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for Gravity Bistro and Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good wine-food pairing
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A good place to enjoy a diverse wine list and good food. The plates are small but the flavored pair well with wines."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 6 for Gravity Bistro and Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Loved their wine list. Menu
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Loved their wine list. Menu choices were only so-so. Nothing I haven't tried before. I always look for dishes that I have yet to try, or ones that have a special twist to a classic. Service was decent, nothing noteworthy. They had awesome, generous pours for their glasses of wines. Bottles seemed a tad overpriced though."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2009
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 7 for Gravity Bistro and Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Lovely time, great service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Lovely time, great service and excellent food"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list
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Review 8 for Gravity Bistro and Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was good. Wine is ridiculously
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was good. Wine is ridiculously expensive for what they offer. Cheapest bottle of Chardonnay was $50 and it was awful. They had one drinkable chard that was $70 and it was from some unknown winery in Russian River. With all of the wonderful reasonably priced California wines its a shame that don't offer more."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2005
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Review 9 for Gravity Bistro and Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had steak & fries, and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had steak & fries, and a pasta dish. Both were good. They offer two sizes for the pasta dishes.
We tried two desserts: the baked apple pie with caramel sea salt gelato, and the chocolate boudino. Both were good."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2004
Special Features: romantic
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Review 10 for Gravity Bistro and Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always a good meal, great
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always a good meal, great wine choices, personal service. Location central to a fun evening in palo alto."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 11 for Gravity Bistro and Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Terrific wine list and a thoughtful
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Terrific wine list and a thoughtful menu of food to complement it -- from elegant cheese plates to the most excellent burgers around. Great ambiance, great service. Highly recommend it."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2010
Special Features: late-night find, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 12 for Gravity Bistro and Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good quality for price.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is a goog quality for price spot. We went at 6:30 on Saturday night and they were busy. Make a reservation and be clear where you wish to sit. Upstairs is more quiet. Downstairs is very lively!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 13 for Gravity Bistro and Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Very busy and loud. Food
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very busy and loud. Food and service were good. Not sure I'd go back again soon because it was too loud to hear my friends because of a very large group next to us."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 14 for Gravity Bistro and Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing find!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The wine list is fairly short, at least for wines-by-the-glass. However, the wines available were well selected.
I was there during happy hour, and so only ordered the small plates from the happy hour menu. The plates are beautifully presented, reasonably priced, and the quality was far above what I would have expected for the price. Everything we ordered was delicious: the chef's cheese plate (3 cheeses with 3 accompanying fruits and bread), the chef's charcuterie plate (3 types of cured meat with mustard, pickles, and peppers), and the house marinated olives. For dessert, the panna cotta was light and refreshing, and the trio of gelato (chocolate, vanilla, coffee) was amazing. It was the richest chocolate gelato I have ever had."
I was there during happy hour, and so only ordered the small plates from the happy hour menu. The plates are beautifully presented, reasonably priced, and the quality was far above what I would have expected for the price. Everything we ordered was delicious: the chef's cheese plate (3 cheeses with 3 accompanying fruits and bread), the chef's charcuterie plate (3 types of cured meat with mustard, pickles, and peppers), and the house marinated olives. For dessert, the panna cotta was light and refreshing, and the trio of gelato (chocolate, vanilla, coffee) was amazing. It was the richest chocolate gelato I have ever had."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 15 for Gravity Bistro and Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
New Server is Awful
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I come here a couple times a month and I've never been disappointed until this past trip. I don't know if the server was new or what the problem was but she was awful. They weren't busy but it took her forever to get my drink order and then like 15 minutes before she brought out our bottle. She was not friendly or personable and a bit rude as well. I hope to never get her as a server again."
Dined on 02/19/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Gravity Bistro and Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Meh
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Disappointed w/the food quality and portion size. I have been there for drinks and apps only--so thought I would
check it out for dinner---extremely disappointed and not planning to return for either at this point...."
check it out for dinner---extremely disappointed and not planning to return for either at this point...."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 17 for Gravity Bistro and Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
'Kinks' still need to be worked out
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"1. Staff were nice; tho' they could have used more smiles and warmth. 2. Timing of food was 'off.' We ordered appetizers to share. With the appetizers came a plate half full of bread (someone's leftovers?) with olive oil. Not even enough bread for the 9 of us. 3. Entrees (& 1 1/2 plates bread - that 1/2 plate is strange) were served, except one entree forgotten. Didn't arrive until most everyone had finished. 4. Offered a free dessert, which we declined to go elsewhere for froyo. They comped us 4 desserts (delish!) which was a nice gesture and made us feel better. 5. Food was spotty. Some dishes were good, but tiny portions (bucatini) especially for the price. Short ribs were good, not great. Of note-water pourer was amazing!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
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Review 18 for Gravity Bistro and Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
our second visit to Gravity
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"our second visit to Gravity Bistro was not as good as our first. Our server was inept, not listening to drink orders and sending us drinks that tasted terrible, poorly made cocktails started the night badly. The food is good but to get the wine that was part of the prix fix menu we waited 40 minutes and had to signal this waiter four times. I doubt we would have gotten our wine without all that effort. My husband will never return. The food is good, but poor service ruins the place."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2005
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Review 19 for Gravity Bistro and Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
It was ok, but the service
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was ok, but the service was really slow, and they forgot the amuse bouche that they promised us. My dessert (the apple crisp) was not crisp in the slightest - indeed, it was soggy and cold. Probably unlikely to go again."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2004
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Review 20 for Gravity Bistro and Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
This restaurant has recently
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This restaurant has recently started serving lunch and there were only two other diners. The food and service were good, but the servings were very small making the luncheon prices expensive. Gravity has a good location and could be successful with a wider menu offering and more reasonable prices."
Dined on 01/29/2013
2005
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Review 21 for Gravity Bistro and Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Gravity Bistrot was a pleasant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Gravity Bistrot was a pleasant surprise. The decor is sophisticated and the menu is true to bistrot fare with several fresh fish and oysters. I would go there again. For a business dinner it is perfect because of great food, good bar, and it is quiet enough to talk.
great!"
great!"
Dined on 01/27/2013
2005
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Review 22 for Gravity Bistro and Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I was worried to get a reservation
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I was worried to get a reservation because I had not heard of it before. We LOVED the food and our waitress was awesome there when we needed her but not annoying. Great attitude too. I was pleasantly surprised but this little gem!"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list
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Review 23 for Gravity Bistro and Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Its what we've been looking
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Its what we've been looking for in a regular neighborhood spot. Attractive, friendly, good food - not cheap, but not really expensive, interesting wine list. I plan to return regularly."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 24 for Gravity Bistro and Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Went to Gravity for the first
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Went to Gravity for the first time this weekend and made a reservation via opentable when I arrived I had to wait about 20 minutes to get a table I had a reservation for. That's just incredibly poor planning on their part. Our server was at least knowledgeable enough to help with drinks and food though. We ordered a cheese plate, the duck liver pate, steak tartare, veal sweetbreads, short ribs and merguez sausage. The food was fairly well seasoned; the only dish that needed help was the merguez sausage, too many restaurants under spice this sausage it's meant to be spicy and it wasn't spicy at all too little harissa paste in the mix, and way too much mustard on the bun."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2010
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Review 25 for Gravity Bistro and Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
it took over an hour and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"it took over an hour and a half to get seated, get our food and go... way too long for a simple dinner..."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2007
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Gravity Bistro and Wine Bar
Based on the average of (51) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
5 out of 5 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic