What is the dining atmosphere like?

We offer a formal, old-school upscale aesthetic with white tablecloths. You can dine in our traditional style dining room with muted tones or in our covered atrium.

Should I make a reservation?

Yes, we strongly recommend making a reservation, especially on busy nights like Saturday.

Do you offer takeout and delivery?

Yes, you can order takeout directly through us or get delivery through Grubhub and DoorDash. We also offer a 10% discount on phone-in pick-up orders on Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Do you accommodate private events or large groups?

Yes, we have a spacious banquet room that can seat up to 70 people for private events.

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About Papillon Restaurant

Papillon Restaurant is a fine dining establishment located at 37296 Mission Blvd in Fremont, California. Serving the Bay Area for over 45 years, the restaurant offers traditional French cuisine, wine, beer, cocktails, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages for dinner from Tuesday through Sunday.

The restaurant features a formal white tablecloth dining room, a covered atrium, and an outdoor seating area. Guests can enjoy dishes like French onion soup and beef Wellington, accompanied by friendly service. Reservations are recommended, and the restaurant also offers takeout, delivery, and a spacious banquet room.

What this business offers

Dine-in

Takeout

Delivery

Accepts reservations

Outdoor seating

Parking available

Card payments accepted

Wheelchair accessible

Frequently asked questions

We serve upscale, traditional French cuisine and wine. Our menu features items like French onion soup, beef Wellington, seafood Wellington, and baked brie.

★ 4.4 · 679 reviews

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4 months ago · ★ 5

I went there for my birthday with my family, and I had a great experience. The meals, the waiters, and the atmosphere were amazing 😀. I had onion soup, angel pasta, and lemonade, and everything was delicious! My dream is to become a chef in the future, and I hope I can be like them :) After we finished, the waiter surprised me with a birthday cake even though I hadn’t ordered one. That really made me happy! This place is cozy and mostly run by a minority group, and I definitely recommend it if you like this kind of ambiance.

Sierra Burris

3 months ago · ★ 5

I had such a great time last week for my birthday dinner. It definitely has an old school formal aesthetic. Our waiter was so polite and prompt. The salad, soup, and dinner was great. My sister and her partner enjoyed the seafood Wellington and skirt steak. I'll definitely be returning!

Crís Alberto

2 months ago · ★ 1

Thought this would have been better… There were spider webs, the booth was taped from rips, there were ants crawling on the table and the food was subpar and bland… that we didn’t even finish it. The bread basket was the best part. The place is for nostalgic and older crowd. We called and said they were supper busy and couldn’t make a reservation, we decided to walk in and the place was not full or lively. we were very confused by that phone call… that should have tipped us off when we got there…

Paul Cardoso

4 months ago · ★ 5

Papillon Restaurant is a true Fremont classic, perched on Mission Boulevard just west of the entrance to Niles Canyon and serving the area since 1978. Owner Charles Foreman is a local hero for this restaurant on the hill. He and his family have long supported community events and made guests feel like regulars, and that care shows in the warm service and steady crowd the place draws. Over the years I keep coming back to the seafood dishes and the beef Wellington. The beef Wellington features a tenderloin center wrapped in a mushroom duxelles layer and pastry. The duxelles adds savory depth and acts as a moisture barrier so the crust stays crisp, exactly what you want in a classic Wellington. Make a reservation, or you’ll likely be waiting for a bar seat. If you want a classic, well-run Fremont night out with genuinely friendly hospitality, Papillon is where to go. #PaulEverHome @BayAreaWithPaul

Zachary Allegretti

7 months ago · ★ 5

Great date night restaurant. Definitely has an old-school upscale aesthetic. Food is expensive, but quite delicious. Friendly service that is dressed to impress. I tried the baked brie, French onion soup, and beef Wellington. It was busy on Saturday night, strongly recommend a reservation

Papillon Restaurant