What a treasure of a place! We spent Father's Day here and it was really special. We had fun doing the treasure hunt throughout the restaurant. It turned a meal into an adventure and kept our little one completely engaged. The food was fantastic across the board. The chicken sandwich was delicious and the French onion soup was spectacular--rich, flavorful, and one of the best we'vehad in a long time. The kids' menu had great options and made dining with a little one easy. What really put the experience over the top was the outstanding service. Everyone was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The Buck's Bloody Mary was also really good. We can't wait to come back read more

Buck's isn't just a restaurant -- it feels like a living piece of old California. After the elegance and quiet beauty of Filoli, Buck's was the perfect contrast: vibrant, eclectic, full of personality, history, and warmth. But what truly made the experience special was the people. The owner, the manager, the waitress -- everyone treated guests with genuine kindness and respect in a way that feels increasingly rare today. Not because someone has a big name, status, or influence. Simply because they are people and customers. That kind of atmosphere can't be faked or designed overnight. It only happens in places built over years by real human connection, conversation, and character. read more

Buck's - American Near Me - Woodside, California

IMHO Today's visit to Buck's was great! First of all, we made a 3 p.m. reservation, which meant ample parking choices and an almost empty restaurant! We were given a comfy, cushioned booth by a front window for our party of four. We ladies asked for two orders of the Salmon Fish Tacos, $18, one order of the Heirloom Tomato B.L.T., served on soft rosemary focaccia, $18, and one order of the Pastrami Reuben, $18. The sandwiches come with fries, which you can sub out for sweet potato fries or salad for an additional $2, or fruit or onion rings for $3. I loved my BLT. Because the focaccia was soft, I didn't have to fight getting the sandwich in my mouth. It was yummy and delicious. I ate half of my generous portion and brought home the other half for dinner. Next time I hope to return for breakfast! I hear their coffee cake is a must-have! read more

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My waitress was so kind and helpful. I ordered the short rib hash O my gosh It was absolutely delicious!! Tender, lean ribs, not a bit of fat ! The best brown gravy and soft perfectly roasted potatoes I had an over easy egg on top Spinach was incorporated in the dish and on the bottom was a delicious creamy sauce that took that gravy to the next level !!!! Fantastic!! read more

Buck's - Short rib hash - American Near Me - Woodside, California

This is an interesting and very eclectic restaurant! The decor consists of a wide range of interesting items on every wall and hanging from the ceiling. It is worth it just to wander the dining rooms and gawk at the things on display! The service is quick and friendly. The food is very good. This is a great place for an interesting lunch with a friend. I had the large bowl of chili with extra-extra cheese ($12). The chili was tasty and filling. There was a dollop of sour cream on top and also under the chili, which made for a great taste combination. One improvement would be to have less beans and more meat. My wife had the Double Smash Burger ($19), which was extremely thick with meat and very tasty. She also upgraded the fries to Sweet Potato fries ($2 extra), which were worth it. She kept raving over the great taste of her lunch! read more

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Awesome restaurant open the fur breakfast lodge dinner in Woodside very busy on weekends with parking available in the lot. It's a real funky place almost a museum of all kinds of different things, including a display of the first Apple Computer, which was kind of cool. A great menu with all of the usual favorites for breakfast lunch and dinner. read more

Buck's - Hallway with artifacts - American Near Me - Woodside, California

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The breakfast is stronger than the lunch and the parking is a nightmare but Buck's still has the funky vibe and solid food that it always has. Now you just need to be sure you have reservations and it seems constantly overrun with people when I'm there. The shake was great. The BLTA was very good, particularly on the multi-grain toast, and the Big Buck won the day. I'd come back anytime but try to hit it off peak if that's possible Plus it came with the obligatory famous VC sighting with a few of the Draper klan in attendance. If it's good enough for a guy with $3B in bitcoin, then heck, maybe it's good enough for you. read more

Look, the dining is basic. Go gourmet food here. But the Ambiance!! In a fabulous location in Woodside with the walls filled with Silicon Valley history. Parking is terrible. Service is fine. But you're coming for the VIBE. A Soviet Era spacesuit? An Apple 1? Ancient household appliances? Yes, please. I love the AMD artifacts. Come for the museum, stay for the food. read more

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Let's start off. Staff was wonderful. Food was god awful. Gf ordered chicken fried steak. Came out in about 8 min. Microwaved. Breading was mushy. I ordered the artichoke with seafood stuffing. Artichoke was dry. Bay shrimp in one side. Was fishy. White fish on the other side. Bit fishy. $29 for this debacle. Menu was terrible. Have not had a terrible meal like this in a long time. Obviously living off the reputation. Hope they figure it out. Years ago was a fantastic place to eat. read more

Oh Bucks, such a landmark in woodside. We've been coming here for years. We had the opportunity to meet the owners a few years ago, and greatly admire their devotion and dedication to this restaurant. The ambiance speaks for itself, it's filled with so so so many amazing souvenirs that will keep you looking around while you dine. The best part, how they've managed to keep everything or clean and organized. The service is always very friendly. The waitress took our order and the food came out fairly quick. The food, not bad. I definitely prefer their dinner menu with the amazing burgers & milkshakes. We came in today for breakfast and it wasn't great. The "world famous coffee cake" just didn't hit the spot. Maybe it needs a sauce? More moist? I'm not sure, but it was not what I was expecting. Overall, we love and will continue to support our local neighborhood restaurant read more

Buck's - Coffee cake - American Near Me - Woodside, California

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Funny restaurant that's also a museum of odds and ends plastered all over the walls. Had a very respectable Cobb salad for lunch, and fresh brewed iced tea. Great place! read more

Buck's - Cobb Salad - American Near Me - Woodside, California

busy at lunch time monday but seated immediately. good coffee. odd and cute memorabilia cover the walls. comfy, old fashioned table booths. menu is moderately upscale, California-American-diner. (fish tacos, mmmmm). attentive, focused service. What's not to like!?! read more

I've been to Buck's quite a few times over the years. I'm finally just getting around to writing a review for them now. I went for breakfast this morning with a couple of friends who were visiting for the weekend from Washington. First off, the decor. So dang cool. Beyond that, one of the employees today (I didn't catch her name) explained some of the history behind it to me. Apparently the big mural on the wall contains depictions within it of both the owners and people who they knew in the Woodside area when Buck's first opened back in the 90's. So cool!!!! I love to learn a little about the history of a place. It adds so much color and life to the place where I'm spending time with people who I (presumably) love. I know there's so much more history to this place... but I'll leave that for another reviewer or another time, because I don't want this review to get too long. Plus I don't know too much more about it yet. Lol! The food was delicious today. I got the "Big Buck", as shown in my picture. Just a delicious, filling, well-rounded all-American breakfast. Two eggs cooked how you like, bacon cuts, a couple pancakes, your choice of toast, and a small cup of fruit. Just good eating there, and I didn't get a big sugar or carbs hangover afterwards, to make the experience even better! If you're looking for coffee or pastries before or after you eat at Buck's, you can go right next door to the Village Bakery & Cafe. You looking for a place that feels like a diner out of the 90's, has an eclectic decor, nice open space, and invites you to hang out with your loved ones and have a good conversation without feeling rushed out the door? Try out Buck's. Best Kyle :) read more

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The food was alright- Chili tasted like a canned chili. BLT was okay. The nachos were redeeming- the chips were thick and crispy, and the toppings were generous and good. The service wasn't the best- kind of inattentive. Not that big of a deal. The real reason i'm giving this place a negative review was because of the bathrooms- super dirty and unclean. I've seen cleaner bathrooms at a truck stop. One of the worst bathrooms i've ever been in a restaurant. I was there for over an hour and my partner and i both went in separate stalls at differing times, and we both were baffled by the state of the bathrooms. Parking isn't the best. read more

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I think meeting place for tech means we wont ask you to move on losers ... I went here, the decor is dated, the food is uninteresting ...a diner smells like food is cooking ...here it does not read more

Should've known when we got a parking spot right in front. Chicken fried steak was obviously microwaved, not fried. Greens questionable enough looking that I didn't try them. Fries were great though, drinks were fast and good. Service was excellent. What happened to the old bucks? read more

Absolutely disappointed used to be so good ! Hamburgers were greasy and the kids got Mac and cheese and it was watery read more

The environment was very cutee! Love all the decorations and the cozy restaurant vibe, the service was also v good! They seated us super fast and the food also came very fast. However, I'd say the food itself was a bit disappointing- I didn't enjoy my eggs benedict so much and the portion was also very small! Wish the food would have tasted better for such a cute vibe! read more

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A diner in the heart of Woodside. The walls are filled with kitschy decor...the staff is quick and attentive...tables are filled with patrons enjoying a variety of dishes...scents of coffee brewing, chattering conversations from the morning family events...soccer uniforms, ballet outfits...horses tied up in the parking lot! A delicious breakfast sandwich was delivered to my table, munched in and thoroughly enjoyed...my husband gobbled down his smash burger and onion rings. A guaranteed good diner style dish will be served. A staple in the town of Woodside which gathers people from all over to enjoy! read more

I recently visited with my son on Sunday, and we had a wonderful time. A friend recommended this place to us, and since we enjoy trying new restaurants, we were excited to give it a try. Overall, the food was great, and we would definitely come back. I had the tuna melt, which was delicious. The only downside to our visit was the service from our server, Brooke. She took our order and then never checked back on us for the remainder of our meal. We ran out of water, wanted takeout boxes, and hoped to order dessert, but we were unable to get her attention. Eventually, we flagged down another staff member who was incredibly kind and helped us. Aside from that, the rest of the staff was wonderful and contributed to a very positive experience. The host was the sweetest person we encountered. If the service at our table had matched the quality of the food and the rest of the team, this would have easily been a 10/10 visit. And we would've tipped at least 20%. We hope our next experience is better because we truly enjoyed ourselves and look forward to returning (: read more

Had veggie power bowl, warm veg dish, fish tacos and double burger. The food was always delicious since first time i came here 15 years ago. Service also welcoming and friendly. Neat restaurants with many pics and history. Always enjoy coming here. read more

Buck's - Veggie power bowl - American Near Me - Woodside, California

This place is a solid 4-4.5 stars , probably one of the best diners I've been been to I came here for a Saturday lunch , expecting a mediocre lunch (based on yelp 3.5 avg reviews) but was very pleasantly surprised Everything we ordered : - Mushroom pizza customised to come with tomato sauce - excellent , fresh , yummy and rich . What a great pizza . 4.2/5 - farro and roasted veg bowl - very good , fresh and lemony flavours . Good portion as well .4/5 - jcal onion rings - one of the best onion rings dishes I've ever had . Thick onion inside with very heavy coasting - these were at a different level . 5/5 Decor is eclectic and cute and the service was excellent We are definitely coming back to this place read more

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I've been venturing out if my neighborhood quite a bit lately and happen to be coming back from a day in the hills. Decided to stop at Buck's on the way back to the freeway and definitely worth the visit. Small and cute but friendly staff. Can be hard to find parking during prime brunch time. Had the short rib hash and was way better than expected. Short rib was still juicy and potatoes were flavorful. Perfect read more

Buck's - American Near Me - Woodside, California

Interesting decor. When we asked about the story of Bucks, she said she didn't know. I ordered the short rib hash as it was a gluten-free option on the menu. Overall it was just okay, the potatoes were not very crisp and tasted like they were just reheated, the short rib was okay but on the drier side. It was pretty easy to park and get a table. The prices were pretty average for the cuisine and service was fair. I think the best thing about this restaurant was looking around at all the random decor. read more

Buck's - American Near Me - Woodside, California

Love this place! Great food, and a big outdoor eating area for the nice summery days - or if you came prepared with a jacket... it is nice most any time- sun-shaded, flowers around, plenty of tables. Milkshakes too. Big -little menu- plenty of choices. Breakfast is fantastic here. Make sure to check out the inside and the bar. So much to enjoy...., like Aunt Mildred's from the 1960s or Uncle Joes garage... funny, quirky. Lots of techies eat here, ignore their random comments, pay no attention to stock tips, have a good meal. read more

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We came here after a gorgeous day at Filoli Gardens. Perfect eatery spot up the road from there and still in Woodside. Famous spot where so many tech deals are/were made. Super laissez faire. Staff so friendly, chill and helpful in every possible way. There is a broad menu of anything that anyone could possibly want and it is perfect and delicious. read more

I had driven by Buck's a couple years ago. I knew that they were a busy place in Woodside, but, I didn't know why. On a recent business trip, my coworker insisted that we go there to eat. Buck's is a a great place with lots of stuff on display. It was almost like a museum. If you can't visit them, you can take a virtual tour here. https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=k6RtWhrenma My coworker ordered a BLT, while I ordered a double smashburger. My coworker enjoyed his BLT. He commented that it was one of the thickest BLT's that he has ever ate. He thoroughly enjoyed it and didn't share. My smashburger came with cheese and special sauce. It was one of the best burgers that I've had in a while. Needless to say, I didn't share either. I enjoyed the visit to Buck's and seeing all their ecletic art. It was almost like a being at a museum. Food was good. Service was good. No complaints. read more

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The food here can be hit or miss. I'm not the biggest fan of the breakfast burrito or the pancakes, but the breakfast sandwich was good. The inside of the restaurant is really cool with a bunch of cool trinkets to look at. The hallway by the restroom is super tight and the staff can be difficult to flag down. read more

Food: Both the salad and the pizza are great! It's my first time trying a pesto pizza (because I'm a big fan of red sauce so...;)), and it's great! It tasted very fresh and the toppings are just about right with the amount and the juiciness. Too bad that it doesn't have a strong fire-roasted flavor that I prefer yet it's decent enough! Btw I ordered a glass of Coppola Prosecco, perfect match Service: very nice and welcoming! The timing they come and how they serve is not pushy and helpful. Ambiance: Outdoor seats are casual and comfortable; indoors is very interesting in terms of all kinds of historical display and collections. read more

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We enjoyed our time for the first time there! It's best if you're hiking around in that area and you wanna grab a nice meal post/ pre hike. We had the avacado toast, Denver omelette, veggie omelette, stake, and all were great. Onion ring was okayish. Best part was the service so so quick. Potatoes are a must have also because I love potatoes but they're flavorful. I also thought the cost was reasonable. Overall, a must visit place for the history of it. My husband was all over the place with the history and how some of the biggest Bay Area corporate deals were done there!! read more

Buck's - Denver omelette and onion ring - American Near Me - Woodside, California

I've been going to Bucks since I was a child, before big Tech took over my hometown and sent the cost of living forever skyward. It's the perfect place for anyone with a wild imagination. Every inch of the walls are lined with bizarre trinkets and curiosities. I was recently was visiting and happened to stop by for breakfast. Unfortunately I missed the cutoff by 20 minutes. So for the first time in 30 years, I tried the lunch menu. It was decent but reminded me of this strange phenomenon I've experienced with most Bay Area legacy restaurants. Something about the food in the Bay Area is "faded" for lack of a better word. It's like the soul isn't there anymore. Everything tasted like it had been frozen before and I wasn't too impressed considering the hype and history of this spot. Maybe it was a fluke. But I suspect that this "tired and faded" feeling is probably a side effect of the trying to exist and survive in a region being consumed by tech moguls and mega rich. read more

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Love the vibes and excellent customer service on many many visits! The food is always delicious and it doesn't change over time.

Good food and great ambiance!!! The service was good and we got the right food with great suggestions in addition to what we ordered. The booth we got was quite cozy and a staff member even came by later to turn the shades down when he noticed the sun in my eyes- great customer service! read more

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Friendly & fast service, delicious food and wonderful kitschy eclectic decor. Salmon tacos fresh and tasty. Sweet potato fries hot & crispy and chipotle mayo great. Veggie Power bowl tasty and chicken enchiladas too. read more

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I had a recent trip to the Bay Area, and my girlfriend (a local to the area) told me I absolutely had to go to Buck's. The eclectic decor, friendly and fun staff, and delicious food are something you don't want to miss. There's a good variety of cuisine options, so there is bound to be something you'll like. Don't miss the desserts either. I had the bread pudding, but I've also been told all their desserts are good. read more

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The food was pretty good! The service was nice and the decoration around the restaurant is fun to look at. read more

Buck's - American Near Me - Woodside, California

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I've been going to Bucks for at least 30 years. Still has great ambiance but disappointing that they no longer have outdoor seating. Food has always been good but not great. Ate there yesterday. All three of us were disappointed in our breakfasts. The food definitely took a step back. read more

Hofstra family here. We live in Saugatuck, Michigan. We travel the world. We are Food Snobs in every way, hard to please, and occasionally bitchy as hell. We love Buck's in every way. We go out of our way to spend a lazy afternoon there, when we visit our friends at Searsville Lake, several times a year. We eat at Buck's, then buy coffee at Robert's Market to take home. You can have the pasta and sauces of Italy, the fussy deserts of France, the heavy, irksome food of Germany (FarFetchedNonsense!) and the greasy horrors they serve for food in Russia and China. Buck's will remind you that you are HOME. read more

Best tuna melt I have ever had!! Not greasy, perfectly cheesy! The inside it this place is old, dark and very dated. Miss the outside covid seating that used to be here. Service was super quick and attentive. read more

Very cute/ charming family restaurant The waiter are nice and helpful The restaurant has a very friendly and unique decoration Burgers and sandwiches are ok Didn't like the Pizza : the sauce was too sweet ( canne sauce) read more

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