Feeling hungry? Need a quick lunch? Hit Draeger's Deli for a sandwich to share. Yes, it's pricey…read morebut oh so good with a small side potato salad. Bag it up and head across the street to the corner grass park for a picnic. Yum! Quick personable service. Outstanding ambiance and very clean.

Draeger's is where a quick grocery run casually turns into a special occasion…read more Start with the bakery: the chocolate cake is rich without being over the top--smooth, balanced, and somehow disappears faster than expected. The apple pie leans classic in the best way: flaky crust, tender apples, just enough sweetness to justify another slice. Then the butcher counter shows real precision. Asked for two Wagyu steaks cut to identical thickness, and they delivered perfectly--even cuts so both cook evenly, no guesswork. Of course, that level of quality comes at a price (think ~$58/lb), so this is more "treat yourself" than weeknight dinner. Produce holds its own too. The asparagus was fresh, crisp, and naturally sweet--no stringiness, just clean flavor. You come here for the details--and stay despite the total.

Pretty good sandwich, friendly staff. I would definitely recommend Bob's Country Cornerread more

Cute old school mini mart with a sandwich counter in the back. Lots of meat choices from turkey,…read moreroast beef, ham, tri-tip, italian cold cuts, chicken and tuna salad. Got the tri tip and turkey on dutch crunch. Good size, one sandwich lasted two meals! Friendly staff, loved seeing all the local dogs wait to get treats from the cashier lady.

Just walking into all those smells makes me happy. The people that work there are so informed, and…read moresuper friendly. I LOVE this store. The store is so clean and organized. The herbs there are the best quality!

Stopped by Penzey's in Menlo Park to stock up on a few staples, cocoa powder, Mexican vanilla (it's…read moredelicious and our favorite), pumpkin spice, and a couple of other blends we wanted to try. You can smell the spices as you walk in! The customer service is okay - hence deducting 1 star. For most spices they have, you can smell them as they keep a test container, which was fun to go around sniffing a few that we wanted to check out. The cocoa powder is incredibly smooth and deep in flavor (though hard to sprinkle out of the bottle, not sure why that is), and the Mexican vanilla adds such a beautiful aroma to my coffee every morning. Their pumpkin spice might honestly be the best I've ever had - it's perfect for making it at home without any sugar (I just add a dash to an espresso shot, froth almond milk with a bit of vanilla, and it's perfection). The store is well-organized, easy to browse, and located right in downtown Menlo Park. Plenty of parking in the back. The spices are expensive than traditional stores FYI, but you only need small amounts, and they are good quality.

The Dutch Goose is one of my favorite spots in Menlo Park to grab a beer and some food. The food is…read moreconsistently solid -- the wings are great, the burger is reliable and satisfying, and the onion rings are a standout. Everyone raves about the deviled eggs (I'm not a deviled egg person myself, but they're clearly a crowd favorite). The beer selection is always strong, and pitchers are available, which is a big plus. The outdoor seating is excellent -- both the front area and the back patio, though I prefer the back. Tons of heaters, lots of TVs, and it's a great place to watch a game. The bar itself has a dusty, old-school vibe with a lot of character, which really adds to the charm. Prices are standard for Menlo Park -- meaning high, but pretty much what you expect for the area. Service is okay overall. I definitely recommend ordering inside rather than outside, as the service tends to be better indoors.

I feel like this place has been here for years. I walked in not really knowing what to expect and…read moreimmediately got hit with full-on sports bar vibes. Trophies, little league decor on the walls, arcade games, a pool table, its very nostalgic. There's also a nice outdoor patio if you want fresh air. They've got plenty of beers on tap, plus cocktails and wine. You order at the counter, and there's basically an assembly line of cooks pumping out food. They hand you one of those buzzer things that goes off when your order's ready. Wait time wasn't bad at all. We ordered a 9-inch pizza, a burger, chicken tenders, and a French dip. The food was solid, but nothing crazy. The pizza came out nuclear hot, almost burnt myself haha. The burger was pretty plain. The tenders were decent. The French dip was probably the standout, actually pretty fire. Overall, the food is fine, not bad, just kind of mid. This place is more about the vibe than the cuisine. It's basically an overhyped sports bar with classic bar food. But also a Menlo Park staple to kick back and have a few drinks.

The corner booth seats aren't super comfortable cause they're rounded and they pack you in tight…read more But if that's the biggest complaint I have you know the food is awesome. Soft shell crab was really good. Best I've ever had. I didn't mind the price tag for the quality of food and service.

Went here for a date night a couple weeks ago and thought Yeobo Darling was just okay. There's a…read morelot of hype revolving around Yeobo Darling but our experience was underwhelming. Starting off with the basics Yeobo Darling is fairly small and tables/seats are cramped closely to each other. It was clear servers had to be intentional in serving the food due to the small space. The menu is very confusing and we had to use Yelp to figure out what the dishes were - ingredients are listed but it's not clear how items would be prepared. For food husband and I tried the hokkaido sea urchin, potato, kombu (small single bite item we shared), oyster with white kimchi bonito (this one was tasty but the ice within the oyster was a bit odd), scallion croissant with rou song butter (tasty glad we tried this), delta asparagus with yuba (enjoyed this one as well), spicy silken tofu with mixed seafood (skip - you can go to any korean restaurant and get this dish), yeobo darling chicken wings (skip - just get korean chicken wings elsewhere they'll be crispier), hokkaido scallop mapo cauliflower (scallop was average - I enjoyed the cauliflower in this dish). Overall i'm glad we tried Yeobo Darling but probably won't return. There are only a few dishes I feel are unique here or had a creative twist, some other dishes like the spicy silken tofu and chicken wings I felt lacked creativity and could be ordered at any korean spot. Atmosphere and service didn't match the price of the dinner!

Stepping past those lace curtains into Flea Street is like stepping into a loving home. The quiet…read moresmiles of Andrea and Eloy, the small rooms that make it easy to hear each other talk, and of course the menu filled with fresh and delicate ingredients - not too precious nor too large to enjoy every bite. I LOVE the vegetarian tasting menu. And it doesn't happen every time but it's a thrill to have the mother of Flea Street Jesse Cool stop by your table to ensure everything's going well. Brava!

Came by for dinner the other night and it was a tasty experience. Made a reservation and our table…read morewas ready upon arrival. Parking is available in the private lot or on nearby residential streets. Dining is available either inside the dining room, at the bar, or outdoors on the covered patio. Flea Street is featured in the Michelin guide. Our waitress was phenomenal the entire evening, being very sweet and attentive. She was quite talented too! ;) Meal started off with the complimentary biscuit, served with a side of beautiful butter, salt, as well as a piece of carrot. This was decent as the biscuit was merely lukewarm. The lamb chop as a snack was quite tasty. These were sold per piece and cooked to a perfect medium rare. The farmers salad, dungeness crab cake, as well as the cured trout small plates were all quite tasty. Loved how premium and light the farmer's salad was. The dungeness crab cake was super light and tasty too! The cured trout was excellent with the homemade potato chips! The cioppino was gigantic and perfect for sharing. It featured a ton of premium seafood, from clams, mussels, calamari, shrimp, as well as a couple pieces of black cod fish along with a few pieces of toasted bread! Finished off the meal with an apple galette which was tasty and served with a scoop of ice cream which was surprisingly a touch lacklustre... The meal ended off with a couple chocolate dipped strawberries. ~$130/head after 20% service charge and 3% employer benefits surcharge.

Six stars for service by michael, 5 stars for decor and 4 stars for the food. I came with a…read moregirlfriend for lunch for the first time. Very cute place with an inviting layout and feels super clean. We decided to share two dishes - Thai salad with chicken - flavorful and lots of salad. Slightly light on chicken. - salmon salad sandwich. Very tasty - fries divine. Six stars for service as they split the salad and sandwich for us so it's easy to share. So thoughtful. Upon hearing it's our first time gave us a free warm chocolate croissant as well. I don't live nearby but I think my friend who works nearby will be back with her colleagues.

Great casual lunch spot! My company likes to rock this place a lot and they are always consistently…read moregood! There menu isn't huge but they have specialty options that rotate frequently so you can't get sick of it! The indoor seating is nice, but on a sunny day you have to enjoy the outdoor set up. There's great shading from the verandas and umbrellas. The portions are huge for everything but the salads are especially massive. You MUST try the tater tots. They are the best I've ever had. Perfectly crispy and golden, without being excessively greasy. If you get the sandwiches or burgers, you can sub out the fries for free. The fries are good too, but trust me, you will not regret getting the tots.

This is a pearl at a medical facility. Wonderful food, staff is friendly and helpful, a quiet,…read morelovely place for family and patients to forget they are in a medical facility.

Delicious food with very attentive servers. The view looking outside is also gorgeous and perfect…read morefor lunchtime.

I LOVE LuLu's and have been to all four of their locations. This Menlo Park locale is one of my…read moretwo favourites of their four stations. The main reason why I rank LuLu's on the Alameda as one of their top spots is definitely because of their venue. The eatery has a full indoor dining room with self-serve salsa bar as well as patio seating with umbrellas at each table, just steps away from the front door. Free parking is also available in the small private lot. I have never visited to find the space dirty or in disarray. I'm not big into chain restaurants nor Americanized ethnic fare, but despite their food being a bit gringo style and DJ's complaint that their Chile Relleno Super Burrito is expensive ($19.00), LuLu's Super Burrito ($13.50 on January 27, 2023, now $16.50) with Albañil (Ground beef, chorizo, bacon, onion & pasilla pepper), traditional red Mexican Rice and refried beans, minus the guacamole is so unforgettably delicious that I keep coming back to satisfy my craving. Yes, I do crave this burrito quite a bit! Their menu also offers a Mini Super Burritos (was $7.25 on January 27, 2023 and is now $8.50) which is an option that you don't see around much anywhere else or at all. I was also able to order Arroz con Leche from here once, which made me happy. Crossing fingers that they will consider adding the creamy dessert as a permanent item on their menu. Service is fair to good. No complaints, but no accolades, either. I do wish that they would stay open later, though.

First time guest.... Ordered 3 cheese enchiladas with red sauce & extra guacamole, cilantro rice &…read morerefried beans. Food was not hot, more like lukewarm temperature, cheese was barely melted in my enchiladas. And the portion of cheese, barely any.... Red sauce was a bit salty for me. Refried beans were good as was the cilantro rice! I will not return - food temperature concerns me & will not risk it!