This review is very late as our office was there in December for a holiday get together. The food was so good. Five of us had the hamburger and it was so delicious, that I would definitely order it again. We got extra special, amazing and courteous service from Christina and Sielo. They took care of us so nicely and made sure we had what we needed whether it was more water, refilling the soda or getting more sauce or ketchup. Thank you for a wonderful experience. read more

This place occupies a spot in my top 5 Bay Area restaurants. It's not the food, the venue or the general ambiance it's the cocktail that all three create together. This is a sum of the parts situation. Homemade chips are a must and the menu from top to bottom falls somewhere between an A and A- depending on dish. It's upscale but still very low key which is the vibe I generally aim for. Parking is plentiful and the drinks are strong. Pro tip they also have a great outdoor area they open for the season beginning in May when the weather heats up. Great place for food or a cocktail and come beginning in May if you want a nice outdoor experience. Enjoy! read more

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We were in Menlo park for a business trip and had to try out the Menlo Tavern inside our hotel, the Stanford park hotel! Super glad we did, since it was such a great and convenient spot to grab a bite. Started off with a few cocktails that were so yummy! I got a hibiscus/gin one that knocked my socks off. For food, I had a salad w/ Chickpeas and chicken. Super yummy, but what really wowed me was the corn chowder. Holy moly that was so good. I need the recipe yesterday! I could have easily just had that and a cocktail. Nice lunch at the Menlo Tavern in our hotel. If we are ever in the area again, this is the perfect place to dine. read more

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It's a pretty cool place, food was okay but doesn't take away from the fact that the area is pretty chill, hotel is beautiful and super relaxing read more

Stayed at Stanford Park Hotel. Menlo Tavern is an excellent on-site restaurant. Salmon and Bagel and huckleberry pancakes was a great start to the day for breakfast. For lunch calamari, fire roasted tomato soup. Dinner sourdough bread, butternut squash soup, prime filet mignon. Great experience, excellent food! Cozy dining area, we're seated quickly. Staff very attentive. For the quality of food, the price is what you would expect in Menlo Park. Breakfast 7am to 10:30am, Monday through Friday Lunch 11am to 2:30pm, Monday through Friday Dinner 5pm to 9pm nightly Bar open: 4pm to 10pm nightly Weekend Brunch 7am - 2pm, Saturday and Sunday Worth checking out Menlo Tavern even if you are not a guest at the hotel. Plenty of parking. Reservations not needed, but suggested. Enjoy! read more

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My colleague and I came to celebrate the holiday. The restaurant and adjacent hotel are decorated beautifully for the holidays! I started with an enjoyable dirty martini. There was a big group of us so we tried a few apps family style. We started with the beat salad, meatballs & truffle fries. I'm biased because I love a beat salad & this one was not only plated beautifully, it was delicious. The meatballs were juicy & flavorful. & of course the truffle fries were delicious, they also came with some sort of aoli which was a great complement. For my entree I had the mushroom cannelloni, it was just ok. The ends of the pasta were a little dried out, but the filling and mushrooms were good. I felt like it was missing something, maybe more of a sauce. My friend had the scallops which I tried & they were cooked perfectly. To end, we shared the apple bread pudding which was amazing, it tasted like fall! Our server was very attentive & the service was quick. I would definitely come back & I would love to try their brunch! read more

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Went here tonight for Thanksgiving dinner with close friends. Oscar was our waiter. He was phenomenal. For the Christmas holidays they have waived the corkage fee so I brought a bottle of Pierre Jouet Champagne and Mi Sueño Pinot Noir. I had the traditional turkey Thanksgiving dinner. Everything was above phenomenal. My friends had the salmon, the filet mignon medium rare, and the pork chop. We were all so very impressed with the ambience, the comfortable seating, the food and the service . read more

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We had breakfast and also happy hour here. The vibes are chill and the service is Excellent. The food and menu are great too. Lots of university people here too it seemed more administrators and professors than students. read more

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Their French fries!!!! Amazing! We were there for brunch and live band, Slack Tide Current. We also ordered apple pie French toast and Ruben sandwich. Everything was good including service. Although French fries are amazing, it's $19! And our main dishes were $22-24. So it's a very expensive appetizer. We will def go back there sometimes. Just not an every weekend kind of place for us. Their outdoor area is very nice also. read more

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We had a light lunch of pancetta flatbread and shared a Caesar salad. The flatbread had mozzarella was very delicious and the Caesar salad had a nice light dressing. We also ordered some Mocktails, forgot which ones, but they were refreshing. The server was very attentive and friendly. The atmosphere was quiet, easy to have a nice conversation with my daughters. Their menu was extensive but we were not hungry and just needed something light as it was already 2pm and we had dinner reservations elsewhere for 6pm. This is a nice place to get together with friends and family, very cozy and good staff members. Highly recommended. read more

Just got home from a work event here at MT! The outdoor space is beautiful! We sat around a fireplace, had great service, and French fries! The fries were yummy! Will come back again! read more

The food here is pretty food. My group ordered a flatbread and the charcuterie board to start. The board was just okay. It was lackluster and was not worth the price. I ordered a mushroom dish, and the other people in my group ordered a burger and the rack of lamb. The entrees were good. Service was really slow and it was hard to get ahold of anyone or drink refills. The vibes are nice outside though, there was a band performing during our meal. read more

Service was poor. We were served a cold meatball and our server waited until we were finished with our salads to check in with us. The olives in the martini tasted stale, too. Kale salad was good. Additionally, when we told them the meatball was cold they offered to remake but there was no apology or kindness about wanting to rectify the situation. Especially after we sat there waiting for someone to come and ask us how it was all tasting. It's a shame because the ambiance is wonderful. read more

Had been in quite a while since I was last at this restaurant and was impressed with the remodel and ambiance. Food was mixed: excellent heirloom tomato appetizer but pork chop a bit dry and corn bread burnt on the edges. Disappointed with service. One of us asked for salad with dressing on the side but it came with dressing on the food. They agreed to bring a new one but we had to remind them 3 times over a 15 to 20 minute period before the new salad came out. Great location and nearby parking. read more

Had a lovely Christmas lunch here! Service was amazing. Food was very good. Yes, a little pricey, but that is expected given the ambiance and location. Their avocado toast was very very good. I would come back! read more

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I've grown up in Silicon Valley, and Menlo Tavern has been a favorite with my family. It's a small, intimate restaurant with excellent food. It's great for lunch or dinner​! ​All of the servers are lovely​.​.. very warm and very caring. When I ordered hot water, one of them brought a full teapot of hot water which demonstrated their care, in advance. Today I had salmon with brussel sprouts and roasted carrots and a very lovely chocolate on chocolate chip ice cream and vanilla ice cream for dessert. It's a beautiful and kind environment and wonderfully run.​ Five stars to Menlo Tavern​! read more

We had a post wedding celebration here at Menlo Tavern. When we visited this restaurant afew days before and spoke to one of the managers, Clay - it was a wonderful experience and we made a booking for 14 people. Clay showed us the many options they had to accomodate our group. On the day of our brunch, we arrrived at 11:00 am - reservation time. Our table was not ready and we were kept waiting for a good 10 minutes before we were seated. They had split our group into 2 tables. We asked if they could angle the tables so that we could all "seat together" and the manager on duty was not only surly but was rather rude - and replied "Not going to happen!". Our service was slow and the waiter could not remember who ordered what. The food was good overall. We had the hummus and avocado toast at our table while the other table had the charcuterie board. Lots of drink orders as well as food. I also mentioned that it was my husband's birthday that we were celebrating and they did present us with a small cake to celebrate the occasion. Didn't take many photos of our meal as it was a big group. They do have a nice patio set up with a live band over the weekend. The band was pretty good. read more

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The usual expensive steakhouse....except I ordered scallop. It was good! Ambience was nice. Food was good. Parking was easy. I would come back for the ambience and sit outside on a nice California evening. read more

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What a beautiful place! The aesthetic is 5-star worthy and I appreciate the care that goes into the overall ambiance. The wine and appetizers were lovely and there were plenty of gluten-free options to choose from. The entrees were good but I do have one piece of feedback. Both the burger patty and salmon were extremely seasoned. The fried artichoke hearts as well. Perhaps this was a one-off and we just got unlucky but I would encourage the kitchen to dial it back a bit, especially on the burger and artichoke hearts. My boyfriend, who is so polite he will eat just about anything in front of him, didn't finish his burger because of how salty it was. Not a deal-breaker as our entire experience overall was VERY satisfying. And lastly, I'd definitely come back to see Chip Gale play more live music, too. That was a TREAT! read more

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Always great food and service listening to music on Friday nights. Heard a great band EZ Motion and had the pork belly risotto which was delicious! read more

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I have frequented this restaurant for over three decades: when it was the Duck Club, then the Menlo Grill, and now the Menlo Tavern. My family has eaten there at least 60 times; it was a favorite. It is a favorite no more. On Christmas evening we four went there for dinner. We explained that my daughter is dangerously allergic to nuts and asked whether specific dishes were free from them. Accordingly, when her and my bowls of Butter Nut Squash Soup arrived, the garnish of sour creme, pine nuts, and parsley was on my soup but missing from hers. Just right,. Later in the meal, though, she wanted to share my bacon-fried Brussels Sprouts and we asked the waiter to check with the chef to make sure there was no danger of nuts. He returned and assured us that the sprouts were safe. Feeling safe, my daughter ate two sprouts, announced that she had eaten a nut, and rushed to the restroom to inject herself with her Epipen. I looked in my sprouts and found three pine nuts, which I took to the front desk and showed the Maitre d' while waiting for my daughter to emerge from the restroom. The Maitre d' said they were not pine nuts but pumpkin seeds--which was absurd because they were exactly the same as the pine nuts in the soup garnish, which the chef had removed; because I know what pine nuts are; and because my daughter is not allergic to pumpkin seeds. We immediately drove to Stanford Hospital, where my daughter was hooked up to an IV and pumped full of anti-allergy medication and observed for the mandatory five hours. The next week I received three calls from Menlo Tavern asking me to contact the restaurant. I called twice but no one bothered to pick up the phone. This is NOT the same restaurant it used to be. read more

This is an amazing local establishment that provides a refined and classy space for dining. The front staff to the wait staff to the cooks and others, we are greeted with smiles, warmth and delicious foods. You might spot a few stars or let's well know individuals here too for fun! read more

Menlo Tavern is a truly hidden gem. I love the ambiance. In summer, they close the indoor seating for dinner and have it in a beautiful courtyard instead. There are plenty of heaters and some group seatings with fire pits. I visited the place on Monday and sat at the indoor lounge. I had the fried duck confit which didn't take too long to come out. The food portion was quite generous, and it's delicious. I will certainly be back. read more

Menlo Tavern - Fried Duck Confit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Menlo Park, California

A hidden gem. We were first introduced to Menlo Tavern because we stayed at Stanford Park Hotel during our wedding weekend in 2015. Loved it then, and love it now. Solid food, great ambience, impeccable service and.... Never crowded! I am almost always surprised that it's not more crowded because the space is just beautiful. While the sophisticated ambience might lead one to think it's not a place for kids, we've always found the place to be super kid friendly and welcoming to all. read more

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Delicious food, attentive service, varied menu with something for everyone. Sufficient parking.

Great service and even better the food. Went there for brunch a few times and loved it

Nice place. Elegant and the staff were all welcoming courteous professional and friendly including the bartender We had the octopus and meatball for appetizers rack of lamb and the Wagyu beef steak especially . Everything was good except the Wagyu beef steak. Wagyu beef is supposed to be soft and melts in your mouth. This one didn't. Hard to slice and we ordered medium rare. Dessert proliferates was good. Service from our server great but she forgot to give us plates though she knew we were sharing. Apart from that she was great and friendly. Good experience over all. read more

This place is over-priced for the quality food you get. Bottle fee for wine for BYOB is $45. Bread cost $12. Had beniets for dessert, they were inedible. Both times we went on a Saturday, the main dining room was closed, on a Saturday night?! I'd skip this place. read more

Breakfast was not great. Potatoes were not hot, sausage was not good and was way over spiced with sage. I had two patties and only ate one. (I'm not a picky eater). Croissant was excellent. I was one of 6 people in the entire restaurant and my waitress had to be called to get a refill on my coffee after I waited for 20+ minutes. I figured at $6.50 for a coffee I at least deserved a refill. Not recommended. read more

Beautiful place, ambiance unforgettable, met up here for my mother-in-laws 86th birthday. We sat outside on a warm sunny Saturday around noon. Two ppl ordered the turkey club, two ordered the Tavern Burger, one ordered the huckleberry pancakes, and per suggestion of the waiter (who was super helpful), I ordered the special, farro (salad) w/ corned beef and poached eggs and a side of cottage potatoes (which were essentially the most amazing looking and hash brown rectangular blocks of deliciousness (see photo). The food was all very well presented and yummy. Definite 5 stars for excellent service. We had special requests--music too loud, can you move the umbrella, my MIL is allergic to garlic, can poached eggs be over medium, etc... all of which the waiter (wish i got his name) was super attentive to and helpful with. The meal concluded w/ a decadent slice of complimentary cheesecake for the birthday lady and scoops of Marianne's ice cream (chocolate, vanilla) and mango sorbet for the rest of us. We took photos by the sitting area and fire pit and now trying to think of a reason to stay at the hotel there too read more

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I've really enjoyed dining at Menlo Tavern, and one of the main reasons is Erica. She's a new face at the restaurant this past year, but you'd never know it--she's clearly very experienced in the server life. Every time I come in, she provides excellent service with a warm and positive attitude that makes the whole experience even better. Erica's professionalism and attention to detail always shine through, and I truly look forward to being seated in her section. She's an amazing addition to the staff read more

The food doesn't taste as good as it looks, but it's not bad either. I don't have much to say except for "fine, but forgettable." read more

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Inedible. We ordered three dishes--caesar salad, fire roasted tomato soup, and turkey club sandwich. The soup was a marinara sauce in a cup, so thick it should've been on top of spaghetti. Maybe some folks like their soup with a fork ... I couldn't drink it. The flavors also more suited for spaghetti or something. The caesar had zero taste, no flavor, insipid. It was drowned with an unappetizing douse of cheese, zero proportion or balance to the dressing or leaves as a whole. Where it came to the table, it looked very good, whole crisp romaine leaves with a creamy dressing and croutons. No tang of lemon, no anchovy, no garlic, no pepperoni salt ... no anything, it was as if someone poured mayo over the leaves. It was so awful, I had no hopes for the turkey sandwich and we canceled the order. Paid for what we did NOT eat and left. The only good thing I can say is: the ingredients were fresh, e.g. the tomatoes in the "soup" and the romaine lettuce were fresh. But someone needs to know how to cook back there. Serves me right for going to a hotel restaurant. What was I thinking? Not thinking. The ambience with its fireplace and amber lighting and warm setting is beautiful, the customer service is very sweet and attentive, we were welcomed with warmth at the entrance ... for the quality of "cooking" here, the prices don't justify it. Hard pass. I can't give it a one star because I can imagine people eating it if they wanted a quick bite for fuel, and the service was sweet. But other than that, there's no reason for eating here. read more

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I think the food is good, but we went for lunch on a weekend and had the most awful music. I myself would prefer some classical music when I'm dining not an off key rendition of purple rain.!! read more

Four of us stopped by for coffee and tea after dinner on a busy Friday evening. It was a bit chilly tonight, so we sat next to the fireplace inside the Menlo Tavern. It was so cozy. Our server, Celina (or Salina?), took great care of us and truly made our evening. We'll definitely be back soon for a full dinner! read more

We went as a group of 6 on a lovely Friday evening. Requested patio seating - highly recommend! It's so beautiful. Seating, table and settings high quality. Most of the staff friendly, professional and cooperative. The cocktails were distinctive. The mushroom soup was velvety smooth with enough piquancy to keep it interesting. My scallop entree was so enjoyable with a perfect balance of flavor and texture. Five stars except for an issue that marred our experience - the ear splitting volume of the excellent band (they have a following of folks who come to dance). We were seated on the outer edge of the patio as far away as possible and still couldn't converse with each other or the staff members without shouting. read more

Good food, service is okay sometimes the waiter waitresses are not friendly.hard to be accommodated to get in.

Lovely outdoor Sunday brunch. Excellent food, great service, and Spirit & Sound live music was amazing for the ambiance. Will definitely return! read more

I attended a business event and had a meal there. I will not return there for my own dinner! Food: 1/10 stars. Appetizers (pretty much everything on the menu ordered) and bottles of wine: Nothing special. Did not taste great but was not bad. I cannot find a reason to complain nor praise. 1) DAY BOAT SCALLOPS eggplant caponata. polenta fritter. sweet pepper coulis for $43. There were 3 pieces of scallops on the plate. It was salty but tasteless. The polenta fritter was dry. The presentation was beautiful but the taste was C-. Although there was so little food on the plate, I managed to leave the food on the plate since it did not taste good. I had better scallop dinner than this before. For the price and the fanciness of the ambiance, I expected much more but throughly disappointed. 2) CAJUN PRAWN FETTUCCINE roasted garlic. basil. grana padano. My guest said the noodle was over cooked, soggy and the cream sauce was too much. He left more than half untouched on his plate. 3) HERITAGE PORK CHOP gorgonzola stone ground grits. fig compote. ninja radish My other guest pushed the food around trying to find something to eat. He ate half the plate saying that the grits were too soggy and gooey. The food was too sweet with fig compote dumped everywhere, the pork pieces were too fatty and the quantity of the meat was so little. It was supposed to be "pork chops" but no meat, just few pieces of fat sliced fancy. He could not find anything decent on the plate to eat and left most of the food on the plate. Dessert: 1/10 stars. The portion was sickening too much. There are "appealing-generous portion" and there are "overwhelming sickening portion" that takes away your appetite. It was later. I had apple bread pudding. Upon arrival, I felt overwhelmed with the amount I had two bites of a very blend bite and I left the rest. Could not even take it to go since it had so much ice cream and apple compote and was too soggy to eat past two bites. I ordered after dinner tea. It was lukewarm colored water. There were too much quantity of lukewarm water for not enough tea bags so no taste. My guests had ice cream. Fancy presentation, fun theme with lots of toppings but the portion was sickening too much. They had just few bites but was too overwhelmed with the quantity to finish it. Service: 10/10 stars Amazing. Attention to detail, perfect for business setting, maybe that alone is a reason to go for an awful tasting over price meal? Ambience: 10/10 stars The table was set in a quiet, corner, separated area. Again, perfect for business purposes. We did accomplished the business. But the food was memorably awful! read more

Probably got lucky! Came here 1/1/23 around 11. Seated right away as i also had a reservation but there were plenty of space. Sat at a booth, maybe a bit slow in coming to greet us.. but let's over look that as it is the New Year! Got drinks and put in our food order at the same time. Got the breakfast burrito- pretty tasty! Would come back. read more