A truly beautiful interior. It is definitely one of the prettiest spots for happy hour. But they…read morewere out of so many items on their menu: oysters, champagne, etc. Also, they charged a 20% automatic gratuity for the table and still had a screen for an extra 3-7% tip for a $400 tab. The food was pretty good - I liked their salmon and warm brie.

Located within the Graduate Palo Alto, Lou and Herbert's Cafe features the same charming,…read moreold-school decor as the rest of the hotel. If you're staying overnight, there's a mandatory destination fee that includes a $25 daily dining credit, making L&H the obvious choice for breakfast. I ordered two smoothies to go on my first morning as I was headed out early for meetings. The Berry Banana (strawberry, banana, beet, lucuma, lemon, coconut milk) and Tropical Greens (pineapple, mango, carrot, lemon, coconut milk, wheatgrass, spinach) were both quite tasty, but the latter was not filled all the way. :( I dined in on my second morning, enjoying a frothy Matcha Latte with almond instead of regular milk for a small surcharge and a simple but well-executed Graduate Breakfast (fried or scrambled eggs, potatoes, choice of bacon or sausage, sourdough bread). Since there's only one server, service can move a bit slowly depending on how many other patrons are there at once, so just keep that in mind if you're in a hurry!

We've been here a few times now and I appreciate that we have never waited more than 2 minutes to…read morebe seated with a reservation. I absolutley love the various plants and succulents that adorn the walls soaking up the light that comes in from the big windows. The service is consistently on point and the food presentation is always picture perfect. Portions are also good and the flavors are definitely there. This visit, we opted for the raspberry lemonade (yumm!), ahi salad and blueberry moffle. 10/10 all around! Will be back again, for sure!

Sweet Maple is just around the corner from me! They seem to specialize on giving an Asian-inspired…read moretwist on classic American breakfast food and are ALWAYS packed. I came here for brunch with some friends. They do an annoying thing where they won't take reservations (first come, first served) and won't seat your party until EVERYONE is present. I felt bad for being a few minutes late and my friends had to sit outside because the restaurant would not seat them! I get they want to maximize profits, but if 2/3rds of the party is there, I don't get the point of not seating them. It's just not good customer service, in my opinion. In terms of the food, it is VERY rich. Delicious, but rich. The kind of rich where you won't be hungry for a solid 5-8 hours afterwards! For my drink, I got the Ube Latte--very comforting! It's bright purple but tastes like sweet milk! For my main dish, I upgraded it "For a complete meal" where I got the Marinier (French toast) and the Millionaire's Bacon. All very decadent and rich! My friend got the Matcha Moffle and also liked it. Overall, this place does creative Asian twists on brunch and does it well. It is VERY popular....almost too congested. (So they're a victim of their own success). I am deducting one star for not seating us when a majority of the party was there and for the overall congested, busy energy...it just makes the experience a bit harried and loud (you actually have to raise your voice to talk to your friends given the general volume from all the people), as opposed to relaxing. Total for all our meals (for 3 people) with drinks and tip came out to $138.20--(so expect to pay around $40-$50 for a brunch with a drink here!)

This place is awesome! There was quite a line when we arrived around 10:30am on Saturday, but it…read moremoved decently fast (~15-20 mins) and then the food arrived pretty quickly after we sat down at a table as well. There's a beautiful outdoor area in the back with tons of tables. Even though it was super busy, we still had our choice of a few tables, and the foliage/patio umbrellas make it nice and shady. Our food was also delicious! We got: Prosciutto and egg sandwich - eggs were super light and fluffy, and the sandwich was well balanced and cheesy too! Fat and fluffy French toast - such a generous portion and the berries and whipped cream were so yummy! The toast itself had crispy edges and was super fluffy! They have such a large menu too and I'll definitely be back to try more!

We had the most AMAZING breakfast here at Fambrini's. We were in town after staying in town for a…read moreconcert and stopped in for breakfast before hitting the road back home. Mid week brunch meant a quieter atmosphere and open seating. After perusing the menu we ordered at the counter before sitting at a table after picking up utensils and water. We ordered Fambrini's Breakfast, Brie & Mushroom Omelette, Crab Omelette, and shares the Lotus Biscoff Pancakes. Everyone loved their egg platters. The eggs were perfectly light and fluffy. I generally avoid omelettes getting scrambles instead because restaurants tend to overcook the eggs. Our dishes were prepared with quality and flavor in mind. I personally had the crab omelette and left no crumbs behind. The potatoes were well seasoned and wish I had enough room in my tummy to finish them off! The drip coffee was bold and delicious not watered down at all! Finally, we shared the 2 stack biscoff pancakes for a sweet finish. The pancakes were bouncy with biscoff sauce and a mound of whipped cream. This was mouth wateringly delicious. I don't have much of a sweet tooth but this was so yummy. This isn't a traditional sit down service but counter staff were friendly and efficient. There is a small parking lot off to the side and there is indoor and patio seating. Come by for a meal and you won't be disappointed! I wish I lived closer so I could taste the rest of their meal. Kudos and thanks for an awesome meal!

Came here with my bestie yesterday and had a great experience! The customer service was great, the…read morefood was tasty, and the ambiance was warm and cozy. You order at the front counter, get a number, and a staff member will help you find a table. We both ordered the Bombay Crepe with chicken breast, bell peppers, spinach, and curry sauce, served with mixed salad and fries. We also had fresh carrot juice, which was fresh, tasty, and refreshing. The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating with a comfortable setup. Overall, a wonderful dining experience, and I'd definitely come back! :)

I've become a regular at Crepevine Palo Alto. Not only is the food far superior to most…read moremedium-price restaurants, the variety of offerings makes it an excellent place to meet someone unfamiliar with Crepevine. That said, the personalities and customer focus vibe of the staff is equally important to me. They aim to please, and do so with a smile -- a sense of joy, actually -- rarely encountered in restaurants these days. You will be visited by servers who want you to have a good experience, and will speedily address any issues. Your bottomless cup of coffee will not run out, any errors on your side will be forgiven with grace, and they will retrieve anything you may drop -- a real gift to this senior citizen with arthritis. I can't recommend Crepevine Palo Alto enough. It is one of a kind. Treat yourself to the experience!

I was there last Friday evening. And I had an OMG experience…read more My chicken pesto with polenta was absolutely insane!!! I took a picture of it to prove how cool it looked, but it tastes better than it actually looked. I want to be clear. The service is always top-notch as I go there for lunch mostly but rarely for dinner since I live in a different town. And of course, I love sitting outdoors there because it's a great spot to be.

Had a fantastic dinner at Johnston's last night. I thought it was a new restaurant, but it's been…read morehere since 2014! My friend had the Sonoma Salad and I had the fried chicken sandwich. We completely devoured our meals--superb food. The wine list was excellent, and we loved our choices. Our waiter was friendly and solicitous. The only drawback, hence the loss of one star, is the dining room's hard wood chairs. So uncomfortable! If we're paying close to $100 for a night out, I expect great food and total comfort. I hope they invest in some pillows. A cheap way to enhance customer comfort.

We came here to celebrate an early Mother's Day brunch, and it was such a fantastic experience! The…read moremimosas were amazing, with a great selection of juices and the food was absolutely outstanding. Khin was our server she mentioned she was fairly new, but you wouldn't have known it. She was incredibly sweet, attentive, and took great care of our entire party. Thank you, Khin! We had a large group, and I really appreciated that they accommodated us inside since it was a bit chilly that day. They seated us in the front area, which we loved. Everything we ordered from the appetizers, to the main dishes was packed with flavor. Nothing missed the mark. Truly one of the best brunch experiences in town! I had the chilaquiles along with a champagne drink that came with different juice options and fresh fruit such an adorable and fun presentation. My family couldn't stop raving about how delicious everything was, including the dessert. We'll definitely be back for future family gatherings and next time, we're excited to try the outdoor patio seating!

We walked by this place on our way to another restaurant that ended up having a 55-minute wait so…read morewe ended up coming back. We arrived at about 1:00-1:30 and the inside main dining area was already closed to patrons as staff prepared for the evening service. The host's tone did not encourage potential customers to dine there during the transition to dinner prep. Not a great first impression that gave off a late arrival so you'll get what's leftover vibe which was exacerbated by being forgotten for what seemed to be a half hour before our waitperson came to take our order. We chose to sit in the front sidewalk patio which was cold and windy not an alternate choice we will need to make again. We ended up sitting across from two loud, self-centered, immature, foul-mouthed college grad girls bragging about studying for their masters attempting to appear cultured were distracting everyone on that patio. After we placed our order, we finished up the app and hubbs was furious they forgot about his glass of pinot which arrived without an apology for the delay preceding our plate arrivals. I had the ny strip steak on the breakfast menu which came out perfectly med-well & added cilantro rice which was good although a little sticky not fluffy. Hubbs had the salmon which looked amazing and he enjoyed the mango sauce--the dish just didn't fill him up. Good thing we ordered fresh chips, salsa& guac.--which was very well prepared; the freshest guac I've ever had. It had fresh chopped tomatoes & green chiles all perfectly combined. Our wait person/food server made up for the less than stellar first impression of the host. And the food was flavorful. The ambiance was ruined by the diners across from us and the forgetfulness of taking our orders timely and serving the wine after the appetizer couldn't bring us back from what started out as negative experience. There are many restaurants up & down the bay that we aren't bothered. This wasn't the best reception nor dining experience and we are moving on. We hope it's a lesson and possibly could've just been a bad day for the crew, and unfortunately there is so much competition out there. We highly recommend the food for its freshness and flavor; recommend the salmon dish for its flavor and balance but not for its portion size. And wish this place nothing but the best and to improve where they dropped the ball.

People love this restaurant for the views, the ambiance, the cocktails, and the caviar. We made a…read morereservation for 5:30pm on Saturday but walked in at 4pm already hungry, hoping they could seat us early. The hostess did, and we were pleased to see more options on their summer menu since the first time we tried RH Rooftop Restaurant previously was in the winter. My mom ordered the Peach Bellini, I ordered the Pomme Royal (non-alcoholic). In my opinion this menu does have a little something for everyone, even if you're looking for something more casual or budget-friendly. They have a gorgeous selection of salads - super hydrated and happy vegetables, beautiful presentation, very refreshing - plus familiar favorites like burgers and sandwiches - all the way to your lobster and overpriced oysters. We ended up sharing the Steak Frites (medium rare), the Lobster Roll (added caviar), as well as the Blue Fin Toro Carpaccio. The steak frites really impressed me and I could see why people all around us were ordering french fries alone - they're top tier and you can tell they're fresh cut potatoes vs. frozen. Steak was perfectly seasoned and the lump crab on top was also fresh, vs. canned. I wish there was more. Lobster roll was divine, although on the smaller side, and next time we probably won't add the caviar. The caviar alone added an extra $40 to a $36 sandwich so... yeah. The carpaccio is mouthwateringly thin and served with a lighter dusting of caviar - we wanted to order another one and flagged our server down for a second order, but it never came. Like other reviewers have mentioned, service can be slow and disjointed. We were served by 3-4 different faces and although I didn't mind that, I could see how things were lost in translation. Our cloth napkins also smelled gross (when you leave them in the washer too long) which was a huge turn-off so we asked for paper napkins to wipe our mouths. Other than that, it's a real treat to watch the sunset from the outdoor patio if you're around in time with the fireplaces turned on.

RH Palo Alto is three stories, with the design gallery spread across the lower floors and the…read morerooftop restaurant crowning the third. Upstairs, the restaurant sits beneath a soaring glass-and-steel atrium, surrounded by olive trees and centered around a fountain. It looks like something between a greenhouse and a designer showroom. They also have an outside area for drinks and snacks. The restaurant was packed and too loud, though, and the tables were too close together. Considering how expansive the gallery is, I wonder why a little more of that space was not given to the restaurant. Another major downside is that they do not accept walk-ins, so you need a reservation. I would choose dinner over lunch. In daylight, the sun pouring through the glass can be too much, with little protection. At night, the lights, trees, and fountain create a much more enchanting and beautiful atmosphere.

Great place for a healthy and tasty breakfast. Had a pleasant experience…read more Service was excellent.

The food, drinks, and service were great. They also let us us our laptops despite their no laptops…read morepolicy which was much appreciated.