Wow. A new find. Hurrica is nestled amongst some new tech buildings and a nice size marina of…read moreyachts. The chef creates tapas with character and excellent presentation. The place is popular even on the Monday evening of our visit. We had: sea scallops, tuna sashimi, whole roasted Dorade, toasted bread pudding and espresso. I was impressed with the way these items all had their unique flavors and presentation without competing with the other items. Every course was a pleasant surprise. The restaurant has multiple rooms, each with a different flare, and a heated outdoor patio. We sat in the outside patio. When the sun started to go down they turned on the heaters. The patio can be closed with outdoor commercial tent material and clear windows when necessary. When you want great tapas give them a try.

My review is overdue and that makes me sad because this place is ah-MAH-zing! Let's hit the big 3:…read more Ambiance: wasn't sure about this one because it's kind of waterfront but we went at night before it stayed light later. That's ok, the inside is so gorgeous! The wall o' jellyfish makes me think of Waterbar in SF. I could literally watch those little guys all day (or night?). So cool! They also have a lot of whimsical sea themed decor which I quite enjoyed. So ambiance = excellent day or night. Food: unsurprisingly, the food was spectacular. Fresh shucked (like shucked when you order) scallops that were melt in your mouth delicious. Paired with the milk, bread, divine! Apparently, the milk bread is Steph and Ayesha Curry's fav, so do with that what you will. And oh my, cannot forget the onion rings with Wagyu beef fat powder! What a treat. For my main, I did the short ribs with kimchi fried rice, a substitution recommended by MeeSun. Delightful. The perfectly cooked meat, the salty, rich and savory flavors - I was in heaven! One of our party got the whole roasted Dorade, which MeeSun deboned for him tableside. Exquisite experience - chef's kiss! Good sized portions as well, we were all very full after that food. Honorable mention to the cocktails and gold star for the wine list, which feature many from the local regions. The manager recommended a wine to us from DuMOL (winery in Windsor) and we all loved it. Planning a trip out to the winery soon... Service: this was the stand out for us. From the moment we came in, we were made to feel so very special. Warmly welcomed and whisked to our table right away. Our server took drink orders promptly and brought things out quickly. We were never waiting to long nor did we feel rushed. Plus, MeeSun came to walk us through the menu, explaining items of interest in great detail and offering recommendations for each section. I thought she might have confused us for celebrities, but in talking to my brother in law who'd frequented this establishment a few weeks before, this is a service they provide to everyone. I LOVE a personal touch, and Hurrica and their staff went above and beyond in their department. It was my friend's birthday and they brought out a card for her signed by the staff! Wow! Cannot say enough good stuff Honda about Hurrica, and can't wait to come back for the food AND the experience!

Oh, Father's Day. It's me and a table for one…read more Maybe the ghosts of my dad (3 years) and stepdad (2 month) floated by, but otherwise it was more a chance for me to mark the day with some self care - a good meal and some quiet time to myself. I had never been here but the Father's Day menu looked like opportunity enough to check it out. The vibe and decor actually had a very masculine feel. I'm not sure what goes on upstairs, but they have an ornate bar when you enter, linen on the tables that smells divine and is bright white in contrast with the subdued lighting of the place. You're in a cool cave of sorts with a fireplace going, even on a hot June day. I needed to write this review today because Suzanne was the star of the place. She was my server and she was so personable, so engaging, and so kind to me. I felt showered by attention, food, and hospitality. Each portion was small but balanced and told a little tale, visually and taste-wise. I had a fruit bowl as an amuse bouche with perfect berries followed by the laminated brioche with cultured butter and strawberry jam. Fun to pull apart! Fun to eat! Starter was a beet salad with burata - I would have preferred the beets to not have been grated because I love the bite of a just-cooked chunk of root, but the burata with the mustard green was pretty tasty. Loved the levain crisps/crutons. I had sea bass with saffron rissotto and creme fraiche beurre blanc something rich sauce :) Love raspberries in general but didn't love them as a garnish in this dish. The rest was good. Got to experience the fish spoon for the first time in my life! Fun little gadget, that. Black forest cake was really rich - didn't expect it to be cold and loved the cherry ice cream that accompanied. This was the one item I felt inclined to photograph - quite beautiful. Coffee was not my favorite - a bit on the bitter side - but coffee is a particular thing. I really am glad I checked this place out and would absolutely go back with a friend next time. Big respect for having the Last Word on your cocktail menu. I didn't go for it this time but that is a great benchmark of a quality place.

Another great dinner experience at Selby's! During our second visit, our server, Suzanne,…read moreacknowledged our return and made the evening fantastic. She was personable, attentive, friendly, and fully engaged. Everyone on staff we interacted with met the same high standard. The interior has a classic fine-dining vibe with touches of modern elegance. During our first visit we sat in the lower dining room, and this time it was on the second floor. Both offer the same refined, well decored atmosphere. And the food was outstanding. We started with the Yellowfin Tuna Tartare which was bright, fresh, and perfectly seasoned and paired with chips. The Homemade Agnolotti were delicate pillows of rich, savory filling and topped with crispy parsnips to vary the texture of each bite. For mains, the Roasted Liberty Duck was cooked to tender perfection with crisp skin, and the Roasted Tai Snapper was flaky and flavorful, set off by a beautiful sauce. For dessert the Midnight Chocolate Cake is a musthave; decadent, and not too sweet. That's not all, there's also the amuse-bouche at the start of the meal, popovers with butter and tallow, and additional sweet treats after dessert. For my next visit I'll definitely need to try the Beef Wellington. I noticed a few other tables ordering it, and it looked delicious!

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!

I came on a weekend, and was able to get a table in the back patio for brunch. The ambiance in the…read moregarden was quite nice, and they have canopies and ceiling fans to keep the area cool. The unfortunate thing was that service was a miss. Service was extremely minimal and when I was still trying to finish my drink, the server just came and shoved the bill at me. We were there for less than an hour, so I'm not sure what the rush was about. What they also don't advertise is that they tack on a fee if you pay by credit card, and this wasn't listed on the menu. It only says so on the receipt after you pay that you "save" by paying in cash. For drinks, we tried the Guava Mimosa and Tropical Sunrise mocktail. The mimosa was pretty strong with the alcohol, which could be good if you're into that. The mocktail was quite refreshing with a bit of tanginess that helped with the heaviness of the food. For food, I tried the Corned Beef Hash con Huevos and the Taco Trio with Carnitas. I wish that they allow you to have a mix of fish and carnitas for the trio, but they make you pick only one choice. The carnitas were a good choice though. The hash was good, but definitely a bit on the heavy side. Overall, food was alright but I felt so rushed and pressured to pay the bill with the server quickly, and just felt that overall the service ruined the experience.

Thanks to everyone who recommended the mushroom toast because... wow…read more We ordered the sausage and honey pizza, kale salad, mushroom toast, and cheesecake. The toast really stole the show and I could've eaten an entire meal with just that. Pizza was good, but the crust was a little too chewy for me. It gave me a bit of a jaw workout towards the end of the meal, and the kale salad was solid. The price was very fair! Service was friendly and quick. They do a wonderful job with pacing your meal. The ambiance was casual and clean. I loved that they spaced the tables out well so it was a good vibe but each party had some privacy to talk. The area is super cute and the weather was lovely so we sat outside and had the best time. Definitely recommend for a yummy slightly upscale casual eat :)

I went to Vesta for the first time for a family reunion of 9 people. We met on a Sunday and had to…read morewait for 1.5 hours before we were seated. Thankfully the weather was good and there were outdoor activities. The pizzas were amazing. We got the Margherita pizza which my son loved, I think he ate the whole pizza. We also got the mushroom onion but customized it with pesto sauce, a vegan cheese pizza and 2 more customized pizzas. I appreciate the customizations and thoughtfulness of the server! The review would be incomplete if I don't mention my favorite - the roasted cauliflower small plate which I would highly recommend because of the Serrano chilli and honey flavor - it was unique and amazing! So the 4 star review is because of the dessert - the Mexican chocolate bread pudding was disappointing. Overall - good service, great pizza, wouldn't recommend the bread pudding

Horsefeather is a great option in Palo Alto, located in the Town & County Village with plenty of…read morefree parking available. I arrived a couple minutes early for my 7:15 pm outdoor reservation on a Saturday and was immediately sat by the kind hostess even though it seemed pretty busy. The waitstaff were extremely attentive and professional, I appreciated the checking in, and even boxing our leftovers for my friend and I. We ordered the Umami Fries to start, followed by two Miso Linguinis. Everything was absolutely amazing! I have not stopped thinking about that pasta. We will definitely be back when we come up to Palo Alto, highly recommend!

This was my third visit to this restaurant, and unfortunately, it was a disappointing experience…read more We made a reservation, arrived on time, and were seated. At that point, there were only two other small parties in the restaurant. We were initially seated directly next to a group that was clearly enjoying themselves and being somewhat lively. Since most of the restaurant was empty, we politely asked if we could sit elsewhere. We were moved to another small table, and then asked if we could have one of the empty booths instead. The server said he would check with the manager, but the manager declined, even though approximately 90% of the restaurant was empty. We then placed our order. My wife ordered the salmon, and I ordered the mussels, along with the beet and strawberry salad. When the salad arrived, my wife noticed there were no beets in it. We pointed this out to the server, who said he would speak with the manager. The manager eventually brought out a corrected salad. Shortly afterward, however, the server informed me that they were out of mussels. This was especially frustrating because the mussels were the main reason we chose this restaurant--we had enjoyed them on a previous visit and specifically came back for them. To make matters worse, about ten minutes later, two families with children were seated directly next to us, despite the restaurant still being largely empty. Given the abundance of available seating, it felt unnecessary and made the dining experience less enjoyable. Overall, the combination of the seating situation, ordering issues, and lack of accommodation left us disappointed with what had previously been a restaurant we enjoyed visiting.

Nice, clean restaurant with attentive staff, and we even had a friendly chat with the owner. We…read morewere seated right away for outdoor brunch, and our food arrived all in under 20 minutes. I ordered the breakfast hash with drip coffee, which was very hearty and delicious. The potato pureé in the dish tasted great and cut the saltiness from the pork. The poached egg was slightly overcooked but I didn't mind because the sauce really won me over. Prices are slightly higher than typical brunch spots, but the portions are generous and worth it.

Great neighborhood restaurant with lots of natural light coming in. Lots of healthy options on the…read moremenu but they have burger which I saw go by with half a plate of salad on the side but my friend said you can get fries instead. You order at the counter bar area. My friend and I both ordered the miso kale salad and a cup of tea since the weather has been so weird lately. It was yummy with peaches, plums, almonds, radishes and sweet pickled rhubarb slices. I added friend chicken to mine for additional cost. The dressing was a little to the salty side for me so it was good to have the fruit to balance more. We got there about 11:45 and the restaurant was pretty full by the time we left a little after 1pm.

Safe to say Timber & Salt and Hurrica are the best restaurants in Redwood City…read more If you are craving some of the best cuts of meat, Timber and Salt has 4 exceptional options. The Baseball cut filet is consistant perfection! Service is second to none. From the minute you walk in the door you are catered to. General manager who sincerely cares about his restaurant and often checks in on everything. 5 stars all the way!

Saturday night dinner and drinks at Timber and Salt. I had…read morethe Wagyu burger which was delicious, although too big with no structural integrity. I tried shoving it into my mouth with my hands and no dice, tried cutting it in half, no dice, ended up just knife and fork it but even then it just crumbled away. I would have either a less fluffy bread or less ingredients. Anyways, delicious for sure, even though I alternated meat bites with veggie bites. The drinks can be a hit or miss, Adore was a hit, the bubble gum one a miss. Staff was indiferent and not very attentive. Would give it a 3.5.

I've been here many a times now and Town never disappoints! I'm a huge fan of their weekday lunch…read moredeal where you can get an appetizer and an entrée, which is such a great way to try multiple items on the menu at a really reasonable price. This last visit, we shared a few appetizers including the cheesy garlic bread, brussels sprouts, and crispy potatoes. Everything was super delicious and came with amazing sauces that complemented each dish really well. The potatoes especially stood out to me, they had a lot of garlic, which I love, but it wasn't overpowering. The garlic had a nice sweetness to it and paired perfectly with the crispy texture of the potatoes. For my main, I got the steak salad, which had a really nice Asian-inspired twist with ginger and noodles. Another favorite of mine is the Napa cabbage salad. We were also celebrating my birthday, and they brought out a bread pudding cake to share that was absolutely delicious with an amazing sauce on top. Every time I come here, I try to order something new because everything has been consistently great. There's plenty of outdoor seating, which is really nice, and the staff are always attentive and friendly.

Came here for the bread pudding and had to suffer through entrees first (just kidding). The entrees…read moreare good, but the bread pudding is just the hit of the meal / evening. If you're in the area, definitely save room for the bread pudding. And get it à la mode so you have that nice scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

My husband and I decided to try Stamp Bar & Grill for dinner and were really impressed…read more The service was great from start to finish. The host was friendly when we arrived, and our waiter was excellent. He was personable, knowledgeable, and gave some really solid recommendations. He suggested the Belle Glos Pinot Noir and the seafood stew, and both ended up being fantastic choices. The seafood stew was hands down my favorite part of the meal. It was loaded with shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari, salmon, and a half lobster tail. The seafood was fresh, the portion was generous, and the broth was absolutely incredible. I found myself wanting to soak up every last drop. My husband ordered the ribeye, and after stealing a few bites, I can see why he loved it. It was cooked perfectly and topped with a compound butter that added so much flavor. Between the steak, baked potato, and asparagus, it was a really well executed dish. The food, service, and atmosphere all came together for a great dining experience. It's not often that both of us leave a restaurant talking about how much we enjoyed our meals, but that was definitely the case here. We'll absolutely be back.

I had been told by 2 people to try this place…read more Boy am I glad I did. First, the service was outstanding. Our server listened to us with minor changes we made and was very attentive. We sat outside on their beautiful patio. Here what we ordered: Calamari - delicious. Just the right amount of batter and I loved that it had zucchini, jalapeños and asparagus. A + French dip - very very good and what I was told to go for. The au jus was to die for. Bread was perfect for the amount of beef and cheese. A+ Garlic cheese bread - OMG!!! We asked for light garlic and they delivered. Huge portion. I think this was my favorite of what we ordered. A+++++++ Caesar salad with prawns - very good. The prawns were cooked to perfection. Salad dressing was delicious. A+ We also ordered cocktails which were also delicious! Highly recommend eating here.

Held an event here and this place is a hidden gem, tucked in a residential area. Parking is…read morechallenging but you can get creative or lucky and find something. Lise was easy to set up something with and coordinated in a very short time. Jen took care of the group and everyone loved her. Some enjoyed the various wine selection, while others stayed with what they were comfortable with and everything the team tried was great. Thank you so much Lise & Jen!

La Honda Winery is such a beautiful venue. The dark wood feel, the lighting and classic oak wine…read morebarrels made it felt like I was in Napa. We celebrated two birthdays over the weekend. The staff was genuinely nice. They made a memorable day more special. Great job everyone at La Honda Winery.