A very nice place to relax and have a beautiful memory with a special person. I really enjoyed…read moremyself here and I recommend it

Recently visited for epatt fundraiser dinner. Was a beautiful scenery, food was good and everything…read morewas very elegant great service as well

Iron Gate Dinner was excellent. Escargot, Caesar Salad Table Side, Steak Diane prepared table…read moreside, with lobster tail, Prawns and Scallops, gran marnier souffle topped off with Cafe Diablo Table Side. Good Size Delicious Lobster tail with Beurre Blanc Sauce served withbdrawn butter in the side. Every single dish was perfectly prepared and delicious! Service was Outstanding from Hostess, to Will our waiter , and the flambe chef ! This is great restaurant with a great dining experience. Go there! Their menu is classic Frenc/Continental cuisine and I appreciate that they stayed committed to the cuisine and so expertly delivered on every single dish! These restaurants are hard to find let alone one that executes on quality, quantity, and service. The Iron Gate is a must go! Ambiance was classic continental, romantic and classt

What an amazing experience this was to dine at the iron gate! One of the first most upscale dining…read moreexperiences I've had thus far in my life and it was amazing. My boyfriend and I came to celebrate his 27th birthday and wow- I felt like it was my birthday too!! Everything we ordered was absolutely fantastic. The drinks, appetizers, entres and desert. Our server was amazing! He shared with us so many stories of his personal and professional life and was just such a kind soul! We're so thankful to have had him serve us that night along with the gentleman who cooked my boyfriend's Diane steak table side!! I could go on and on about the service. Just know the price you pay Matches everything you'd think and hope to get out of this restaurant. The experience, conversation, ambiance, and that extra personal touch you get from the waitstaff and other staff. It's great! It's like you're walking in seeing family. The food is hands down delicious and if you're ever needing to celebrate a milestone or special occasion, do yourself a favor and make a reservation. You won't regret it.

C'est un délice! Quite literally the place is great. The…read morephotos don't do justice for the ambiance. We sat and decided on calamari and steak frites for the table. The calamari was quite possibly the best I've had. Not overly fried and not your typical cheap rings. Great sauces on the side The steak was cooked perfectly to order and the sauce was great as well. Top it off with a great wine selection and fresh baguette to snack on. The owner is a kind Frenchwoman who pays attention to every detail. A huge bonus! I drove out of my way to eat here and would do so again!

La Bohème is exactly the kind of place you hope to find when you're craving a true French dining…read moreexperience. I was not disappointed. The ingredients were fresh, beautifully balanced, and honestly so good I considered ordering another round. The bread was solid too -- perfectly crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. We tried a range of dishes and everything delivered. The omelette stuffed with shrimp was generous and great value, the French onion soup, mussels, and entrecôte were all absolutely spot on, and the chocolate mousse to finish was delicious. Next time, I'm definitely coming back for the soufflé. Even the fruit bowl stood out -- you could tell it was freshly cut, with each fruit tasting crisp and distinct rather than blended together. It's those little details that really show care. The space itself is charming and cozy, with a lovely French ambiance. It's a medium-sized restaurant , with additional outdoor seating, and a decor that makes you want to linger. What really stood out, though, was the service. Absolutely top notch. You can tell the staff and chefs genuinely care about what they're doing -- and that makes all the difference. Honestly, I'm surprised it wasn't more packed -- it deserves to be. We'll absolutely be back to explore more

Chez TJ is a bit hidden, as it is a cute little house on a busy street in downtown Mountain View,…read moreso it may blend in a bit. There is a parking lot across the street, as well as street parking surrounding the area, but parking may be hit or miss, depending on when you come by. Everyone was very friendly and accommodating - we were greeted warmly and treated with the best service during the whole evening. We were able to try their Pear Panna Cotta, Royal Kaluga Caviar, Fermented Gooseberry, Dill; Onagadai Tartlette, Creme Fraiche, Fingerlime, Horseradish; Brassica Veloute, Fenugreek Oil, Guanciale Powder Okinawa Sweet Potato, Perigord Black Truffle, Burrata Foam; Petite Baguette; Mushroom & Barley Tea; Squab, Cascabel Mole, Chanterelles, Winter Citrus Gel; Pain Levain, Navel Orange Ricotta; Australian Wagyu, Confit Beetroot, Smoked Parsnip, Sticky Cabbage; Strawberry Basil Mousse, Honeycomb, Strawberry Caviar, Basil Oil Palmier; Hazelnut Chouquette; and The Lime & The Coconut Ganache. My favorites were definitely the Onagadai Tartlette; Petite Baguette; and Squab, Cascabel Mole, Chanterelles, Winter Citrus Gel. Overall, everything was delicious and I was blown away for the experience.

Good laughs, good service, and a lot of different drinks & dishes to try…read more Came here for a company dinner recently, the host and wait staff were very nice and fast to act. We enjoyed the garden tour and trying the many drinks prior to dinner service. For the meal, we started light and wrapped up with a waygu dish. The desserts were good, but the staff miscounted and missed a portion, I ended up getting a replacement dish that didn't have 2 out of 3 of the original components. Overall, it was a fun experience and the patio seating made the ambience very enjoyable.

I was lucky enough to dine at Bay 223 (formerly Gigi's Brassiere in the Sofitel) for the second…read moretime, and convinced that it is my favorite restaurant south of San Francisco. Almost everything I've had on both occasion was tremendous. The portions are small and the fanciful food architecture might make some initially skeptical, but one taste of just about anything will be enough to get you excited. Tonight I had the blackened salmon on polenta which stood out among the myriad of salmon dishes I had that were very good, but not excellent. They managed to find a new and better take on butternut squash soup, which is quite a feat since so many are also very good. The duck and lamb dishes I've tried are very succulent and very flavorful. The mushroom cappucino soup is very tasty, though a little too buttery, but the mushroom tarts were wonderfully too buttery. The molten chocolate cake was really great (though I've had better), but the presentation was top notch and the combination of the the coconut sorbet with cherries worked perfectly. The service is great without being overly attentive, the ambience is very posh and modern, and most meals will run about $50 a person without wine. Can't wait to go back.

Where to start? I have food allergies so I called 24 hours ahead before making my reservation per…read morethe instructions on their website. Gluten and shellfish. Check. We showed up at 4:55 Sunday evening at a venue in an ordinary strip mall with covered windows. We were the second party there, in a restaurant that seats 16 diners. The restaurant filled up halfway through our meal. We ordered the tasting menu for 2 and one wine pairing. Presentation of all dishes was superb and all were cooked to perfection. We started with a creamy potato leek soup in a glass demitasse cup, followed by a stone fruit salad with crispy prosciutto and ingredients from the chef's own yard. How cool is that? The miso sea bass stood out for both of us and we wished it was the main instead of just a taste of perfection. We would go back for that dish alone. The main was marinated tri-tip - and plenty of it. Like 5 slices! My wife's, pictured nearby, was superb, with slices of beef that melted in our mouths. My plate was not nearly as good, with every slice stringy. I let this slide because a cow is a cow and sometimes this happens. It's also hard to tell prime beef marbled fat from connective tissue when cutting with a sharp chef's knife. Dessert was sorbet and fresh fruit making my tongue very happy. The paired wines echoed each dish, including dessert, and were well worth the price. As other reviewers have pointed out, the $80 charge is well under market value. Diners in downtown San Francisco could easily pay $240 and up for the same menu and cooking quality. We'll be watching the website for the next menu change. Anyone else wish they could email customers when it's updated?

Made reservations two a Monday night at 7pm, arrived right at our start time and were quickly…read moreseated. Restaurant had around 5 other groups dining but didn't feel too busy, space is small and intimate so definitely recommend a reservation. Drinks: Wine pairing - came with 4 pours two whites, a red and a sparkling resling, the wines leaned towards European varietals, we were able to split the tasting which was perfect to get a small taste with the 4 courses Food: Caramelized Onion Bisque - a nice amuse bouche, savory with a rich caramelized onion flavor, slightly creamy velvety texture and mouth feel, served with a small toasted slice of bread with broiled cheese Roasted Nectarine Salad with Goat Cheese - solid, a very petit portion size, nectarines was juicy with a slight sweetness and subtle tartness, lemon vinegarette was a nice compliment, goat cheese was mild with a nice soft whipped texture, caramelized pecans added sweet crunchy texture and pops of flavor Black cod with Burre Blanc - tender cod that flaked away with a soft texture, paired nicely with the buttery creamy beurre blanc sauce, snap pea puree added a bit of sweetness, a tad small but very tasty House made sourdough - great, served warm, interior was moist with a nice springy bouncy, great crunchy crust, served with softened butter, wish this came out more towards the beginning but I think the intention was to use it to soak up some sauce so understandable Strawberry Sorbet - great smooth and silky texture on the sorbet ripe strawberry without being too sweet, paired with some Earl gray sponge cake which had a great airy texture, cherry sauce, and crunchy meringue pieces, a nice portion size as well here Grilled Tri-Tip, cooked to a perfect medium rare , super tender, chimmichri added herbaceous slightly spicy garlic kick, sweet romanesco sauce was an interesting contrast, roasted potatoes were great for soaking up the sauces, also served with some grilled bell peppers and a few sauteed shrimp, filling and hearty generous portion size on the main dish Service was excellent, very attentive and well paced. Water was refilled throughout the meal and silverware changed out between each course. Great knowledge of the wines paired with the dishes. Overall really enjoyed Hapa bistro, a small seasonal menu that's well executed, a great affordable tasting menu in the peninsula, French heavy influence, would definitely revisit to try the next seasons offering.

patatas bravas, spicy sauce was very tasty portobello…read moremushroom, sub garlic butter with olive oil vegetable paella, rice was more cooked but i liked it! easier to digest than other paellas i've tried where the rice is more al dente. some of the vegetables were very fibrousy since it was cooked for a while? intimate and popular for date nights/girls night. it gets loud inside and difficult to hear clearly since the tables are placed really close to each other make a reservation! gets packed and the wait time is long for the paella and other roasted items. friendly staff, kitchen is very accommodating to vegetarian and no onion, no garlic

Food-4.5/5: 4.5/5: spanish black paella--this was yum, a…read morelittle dry could use more sauce. potatoes: i like mashed potatoes lol i mash them myself at home so i expect them to serve these but thats just the tapas european style i guess. 5/5: charcuterie was excellent! felt like i was in barcelona! i highly recommend ! 5/5: caprese salad was mmmm....mmmm hmmmm! mmmmm hit the spot ! 4/5: paela was okay not anything special, maybe utilize premium jasmine milagros rice but maybe this was european rice again, something im not used too! Service- 5/5: the servers were so kind and patient ! fast service too ! never rude or mismatched orders! Ambiance-6/5: 6 out of 5 stars ! my friend is fabulouso ! it was her birthday and she goes all out ! Nicest and fanciest little small restaurant but mighty! there is conveniently located after 6:00pm (free) parking lot outside in front of the restaurant and outside seating as well. if youre going to plan for a big party i wouldnt do so here only under for a party of 10.

We had a wonderful dinner at Zola. There are many seating options at this restaurant. You can sit…read moreoutside, in the bar area (at the bar or small tables), and a couple of dining rooms. We were seated in the bar area at some tables. The bar is impressive. It's filled to the ceiling with different bottles. We felt like we had to try a cocktail to start. Our bartender was great and even went off menu for some of our drinks. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Once we were seated we got some appetizers to get us started. We ordered chickpea panisse, French onion soup, goat cheese mousse, and the apple salad. Everything was delicious. My favorite was the chickpea panisse. It looked like fried tofu, but it was so delicately soft in the center. The aioli that came with it was great too. My second favorite was the goat cheese mousse. It was beautifully presented and a good balance of flavors. For main dishes, we got a variety of things. We got salmon, hanger steak, flat iron steak, and poulet roti. Everything was delicious. I think the flat iron steak was preferred over the hanger, but both were good. I thought the chicken was delicious. It seemed braised with a lot of flavor. It was a generous portion with a large salad. It was very well done. We also got a couple of sides of macaroni and cheese. Those didn't disappoint. They came in hot iron skillets and were hearty and delicious. For dessert we got the mousse au chocolat. The mousse with ice cream was a great combination. The dessert was well balanced. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening. The staff was great, the food was delicious, and the vibe was fun.

Zola is pretty good. The indoor decor is pleasant and refined, and I was mesmerised by the…read morebeautiful steak knives. The food: 1. Parker house rolls were fresh and tasty, although not spectacular. The wildflower butter tasted about the same as regular butter. 2. French onion soup was very pleasant, highly recommended. It had a strong taste of (1) something resembling wine must and (2) a meat stock, although I wasn't entirely sure. 3. Roasted chicken was good, maybe not as good as at Sekoya in terms of juiciness, but not dry either, especially with the jug of juice. The chicory salad served alongside it was delightful, however, and one of my favourite parts of the meal. 4. The duck was somewhat small and drier than the usual Chinese style. I did like the demi glace sauce and the rutabaga garnish. 5. The 12oz dry aged rib eye was tasty, with a beautiful crust, but the interior again was a little drier than I would hope for medium rare. Again, the bordelaise sauce was very good. We all loved the aioli that was served alongside the French fries. 6. The side of cooked beans was the main disappointment. The beans themselves didn't taste of much, and the dish as a whole was only rescued by the generous serving of marcona almonds. 7. The grits were decently good. Overall, the meal was an enjoyable dining experience and I would recommend Zola, especially as this style of cooking is becoming less common and squeezed out by restaurants serving more aggressively-flavoured dishes.

What a terrific venue for a smaller event. It is a lovely building with a high arch ceiling with…read moreexposed beam. It was the first church in San Carlos and you see it in the architecture. There is a ballet school that also uses the building so there are dance bars on two of the walls as well as mirrors. They melt into the background and during our event I did not even notice them. There is a cute little stage and a mini PA system which we adequately hooked up a table with Wifi and had some background music. The venue provided an LCD projector so we could show a slide show of pictures. Their equipment made everything so easy. The large, modern kitchen made it easy on our caterers. They remarked how easy it was for them. The venue provided and set up the tables and comfortable, padded chairs, set up per per our layout design. We have nothing but great things to say about this venue. The private parking lot made it very easy for our guests. This is a location we would definitely consider in the future.

I have been using the Civic Garden Club of San Carlos for events for the past 15 years. I have to…read moresay they really are very reasonably priced and they do a great job of maintaining the condition. It has beautiful wooden floors, vinatge chandeliers, huge soaring windows to let in the natural bright sunlight or you can pull the shades to darken the room. It used to be used as a church and it has beautiful vaulted ceilings and a stage and a loft.There is a spotless kitchen with a huge stove with multiple burners and a huge industrial size oven. They have a caretaker that will do table and chairs set up and take down exactly in the formation you wish for your event, customized to your specification. I have had nothing but good things to say about the club at 737 Walnut Street in San Carlos. There is three conveniently located bathrooms-one off the kitchen and another 2 bathrooms near the entrance. Of course being a garden club the landscape is impeccable and the fence is well maintained with a great parking lot. If you don't want to be disappointed, I highly recommend it for your events. Sincerely, Carol