The new menu is just straight-up delicious. They focus on heritage poultry and a lot of the…read moreingredients are sourced from local markets and small farms, so everything tastes really fresh and seasonal. I especially loved the agnolotti verde and the Broadbent heritage country ham--both paired perfectly with the white Burgundy and Pinot Noir we ordered. This was my second visit, and honestly the overall hospitality and execution have gotten even better. The wine list is kind of insane (in a good way)--super deep, almost like a bible, with a lot of reasonably priced gems. The vibe and interior also make it a great spot for a date or a more serious wine dinner. Definitely coming back soon!

Cafe Vivant is a great new spot for an amazing wine and food experience. We've visited twice (once…read moreat the bar and once at a table on a double-date) and can't wait to come back. The wine list is so extensive and the som can help pick the perfect bottle. And the food is delicious and beautifully presented - from the "bites" to the apps to the mains (they're famous for their chicken and chicken nugget "bite" with caviar), and, possibly best of all, the desserts like the souffle. They also have a retail store for wine with an amazing selection of wine, beer, and liquors. And parking isn't too challenging in downtown Menlo Park.

Always have a good time at Horsefeather…read more - Would recommend making reservations, this place gets packed in the evenings - Good spot for a date, with the family, or to catch up with a friend - Small groups are better (4 or less) as the tables are not large - They have a happy hour 3-5 pm with some options for cocktails and bites - Wide range of cocktails on the menu, beers, mocktails, and non alcoholic beer as well - The Korean fried chicken sliders were delicious and very filling! 2 can share if you're looking for a snack - The jalapeño poppers were fire, would def get again I'll be back to try more of the menu.

We came here for dinner with family and had a decent experience overall. The restaurant is located…read morein a busy area of Town & Country Village, but surprisingly it was one of the few places that wasn't packed when we visited. This place has a trendy, stylish atmosphere that feels perfect for date night, drinks with friends, or a nice night out. The space itself was probably my favorite part of the experience. The restaurant leans into an elevated New American menu and cocktail-bar vibe. As for the food... it was okay. Nothing was bad, but nothing really stood out either. I remember feeling like some of the dishes didn't taste as fresh as I was expecting, especially for the price point. The menu sounded more exciting than the actual food ended up being. The biggest thing I remember is that it just wasn't very memorable. When I think back on the meal, I remember the nice ambiance more than any specific dish. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but for the price, I was hoping for at least one "wow, I need to order that again" item. The vibe is great, but the food didn't quite live up to the setting for me. I'd be open to giving it another try, but it's not currently at the top of my list of places to revisit.

My sister suggested this place for lunch. The restaurant looked busy but we managed to find a…read moreparking spot right away. We came a bit before 11am and beat the rush. I think it's outdoor dining only. It is a cute place and I loved the purple flowers hanging down from the ceiling. I ordered Tofu omelette with rainbow potatoes and bread ciabatta. Omelette was pretty bland and I just used Tabasco to add some flavor. Loved the butter on the bread, it was lightly sweet. I also ordered Into the Forest Drink with Cute Bear. Delicious and cute. Unfortunately my husband found a piece of long hair in his eggs. We informed the waitress and she offered a new plate right away. I like that you can bring your dogs too. I saw a few customers with their small dogs. I'd be open to try a different dish next time. Hopefully with my puppy!

We came here for a corporate lunch and it turned into such an uncomfortable experience. Our…read morereservation was at 1:00, but from the moment we arrived, the hostess kept repeating that the kitchen closed at 1:30. It was said so many times that the whole table immediately felt rushed instead of welcomed. To make matters worse, we were seated on the outdoor patio during a cold, windy day, and the heat lamps didn't seem to work. Not exactly the best setting when hosting business guests. Even though we arrived on time, menus didn't come until around 1:15, which left us with barely any time to order before the hard 1:30 cutoff they kept warning us about. Then right at 1:30, we were told the kitchen and bar were closed, so no additional food or drinks could be ordered. I ordered the stone pot bibimbap and it missed the mark. The rice should have that crispy texture from the hot stone bowl, but instead it was wet, mushy, and didn't feel like a true bibimbap experience. The most disappointing part was being asked to leave around 2:15 while people were still finishing their food and drinks. Overall, it felt more like we were being managed out the door than hosted. I was genuinely embarrassed to have brought corporate guests here.

Team dinner in the side (secluded) room. Having separate…read morerooms tables and a dedicated server was great Food was brought on shareable plates, generally ok - servers made sure our wine glasses were never empty. Restaurant has a nice terrace outside - not so great: only 1 bathroom and music was a bit loud. We will be back!

Came by for dinner the other night and it was a mediocre experience. Camper took over the former LB…read moreSteak venue numerous years ago and is featured in the Michelin guiide. Parking is plentiful on surface streets and surface lots surrounding the restaurant. Dining is available both indoors or on the patio outdoors. Service by the uniformed waiter was fine throughout the evening. Started off with the cornbread and it was ok. The cornbread seems to have been baked and kept in the warmer as it was starting to dry out. The dry aged NY steak was requested medium rare and turned out more like a medium well after sitting on the table for a bit... The NY Steak had a robust meaty flavor. The side of potatoes and char were great. The campanelle pasta was tasty although the pasta may have been a touch over-cooked as the pasta was no longer al dente. There were plenty of mushrooms. The mushroom side dish was rich and rather heavy. The highlight of the evening was the milk jam pudding which was a lighter way to finish off a rather heavy and bold-flavored dinner. ~$110/head after tax and gratuity.

Run don't walk to this 1 Michelin star serving up fantastic modern Indian cuisine in a…read morefantastically whimsical setting, although you may well roll out when you're finally finished as the amount of food they give you is insane! Reservations are recommended, but I arrived without one as a solo diner just after opening on a Monday, was seated immediately, and had the place to myself before it began rapidly filling up. Special shout-out to Matthew and Susan who ensured I wanted for nothing as I greedily dug into the delectable Sigdi Tasting Menu: First Course Green Grape Chaas - green apple, yogurt, semolina puchkas Avocado Saag - chili garlic ghee, grilled asparagus tartare, maddur vada Cold Smoked Ahi Tuna - chili crisp, coconut black pepper sauce, curry leaves Second Course Duck Gilafi Kebab - sour cherry chutney, cilantro, nutmeg Achaari Octopus Kebab - green mango & jalapeño sauce, pink radish Main Course Embered Branzino - longbean poriyal, yogurt rice, coconut turmeric sauce (my choice) or Cornish Hen Tikka - tomatillo makhani, crispy potato threads Dessert Charred Pineapple & Jaggery - Indian milk cake ice cream, Old Monk Berry Composition - watermelon sorbet, melon seed chikki

* Fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared food. * The drinks…read moremenu is creative, with unique and refreshing. * Great ambiance with a welcoming and stylish atmosphere. * Excellent overall dining experience and attentive service. * It is on the expensive side, but the quality, presentation, and experience make it worth it for a special outing.

Beautiful ambiance, regular menu is pricey, but I found the brunch menu to be decently priced and…read moredare I say tastier? Would be back for brunch

After dropping off Chase at UNIVERSAL PET HOSPITAL for his leg surgery the morning of Sunday, March…read more22, 2026, we decided to go out for breakfast or brunch. Mom recommended RH, THE ROOFTOP RESTAURANT at RH PALO ALTO. She called the restaurant and was able to book a 10 AM reservation for three. Located at the Stanford Shopping Center, we were able to easily and quickly find parking in the spacious lot. We arrived a little early, so walked around the Restoration Hardware showroom for a bit before walking up the stairs to the upscale restaurant perched on the third floor. The mansard space, with its floor to ceiling glass walls and roof, emulates a giant dazzling sunroom with trees growing out of the floor and elegant glass chandeliers hanging above nearly every table. The modern fountain and airy ambiance provide a relaxing setting for a nice meal while soaking in the glam surroundings and sunshine or admiring the beautiful sunsets. Outdoor seating is also available in their wraparound patio with comfy couches. RH PALO ALTO offers elevated American eats, plus beer, wine, and cocktails. The menu leans into opulent, fancified takes on classics, serving decadent dishes like CAVIAR CARPACCIOS (ranging from $18 to $28) and other CAVIAR SPECIALTIES such as GRILLED AVOCADO WITH CAVIAR ($38) and IMPOSSIBLY THIN HOUSEMADE CHIPS & DIP (15g $55, 30g $95). Below are what we ordered: LOBSTER ROLL ($36) - Z found this to be very good, I thought it was meh. The lobster could have used a bigger Dash of Mayo. On the small side. SWEDISH PANCAKES ($18) with fresh strawberries (for an extra charge) - I was disappointed that these pancakes were not served with the traditional lingonberry butter. These were not even warm enough to melt the slices of butter that topped them. KING CRAB ROLL ($58) - Also a petite serving, but this sandwich was tastier than the lobster version. Z said that it was very good, just like the lobster. HERITAGE PORK SAUSAGE ($12) - Flavourful; however, served cold. TRUFFLE FRIES ($20) - Fried to a perfectly golden crisp. RH BELLINI ($18) - Kudos to RH for serving an authentic bellini with genuine peach purée. This cocktail was yummy. Supposedly the BELGIAN WAFFLE was so remarkable to draw Mom back multiple times. Unfortunately, we were told that that they were no longer serving waffles. Mom was very disappointed by this. To boot, service was nothing to rave about. It seemed to be a bit challenging to catch the attention of our waitress to inform her that all of our dishes were served cold. When we finally got the chance to tell her, she didn't say much and appeared to leave us hanging. Later, the manager on duty came to speak with us, replaced most of the cold dishes, and comped an item. Still, this did not remedy Mom's dismay. She said that she will not return.

We came here on a Sunday for lunch. There was a line going out the door, but it moved pretty…read morequickly. We ordered at the register and found a table outside. There was some seating inside but a majority of it is outside. We ordered: - Organic Scrambles #3 (Scrambled Organic Eggs, Organic Wild Mushrooms, Shallots, Crème Fraîche, Chives) - The scrambled eggs were good and not mushy at all. The creaminess of the crème fraîche worked well with the mushrooms and chives. - Three Stack Apple Pancakes - This was delicious! I loved the grated apples in the pancakes. It was a solid pancake. We had a good time eating here and will be back to try more items on the menu!

Cafe Barron has excellent food, but the service experience really dragged things down during a busy…read moremorning. Food (5/5): The food was genuinely delicious. The French toast was fluffy, buttery, and easily one of the highlights. The omelette with cream and mirin really hit the spot, and the breakfast wrap was also excellent. No complaints here. Drinks (3/5): The drinks tasted good, but we ordered them extra hot and they arrived cold, which was disappointing. You are also responsible to pick them up so stay close to the barrista id you need coffee. Ambiance (4/5): The atmosphere is lively and energetic, which gives the place a fun brunch vibe. That said, it can feel overcrowded. The seating is very tight, tables are pushed close together, and the line can get quite long. Service (2/5): This was unfortunately the biggest issue. One of our items was missed in the original order. When I went back to fix it, staff initially entered it as a separate order and told me there wasn't much they could do and that I'd need to pick it up as a to-go order. After multiple conversations, I asked them to simply combine it with our original order and bring it to our table, which they eventually agreed to. When our food arrived, the missing item was still missing. After checking with staff three separate times, we were eventually told they were "doing us a favor" by giving us someone else's to-go item. By that point, we had already finished most of our breakfast and were ready to leave. The staff seemed more focused on explaining how busy they were rather than taking ownership of the mistake, even though the issue started with the original order being missed. Overall, this is a solid 4-star if you go on a quieter day and you don't need much customer service because the food is absolutely worth trying. On a busy day, though, be prepared for a potential 2-star experience, mainly due to customer service.

Great food and great service ! Yajaira was a great bartender and very sweet ! Would recommend…read morecoming here again 10/10!!!

Greg helped with the heaters. Greg is very caring about our food needs. Had a great experience with…read moreour vegetarian food.

My boyfriend tried making a reservation a week in advance but unfortunately they did not have any…read moreavailability for a Friday night, as they were mostly booked out. We decided to do a walk in since the bar seating is first come first serve. Inside the restaurant is beautifully decorated, and the staff were so incredibly friendly and kind! We only had to wait about 30 mins and the front desk did an amazing job updating us on the status of our wait. While we were waiting, the manager of the restaurant gave us sparkling wine on the house because he felt bad we had to wait, which we thought was such a thoughtful gesture! We chose this place to celebrate our anniversary and although it was a little bit of wait, the service here already made it worth it. As for the food, we ordered the oysters, milk bread, kampachi, sugar snap peas, tuna on koshikari rice, dry aged duck, and the black cod. The food was absolutely delicious! The duck was probably the only item on our order that we would skip out on next time, but everything else we would definitely get again. The oysters were our favorite item that we ordered! It was topped with an aerated ponzu sauce with a celery oil(?) and that was amazing. Definitely recommend the oysters. Ended the night with some dessert recommended by the bartender, the pistachio financier. It was such a nice, warm dessert and a delicious way to end the meal. The Hokkaido milk custard with the pastry was a great combo, and I would highly recommend to end the meal with this dessert. Thank you to the staff at Ethel's Fancy for making our anniversary night memorable!

Came by for dinner the other night and it was a tasty experience. Ethel's Fancy has been open for a…read morefew years and is now featured in the Michelin guide. Made a reservation for dinner and our table was ready upon arrival. Dining is available indoors in a private room, by the kitchen counter, at the bar, or in the main dining room. There are also a few heated tables outoors too. Unlike previous visits, there was a discovery tasting menu for $115 featuring 4 courses including a few new items that are not on the a la carte menu. Opted to do a la carte. Highlights included the salt and pepper octopus which was perfect with the salt and pepper batter along with the potato and green bean salad that complemented this dish perfectly. The snap peas are were fantastic, just like on previous visits. Tried the swordfish this time and it was fantastic. The swordfish was gigantic, lightly battered and fried, just like a katsu. The pork chop was tasty too, being juicy and flavorful. Most importantly, it wasn't dry like sandpaper! The steak was decent. The waitstaff suggested a medium which may have been a touch too high for my tastes... Ordered one of each of the desserts with the chocolate caramel tart being the highlight with a variety of textures and flavors for the dessert. Service throughout the evening was fantastic with staff checking in with us every so often! Scott, himself, even made an appearance to drop off the desserts! ~$150/head after tax, gratuity, and 6% employer surcharges.

My partner and I went to Sweet Maple on the recommendation of my foodie friend's ex. While I never…read moremet the man, he has incredible taste, because Sweet Maple has the best breakfast food I've ever had in the bay area. Well worth the trip. The two of us were dubious about the Millionaire's Bacon, because it was hyped up to the point where it seemed unlikely that it could live up to the reputation. We were wrong. We ordered the Millionaire's Bacon sampler platter, which is four strips of long, thick pieces of bacon, baked with brown sugar and spices. There is the original, which is brown sugar, cayenne, red, and black pepper, which was sweet, salty, and the perfect amount of spicy. The other slices were orange, cinnamon, and rosemary. My partner enjoyed the orange best, whereas I loved the cinnamon, but we both thought the rosemary was underwhelming. The bacon itself was very thick and meaty with a minimal amount of fat, and was just clearly high quality pork. Truly worth the hype. We also got the bottomless mimosas, which not only had multiple choices of juice (we got raspberry lemonade) but were surprisingly heavy on the champagne. The waiter kept them coming without us needing to ask, to the point where I had to tell him I was done because I was a little too tipsy for breakfast. My partner got the chicken croffle, and was very impressed. I tried the fried chicken (though not the croffle) and it was very well spiced, very crunchy, and well cooked--juicy and tender. I got the big hip, which is deep fried "french toast". I wouldn't call it french toast myself, but it was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and came with fresh fruit, butter, and syrup. There wasn't enough syrup for the entire dish, but I asked our waiter for more and he came back with it in less than a minute. On top of the food being as close to perfect as you can get, the service was great. Several different waiters checked in on us throughout the meal, making sure we were enjoying the food and that we didn't need anything else. The vibes of the restaurant are really enjoyable too. The décor is lovely, the sound levels are very reasonable, and everything was spotless during our visit. Overall, I can't recommend Sweet Maple enough, and I'm kind of glad it's not closer to my house because I would go bankrupt with the amount of Millionaire's Bacon I'd buy on a weekly basis.

New obsession! Croffle and fried chicken. The idea of waffle and chicken , but croffle …read more.. crossant, waffle and fried chicken is to die for. When we first put our name, we were the 50th.... it took about 45 min to go from 50th to be seated. Not bad, we walked around the block, checked out stores and walah!