Mountain House - Woodside Restaurant - Woodside, CA

Mountain House - Woodside

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Address:
13808 Skyline Boulevard
Woodside, CA 94062

Neighborhood:
Woodside

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Cuisine:
American

Price: $30 and under

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Mountain House - Woodside Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://Themountainhouse.com
Email: jerry@themountainhouse.com
Phone: (650) 851-8541
Hours of Operation: Dinner: Wednesday, Thursday: 5:30pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm, Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: American, Wild Game
Executive Chef: Jerry Olson
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Fireplace, Full Bar, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Facilities: Both of our dining rooms are available for private functions. Our Main Dining Room will accommodate up to 70 people for full service dining and the Forest Room will seat up to 40 people. We are also available for cocktail receptions and luncheons.
Private Party Contact: Jerry Olson (650) 851-8541

Getting there

Cross Street: Henrik Ibsen Road
Parking: Private Lot

A word from Mountain House - Woodside

Whether you’re looking for an intimate dinner or celebrating with friends and family, The Mountain House is your destination. Nestled in the redwoods above The town of Woodside on Skyline Blvd., The Mountain House offers a casual fine dining experience. With our wood burning fireplaces in the… Rustic bar and elegant dining room or the outdoor beauty of the forest room, The Mountain House offers a variety of Meat, Poultry, Seafood and game items, such as Bison, elk, ostrich, venison and rabbit.
Just a 5.5 miles south of highway 92 on Skyline Blvd., The Mountain House is easily accessible from San Francisco, the east or south bay.Continued

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Diner Reviews

"We all enjoyed our Mountain House experience, but had varying reviews on our meals. It's upscale, with dishes like venison and buffalo and pheasant. My skirt steak was amazing, with a delicious sauce. Could not have been better. But the others gave theirs a 7 of 10, perhaps based on personal taste more than quality issues - one got the meatloaf, and found it a tad burned on top and too spicy for her. Another had the stuffed chicken and thought the breading too fried/thick. Another had a seafood dish and didn't care for the side vegetables. Yet, we all liked the whole experience, including the effort to get there, which makes it seem like something special. Keep up the good work!"
Dined on 3/7/2014
"There were 8 of us and we all had a great dinning experience. We selected various entrees and there was sharing going on between us because we were so impressed by the flavors. We arrived about 20 minutes late, but that was no problem, we were not rushed."
Dined on 3/7/2014
"Mountain House is absolutely fantastic...wonderful ambience with warm, rustic feel combined with a great menu filled with delicious options. The service is always great too! Jerry, owner/manager, always goes out of his way to make it a special experience...and succeeds which brings us back very often. 5 stars from me for sure!"
Dined on 3/7/2014
"This place is consistently very good. If you seek elegant dining in the mountains, than this place is for you. I enjoyed a halibut special and my wife liked her Elk. The bread pudding is to die for."
Dined on 1/8/2014
"I have been here a couple times now and neither my wife or I can get enough of the bison sirloin, it is just that good! Most recently we came her with a party of 13 for my dad's birthday and it was just awesome. The calamari was ok but a little on the small side, the mussels were fantastic and were there were plenty of them. The service is just the best, from walking in to walking out everyone is so super friendly and knowledgeable. Even the bussers were funny, so far always a great experience."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"I often frequent Mountain House and always really enjoy myself. The waiting staff is very friendly and informative, the ambiance is laid back but very cozy and well put together and the food is simply amazing. Every time I'm there the other diners seem to be having a wonderful time and the jovial atmosphere is infectious. It's exactly what fine dining in the middle of a gorgeous redwood forest should be."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"We had a really spectacular dinner with great food and wonderfully attentive service in a warm and welcoming setting. The rack of lamb was perfect, the mussels and clams were really good, and everything else was better than expected. We had a wonderful evening, especially with the rain on the roof in the porch area. We will definitely be back."
Dined on 2/26/2014
"Have been coming here quite awhile..always a pleasure. Comfortable bar area, friendly staff."
Dined on 2/26/2014
"I took my wife here for dinner. Fabulous staff, excellent service and fantastic food. I would highly recommend"
Dined on 2/23/2014
"Great evening with friends. Outstanding experience all the way around."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"Very nice restaurant, great setting amongst the redwoods. If you go before or during sunset, ask for a table near the windows. They also have a fireplace in the restaurant and another in the delightful bar. Everyone that works there is super friendly and knows their stuff. My only complaint is they have very little for vegetarians and even less for vegans. Otherwise, the food is wonderful, a great place to go for a special dinner. We like to hang out in the bar before dinner, so leave time for that."
Dined on 2/20/2014
"I like the relaxed feel of this place --- definitely will go back to enjoy the restaurant and also the friendly bar environment. It was a rainy night when we first visited. The ambience and the staff were all fantastic. It was busy but not too crowded. The food was fantastic, the service friendly and timely. Highly recommend."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"If you're looking for great food, and service that knows great customer service, this is the place to dine. Always a romantic spot, lovely views of the woods and delightful menu and great wine. 5 stars without a problem."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"This restaurant remains a gem in the peninsula coastal mountains. Featuring fish and game meats, the food is creatively prepared and well presented. The pace of dining is somewhat relaxed so the experience is not designed for those in a rush."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"Ivr kived in the Bay Area for the last 8 years and hadn't been to the Mountain House until last weekend. I now realize what I was missing out on. Their ahi special was off the hook but the bison hangar steak was even better. Our waiter has been there for 21 years and knows the menu maybe as well as the chef himself. Seriously fantastic food and service, with a fireplace kind of feel. Very highly recommended."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"I had the Bison Hanger Steak and it was outstanding. As usual the service was superb and the waiter made us feel special. The Mountain House is always our special occasion place to go. I love the food selection because of the game selections."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"This was our second time going to Mtn House for Valentine's Day . If possible it might have been even better than the first itme and we were over the moon abot our first time. Everything from intricately made cocktails ( done as mixologist would do) through the three delectible courses that included proscuitto wrapped prawns, "heart" salad and then our main courses of gorgonzola pasta and blackened cod then the mouthwatering apple tart topped with dried cherry ice cream couldn't have been more elegantly prepared and literally sent our taste buds into nirvana. We have seldom been to a more personalizing restaurant even though they were really busy. Special occasion? This is the place to go!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"The food was outstanding and the location can't be beat. We enjoyed wonderful Dungeness crab and Petrale Sole that were caught that very morning. The wine selection was top notch, and we had the pleasure of dining in the glass-ceilinged room, where we watched the full moon rise through the redwood trees. It just doesn't get much better than this."
Dined on 2/13/2014
"This is a great "adventure" restaurant up in the Skyline woods that's also a locals hangout and feels far from the madding crowds of the cities. It's cozy and fairly quiet, with a cabin-like atmosphere and wood-burning fireplace, and with waitstaff who do an excellent job of trying to please. We often hike at the wonderful open space preserves off of Skyline Blvd and this restaurant has been a perfect stopping place for we tired and hungry hikers."
Dined on 1/9/2014
"I've tried pork chops all over the world, including cruises. The pork chops at the Mountain House are outstanding! The only better place I've found was on a Oeania cruise ship with J. Pepan as the chef."
Dined on 2/12/2014
"Lovely & inventive entrees, fresh ingredients, expertly prepared to specifications. Love this place - a gem in the woods!! Thank you, Mountain House!"
Dined on 1/29/2014
"Good attention to party of six by owner and wait staff. Food was very good, specials and regular menu options both. Wine list was broad, but not overwhelming and very affordable. Ambience was perfect: sitting fireside in the winter!"
Dined on 2/6/2014
"Our second time having a meal here, we made it a special occasion. It's a bit of a drive and the parking situation is...interesting! Our meal and the drinks were average but the service was good, the ambiance is wonderful, and you can't help but have a great time. We will keep coming back (on special occasions)"
Dined on 2/1/2014
"Mountain House was just what I was looking for for a special birthday dinner. We were seated at a beautiful, cozy table, the wine was excellent, the pork chop was perfectly prepared and presented with exquisite flair (as was my vegetarian dish as well). I definitely recommend Mountain House."
Dined on 1/31/2014
"We recently went with two friends to the Mountain House. They had not previously dined there. We all very much enjoyed our food, the atmosphere and thought the waiter was excellent. Our friends thanked us for taking them there and commented on how much they enjoyed the restaurant. We all will most certainly go back!"
Dined on 1/26/2014
"It's a bit of a drive, but well worth it. Even with our reservation, we had to wait about a half an hour, very unusual. The spinach salad was perfect; three of us had the mahi fish special; when we weren't sure of the accompanying sauce, the server brought our a sample. That was very nice and a smart move; we loved it. My husband ordered the venison and it was delicious. Desserts were perfect, too."
Dined on 1/25/2014
"Everyone was extremely friendly ! Great Service & Specatular food!"
Dined on 1/18/2014
"I've heard many good things about the Mountain House and I can say it definitely lived up to its reputation. My first impression was how warm and inviting it was with the wood burning fireplace and casual ambiance. The main dining room was also very welcoming and had a familiar feel like being at Grandma's house. I was thoroughly impressed by the extensive menu and by the waiter who had complete knowledge of all the evening specials. The food didn't disappoint either, it was wonderful. In fact I enjoyed the experience so much, I booked another reservation the following week to celebrate my birthday. I'm definitely looking forward to going back, next time to enjoy a casual dinner in the bar and to meet some of my new neighbors."
Dined on 1/18/2014
"This is a wonderful find tucked away in the woods. The food was different but amazing. Well worth the drive. Service was also way above average."
Dined on 1/18/2014
"Special occasion for 6 and menu accommodated everyone's favorites from the rack of lamb to pasta primavera with fresh scallops, and tasty pork ribs w/fennel salad. Great wine selection, and the pecan pie was crunchy and delicious. It was a long, festive dinner -- my favorite place to celebrate!"
Dined on 1/18/2014
"Always a great place to dine I like that there is always a good selection of food for both meat and fish choices with always a good choice of specials for the adventures. You may think it is a bit out of the way but even yon a Friday night you can make it there from 101 and 92 in 15 minutes. Pricing on par with any upper restaurant I don't mind paying for a good meal but I have only one rule I want to enjoy it can't say that about many restaurants. Parking can sometime be a challenge especially on special days and Holidays.Needs to be on your list for places to dine in the Bay Area after a day of hiking or bicycling just down the road from Purisma park or for a family, friendly get together or romantic evening it's great"
Dined on 1/17/2014
"The menu and specials were outstanding! I had elk medallions and others had bison, rack of lamb and ahi steak. Everything was cooked superbly. The only minor thing was the thinner part of the ahi steak was slightly cooked longer than I would prefer. I am sure it was due to the non-uniform thickness, The ceasar salad, yellow tail appetizer, and bread pudding dessert were wonderful! Our waiter Rick was wonderful with all the right answers including food and wine selections we loved, but, don't ask him to keep a secret if you are trying to surprise someone."
Dined on 1/16/2014
"Mountain House is a true gem, truly delectable in all ways and we dine there for both special and non-special occasions. The front bar is a wonderful, cozy place to have a pre-dinner drink and listen to some great tunes from the jukebox. The food has been without exception wonderful, and the chefs offer very unique dishes of bison, elk, and other items not frequently seen that my husband loves (in addition to other non-game delightful dishes). The deserts are mind-blowingly good (thank you Jerry!). Finally, Wade is a fabulous and knowledgeable server who always brings a flair to his approach to both the food and to us. He is a delight. We love Mountain House and recommend it highly."
Dined on 1/12/2014
"We both had the fish. One was the salmon and the other petrale sole(local I was told). Not overcooked and perfect side with main dish."
Dined on 1/8/2014
"We booked a table at the Mountain House to celebrate our Mom's 86th birthday. She had not been there in years and the setting brought back many a happy memory. Wade, our server, was absolutely outstanding!! Personable, knowledgable, considerate and attentive -- a true professional and a rare treat these days. Food was wonderful. I had an Elk Osso Bucco, one of the evenings specials, that was simply outstanding. Highly recommend this as a treat somewhat off the beaten path but well worth the trip."
Dined on 1/3/2014
"We keep coming back to Mountain House for special occasions. We love being seated in the Atrium room - it feels like a super-elegant picnic in the redwoods. The staff has always been welcoming and attentive, and we have yet to find anything on the menu that we didn't like. There is enough standard fare on the menu to please our friends who shy away from the game-based entrées."
Dined on 1/2/2014
"The place is not pretentious at all. Super casual! Making a reservation will give you peace of mind so that is a good tip. I had the rib eye and my boyfriend had the venison. I have never had venison before and I really liked it! My rib eye was good too. I was very pleased that my food and his food wasn't salty because a lot of places really over do the salt in their food. I enjoyed my beet and goat cheese salad and bf got the kale and Brussels sprouts salad although I didn't notice any shredded Brussels sprouts. Oh well! It wasn't a total bummer. Over all I was pretty satisfied with this place. I want to come back."
Dined on 1/4/2014
"We've been to the Mountain House before and it was disappointing. We hoped this had been unusual. But we were disappointed again. The food was okay. Not great. I couldn't taste the gorgonzola in my gorgonzola pasta - I suspect it was either left out or dramatically underused. My husband's bison steak was rare in the middle and well done on the edges (we told the waiter but he didn't respond to the issue). We weren't offered wine service until after all the main courses were finished. It was busy. But not busy enough to excuse these issues. We won't be back."
Dined on 12/31/2013
"The wait staff was very friendly and the food was excellent."
Dined on 12/22/2013
"This place has it all! Specialty foods like wild game, friendly and upscale!"
Dined on 12/21/2013

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