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1. The Village Pub
4.8
Exceptional(4085)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Woodside
Booked 38 times today
The Village Pub in Woodside is a must-visit spot for its contemporary American cuisine with a touch of French roots. The reviews are glowing with praise for the exquisite food, top-notch service, and the warm and elegant ambiance. One reviewer even described it as a 'destination spot'. It's a bit on the pricey side, but many feel it's worth the expense for a special occasion or just a delightful dining experience.
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2. RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Palo Alto
4.5
Awesome(627)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Palo Alto
Booked 175 times today
The RH Rooftop Restaurant is located on the third floor of RH Palo Alto, The Gallery at Stanford. Enjoy a reimagined menu of enduring classics, along with a curated selection of exceptional Champagnes and wines. Dine in a year-round skylit garden escape with heritage olive trees, sparkling chandeliers and a cascading center fountain sculpted of solid Biancone limestone.
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3. Parkside Grille
4.8
Exceptional(1874)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Portola Valley
Booked 25 times today
Discover the rustic charm of our cozy, California restaurant, tucked among the towering redwoods of Portola Valley! Where every dish and drink tells a story, and every gathering is a celebration. Reserve your table now for an unforgettable dining experience filled with warmth and flavor!We proudly use only the highest-quality, organic produce from our local farms to serve you. For a taste of some of our most popular dishes, we recommend our Wood-Oven Baked Goat Cheese and our Asian Angus Skirt Steak.Family-owned & operated since 2000.
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4. Portola Bistro
4.5
Awesome(66)
Price: Moderate
• European • Portola Valley
Booked 5 times today
Portola Bistro is a vibrant new dining destination offering a blend of European flavors with an emphasis on French, Italian, and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine with a California flair. The restaurant features a warm and inviting atmosphere, an indoor space, heated patio, and bar, and wood-fired pizza oven. With a carefully crafted menu, Portola Bistro is poised to become the go-to spot for memorable dining experiences in Portola Valley.The restaurateurs are well-loved for their other popular Bay Area restaurant—Barbayani Taverna in Los Altos.
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5. Wildseed Palo Alto
4.7
Exceptional(149)
Price: Moderate
• Vegetarian / Vegan • Palo Alto
Booked 65 times today
At Wildseed, a plant-based restaurant and bar by Adriano Paganini, we believe that eating seasonally is the right thing to do because it makes a difference in the way your food tastes and how you feel. Working exclusively with N California’s freshest and most seasonal produce, Wildseed serves up hearty, healthy and satisfying meals that pull in global flavors and techniques alongside creative cocktails, local beer, and local, vegan, organic and biodynamic wines.Wildseed offers guests a chance to make a better choice – a place where you can feel good about the decisions you are making. With a full-bar that is also driven by the philosophy of using fresh, sustainable and seasonal ingredients in its cocktails, Wildseed is well suited for hosting groups large and small for snacks and drinks at happy hour, or a full meal throughout the day.4% surcharge will be added to all guest checks for employee benefit, including health insurance, commuter benefit, sick days & minimum wage ordinance.
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6. Rangoon Ruby Burmese Cuisine - Palo Alto
4.6
Exceptional(1081)
Price: Moderate
• Burmese • Palo Alto
Booked 7 times today
Rangoon Ruby was birthed from a desire to bring authentic Burmese food to the great people in Silicon Valley & the San Francisco Bay Area.With accomplished chefs proficient in all of the specialties that make Burmese cuisine sought after by food aficionados, Rangoon Ruby is fast striking a chord with diners looking for a fresh, modern approach to one of Asia’s up and coming popular cuisines.Influenced by Indian, Thai, and Chinese cooking, our Burmese menu is complemented by an exquisite wine selection and hand-selected draft beer to quench your thirst.At Rangoon Ruby, we pride ourselves in going the extra mile to bring you the ultimate dining experience. From our warm service staff to an extensive menu of outstanding dishes and artfully designed interior with upscale ambiance, it is our mission to elevate your experience with the delights of Burmese cuisine.
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7. Cafe Wisteria
4.6
Exceptional(566)
Price: Expensive
• American • Menlo Park
Booked 10 times today
Classic Ambiance. Savory Fares. Locally Sourced Produce.Cafe Wisteria is a woman owned & operated restaurant & catering company located on the 3.5 acre blossom-filled grounds of the Allied Arts Guild in Menlo Park. Our ethos include using organic and local produce, supporting our community vendors, and always executing exceptional epicurean experiences—for a table of one to a banquet for all. We invite you to dine with us in the serene setting of our restaurant, host your special event in our elegant and historic space, or simply use our catering service to bring a customized feast to your next celebration.
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8. Tacolicious - Palo Alto
4.6
Exceptional(213)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Palo Alto
Booked 6 times today
Tacolicious is a casual, modern Mexican restaurant with locations in San Francisco, Palo Alto and Manhattan Beach (LA). We source our ingredients responsibly, take our tacos as seriously as our cocktails, and offer a fun sit-down, full-service experience. Large party of 12 +? Email us at palo_alto_management@tacolicious.com and we'll fit you in. We have outdoor dining, a great private room and do off-site catering. Go to tacolicious.com for more information; catering requests can be sent to events@tacolicious.com.
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9. Mountain House
4.8
Exceptional(414)
Price: Expensive
• American • Woodside
Booked 25 times today
The Mountain House has a rich history dating back to the late 19th century. Serving as a rest stop for travelers, loggers and homesteaders in the Santa Cruz Mountains- we have evolved into a beloved destination known for our Coastal Countryside cuisine and rustic, intimate ambiance. Offering a menu highlighting game meats, locally sourced ingredients, and a curated selection of California and Old World wines, the Mountain House is one of the most unique settings in California. From a roadhouse to fine dining, the unassuming red cabin has stood the test of time along with the majestic redwoods that surround it. Today, the restaurant is owned and operated by distinguished chefs Dmitry Elperin and William Roberts. We offer a three-course prix fixe menu for in our dining rooms and additionally, we serve an à la carte menu in our bar and lounge, available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Take the scenic route to The Mountain House, where nature, history, and hospitality converge.
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10. Hurrica Restaurant & Bar
4.7
Exceptional(664)
Price: Expensive
• American • Redwood City
Booked 48 times today
As the only waterfront dining experience, with front-row view of the Award-Winning Westpoint Harbor Marina, you will enjoy serene delightful and casual-elegant dining experience in the Redwood City.Named after the famous and majestic Hurrica V sailboat, the design inspiration of teak wooden walls evoke a sense of warmth and Executive Chef Justin Baade took his love of 'live-fire' cooking by building a custom hearth offering seafood, steak and vegetables either smoked, grilled or cooked in the embers. Housing the largest, privately owned jellyfish tank, it's a memorizing experience to see the baby jellyfish upclose and personal.Take a moment to enjoy the custom artwork from various artists and mediums such as wired fish artwork from the Wirelady, or commissioned mosaic artpiece by Angelina Duckett, even our restrooms are a work of art! We want our guests to have a unique and immersive experience, no only culinary but visually!
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  • Kaela
    San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Pausa, like always, never disappoints. The staff are friendly, and the service is very accommodating and doesn't appear to frequently, but are always there at the right times to refill a drink and give you a proper amount of time between sitting down and coming back to the table. Pausa has a rotating menu for variety but a menu you can count on. For instance, while the second to last pasta listed will change in seasoning or sauce, it is always a beef option. Then, a lamb option will follow. Pausa is always a favorite to go to for us!
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    Pausa Bar & CookeryPrice: Expensive• Italian• San Mateo
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    4.7
  • Faranak
    California Central Coast •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Amazing restaurant with great food and service and spectacular view and ambience. Highly recommend it.
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    Cafe WisteriaPrice: Expensive• American• Menlo Park
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    4.6
  • JAMVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •69 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We had the most outstanding service with excellent food which wasprepared exquisitely I believe our waiter’s name was Alejandro Keep our love of Service above and beyond because he always smiled and paid a lot of attention towards us and we really appreciated his exceptional service 
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    Hurrica Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• American• Redwood City
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    4.7
  • Philippe
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    4.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Nice view with OK food; overcooked salmon. Drive to the restaurant is an experience
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    Grand ViewPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• San Jose
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    4.6
  • OpenTable DinerVIP
    California Central Coast •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 15, 2025
    Delicious food, warm, cozy atmosphere. Always a pleasant experience with a friendly staff.
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    Parkside GrillePrice: Expensive• Californian• Portola Valley
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    4.8

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