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Dinah's Poolside Restaurant, Palo Alto, CA

Dinah's Poolside Restaurant

4.5 (856)
$30 and under
Californian
4261 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for brunch
Dinah’s Poolside Restaurant offers indoor and heated outdoor dining in a relaxing environment overlooking the pool. Private dining is also available in our Fireside Room or private Lanai patio.

This casual restaurant is renowned by locals for a hearty breakfast and lunch-time favorites. In the evening, Chef Gerardo Naranjo elevates the experience with steak and seafood classics.

Fresh, seasonal and local. We offer the highest quality cage free eggs, sustainable produce and free range meats sourced locally whenever possible.

For over 55 years we have been serving the Palo Alto area with great service, consistent food, and hand squeezed orange juice!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Limited Dinner Daily 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Gerardo Naranjo
  • Catering
    For detailed catering options, reservations, or to discuss your event needs, you can contact Dinah’s Garden Hotel directly:​<br />Phone: (650) 493-2844<br />Email: info@dinahshotel.com
  • Private party facilities
    The Fireside Room is a semi-private space off the main dining room that seats parties up to 24 people. For larger parties, our enclosed Poolside Patio or outdoor Private Lanai space are ideal for small party receptions and dinners up to 25 people or The Grove - covered outdoor space for up to 50 seated guests.
  • Neighborhood
    Palo Alto
  • Cross street
    Dinahs Court
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Parking
  • Public transit
    The San Antonio CalTrain station is just a five minute drive or 20 minute walk. http://www.caltrain.com/stations/sanantoniostation.html
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 856 people are saying

Dinah's Poolside Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Peninsula

    Great for brunch

  • Peninsula

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Peninsula

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dinah's Poolside Restaurant offers a charming dining experience with a "beautiful atmosphere" and "delicious food." Guests enjoy dining outdoors by the pool, amidst "lush landscaping." The staff, including servers like Hugo and Efrain, are praised for their "fantastic" service. This "lovely place" is perfect for gatherings and special occasions.
856 Reviews
  1. Kori

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have always wanted to try this place. I loved it. The food was great and nothing beats sitting by the pool!!

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  2. Mimi

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I thought Dinah's Ocean Poolside Restaurant was perfect for the 2 of us plus our 8.5lb dog. The weather was perfect (not too warm), the waiter seated us by poolside, and the waitress who took our order & served our food was very cordial. The food was also very good and reasonably priced. The only complaint I would have is that for those staying the hotel, I would think swimming by the poolside with restaurant patrons front & center may be awkward for the hotel patrons.

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  3. Christopher VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, staff and facilities were perfect! Thank you to all the staff…

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  4. Hazel VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed eating outdoors. Plenty of patio umbrellas, delicious food, and nice pool. Management keeps this property and grounds well maintained. We also love seeing the koi pond and saying, “Hi” to the fishies. Lovely place.

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  5. Mary

    California Central Coast7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very good, but the service was slow. It wasn't the fault of the staff; it was the fact that there weren't enough waiters. They did the best they could under the circumstances.

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  6. Tezra VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious. The atmosphere is beautiful. Our service was excellent as usual with Hugo. Great experience

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  7. Debbie

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful place to dine outside next to the pool and lush landscaping.

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  8. Sharon

    San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinah's is out go-to place to meet friends and to host out-of-town visitors. We always eat outside and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. Our favorite dishes are the fish and chips, the friend chicken, and the various omelettes.

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  9. Nancy VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area100 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Old friends gathering - excellent food and service by Hugo and entire Dinah staff.

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  10. Joanie

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Greatly enjoyed our first lunch of the 2025 summer season. Many more lunches to follow. Delicious food choices and plenty of food too. Being poolside is a treat.

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FAQs

Dinah's Poolside Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 798-1314.

Dinah's Poolside Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 856 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Dinah's Poolside Restaurant

4261 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Dinahs Court
  • Neighborhood
    Palo Alto
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Limited Dinner Daily 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary American, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Parking
  • Public transit
    The San Antonio CalTrain station is just a five minute drive or 20 minute walk. http://www.caltrain.com/stations/sanantoniostation.html
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Gerardo Naranjo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    For detailed catering options, reservations, or to discuss your event needs, you can contact Dinah’s Garden Hotel directly:​<br />Phone: (650) 493-2844<br />Email: info@dinahshotel.com
  • Private party facilities
    The Fireside Room is a semi-private space off the main dining room that seats parties up to 24 people. For larger parties, our enclosed Poolside Patio or outdoor Private Lanai space are ideal for small party receptions and dinners up to 25 people or The Grove - covered outdoor space for up to 50 seated guests.
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