Oak + Violet - Park James Hotel

Name: Oak + Violet - Park James Hotel
Address: 1400 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA, United States, 94025
Telephone: (650) 304-3880
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (853)

$31 to $50

Californian

1400 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94025

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2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

Welcome to Oak + Violet where the vibrant spirit of California's Culinary creativity meets the craft cuisine. Tucked away in the heart of Menlo Park.
From farm-fresh salads bursting with seasonal produce to succulent seafood caught.
And let's not forget about the drinks! Our carefully curated selection of local wines, craft beers, and artisanal cocktails reflects the innovative spirit of California's beverage scene.
Oak + Violet is a gathering place where friends and foodies come together to celebrate the flavors, the culture, and the community that make California so special.

Come and Enjoy the Oak + Violet Experience

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian
Hours of operation
Bar Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(650) 304-3880
Website
http://www.parkjames.com/oak-and-violet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
For private events please contact us info@parkjames.com

Location
1400 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Neighborhood
Menlo Park
Cross street
Glenwood Ave & El Camino Real
Parking details
Valet ONLY - Free for the first 2 hours
Public transit
Menlo Park Caltrain Station is just a few blocks away!
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Carlos Reyes on Tuesdays
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 5:00 PM - 8:45 PM
World-renowned harpist and violinist, Carlos Reyes, is performing during dinner each Tuesday on the courtyard at Oak + Violet! This Grammy Award-winning artist has played around the globe with legendary performers like Willie Nelson, Steve Miller, MC Hammer and the Doobie Brothers. Carlos has been wowing audiences since his first public appearance at the age of 5! Originally from Paraguay, Carlos moved with his family to the Bay Area as a young child and debuted with the Oakland Symphony Orchestra when he was only 14 years old. Don’t miss this special opportunity to see Carlos perform at such an intimate venue, and prepare to be blown away by his sheer genius!
LIVE MUSIC FRIDAYS WITH NATE PRUITT AND RICK
Multiple dates available
Fri - 5:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Vocalist Nate Pruitt and guitarist Rick Vandivier magically combine southern soul and classic jazz styles with grooves and blues – performing their originals and favorites from Jimmie Davis and Nat King Cole to Al Green and Marvin Gaye. Their treatments are so unique that you feel you are hearing even classic songs for the first time. While they impress hard-core jazz lovers, they also tap into the souls of anyone who loves the great vibes and surprises that come with every session. Reservations are recommended.
Meta Monday's
Multiple dates available
Sat - 5:00 PM - 8:45 PM
All Meta employees please come and join us for Meta Mondays and enjoy 10% on our Happy Hour (Alcoholic beverages not included). Please provide a Meta ID to enjoy your discount

Warm Dungeness Crab$23.00
Crab butter, charred jalapeno tartar sauce, & pickled cucumbers
Heirloom Tomato Salad$17.00
Whipped goat cheese, walnuts, butter lettuce, & wild oregano vinaigrette
Green Garlic Gazpacho$16.00
Grilled red grapes, spiced almonds, & harissa oil
Chilled Sweet Pea Salad$19.00
Fresh burrata, smoked prosciutto, easter egg radishes, & mint
Hand Cut Beef Tartare$21.00
Crispy fried oysters & pecan salsa macha
Little Gem Salad$18.00
Avocado green goddess dressing, ruby red grapefruit, & sourdough crisps
Roasted Half Moon Bay Squid$17.00
Timut pepper, pea shoots, & crispy shallots
Warm Acme Sourdough$12.00
Whipped ricotta, togarashi & wildflower honey
- Spanish Anchovies$18.00

Todays Oysters

Raw Oysters$24.00
Hot pepper mignonette, & Meyer lemon
Roasted Oysters$28.00
Mendocino seaweed butter, & toasted breadcrumbs

Mains

Prime New York Strip$45.00
Beef 'crackling', watercress, sugar snap peas & radishes, brown butter potato puree, & warm Worcestershire vinaigrette
Miso Barbecue Glazed Black Cod$36.00
Spring chicory marmalade, potato raviolo, & bone broth
Grilled Lamb Chops$42.00
Charred eggplant puree, roasted cauliflower, olive oil poached tomato, & wild mountain black cumin
Heritage Pork Porterhouse$35.00
'Dirty rice' risotto, spring mustards & turnips
Pasture Raised Petaluma Chicken$38.00
Baked spinach & ricotta cannelloni, fresh peas & basil
Wild Local Halibut$39.00
Roasted in fig leaf, butter, baby fennel & leeks, roasted peppers toasted garlic, & saffron sauce
Hand Rolled Russet Potato Gnocchi$34.00
Maitake mushrooms, English & sugar snap peas, roasted radishes, & summer herb pesto

What 853 people are saying

Oak + Violet - Park James Hotel 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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Oak + Violet at Park James Hotel offers "phenomenal" food, with standout items like the cinnamon roll dessert and gnocchi pomodoro. The ambiance is "great" with live music enhancing the experience. Service is praised as "attentive and interactive," making it a "hidden gem." A perfect spot for celebrations with a "nice menu."

853 Reviews

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Stacey
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second time here and I am as impressed as I was the first time. It is pricy but the food is phenomenal and worth every dollar. Highly recommend.
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Cheryl VIP
San Francisco Bay Area72 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, good food, great dessert (cinnamon roll with ice cream) and outstanding live music on patio
Oak + Violet - Park James HotelResponded on June 22, 2025
Cheryl, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the service, food, and especially the cinnamon roll with ice cream—it’s one of our favorites too! It’s also great to know the live music on the patio helped create a memorable experience. We love bringing that energy to Oak + Violet, and it’s always rewarding to hear it resonated with our guests. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon for another great evening! Warmly, Lyle General Manager
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
3.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Appetizers are not good. Main dishes are a surprise. Live music is lit!
Oak + Violet - Park James HotelResponded on June 22, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the live music—it’s something we love bringing to the Oak + Violet atmosphere, and we're happy it stood out for you! We’re sorry to hear that the appetizers didn’t meet your expectations. Your feedback is truly valuable, and we’ll be sharing it with our culinary team as we continue to refine our menu and execution. We’d love the opportunity to welcome you back for a more well-rounded experience—and hopefully impress you from start to finish next time. Regards, Lyle General Manager
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Michelle
Seattle / Eastern Washington4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hosts and servers were very accommodating. Excellent food was well prepared and served properly. Yet several items that were on the website menu or not available.
Oak + Violet - Park James HotelResponded on June 22, 2025
Michelle, Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful feedback. We’re thrilled to hear that our hosts and servers made you feel welcome, and that you enjoyed the quality and presentation of the food—it means a lot to our team. We do, however, sincerely apologize for the disappointment regarding the unavailable menu items. While we strive to keep our website as up to date as possible, occasional changes to our offerings can occur due to seasonality and sourcing. We’re actively working to better align our online menu with our current selections to avoid any future inconvenience. We truly appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you back soon for an even more seamless and delicious experience. Warmly, Lyle General Manager
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matt VIP
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Party of 12. A few other parties on patio, zero inside. 40 min wait for cocktail. Had to ask bartender to send a wait twice. When we sat inside for dinner, waited another 20 min for a waiter while kitchen staff stared at us. Opened and poured our own water and wine (which I had preselected during an ealier that day visit). Waiter, when he got there, was friendly and did a good job from that point forward. Food is above average, some items good, but not good value for the price.
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Fara VIP
San Francisco Bay Area129 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated a friends birthday there. Overall great quality food. Burger was absolutely delicious . Salmon and halibut tasty and great service. Will definitely go back.
Oak + Violet - Park James HotelResponded on May 28, 2025
Fara- Thank you for celebrating your friend’s birthday with us! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food—especially the burger, salmon, and halibut—and that our team provided the level of service we strive for. It means a lot to know you had a memorable experience, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Warmly, Lyle General Manager
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Annalisa VIP
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love coming here, always great ambiance, amazing food and sometimes you’ll luck out and will have live music. Great job! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Oak + Violet - Park James HotelResponded on May 28, 2025
Annalisa- Thank you so much for your kind words and continued support! We're thrilled to hear you enjoy the ambiance, food, and the occasional live music—it’s always our goal to create memorable experiences. We truly appreciate your five-star review and look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Warmly, Lyle General Manager
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Randall
San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed our visit, dining on the patio. A nice selection of wines by the glass and beer, and a somewhat limited menu (which was just fine - enough choices for just about anyone). We started with a wonderful warm asparagus salad. For mains, we had the gnocchi pomodoro and the mushroom flatbread. The gnocchi were amazingly light and fluffy and quite delicious. The flatbread was a nice mix of mushrooms, arugula and cheese. Given that we were on the somewhat breezy patio, the flatbread cooled off quickly and it would have been improved if served on a warmed-up plate. The setting on the patio was uncrowded with several family groups having a great time. It's a perfect spot if you have little ones but also want to enjoy a nice meal.
Oak + Violet - Park James HotelResponded on May 14, 2025
Randall, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed dining on the patio and that the wine, beer selection, and menu offerings hit the right note for you. It’s wonderful to know the asparagus salad and gnocchi pomodoro stood out, and we truly appreciate your kind words about the mushroom flatbread as well. Thank you also for the helpful feedback about the plate temperature—we’ll be sure to share that with our culinary team to enhance the experience. We're glad the setting felt welcoming and family-friendly, even on a breezy day. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another enjoyable meal—indoors or out! Warmly, Lyle General Manager
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OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities4 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Renee was awesome! He was very attentive and interactive with a great personality
Oak + Violet - Park James HotelResponded on May 14, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that Renee made such a positive impression. His attentiveness and personality truly reflect the level of service we strive to provide, and I’ll be sure to pass along your compliments—he’ll be delighted to hear them. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, Lyle
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David
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The entrées were delicious, the appetizers were OK, the music was a bit loud, but the staff was great and the food was wonderful and the ambience was still nice
Oak + Violet - Park James HotelResponded on May 28, 2025
David- Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the entrées and found the food and service to be wonderful. Your kind words about our team mean a great deal. We also appreciate your feedback on the appetizers and music volume—insights like yours help us fine-tune the experience for all our guests. We're glad the ambiance still resonated with you, and we hope to welcome you back again soon for an even more seamless visit. Warmly, Lyle General Manager
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FAQs

Oak + Violet - Park James Hotel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 304-3880.

Oak + Violet - Park James Hotel is rated 4.4 stars by 853 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

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1400 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Glenwood Ave & El Camino Real
Neighborhood
Menlo Park
Hours of operation
Bar Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet ONLY - Free for the first 2 hours
Public transit
Menlo Park Caltrain Station is just a few blocks away!
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.parkjames.com/oak-and-violet
Phone number
(650) 304-3880
Private party facilities
For private events please contact us info@parkjames.com

Oak + Violet - Park James Hotel

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Carlos Reyes on Tuesdays

LIVE MUSIC FRIDAYS WITH NATE PRUITT AND RICK

Meta Monday's

Starters

Warm Dungeness Crab$23.00

Heirloom Tomato Salad$17.00

Green Garlic Gazpacho$16.00

Chilled Sweet Pea Salad$19.00

Hand Cut Beef Tartare$21.00

Little Gem Salad$18.00

Roasted Half Moon Bay Squid$17.00

Warm Acme Sourdough$12.00

Todays Oysters

Raw Oysters$24.00

Roasted Oysters$28.00

Mains

Prime New York Strip$45.00

Miso Barbecue Glazed Black Cod$36.00

Grilled Lamb Chops$42.00

Heritage Pork Porterhouse$35.00

Pasture Raised Petaluma Chicken$38.00

Wild Local Halibut$39.00

Hand Rolled Russet Potato Gnocchi$34.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Does Oak + Violet - Park James Hotel offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Is Oak + Violet - Park James Hotel currently accepting reservations?

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