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Sekoya

4.6 (173)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
417 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
  • Neighborhood gem
Sekoya Lounge & Kitchen is now open! We are thrilled to offer a modern American cuisine, while emphasizing flavor profiles of Northern California. We will have a farm to table concept, using local and organic produce, and sustainable seafood. Our kitchen houses a Hibachi Grill, and all of our breads and desserts are house made.

Sekoya, pronounced just like “Sequoia,” means just that. Our cuisine, beverage program, and design work together to pay homage to the dynamic location of Palo Alto, while also introducing something new and fresh to the community. The design of Sekoya is meant to evoke an organic, botanical experience inspired directly by the California-native Sequoia and Redwood tree also known as “Palo Alto”.

In addition to reserving unique experiences in our Lounge and at our Tree Table, we will also have two private dining rooms: The Pacific Room and The Sekoya Terrace.

We look forward to serving you soon!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 313-2413
  • Website
    http://www.sekoyapaloalto.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Pacific Room: our cozy indoor space is perfectly set up for business meetings, with fixed A/V solutions. Sekoya Terrace: our enclosed terrace provides an “al fresco” dining atmosphere with both windows to allow for air flow, and fixed heaters during the cooler months. Our terrace is tucked away to provide ultimate privacy.
  • Location
    417 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306
  • Neighborhood
    Palo Alto
  • Cross street
    Ash Street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    CalTrain Station on California Ave
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Exclusive Lounge Section for 5 to 7 guests

    Multiple dates available
    When booking a Lounge Experience, you are reserving our chic sofas and low-top coffee table exclusively for your party. The minimum number of guests required for this experience is 5 and the maximum is 7. Please see photo prior to booking as. Please note, all of our 'Experiences' feature our full dinner menu. If you would like to dine in our lounge with a group of less than 5, you are welcome to make a standard lounge reservation when they are available, or by simply walking in. These reservations in the lounge are communal. To accommodate all of our seatings, we respectfully ask for a two and a half hour dining experience. Thank you!
    Exclusive Lounge Section for 5 to 7 guests Photo

  • Tree Table Experience (6 to 8 guests)

    Multiple dates available
    Our custom Tree Table, made from a Guanacaste tree, is a wonderful setting for your next gathering. Perfect for groups of 6 to 8, this stunning table is set in our bar and lounge. Please note, all of our 'Experiences' feature our full dinner menu. To accommodate all of our seatings, we respectfully ask for a two and a half hour dining experience. Thank you!
    Tree Table Experience (6 to 8 guests) Photo

Menu

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What 173 people are saying

Sekoya 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sekoya offers a vibrant atmosphere with "amazing" service and "fabulous food," perfect for special occasions. Diners praise the "glorious" dishes and creative cocktails. Highlights include the "outstanding" tomahawk pork chop, "excellent" vegan options, and cozy patio dining. While some dishes may need refinement, the overall experience is "very enjoyable."
173 Reviews

  1. Anthony

    San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place amazing cocktails and food . Great service

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  2. Eric VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time and had a terrific time. Might be a special occasion place for my budget but I will be back. Service was amazing. Food looked and tasted so good. Locally owned.

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  3. Charles

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food quality is amazing, one minor issue is the risotto is little under cooked. All in all, we would definitely come back again and bring our family and friends next time. Very enjoyable experience. Top recommendation: BURRATA, DOUBLE-FRIED TEMPURA MUSHROOMS, BREAD + RICOTTA & MASCARPONE, MUSTARD GREENS & CABBAGE, BRAISED SHORT RIBS

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  4. Elaine VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful restaurant—one of the best in Palo Alto. Food is glorious and service is outstanding.

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  5. Pete

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    wait staff was attentive and friendly. Tomahawk pork chop was outstanding.

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  6. Lily

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a really great birthday here! Absolutely loved the ambience, and Marley, our server, was simply the best :) can’t wait to come back here again.

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  7. Suman VIP

    Hawaii8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This place should get 5 stars for the folks conjuring up the cocktails. The drinks are solid. Unfortunately the quality of the dishes don’t quite match up. Loved the bread service though. Everything else was meh… Will be back here for the drinks and maybe the bread if we still have room for food.

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  8. Jonathan

    San Francisco Bay Area25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location and decor. Cool vibes and excellent team there. Fabulous food and beverage choices. For the “vegan” or “veganish” person, there were great choices as well. I highly recommend the Mushroom appetizer, the halibut crudo and the Autumn harvest salad. My group had the steak. It was “amazing.”

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  9. Karen VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely dinner at Sekoya, sitting on the comfortable patio. The warm and attentive service of Kimberly was especially appreciated!

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  10. Daniel

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very good food, but it's expensive, and the loud music made it unnecessarily difficult to talk.

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Sekoya is rated 4.6 stars by 173 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Sekoya

417 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Ash Street
  • Neighborhood
    Palo Alto
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    CalTrain Station on California Ave
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.sekoyapaloalto.com/
  • Phone number
    (650) 313-2413
  • Private party facilities
    Pacific Room: our cozy indoor space is perfectly set up for business meetings, with fixed A/V solutions. Sekoya Terrace: our enclosed terrace provides an “al fresco” dining atmosphere with both windows to allow for air flow, and fixed heaters during the cooler months. Our terrace is tucked away to provide ultimate privacy.
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