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Tamarine Restaurant, Palo Alto, CA

Tamarine Restaurant

4.8 (1873)
$31 to $50
Vietnamese
546 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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2 people
9:30 PM
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About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Neighborhood gem
Embark on a culinary journey through Southeast Asia at Tamarine. Nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley, this upscale restaurant offers a refined take on Vietnamese cuisine, served in a peaceful white-table setting. Helmed by Chef Tammy Huynh, Tamarine's menu features an exquisite selection of entrees, soups, salads and signature dishes cooked with the freshest Asian ingredients.

Get your taste buds racing with some shrimp spring rolls before diving into a delicious entrée of crisp-fried whole Mediterranean striped bass served with a sambal shellfish sauce. Complement it with a specialty cocktail, made using traditional ingredients. Visit the bar between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. and enjoy great Happy Hour discounts. In addition to its elegant dining room, Tamarine also offers semi-private and private dining areas for guests who prefer a little more intimacy or wish to host a company dinner. The restaurant's elegant setting makes it an ideal pick for an after-hours cocktail.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Vietnamese, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Thu 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 325-8500
  • Website
    http://www.tamarinerestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Tammy Huynh
  • Catering
    We provide flexible catering options, ranging from simple deliveries to fully staffed events. Menus are customizable and accommodate a wide range of allergies and dietary restrictions. More than just food, Tamarine offers bar and wine service, including our full range of house specialty cocktails.
  • Private party facilities
    To experience Tamarine in a private setting, the restaurant is pleased to offer three elegant private dining options that can seat from 10 to 155 guests.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    546 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
  • Neighborhood
    Palo Alto
  • Cross street
    Tasso & Webster
  • Parking details
    public free parking directly behind building at the Cowper/Webster garage.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,873 people are saying

Tamarine 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tamarine Restaurant in Palo Alto offers "excellent Vietnamese food and service" in an elegant setting. Guests rave about the "awesome, incredibly creative" dishes and "impeccable" service. Highlights include the clay pot cod, shaking beef, and coconut rice. It's perfect for celebrations, "business lunches," or romantic dinners, with a "wonderful atmosphere" and attentive staff.
1,873 Reviews

  1. Carmen

    London12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I haven't been back to Tamarine for 1 yr. Am so happy to have come in with my girlfriend. We enjoyed the shrimp wrap, poke with fried croutons, chillian seabass and brussel sprouts. We washed it down with half a bottle of Sauv Blanc. Wish we purchased a bottle as we had to order 2 half bottles!

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  2. Ken VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had our anniversary dinner there. Service was excellent and they treated us so well with a nice anniversary card and dessert greeting. The food was of course top notch - as usual.

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  3. David VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area71 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Vietnamese food and service in an elegant setting. Ordered way too much food for lunch but we ate almost every bite. Still one of the premier places to dine in downtown Palo Alto.

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  4. Ana Cristina VIP

    New York City20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Never disappoints! The spicy margarita with half black rock salt and half tajin was OUTSTANDING! Will definitely return time and time again. Such a nice treat!

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  5. Scott VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great experience this evening, from the greeting, to the service, only to be outdone by the delicious food! Loved everything.

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  6. Kevin

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Cod was good, rest was a little underwhelming compared to what I expected

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  7. Alpa VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was delicious and service was great. My teen daughter's favorite restaurant!

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  8. Radhika

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food quality and presentation is very good. But it is ridiculous to charge for chilli platter. Not everyone has a palette for bland food. This charge was not there before. So, offer the splice level in the menu when ordering food. I always ask for chilli or hot sauce in all the restaurants I go to.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinning here never disappoints! They are consistent with great food & service.

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  10. Lisa

    San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food but o so noisy. Took a long time to get served.

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FAQs

Tamarine Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 325-8500.

Tamarine Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 1873 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
9:30 PM
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546 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Tasso & Webster
  • Neighborhood
    Palo Alto
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Thu 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Vietnamese, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    public free parking directly behind building at the Cowper/Webster garage.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tammy Huynh
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    http://www.tamarinerestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (650) 325-8500
  • Catering
    We provide flexible catering options, ranging from simple deliveries to fully staffed events. Menus are customizable and accommodate a wide range of allergies and dietary restrictions. More than just food, Tamarine offers bar and wine service, including our full range of house specialty cocktails.
  • Private party facilities
    To experience Tamarine in a private setting, the restaurant is pleased to offer three elegant private dining options that can seat from 10 to 155 guests.
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