Parkside Grille

Name: Parkside Grille
Address: 884 Portola Road A-1, Portola Valley, CA, United States, 94028
Telephone: (650) 529-9007
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (1890)

$31 to $50

Californian

884 Portola Road A-1, Portola Valley, CA 94028

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2 people

Jun 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

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.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Mediterranean, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(650) 529-9007
Website
http://www.parksidegrille.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Juan Zaragoza
Private party facilities
We offer 2 indoor Private Rooms: The Crown room can accommodate ≤30 guest, and the Fireplace room (≤16 guests). Spaces can be combined.Our beautiful outdoor patio & deck can accommodate different size parties around 60 guests seated, and 80 guests standing.Please visit our website at www.parksidegrille.com/events for more information.

Location
884 Portola Road A-1, Portola Valley, CA 94028
Neighborhood
Portola Valley
Cross street
Westridge
Parking details
Free parking.
Entertainment
Seasonal Live Music.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,890 people are saying

Parkside Grille reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Peninsula
Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Parkside Grille offers an enchanting dining experience amidst redwoods, combining "excellent food" with "world-class service". Diners praise the "lovely atmosphere", diverse menu, and perfectly cooked dishes like salmon and tuna. The outdoor setting is "unique", and the staff is "warm and welcoming", ensuring a memorable visit.

1,890 Reviews

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Fred VIP
San Francisco Bay Area155 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, service, location and ambience. I especially like the "Rare Tuna". Best I have ever had!
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Kathy
Greater Boston17 reviews
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Ambiance & food is great. The only issue was very slow service, in spite of plenty of staff. Server missed on one drink and one meal that were ordered and thus delivered late. Previously, service was great. not sure what the issue was given the level of staffing, so hoping it was a one off night. The restaurant was not full on this weeknight.
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Jake VIP
San Francisco Bay Area17 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing dinner. Service, food and table outside were perfect. This restaurant never disappoints. My wife made it a point to tell the hostess how impressed we were with our overall experience as we left.
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Michael VIP
San Francisco Bay Area64 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Customers for years, we love this place, most especially its incredible redwood trees. Cuisine has been inventive and very good. Yesterday, the service was below par: too slow, and at the same time, when it happened, rushed ie inattentive. You know they are having trouble with even the water doesn't arrive, and has to be 'ordered' twice. The mains took about 20 mins. In addition, the NY prime steak, the most expensive item on their menu, was tasty, but a bit tough - no 'melt-in-your-mouth' here. On the other hand, the artichoke soup was excellent. Hoping they do better next time.
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Peggy
San Francisco Bay Area36 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We have been here many times and have always enjoyed it. A lot. This was a disappointment. Our reservation was for 5:00 and we were the first to arrive. They put us at a table far away from everybody. All shade. No ambience. The service was excellent but the food was not top notch. My tri tip though was excellent. But the Rigatoni allá vodka plate was unspectacular. Very blah. The Salmon was really good. So two out of three isn’t so bad.
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Alex
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the food and the setting! We ate outdoors with redwoods around us. Will definitely be back again.
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Eirin VIP
San Francisco Bay Area46 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful dining destination and highly recommended. Service was world class exceptionally wonderful and food was impeccably prepared and plated. Risotto with Prawns was delicious with great flavor. Filet of Sole was a dinner special and excellent. Pappadelle with Beef Ragu was classic and yummy. Our server helped to pair a lovely wine with our meals. Definitely plan to return soon for another gorgeous dinner experience under the redwood trees.
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Mike VIP
San Francisco Bay Area29 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed another great dinner at Parkside. Our special requests were readily accommodated. The chicken dish is great and its combination of vegetables and mac and cheese for sides make it a hearty meal. The salmon was prepared perfectly and well complemented by a potato puree and fresh carrots. The ahi tuna was fresh and rare as requested. The grilled pita and fresh breads were an added surprise to begin the meal. And we ordered the side of sweet potato fries , which were unlike any we have had. They are house cut, thick, and a good balance of a crispy outside and a meaty body. Great job by all and everyone makes you feel at home at this neighborhood establishment of fine dining.
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John VIP
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great location among the redwoods. Great service and food.
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nancy VIP
San Francisco Bay Area31 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful dinner under giant redwoods. What could be better than that?
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FAQs

Parkside Grille offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 529-9007.

Parkside Grille is rated 4.7 stars by 1890 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

884 Portola Road A-1, Portola Valley, CA 94028

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Westridge
Neighborhood
Portola Valley
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Mediterranean, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free parking.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Juan Zaragoza
Entertainment
Seasonal Live Music.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.parksidegrille.com/
Phone number
(650) 529-9007
Private party facilities
We offer 2 indoor Private Rooms: The Crown room can accommodate ≤30 guest, and the Fireplace room (≤16 guests). Spaces can be combined.Our beautiful outdoor patio & deck can accommodate different size parties around 60 guests seated, and 80 guests standing.Please visit our website at www.parksidegrille.com/events for more information.

Parkside Grille

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

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What 1,890 people are saying

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Review summary

FAQs

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