Tamarine

Name: Tamarine
Address: 546 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA, United States, 94301
Telephone: (650) 325-8500
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3

1570 Reviews

$31 to $50

Vietnamese

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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. The restaurant's elegant setting makes it an ideal pick for an after-hours cocktail.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Vietnamese, Asian
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 9:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Phone number
(650) 325-8500
Website
http://www.tamarinerestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Tammy Huynh
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.
Private party contact
Charles Chen: (650) 325-8500 ext. 104

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, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Banh Mi Roti - vg$10.00
Pan-fried wheat bread served with a Penang curry sauce.
Taro Root Rolls - v$13.00
Crisp rolls filled with taro root, carrots, mushrooms, & glass noodles; served with a plum-chili sauce.
Vegan Avocado Rolls - vg/gf$13.00
Fresh rice paper rolls filled with grilled tofu, carrot, cucumber, rice noodles, avocado, lettuce, & mint. Served with gluten-free peanut dipping sauce.
Spicy Cold Tofu - vg/gf$15.00
Organic tofu seasoned with tamari, chili flakes, ginger; served with avocado tempura, chili crisp & green onions.
Shrimp & Pork Spring Rolls*$13.00
Fresh rice paper rolls filled with shrimp, pork, bean sprouts, & mint with a hoisin sauce. Can be made GF.
Salt & Pepper Calamari$19.00
Crisp calamari wok-tossed with garlic & spring onions; served with a cilantro emulsion. Can be made GF.
Tuna Tartare$22.00
Hawaiian Big Eye Tuna tossed with coconut milk, cucumber, & tobiko; served with crisp wonton chips. Can be made GF with lettuce.
Kanpachi Crudo - gf$26.00
Raw, cubed Amberjack, orange and grapefruit segments, lemon oil, yuzu kosho, & sesame crackers. 26
Coconut Prawns - gf$17.00
Prawns coated with coconut flakes and served with mango & chili dipping sauce.
Imperial Rolls - gf$16.00
Fried rolls of rice paper, shrimp, pork, mung bean noodles, Wood Ear mushrooms; lettuce, mint, & nuoc cham.
Tea Leaf Beef - gf$16.00
Ground beef, onion, garlic & tamari wrapped in a wild tea leaf; grilled and served with a chili-fish sauce.
Chicken Meatballs - gf$15.00
Grilled & glazed organic Jidori chicken seasoned with sake shiso; cured egg yolk & tamari-ginger dipping sauce.
Tamarine Taste*$30.00
Shrimp & Pork Spring Rolls, Banh Mi Roti, Taro Rolls, & Green Papaya Salad. Serves two. Can be made GF or Vegetarian.

Soups, Salads, & Noodles

Cauliflower Soup - v/gf$18.00
Pureed cauliflower, coconut milk, potatoes, onions, lemon zest, chopped egg, & gluten-free cashew gremolata. (nut allergy)
Ha Long Bay Soup$21.00
Blue Crab & asparagus wontons served in a consommé infused with coriander & coconut milk.
Green Papaya Salad*$17.00
Shredded green papaya tossed with Thai basil & served with dried sesame beef. Can be made with tofu or shrimp. Can be made GF.
Poke Salmon Salad - gf$23.00
Sushi-grade salmon, mixed greens, cucumber, nori, edamame, sesame, & lemon dressing.
Winter Salad - v/gf$17.00
Radicchio, arugula, frisée, dates, pistachios, pomegranate, Manchego cheese; served with sherry vinaigrette. (nut allergy)
Tofu & Glass Noodles - v$20.00
Organic crisp tofu wok fired with glass noodles and ginger in a soy garlic sauce, finished with Chinese celery. Can be made GF.
Garlic Noodles*$15.00
Egg noodles wok-fired with garlic, butter, Parmesan cheese, & fresh cilantro.
Wok Beef Noodles*$23.00
Wok-flashed rice noodles tossed with Chinese broccoli, flank steak, eggs, & oyster sauce. Can be made GF.
Beef Pho - LUNCH ONLY$21.00
Snake River Farms American Wagyu beef, 16-hour beef broth; rice noodles, red onions, green onions, & herbs. Can be made GF.
Imperial Beef Pho -LUNCH ONLY$31.00
Imperial American Wagyu beef, 16-hour beef broth; rice noodles, red onions, green onions, & herbs. Can be made GF.

Entrees

Lemongrass Tofu - gf$22.00
Vegetarian. Gluten-free. Organic tofu sautéed with mushrooms, lemongrass, curry powder, tamari, garlic and chili flakes.
Green Vegetarian Curry - v/gf$24.00
Organic soft tofu, red bell peppers, bamboo shoots, snap peas, peas, eggplant, & Thai basil. (medium spicy)
Black Pepper Vegan "Beef" - vg$26.00
Mushroom-tofu seitan, bell pepper, onions, soy sauce, vegan oyster sauce, garlic, & potatoes.
Lemongrass Sea Bass - gf$38.00
Lemongrass & garlic sea bass served with a cold mango & cilantro glass noodle salad.
Clay Pot Cod - gf$29.00
Alaskan Black Cod caramelized in onion, garlic, black pepper, & molasses.
Miso Salmon$36.00
Miso-glazed Ora King Salmon, green tea broth, snap peas, bok choy, & soba noodles.
Tamarine Prawns - gf$33.00
Flash-fried jumbo prawns tossed in Tamarine's signature tamarind sauce & served with crisp rice noodles.
Tiger Prawns & Garlic Noodles$39.00
Grilled tiger prawns wok-tossed with egg noodles, parmesan cheese, oyster sauce, chiles, and garlic.
Green Chicken Curry - gf$28.00
Sous vide chicken breast, bell peppers, bamboo shoots, snap peas, eggplant, & Thai basil. (medium spicy)
Coconut-Spiced Chicken - gf$31.00
Crispy, boneless, organic Jidori chicken, coconut purple rice, sambal sauce, dried anchovies, & peanuts. (nut and shellfish allergy)
Ma's Special$30.00
Grilled ground shrimp on sugar cane, grilled onion, soy sauce, & mushroom beef rolls; rice noodles, lettuce, & nuoc cham.
Shaking Beef+$36.00
Cubed Certified Angus Beef filet mignon seared with soy, garlic & onions; served with a watercress & mizuna salad.
Hoisin Lamb Chops+$44.00
Australian lamb chops grilled in hoisin, garlic, & rosemary; served with baby bok choy & sweet potato fries.

Vegetable Sides

Chili-Lime Aubergine* - gf$15.00
Grilled Japanese eggplants finished with onion oil, scallions, & a chili-lime fish sauce.
Curried Long Beans* - gf$15.00
Long beans sautéed in red chili, red curry paste, gf oyster sauce, Makrut lime leaves, & onions.
Basil Tofu - v$16.00
Crisp tofu wok-tossed with garlic & basil in a seasoned soy sauce; finished with crisp basil. Can be made GF.
Roasted Squash - vg/gf$15.00
Roasted kabocha, sweet potatoes, & butternut squash; spiced pecans, crispy dal, & pomegranate date syrup. (nut allergy)
Sauteed Brussels Sprouts - v/gf$15.00
Brussels sprouts sauteed with Shiitake mushrooms, basil, & garlic chili sauce.

Rice

Empress Rice++ - v$13.00
Sticky rice, garlic, leeks, ginger, & egg; served with a sweetened soy drizzle. Can be made GF.
Garlic Fried Rice* - gf$11.00
Long-grain jasmine rice wok-fired with butter & garlic. (serves 2)
Coconut Rice - vg/gf$3.50
Steamed long-grain rice, vanilla, & roasted coconut flakes.
Jasmine Rice - vg/gf$3.00
Steamed long-grain jasmine rice.

Desserts

Vietnamese Coconut Tapioca - gf$10.00
Coconut tapioca, coconut milk; drizzled with passion fruit & pandan syrup. Served with passion fruit & coconut sorbets.
Molten Chocolate Lava Cake$12.00
Chocolate lava cake, powdered sugar, raspberry coulis, & vanilla ice cream.
Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee - gf$10.00
Egg custard, burnt sugar crust, & mixed berries.
Banana Beignets$11.00
Crisp rice & wheat flour beignets, coconut gelato, & sesame seeds.
Lemon & Yuzu Pudding cake$12.00
Creme Chantilly, lemon, Yuzu, & mixed berries.

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4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.1Service
4.1Ambience
1.3Value

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normar
San Francisco
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5
Shaking beef was great as usual. Our guests enjoyed the rice dish with egg. Service was very good and understated. Brought one bottle of wine and that was properly handled. Asked for some hot sauce for one of the dishes and it appeared promptly.
MK
MikeK
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5
Simply Awesome Overall!
V
Velasquez
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the green sauce and the calamari, always pleased with the food. Service was nice and polite. Always love it here.
R
Rudy
Central Coast
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2015
overall4food3service5ambience5
Excellent food except for my entree which was just Too much salt.... All the rest is fantastic.
SG
SrijithG
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2015
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very good food and service, nice place to have a conversation. sound absorbers on the wall really helps. Will come back
JJ
JuJu
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2015
overall3food4service2ambience3
We tried Tamarine for a special birthday dinner and were unbelievably rushed through our meal. The waiter made it clear that we didn't order drinks and starters fast enough to suit him, but even so, we were finished with our main meal 45 minutes after being seated. We did order dessert, which added another few minutes, but we were paid and out the door in 1hr 15 min. It didn't feel special! The food was interesting and tasty, but the experience was spoiled by being rushed.
BL
BassieL
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2015
overall4food4service5ambience4
The quality of food is always consistent. We enjoyed the food, and the service was great. The tab for 3 for lunch without any alcohol was $120. That's $40 per person for lunch... not a place one can frequent casually.
OK
OKNY1
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2015
overall4food4service4ambience4
I found the food to be exceptional, and the service equal... I bit pricey for some, but the quality of ingredients made it stand above your typical Vietnamese fare... Our group was for four, and each had enough to share our meals... It wasn't described as "Family Style," but definitely consider that concept when ordering... I rarely look at menu these days (I know, pretentious), and as the wait staff what to order based on what I feel like eating at the time... Our server Hector nailed it for me with the Sea Bass, and garlic noodles (their house specialty)... The four of us ate with a shared appetizer, four main dishes and three cocktails for $210! not a bad night
LL
LouisL
San Francisco
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2015
overall5food5service3ambience5
Great food. Slow service.
EL
EventsLady
San Francisco
53 reviews
vip
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Brandon was a dream, and you can't beat gluten free calamari! :)-
K
Karishma
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place never disappoints me. Food Quality and service is top notch. Love the lychee martini. Vegetarians have great options.
k
kenkw
San Francisco
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2015
overall3food3service2ambience3
Wine by the glass on small pour size - more like one flight
CP
CraigP
San Francisco
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tamarine's cuisine and service never misses a beat. We celebrated my dad's 75th birthday and they did everything possible to make it a special occasion. First, they put us at one of the best plush tables with a great view of the restaurants electric scene. Second, they had a birthday card plus homemade cookies wrapped in a small box for him. Finally, they brought a dessert out with candle. Nice touches that made the experience a great one. By the way, the shaking beef and clay pot cod remain wonderfully flavorful and tasty dishes. The Brewer-Clifton Pinot noir put a cap on the cuisine. Steve was an attentive and personable server whom we enjoyed very much. Tamarine will continue to remain on the top list,
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ndm515
New York Area
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5
I went here with my sister for a fancy dinner, and it was amazing. The food was delicious, HIGHLY recommend the empress rice--too good. The service was great. My sister accidentally ordered the wrong dish and they brought out a completely new and different one in less than 10 minutes. Also the food comes really quickly which is good and uncommon for fancy resteraunts. Only negative: it's pretty expensive- thanks mom and dad for paying!!
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bobb
San Francisco
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2015
overall4food4service3ambience4
I love coming here. The atmosphere is modern and cozy. The food is always delicious.
JD
JustDeserts
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience4
We enjoyed a delicious family meal at Tamarine, finishing our holiday in the US and time together with our Stanford student son. It was a fitting celebration. The service was attentive and pleasant, from seating us at a quiet table as requested, to plenty of explanation for the special dishes on offer and suggestions about combinations and sizes of dishes. The food was fresh, beautifully presented and full of new tastes for us. The shrimps were a firm favourite!
RB
RichardB
San Francisco
56 reviews
vip
3.0
56 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2015
overall3food3service2ambience4
Tamarine food good but not great. The service slipping our waiter seemed too busy to take care of us. It used to be great but now it is coasting on its past repute.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2015
overall3food5service2ambience5
Food was delicious! but i felt like the service was being rushed. waiter came by so many times askng if we were done eating, but we were still eating. and as soon as we put our utencils down, they just rushed into clearing the table as soon as possible.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2015
overall3food5service3ambience3
Nice artwork. food was great! Felt like we were having dinner with the two men next to us. Tables were too close. Even the waiters had a hard time negotiating between the tables.
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Paloaltodiner
San Francisco
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2015
overall4food4service2ambience3
The heading says it all. Even though Tim Cook from Apple was sitting near me, the place is not worth staying. It is the place your parents force you to go for your great Aunts 95th birthday with decor that was cool in the 70's. They are too cheap to put in new lights. The IKEA pin lights are so annoying. The waiter named Steve was beyond terrible and nasty. I didn't do anything to provoke him. The food was very good but do take out. You will be glad you did. Or, go to SF to Slanted Door. If SD was in Palo Alto, these guys would be out of business.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience4
The cuisine in this establishment is--in a word--nuanced, subtle, impeccable in production and presentation. The decor is subtle and "crisp". The service is superb, efficient, unobtrusive, and friendly without being cloying. Our server Mary Anne was perfect.
PA
PaloAltoLeafer
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience4
Outstanding, varied, and interesting food and flavors. Service was prompt and in the right sequence. All 5 stars.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love their shaking beef and tamarind prawns! It is so delicious! A must try!
JP
JuliaP
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2015
overall5food5service4ambience5
We LOVED Tamarine. Excellent food, nice ambience. This restaurant has been here for a number of years, even after the newness buzz has worn off it delivers some of the freshest, tastiest food in town. Will definitely be back.
c
cherrilan
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my first time here and It was everthing and more what I thought the food would taste like.
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likescats
New York Area
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2015
overall4food4service4ambience4
Had the sea bass + mango chicken. Both were delicious. Would definitely come back (for leisure & business lunches as well!)
h
hopidopigirl
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2015
overall4food5service4ambience3
This is my fourth or fifth time eating at Tamarine in as many years and it never disappoints from the perspective of the quality of the food. Always, always excellent. Portion sizes are, however, a bit frustrating. Unless you are a *very* light eater an entree + rice (even if you get an appetizer) are not quite enough. And for the portion size, prices are very high. Because of this, I don't dine at Tamarine as often as I'd like to. We started with the salt & pepper calamari. Perfectly cooked (breading was crisp, calamari was tender) with a tangy and delicious cilantro emulsion that you wanted to drink. You can't miss with the clay pot cod...flaky, delicate with the incredible molasses sauce that makes you want to lick the bowl. The shaking beef was tender, but dry...almost no sauce (we should have asked for some). Good, but not as it has been in the past. Empress rice rounded out our meal and was completely delicious. We had the lemon pudding cake with blackberry sauce for dessert. Moist tender cake but, again, too light on the sauce. Dinner for two with *no* beverages came to $95. Now you can see why we don't dine there very often! Service was attentive, but not annoying. We were there for more than 2 hours and didn't ever feel rushed, even though the restaurant was very busy. I had asked for a quiet table/booth, and we were seated in exactly such a spot.
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mccronecpa
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5
the food and service were spectacular...would highly recommend ordering the chef's tasting menu in advance for your first visit
B
Born4wine
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5
Vietnamese food upscaled for foodies. Very nice food and decor at surprisingly low price. Nicely done dishes that feel modern but are still have an authentic core. The beef noodle soup, pork chop, black cod in pot, tea leaf beef appetizer, kiwi drink, and sauces were all excellent. Desserts were also top notch -- innovative high-end spin of vietnamese favorites.
T
Tamarine
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 1, 2015
overall3food5service3ambience3
I love the food at Tamarine when I discovered the restaurant with the my co-workers. Subsequently, I reserved a table for my wedding anniversary and for my parents' wedding anniversary. Both the times, I reserved well ahead of time (2-3 weeks) and requested a quiet corner table. Even after calling them directly and requesting a corner table, they said they will try their best - both the times, we ended up with a 2 person table between other 2 person tables (there's a whole row of them assembled in a line). Felt crowded and squeezed in with the other tables. Food is consistently top quality but I think it misses the mark on the 'personal' touch. Some restaurants will give a little treat at the end of the meal to celebrate the occasion they have come for. Didn't get any of that here. Because of the excellent food and mild mannered servers, next time, I would only go there with a group and not for a romantic ambiance.
HX
HappyXmas1
San Francisco
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5
The whole Sichuan Branzino was fantastic. Also enjoyed Tuna Tempura rolls. I will definitely go back. It is too pricey for a regular lunch but special occasion fantastic! Good service as well.
G
George
San Francisco
132 reviews
5.0
132 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a great evening and waiter (Sam). Each dish was very tasty and yummy. This is a very special place. Of course we will return.
J
Jack
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience4
Tamarine has a pleasant atmosphere, polite and efficient staff and a nice, vibrant feel. The food was prepared and presented well. Our appetizer, the calamari, was the most flavorful with a strongly-flavored citrus dipping sauce. The clay pot cod had a deeply sweet flavor. The vegetable curry had a hint of coconut and was a little on the bland side, but nonetheless very good.
v
victoria
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always have a fantastic meal. The tapioca may seem not very exciting as a desert, but it's surprisingly delicious, and vegan!
BP
BrunoP
New England
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience4
Perfect combination of flavors, good service, convenient location on University Av.
RP
RandomPerson
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2015
overall5food5service4ambience4
Delicious food. Tuna tartar, seabass and empress rice are highlights.
DD
DinerDan
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2015
overall3food3service4ambience4
You can feel the prosperity in the ambience at Tamarine. On a warm Friday night, the rooms were packed with beautiful, no I mean that honestly, beautiful and happily boisterous people. Absolutely everything but the food was terrific. I'd heard about this place for years, made a few abortive attempts to go there, and was excited to myself to finally have a date, a paying date, to dine. But one bite into a soggy nugget of fried calamari with a fancy name and I was wondering. A bite into an equally soggy zucchini fritter (I am not responsible for the ordering) and I knew. Don't get me wrong, some of the dishes were good, and one cold soup was excellent. But the for the most part, you're buying elaborate presentation for its own sake, elaborate presentation that's become too elaborate for its own good. Sorry to be negative ;(.
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willclay55
New York Area
13 reviews
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2015
overall3food4service3ambience3
Second meal at Tamarine. Food was quite good; especially liked the appetizer "Tamarine Taste". Had the Shaking Beef entree and the Prawns, both of which I enjoyed. Service was quite slow to start but picked up well as the meal went along. This visit was more noisy than the prior one but this visit was prime time on a Friday night. My prior visit was early on a Saturday evening, which explains the more quiet atmosphere at that time. I appreciated that we were seated immediately when we arrived for our 8:00 reservation through Open Table. Beware of the crawling traffic on the street on University Avenue. I knew it would be like that so we gave ourselves what seemed like a generous amount of lead time but still cut it close due to the traffic. There is a convenient municipal parking deck immediately behind the restaurant. If I get back to Palo Alto, I will visit the restaurant again.
PB
PamelaB
San Francisco
55 reviews
vip
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. Will return for sure. We ordered several appetizers and one entree to share, it was all so delicious .
EL
EventsLady
San Francisco
53 reviews
vip
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kamie was awesome as our server and we tried wonderful new allergen free items absolutely love the meal and the service

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Cross street
Tasso & Webster
Neighborhood
Palo Alto
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 9:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Cuisines
Vietnamese, Asian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
public free parking directly behind building at the Cowper/Webster garage.
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Tammy Huynh
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.tamarinerestaurant.com/
Phone number
(650) 325-8500
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.
Private party contact
Charles Chen: (650) 325-8500 ext. 104

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Starters

Banh Mi Roti - vg$10.00

Taro Root Rolls - v$13.00

Vegan Avocado Rolls - vg/gf$13.00

Spicy Cold Tofu - vg/gf$15.00

Shrimp & Pork Spring Rolls*$13.00

Salt & Pepper Calamari$19.00

Tuna Tartare$22.00

Kanpachi Crudo - gf$26.00

Coconut Prawns - gf$17.00

Imperial Rolls - gf$16.00

Tea Leaf Beef - gf$16.00

Chicken Meatballs - gf$15.00

Tamarine Taste*$30.00

Soups, Salads, & Noodles

Cauliflower Soup - v/gf$18.00

Ha Long Bay Soup$21.00

Green Papaya Salad*$17.00

Poke Salmon Salad - gf$23.00

Winter Salad - v/gf$17.00

Tofu & Glass Noodles - v$20.00

Garlic Noodles*$15.00

Wok Beef Noodles*$23.00

Beef Pho - LUNCH ONLY$21.00

Imperial Beef Pho -LUNCH ONLY$31.00

Entrees

Lemongrass Tofu - gf$22.00

Green Vegetarian Curry - v/gf$24.00

Black Pepper Vegan "Beef" - vg$26.00

Lemongrass Sea Bass - gf$38.00

Clay Pot Cod - gf$29.00

Miso Salmon$36.00

Tamarine Prawns - gf$33.00

Tiger Prawns & Garlic Noodles$39.00

Green Chicken Curry - gf$28.00

Coconut-Spiced Chicken - gf$31.00

Ma's Special$30.00

Shaking Beef+$36.00

Hoisin Lamb Chops+$44.00

Vegetable Sides

Chili-Lime Aubergine* - gf$15.00

Curried Long Beans* - gf$15.00

Basil Tofu - v$16.00

Roasted Squash - vg/gf$15.00

Sauteed Brussels Sprouts - v/gf$15.00

Rice

Empress Rice++ - v$13.00

Garlic Fried Rice* - gf$11.00

Coconut Rice - vg/gf$3.50

Jasmine Rice - vg/gf$3.00

Desserts

Vietnamese Coconut Tapioca - gf$10.00

Molten Chocolate Lava Cake$12.00

Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee - gf$10.00

Banana Beignets$11.00

Lemon & Yuzu Pudding cake$12.00

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