Tamarine

Name: Tamarine
Address: 546 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA, United States, 94301
Telephone: (650) 325-8500
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1627 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 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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 10, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 52 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Vietnamese, Asian
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(650) 325-8500
Website
http://www.tamarinerestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, 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.
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, 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

What 1,627 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

1,627 Reviews

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BubbRubb
Austin
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Super underwhelming from walking in to when we left.
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benofzongo
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food as always. Bright, original flavors. Delicious cocktails!
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United3millionmiler
San Francisco
79 reviews
vip
5.0
79 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite Vietnamese restaurant in the Bay Area for the past 15 years. We come regularly.
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Fara
San Francisco
120 reviews
vip
2.0
120 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food and service was good as usual. The reason for 2 star is this restaurant has a problem with flies all around the restaurant, this is the third time I go there and tell the manager about it but it seems they don’t care. Little black flies all around ur food and ur face constantly while ur eating and having conversation and probably they are in the kitchen and food that we eat. Quit embarrassing because I had guests with me. We love the food and have been going to the restaurant for many years but will stop going if this problem is not resolved.
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LeslieE
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Great food kinda loud restaurant Service pretty good not fantastic
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Peter
San Francisco
96 reviews
vip
5.0
96 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tamarine is always a sure bet for great food and nice atmosphere.
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United3millionmiler
San Francisco
79 reviews
vip
5.0
79 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite Vietnamese restaurant in the Bay Area for the past 15 years. Very quiet space. New dishes as well as classics like Black cod and lamb chops. Never disappoints.
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DebL
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tamarine is a first class restaurant. We eat there frequently. I rated it 4 stars for the food rather than 5 because one new menu item we tried last night was underwhelming. The menu recently changed and we decided to try a new addition, and we won't be repeating that selection, but everything else we had was as delicious as always. I highly recommend this restaurant.
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Bill
Orange County
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We made reservations to secure a spot but we really wanted to sit and dine at the bar. We got lucky and found a spot at the bar. The bartenders were fun and gave us good recommendations on what to order. It was all good!
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MaryA
San Francisco
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was quite remarkable how attentive and accommodating the entire staff was. On top of that, the food was delicious. The coconut mushroom soup was really yummy, and we all enjoyed sharing the ninh binh claypot rice and the wok beef noodles. My husband would go back just for the lovely coconut tapioca, and the banana beignets were crisp outside, tender inside and served at the perfect temperature. We'll be back (soon).
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been coming here since open. One of my favorite restaurant in the area. The food is always the best. There are many fusion restaurant in the area however, they don’t have the atmosphere and fine dining experience like Tamarine . They have the best wine list and spotless wine glass ( very rare in the Fusion Asian dinning ) Definitely recommend it.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent first experience. Salt & pepper calamari, raw zucchini & beet salad, shaking beef, coconut rice. Delicious!
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PierreC
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent, the corkage fee was reasonable, the service was outstanding.
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RickG
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have been many times for special occasions. Always great food and the service is exceptional. Had an early seating, so noise level was ok.
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Sueppr
San Francisco
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great waiter Excellent food and service Did not enjoy being seated in the back room. It was crowded and the diners on either side conducted very loud conversations.
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DidierS
San Francisco
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Don’t get the 8pm slot or you will be rushed out and finishing your dinner while they are cleaning tables, staking chairs, bringing everything in from outdoor seatings. Not acceptable. Food was good.
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Andrea
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service from hostess to all staff. Food is addicting. Ambiance is chic but comfortable. Went for a birthday dinner and got special treatment. Wonderful.
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JacquelineR
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I am glad that dark haired hostess not there this time she was so with an upset face having a reservation and then arguing what specifically noted on special requests
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FrancescaV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a great night with my partner, we will go back again!
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Professor
San Francisco
60 reviews
vip
5.0
60 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A reliable destination restaurant Great menu Attentive service and food is delicious!!!
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AshNaikEatsNomNom
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Blue nori tacos were amazing So was the shaking beef Please please order the calamari - they have this special sauce they serve with the calamari which will blow your mind
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sarahk
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing top notch service, food and ambiance. Highly recommend
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Mystere
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 31, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful flavors and creative combinations- the wonton soup with crab and asparagus was notable for the tenderness of the wonton and crab, tasty citrus- really good. We were happy to eat outside but our server seemed to have forgotten us. We waited at least 20 minutes to order and to get our check after having finished the food.
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BOBG
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely love this restaurant! Always a great experience!!
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PTown82
Salt Lake City
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tamarine is a consistent winner—wok pho beef noodles, Tamarine prawns, clay pot cod, and Empress rice are can’t miss selections—and everything starts with hostess Rocío, who is simply the best!
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JudyF
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We love the restaurant and go there occasionally. However, last night was not up to the level of service. You had it was taken quickly, but the food arrival was extremely long and cold. When it arrived we did send the rice back The noise level is extremely high as well. We will go again, but it may be some time before we do that.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Are at the bar and service was speedy! Food was great - perhaps a little noi at but it could have been our location. Looking forward to our next visit.
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TimothyA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service great food I would recommend to my friends and family
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HiroshiY
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 17, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
the taste of the food were outstanding but the service level is not high enough for th price
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Erik
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took family there for birthday dinner. One issue was the plant on the table then removed left gnats flying around. Service and food were great something’s we would not order again and others were amazing. (Just taste preference). Had to wrap it up in the middle of dinner as daughter had stomach pains (not from restaurant). So we missed out on finishing dinner at a great restaurant. Don’t know what dessert would had been. Would go back to have a complete dinner.
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MasakoG
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Food - beautifully presented and delicious. Service - no one checked in on our table after we finished eating to clear the dishes or bring our check, we had to stop one of the staff passing our table and ask for our check. I would have given a 4/5 overall star BUT the service robbed from reaching a better rating.
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IrfanS
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
my favorite place in South Bay Bit pricey but excellent.
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RobertN
Sacramento
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food at Tamarine is simply not to be missed. The place was packed so one had to ignore the noisy background and focus on a very special dining experience--accounting for the crowds!
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CaliforniaMom
San Francisco
93 reviews
vip
5.0
93 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding, as always. It was a very busy Saturday night, and yet we still had fantastic service and delicious food. Our server was very knowledgeable about modifications that could be made to the menu to accommodate one of our guest's food allergies. We love old favorite menu items like Tamarine prawns and shaking beef, but we also enjoyed one item that was new for us-beef with rice noodles.
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denise
Los Angeles
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Clay pot cod and prawns w/ garlic noodles were delicious The seafood was fresh and flavorful
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GidiP
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a lovely dinner , great food and wonderful service
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Mariposa1234
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I absolutely love this place, so does family and friends we’ve brought here. Service is fantastic, food is absolutely delicious, I’m yet to have a dish I didn’t enjoy! Alway a great experience from beginning to end.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great evening. The food and ambiance was excellent
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MarjorieN
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We can always depend on a special time at Tamarine with its beautiful rooms, great service and outstanding food selections !
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OpenTable Diner
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible Pan, Asian food. We ordered the black cod, prawns, a few curries and another whitefish. The starters of the tarot spring rolls, papaya salad, and Nori tacos were also outstanding
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You can order delivery directly from Tamarine using the Order Online button. Tamarine also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 325-8500.

Tamarine is rated 4.7 stars by 1627 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 10, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 52 times today

Order delivery or takeout

546 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Tasso & Webster
Neighborhood
Palo Alto
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 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, 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

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.
Private party contact
Charles Chen: (650) 325-8500 ext. 104

Tamarine

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 1,627 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Tamarine offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Tamarine restaurant rated?

Is Tamarine currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information