The Emerald Hour

Excellent bar with well-prepared cocktails and tasty food. Located inside the lobby of the Shashi Hotel. Service was prompt and atmosphere is agreeable. Good spot to stop by for a casual meal and drinks

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

The food quality is not what it used to be. It lacks the finesse it used to have 18 months ago. It's more “stuff your face” food, no sophistication. Wine list is still good.

It had been a while since I dined at Broma. They changed their menu from the delicious tapas/Spanish fare to California cuisine. The items we ordered were crazy expensive and small portions.

The bar is a good place for people watching. It is near the lobby, over looks the pool and an outside patio area.

They even have live music.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 3

Nice classy interior with a fireplace but the menu options are extremely limited. The small plates that we ordered were tiny but good flavor. Service was the problem. A glass of Lemonade is $6.50 but comes in a glass that is 80% ice then there are no free refills - 6ish ounces to go with your $60 meal is unreasonable. When I asked for a refill, the waiter scoffed that it was a “fancy restaurant” so it isn't free. When I countered that organic lemonade is widely available for $6 or less a half gallon (64 ounces) they grudgingly brought out another 6 ounces. If I'm spending $150+ for 2 people to dine, I don't want to be nickle and dimed. To not be parched during your meal you would need to spend $30+ on juice! Less ice in the drinks or to allow 2 refills are simple ways to improve the dining experience so that you don't have the bitter taste of being ripped off spoil your appetite.

Our first time at Broma and it was great! James, our server, is a real pro: knowledgeable and unobtrusive. The menu is very multicultural. I had the chicken liver mousse - delicious! Then the very yummy chicken sandwich. My husband had the tasty crab dip and then the lamb ragout with pappadelle! Outstanding. We had no room for dessert. It's a perfect place before a concert at Shoreline. We will return.

Food was great, however gratuity (for a table of one) is automatically added. This isn't mentioned on the menu or highlighted on the bill. So if like me you automatically add 20% you end up tipping 40%. I expect either to be told before ordering through the menu or by staff, or for it to be highlighted on the bill when it comes (for example by circling it), just providing a pen and expecting the customer not to notice and add more tip in my opinion is just a scam.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 1

Surprisingly good food, though the menu is limited. My server was kind of grim, but service was fast and accurate.

Busy, fairly positive vibe.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

Food was ok, but not great. The crudo tacos were the best part of our meal. The melon salad was interesting but not quite a hit. The halibut was pretty bad. It was under-cooked, which would have been ok if the fish was fresh, but it wasn't. The service was definitely not up to par.

I was pleasantly surprised with their vegan options. Otherwise a classic upscale hotel bar. Great for work events or small parties. Good for what it is.

Enjoyable spot in an odd location in the heart of Google land. Food, drinks and service were very good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

The food is among the best anywhere in the Bay Area. The service is impeccable at every level of the experience.

We had a great night away from the kids, staying at the hotel, having a nice dinner at Broma and enjoying a quiet coffee in the morning next to the fireplace. There was a country concert going on at shoreline so a bit of a louder crowd than usual but made for good people watching.

Food was incredible. Service was ok, not bad in any way, but not exceptional. Price was a bit high but expected. Drinks were above average.

A-level place. Been 3 times. Food was a B+ this day, but more because of how / what we ordered. Our server was excellent & personable. The ceiling probably needs some noise-absorption materials.