Dinah's Poolside Restaurant

Always great food. Service could have been slightly more attentive since we were the only ones there. But still good! Such a special low key and different place. Outside tables with heaters. Christmas decorations are NOT to be missed.

What a gem of a place. Great staff. Great food. Awesome drinks and cocktails. Great location by the pool. We went in December and the Christmas decorations are next level. Already booked another dinner there for next week.

food was lovely. Room was very loud and service was good understandably very busy for a holiday.

Our OpenTable reservation was for fireplace seating, but when we arrived we were told the only available table for two was outdoors, and not very close to any heaters. The fixed menu food and the service was good, but sitting in the cold significantly detracted from the experience.

It was raining and cold outside, nice to sit inside near fireplace. Breakfast was perfect, we could hear each other easily, waiter (Hugo) very good and friendly! With thanks.

As always it was delightful. The food was outstanding, the poolside table was terrific and best of all was our waiter, Hugo. He is always so friendly and an amazing professional. We will be back soon!

Stayed at Dinah’s Garden Hotel and ate here our first night in Palo Alto. The ambiance is casual and pleasant — feels like the kind of place locals come to unwind. We started with the calamari appetizer, which was crisp and flavorful. Our mains, the ravioli and salmon, were both very good — nicely prepared and fresh. Wine and cocktails were well done and complemented the meal nicely. Service was attentive and friendly without being intrusive. A relaxing spot for a low-key dinner after a long day of travel.

We had a quiet weeknight dinner on the patio. Great food, service, and fun to sit by the pool. Dinah's is busy for weekend brunch, but was not too crowded in the evening.

Very nice ambience beside an outdoor interconnecting serious of ponds (in somewhat Japanese garden style) with many ducks and a few koi. Who would have believed such an oasis exists behind the facade of the hotel/restaurant fronting on busy El Camino Real? Their mushroom quesadilla (with a garlic-laced avocado dip) was probably the best quesadilla I've ever tasted (and I've had quite a few!)

We had a very pleasant server, greeted us with a welcoming smile. The dinner was delicious.

Nice place to stay in the valley

I liked the poolside atmosphere, though it was pricey for what you'd expect poolside. Food was only so-so.

A perfect place for a special Sunday brunch for a family gathering! Many choices of excellent food and great ambiance in an outdoor setting.

Restaurant only
great meal good service

This is a charming place to have a drink or dinner when the weather is nice, sitting by the pool. The service was excellent! This is one of my go to places for good weather, dining outdoors.