Restaurants near Portola Valley

“Great food and pet friendly.”

“We came by for a casual dinner and it was great, we will be back! The food was casual and delicious. The service was great—everyone working was so nice!”

“The burger is so yummy! Also I looked a the brunch menu prices accidentally even though I ordered during dinner and they honored the brunch price and charged me for that. So nice”

“Amazing food & service, excellent atmosphere”

“Food was delish. Only issue was bones in my halibut. Beverage Service & table busing slow at times. Had to ask a couple of times for refills. One refill was poured into the wrong glass so soda and ice tea got mixed up but it was corrected. Avocado tempura appetizer was amazing. Desserts were delicious also crème brûlée and chocolate decadent cake. Hubby filet perfect, pizza large. Will definitely go back.”

“Very good place for morning coffee”

“We tried this Mexican restaurant for the first time this week while looking for some good local Mexican food. The service was really good, and the overall experience was pleasant. The food was okay, nothing amazing, but decent. Overall, it’s a good place, and we had a nice experience.”

“I had been hearing about this tall employee nate who had saved orphans from a burning fire and i was a little dissapointed i didnt get to see him. you should gove him a promotion”

“In July of this year we celebrated our 60 th wedding anniversary by booking their side room.for a dinner party. Carlos , manager , was so helpful in planning menu and each guests could order thatvnite with everyone menu. We had choice of 2 salads, 5 entrees and 2 desserts. Our guests all raved about food and service. There was a table with appetizers for guests as they arrived and presented so nicely. Couldn’t have been happier and we were not charged for the room which several other places wanted to charge for just room. My daughter in law was able to go over that Saturday morning to decorate and put all flower arrangements in the tables. It looked amazing. Can’t say enough good things about the evening. Good service the best ‘”

“An exceptional culinary experience at Protégé in Palo Alto. Every dish showcased masterful technique and impeccable flavors. The A5 Japanese Wagyu Ribeye was perfectly marbled and melted effortlessly, while the Crab and Caviar delivered a luxurious balance of brine and sweetness. The lobster toast was crisp, buttery, and indulgent, and the Black Bass—flawless in execution—was the best I’ve encountered. The Ricotta Dumplings , delicate yet deeply flavorful, rounded out an unforgettable meal. The shigoku oysters with whipped ponzu were indescribably fresh and flavorful. The sunflower Caesar, with its preserved tomato jam, was a unique and unforgettable twist on a classic. As for the brick chicken that we took to go, it was so delicious that it barely made it home before being devoured. The experience was elevated even further by the outstanding service—every person was kind, attentive, and genuinely dedicated to creating a memorable evening. A true showcase of precision, creativity, and hospitality”

“Amazing food and excellent service - highly recommend”

“The service was great and the food was fresh. I loved the shrimp tempura and the different sushi options - of which there were many.”

“The tasting menu allowed us to try the best they had to offer. A fun and easy way to get a feel for your favorites. We loved most things except for the duck , which was a little greasy. Also, as we have enjoyed Japanese milk bread in Japan and other Asian bakeries we agreed we would skip the Hokkaido bread next time. Although it was delicious we would prefer to save our stomachs for other dishes.”

“I’ve been here at least a dozen times, and every single visit has been a perfect 10/10. It’s in my top three favorite restaurants on earth, alongside SingleThread (***) and Madrid’s Invernadero (*)—every time I’m in the Bay Area, I’ll go out of my way to visit and it’s always the highlight of my week.”

“An amazing sushi experience, highly recommended”

“She is wonderful to work with. I have used her twice now. Once for a Mickey Mouse Twoodles cake and just recently for a baby shower. We got lemon for the cake and snickerdoodle for the cupcakes and when I tell you everyone loved them both. Her cakes are delicious and she does and amazing job with decorating them you send her a picture of what you want and she will not disappoint.”

“exceeded my expectations, beautifully done. Staff is gorgeous. And not bad looking either. These people knew what they were doing, love what they do, and it exudes through the food and experience.. I will be back a million times.”

“Great! I love this place. So good.”

“#AmazingHotel #ParkJamesHotel 🥰”

“Good food and great customer service. Do recommend”

“Always have 2 slices 1 is never enough. It’s that good..”

“Great food and excellent service”

“Exceptional omakase experience in the city; commendable service provided by the chef and waitress, both of whom are exceptionally courteous. Ingredients of the highest quality, with each course meticulously prepared and elegantly presented.”

“The mezze plate with everything was absolutely delicious! Share it with friends or eat the whole thing to yourself- it will not disappoint! Everything we ordered was wonderful. Embrace your inner Oliver Putnam and dip away!”

“First of all the owners are absolutely delightful. We got take out and it blew our socks off! Hands down the best egg I have ever had in my life....Seriously, I had waited a long while to come here and when I got a reservation for my husband's birthday it was a magical, moment. We were delighted. We traveled through taste and it suspended time. Satiated and joyous. Wakuriya is the best Japanese I have had in my life. I cannot wait to dine inside, but until then I will treat myself to their fare every month. Truly, a delight of sight, smell, texture and taste. I feel lucky to live in the neighborhood, to be so close to this 魔法の場所. Much Love Everyone, may you eat well, be well and visit Wakyuriya.”

“The food was great and our server Sam was amazing. He was very patient and gives you a good suggestion. The only reason I took out one star was, the table for two people was so small we didn’t have enough room to put all our meals together and dine comfortably otherwise we had a great experience.”

“Chef Marcus’ dishes are full of flavor & fresh ingredients that make for a spectacular culinary experience. 😋”

“Feel good food & atmosphere :)”

“Amazing all around! Thank you for a wonderful dining experience and will definitely return whenever I am in town. My sister will be back much sooner, since she lives in San Carlos!”