39 Best American Restaurants near Portola Valley

“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“

“Going in with little knowledge on this restaurant, we had a great culinary experience. Food was innovative and freshly prepared and service (Mariah) on point. The small plates menu, as explained by our server, allowed us to sample many different dishes. We sampled the Oysters, Warm Sesame Pancakes, Salad, Crudo, Yellowfin Tuna over rice and Pork Belly and Octopus. Most "mindblowing" were the Oysters topped with Meyer Lemon Foam.“

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

“Muy buen servicio y personas muy amables .“

“delicious pastrami sandwiches🤤“

“Fantastic food and service, great for special occasions.“

“Great food and fast friendly service. A great place for burgers.“

“The food was absolutely delicious. My wife and I took our three month old baby there for breakfast one morning and everything was delicious! Especially the coffee! The place is very well designed with high-end tables and chairs and decorations. The overall feel of the building on the inside and out is well thought of plan and placed well

Our only complaint was our waitress. She seemed like she could give a rip about anything. When asking some simple questions about the items on the menu she practically rolled her eyes to go ask the chef some questions. When we were finished with our meal, she came back with the check and we asked her if we could have another coffee, and I swear that I was either pulling her teeth or torturing her by asking for another coffee. She kind of grunted and slowly walked back to get what we had asked for. Our whole overall experience would have been awesome if it was not for the service. I highly recommend finding new help.

Also, there were only six customers total in the entire place (including my wife, and I ) when we were there. She was not being overworked or overwhelmed…. she literally hated every moment of being there from what we could tell.“

“A place that values quality and source of ingredients“

“This has been my go-to lunch spot at work for for the last 8 mos (ever since I found out about it). One of the tastiest sandwich places and reasonably priced. Great, fresh ingredients, thoughtful menu items, and extremely friendly staff. Probably one of the most 'slept on' restaurants in the area. Would give 10 stars if I could.“

“awesome“

“Enjoyed their Hamburger and fish & Chips Fries are excellent. Lovely surroundings, the ducks enjoyed the pool.“

“Always try to go at least once when I’m in Old El Palo Alto.“

“Yummy hamburgers and sweet potato fries, great staff!“

“Great just like my mom’s homemade cooking Carrot cake moist. Good. Coffee. Waiters are Courteous“

“Awesome! Good food and service I will be back!!“

“Best French onion soup anywhere. The smash burger is surprisingly really good too. The bartender on the weekends is always great and takes care of us. Lots of Silicon Valley lore and memorabilia on the walls and the ceiling. Fantastic place for food!

Dietary restrictions: 3 vegan options on the menu“

“Pretty drinks and yummy food“

“This cozy restaurant has left the best impressions! Hospitable hosts, MeeSun is sweet and nice. Cheers to Chef Justin and team for all the delicious dishes like whole roasted dorade fish prepared on the Hearth paired with grill asparagus, roasted wild mushrooms. However, you must try the warm milk bread, big eye tuna sashimi, white sturgeon caviar toast, beautiful presentation, wide wine list, draft suds try hazy IPA and wonderful dessert all of them! We had well known guests enjoying their dinner next table over from us. Stephen Curry and his lovely wife Ayesha. I recommend to everyone!“

“1st time in Cali , this place was a 3 min walk from my hotel . I had the adult grill cheese. It was delicious. The service was great and the prices were not bad at all . I definitely recommend and will be returning next time i’m on the west coast .“

“They have all the product just like your in Paris shopping“

“Great place, love the coffee and the friendliness of the employees.“

“We sat indoors in the dining room beautifully set up by the window for lunch. There were five of us; we enjoyed the room to ourselves for the whole time we dined. We ordered the bacon wrapped fig to start; delicious! All of our lunch meals were tasted! Our server Figen was very polite and attentive, she deserves 10 ⭐️. We'll be back!“

“Food and atmosphere are always great. On this particular visit service was very slow even they weren't busy. Side note regarding slow service: I hate that they automatically added a 20% gratuity to the bill, I will tip based of the service, thank you.“

“This is a new restaurant in Mountain View, in the San Antonio Center. It's connected to the new Hyatt Centric, and a restaurant I highly recommend. The Poke Tuna Nachos and Wings were perfectly done and full of flavor. Paired well with an IPA.“

“Very nice modern spot with a clean aesthetic and friendly staff that makes you feel welcome. The food is great comfort fare — I highly recommend the Original Single Patty with fries for a classic combo. The Mushroom Chicken is a flavorful option if you’re looking for something different, and the Mac N Cheese is creamy and satisfying. Portions are generous, definitely great for sharing. Overall, a solid choice for a casual bite while shopping.“

“Music a little loud at times but overall great experience! Wait staff was attentive and super accommodating of all our various food preferences and allergies. Great vibe outside, good portions (moderate, not too much), delicious and choices of proteins were great.“

“My favorite restaurant in Burlingame food is always fresh and not salty I love it 🥰 service is super nice“

“Very quant little restaurant that's a bit plain inside. There is sidewalk seating outside the front door.
I had the 2 egg + Italian sausage breakfast this day which came with country potatoes and toast or pancakes. It's about the high end of what I have been seeing at other restaurants $18, but the serving was a little smaller than most. They offered a small discount for cash payments.
It was hard to see the name and address on the building because of all the heaters and umbrellas over the outside seating.
The closest parking is on Jefferson because Broadway is closed to traffic. It is metered at $1/hr. You can purchase 15 min increments starting at a half an hour.“

“Es un restaurante muy bonito, sus platos muy bien servidos y deliciosos! Recomiendo a Local Union siempre, excelente servicio el de Guadalupe y Estefany!“

“My recent stay at the Hilton Garden Inn was nothing short of fantastic. From the moment I arrived, the staff was welcoming and attentive, ensuring I felt right at home. The room was clean, comfortable, and equipped with everything I needed for a relaxing stay.

The highlight of my stay, however, was the exceptional service at the hotel bar. José, the bartender, was amazing! Not only did he craft delicious drinks, but his friendly and genuine approach made every visit to the bar feel personal. His knowledge of cocktails and attention to detail were impressive, and he went out of his way to ensure guests were taken care of.

Overall, the hospitality at the Hilton Garden Inn exceeded my expectations, and the staff, particularly José, made the experience memorable. I’ll definitely be returning!“

“First time there in years. Greeted warmly, seated at a lovely table. Drink orders and appetizers were taken and delivered immediately. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. Our server was as good as they get. I think her name was Cassie. I will go again.“

“Halal Chicken!! Also: the food is good and the staff is kind.

Inside knowledge: you can ask for a tray at the front.
Con: Sensory Overload at all times.
Suggestions: sit on balcony and/or noise cancelling earbuds.
Recommendations: Sensory friendly area with no or limited noise especially for individuals that are auditory defensive.“

“The burrito was okay. The good is the size — it’s pretty big. The bad part is the taste for me. The chicken had too much BBQ sauce and wasn’t fresh I think. I didn’t finish it because it was very mid. Nachos were good. I think if you are in between choices at that place, get something but burrito because my colleagues got other food and liked it more.“

“Amazing food and excellent service!“

“Best place to shop everything for the house: variety, good prices and pleasant environment😁“

“Favorite family place...kids love it! ❤️“