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Menlo Tavern Bar 4pm daily - Menlo Tavern, Menlo Park, CA

Menlo Tavern

4.6
4.6
476 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
100 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94025

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
Enjoy one of our new cocktails and dine on our seasonal menus or cozy up to the fireplace with a glass of wine. 'Smores by the firepits are a continued favorite for all ages!

Daily breakfast and weekend brunch are even more special with friends and family. Treat your favorite client or coworker to lunch or enjoy a romantic dinner with a loved one in the dining room. Come find out why our guests have voted us best American restaurant on the peninsula!

Join us for Tavern Time, our daily Happy Hour from 3-5PM. And don’t forget about holidays! Reservations fill quickly for holiday celebrations, so be sure to plan ahead.

Reservations are available here for groups of up to six guests. For parties of more than 10 guests, please contact the Menlo Tavern directly at (650) 330-2794.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Dining Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Louis Salvatore
  • Catering
    Special dining options for parties of 12 or more. Private spaces available for rent. Large parties up to 80 guests.
  • Private party facilities
    Menlo Tavern’s multiple dining spaces are perfect for parties of all types. Email us at sales@stanfordparkhotel.com and we’ll help you find what you’re looking for.
  • Neighborhood
    Menlo Park
  • Cross street
    Sand Hill Road
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Self Parking at Stanford Park Hotel
  • Public transit
    Cal Train - Menlo Park or Palo Alto
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 476 people are saying

Menlo Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Peninsula

    Great for brunch

  • Peninsula

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Menlo Tavern consistently delights with "exceptional service" and "outstanding food." Guests appreciate its cozy ambiance, perfect for gatherings. Highlights include the delicious lemon tart brûlée and varied menu, with standout dishes like Cajun prawn fettuccine. Despite occasional noise or seating mishaps, the overall experience remains "unforgettable," making it a "favorite spot" for many.

657 Reviews
  1. Leslie

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great meal at Menlo Tavern! Went for a birthday lunch with 2 other friends. We order iced tea (wonderfully flavorful), Calamari for the table (perfectly crispy and hot) Cesar salad with grilled shrimp, and one with chicken (crisp romaine, delicious dressing, crunchy croutons, and perfectly seasoned protein) and to end the meal, a complimentary dessert (lemon tart brûlée) that rivaled any French restaurant. The service was attentive and friendly without being over bearing. Convenient parking too!
    Menlo TavernResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Leslie, We're absolutely delighted to hear that you enjoyed your birthday lunch at Menlo Tavern! It's fantastic to know that our iced tea, calamari, Caesar salad, and dessert made your meal special. We're also thrilled that you found the service attentive and friendly. Thank you for sharing your experience and for your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable meal soon. We all appreciate your support and look forward to having you home soon.

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  2. Emmy

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visit regularly with our family. The food and service are exceptional!
    Menlo TavernResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much for the wonderful 5-star review! We're honored to be a regular spot for your family, and we'll be sure to pass your kind words along to Ana and Osvaldo—they’ll be thrilled to know they helped make you feel at home!

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  3. Laura

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated a birthday and received excellent service; it made the “birthday girl” feel very special.

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  4. Lisa

    San Francisco13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious!! Another great lunch and wonderful service with Andreas and the entire team. Thank you! We will be back soon! :)
    Menlo TavernResponded on April 15, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Lisa! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your lunch at Menlo Tavern. It's always wonderful to hear when our guests appreciate our food and service. We're delighted that you'll be back soon! I will be sure to share this with Andreas and the entire Team. See you back home soon

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  5. Lucy

    Sacramento3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect place to meet with friend to talk and enjoy excellent lunch.
    Menlo TavernResponded on April 2, 2025
    Hi Lucy, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your lunch and the atmosphere for catching up with friends. We truly appreciate your feedback on the chicken and tea service, and we’ll work on improving those details. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great experience!

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  6. selectivediner VIP

    San Francisco21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always preparations were excellent. Main course choices for vegetarians are limited. Good choices in the bread, soup and salad category. Enjoyed the seating near the courtyard but would have been even nicer if we could sit outside in the courtyard.
    Menlo TavernResponded on March 26, 2025
    Thanks for the review, selectivediner! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and the bread, soup, and salad options at Menlo Tavern. We understand that the vegetarian options might have been a bit limited, and we appreciate your feedback on this. We'll certainly take it into consideration as we continually strive to improve our menu offerings. We're glad you found your seating near the courtyard enjoyable and we hope to see you again soon to enjoy our patio. Thanks again for your review!

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  7. JohnH

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent, from the host to the wait staff.
    Menlo TavernResponded on March 22, 2025
    Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy we could accommodate your last-minute request and provide a comfortable, quiet space for your family. It's great to hear that our host and wait staff made a positive impact on your dining experience. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back soon!

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  8. lisa

    San Francisco74 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here is fantastic. It should be packed every night.
    Menlo TavernResponded on March 21, 2025
    Hi Lisa, We're overjoyed to hear that you had a fantastic experience at Menlo Tavern! It's wonderful to know that our food continues to impress you. We always strive to provide the best service and food, so your positive feedback means a lot to us. We're looking forward to your next visit.

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  9. KEJ3 VIP

    San Francisco17 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Usually love Menlo Tavern but lunch today wasn’t great. They were doing construction right outside which was very loud. I tried to move the plate with my soup on it and the plate broke in half spilling tomatoe soup all over the table and my sweater. It was such a mess. The staff was fine and tried to clean it up but offered no apologies or to compensate me in any way.
    Menlo TavernResponded on March 21, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we’re truly sorry to hear about your experience. We understand how frustrating the construction noise and the accident with your soup must have been, and we apologize for the inconvenience. We appreciate your understanding of our staff's efforts, and we'll definitely use your comments to improve how we handle such situations in the future. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide the great experience you’ve come to expect from Menlo Tavern.

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  10. Lisa

    San Francisco13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you. We had a great lunch! And our server Erica was excellent! We will be back again soon.
    Menlo TavernResponded on March 17, 2025
    Dear Lisa, Thank you so much for the 5-star review, Lisa! We're thrilled you enjoyed your experience and Erica's service. We can't wait to welcome you back home soon.

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FAQs

Menlo Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 330-2790.

Menlo Tavern is rated 4.6 stars by 476 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Google Map for Menlo Tavern

100 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Sand Hill Road
  • Neighborhood
    Menlo Park
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Self Parking at Stanford Park Hotel
  • Public transit
    Cal Train - Menlo Park or Palo Alto
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Louis Salvatore
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Special dining options for parties of 12 or more. Private spaces available for rent. Large parties up to 80 guests.
  • Private party facilities
    Menlo Tavern’s multiple dining spaces are perfect for parties of all types. Email us at sales@stanfordparkhotel.com and we’ll help you find what you’re looking for.
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