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Beautiful, modern spot inside the Tetra Hotel! We were greeted with a smile and seated right away. The menu is small but interesting, with something for everyone. Tried the Fundamental Breakfast and the One-Plate Washoku -- the Washoku stole the show! It totally reminded us of Japan (and we LOVE Japan). Service was on point -- coffee refills without asking, friendly check-ins from both our waiter and the manager, and just good vibes all around. Highly recommend for a delicious, relaxing breakfast!
Great food!! The wagyu burger is amazing. Perfectly cooked, high quality meat, soft delicious bun, solid bacon, can't ask for more! Mixed green salad was super fresh and dressing was very light yet tasty. The empanada was also very good, meat inside cooked to medium, which was a nice touch. It's a bit pricy for the amount of food you get but oh well. Service was decent, polite but not super knowledgeable (she called the chimichurri sauce "salsa verde" ) and a bit slow. Ambiance is ok, it's in a hotel lobby so it's only going to be so great, but it's a nice set up and nice decor.
3 stars instead of 4 based upon service. Waitress was aloof and disinterested. Asked what I wanted to drink and I said coffee and water. Coffee came but no water. Didn't see her again for awhile. Had to flag down someone else. When ordering food, she asked if I wanted butter and jelly with the croissant. I said sure, why not. Breakfast came and with butter but no jelly. Restaurant was not busy so I can't explain the poor service. Food was good but not great. Potatoes were the highlight. Would only eat here again in a pinch or for convenience.
The photo I added really doesn't do the food justice but I cannot stress enough how much we loved this restaurant. The ambiance had a very chill, calm, relaxing upscale vibe. Which was so welcoming considering I had spent the day at standford and needed to decompress. The staff was wonderful, we kind of looked a little disheveled from a day of traveling and being at the hospital so both my husband and I didn't look like we were on a date more like we rolled out of bed and came down stairs for food. However, the staff was magnificent regardless of how we looked. The food, I have yet to have short ribs melted like butter before but these did! They were on the fatty side, so keep this in mind that this is a rich meal, but so worth the calories. The mash potatoes were whipped & creamy with some sort of sauce I couldn't name but I wasn't mad at it. The dish also came with "root vegetables" I have no idea what root vegetable it was.. but they tasted great. My husband ordered the wagu burger and fries, best burger he's ever had. 10/10 we will be back.
I had breakfast here for five consecutive days and was very satisfied. The restaurant is located in the lobby of the Tetra Hotel. During our visit, there were very few people, creating a great dining environment. The service staff were warm and attentive. Over the five days, we tried different breakfast dishes, and each one was excellent. Both the presentation and taste were outstanding.
Had a staycation at the hotel and was excited to try the restaurant on site. We came for dinner time. It wasn't that packed but it's a pretty dim setting- although I liked the high ceilings. I'm giving 4 stars for service and 3.5 stars for food overall. I did have to flag waitress a few times but for the most part staff was attentive. They are great about refilling water. Food wasn't bad but just a little personal preferences that weren't met. Scallops were the best dish in my opinion. I liked all the textures and flavor. Burrata wasn't bad but the toast felt too "bready" and a little dry. I've had burrata at several different places and just felt could be paired with a different type of bread. However the tomato salad they served with was a hidden boost of flavor. I could probably order that alone. Waygu burger. I ordered medium rare and it was pretty done and not juicy at all. The bottom bun was soggy so I ended up just using fork and knife. Also patty was pretty thick. Fries were plentiful and crispy. Steak was really good and cooked perfectly. The smashed potato crisps were an interesting concept. It was soft but crispy and seasoned just right . The drinks I was a little disappointed. The taste was there but the amount of ice didn't feel like I had enough drink for the price point.
We had high hopes for Adrestia but left underwhelmed and frustrated. Despite having reservations on a slow weekday, service was disorganized from the start, not sure if it was because we were a larger group (8)? We waited a long time to be greeted, and our server seemed confused--when ordering a spicy margarita with mezcal, she asked if that meant no vodka. Drinks took over 20 minutes, (we got a mix of their speciality cocktails, basic cocktails and wine) arriving after our appetizers, and two were wrong. Half the table got steak ($100 ribeye) which came out at the wrong temperatures, and we had to sort it out ourselves. Our server checked in only once, near the end. For over $1,000, the food was decent (scallops were good and I appreciated them making us an off menu pasta dish), but the service was terrible. Not worth it.
Service was good, friendly and attentive. Cocktails were good too. Food was lackluster. For appetizers, we got chicken karaage that had thick breading and chicken wasn't as juicy as we would have liked, especially for the price. Entrees were the wagyu burger and wagyu short rib. We asked for the burger to be medium rare but it came well done, and the fries that came with the meal were just okay. The short rib was tender but also a little bit dry for wagyu. In the end, when we asked for our leftovers to be packed, they did not pack our French fries. :(
Came here for a girl's dinner and loved the vibes of the restaurant, although food fell a little short, with some tasty dishes but also some subpar dishes as well. Located in a hotel, central to the tech neighborhood - it was bustling outside, although a little quiet and empty inside the restaurant. Albeit my friend & I did set for an earlier dinner (around 5pm) which was prob. why it was a bit more quiet. The interior was very nice - modern with some rustic touches, and menu overall seemed to encompass new American fare. Service was fine, overall quick but nothing out of the ordinary - we kind of knew what we wanted to order so no recommendations were really given or needed. Let's Dig In: (1) Little Gem Salad - fair overall, nothing unique or special from what I remember but def. lacking something. (2) Lobster Sando - was super excited for this, but it was actually very underwhelming. Sadly came out to us lukewarm, while the flavor was very monotonous (just tasted like Sriracha mayo) and couldn't really taste the lobster at all. (3) Cornbread - this was super tastyyy! Cornbread came out nice and warm, also loved the house butters on the side which added a bit more salt & creaminess to it. (4) Steak - sadly overcooked and slightly tough as well, flavor was OK nothing special while the plating did look a bit sad. The mashed potato and spinach sides were unmemorable. (5) Branzino - this was pretty good, the fish had a super crispy skin and we liked that it was filleted for us so we didn't have to pick around the bones. The salad on top was refreshing, and sauce was nice and light. (6) Chai Panna Cotta - this was OK, it was very tasty in the beginning but did start to get a bit too sweet after the first few bites. The chai flavor was nice and strong though, which we loved.
Adrestia's ambiance and service set a high bar from the moment you walk in. The modern decor and welcoming staff create a great first impression. I ordered the Wagyu Burger, which I had high hopes for. While the toppings were fantastic--crispy bacon, a perfectly cooked egg, and creamy avocado adding a nice richness--the patty itself fell short. I was expecting a tender, flavorful wagyu patty, but the meat was disappointingly tough and lacked the depth of flavor I was hoping for. It wasn't a bad burger, just not the standout I anticipated. On the bright side, the French fries were a highlight. I ordered them crispy, and they arrived perfectly golden with a satisfying crunch. They paired wonderfully with the burger and helped elevate the meal.
Overall I'd give this place a 3.5 I was excited to try this place, it has influences of Japanese cuisine mixed with American food. The ambiance: It's an elevated and classy space within the hotel, but you do feel very much in a hotel lobby still because the "walls" have slats so you can see into the lobby. To me, I think the restaurant ambiance would have benefitted from some seclusion and to feel more private at a restaurant versus feeling like you're in a hotel. The food: - burrata and toast - good flavor overall and the sauce that came with it really added to the combo - cornbread - I like that the cornbread has pieces of corn in it, it's an average cornbread but it's one of their more well known dishes. It comes with two types of butter, one of which is a miso butter, which I enjoyed - mini lobster sando: one of their most popular dishes so we had to try it! It says it comes on their milk bread but I expected it to be a bit fluffier. I love a good lobster sandwich but I felt it was good but nothing special, the lobster was slightly overcooked and the mayo spread with it didn't add much - brussel sprout risotto: I didn't care for this risotto, the risotto itself lacked a lot of flavor and the brussel sprouts lacked seasoning, it needed some salt and pepper The service: Service was good, our server was very attentive! Other things to note: - there is parking for the hotel in the garage and you can give your parking ticket to your server to validate (aka easy and free parking!) - we made a reservation but it wasn't super busy on a Saturday evening
Not a bad restaurant for being located inside a hotel but probably not somewhere I would frequent again in the future... I came with a party of 4 at ~6:15pm and were seated with no problems. The restaurant itself is basically a part of the TETRA hotel lobby and there's no specific sign telling you where the restaurant is either. Nonetheless, ambiance was nice overall plus you get parking validated too. We decided to do family style and ordered 4 small plates plus an entree to share. Unfortunately, they were all out of the hamachi crudo already despite us not even having a late dinner, so we ended up with just 3 small plates. In hindsight, we should've ordered one additional entree because the amount of food was simply not enough. Skillet Cornbread: This was delicious and I loved that it had corn kernels inside. It was paired with both a honey butter and a miso butter, both of which were hits with the table. Cold Smoked Beef Carpaccio: This dish came with tea leaf salad plus a few breadstick croutons that paired well with the carpaccio. Solid appetizer though we would have rather had the hamachi instead if we had to pick between the two (but to each their own). Mini Grilled Lobster Sando: This was probably the highlight of the meal! These mini sandos were buttery, perfectly toasted, and filled with delicious lobster. The miso aioli that came on the side was great for dipping too. Tempura Whole Fish (Thai Snapper for us): While this entree was tasty, it was a bit of a letdown in terms of the price point and how much food it ended up being. There were only about 8 "fish stick" sized pieces of tempura fish, and I wish it came with more of the Korean BBQ glaze as well for added flavor.
There was the Christmas dinner posted at the front desk. I was able to same day book the dinner on Open Table. When we showed up, they said it was unavailable which I assume because a couple big parties ahead of us ordered it so that was disappointing. Other than that above, it was a great experience. Jose and whoever he was training was great, they were courteous and checked on us more than a few times though I kinda wished they just left the water at our table because the glasses were too small. It also says casual on Yelp but definitely a classy setting. This is our second visit, first was when they first opened and they have definitely improved. We started with the cornbread - make sure to always try if it's your first visit, it was soft and moist yet firm enough that it didn't just fall apart and the miso butter paired well. I forgot the other butter. You also need to get the burrata with pesto and rustic bread. I have tried different burratas but this one is the best so far. The burrata was easier to add to the bread and the pesto worked really well. It was also a good serving of bread that was soft and tasty. As we ordered in our first visit, we got another tomahawk steak with potato puree (which was buttered enough) with the other option being veggies. It was cooked properly medium rare and shown before sliced, served with some fire bourbon sauce i think. Man that steak was to-die-for really! Don't be stupid like me and not cut it and almost choke haha. Use the sharp steak knife they served it with and not let the temptation to devour/chomp it down get ahead of you. Oh and they serve it with a hefty amount of mushrooms if you're into that. Oh and wanted to try the lobster sando and they were out too sadly! Tried a hamachi crudo and the chai panna cota before and would definitely recommend too! Would come back and hopefully get to try a prix fix menu (like the Nikkei Chrismas Dinner menu)
9 months ago
Booked the snow globe and it was a magical experience. The vibes were great, the snow globe and trees were beautiful and service was amazing - very attentive, despite being outside. We got shrimp tempura - not our favorite, breaded a bit more and fried a tad lighter than we'd like. The salad, which was like a Cesar with a twist (goat cheese, pears), was really yummy and we liked a lot! We added the fried chicken which was fried amazing and juicy. The Wagyu burger was cooked a perfect medium rare and although I don't love raw onions, it was actually perfect in terms of texture. We added avocado, which came out to about a quarter of an avocado for $4. The drinks were refreshing (nonalcoholic) and slightly spirit forward. They also validated our parking ticket! read more
(Tom Cruise voiceover disguised as luigi of Spotify's "you ME & luigi" The vibe is bespoke dining experience hidden deep in Sunnyvale. Regina warmly greeted us! She is super nice! Green Salad. My oh my healthy! Roasted hazelnuts! Quoi!? C'est merveillleuse! Lobster Karaage. I don't eat lobster, but when I do it's at Adrestia! Yeah! Wagyu Burger. Regina's fave! And every bite was perfect! Japanese Cheesecake! Yuzu! Toasted sesame! Citrus medley. Oishii desu yo! Would order everything again! Thanks, Regina! Woohoo! read more
Beautiful, modern spot inside the Tetra Hotel! We were greeted with a smile and seated right away. The menu is small but interesting, with something for everyone. Tried the Fundamental Breakfast and the One-Plate Washoku -- the Washoku stole the show! It totally reminded us of Japan (and we LOVE Japan). Service was on point -- coffee refills without asking, friendly check-ins from both our waiter and the manager, and just good vibes all around. Highly recommend for a delicious, relaxing breakfast! read more
Great food!! The wagyu burger is amazing. Perfectly cooked, high quality meat, soft delicious bun, solid bacon, can't ask for more! Mixed green salad was super fresh and dressing was very light yet tasty. The empanada was also very good, meat inside cooked to medium, which was a nice touch. It's a bit pricy for the amount of food you get but oh well. Service was decent, polite but not super knowledgeable (she called the chimichurri sauce "salsa verde" ) and a bit slow. Ambiance is ok, it's in a hotel lobby so it's only going to be so great, but it's a nice set up and nice decor. read more
3 stars instead of 4 based upon service. Waitress was aloof and disinterested. Asked what I wanted to drink and I said coffee and water. Coffee came but no water. Didn't see her again for awhile. Had to flag down someone else. When ordering food, she asked if I wanted butter and jelly with the croissant. I said sure, why not. Breakfast came and with butter but no jelly. Restaurant was not busy so I can't explain the poor service. Food was good but not great. Potatoes were the highlight. Would only eat here again in a pinch or for convenience. read more
6 months ago
2 years ago
The photo I added really doesn't do the food justice but I cannot stress enough how much we loved this restaurant. The ambiance had a very chill, calm, relaxing upscale vibe. Which was so welcoming considering I had spent the day at standford and needed to decompress. The staff was wonderful, we kind of looked a little disheveled from a day of traveling and being at the hospital so both my husband and I didn't look like we were on a date more like we rolled out of bed and came down stairs for food. However, the staff was magnificent regardless of how we looked. The food, I have yet to have short ribs melted like butter before but these did! They were on the fatty side, so keep this in mind that this is a rich meal, but so worth the calories. The mash potatoes were whipped & creamy with some sort of sauce I couldn't name but I wasn't mad at it. The dish also came with "root vegetables" I have no idea what root vegetable it was.. but they tasted great. My husband ordered the wagu burger and fries, best burger he's ever had. 10/10 we will be back. read more
I had breakfast here for five consecutive days and was very satisfied. The restaurant is located in the lobby of the Tetra Hotel. During our visit, there were very few people, creating a great dining environment. The service staff were warm and attentive. Over the five days, we tried different breakfast dishes, and each one was excellent. Both the presentation and taste were outstanding. read more
Had a staycation at the hotel and was excited to try the restaurant on site. We came for dinner time. It wasn't that packed but it's a pretty dim setting- although I liked the high ceilings. I'm giving 4 stars for service and 3.5 stars for food overall. I did have to flag waitress a few times but for the most part staff was attentive. They are great about refilling water. Food wasn't bad but just a little personal preferences that weren't met. Scallops were the best dish in my opinion. I liked all the textures and flavor. Burrata wasn't bad but the toast felt too "bready" and a little dry. I've had burrata at several different places and just felt could be paired with a different type of bread. However the tomato salad they served with was a hidden boost of flavor. I could probably order that alone. Waygu burger. I ordered medium rare and it was pretty done and not juicy at all. The bottom bun was soggy so I ended up just using fork and knife. Also patty was pretty thick. Fries were plentiful and crispy. Steak was really good and cooked perfectly. The smashed potato crisps were an interesting concept. It was soft but crispy and seasoned just right . The drinks I was a little disappointed. The taste was there but the amount of ice didn't feel like I had enough drink for the price point. read more
2 years ago
We had high hopes for Adrestia but left underwhelmed and frustrated. Despite having reservations on a slow weekday, service was disorganized from the start, not sure if it was because we were a larger group (8)? We waited a long time to be greeted, and our server seemed confused--when ordering a spicy margarita with mezcal, she asked if that meant no vodka. Drinks took over 20 minutes, (we got a mix of their speciality cocktails, basic cocktails and wine) arriving after our appetizers, and two were wrong. Half the table got steak ($100 ribeye) which came out at the wrong temperatures, and we had to sort it out ourselves. Our server checked in only once, near the end. For over $1,000, the food was decent (scallops were good and I appreciated them making us an off menu pasta dish), but the service was terrible. Not worth it. read more
1 year ago
Service was good, friendly and attentive. Cocktails were good too. Food was lackluster. For appetizers, we got chicken karaage that had thick breading and chicken wasn't as juicy as we would have liked, especially for the price. Entrees were the wagyu burger and wagyu short rib. We asked for the burger to be medium rare but it came well done, and the fries that came with the meal were just okay. The short rib was tender but also a little bit dry for wagyu. In the end, when we asked for our leftovers to be packed, they did not pack our French fries. :( read more
Came here for a girl's dinner and loved the vibes of the restaurant, although food fell a little short, with some tasty dishes but also some subpar dishes as well. Located in a hotel, central to the tech neighborhood - it was bustling outside, although a little quiet and empty inside the restaurant. Albeit my friend & I did set for an earlier dinner (around 5pm) which was prob. why it was a bit more quiet. The interior was very nice - modern with some rustic touches, and menu overall seemed to encompass new American fare. Service was fine, overall quick but nothing out of the ordinary - we kind of knew what we wanted to order so no recommendations were really given or needed. Let's Dig In: (1) Little Gem Salad - fair overall, nothing unique or special from what I remember but def. lacking something. (2) Lobster Sando - was super excited for this, but it was actually very underwhelming. Sadly came out to us lukewarm, while the flavor was very monotonous (just tasted like Sriracha mayo) and couldn't really taste the lobster at all. (3) Cornbread - this was super tastyyy! Cornbread came out nice and warm, also loved the house butters on the side which added a bit more salt & creaminess to it. (4) Steak - sadly overcooked and slightly tough as well, flavor was OK nothing special while the plating did look a bit sad. The mashed potato and spinach sides were unmemorable. (5) Branzino - this was pretty good, the fish had a super crispy skin and we liked that it was filleted for us so we didn't have to pick around the bones. The salad on top was refreshing, and sauce was nice and light. (6) Chai Panna Cotta - this was OK, it was very tasty in the beginning but did start to get a bit too sweet after the first few bites. The chai flavor was nice and strong though, which we loved. read more
2 years ago
Adrestia's ambiance and service set a high bar from the moment you walk in. The modern decor and welcoming staff create a great first impression. I ordered the Wagyu Burger, which I had high hopes for. While the toppings were fantastic--crispy bacon, a perfectly cooked egg, and creamy avocado adding a nice richness--the patty itself fell short. I was expecting a tender, flavorful wagyu patty, but the meat was disappointingly tough and lacked the depth of flavor I was hoping for. It wasn't a bad burger, just not the standout I anticipated. On the bright side, the French fries were a highlight. I ordered them crispy, and they arrived perfectly golden with a satisfying crunch. They paired wonderfully with the burger and helped elevate the meal. read more
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Overall I'd give this place a 3.5 I was excited to try this place, it has influences of Japanese cuisine mixed with American food. The ambiance: It's an elevated and classy space within the hotel, but you do feel very much in a hotel lobby still because the "walls" have slats so you can see into the lobby. To me, I think the restaurant ambiance would have benefitted from some seclusion and to feel more private at a restaurant versus feeling like you're in a hotel. The food: - burrata and toast - good flavor overall and the sauce that came with it really added to the combo - cornbread - I like that the cornbread has pieces of corn in it, it's an average cornbread but it's one of their more well known dishes. It comes with two types of butter, one of which is a miso butter, which I enjoyed - mini lobster sando: one of their most popular dishes so we had to try it! It says it comes on their milk bread but I expected it to be a bit fluffier. I love a good lobster sandwich but I felt it was good but nothing special, the lobster was slightly overcooked and the mayo spread with it didn't add much - brussel sprout risotto: I didn't care for this risotto, the risotto itself lacked a lot of flavor and the brussel sprouts lacked seasoning, it needed some salt and pepper The service: Service was good, our server was very attentive! Other things to note: - there is parking for the hotel in the garage and you can give your parking ticket to your server to validate (aka easy and free parking!) - we made a reservation but it wasn't super busy on a Saturday evening read more
Not a bad restaurant for being located inside a hotel but probably not somewhere I would frequent again in the future... I came with a party of 4 at ~6:15pm and were seated with no problems. The restaurant itself is basically a part of the TETRA hotel lobby and there's no specific sign telling you where the restaurant is either. Nonetheless, ambiance was nice overall plus you get parking validated too. We decided to do family style and ordered 4 small plates plus an entree to share. Unfortunately, they were all out of the hamachi crudo already despite us not even having a late dinner, so we ended up with just 3 small plates. In hindsight, we should've ordered one additional entree because the amount of food was simply not enough. Skillet Cornbread: This was delicious and I loved that it had corn kernels inside. It was paired with both a honey butter and a miso butter, both of which were hits with the table. Cold Smoked Beef Carpaccio: This dish came with tea leaf salad plus a few breadstick croutons that paired well with the carpaccio. Solid appetizer though we would have rather had the hamachi instead if we had to pick between the two (but to each their own). Mini Grilled Lobster Sando: This was probably the highlight of the meal! These mini sandos were buttery, perfectly toasted, and filled with delicious lobster. The miso aioli that came on the side was great for dipping too. Tempura Whole Fish (Thai Snapper for us): While this entree was tasty, it was a bit of a letdown in terms of the price point and how much food it ended up being. There were only about 8 "fish stick" sized pieces of tempura fish, and I wish it came with more of the Korean BBQ glaze as well for added flavor. read more
8 months ago
4 years ago
There was the Christmas dinner posted at the front desk. I was able to same day book the dinner on Open Table. When we showed up, they said it was unavailable which I assume because a couple big parties ahead of us ordered it so that was disappointing. Other than that above, it was a great experience. Jose and whoever he was training was great, they were courteous and checked on us more than a few times though I kinda wished they just left the water at our table because the glasses were too small. It also says casual on Yelp but definitely a classy setting. This is our second visit, first was when they first opened and they have definitely improved. We started with the cornbread - make sure to always try if it's your first visit, it was soft and moist yet firm enough that it didn't just fall apart and the miso butter paired well. I forgot the other butter. You also need to get the burrata with pesto and rustic bread. I have tried different burratas but this one is the best so far. The burrata was easier to add to the bread and the pesto worked really well. It was also a good serving of bread that was soft and tasty. As we ordered in our first visit, we got another tomahawk steak with potato puree (which was buttered enough) with the other option being veggies. It was cooked properly medium rare and shown before sliced, served with some fire bourbon sauce i think. Man that steak was to-die-for really! Don't be stupid like me and not cut it and almost choke haha. Use the sharp steak knife they served it with and not let the temptation to devour/chomp it down get ahead of you. Oh and they serve it with a hefty amount of mushrooms if you're into that. Oh and wanted to try the lobster sando and they were out too sadly! Tried a hamachi crudo and the chai panna cota before and would definitely recommend too! Would come back and hopefully get to try a prix fix menu (like the Nikkei Chrismas Dinner menu) read more
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Alex L.
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The restaurant is inside the Tetra Hotel. Breakfast was included with our hotel stay. We had a choice between the Continental Breakfast or the Fundamental Breakfast. I went with the latter- two eggs, chicken apple sausage or bacon, potatoes, and toasted bread. The meal was quite simple, but it was filling and everything was pretty good. I preferred my bf's bacon over the sausage though. My favorite were the crispy potatoes. Service was quick and efficient. read more
Came by for dinner the other night and it was a decent experience. Made a reservation via OpenTable and our table was ready upon arrival. Validated parking is available in the parking garaged shared between the Tetra and AC Hotel. There's a valet option in front of the Tetra hotel. As other Yelpers mentioned, some appear to be experiencing challenges with the validated portion of the parking ticket when exiting. The restaurant is unmarked once in the Tetra hotel lobby as the restaurant looks more like an extension of the lobby. Staff were in regular clothes with no uniform or name tag which made spotting an employee difficult. Our waiter Jose, was fantastic. Helping us out with suggestions on what to get for appetizers, starters, mains, and desserts. Started off with the hamachi crudo and cornbread. The cornbread came out lukewarm which was a slight bummer. The two aiolis were tasty. The hamachi crudo was light and refreshing. For the appetizers, the lobster sandwich was unique and tasty with a milkbread grilled cheese with lobster claw inside. Interesting enough, this also came out warm. The burrata appetizer was tasty with fresh bread, super fresh burrata along with a ton of pesto. The burrata was definitely a tasty appetizer. The branzino entree that Jose suggested was excellent. Perfectly grilled branzino was deboned and grilled until the skin was crispy. The accoutrements complemented the fish nicely. Ended off the meal with the chai panna cotta which was fantastic and light way to finish off dinner. The clientele appeared to be domestic business travelers. read more
Came here for an OpenTable reservation on a Saturday for lunch around 11:30 (when they open for their lunch menu), it was mostly empty save for some older patrons on their work laptops and another couple. My boyfriend ordered a porchetta & fried egg sandwich. He noted that despite the description not including tomato, there was sliced tomato in his sandwich? Seems kind of odd & could be dangerous for someone with allergies. Other than that, he was satisfied with his order. I had the grilled chicken sandwich, which was delicious. The brioche bun on the sandwich was fluffy in texture, the Sichuan pepper aioli condiment slathered on the bread was amazingly unique & savory, & the vegetables were fresh. The grilled chicken, however, was rather lackluster in flavor. What it lacked was made up for in the condiment of the sandwich and crispness of the tomatoes & little gem lettuce. However, if you don't get the condiment/are allergic to something in the aioli, you'll likely not enjoy this as much. We both got fries with our meal, which were thickly cut & had a very delicious texture. The taste was reminiscent of breakfast potatoes with a different cut! It was very simply seasoned with salt. We took ours to go, since our entree was already very filling. Other notes about the experience: I actually made a reservation for around 11:00, only to realize that the location actually closes their breakfast orders around 11:00 and reopens for lunch at 11:30! I called to change maybe 20 minutes beforehand, which happened smoothly. I'd definitely change the reservation website to make clear that no one can begin eating around 11:00 to 11:30 in case another future patron makes a similar mistake that I did. The parking situation is a little iffy too. We weren't totally clear on it, but the manager told us she was unable to validate our parking ticket so we had to go to the actual hotel manager whose instructions were a little unclear. However, the hotel parking garage has plenty of room. Learn from our mistakes & make sure that you understand what they're trying to say, haha. The manager (an older Indian lady) is super sweet & constantly refilled our waters & made some small talk with us. She let us know they were pretty booked for Valentine's Day dinner, so it seems that their level of business definitely varies based on time of day! read more
Wow, the atmosphere and ambiance of this place is so new and modern. Would've never guessed that we would have something like this in Sunnyvale ! I tried a number of small plates with a friend: Cornbread with miso butter - amazing. So delicious and great combo Lobster sando with milk bread - kind of a let down. Expected more lobster and flavor and possibly a bigger serving. Still ok but expected more. Yellow tail collar - tasty and fried Hamachi crudo - great seasoning and fresh fish Wagyu hamburger - husband loved it. Perfectly cooked at medium rare Overall the food is solid, and the ambiance is great. Good to catch up with a friend or a date. Tip: don't forget to get your parking validated. When you leave the garage, scan your ticket against the scanner. You'll save $15 for a two hour parking session. You're welcome. Comment : Noticed an egg salad sando on the kids menu. Wasn't allowed to order since we didn't have kids in the party. Please make this available for adults ! read more
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Alex L.
Thank you for this lovely review of Adresia, Patty O. We are honored…
The place definitely resonates as a fine dining restaurant. The ambience was really nice. But it's a small place so the table can be really close to each other. We tried the following dishes as we are vegetarians: Cornbread - 3/5. This was on the sweeter side. But really liked the butter that came along with it. Heirloom Tomato Fritters - 1/5. This was just plain burnt and not edible at all. This is something that shouldn't have been served in the first place. Kale Spaghetti- 3.5/5. This was one of the better dishes. Enjoyed the pesto sauce and the crunchiness of the nuts. Risotto- 2.5/5. This was a decent dish, but the Brussels sprouts in them were severely undercooked. read more
4 years ago
Located in the hotel. It was confusing as there was no restaurant sign. You can get parking validated from the structure. I think it's an odd location since it's just tech companies in the area. It's a nice ambiance. Think more finer dining occasion. They did help my friend get a special mocktail as requested. They always refilled water quickly but the water was not free FYI it's like Europe where they changed you $10 for the bottle of water for the whole table. Liked the two appetizers - lobster Sando (like a cheese sandwich) - hamachi crudo Disliked or was not impressed by - burratta - New York steak (got medium rare. Wasn't juicy to tender or anything special) - spaghetti (it didn't have any meats but had nuts and cheese) Went here because we saw a tik tok video haha but I don't think I'd come back due to the price and distance read more
4 years ago
Good food overall - high-quality meats and good flavors in our dishes, so even the standard burger and fish & chips tasted elevated. I felt the lunch menu didn't have anything too groundbreaking in terms of unique dishes/flavors, but everything we ordered was delicious nonetheless! I loved the chai panna cotta dessert we had as well. The only thing I wouldn't order again was the tri-colored carrot salad - the greens/veggies were bitter, which can be okay, except the dressing on the salad really brought out that bitterness more rather than masked it. It's located inside of a hotel so it is a pretty quiet location. There were only 5 parties total when we were there and I think our order got mixed up. At first we were brought the wrong dish and then it took a long time for our actual meal to come out. They gave us complimentary crispy sesame shrimp as an apology though so that was nice of them! The servers were helpful and nice but it felt weird that we were the first party there for lunch and the last ones to get our food, especially since we were in a bit of a time crunch. Regardless, I'd still like to come back to try their dinner menu sometime! read more
4 years ago
I'm so tempted to leave a 1*, but at least their mini lobster sando deserves an extra star. Came here on a weekdays, there's barely anyone in there, except for 2 tables that probably hotel guests just drinking and chatting. We came in trying to find the host and that took a while because they are all inside. This should've been our red flag from the beginning. When we're ready to order, the waitress was again nowhere to be seen. We got some iced tea which was horrible(don't order this!), luckily they allowed us to change that to soda(no free refill!). We ordered: - mini lobster sando(the only thing worth eating here!) - flash fried yellowtail collar(decent) - new york steak(chewy, dry) - risotto(ok) Aside from the mediocre foods, the service was reaallllyyyyy bad! Noone checked on us, my water was empty and I couldn't find the waitress to get it refilled. The steaks were also cooked at the wrong temperatures! My sister is pregnant, so she asked for medium well. My friend and I got medium. Somehow, the steaks were not cooked evenly. My friend's half and mine were overcooked and my sister's were undercooked! When we asked the waitress, she asked the chef and the chef said "we have high quality meats and even though the steak was not cooked right, it's perfectly ok for pregnant woman." What kind of response is that?!?!?!! Not recommended and definitely not coming back! read more
I always use my vouchers from my stay with Marriott to eat here in the restaurant for free and this stuff is soooo good only $9 a piece but more like $12 after tax - it's nice in adrestia , it's kind of quiet usually pretty empty when I go in there and even sometimes the workers are not even there at the front I'm like waiting around for somebody but it's ok the foods good read more
Lovely new addition to the category of classy new American hotel restaurants. There is zero signage for the restaurant, both outside of the hotel, and even in the lobby. Park inside the hotel parking structure (free fairly fast EV charging! yay, and the restaurant is located in the left-hand lobby, behind the bar and coffee shop. There is also no hostess stand, there was no one to greet us for a while, so we stood around until finally one of the waitresses seated us. There is a mix of hot/cold shareable plates and larger entrees. It was one of those menus were so many things sounded intriguing that it was hard to decide and we'll definitely need to come back. FOR THE TABLE ** Skillet Cornbread: delicious moist cornbread served in a small bread pan. Comes with one sweet and one salty butter GREENS ** Roasted Tri-Colored Carrots: When my husband wanted to order this, I thought great, a plate of carrots.. but it ended up being a refreshing, well-balanced salad of small thin carrots, salad mix, avocado, crunchy seeds COLD + WARM ** Flash Fried Yellowtail Collar This was the only dish that was less than a 10/10 for me. The fried crust was too thick, and there was not much actual fish meat under the breaded layer. And, I think yellowtail collar generally speaks for itself in terms of flavor, so the fried breading was unnecessary. ENTREES ** Farro and Brussels Sprouts Risotto: I love encountering these types of dishes when I eat out, where the dish is flavorful unique and filling, but also feels healthy. I am frequently disappointed when risotto dishes are heavy on the carb and light on the ingredients, but this one was very well balanced- plenty of brussel sprouts amidst whole grain farro, which had taleggio cheese and crispy shallots and fennel mixed in to add to the flavor and texture KIDS MENU The space is very simple and quiet. For being a classier place (ie wine glasses pre-set on the table), I was pleasantly surprised that they offered a kid's menu. Everything was $9 which was also a great deal for what was given ** Wagu Mini Cheese burger- fancy meal for my little daughter, I'd have eaten it for a meal (though with more cheese). Came with a large portion of thick fries ** Chicken Strips- less impressive than the burger. Came with 3 strips where the batter was a bit too thick and then chicken was scant and overcooked. My little chicken tender fans didn't even finish the 3 strips. I would say my main suggestion for this place would be improving the table service to meet the quality of food they serve. Our server was nice, friendly, food came out quickly, but for a place that serves unique, fancy, and pricey food, they should say at least a sentence when bringing out the food (ie perhaps pointing out what the butters that came with the cornbread were). The server also didn't know how to answer our basic questions about the beer options. Other than that though, can't wait to come back to try more on the menu! read more
4 years ago
I made a reservation but the restaurant was pretty empty as it was the weekend. I'm not a huge fan of cornbread in general so I didn't like the skillet cornbread here either but everyone else says it's good. The wagyu burger was a bit dry but it was tasty overall. Very generous portion of fries! Service was good! Overall it's a good hotel restaurant but I wouldn't come here if I wasn't staying at the hotel. read more
5 years ago
After a 4 month dry spell, I've been craving a boujee burger with a thiccc, juicy patty...so juicy that it D R I P S All over. I was going to be in the South Bay on the weekend and did a search for a fancypants burger. Nothing. Came across the menu for Adrestia and saw a Wagyu burger on the menu...SOLD. Adrestia is a new California restaurant inside the brand new TETRA Hotel. They're currently open for dinner with plans for lunch service next month. Rezzies via OpenTable. During covid, there's been openings of solid hotel restaurants in the SF Bay Area (Abacá, Bonmot, Roger, and The Emerald Hour) so I was hopeful Adrestia wasn't going to be just another mediocre and overpriced hotel restaurant. With TETRA Hotel being pet-friendly, they were kind enough to accommodate and serve us outside the indoor dining area, in a pet-friendly section of the hotel (Thank you, Mike!). Staff wore masks properly. M E N U California cuisine with Japanese influences (chef is from Tokyo). Apps ($9-$29), Salad ($16-$19), Entrees ($22-MP), Sides ($7-$12), Desserts ($12). Full bar. F O O D * Hamachi Crudo w/ sweet onion, serrano pepper, kaiso salad, black sea salt, yuzu kosho, ponzu, olive oil (6 slices - $22): https://bit.ly/3tdPBo3 Fresh slices of hamachi with well-balanced, complementary flavors - salty, citrusy, sweet, spicy, and umami from the kaiso (seaweed). * Cold Smoked Beef Carpaccio w/ japanese cucumber, whisky barrel aged soy, tea leaf salad ($24): https://bit.ly/3hroaBu Smooth and beefy with a nice amount of smokiness and delicate savory sweetness from the aged soy. * Flash Fried Yellowtail Collar w/ puffed forbidden rice, orange + yuzu ($20): https://bit.ly/3thN8sV The most prized cut, the hamachi kama was crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. Enjoyed the crunchy puffed rice for texture. * Crispy Sesame Shrimp w/ spicy soy + ginger dipping sauce ($16): https://bit.ly/35xmJyM Fresh, crunchy, and nutty. * Wagyu Burger w/ tomarashi cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, miso aioli, toasted brioche bun, fries ($25): https://bit.ly/3K4ivxP ***Requested medium rare Cooked medium well, the thiccc wagyu patty was rich and beefy elevated by the creamy, buttery, and nutty tomarashi cheese, and umami-rich miso aioli. The toasted brioche bun was pillowy soft but held up well from the toasting. Hoping for juicer burger but it was still good. Steak fries were soft. S E R V I C E Friendly and prompt. A M B I A N C E Sleek and swaaannkkky. P A R K I N G Currently, free self-parking in the garage. Valet: $28. Overall, while Adrestia is a hotel restaurant, it's great to see Sunnyvale get their first upscale, chef-driven restaurant serving California cuisine. read more
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Alex L.
We love this deliciously detailed review, Cherylynn N., thank you for…
3 years ago
This stunning restaurant is inside the Tetra Hotel in Sunnyvale. Decor, music, tableware is all beautiful. It's striking when you walk in and compliments the modern, luxurious hotel well. Unfortunately, the experience doesn't match the initial appeal. The service is completely lacking. Staff members are slow, don't know their own menu (reading from the menu over my shoulder verbatim when asked a question), and they are forgetful and uncoordinated. One busser with dark short hair and medium tan skin seemed to be the only saving grace - she was professional, well spoken, and watching timing well. The server (male) with curly dark hair, tan skin, was a complete mess and seemed to be the main server that night! The hamachi crudo was okay. Beautifully presented by not as fresh as I'd hope. Good sour and sweet flavors though. But there was something chewy-crunchy (similar to popcorn) that just didn't fit. I ordered the eggplant manicotti but they brought me the mushroom cavatelli instead. Such a shame after waiting 30 mins for my entree. I was starving and ready for bed by this point. It looked lovely but I couldn't handle a pasta that evening. When my dish finally arrived it was lack-luster. Super disappointed. Absolutely ridiculous given the price you pay here. I even mentioned the issues to the server and he fumbled and didn't know how to resolve it. I hope this restaurant revisits it's training, tests food quality, and starts to inspect the actual experience more. read more
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Yuka Y.
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1 year ago
Had breakfast here, the food was very nice, got the Fundamentals Breakfast and the Avocado Toast, both were superb, especially liked the sausage skin and the sea salt potatoes, and the avocado amount was generous. The apple juice and orange juice were also very fresh. The ambience was good with earth tones in open space. The server was very friendly and nice. read more
3 years ago
Adrestia is a beautiful restaurant with a modern and minimalistic look and feel. It gives off a fancy, high-end vibe to it with higher prices than a regular restaurant. It is a hotel restaurant so the prices make sense. Unfortunately the food was not up to par. Although plated beautifully, it wasn't anything special. We ordered the following: - Corn Bread with miso & honey butter ($10) - Eggless pasta with an add-on of chicken ($29 + $10) - Wagyu burger ($29) - Petaluma half chicken with garden veggies ($39) Drinks: - 2 rose cocktails ($18) - I'll Aloe It ($18) Off the bat, the eggless pasta and its respective sauce had an off-flavor to it. I assumed it was because I wasn't used to vegan flavor and it may be an acquired taste, but it just didn't sit well with me. The side of chicken had a different texture with mostly cartilage. The chicken itself was plated with a large array of veggies but wasn't very filling or well portioned. The wagyu burger was okay but could have used more flavor. The service was okay but it was a bit difficult to flag down a server to get the bill in the end, given that the restaurant was a little empty. Overall, the server was nice. I really wanted to give this place more stars and to have liked it but unfortunately I can't recommend this spot. Shortly after, my dinner party & I felt very queasy and think we have mild food poisoning from the chicken. We are currently in contact with the hotel waiting for a response. read more
3 years ago
Late to the review game, but just came to explain how I really enjoyed my experience at Adrestia for their Thanksgiving tasting menu with wine pairing back in November 2022. Beautiful from start to finish -- including the quality of the food, service, and ultra-modern aesthetic. Hard to believe that you'd find a restaurant like this in Sunnyvale. I enjoyed their unique approach to all of the dishes. My favorites were the Steamed Clams in a Miso-Mirin broth, and the Venison Rib Rack with a Morel-Whiskey Barrel Soy Glaze. Kudos to the creative culinary staff and attentive front of house. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking to treat themselves. read more
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Private room? Corkage fee?
We have both, Art L. Depending on the size of your event, we have several spaces to share. Corkage is typically $40 but happy to discuss, as well. Find us direct: Adrestia@TETRAhotelSV.com…
Do you have outdoor seating?
Hi Joan R. Thanks for checking in. We do have some outdoor seating adjacent to our restaurant (which is in the new TETRA Hotel) and it is served by our Japanese Whisky bar,…
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