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Alpine Inn

4.1 (1.3k reviews)
Open • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Moderate noise
Divey
Casual
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Hope D.

My boyfriend took me here on a Saturday afternoon, and I absolutely loved it! This place feels so special and intimate, with such a charming atmosphere. The beer garden is HUGE, with plenty of shaded spots to relax and enjoy the afternoon. The food came out quickly, and everything was quite delicious! We ordered the salad, fries, chicken tenders, street corn, and BBQ pork sandwich. Everything was tasty, and the overall experience was wonderful. I can definitely see myself coming back! Such a lovely spot for a casual afternoon date.

Beer garden / dog friendly outdoor seating
Shirley L.

4.5/5 Stars -- Awesome group hangout, get pizza, drinks and the chocolate cake and arrive early! We hadn't been back in a while due to the tricky parking (shared with the adjacent soccer field), but an early lunch after visiting Webb Ranch brought us back. The casual outdoor ambiance is unbeatable for groups, ordering via phone is fast, and prices are fair (~$20 for a great, freshly fired pizza). While the burgers and Brussels sprouts were average, the spicy sausage pizza and the amazing chocolate cake are absolute standouts. Highly recommended--just aim for off-times to secure parking!

Question and chips
Michele T.

Although parking could be challenging, Alpine Inn is a great place for food and to hangout. Lots of shareable menu options. Placed our order via the QR code and the food arrived fairly quickly. Started with the meatballs and queso and chips. Good flavor to the queso - just wish there was a way to keep the queso hot. Then the Besio - yum! Ended our meal by sharing the banana pudding. Appreciated that they offer a candle free of charge since it was friend's birthday.

6 layer chocolate cake
Daisy S.

Been wanting to try this place because so many of my friends recommended it, and it did not disappoint! We went on a Sunday and it was PACKED, but their table system was super efficient and we got seated sooner than expected. Great ambiance with lots of indoor/outdoor seating. Very family and large-group friendly, plus dogs are welcome outside and they even have a dog menu! Ordering through the QR system made it super easy when dining with a group, and the food came out SO fast. We tried the Besio pizza, roasted chicken & kale salad, garlic Parmesan fries, and six-layer chocolate cake. The pizza was a classic wood fired pizza with a great crust and so much flavor from the spicy fennel sausage. A great size for sharing. The salad was good but a little small for the price. The fries were crispy and garlicky (a little lacking on the Parmesan but still good). The cake was 100/10. Light, airy, and not overly sweet. That's a must order! Can't wait to come back and try more!

Chips & Guacamole
Jason H.

Can't go wrong here at Alpine Inn. Sure, it's a little rustic only a few minutes from VCs and The Farm. It's an ol' staple out this way. I always gravitate to the Smoked Kansas Style Pulled Pork Sandwich With Fries, but my buddy always gets the French Dip, adding a side of Chip & Guac. Add shady, outdoor eating in the fresh air, and the beer garden is good place to chill.

BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
Alexandra I.

I must say, I am impressed! The Michelada was absolutely delicious and honestly I'm very picky with my Micheladas. It tasted like the ones that I make at home for myself! Also, the food was phenomenal! It was my first time here and the outdoor seating is beautiful. Plenty of seating, but this place gets very, very packed. I went on a weekday and it was hard to find parking and hard to find a table. If you ever wanna come here, I suggest you come as soon as they open. This place is family friendly and a great place to socialize. I really enjoyed coming here with some friends and sharing some great food. I'd definitely come back with my family! Also the service is FAST! As soon you order, the food is literally coming out which is insane!

Cameron B.

Great outdoor environment to sit down and enjoy some drinks/food with friends. I imagine this would be a great place to watch some football during the CFL/NFL season. I had the patty melt, which wasn't as toasted as most are but the flavor was there. Loaded with sauce, and was excellent on the marbled rye. Recommend this if you're big on patty melts. Wife had the bacon jam sliders, which were also super good, especially for them being app size sliders.

LeeLee C.

Super good value, good food, clean facilities, and reasonable prices. Their pizza smells so good and looks very colorful and appetizing with fresh ingredients. We tried the ribs this time, tasty w/o the sauce. The ribs are not super fatty or oily; too bad I don't like the pickled veggie. The added fries or slaws are extra charge though. Service is good, food came quickly and although there's self service of getting the utensils, our waiter came to collect dirty dishes at the end of the meal and gave us extra water refill.

Outdoor seating
Chris N.

My friend took me to Alpine because he wanted to show me a good time and give me a taste of the unique options in California. Atmosphere- 5/5: Alpine Inn has a relaxed but upscale vibe and I'm all about it. The outdoor seating is picturesque under the beautiful trees. It's truly a remarkable space without trying too hard. Food- 5/5 I had a burger with fries. The burger was flavorful and everything tastes fresh and full of quality ingredients. Service- 4/5: It's a unique system where you order on your phone at the table. Service was good but not much interaction with the staff. Value- 4/5: Portions are modest but the food quality is good. I could smell them smoking pork on their outdoor smoker and making wood fired pizzas. I would come again. Overall- 5/5: This is a great spot to take a date, take a friend, or take a coworker. Very unique and all the food was solid.

Emily W.

Fantastic restaurant with amazing ambiance and delicious food. This is now a spot I highly recommend to everyone and is a great place to bring people who are in town. The outdoor woodsy vibe is unmatched, service is speedy, and the food is tasty. Evenings and weekends are very busy, lunch on weekdays less busy. After coming here over 5 times now, my usual go-to dishes for the table are the smash burgers, garlic fries, mac & cheese, Francesco pizza, and the decadent chocolate cake with soft serve. I've also tried the tacos, ribs, brussels sprouts, cornbread, and the The Besio, Amalfi, and Margherita pizza, etc. I think the tacos and ribs are a skip but the pizzas, burgers, and sides are generally solid. Definitely a place I'll be frequenting again and again!

Eating area
Annette A.

Great atmosphere, friendly service, tasty food in a beer garden. What's not to like? You order off of a QR code at your table. The beer was good too!

Cornbread 1000/10
Krystal G.

We spent a beautiful afternoon at the Alpine Inn. Good food and great company. The views and ambiance were perfect. The cornbread was my favorite part - and will definitely come back just for her. Parking goes by luck and there was a little wait to get a table for our group. But it really was all worth it. There was a 2 hour table limit, so we had to keep the yap to a minimum and moved to the bar area.

Amany H.

We've eaten here a few times now. With groups, with kids and just ourselves. Everyone we absolutely love it. It's just so easy. No need to worry about being too loud or messy. It's just easy. The food is always really good. Simple, filling and a great price. The service is bare minimum, which we don't mind. They seat us and bring out the food, that's kinda it lol. It's QR CODE and self service after that. We don't mind it, it keeps it casual. Overall this place is a gem!

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Great food, easy payment, excellent, timely service, casual and clean! Great for families!

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Is it dog friendly?

Yes -- Pranzi is dog‑friendly! 🐶

Is the patio covered when it rains?

They have a small portion that is covered where the TVs are. The other tables just have sun umbrellas.

The chocolate cake was to die for. Any chance we could order the whole cake for the holidays?

What happened to the Brutus salad?

it's still there! just changed the name

Are there outdoor drinking games such as cornhole?

No. And because they are so popular for food and drink, there is a time limit on tables.

I understand they don't take reservations. About how long is the wait on Sunday evenings for dinner?

On a recent Saturday night, we were told 1.5 hours for a table for four, but our table was ready in about 45 minutes. There's also a bar area where you can get a drink while you wait.

Do you take large parties? Maybe 30-50 people?

Nope. They do not take reservations of any size; first-come, first serve. They only seat groups of eight or less

Do they play music here?

They play tunes over their sound system (no live music) that helps to drown out the noise from people around you. Mostly 80's rock or modern country tunes.

How is it outdoors if it rains? Considering there is no indoor option during Covid, and it being rainy season, would be good to know what to expect...

there is little to no coverage from rain

Are dogs allowed in patio/biergarten?

Yep :) lots of dogs there when I was there last.

Do they allow dogs in the beer garden?

Yes in the beer garden section out back on leash. No dogs in the actual restaurant.

Are dogs allowed in outdoor area?

I believe they are allowed if on a leash.

Do they only serve beer?

They have a full bar

Do you remember when it was called Rosottis?

absolutely!! this place generates many fond memories for me growing up in Portola Valley. from the iconic zots to tots run as well as the many AYSO soccer games i played on the field adjacent to the restaurant- Rossotti's is an iconic landmark. i… 

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