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    4.3 (218 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
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    Hummus
    Veronica N.

    Cute bar with no signage. Went with a group of 6 gals. We waited at the bar before getting a seat, but surprisingly was escorted to a back room with speakeasy like vibes for some live music. They have some nice assortments of small bites as well. Drinks overall amongst the gals was maybe about average. No big wow factors but we had fun. Would recommend for any girls night or even after a date night in the area Service - 5 / Ambiance - 5 / Drinks - 3 / Price - 4

    The final product.
    Judie H.

    WOW... a cross between a speak-easy & the kinda bar one would see during the mining days in NV. It's perfect with a vibe that's unique, but not copied. More of an homage to bars of yesterday. I participated in a fundraiser at Amandine recently, handpicked by a board member because of the ambiance & overall relationship to the local community. I don't have the details of the cost for an event, but it was money well spent to share our work with a new audience. The bar provided hosted champagne, Old Fashions, & filtered water for our guests. Decor is already amazing & bartender is gifted. He's like a scientist with an aperitif laboratory!! It was fun to watch him create & design & coax & mix & pour. Small bar with nice seating at bar or booths with chairs. Everything is well-maintained and clean. Lighting is perfect with fun accents on walls & tables. Lots of nearby street & lot parking. In fact, many of the customers are locals. Bathroom - just one. Darn. Otherwise, it's clean & spacious.

    Bourbon sour
    Pip C.

    Amandine continues to be my favorite place for craft cocktails and conversation. The vibe is great! They play low-key African music a lot, which I love. I also love that they have a whole variety of mocktails to choose from. My date asked the bar tender for a citrus mocktail and they made him something delicious!! Even though I do drink alcohol, I ordered his mocktail next because it was so delightful. This is a great date night spot too!

    Japan, mocktail, Spain, and a cocktail with banana liqueur
    Jocelyn S.

    Amandine has incredible drinks. They're extremely creative and delicious! The staff is very friendly as well, other than the experience below. I just want to comment on how they handled things when their Internet shut down. We wanted to close out but were essentially held hostage lol... It was quite strange. After being held hostage for 20 minutes or so, they eventually figured out they could process payments offline. This experience was super strange and I hope they learn from it. Other than that, love the drinks and the cozy ambiance and easy parking!

    Sohrob H.

    Drink Quality: N/A (Creative Cocktails) Service: ***** (Fantastic) Ambiance: **** (Romantic, Lively) Value: **** (Fair) Amandine Lounge is a fantastic spot for a romantic drink! Despite being crowded, we managed to snag seating in their cozy back room, which had a lovely atmosphere. It was a bit loud, but in a good, lively way that added to the buzz. The service was absolutely fantastic; my drink was a bit flat, and they proactively removed it from the bill even though I thought it wasn't bad at all. Their cocktails are truly creative and worth venturing into for something new and exciting.

    Royal Basil
    Sonal M.

    We checked out Amandine Lounge on a Friday night and decided to sit outside -- the patio had the kind of relaxed, laid-back vibe we were looking for. The string lights were a nice touch and made the space feel warm and inviting. It took a few minutes before anyone came by to greet us, but once our server arrived, I asked for some recommendations. I appreciated that he offered some quick recommendations based on my answers. It was a little overwhelming to follow all the names he listed. I asked him about the last drink recommendation and asked him where I could find that in the menu. I just decided to go with that because the list he shared was communicated too fast for me to remember. It took several minutes for our drinks to come out. It didn't seem too busy at the time. When they finally arrived, they were nicely presented and tasted good. I tried the Royal Basil, which had a light citrus flavor -- though I couldn't really taste the basil. Overall, Amandine Lounge has a nice ambiance and a great outdoor setup.

    Postcard from UK & Moscow Mule - both good
    Haleh H.

    Very cozy laid back vibe, intimate lighting. Staff were nice and good cocktails. We ordered postcard from UK and Moscow Mule, both really good.

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    Scott F.

    The place has craft cocktails, and it's open late. The front room has very swanky speakeasy decor. I tried one drink: 4.5/5: The Swashbuckler is good and boozy: Blended scotch, Laphroaig, Drambuie, Licor 43, Etrog citrus liqueur, Kina $18. On Saturday, they have live music 8-11 in a very intimate separate room. It has great acoustics; you don't get any of the noise from the bar.

    Pisco sour ONE OF THE BEST I'VE EVER HAD
    Jay B.

    Tucked discreetly in the heart of Los Altos is a cocktail haven that completely blew us away. From the moment we stepped inside, the ambiance was pure magic, moody lighting, curated music, and that unmistakable feeling you've stumbled into something special. Erwin, the manager, greeted us like VIPs. His presence is calm, confident, and intentional, clearly someone who takes pride in crafting an unforgettable guest experience. He set the tone for the night, and it only got better from there. Enter Kapono: bartender, mixologist, and lowkey cocktail whisperer. His creations were next-level, but the pisco sours? Hands down the most incredible we've ever had. Perfectly balanced, bright, frothy, silky, with just the right kiss of citrus and that velvety texture that lets you know it was made with serious skill. We were floored. Kapono didn't just serve drinks, he created moments. Every pour felt personal, like he was telling a story with each glass. This speakeasy is the kind of place you hesitate to tell too many people about... because it's just that good. But credit is due--Erwin and Kapono have made something truly special here. Already dreaming about our next round of pisco sours.

    Thanh T.

    Great ambiance and vibes at this little cocktail lounge. Still haven't been able to come by when there is music, but will definitely try again! The cocktails here are great, good mocktail options as well and great bartenders choices. The service here is super friendly and knowledgeable. Loved everyone's energy! Nice place for drinks and to bring friends!

    19fan F.

    The cocktail was beautifully balanced, with a clean, layered flavor that opened up with every sip. Not too sweet, not too strong--just perfectly crafted. The citrus notes were bright, the finish smooth, and the presentation elegant. Definitely one of the most memorable drinks I've had in a long time

    Night in Oaxaca
    Kirby N.

    Decent cocktails, blatant fraud: The cocktails here are okay, fine for standard cocktails but nothing special for craft cocktails. The bad part is that they completely lied to me and ripped me off. Particularly Eric Z, apparently. I ordered 3 cocktails, each $18, and asked for the check to close out. The bartender was very weird and didn't present me with the bill beforehand but just took the card that was near me (which was fine, I was at the bar and ready to leave). I didn't see the charges at all. I don't normally worry about this; I often just give my card to close out. But he was clicking a bunch of stuff quickly and his sketchiness made me ask for an emailed receipt which I literally NEVER do. It just felt weird so I thought to do it. The receipt revealed that they charged me for one cocktail that wasn't even on the menu and was $21 instead of $18. I don't care about $3 but this is just weird and obviously wrong. I'm not confrontational (but I'd had 3 cocktails!) so I asked why I was charged for something not on the menu. The bartender said something like it was a special cocktail that's more expensive. I pointed to the menu and said I didn't order a special cocktail I ordered the Gran Negroni (Negroni is my favorite drink) and he said something to the effect of well I also didn't charge you for the soda water (I'd asked for sparkling water and he provided it in little glasses). I said I'm happy to pay for the soda water how much is it (I'm in from out of town so I would have wanted to take the remainder to my Airbnb, like I did last night) and he was like no no it's fine it's just the cocktail was more expensive and we changed the menu recently. Which cannot be true, because he didn't say the menu prices changed but tried to tell me that I'd ordered something special. Whether it's because he thought I was drunk (I wasn't) or stupid (I'm not) I'm not sure. But it obviously wasn't a mistake, since he doubled down on it and gave multiple nonsensical justifications for it. Here's everything I ordered and my receipt, along with pictures of all three cocktails. And my time-stamped venting texts shortly after the time stamp on the receipt. You can see a $21 cocktail doesn't even exist on the menu, and you can see I took a photo of every page of the cocktail menu. There's no such cocktail and no similar cocktail, and if you order the Gran Negroni you'll see it look just like my photo. Since that's what I ordered and what I received... I love negronis and know that's what I got (I also hate grappa, so it's an absurd accusation). So, take from this what you will. At least check your receipt. And avoid Eric Z. I'll never go back, of course.

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    best bar family where we discovered the Saturn, fave cocktail ever. great drinks and great vibes.

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    Great cocktails. Highly recommend mezcal based Night in Oaxaca. It's on the stronger side, but it's great

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    The Grotto Speakeasy - Speakeasy Saturday!

    The Grotto Speakeasy

    4.5(11 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    The ambiance banging…read more The drinks on point. The vibe, brilliant. The hidden speakeasy in Los Altos that I had no idea existed was such an pleasant surprise! I always said LA needed a speakeasy and I am so glad one opened up! The kicker? You need a reso so make sure you have one! We just happened to get lucky Check in at Cetrella and they will walk you back outside to an elevator where you need a code to access the elevator to the basement. Once the elevator doors open you walk down a long dark smoke filled corridor to the bar that awaits. Cool music playing BTW. Sat at the end of the bar instead of one of the many tables and was immediately handed a cocktail menu. Simple menu with carefully crafted cocktails that they do exceptionally well. - The Wolf noted as "milk punch" on the menu. The clarified refined version I am sure because the drink came with a light purplish hue instead of the milky concoction. Very well balanced and I can easily say one of the best milk punch cocktails I've ever had. - Smoked Old Fashioned. Again a very different technique than I am used to seeing. Instead of the entire cocktail being smoked, the glass was smoked before the spirits ever hit the glass. Again we'll balanced with a hint of orange essence. Bar food served if the kitchen is still open. And the service was good super attentative bar staff who carried a conversation with those close by. What a great addition to Los Altos and one I may bring my team back to after we dine at their restaurant Cetrella! So glad it popped up on my Yelp search because this place is definitely a hidden gem!!

    Who knew there was a speakeasy in Los Altos? Of course had to check it out! Opened in November of…read more2025, the Speakeasy is located in the basement of Cetrella Restaurant. -Must make reservations. -Check in at Cetrella and you'll be lead downstairs to where the fun and good vibes happen. Sergei will take good care of you there with all the specialty cocktails as well as classic crafted cocktails. Great selection of wine too, but one should really go for the craft cocktails. There's a bar bites menu, and highly recommend the duck fat fries and the fritto misto. Love the dark ambiance and the great vintage lounge music played. Imagine all the popular old hits and recent pop, r&b, Motown, rock, etc., in chill bossa nova style vibes-- my Pops favorite, so of course, I could sit and listen for hours. This is a great addition to downtown Los Altos! Stop in for a pre or post dinner cocktail or two. You won't regret it! Cheers dears!

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    The Grotto Speakeasy - Cool vibes

    Cool vibes

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    The Grotto Speakeasy

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    Limón - Seafood paella

    Limón

    4.2(1.2k reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$$

    Monday 8/31/26 12:30 PM Lunchtime. Reservations for 12:30,…read morewe called and they agreed to move them up to 12:45 and would hold the res's for an additional 15 minutes. Party of four, birthday celebration The Duchess ordered an ensalada, Jardinera a jolly Spring mix, romaine, ají amarillo sesame dressing, carrots, cucumbers, & cherry tomatoes. $12.00 added ¼ rotisserie chicken $8.00 5 stars For me: under classico's, Picante con Mariscos a wonderful spicey (not to hot) mix of Braised jumbo prawns, calamari, mussels, clams, Peruvian scallops in a creamy ají panca rocoto sauce served with a large side of small grain rice. $36.004 stars as it is messy, because the whole prawn, shell, legs, head, needs to be removed, and they are covered in sauce. Also Flat Iron $34.00 Grilled 10 oz steak, Yukon mashed potatoes, veggie anticuchero, ají panca cabernet demi-glace. 5 stars Arroz con Mariscos$36.00 Aromatic saffron rice, ají panca fish fumé. Peruvian scallops, head-on prawns, jumbo shrimp, PEI mussels, Manila clams, calamari, fish, & salsa criolla 4 stars, same problem, messy, so the prawns were just put in a take home box. Drinks Ice tea $5.00 with slight strawberry flavor 3 stars, not a fan. Mango Lemonade $7.00 5 stars, but damn pricey! Very good service, seated at half booth and two facing chairs. 5 stars. Brought the birthday boy a dessert with lit candle. We all sang the usual, with me loudly inserting OLD GUY in place of his name. No stars for me . . . No Parking on Castro St, foot traffic only, but plenty parking in a public garage, elevator out of order if your handicapped. Nice colorful ambiance with a casual flair. I'm told that it gets pretty trendy on Fridays. Opens at 11:30 AM everyday, open later on weekends I'll return to sample their ribeye steak off the grill. A Definite recommend!

    IMHO Our group of…read moreladies chose to try Peruvian cuisine at Limon for lunch. At 11:45, we had our choice of tables inside the gorgeous dining room. After sitting down, we realized the lively music was a little too loud for us, so we opted to move outside to their "patio". We were still able to enjoy the music, but it was also important that we could hear each other talk. Thankfully the weather was perfect. Two of my friends ordered the Chicha Morada, $8, a refreshing mocktail. After I took a sip, I ordered one for myself! Our lunch entrees were the Mixto Clasico, $26, Pacific red snapper, calamari, shrimp, leche de tigre, Anticuchos de Pollo, $22, Two marinated grilled chicken skewers, roasted chimichurri potatoes, Peruvian corn, served with Limon hot sauce, and two orders of the Crispy Pork Belly Chaufa, $28, Peruvian fried rice, bacon, mixed vegetables, green onions, ginger-infused oyster sauce, topped with crispy pork belly & sesame seeds. Each dish was beautifully plated and appetizing to look at and eat! Most of us were happy with our food choices. The only issue my friend and I had with our crispy pork belly chaufa, was the dryness of the pork belly. It is also advertised as crispy, and it was definitely not crispy. However, they were generous with 5 slices of the pork belly. The rice was super yummy. Would I order it again? Probably not. I so wanted the pork belly to be moist inside and crispy on the outside, but it didn't happen. My leftovers made for a great dinner for my hubby though. Service was friendly but since we were seated outside, and it was busy inside, it took a while for our server to check up on us. Their menu is extensive, but a little pricey. Believe it or not, they also have a menu of Nikkei sushi rolls. Their dining area and bar are simply stunning, and their ladies' room is one of the prettiest I've ever seen! There is a parking garage in the same building as the restaurant, so very convenient. Would we dine here again? Absolutely!

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    Limón - Inside of the Límon restaurant

    Inside of the Límon restaurant

    Limón - Pollo a la Brasa: Rotisserie Chicken

    Pollo a la Brasa: Rotisserie Chicken

    Limón - Fortaleza Blanco w/ club soda ($15)

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    Second Story - Smoked salmon mini cone

    Second Story

    4.4(125 reviews)
    13.0 mi

    Long story short, Second Story was one of the best cocktail bar's I've ever been to. We went there…read morelast night for our friend's birthday party, and we were just ordering drinks from the bar. The bartender (manager?), Filippos, recognized we had a lot of people, and proactively got us a comfortable seating area for all of us. Thank you Filippos for being so thoughtful and hospitable! And once we got seated, we had a server named Tikka, who was amazing. She made our whole night smooth and memorable. The service was above and beyond. Also, shout out to Dakota, one of the best bartenders. He was super friendly (even though it was very busy) and wanted to make sure everyone was taken care of. In terms of drinks, I recommend the Vesper and So Fresh So Clean. All their drinks are exceptional. The ambiance was the most impressive part. It's very spacious and you don't feel cramped like other cocktail bars. And they have two bars that are both well-staffed, so no one is annoyed trying to order a drink. Even when it's crowded, you don't have to wait. Thank you, for all the hard work behind the scenes to create best-in-class customer service and cocktails.

    What a wonderful night it was! A huge Thank you to Melissa…read moreand her team who executed the perfect Happily ever after party for my son and daughter in law. The night was exactly what they wanted; Great friends, incredible cocktails, yummy food, music and a whole lot of Love and Laughter!!! Do not hesitate to book a party at SS,

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    Second Story - Salt and stone catering menu (June 2026)

    Salt and stone catering menu (June 2026)

    Second Story - La Bamba. So good

    La Bamba. So good

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    The Post - Breakfast Burrito with Sausage

    The Post

    3.6(477 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$
    Private events
    Full bar

    I came here to get a meal in this Los Altos neighborhood and I came across this American restaurant…read morebar. It has both indoor and outdoor seating. There seemed to have enough patrons during the weekday lunch period from local workers looking for a business lunch and I also saw two families with kids. The restaurant had one server for all of the people, he had his hands full. There is a full bar and extensive wines and liquors to choose from, if you feel like a mid-day drink. There are five booths for 4 people, two tables for six, three tall tables for two, one tall table for four, and some tables for outdoor dining. The restaurant has easy listening music. It's a good place for a relaxing meal during your day. The menu is attached, with lunch specials. There is also a parking lot located behind the restaurant and available street parking in front. I would be comfortable coming here again with a few friends to socialize. The poki bowl was quite good, it hit the spot for me. There are three televisions in the restaurant for sports watching as well.

    Probably one of the top 5 fried chicken sandwiches and fries I've had in the bay area…read moreVery nice fresh puffy bun, big piece of Mary's chicken thigh seasoned, breaded, and fried to perfection, decent pickles inside giving acidity. Fries were fried nicely and crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside.

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    The Post - Fried Chicken & Waffles

    Fried Chicken & Waffles

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    Outdoor dining area

    Broma - Hamachi Crudo Tacos

    Broma

    3.8(91 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    Amazing vibe with live piano and open bar (indoor & outdoor)…read more Service was great with the chef and servers, continuously checking the table and refilling water. Food was overall satisfying. Would revisit for bar experience as well as bar has different food menu too.

    I tried calling to share feedback, but they did not answer which I feel is important to note…read more We don't mind paying for a quality experience--especially for special occasions--which is why we chose Broma to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Unfortunately, we left regretting that decision. From the start, the experience felt unwelcoming when we were seated with our 3-year-old daughter. There was no single overtly disrespectful moment, but the overall tone and repeated small interactions made us feel like we were being judged for having a child with us. At one point, when our daughter accidentally dropped her fork while playing, the reaction we received came across as frustration, which added to that feeling. We understand not every restaurant is designed for young children, but Broma presents itself as a place for friends and family. Instead, we felt like we had to constantly manage and overcorrect normal toddler behavior, which created stress and took away from what should have been a special occasion. Because of that, we didn't feel comfortable raising concerns during the meal when the server checked in--we were more focused on getting through the experience without drawing additional attention. We were also offered an off-menu item without any mention of price. The menu we were given did not list the smash burger, so when I ordered a double, I had no context for the cost. The final price was a surprise, and we would have made a different decision with that information upfront. The food itself did not match the price point. The "smash burger" was not prepared in the style typically expected, and overall the meal felt underwhelming for the cost. Lastly, the billing was confusing. The paper receipt listed "gratuity," while the digital receipt labeled the same charge as a "service charge," making it unclear whether an additional tip was expected. That lack of clarity does not align with the level of transparency expected at this price point. We don't mind paying for a great experience, especially for meaningful occasions, but this visit did not meet that standard and ultimately left us regretting our choice to celebrate here.

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    Broma - Budín de pan

    Budín de pan

    Broma - Redondo Iglesias Jamon de Serrano

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