Loved the cocktails ,they were seriously amazing and definitely strong in the best way. We tried…read morethe Pickle Juice and the No34, and No34 was my favorite. The mochiko chicken was sooo good, just wish the portion was a little bigger. The tables are extremely close together, to the point where it almost feels like you're sitting with the people next to you But honestly, if they spaced them out more, there would barely be any seating and the wait would probably be much longer. We were able to sit without waiting, so I get it. Overall, really enjoyed the experience and would definitely go back!

Food: 3 / 5 Service: 3 / 5…read more Ambiance: 2 / 5 Let's start off by making sure that we're all on the same page... This is NOT a speakeasy. Using that language sets up an expectation that neither the ambiance nor the vibe is able to live up to. I can only assume that those reviews that commend this place as a speakeasy have never actually been to a real speakeasy and are more accustomed to box restaurants and bars. I sat at the bar and ordered a bourbon neat with a water back. There were three staff members behind the bar, none of them were particularly friendly or outgoing, which as someone who worked in the industry for years is surprising as a new establishment. Even though it was happy hour time, it was a Wednesday the place was less than half full and good servers /bartenders normally add to the experience and help creat a customer base of regulars to sustain business after the "come see" crowd is over. I ordered d' nuts as a snack and they weren't very special, even a bit overcooked / burnt. Maybe this place is exciting for a Palo Alto crowd that doesn't get out much, especially on the stretch of California given the lack of competition. My guess is that after a few months they will be hard-pressed to find a steady crowd.

5/5 raw baja yellowfin tuna springy peas with onions, Meyer lemons, buttermilk, with salt- so much…read moredepth of flavor ! Each bite had different levels of flavors that complement each other so well 4.5/5 Dungeness crab pasta fondue, garlic, fine herbs - it was real and fresh crab meat and the pasta was perfectly al dente and the sauce had a slight kick at the end 4.5/5 wild king salmon fillet, Nantes carrots, English peas, coriander, ginger, tangy Veracruz sauce - it kind of tasty like Cajun food? The filet was nice and crispy in the outside and moist inside it was cooked perfectly 5/5 ample parking in the lot behind the restaurant 4.5/5 service was good as well

Came by for dinner the other night and it was a mediocre experience. Camper took over the former LB…read moreSteak venue numerous years ago and is featured in the Michelin guiide. Parking is plentiful on surface streets and surface lots surrounding the restaurant. Dining is available both indoors or on the patio outdoors. Service by the uniformed waiter was fine throughout the evening. Started off with the cornbread and it was ok. The cornbread seems to have been baked and kept in the warmer as it was starting to dry out. The dry aged NY steak was requested medium rare and turned out more like a medium well after sitting on the table for a bit... The NY Steak had a robust meaty flavor. The side of potatoes and char were great. The campanelle pasta was tasty although the pasta may have been a touch over-cooked as the pasta was no longer al dente. There were plenty of mushrooms. The mushroom side dish was rich and rather heavy. The highlight of the evening was the milk jam pudding which was a lighter way to finish off a rather heavy and bold-flavored dinner. ~$110/head after tax and gratuity.

4.5 stars rounded up…read more Horsefeather's decor & low ceiling is giving 1970s in your favorite Aunt's basement vibes. It's cozy & weirdly familiar (even though I wasn't born in that decade.) For a menu that's a little all over the place (I mean that in the best way possible; Loco Moco *and* Chilaquiles on one menu is diabolical), every single dish we ordered was prepared just right. If you care about your waistline, do not get the Umami Fries with curried ketchup; that pile of deliciousness will have you addicted like a fiend with its tangy, savory flavoring. Deviled Eggs were standard, if not for the hint of kimchi. I didn't try the Chicken & Waffles or BLT my table ordered. I ate my fair share of Lemon Butter Prawns; a side comes with six pieces & trust me, you won't want to share. The Loco Moco was incredible -- earthy mushroom gravy over sticky sushi rice and a chuck & brisket patty. Topped with an egg (made over medium like I requested) & finished with a side of arugula salad (my favorite greens) & I was full for days (just kidding, hours.) We ordered a lightly-dressed Caesar Salad with avocado just to cleanse our palates from all the rich textures & flavors. I'll be back for dinner STAT, so please save me a seat.

We stopped by for an early weekday lunch. The burger, risotto, and cauliflower were all enjoyable,…read morethough I'd probably skip the cauliflower next time and try something different. The iced teas were refreshing and, according to our friendly server, made in-house. The restaurant filled up quickly during the time we were there. Parking in the plaza can be busy, but we were able to find a spot after one loop around.

I stopped by San Agus Cocina Urbana with my wife, my son, and my mom, and honestly... this place…read morehas potential, but they're not quite there yet. I got 2 quesobirria tacos and 2 tacos al pastor, and visually everything looked on point -- the plating was clean, tacos looked well-stuffed, and the birria tortillas had that nice golden crisp. But once we started eating, we all felt the same thing: the salsas were lacking flavor. And with tacos like these, good salsa takes everything to the next level. Here, it kind of held them back. They only gave me two tiny lime pieces, and I couldn't even get enough juice out of them to brighten up the tacos. Something so simple, but it makes a huge difference. We also asked for chips and salsa (they're not free), and they never came. Honest mistake -- they were cool about it and took it off the bill -- but still, it added to the overall experience. Another thing: the nopales weren't well cooked or prepped. They had that slightly tough, raw texture instead of the tender, seasoned bite they should have. Flavor-wise, the pastor and birria were decent, but with weak salsa and barely any lime, it felt incomplete. All four of us agreed on the same thing: This place could be great if they tighten up their salsas and the little details. I'd give them another shot someday because the base is there -- they just need that extra punch of flavor to really elevate their tacos.

We came here on a Friday night and the place was packed! We grabbed seats at the bar. I definitely…read morerecommend reservations if you're visiting during peak times. The restaurant is beautiful and vibrant. We went in the fall, but I can only imagine how fun and full of energy it must feel in the summer. Food-wise: we tried the carne asada, shrimp, and birria tacos. The shrimp tacos were the standout for both of us. Absolutely amazing! The carne asada was our least favorite; the portion of meat was small, the tortillas were tiny for the fillings, and the burnt/melted cheese inside threw off the flavor. We also shared the guacamole + salsa combo, which I enjoyed, but just a heads-up: it leans on the spicier side.

I've had good to-go experiences at the SF and San Ramon locations so was happy to see they opened…read moreup in Palo Alto. I asked for outside seating on a sunny weekday afternoon because I had my pup with me. Although we were the only ones outside, I saw that people walking by noticed us, and within 20 minutes, at least 5 more tables were seated--3 also had dogs. I ordered the sausage pizza and cacio e pepe fries. Server was ok. I had asked for the pizza without the Calabrian chili flakes. It arrived with a small dusting of them. Perhaps they forgot then tried to remove most of them? Crust was good and there were some leopard spots. The cacio e pepe fries were greasy and flabby--not at all crisp. Obviously under fried. I stopped the manager and asked if they could be cooked more. She graciously agreed they were not cooked correctly and apologized. A new, crisp order arrived shortly. Much better but in all these are more like regular fries. The cacio e pepe seasoning should be a little heavier. Overall, I had a relaxing lunch on the patio and enjoyed the great weather. The food was good, and I'll give them another try. Extra points for being dog friendly.

We've been to their Marina location in San Francisco a couple times and have enjoyed it. So happy…read morethey opened up a location closer. We came on a Wednesday evening for dinner. Decently busy for a week night. Our waiter was really nice and attentive. The man who gave us our table was really nice too. They have a children's menu - with crayons. Nice touch. Food was food. We got a children's cheese pizza, fungi with sausage, and a Cesar salad. The Cesar salad was great - I wanted to have the whole thing myself. Plenty of restrooms - stalls. Do plan to return.

We had an amazing time here at dinner. Even though it was cold, the outdoor seating area was nice…read moreand cozy - it had heaters and a see-through screen. I had the crispy egg rolls and the yellow curry and both were delicious. I also had a piece of the kid's fried chicken and it was really good. The servers were courteous and always on time. I'll definitely be coming back here!

Parking was confusing at first as we didn't want to park at the Caltrain spots across the…read morerestaurant at the risk of getting a citation. Though it was Saturday noon, we found free covered parking at Menlo Center Plaza off Santa Cruz Avenue. True to online postings, this restaurant had vibrant & faux flowery decor. Our large group of 8 was seated in the main dining hall with another large group. The menus of specials and cocktails with colorful F&D photos reminded me of touristy European restaurants. I had the hot Japanese sencha while my wife got the Thai Iced tea served with a crushed iced ball on top. Roti Mataba, Crispy Egg Rolls, Farmhouse Wings and Crispy Calamari were our starters for this gang of eclectic diners. I shared with my wife the Panang Neua (braised beef in curry sauce) and Pad See You which came gorgeously plated with generous servings. We were able to sample the Crab Fried Rice and Tom Kha from our dinnermates. Ruk Na (love you) Platter was the underwhelming dessert combo of Thai Vacation, Sticky Rice (no mango), Chocolate Cake with fresh fruits and a macaron. To be described as IG worthy in the menu wasn't accurate IMO. It must've been an off-day in the kitchen when they were prepping this "leave the choice up to us" plate of sweets. Food was way flavorful than regular Thai restaurants we've been to. The common complaint is the very pricy food. The staff was nice though. They even acknowledged our request for photos. Even with the setbacks, this was a nice lunch with this group.

This place is a hidden gem in downtown Palo Alto. (don't be confused that the door says Curry…read morePizza) I went here with friends for the first time last week and enjoyed it so much! The drinks/cocktails are great with an extensive selection in addition to their willingness to make things not on the menu as long as they have the ingredients. We only had "bar food" (french fries, onion rings, and my friends had wings) but the menu looked really interesting. Next time I will go back for some pizza or other things on the menu. The most unexpected part of the evening happened when they brought out a "cake" made of brownies and candle in it! My friend sneakily told them it was my birthday. The brownie cake was delicious and enough for many more than the 3 of us. Such a great place and I will be back soon!

We were really early for a brunch meet up. So, we decided to find a place for a snack and some…read moredrinks. This place seemed like the one to go to and glad we made that call. It's a bit small but we got some seats at the bar. The wall art was beautiful. They had TVs to watch sports. Then had a good amount of brews to choose from but of course we were there for the hard stuff. We decided to order just a salad. We had a spicy chicken salad and it was really good. Really good portion too. We also had a couple martinis and cognac neat. The bartender/server was very personable and very knowledgeable about liquor. Especially tequila. A nice spot to hang. Would stop by again if in the area.

I ordered the set lunch. Came with a small salad, TASTY!. For the main, eggplant and I added…read moreshrimp with brown rice, EXCELLENT! Vegan Mango Lassi, DELICIOUS! Service was quick, responsive and attentive. There was a brand new clean look to it. I will be coming back to try the tofu dishes.

We came here to celebrate a friend's birthday. The decor is quite pleasant and the tables are not…read morepacked in, which is very nice. The hosts and servers are very, very friendly and welcoming. The food was excellent! It was a tad pricey I would say but perhaps that's because of the location. We tried the tea leaf salad - yum! Maybe could have had a little more lemon juice but was really very good. The samosas were good - reminded me more of the Indian style of samosas rather than the kind I have had at other Burmese places. The beef kebab and dry fried green beans were soooooo good I wanted to lick the serving dishes. Our friends ordered the banana dessert, which I didn't try because they brought out a chocolate pot-de-crème type of thing that's not on the menu but they bring it out for birthdays. PUT that one ON the menu! It was soooooooo delicious! We will be back! Most likely for a "birthday" so we can get that dessert.

Had a birthday dinner here and food was better than expected. 3.75 stars…read more Food 4 Atmosphere 3.5 Service 2.5 Cost to worth it rating: 3 (appetizers ~$20, entrees ~$30-40) Opentableable: yes Return worthiness: sure Highlights: - Duck purse dumplings (moneybags): delightful tasty dumplings. My fave item of the night. 4.75 stars - Garlic cheese bread: pizza format was unexpected. Very cheesy and garlicy in a good way. 4.5 stars - Sausage pepperoni was good with the crunchy doughy sourdough crust. 4 stars - Pork chop tender and flavorful. Good thickness and cooked nicely . Hit of the night 4.5 stars - Poke: pure and stacked w seaweed salad on bottom and wonton crisps on top to eat with. 4 stars - Fish and chips: solid. airy crispy battered pieces of fish. 4 stars - Burrata big cheese round on top of a butternut squash puree. 3.5 stars - Scallops with red curry: mild flavor scallops cooked fine 3.5 stars - Chicken yakitori: basic small skewers but with almost too much teriyaki sauce 3.25 - Group booking: can't do more than 8 online but called and they were accommodating and helpful. They were open to any number of people as long as we have them an accurate final count which I appreciated - Menu: has variety and we ended up going family style so we could try a bunch of things - Location right by Menlo Park train station which is convenient Midlights: - Cocktails were just ok Lowlights - Waitress didn't seem to be experienced and was not around much. She didn't seem to know how to open a bottle of bubbly and a bunch spilled out and looked uncomfortable with a large table.

Recently I went to the British Bankers Club. I ordered the prime braised beef short rib, lobster…read moreroll and truffle mascarpone orecchiette pasta. The short rib was tender and everything on the plate went well together. I loved the Yorkshire pudding! It was soft and had an eggy flavor. The truffle pasta had a very mushroomy flavor that I loved. It gave it an earthy taste. The pasta itself held the sauce well and it was perfectly cooked. I was not a fan of the lobster roll because the lobster did not taste fresh and fell out of the New England roll. Over all, I enjoyed most of the food and hope to go back to give it a second try.

My now wife and I had our wedding reception at el PRADO Hotel and it was an amazing and…read moreunforgettable experience. Right from the get go our on-site coordinators helped ensure that everything went perfectly in the lead up to our special day and on it. We had amazing food and drink for us and all our guests, exceptionally well kept rooms, and an easy working experience for all our external vendors who contributed to our special day. The hotel itself is absolutely beautiful in its design with its Spanish influenced architecture and every room having a little balcony overlooking the intimate courtyard or if its on the outside of the hotel, the downtown Palo Alto area. We honestly couldn't have imagined a better venue for our wedding, everyone had a good time and not a single thing went wrong. My wife and I were even in the penthouse for the weekend, an amazing two bedroom suite on the top floor with not one but TWO private balconies, a jet tub, and a beautiful double sink bathroom with the works. el PRADO made sure that the most special day in my life went perfectly and me and my wife will always remember that.

I had the opportunity to visit the hotel for a Holiday market event and it was beautiful! Connie,…read morethe hotel manager was so sweet and informed us we could roam around a bit to check out the property. There was a yummy charcuterie board and hot bites that were continually brought out on rotation. This was a fun event to network with other creators and shop small businesses. Thank you for hosting El PRADO!