The food was amazing!! Julio was even better, if you can sit in his section, DO IT!!!read more

food was amazing ! our server, i think ericelle was amazing ! just so friendly and on top of things…read more! i will be back sometime

Met up with the girls for dinner and it was amazing from start to finish…read more We ordered the Paella Negra, Wagyu Empanadas, Salmon Tartare, and Ceviche, and everything was perfectly flavored. Each dish had its own thing going on, and nothing felt like filler. The service was great, and the ambiance hits a sweet spot -- casual enough to feel relaxed, but with a romantic edge that makes it great for a night out. Even on a Monday, the place was packed, so I'd highly recommend making a reservation ahead of time. Telerific Barcelona is a must-visit in Palo Alto. We'll definitely be back!

We were a party of 8 there to celebrate a birthday. The meal was amazing from start to finish. We…read morehad 6 different tapas, 2 paellas, and cocktails. The stand out tapas were the crab croquetas and the Jamon iberico with the pan con tomate. Both paella mixta and paella carne (special) of the day) were excellent and had the right amount of socarrat. Our server, Carmen D was exceptional. She was attentive and paced the meal perfectly. We never felt rushed. I highly recommend this restaurant.

My husband and I celebrated our anniversary at Teleferic. We've eaten at the restaurant multiple…read moretimes and always adore their food. The ambiance is trendy/modern. They offer options of sitting at a table inside, at the bar, or at a table outside on the rooftop. Each has its own vibe. Since we were celebrating our anniversary, we opted to sit at a table inside. Pulpo Teleferic - This is def my fave pulpo dish in the Bay area. We order it every single time. The pulpo has a lovely char on the outside and the inside is as tender as it gets. While the octopus is the star of the show, the potato cream really sets this dish apart. It's so luscious and delicious that I'd order it as a separate dish if that were an option. We scooped up every last drop. Gambas Al Ajillo - The shrimp were jumbo, sweet and super fresh. They're served in a generous amount of garlicky olive oil and topped with garlic chips. Tip: if you're as eager to try bread dipped in the olive oil as we were, cleanse your palate first. Otherwise, it's hard to appreciate the subtle flavors of the garlicky shrimp infused olive oil. Wagyu Empanadas - This is the only dish we wouldn't order again. It was tasty, but for the price, I'd rather try a different dish next time. The wagyu filling was delish, but I didn't care for the oily looking fried wonton wrapper. The manchego chips were pretty, but I'd eat them separately. Otherwise, they fall off the empanada and the manchego flavor gets lost in the bite. Iberico Paella - Mixed feelings about this dish. I was super excited to try it after our waiter removed the cover with a flourish that accentuated its smokey, nutty scent. It was indeed very tasty, but the smokiness overshadowed any nutty flavor of the Iberico, which was the point. Also, the soccarrat we requested was completely missing. I still thought it was a good dish, but my husband would have preferred a paella with a balance of "surf" and "turf". We'll prob order a different paella next time. (We enjoy the Paella Negra more.) Barceloneta Sangria - I rarely drink, but after the manager poured a sample shot of this sangria into my mouth (yes, you read that right), I couldn't resist ordering a full glass. It was fruity, ice cold and a perfect contrast to the richness of the food. At the end of the meal, we were so stuffed that we were ready to take the check, but the waitress surprised us with an anniversary dessert. I couldn't hear what she said it was, but my favorite part was the nutella-like chocolate they wrote "happy anniversary" with. It was a fantastic end to a fantastic meal, and we'll definitely be back again!

Jaime make the experience incredible very attentive…read more thank you for making us feel like queens and explain everything on the menu

SO GOOD still! Got…read morethree paellas to go and they all tasted really good! Tomahwahk steak was also really good. We grabbed some goodies from the market and took them home.

I placed an online order on Teleferic's website to make paella. When I went to pick up my order,…read morethe staff member first told me that there were two orders with the same name. But when she couldn't locate my order, she insisted that the order had been picked up. She then said, "That's okay, I'll give you the order....you'll have two orders, but that's ok" She later asked to see the email confirmation, which I showed her. With a quick glance, she confirmed her belief that the order had been picked up. But when I read it later, it actually said that the order was ready for pick up. I wanted to correct her, but she had already shifted her attention to help other customers and didn't show any interest in wanting to have a further conversation. I didn't want to make a scene, so I left the store. It was Christmas Eve, and I felt that I was being accused of a crime that I didn't commit. It felt pretty awful.

I absolutely love Tasting House in Los Gatos! I've been a member of their Champagne Club for many…read moreyears, and I've had so many incredible experiences here over the years. It truly is a world-class establishment, with an amazing atmosphere, selection, and hospitality. Curtis is absolutely one of the best attributes of Tasting House - his knowledge, personality, and genuine passion make every visit special. I love this place and look forward to many more years of great memories. Lifelong customer!

All the stars aligned to make this a STELLAR experience. (heh heh)…read moreBeautiful, 75 degree weather on a Sunday afternoon. We came right before 5pm, before the kitchen opened so we ordered drinks while we waited. Husband was very impressed with their wine list, which is a good sign. He was excited to try different wines and it's awesome they offer half pours so he could try more. But oh-my-gosh. GET. THE. SANTORINI. I loved that drink. Milk punch, yoghurt ... it was so refreshing and milky. I felt like I was in south of France or in Hawaii, sitting on the patio with the slight breeze and plants around and quiet atmosphere. It was so yummy, I got a second. This is a big indication how good the drink is because 99% of the time I usually have my husband finish my drink and never order a second one...especially the SAME ONE. But omg, I need to go back to get another. I've been dreaming of it. Service was great. Esp since we were one of the only guests, they tended to us well. It can be easy to forget about the guests on the patio but their cadence in checking on us was good. Portion sizes for the food is quite generous. We're used to octopus dishes coming out really small as tapas, but they gave a lot. And I loved the fried kidney beans that came with it. I liked how the bluefin tuna crudo came in a light oil and not overly sauced or salty. Pork chop ... WOW. Huge portion, we were so impressed. Rich flavors, delicious. Boar pappardelle, daughter did her happy food dance so you know it's good. Al dente and great taste.

Absolutely amazing experience dining here…read more Walking in already feels like you're somewhere else. The live music and atmosphere make it feel like you've stepped into a little piece of Spain. All the tapas were delicious and the squid ink paella was the absolute highlight. The wine selections were great as well and the owners David and Montserrat were very attentive and welcoming. Our server Roy also did a fabulous job and I look forward to coming back to this experience very soon.

I brought a dear friend from out of town to La Catalana, and I couldn't have chosen a lovelier…read moreplace to share with her. I've enjoyed every visit, but this evening made me want to become a regular. The owner helped us choose our dishes, and his recommendations were perfect. We savored everything: the wine, cod, pulpo, langoustine, potatoes, shrimp, sausage, spare ribs, and bread. Every dish was delicious, and every sauce made us want one more bite. What makes La Catalana special is the whole experience. The setting is beautiful and intimate, the live music adds so much, and everyone made us feel welcome. There's a warmth to the room that seems to spread from table to table. We even felt a connection with other guests. It's the kind of place that makes you want to linger, and we did for three and a half hours. Seeing the owner and chef again at the end of the night was a lovely surprise and a perfect ending to an evening that left us both so happy. I can't wait to come back.

We had such a nice, unexpected last minute date night at this rooftop spot! We shared a few light…read morebites--calamari, karaage chicken, and fries--and everything was really good. I also ordered a Scotch Old Fashioned, and it was made perfectly: smooth, smoky, and exactly how I like it. The service was great, and even though it was lightly raining, we were able to sit right by the outdoor warmers and stay comfortable. Great atmosphere, good drinks, and a relaxed vibe--definitely a spot we'd come back to!

This review is specifically for their forced 20% service fee to eat at their restaurant on…read moreweekends. The food was alright, prices were average for WC, the server never refilled our water but they seemed understaff. She was pleasant otherwise. What a low tactical strategy to throw a 20% fee then have the audacity to leave a few lines for an additional tip. This place won't be open for another year at this rate.

Came here with the fam to celebrate my bday - and what a celebration it was. First impression -…read morewhat a beautiful space - LOVED it - so beautiful with the different hanging chandeliers and plants - and the wall paper added more charm. And they have sofa type seating mixed in - so very comfy - like having family over! First thing I do want to mention however - is it's a LONG dinner experience. They tend to do a dish at a time - they don't load up the table with a bunch of dishes. At most you'd have two dishes so given we ordered so much food - it was pretty much a little over 2 hour dining experience. So just be warned. So we started off with fresh oysters - and the reason was due to 1) we love fresh oysters but 2) the sauce sounded interesting - with fermented chilis and curry leaf ponzu. It was a flavor bomb!! Made a huge difference with the difference sauce and a great surprise!! The other ABSOLUTE FAVORITE is their Sesame Leaf appetizer. We opted to share (you get 2 per order and there was 4 of us) because we had the oysters - but now I know the next time - EVERYONE gets their own! It was one of the BEST BITES ever! It's a leaf in a batter that is topped with pomegranate, chickpeas, yogurt, sesame chikki, and cilantro. The texture, flavors, was AMAZING and so unexpected. I love when it's not just the flavors but the textures too!! highly recommend as a starter... And our last appetizer was the Pani Puri (a semolina puff). This is actually one of my favorite dishes and I try to get it if the restaurant offers it. Here's where I think I have a bit of bias. The place I usually go to - offers it with a tamarind juice - here you get it with pineapple-mint and kokum chutney. I don't think I'm a fan of this flavor profile for my pani puri - but I'm glad we tried it... overall it's a delicious bite. We also decided to try their cast iron money bun - and it came with their homemade butter and eggplant chutney. I'm not sure what they cover their bread rolls with but it gave it a nice texture. It was tasty and I'm glad we tried it!! Especially with their soft creamy butter and that eggplant chutney! Perfect vehicle for them!! For our main course we got the Black Cod and Lamb Shank. The Black Cod - WOWZA... It's black cod wrapped in a banana leaf, with spinach & mango masiya. There's a delicious sauce they top the black cod with and it comes with coconut rice!! This was SO GOOD and I could eat the whole thing myself. The Black Cod had the tender decadent texture but those flavors was so different and amazing together. That sauce was very good - the call it "malabar sauce" - went well on top of the coconut rice. And the Lamb Shank was AMAZING as well. That sauce - the nalli nihari sauce, ginger-green apple kachumber was so different and the lamb was tender but the flavor with the sauce was very good. It's served with whey naan. I love that they can take an ingredient and really elevate and make it sing with unique and different flavors and textures!! We were so stuffed we skipped dessert but we ate up everything and I'm so happy we got to try everything we wanted. There's still more on the menu so for round two - next time!!

Visited on a Saturday night around 6pm with a friend, I was able to quickly grab a seat at the bar…read morefor full service. Restaurant was a little busy but still lots of open tables but these filled up as the meal progressed so would suggest a reservation if you do plan to visit. Drinks: Rosa - sweet with a touch of bubbly, slight passion fruit flavor with subtle floral notes Steady Rain balanced and refreshing with a nice creamy foam, slight punch from the ginger Food: Chutney sampler- good, came with 3 types of chutney and eggplant one which was flavorful and more of a spiced stew served chilled, kale was vegetal with a nice creamy note, tomatillo was bright and refreshing the papadam were crispy with a toasty nutty note were great for dipping Ananas pani puri - great, light, tangy and refreshing with a vibrant pineapple water to fill the crispy puri shells really set this apart from others I've tried, tamarind chutney added a bit of sweetness, great contrast with f textures and flavors Lamb Galouti Kebab- good comes with four bite sized canapé, lamb was more of a kofta griddled with a lovely blend of curried spices on top of a small saffron bread with a bit of a creamy cashew sauce and a touch of mint well balanced and worth a try Paneer Kalimirch - solid- very rich and indulgent, house made paneer was a great hearty squeaky texture, yogurt sauce was creamy rich and lightly spiced with a subtle sweetness from the onion, whey naan bread was great for scooping up and soaking up the sauce Service was okay, quick and efficient upfront but getting the check took a bit of time. Water was refilled periodically. Staff seemed knowledgeable about the menu with solid recommendations. Overall enjoyed Ettan, great spot for elevated Indian cuisine, with a nice variety of small and large plates along with solid cocktails as well.

Had a reservation for 6pm and was seated right away after arrival…read more It was our first time at Wildseed and we were impressed. My friend and I shared the mushroom bao, rigatoni pomodoro and corn pizza. Our favorites were the mushroom bao and corn pizza. I really love the use of coconut milk in the mozzarella. We also opted for the peach galette at the end. The peaches were pretty tart but the ice cream complimented it well. Only con we had that night was the AC was blasting and it got pretty chilly towards the end of our meal.

Nice vibe, but the food was just okay…read more I really liked the atmosphere at Wildseed it's a beautiful, relaxed space and has a great vibe. We tried the potato pizza and tacos. The potato pizza had good flavors, but it felt a little too greasy for my liking. The taco was decent, but I wish it had been a little spicier. Having a spicy sauce on the side would have made a big difference. Overall, I enjoyed the ambiance more than the food and felt the service was also really slow. I'd probably come back and try some of their other dishes because the space itself is really nice, but I think the food could have been better.

Sekoya is fantastic. I've been here 3 times and the food has always been stellar. When you go, ask…read moreto be seated with Marley or Kim. They are excellent servers. They helped guide us through the menu and we're really knowledgeable about the dishes. I also had the pleasure of meeting the new chef on my most recent visit, he is passionate and energetic, I look forward to returning to sees what he comes up with next. Highlights: The Beef Tongue skewer, my sister said it was the best she'd ever had. The Embered Scallops, presented beautifully in the shell with a dreamy chili cognac butter A Tie between the Chocolate Tart and the Bread Pudding. Save room for dessert! Honorable: Housemade Parker Rolls ( get the whipped ricotta and mascarpone) Cons: The music can be a little loud in the back room for conversation. (Request the front room or outside for a more mellow experienced) The plastic chairs in the from dining room, they look great, they feel like I'm at a company picnic. (I like to be balanced, no one is perfect) Overall Sekoya is one of my favorite new spots in Palo Alto and I can't wait to keep bringing friends and family there. ( and bugging the chef until he brings back some variation of the Tempura Mushrooms they used to have!)

Heard a lot about Sequoia's happy hour on social media, so I was pretty excited to try it. One…read morething to know off the bat: during happy hour, you only get the happy hour menu if you sit at the bar -- the regular seating area doesn't get happy hour prices. The happy hour menu is slightly different, fewer items, and about a dollar cheaper on most things. The bar itself is pretty nice, good vibes. We got the truffle fries, their hamburger, the Wagyu skewers, and two rounds of drinks. Honestly the food was just really okay -- the hamburger was the biggest miss, the bread was very stale and not moist at all. The fries and everything else were fine but nothing memorable. The drinks were a little disappointing too -- Sequoia's usual drinks are so intricately made and delicious, these tasted like they were on the happy hour menu for a reason. All in all, probably not worth it.