This is a comfortable country diner, decorated with lots of interesting artifacts. We ordered vegetarian omelette and eggs benedict. The spinach and roasted tomatoes that were used in the omelette and eggs benedict were both premade mashes instead of freshly prepared spinach and tomatoes. This was a big disappointment. They definitely lowered the quality and expectation of the egg dishes. The stand-out of both the dishes was the roasted (fried) potatoes. They were well-seasoned, crispy and powdery starchy at the same time. Prices were on the higher side. read more

Had lunch outdoors. When ordering at the window, the woman taking orders was very helpful. I was interested in the Crispy Chicken Salad, but didn't want the breading. I was going to order a different salad but she offered to substitute grilled chicken for me. Perfect! Our orders didn't take very long. My salad was good sized, and especially liked that it wasn't drenched in dressing - just enough to keep it moist, and it allowed the other flavors to come thru. LOVED the combination of the crunchy almonds, the sweetness of the chopped dates, the tender leaves of lettuce, the creaminess of the goat cheese against the tangy dressing. The only item that didn't suit me were the cherry tomatoes - usually I love them, but they didn't work for me In this salad - easy enough to ignore them though! Spouse had the Mushroom Rueben Sandwich, which he devoured. I had a few of his fries, which were tasty and crisp. Would definitely recommend - it was a gorgeous afternoon, and the umbrellas were well placed since it got hot. read more

Buck's - Mushroom Rueben Sandwich - American Near Me - Woodside, California

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Good place for taking the family out for lunch in Woodside hills. Pizzas look good but the dough can be tastier.

It took me a few times to "get" this place but now that I have, I love it. I love the kitschy decor, I love the retro salad with iceberg lettuce and other tasty things like garbanzo beans and the best garlicky dressing, and I love that this is my favorite burger almost anywhere. Sesame seed bun, add avocado and have a cup of chili too while you're at it. Sometimes I go in the other direction and get the artichoke stuffed with crab. A fun place for lunch after browsing at Emily Joubert, the upscale gift place a few steps away. read more

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Good ambiance, friendly staff, good food! No waiting line. Inside and outside seating is great option. Good location off main road 84.

I got lunch here it was pretty good. Not a to of vegan options but i liked what i had.

You can see it from the side of the road. It's in a plaza with other shops with shared parking lot. Parking for weekend brunch is very difficult to find. Come here more for the the quirky diner vibes than the food. Food was ok. It came out hot and well cooked, however nothing stood out for me and it was very overpriced. Lots of flies and bugs when seated outdoors, constantly had to swat them away from my food and drinks. They do have picnic tables so great for large groups. read more

Menú for breakfast was limited but enough to pick something out. Strong coffee, good looking shakes. Overall priced a little high but I guess it's California. Attentive waiter, interesting items displayed throughout the restaurant. I had the Ranchero Bowl with avocado and the $3 for avocado was not worth it. It was just ok. Little Buck plate was enough but the amount of potatoes served was not enough. Side order of potatoes for $6 was not worth the price but they were good and crunchy. Overall just ok, came pre-Covid but it was closed so just wanted to try it out. read more

The server and manager told me they do not have a no protein option (no chicken) for the Fettuccini Alfredo. I was that the last 3 times I have been there, the servers all confirmed that there was now a no protein option for both the Chinese Chicken salad and the Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo. But the manager even called the owner, (supposedly) and said that they told him this time only they would reduce the bill for no chicken. ($3) The money end foes not bother me but wasting food I will not eat bothers me a lot. Up until recently Buck's has had NO vegetarian option. If you opted to have the protein withheld you were still charged full price. When I heard that they had now had a no protein option I praised them. It now opened up their menu options to include vegetarian options. Me, I am not vegetarian but sometimes just do not the meat. But now the stance of Buck's is pretty much no vegetarian option. They sure do not care about offering dishes that will please ALL their customers. read more

An iconic institution! It's enough that the space is beautiful and ornate! Add to that the kind wonderful staff. The warm cozy atmosphere. And the surprisingly delicious food. I think their pizza beats Delfina. Their tacos beat lulus and Tacolicious. And they are the only ones who have big hearty salads.. Top it off with a chocolate shake and you are golden!! read more

Practically a staple and a place of Silicon Valley lore! Outside dining is plentiful and even on a Wednesday afternoon for lunch, the parking lot was completely, totally, and thoroughly jam-packed. The downside is that service can be a little slow (but there's also a labor shortage) and parking is scarce. Other than that, great food! read more

I've eaten at Buck's many times over many years but this visit hit new lows for food, service, and bathroom cleanliness. My elderly companions both ordered the Seafood Stuffed Artichokes, which were so undercooked that the leaves were inedible. It took the server more than 20 minutes to check back and ask how the meals were. When I told the him the artichokes were undercooked and too tough to eat, he said "oh, sorry." then disappeared for another 20 minutes. I had to go to the hostess to ask for a spoon to scrape out the seafood for my companions and for extra napkins as they made a mess trying to pull apart the tough greens. I went to wash my hands and discovered one of the bathrooms was out of TP and the trash can was overflowing all over the floor. I returned to the table to find that the double espressos we'd ordered had arrived without spoons, or sugar, and one of the espressos had been spilled all over the saucer during delivery. I pointed this out to the new server who had taken over our table (after the first guy vanished). She simply handed over a setup from another table with sugar packets, and took the saucer away, leaving the drippy cup on a napkin. She never brought the spoons, or the replacement saucer. I had to pull place settings from a nearby table so my companions could stir in the sugar with knives, and I could wipe the spilled coffee off the table. On third request, someone else brought a new saucer and allowed that she could replace the espresso (too little, too late). We were celebrating the 90th birthday of an elderly friend (mentioned in the reservation, to the hostess, and when we asked for dessert menus). We even asked for a candle on the dessert she ordered. Although the server acknowledged the request, she did nothing to honor it. But in the end, I was handed a $120 bill for three people, full charges despite the issues we had called out (and not even a courtesy dessert for the birthday girl). The server even had the gall to pre-set an 18% tip on the credit card machine then stand right over my shoulder to see if I'd change the tip rate as I signed the receipt. I didn't ask for a manager to complain because it would have embarrassed the birthday girl who doesn't get to go out much. I hope she will forget the bad food and worse service. I will not. read more

Buck's - Final bill - American Near Me - Woodside, California

One tip to start out with, is make sure that you are leaving enough time to find a parking space. The parking lot across the street is a members only parking lot with security guard. For the best thing to do is go into another parking lot or hit the back and wait for about 5 to 10 minutes for someone to leave. Another thing too is that the outdoor seating is super crowded and the indoor seating is plenty fine with lots of great booth seating with some great window views. The bloody Mary's are to die for! Here's a picture of a beautiful bloody Mary's that you can get this lovely establishment. I'm definitely gonna go back and I'm gonna have the eggs Benedict with a beautiful side salad and he's amazing looking crispy potatoes that go with it. I had a Ranchero Bowl and it was ok. The waiters and waitresses are working super hard and right now with limited supplies, you might not get everything you want. Please make sure to tip your waiter and waitress appropriately since much of the limited inventory is not their fault. read more

Buck's - Bloody Mary at brunch time on Saturday - American Near Me - Woodside, California

Great central locations with great people and services! Highly recommend anybody who likes a great place for business or personal breakfast/lunch/dinner!!! read more

Came here for brunch a few months back but never got around to writing a review. We loved their revamped menu! We got the Eggs Benedict, Fish Tacos, Fried Chicken Sando, Mac n Cheese, and Brussels Sprouts. Everything came out quickly and the food was great! Not amazing, but definitely up there. The milkshakes here are really good too. There's also plenty of outdoor seating (with umbrellas too for shade) and the wait times usually aren't bad. We got here around 11am on a weekend and only had to wait less than 10 minutes. read more

Buck's - American Near Me - Woodside, California

This is super easy. Most every time there I order the club salad. It's tasty and is always of a highlight of that day's food. Great service and friendly staff! read more

Drop everything that you're doing and head over to Bucky's for the most delectable french toast you've ever had in your life! It's feasting to the eyes and the stomach; I had to take multiple pictures to save this image in my camera roll. The french toast is soft and fluffy and is speckled with what tastes like candied oranges, the granola adds a nice crunch to the soft brioche bread and it is drenched with whipped cream and powdered sugar. It is the french toast of my dreams read more

Buck's - Granola Crunch French Toast - American Near Me - Woodside, California

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Love this place for breakfast or casual dinner. Everything is good! I like the French onion soup, tuna melt and many others!

Ambiance food location who wants more? Always friendly parking abundance. A history spot in the many years of its existence!

This is THE place to take visitors. Menu is diverse so something for everyone. The place chock full of random things, entertaining young and old. They have a paper to do a scavenger hunt too. I've been going here for years and just couldn't imagine the world without Bucks in it. read more

I've been going to and enjoying Buck's for more years than I can remember. It's a place to enjoys visual overload for the eyes and delicious food for your mouth! It's popular so I always make a reservation - arrive on time - and sit back and enjoy my day a bit more than usual. It's All Good!! read more

Buck's has a great decore and I had a killer smash burger. The service was excellent.

This place is so good there coffee cake is the best when we ordered the food came 2-5min after the food is so good the service is the best they sat us down right away no wait they took our order and they got us covered with the food they then they gave us the he check and they were so nice to us and made sure that we were served and took care of read more

Fantastic spot. Charming, good food, good drinks, and very friendly staff. The decorations are also very unique and they have a cute scavenger hunt for kids to complete. read more

Boy has this place gone downhill. The food we were served could have been from Dennys. The bathroom smelled like urine. This place at one time ruled. The talking buffalow, unique and large portions... bummer... read more

This is a cute place! The food is amazing it was hard to make a decision on what to get. I got the half sandwich with a cup of soup it was really filling. Had the crab and cheddar melt with the clam chowder. It was delicious! My boyfriend got a bloody mary and an open face chili burger it was yummy too! read more

Buck's - Bloody mary - American Near Me - Woodside, California

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A fun place for meetings. Always entertaining to see what's on the walls. The kids scavenger hunt is fun for adults as well.

I've been looking forward to try this place as it's a Silicon Valley legend and it boasts eccentric and eclectic decorations. The inner decor is indeed fun and I took a self-guided tour as I waited for the food, the kids are having fun playing scavenger hunt as well. Foodwise, it's traditional American fair, I tried the impossible burger for the first time, it's quite interesting. As I came on Saturday night, diners are mostly Woodside locals: family and senior citizens. It's not exactly the SV vibe I was expecting. It's a fun experience after all. read more

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We love Buck's. We have been going there for over 25 years with friends and family. Now our Rotary Club of Woodside/Portola Valley meets there twice a month for happy hour. We are always greeted with a friendly smile by the host or one of the owners. We enjoy the excellent food and attentive service. We highly recommend Buck's to anyone who happens to be in the area for lunch or dinner or anything in between. read more

Lots of eye candy (Cool objects and toys from the past) in this restaurant. The service is fantastic and quite attentive to your needs. Of course what makes this place even better is the delicious food. A nice place to go with friends -- It's a bit on the loud side; however, that's what you'd expect from such a restaurant that encourages socializing. :-) read more

Stopped by late Sunday afternoon and there was plenty of choice in seating and parking. Large outdoor area had good options for sun and shade - great for an afternoon beer and long lunch. While the menu is shorter than in the past, food and service were both great. It was a fun trip down memory lane. The eclectic decor is just the same!!! read more

Bucks has a few good things going for it, mostly a reputation and a fun breakfast scene. It was an ok value for the area. Sadly the legendary milk-shake is no more. For 30 years you could get a monster milkshake+ the blender can. Now, we'll not even close. read more

Buck's - Good old days vs new - American Near Me - Woodside, California

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So I don't think you can comment on the business owners comment about your rating , so I'm going to write a review. The owner is a smart mouth, and made fun of my wording. My phone auto corrects me all the time. The word was supposed to say or, but it corrected me and put our. The owner thought it was funny to rate my English and Grammar a one star. This severely ticked me off. Sorry you don't like my review, just trying to warn people of how gross, and disgusting this place is. read more

Jenna our server was AMAZING!! So sweet and customer service savvy. We will always ask for her when we come to Bucks!!!

I used to talk about Buck's as a must-see place for out-of-towners. Now I think it has become complacent, a tourist trap, and a rip off. Today I stopped by to pick up a milkshake to go. I checked the web site on the way there, and it listed "HUGE MILKSHAKES OR MALTS" for $8.00. With Buck's reputation, and generous breakfasts I previously experienced, I was expecting something big and unique for that price. It ended up being the same size as a medium coke at McDonald's. And they charged me $9.00 for it. When I enquired about the discrepancy, they shrugged at me saying the web site's not up to date. I didn't insist, but you'd think they'd do a gesture and make it right. The shake was actually pretty good (not exceptional), but I felt cheated by the false advertising and lack of caring by the staff. I will no longer be singing Buck's praises. read more

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I haven't been here for over 30 years. I forgot what a fun atmosphere it is. Great memorabilia covers the walls and ceilings. But the ambience isn't the best part. The food is delicious and well priced, especially with it being located in the tony Town of Woodside. Waitstaff was friendly and attentive, too. Gotta go again! read more

I placed takeout order for specific time so I arrived and the order wasn't ready. I had to wait 10min for it. Then when I looked inside the bag there was different drink that I ordered. I asked about it and they informed me that they are out. So I asked why put on the menu and let ppl order it when they don't even have it? She only said sorry. Sooo disappointed!!! read more

Good food, friendly servers and very cool decorations inside. Also has a nice outside seating for our sunny warms days. But take a minute to go inside and look the decorations is something unique. read more

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Above average diner food at above average prices. Buck's is a "historical landmark" in Woodside famous for meetings that were had and their kitchy, unusual decor which is plastered all over their walls, ceilings, and tables. The food is on the expensive side (my filet mignon sandwich was $21) while being incredibly mediocre. I'm not really sure why anyone would pay this much for sub-par food except that there aren't many brunch options in the area and Woodside Bakery (next door) has 1+ hour waits. The food is edible but expensive and not worth visiting. read more

Buck's - Club sandwich - American Near Me - Woodside, California

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Amazing food, healthy, tasty, fresh and delicious! The staff are a delight and incredibly attentive and friendly!!! read more

Buck's - Ambience is fantastic - American Near Me - Woodside, California

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