Tldr: Ludwig's cares…read more Ludwig's always hits the spot. The portion is always great in consideration for the cost of the dishes. I've come multiple times, solo, and with friends, and I've never had a bad experience. The service has always been consistent in the way that this establishment always take care of their guests. Every guest around you is always having a good time. This is a key component that you want to experience in a restaurant setting. Masha took care of me today (and multiple other customers at the same time.) I observed and received nothing short of what is expected in a restaurant setting in Mountain View on Castro Street: Quality service, and great suggestions. I think guests sometimes overlook the novelty of being able to enjoy your time in the establishment you choose to dine at. Folks seem to be in such a rush these days. It's nice to slow down and enjoy the sunshine and hustle/bustle of the world around while enjoying a quality meal and some sunshine or indoors while letting the wind sweep your table top. P.s. if you ever have some issues with your experience--talk to the staff. Don't leave a low quality yelp review. It doesn't help anything besides, perhaps, one's self esteem.

Fun beer garden with a nice outdoor area, a popcorn machine, Happy Hours, and trivia on Wednesdays!…read moreI arrived with my gal pal during happy hour to snack on some bites and have a beer. It was a sunny day and the weather was beautiful (but slightly hot), luckily we got a table as there were reserved seats around us. For happy hour, we got their happy hour sampler which included, 2 spaetzle cheese balls, a pretzel with sweet mustard, pickled veggies, and a cheese sausage/brat wrapped in pastry dough. We also ordered some jager fries (fries with mushroom gravy/jager sauce, cheese, and green onions). The wrapped sausage was the standout! We also ordered two half liter beers - I love the selection of German beers and local beers. This being a biergarten, of course we went German. Overall, a beautiful way to spend an afternoon! I would definitely try non-happy hour menu items and try to make my way down their beer list.

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.

State of Mind Public House and Pizzeria is a great spot. We arrived around 5 PM on a Saturday and…read moreit was already packed, but we got a high-top near the door. It is a scan-the-code-and-order-yourself kind of place, which made ordering easy. I left a $10 tip, though the staff mostly delivers food and cleans up after you. I am doing Dry January, so I skipped the beer, but they have a nice selection and probably some wine as well. For food, I tried the Winterland salad with greens, sweet potato, winter citrus, ricotta salata, pistachio, and citrus dressing. The big surprise was the sliced kumquats. They were delightful and really made the salad. For pizza, we had the El Blanco with evoo, garlic, mozzarella, spinach, ricotta, red onion, and balsamic. I loved it. The Rocket Man had mozzarella, onion, arugula, Valley Ford Estero Gold, evoo, and lemon. I enjoyed it, though I would have liked larger pieces of potato and a bit more arugula. Still, both pizzas were very good. The atmosphere is lively, a bit noisy and chaotic, and they have a family-friendly arcade area in the back (didn't look too closely at it). Overall, I really enjoyed the food and that is why I am rounding up to 5 stars. Creative, tasty, and worth checking out.

Service is very quick and courteous. Ambiance was fun. Ordered French fries and a Meyer lemon…read morelemonade. While fries were good, lemonade was tasteless. Will return and try the pizza next time

They had different options to order from and for the burgers, you are able to order them with…read morelettuce instead of a bun if you would like. I ordered the Guaco Burger and I did not know chips were included when ordering it, which was a nice surprise for me! They have both indoor and outdoor seating. My friend ordered the Cheesesteak and she said it had great flavor.

Glad I came, want to try more…read more It's a sports bar, which honestly doesn't appeal to me. But, we need local food and quick and a Gluten Free option and this fit the bill. First, I like the glass. There are stained glass windows at the front and in the ceiling that add beauty and character. It was order at the counter, seat yourself, and pickup your own food. This made it faster, which was appreciated. The chicken burgers feature thighs, not breasts, which means someone here has a brain. THANK YOU! They did had Gluten Free buns available, too. Thursday night, it was noisy but no judgement. Husband got mushroom burger, came with chips. Enjoyed. I got a bacon bbq chicken burger. Decent. Gluten Free buns tend to crumble and that's life. Came with chips. We also ordered a side of bacon and cheddar fries. I thought they were stale, sadly. Like they were made from old fries and then cheese added or created as held until ready. There is a large outdoor patio that looks dog friendly. I think we should try this place again.

Love shopping at Whole Foods, and then able to go and relax at the bar with something freshly…read moretapped to chat with the regulars before going home to unpack. The service is always great, Alyssa always has solid recommendations.

Love this place. Inside a whole foods market, So you can take your food to the bar and eat it…read morethere or order off their excellent taproom menu. Loved the roasted cauliflower and Brussels sprouts. They have good beer is on tabs and you can also see the current menu by going on Untappd. Brian is a good bartender as is Eric. The cook is great - gets your food done to perfection and out fast. Lots of big screens here with games on going fun place to hang out in general even if you don't want to watch TV Gotta say I really the bartenders here. Eric, Brian, Christian are awesome.

Great little place next to Levi stadium and the GAC Amtrak and ACE station…read more I had a couple hours to burn waiting for a train. I we pleasantly surprised by this place. Had a great out door patio. The tri tip sandwich was amazing, came with fries and had a nice beer selection on tap. Very friendly staff; although this was a quiet place to get some work done I'd like to go back for a game.

First, the outdoor space here was amazing. I think it would be perfect for a post work get…read moretogether. They had some outdoor activities like a large jenga and cornhole space. I came with a colleague for lunch, I ordered the birria tacos and she ordered the tinga chicken nachos. The birria had an interesting smoky sweet taste to it, so did the consume. Was not particularly a fan. The nachos were decent, chicken had good flavor, but there was something different about the cheese. The chips were prefect, they were nice and thin and crispy, not hard and crunchy like most places. Might come back for drinks, maybe try other things. Service was friendly.

We reserved this place for Friday night dinner as we were craving Italian. Our server was kind, and…read morelet us choose our table. They served bread and dip which was good and the olive garlic dip was very tasty. Drinks were good 9/10 Main course was good 9/10 Desserts were good 9/10 Flavours were good and food was fresh and satisfying. I will go again but probably second half of the year. They charge you for takeout boxes and bread which used to be complimentary.

Decent service, okay food. This place is easy to make a reservation for a large group…read more For appetizers, we got the bruschetta. This was good and 2 orders was enough to feed about 10 people with one slice each. The server did take away the leftover pieces without asking if anyone was going to eat it though. For the main dish, I got the Penne con Pollo. The dish was a bit bland in my opinion and was not really memorable. My dish was one of the last ones to come out and before it came out, a server had come around with a bowl of parmesan, offering it to those who already got my order. However, since I got my dish after, I never got the chance to ask for parmesan. For dessert, I got a slice of tiramisu, which I also thought was okay. There was uneven amounts of lady fingers (took a photo of the better side but the opposite side was mainly just cream). Probably could use a bit more dusting of cocoa powder as well. I did feel that the service felt a bit rushed and disorganized (such as forgotten utensils), though it may have been a one off day.

Great local independent English style pub with amazing selection and knowledgeable staff!read more

Just came here for drinks after dinner. The menu leans heavily toward beer - I ordered a…read morecosmopolitan (which they had on tap) and my friends got IPAs. The indoor area was small and packed, so we opted for the patio instead. Worth noting that outside has no heating and the lighting is pretty dim.

This is my favorite KBBQ spot out of all the places I've tried in South San Jose. I usually go for…read moreeither the beef or pork combo, and they never disappoint. The banchan are amazing some of the best I've had, especially the japchae. Everything is cooked perfectly by the staff, and the meat is incredibly tender, practically melting in your mouth. The service is great and very attentive. It is a bit on the pricier side, but it's definitely worth it for a special occasion.

Came here on a Saturday night with a group of four and were seated right away, which was a great…read morestart. We ordered the large beef combo, which included a variety of meats, shrimp, a choice of soup, and a small bossam. It also came with a ton of banchan, salad, and a variety of sauces. All of the meats were high quality and flavorful. The bossam was especially delicious, and the soup was a nice compliment to the meal. The staff also cooked the meat for us, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The service was attentive throughout the dinner, and the restaurant had a great vibe overall. I'd highly recommend checking this place out if you're in the mood for KBBQ!

I love coming here as the ambiance is great, the prices are super reasonable, and food tastes…read moregreat. I've tried both the Fresno Fig burger, as well as the fish tacos here. Definitely liked the tacos more, but the burger was also great. They have good choices for their kids menu as well. I loved the fact that one of the side options for their kids meal was mixed fruit. Strawberries and pineapple -- the kids loved it plus it was a healthier option over fries. Win-win. Oh and I also tried their dragonfruit cocktail and that was also SO good. Will defs be ordering that again.

Came here with a friend after seeing a movie and all we were really interested in was grabbing…read moredessert and libations. The service was great. It happened to be St. Patrick's Day and we were seated immediately. Our server was super sweet and more than happy to give me a recommendation when I asked what dessert I should get. The restaurant itself is pretty dimly lit, but we opted to sit at the window where there was plenty of light from the street and fresh air to be enjoyed. The Bourbon Barrell Cake was delicious, but I wish the scoop of ice cream that came with it was more firm. I like a thick, creamy ice cream that you can bite into. I would definitely stop by for a full meal next time.