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.

we had a great time when we came for dinner. the food was amazing and the ambiance was great! we…read moredid complimentary valet and our attendant was super helpful and kind! his name was Danny. he pointed us in all the right directions and made sure we didnt miss checking out the VW in the hotel lobby. would definitely come back and recommend to others.

Jose was the best of the best server! I was blown away by his attentiveness and his recommendations…read morefor drink pairings with my meal. The skuna bay salmon was a 15/10... it's the #1 protein I eat, but I've never had anything as good as the salmon served here. Jose recommended the petit chablis for my wine pairing and he was right on the money. For dessert I had the chocolate passion fruit semifreddo, another excellent suggestion. All in all, clearly I'm blown away from start to finish. Vibe was fun and welcoming and loved that I could bring my dog to enjoy this incredible dinner by my side.

I hardly give 5 stars, but Ethel's Fancy deserves it. First of all what I look for in a restaurant…read moreis their personality- are they welcoming, with sincerity ? Yes, Yes, Yes. When I first made the reservation on Open table it allowed me to ask questions.. For each question, I received a personal response immediately from Mickey. He made me feel like I was asking my friend. When I arrived, I saw this tall, striking host walking to hep me. I asked his name, it was Mickey. We exchanged warm greetings, then he showed us to the Chefs Counter. We started chatting like new friends I asked about the chef. He informed me that Chef Scott Nishiyama, has a distinguished fine-dining pedigree, having worked at renowned restaurants including Daniel in New York and The French Laundry in Yountville. Also he previously earned a Michelin star as the executive chef of Chez TJ in Mountain View. I told Mickey I'd love to meet him since I was friends with Daniel. "Of course" he said, and a minute later I'm shaking hands with Scott. I was impressed with his humble, sweet demeanor. And then the food, Stephen, our friendly informative waiter gave us suggestions from the menu - I had no idea snap peas could taste that great. Shrimp was better than Spain. My husband loved the scallop tar tar- not my usual taste but enjoyed watching him love it. We saw a pork chop dish being prepared which looked great so added that to our dinner. Again fabulous. It was wonderful watching how the cooks cared about each dish, plus enjoyed seeing a lovely camaraderie and sincerity from everyone. This is a Restaurant that we will make our home away from home whenever we eat out. That's what I look for in a restaurant with great food. Thank you to everyone at Ethel's Fancy. I will be seeing you soon.. Fondly, Stephanie Herman

Came here for dinner with a coworker. We didn't have a reservation and were able to score a spot at…read morethe bar. Restaurant is very vibey. Low lighting + pretty tiles, super moody and fun to hang around in! Perfect for a date night. Loved the plethora of mocktail options! I found the food to be phenomenal! The dishes had unique pairings you wouldn't be able to find elsewhere. Service was also incredibly kind and helpful. Would come back! [this review was made in connection with a Toast promotion]

Six stars for service by michael, 5 stars for decor and 4 stars for the food. I came with a…read moregirlfriend for lunch for the first time. Very cute place with an inviting layout and feels super clean. We decided to share two dishes - Thai salad with chicken - flavorful and lots of salad. Slightly light on chicken. - salmon salad sandwich. Very tasty - fries divine. Six stars for service as they split the salad and sandwich for us so it's easy to share. So thoughtful. Upon hearing it's our first time gave us a free warm chocolate croissant as well. I don't live nearby but I think my friend who works nearby will be back with her colleagues.

Great casual lunch spot! My company likes to rock this place a lot and they are always consistently…read moregood! There menu isn't huge but they have specialty options that rotate frequently so you can't get sick of it! The indoor seating is nice, but on a sunny day you have to enjoy the outdoor set up. There's great shading from the verandas and umbrellas. The portions are huge for everything but the salads are especially massive. You MUST try the tater tots. They are the best I've ever had. Perfectly crispy and golden, without being excessively greasy. If you get the sandwiches or burgers, you can sub out the fries for free. The fries are good too, but trust me, you will not regret getting the tots.

I'll give the food 4 stars and service 2.5. We went for brunch. Although the restaraunt was…read morerelatively empty, we had to wait for almost an hour. Once seated, it took the waitress a good 10 minutes to come over to our table. When she finallty did, she was going to leave without asking if we wanted to order drinks, we had to call her back. The food took a while also. Not once did she come back to check on us to see if we wanted another drink while we were waiting. She was nice enough, and maybe this is her first wait job, I'll give her the benefit of the doubt. However, we noticed quite a few of the staff were just standing around. Hats off to the person who does their Instagram - they make the place look huge, but it's not. Everyone at the table said their dish was very tasty. You HAVE to try the ftench toast a try. It was absolutely delicious.

This restaurant has to be one of the most elevated dining experiences in downtown San Jose. The…read moreingredients are primarily farm-to-table or imported from Europe based on the chef's search for the finest quality ingredients possible. I was completely blown away by the service. The team moved seamlessly throughout the restaurant, all working together effortlessly -- wiping tables between dishes, making sure drinks were never empty, and offering thoughtful surprises along the way like an amuse-bouche and palate cleanser that made the entire experience feel truly special. The restaurant itself is stunning inside, and the atmosphere was perfect. We had such an intimate and fun date night here. One of my favorite touches was that the chef personally came to our table to introduce several of the dishes, explaining where the ingredients were sourced and how each dish was prepared. We ordered an insane amount of food and were impressed by every single dish. The short rib rigatoni, filet, Brussels sprouts, and patatas bravas were all incredible. We also tried the risotto of the day -- a pea risotto with strawberry balsamic -- which was unique and absolutely delicious.

We've been coming to Son of Wolf for years, and it's easily one of our most reliable go-tos. We've…read moreworked our way through nearly the entire menu... still skipping the burger for now. Our absolute favorite? The vegan tacos and yes, we're not vegan. We always pair them with a side of refried beans and chiles toreados, and it hits every time. What makes this place stand out is how incredibly flavorful and satisfying their meat-free options are. Vegan dishes can be hit or miss, but this is a full on hit. The menu overall is solid across the board. You can pretty much close your eyes, point, and end up happy. Brunch is also top tier. The pancakes are excellent, and the traditional Mexican dishes like chilaquiles and huevos rancheros are comforting, flavorful, and consistently well done. Must try cocktail: the Chapulín. When it first comes out, you might think they brought you a green juice, but trust us, this one will surprise you in the best way. It's made with jalapeño-infused tequila and packs a flavorful punch. Fair warning: if you're one of those people who thinks cilantro tastes like soap, this one may not be for you since it's part of the mix. Service is consistently great. The staff is attentive, friendly, and makes the whole experience feel easy. And honestly, there's not a bad seat in the house whether you're outside, inside, or at the bar.

Omelette was watery because they didn't cook the squash first and drain it. It made the entire…read moreomelette literally watered down. Cooking out the liquid from squash, tomatoes or mushrooms is cooking 101, in my book. Their mole is an American version and not at all a traditional one. Beware. Service and ambience are fine.

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.

Son & Garden feels like stepping into a dreamy garden in the middle of Palo Alto. The entire space…read moreis beautifully designed with floral details everywhere -- it's easily one of the most aesthetic brunch spots in the area. The presentation of the food is stunning. Every dish looks like it was made for photos, but it actually delivers on taste too. The drinks and desserts were especially memorable -- light, fresh, and not overly sweet. It's definitely more of an experience-driven place, so expect it to be on the pricier side. But if you're going for a cute brunch, a girls' day, or content creation, it's 100% worth it. Service was friendly, though it can get busy, so I'd recommend making a reservation. Overall, if you're in the Bay Area and want a brunch spot that's both visually beautiful and enjoyable, Son & Garden is a must-visit.

We came here for a corporate lunch and it turned into such an uncomfortable experience. Our…read morereservation was at 1:00, but from the moment we arrived, the hostess kept repeating that the kitchen closed at 1:30. It was said so many times that the whole table immediately felt rushed instead of welcomed. To make matters worse, we were seated on the outdoor patio during a cold, windy day, and the heat lamps didn't seem to work. Not exactly the best setting when hosting business guests. Even though we arrived on time, menus didn't come until around 1:15, which left us with barely any time to order before the hard 1:30 cutoff they kept warning us about. Then right at 1:30, we were told the kitchen and bar were closed, so no additional food or drinks could be ordered. I ordered the stone pot bibimbap and it missed the mark. The rice should have that crispy texture from the hot stone bowl, but instead it was wet, mushy, and didn't feel like a true bibimbap experience. The most disappointing part was being asked to leave around 2:15 while people were still finishing their food and drinks. Overall, it felt more like we were being managed out the door than hosted. I was genuinely embarrassed to have brought corporate guests here.

Flea Street has been doing farm-to-table since the 1980s, and somehow we had never been there until…read morelast Friday night. Glad to discover it! This place is a cute little neighborhood spot that you might accidentally drive by. They have cute mismatched china plates and a comfortable atmosphere. The food was all 5 stars. We had: Small starter: smoked trout Seasonal salad (we didn't notice it came with meat on it. That was the only bummer--we're pescatarians, so discarded that.) Entrees: Greek islands black cod with wheat berries and veggies; definitely 5 stars Loved the cocktails too. Well-balanced and we appreciated that they weren't overly sweet at all: Pumpkin smash with bourbon Rye manhattan Pumpkin espresso martini I appreciated that the service staff let us know about the automatic 20% gratuity service charge they add to the bill. That worked for us. We will be back!

Came by for dinner the other night and it was a tasty experience. Made a reservation and our table…read morewas ready upon arrival. Parking is available in the private lot or on nearby residential streets. Dining is available either inside the dining room, at the bar, or outdoors on the covered patio. Flea Street is featured in the Michelin guide. Our waitress was phenomenal the entire evening, being very sweet and attentive. She was quite talented too! ;) Meal started off with the complimentary biscuit, served with a side of beautiful butter, salt, as well as a piece of carrot. This was decent as the biscuit was merely lukewarm. The lamb chop as a snack was quite tasty. These were sold per piece and cooked to a perfect medium rare. The farmers salad, dungeness crab cake, as well as the cured trout small plates were all quite tasty. Loved how premium and light the farmer's salad was. The dungeness crab cake was super light and tasty too! The cured trout was excellent with the homemade potato chips! The cioppino was gigantic and perfect for sharing. It featured a ton of premium seafood, from clams, mussels, calamari, shrimp, as well as a couple pieces of black cod fish along with a few pieces of toasted bread! Finished off the meal with an apple galette which was tasty and served with a scoop of ice cream which was surprisingly a touch lacklustre... The meal ended off with a couple chocolate dipped strawberries. ~$130/head after 20% service charge and 3% employer benefits surcharge.

Prompt, friendly greeting; attentive service; crispy artichoke perfection, light, not greasy;…read moreItalian Eggs Benedict a creative twist with parmesan shavings sitting delicately on the hollandaise sauce, ultimately a pleasant tease to the palate. Loved the crusty toast and strawberry jam offering. A beautiful setting with views of the Western hills. I don't approve of the "extra tax". It is petty and not fitting for an elegant establishment. Build it into your food price and spare me the drama.

I am a fan of RH Rooftop Restaurants, and the Palo Alto's location wasn't an exception!…read more The ambiance can't be beat, and their menu offerings is pretty tasty. I ordered my favorite, the Mini Lobster Rolls (topped with Petrossian Imperial Kaluga Caviar and creme fraiche, all nestled in a super buttery brioche roll that had a nice crisp exterior to it; the lobster was fresh and yummy) and the Grilled Shrimp (dressed in lemon, butter, garlic, and Calabrian chilis; comes with 6 large pieces). I also had the Chinese Chicken Salad, which came with napa cabbage, carrots, and fried wontons, dressed in a sesame soy vinaigrette; this usually comes with cilantro, but opted out. Everything came out fresh and tasty, and the staff were attentive and checked-in often. The place does get busy, so be sure to make a reservation! Afterwards, you can peruse and walk through their wonderful galleries of furniture and home decor! +Mini Lobster Rolls +Grilled Shrimp +make reservations