Draeger's is where a quick grocery run casually turns into a special occasion…read more Start with the bakery: the chocolate cake is rich without being over the top--smooth, balanced, and somehow disappears faster than expected. The apple pie leans classic in the best way: flaky crust, tender apples, just enough sweetness to justify another slice. Then the butcher counter shows real precision. Asked for two Wagyu steaks cut to identical thickness, and they delivered perfectly--even cuts so both cook evenly, no guesswork. Of course, that level of quality comes at a price (think ~$58/lb), so this is more "treat yourself" than weeknight dinner. Produce holds its own too. The asparagus was fresh, crisp, and naturally sweet--no stringiness, just clean flavor. You come here for the details--and stay despite the total.

This is the last classic Draeger's there is now that the San Mateo and Blackhawk locations have…read moreclosed because the Los Altos location doesn't carry housewares. This location of Draeger's is much closer to what the San Mateo location used to be. The top floor is mostly cards/party supplies and housewares (though it does look like they have a coffee shop up there) and the bottom floor is the grocery section. They had easy parking right out front and I was able to pick up a chestnut scoring tool and review their small selection of Le Creuset. All in all if you have the option I'd visit this location over Los Altos as it's more robust and definitely more friendly.

Pretty good sandwich, friendly staff. I would definitely recommend Bob's Country Cornerread more

Was in the area and my boyfriend wanted to try this spot out. We both were very hungry and it was…read morelunch time. I told my boyfriend I want the Dutch crunch roll with the sandwich. He came out and said they were all out of Dutch crunch and any bread rolls. Surprised they ran out of bread when it was barely lunch time? He ordered the spicy chicken breast sandwich on sourdough and got a side of the mango habanero sauce. Thought the sandwich was ok. The sourdough bread didn't taste that sour at all. The mango habanero sauce was probably what made the sandwich better. If I lived in the area, then maybe I would try something else but wouldn't make the drive to get their sandwiches.

Just walking into all those smells makes me happy. The people that work there are so informed, and…read moresuper friendly. I LOVE this store. The store is so clean and organized. The herbs there are the best quality!

Stopped by Penzey's in Menlo Park to stock up on a few staples, cocoa powder, Mexican vanilla (it's…read moredelicious and our favorite), pumpkin spice, and a couple of other blends we wanted to try. You can smell the spices as you walk in! The customer service is okay - hence deducting 1 star. For most spices they have, you can smell them as they keep a test container, which was fun to go around sniffing a few that we wanted to check out. The cocoa powder is incredibly smooth and deep in flavor (though hard to sprinkle out of the bottle, not sure why that is), and the Mexican vanilla adds such a beautiful aroma to my coffee every morning. Their pumpkin spice might honestly be the best I've ever had - it's perfect for making it at home without any sugar (I just add a dash to an espresso shot, froth almond milk with a bit of vanilla, and it's perfection). The store is well-organized, easy to browse, and located right in downtown Menlo Park. Plenty of parking in the back. The spices are expensive than traditional stores FYI, but you only need small amounts, and they are good quality.

The Dutch Goose is one of my favorite spots in Menlo Park to grab a beer and some food. The food is…read moreconsistently solid -- the wings are great, the burger is reliable and satisfying, and the onion rings are a standout. Everyone raves about the deviled eggs (I'm not a deviled egg person myself, but they're clearly a crowd favorite). The beer selection is always strong, and pitchers are available, which is a big plus. The outdoor seating is excellent -- both the front area and the back patio, though I prefer the back. Tons of heaters, lots of TVs, and it's a great place to watch a game. The bar itself has a dusty, old-school vibe with a lot of character, which really adds to the charm. Prices are standard for Menlo Park -- meaning high, but pretty much what you expect for the area. Service is okay overall. I definitely recommend ordering inside rather than outside, as the service tends to be better indoors.

I feel like this place has been here for years. I walked in not really knowing what to expect and…read moreimmediately got hit with full-on sports bar vibes. Trophies, little league decor on the walls, arcade games, a pool table, its very nostalgic. There's also a nice outdoor patio if you want fresh air. They've got plenty of beers on tap, plus cocktails and wine. You order at the counter, and there's basically an assembly line of cooks pumping out food. They hand you one of those buzzer things that goes off when your order's ready. Wait time wasn't bad at all. We ordered a 9-inch pizza, a burger, chicken tenders, and a French dip. The food was solid, but nothing crazy. The pizza came out nuclear hot, almost burnt myself haha. The burger was pretty plain. The tenders were decent. The French dip was probably the standout, actually pretty fire. Overall, the food is fine, not bad, just kind of mid. This place is more about the vibe than the cuisine. It's basically an overhyped sports bar with classic bar food. But also a Menlo Park staple to kick back and have a few drinks.

absolutely love yeobo darling & wish there were more restaurants like it in the bay area! it's a…read moregreat spot for date nights. this was my first time trying modern korean-taiwanese fusion, so it was a unique culinary experience! i'd highly recommend making a reservation for evening dinner times & weekends. the service was top notch. the servers were very attentive, constantly refilling our waters & clearing our plates before we even asked. we accidentally dropped one of our chicken liver tartlets before we could try it, and our server immediately helped us get a new one. as for the food, - scallion croissant with rou song (pork floss) butter - this alone deserves 5 stars!! the croissant has a crispy exterior with fluffy, buttery layers on the inside. so incredible. - wagyu beef tartare tartlet - really yummy! the beef is fresh, and this was so good that i wish it was larger - chicken liver tartlet - this wasn't my cup of tea, but my partner really enjoyed it! - lu ruo lasagna - this really grew on me! i didn't like it at first, but there was something about the savory meat sauce that kept me going back for another bite. it's a really creative take on lasagna! i think the wonton wrappers they use are spinach-flavored - yeobo darling kalbi & banchan - the kalbi itself was super tender, but it's really pricey for the amount you get. i also wish there was more banchan. i wasn't a huge fan of the flavors of the kimchi & pickled cucumbers that we got with it, but they did help a lot with cutting the fattiness of the kalbi. - soft serve ice cream - there wasn't anything super unique about this. i'd recommend getting the carrot cake instead

TLDR; For a highly regarded restaurant designed to fuse Asian flavors with a very modern twist; I…read morewas left unimpressed for the high dollar amount. ---- Finally got a reservation for a Friday night for a group of 4. After seeing many reviews and videos online about the scallion pancake, I was very excited to finally grab a slot. When entering, the restaurant is quaint with a modern, minimalist interior. It's very small but def felt intimate. Our waiter was friendly and gave a thorough description of the menu since it was our first time. He was also receptive to our jokes when made especially when I didn't like the drink I ordered (the one with the corn liquor). For the food, unfortunately nothing really stood out to me, except for the somyun. For me, I am not a huge fan of milky things or cold noodles (just a preference of mine), but this was surprisingly the best dish for me as it hit the all or most of my flavor requirements. I think it's the creamy pine nuts that really held it together. Everything else as you can see in my receipt was nothing to rave about. Chicken wings were good but again, it didnt taste unique or told me this was a signature dish - like the reviews or TikToks. Oh and if you want a bowl of rice, it's $6 each lol. Even though the drinks were not to our liking but the staff were nice to take back my original drink and exchange it for the yuzu smash. But even that didn't make up for the disappointment that much. It was just very sour with a little amount - not that I needed more. We were expecting more for an upscale and hard to get place, but for the price you pay, I would not recommend this to anyone I know. Even as a special occasion I must say this was not worth it for me and my friends.

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.

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.

This is a pearl at a medical facility. Wonderful food, staff is friendly and helpful, a quiet,…read morelovely place for family and patients to forget they are in a medical facility.

Delicious food with very attentive servers. The view looking outside is also gorgeous and perfect…read morefor lunchtime.

I LOVE LuLu's and have been to all four of their locations. This Menlo Park locale is one of my…read moretwo favourites of their four stations. The main reason why I rank LuLu's on the Alameda as one of their top spots is definitely because of their venue. The eatery has a full indoor dining room with self-serve salsa bar as well as patio seating with umbrellas at each table, just steps away from the front door. Free parking is also available in the small private lot. I have never visited to find the space dirty or in disarray. I'm not big into chain restaurants nor Americanized ethnic fare, but despite their food being a bit gringo style and DJ's complaint that their Chile Relleno Super Burrito is expensive ($19.00), LuLu's Super Burrito ($13.50 on January 27, 2023, now $16.50) with Albañil (Ground beef, chorizo, bacon, onion & pasilla pepper), traditional red Mexican Rice and refried beans, minus the guacamole is so unforgettably delicious that I keep coming back to satisfy my craving. Yes, I do crave this burrito quite a bit! Their menu also offers a Mini Super Burritos (was $7.25 on January 27, 2023 and is now $8.50) which is an option that you don't see around much anywhere else or at all. I was also able to order Arroz con Leche from here once, which made me happy. Crossing fingers that they will consider adding the creamy dessert as a permanent item on their menu. Service is fair to good. No complaints, but no accolades, either. I do wish that they would stay open later, though.

They have an incredible chopped salad & fish tacos. The service was also great. Will be coming…read moreback!!