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    Annabelle R.

    The los altos lemonade and pomegranate fizz were semisweet and delicious drinks, my fave being the former, but they were both good. Got to sip on these lovely cocktails and enjoy some good company while listening to live music as part of Los Altos First Friday. Service at the bar was standard and sufficient, and the atmosphere was noisy but full of energy inside the State Street Market food hall this past weekend, with bar seating not too difficult to find around 7pm.

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    Angie K.

    Glad to have a bar in this food court area. The Los Altos lemonade is very good. One of their signature drinks. Nice staff and lots of selections available.

    C J.

    Such a beautiful area. The bar is located next to several spots to eat. There was live music. All the bartenders were very friendly.

    SWEET POTATO FRIES ketchup, vegan green harissa dip, smoked sea salt $7@MURDOCH'S Los Altos CA Fri 1/7/22

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    Total absolute ripoff when this establishment charges 4 times the retail amount for a bottle of red wine with basic service at best.

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