Six stars for service by michael, 5 stars for decor and 4 stars for the food. I came with a girlfriend 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. read more

Great casual lunch spot! My company likes to rock this place a lot and they are always consistently good! 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. read more

Sand Hill Kitchen - thai chicken salad - New American Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Pros: Fresh ingredients, very reasonable prices. Excellent chili. Really good mocha. Really great atmosphere outdoors. Cons: Odd music that is way too loud. So-so coffee. DON'T get the chicken as an add-on to any of your salads. Example: We ordered the Josie's chopped salad and the Caesar salad and made the mistake of adding chicken. The added chicken is in the form of sliced sandwich meat. Very odd texture and very odd tasting. I've never do that again. read more

Sand Hill Kitchen was a great experience with delicious food and I highly recommend. The fries are chef's kiss! Food 5/5 Service 4/5 Ambiance 5/5 read more

Sand Hill Kitchen - New American Near Me - Menlo Park, California

If you're looking for good food... hate to disappoint nothing is prepared with flavor. Very lackluster service experience as well. Host completely ignored my friend and I just to welcome other guests who came after us. Made sure other tables were set before guests arrived, while he sat us a table that wasn't even ready. Never once came to ask how our experience was, while he checked on other tables to make sure they were doing ok. The atmosphere was nice but at what cost. If I could give zero stars I would. This is coming from someone who never feels the need to review, I've never felt as uncomfortable and humiliated as I did here. Host made us feel as if we were outsiders. read more

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4 stars for food! The fried chicken sandwich was a favorite and delectable -- perfectly fried chicken. Fries were also great (we subbed the fries for chips but weren't told it was an extra charge). Fries were seasoned well but not crispy. Unfortunately service was pretty lacking-- we had to find our waitress and when we needed a to go box, it took about 10 minutes before we went to go up and get one ourselves. read more

Sand Hill Kitchen - Fried chicken sandwich - New American Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Great revamp of the previous Quadras Cafe (miss that Juan's gluten free pizza though)... Beautifully updated, outdoor seating, solid menu choices. Parking can be a challenge, so leave a little extra time to drive around the business park (or go during "off hours"). We got the fried chicken sandwich which was crazy generous, the schnitzel (again, huge!) and a side of fries, which I agree with others were the bomb. The prices are typical to MP dining. Service was a tad slow, but the staff were super friendly and accommodating when you got their attention. Laid back vibes, mostly retired and work folks for the lunch crowd. All in all a SOLID place to enjoy lunch indoor or outdoor. Another nice add was we weren't inundated by those damn meat bees (ie. wasps)... might be the restaurant's doing, or just good luck, but inside is always an option if that happens to you. : ) read more

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Solid lunch spot right in the heart of the Sand Hill area. Limited menu of farm to table options. The service was okay and the ambiance was nice. Definitely a lot of PE people here during the lunch hours. The chicken Caesar wrap was filled with nicely roasted chicken sliced thin and the dressing was tasty. Like their homemade potato chips and their fries are thick cut, which I'm usually not a fan of but loved them here. Will be back. read more

Sand Hill Kitchen - Chicken Caesar Wrapp - New American Near Me - Menlo Park, California

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Really hidden and hard to find. could have made things easier with appropriate signage. had the only fish item on the menu which was a seared tuna salad. Salad was okay but tuna could have been a lot better. It was cold and hard and although seared did not taste as expected. Did not expect much service and did not get much - maybe 2 out of 5? Showed us to a table that was not cleaned and only did it when asked. Maybe he was having a bad day? Did not come back to check if dish was okay. Will not be back. read more

My coworkers and I stopped in for lunch, and we were all very pleased with the experience. I ordered the grilled cheese with added bacon, along with a side of tomato bisque. The sandwich was excellent; crisp, flavorful, and not overly greasy. The soup complemented it perfectly, as expected. A classic pairing done very well. The staff was welcoming and attentive, which added to the overall positive experience. read more

Amazing good and service. We ordered Cobb salad and fried chicken sandwich (plus fries). Very delicious with nice ambient. Our server Michael did a great job, we felt welcome and will return read more

Sand Hill Kitchen - Cobb salad and fried chicken sandwich. Michael offers to help us split the dish - New American Near Me - Menlo Park, California

I recently met up with a friend for lunch, and we chose a spot conveniently located just off Highway 280--about halfway between the two of us. What a hidden gem! Tucked away among business buildings, the restaurant sits in a quiet, serene setting that felt like a peaceful escape. Even though it was a warm day, we chose to sit outside, where the shade kept things perfectly comfortable. I had the kombucha, and my friend went with the Vietnamese tea--both drinks were light, refreshing, and just what we needed. For lunch, my friend ordered the avocado toast, while I went with the Mediterranean salad. Everything was fresh and flavorful--we both cleaned our plates! I usually snap a few photos, but we were so caught up in conversation that I completely forgot. I'd absolutely come back. The food was delicious, the service was warm and friendly, and the location, while easy to get to, felt surprisingly tranquil for being so close to the freeway. read more

Excellent food, service and ambience. So quiet and serene. Beautiful space. However, the parking is impossible!

Cute place with good food.Salads were fresh. The waiter was spot-on. We will be back.

Sand Hill Kitchen a great brunch spot tucked away in a business plaza! We came here after work (night shift problems lol) and thought we were in the wrong area at first. The servers weren't very attentive but that didn't bother us at all because we were just there for a quick meal. I was pleasantly surprised by the food. To be quite honest, we almost left because we thought it was an office place cafeteria/cafe. But we stuck around and I'm glad that we did. I had the bodega 2.0 with chicken apple sausage, my husband had the "pho"-rench dip, and we shared a miso tahini cookie. Everything was super flavorful and perfectly seasoned. The miso tahini cookie had the perfect crunch on the outside and soft-gooey inside that we love. Looking forward to coming again for brunch! read more

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I'm a huge fan. Sandhill Kitchen is a true gem. It's such a perfect oasis, away from the hustle and bustle of downtown PA and the commute life! I love the peace and quiet of their space, the combination of sun and shade / outdoor and indoor seating, the healthy and equally tasty menu. I love their use of ingredients and volume. I have yet to try a dish I didn't like. This week, the special was a delicious Dungeness Crab Sando with a side of chips or fries. I've also had the fried chicken as a salad add-on which was a brilliant choice! And their gigantic Tahini Miso Cookie came highly recommended and did not disappoint. I love the ambiance inside as well, and it was super cozy when I last came in the fall. Can't wait to come back! The bathroom is also clean and welcoming. Overall a great place for a casual lunch with your friends, coworkers, parents (the bathroom litmus test passes!), or self. I also noticed that they can seat a big group as well. The parking is probably the only challenge, so I tend to go during slightly off-peak hours. Highly recommend! read more

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Lovely place, great ambiance, amazing customer service, and delicious food! What else should we asked for!!! Happy to recommended it to vegan friends. Great experience!!!! Favorite new place. read more

Menlo Park's best kept secret until now. Located in quiet Sandhill road you can have a delicious lunch. My coworker treated me to lunch and I had the fried chicken sandwich. The chicken was insanely generous, juicy and crispy. It paired well with the lightly toasted buns and crispy taro chips. Service is great, quick and attentive. read more

The food is really good. We surprised because they have big serving. I love that they have unique dish as well that's really tasty. The place is tucked in in a quiet and relaxing location that you would get lost if it'll be your first time. I love the design of the whole resto. The service is good as well. Oh one more thing! I love their matcha!!! read more

Sand Hill Kitchen - New American Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Tucked away in Menlo Park, but we found them! Clean, quiet place with parking in various areas on the property. hard to explain. Food was delicious like everyone said. Presentation was just as good. I read a many yelpers noting the service was lacking and they were chatting amongst themselves. Yeah they were right. hahahaha. But we will be back. I really like the area and food. Oh well. read more

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Excellent food and impeccable service. The pancakes were amazing. Chef Nicoli really know how to elevate food.

If you are ever near the Stanford San Mateo border area, looking for a nice excellent meal, you might want to try the Sand Hill Kitchen. The food is excellent and everything is always very fresh. The location is quiet and super clean. The service is impeccable and while you're enjoying your meal one of the staff will definitely check to make sure you're enjoying your meals. This is a quiet and low-key location with exquisite ambience. If you have not already done so , try it out and please let me know what you think. read more

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Food: 5/5 The thai salad with chicken, the homemade French fries, Arnold Palmer and tahini chocolate chip cookies were all amazing. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is because of the ambience and I think it is a bit overpriced. It would be perfect for a work lunch given the not so cozy vibe. read more

Sand Hill Kitchen - Thai salad with chicken - New American Near Me - Menlo Park, California

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Great spot in Menlo Park, perfect walk from the Greylock Offices. You can mingle with some silicone valley legends and the food is awesome! read more

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Nice setting. Friendly staff. Delicious chopped salad. Convenient. Good for business breakfast or lunch. Looks like VC /business client. Easy to have conversations. read more

Excellent food with generous portion sizes. Everything is top notch. The fries are to die for! LOVE LOVE LOVE. read more

We like to come here not only for the choices of food and drinks. Tyler is always welcoming. He is the best! What is so special is: he understands hospitality and does it with ease, warmth and enthusiasm. Very impressed how he remembers what we like, from our previous visits. He is truly the best. Bravo! read more

This place is a hidden cafe/ restaurant off of sandhill road in a business parkway. I frequent this place for their miso tahini cookies because they're so good. Their food is also good depending on what you get. I usually just get their burger. The fries here are pretty dang delicious too. Something about the small sides, they're all delicious. Also the view from the restaurant is nice and there's a great large outdoor seating area. I can see this place being rented out for an event. read more

Went here for a team lunch. Service was good. Decor is rustic and gorgeous especially this time of year. The acoustics are a bit loud for chatting. Food was good. The fries are amazing - best thing on the plate!!! Like a huge baked potato fry Chicken club was ok. Chicken was really bland which made the sandwich boring. The bacon was good but didn't stand out against the chicken. Bread was a nice soft roll. If I go back, will probably opt for a salad. read more

Lovely setting, friendly and attentive staff, and tasty food at a good value. We will be back.

It was okay. The service was great. The chicken Cesar wrap tasted dry to me. In the end, I felt ripped off for spending thirty bucks on a chicken Cesar wrap, some potato chips, and a glass of iced tea. It was pretty there if you like an office park vibe, I guess. read more

Literally worst food experience. I think maybe it was an off day but my food was inedible and I was served plastic cups and plastic silverware. The service was terrible on top of it all. We just left but it hurt to pay for food we didn't eat at all. Idk how this place has good reviews ?!!?? read more

This place has one of the best salads I've ever had! Their food is super good, including the butterscotch cookie. As a bonus, their staff are also super friendly and attentive. Every time I go there I really appreciate their service. Outdoor area has plenty of shade as well. read more

Great lunch spot but it can be a little difficult to find parking. There is indoor and outdoor seating. It's lively and inviting ambiance. A lot of people work in the area. The portions are large and there is plenty of healthy options. Definitely ask about their daily/weekly specials. I once had their cantaloupe prosciutto salad and it was refreshing. My coworkers split 2 entrees and the servers were accommodating by splitting the food on separate plates. The salads and dessert are tasty! The sandwiches are filling and the bread is fluffy with just enough of an outer crunch. read more

Sand Hill Kitchen - Chocolate chip bread pudding and Miso tahini sesame cookie - New American Near Me - Menlo Park, California

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I went with my dad at opening time and it took unnecessarily long for our order to be taken. The employees were busy chatting rather than paying attention to any customers. I got the breakfast sandwich and it had way too much avocado. All I could taste was the avocado rather than any other element. Would not recommend. read more

Lovely location; service and ingredients. The salads are huge, but honestly, nothing you can't make at home. read more

Sand Hill Kitchen - New American Near Me - Menlo Park, California

This is a great restaurant! It's comfy and cozy with it's small space but has plenty of seating, outdoor lounge space, and an open kitchen! This kind of reminds me of an upscale modern restaurant; I also love their interior decor! My friend took me in to have lunch during our lunch breaks from work yesterday. I had the Bodega sandwich which had this in-house made sourdough English muffin, herb aioli, cheddar cheese, arugula, and egg. It paired beautifully with their hand cut fries which were fried perfectly and tossed in lemon pepper seasoning! These were so good. This is a great place for lunch and will be coming back again! read more

Sand Hill Kitchen - Bodega sandwich - New American Near Me - Menlo Park, California

Quite literally a hidden gem! The breakfast sandwich and club sandwich are amazing. Definitely be sure to order a side of their wonderful fries! The ingredients are truly quality and prices are reasonable. The service is pretty quick and the ambiance is terrific, whether you sit inside or out. read more

Sand Hill Kitchen - Two club sandwiches (left, middle), side of fries, breakfast sandwich (right) - New American Near Me - Menlo Park, California

This place is SO good and I'm surprised it hasn't gotten super crowded yet. I like to come for the fried chicken sandwich -- the chicken is super tender with a crispy exterior. The sandwich also has a sweet sauce (hot honey) that pairs perfectly with the chicken. The fries they have also have a nice seasoning on them. We also ordered the bodega sandwich to try something new--I liked the party but the English muffin was a bit thick for my preferences. They also have delicious pressed juices. I enjoyed my carrot orange juice! read more

Sand Hill Kitchen - Bodega sandwich - New American Near Me - Menlo Park, California

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We came here a little before 11am and were told the lunch menu would be available at 11, so we waited to order the lunch items. I got the Thai salad and my husband ordered the tuna sandwich. The restaurant is located in a business complex off Sand Hill Road. It's very quiet and peaceful. There was ample parking and free superchargers as well. This was a great perk to charge our car for free while grabbing lunch! The atmosphere is lovely - come on a beautiful day and enjoy the patio seating. They have plenty of tables and umbrellas, and a peaceful water fountain as well. I loved my salad. It was one of the best salads I've had in a while! Really fresh ingredients and the dressing was great. My husband liked his tuna sandwich and would order it again. We are looking forward to returning! read more

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