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    Sand Hill Kitchen

    4.5 (118 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Fried chicken sandwich
    Alayna K.

    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.

    Schnitzel - so juicy!
    Stefanie M.

    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. : )

    Chicken Caesar Wrapp
    Pavel R.

    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.

    Table wasn't set unlike other tables. Host never offered napkins either.

    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.

    Cobb salad and fried chicken sandwich. Michael offers to help us split the dish
    Yoyo Y.

    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

    Pho-rench dip
    Melissa T.

    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!

    Delicious!
    Neo Naomi T.

    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!

    Simple Breakfast!
    Darryl W.

    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.

    Thai salad with chicken
    Bianca I.

    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.

    Bodega but not on that other bread.  Super good.  Not sitting on any honey, but it was still messy but yum!

    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.

    Fresh from the kitchen
    George G.

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

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

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

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

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

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