Selby's is my go to for a treat! I have never been disappointed. The food has been amazing each time. On different occasions I've had the Caviar Chips and Dip. Tuna Tartare. Steak Frites. Herb Crusted Lamb. I'm looking forward to relishing more. lol The wine list offers a wide selection that I've enjoyed trying. The staff is knowledgeable, conversant and friendly. A nice balance. I usually go to the bar which is warm and cozy, with a welcoming upscale atmosphere. A perfect spot for a treat. read more

Selby's - Herb Crusted Lamb done perfectly medium rare. With a glass of Barolo. Gotta love a Nebbiolo! And a popover for scooping up the Au jus. - New American Near Me - Redwood City, California

Selby's offers an American continental cuisine, and we were curious in checking this restaurant out due to them having 1 Michelin star. Overall, our dinner tasting was enjoyable; we chose: +White Asparagus 'Oscar' - prepared with dungeness crab, jidory egg jam, and a bearnaise sauce +Petrossian Caviar Service - served with jirdori egg jam, creme fraiche, and pickled red onions; you have an option from Royal Baika, Royal Daurenki, Tsar Imperial Ossetra, or do a flight; go for the flight to get a good sampling of it all! +the Pan-Roasted Pacific Black Cod - with lentils du puy, king trumpet mushrooms, and beurre roughe +the Petit Filet - 7 oz; with swiss chard, crispy artichokes, black olive tapenade, and puffed rice +the Passion Fruit Tart - with swiss meringue and preserved kumquats +and, the Cremeux de Citeaux - with local strawberries, marcona almonds, and an olive melba toast Everything was plated well and aesthetically pleasing; we enjoyed the caviar service and the desserts the most. Service was attentive and efficient; the restaurant itself is dim-lit, with dark wood and leather features. The seating was comfortable. +tasting menu +reservations accepted read more

I went here with my wife and we both ordered the Flannery Ribeye. Unfortunately, even though we asked for medium rare +, my wife's came out well done and mine was *maybe* slightly better at a medium well. We pointed this out to the server who offered us complementary ice cream, but we turned that down because we had already ordered the chocolate cake and creme caramel. We could have asked for the steaks to be redone, I suppose, but I've never had to do that before and we couldn't delay getting back home to our kid anyway. I'd say the rest of the meal and service was solid, but it's hard to give a great review when the main course fell so short. Honestly, I just expected more from an almost $600 dinner at a Michelin star restaurant. Maybe we'll give it another shot and see if this was just a one-off. read more

We went there because of the chase SR card credit. Reservation is easy but parking is not. Either valet parking or street parking if you are lucky. Inside atmosphere is nice. However, I feel like there are many people and it's a bit loud for the dinner. Overall, service is good, food is not that special but still taste delicious. read more

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ANOTHER DELICIOUS MEAL HERE ON EASTER. Rubel delivered the best service and food was on point, as expected. We got to sit upstairs and it was very cozy! read more

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With its elegant, old-school luxe environment, thoughtfully prepared New American cuisine, and impeccable service from start to finish, Selby's 1 Michelin star is indeed well-deserved. Of particular note, we asked the talented sommelier to create custom wine pairings for each dish, and he hit it out of the park without bankrupting us. ;) Pro tips: 1) take advantage of the complimentary valet parking to avoid neighborhood complications, and 2) don't hesitate to inform the restaurant staff if you're celebrating a special occasion as they will go all out! Our party of 2 enjoyed every bite of the following 3-course prix fixe menu options, with certain items carrying a reasonable surcharge: HANDMADE AGNOLOTTI Slowly Cooked Duck, Beurre Monté, Crispy Parsnips YELLOWFIN TUNA TARTARE Shio Koji Vinaigrette, Potato Chips RACK OF DURHAM RANCH VENISON Coffee-Glazed Fairytale Pumpkin, Natural Jus BEEF WELLINGTON (we added Broccolini as an extra cost accompaniment, and our gracious server threw in Truffle Fries as a bonus) SPICED-APPLE TART Hazelnut Frangipane, Dulcey Chocolate Ganache MIDNIGHT CHOCOLATE CAKE Salted Caramel, Fudge Sauce read more

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Large dark interior in what looks like an old converted home. Felt a lot like a high-end steakhouse. Service is top-notch and very attentive. The food is rich and dense - you won't leave hungry! Definitely don't fill up on the delicious bread! Everything I tried from truffle fries, tuna tartare, beef wellington, chocolate, cake, was delicious and meticulously prepared. Free valet parking so easy in and out! read more

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this meal was absolutely phenomenal. one of the best fine dining restaurants i've ever been to and outstanding service. we ordered from their dinner tasting menu; which for starters we got the handmade agnolotti & yellowfin tuna tartare, for the entree we got the beef wellington, and as for the dessert we got the midnight chocolate cake. we also ordered from their a la carte menu and we got the steak frites. each plate they brought out was so delicious; my favorite was the steak frites. the steak was tender and paired well with the herb butter. 11/10 so so good. read more

Selby's - Midnight Chocolate Cake - New American Near Me - Redwood City, California

Selby's is a Michelin star restaurant and honestly one of the more affordable ones you'll find in the Bay Area. Just keep in mind the food is more on the traditional American side - think elevated comfort rather than the super intricate or elaborate dishes you'd see at some of the Michelin spots in SF. The base menu is reasonably priced, but if you're adding wine and going for the supplemental dishes like we did, it can add up more than you'd expect. Parking can be tough, so if you have a later reservation I'd suggest doing the complimentary valet. If you are one of the first few seatings, there may be street parking within a block or so. As for the inside, it is on the darker side but it is nice and they have music playing in the background. Service was great - we had Stanley (I believe that was his name). He gave us good recommendations for white and red wine pairings based on what we chose for our appetizer and entrees. There were some specials going on the day we dined, which made the overall meal more enjoyable - they had lobster ravioli (+$10) and veal filet/striploin (+$16). I was also able to taste some of my wife's petite filet - it was good and the filet was quite tasty but it was definitely slightly chewier than my veal. My veal sauce was also better as there was truffle in it. I wasn't the biggest fan of the veal sides though, as it was farro and asparagus compared to the mushrooms and potato with the filet. Dessert was great though. We got the sticky toffee and the midnight chocolate cake. Sticky toffee was moist but still had a slight chew to it. The cranberry orange compote was interesting, but can't say it's my favorite combination. Chocolate cake was very moist and not too sweet, and was a pretty big slice as well. This was great. One thing worth noting - we did not receive an amuse bouche, despite noticing that the tables around us did. We weren't celebrating a special occasion, but we did order 4-5 glasses of wine and both supplemental dishes, so it was a bit surprising to be passed over. Not sure if there's a specific reason for it, but something worth noting.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

Selby's - Veal - New American Near Me - Redwood City, California

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We had a great dinner at Selby. It has that old-school, fancy restaurant vibe -- dim lighting, a cozy fireplace in the dining room -- the kind of place that feels special without trying too hard. The menu is a $125 fixed price and includes an appetizer, main, and dessert with the option to add supplements if you want to splurge a bit more. For apps, we chose the chestnut velouté and the handmade agnolotti. Both were good, but we agreed the velouté was the better of the two. We went with the filet and the venison, and both proteins were cooked beautifully. The only miss for us was the pumpkin side with the venison -- it had that stringy, scooped-out pumpkin innards texture, which just wasn't our favorite. Now the real star? The chocolate cake. It was AMAZING. Our server mentioned they rotate their desserts, except for the chocolate cake because it's such a hit -- and after trying it, we totally get why. Definitely worth saving room for. We also got the cremeaux de citeaux (cheese) which was superb. The toast were thin and crunchy, the cheese was super creamy like a triple cream brie, and the strawberries brightened up the dish as a nice contrast to the richness of the cheese. read more

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Took my mom here for Mother's Day. Everything was okay, but I felt not worth the price for a Michelin star restaurant. Total for two people including tip was $400 for just dinner without any drinks. This includes mandatory 6% San Mateo fee, which I'm not sure what it is for. For appetizers we got the burrata and green peas and the duck agnolotti. The burrata was good, and the the creaminess was offset by bright acidity and textural crunch. The agnolotti had good flavor but I didn't taste any duck. For mains, my duck was undercooked and the lobster was a tiny portion even though it was $35 supplement. The passion fruit tart was a nice dessert, but the chocolate cake tasted like it came from a box. They do offer complimentary valet, which is nice. read more

A little surprised to see the mixed reviews for Selby's. I visited on New Year's Day 2026 with an OpenTable reservation to use the Chase Sapphire Reserve $150 dining credit and blown away by the hospitality, food, and overall experience. Food Price: $125 prix fixe per person (additional supplements noted). White Truffle from Alba, Italy A seasonal special served with 3 grams of white truffle, tagliatelle camembert, tagliatelle pasta, and freshly shaved parmigiano-reggiano. It was divided into two portion sizes for two adults. Definitely worth the extra splurge and was a separate cost from the pre-fixed menu. Pommes Frites Classic French fries with housemade spicy aioli and ketchup. It was crispy and served fresh. This was also a separate cost from the pre-fixed menu. Popovers with Butter (Complimentary) Warm, airy popovers that had a crispy exterior with a light, fluffy filling and served with a side butter. Pasta (Complimentary) This dish was an al dente stuffed pasta with a creamy cheese filling, specifically prepared for the toddler in my party. Asian Pear & Belgian Endive Salad Cavatina cheese, date vinaigrette, bite-sized spheres of Asian pear, and candied walnuts. Light, balanced, and refreshing like a palette cleanser. Yellowfin Tuna Tartare Served with Shio Koji vinaigrette and crisp potato chips. Refreshing flavors and very easily shareable. Flannery Ribeye, Dry-Aged (14 oz.) Cooked medium rare and perfectly tender, for someone who isn't a huge steak eater. It had a lightly seasoned crust and great flavor. Captain's Chicken Vandouvan, forbidden rice, smoked bacon, and Marcona almonds. Tender, flavorful, and still moist even as leftovers, which was an excellent option. Sticky Toffee Pudding Served with cranberry-orange compote and thyme ice cream. A bit on the sweeter side, but enjoyable if you like this type of dessert. Midnight Chocolate Cake Three rich layers with mascarpone cream, chocolate fudge, hazelnuts, and edible gold flakes that was not overly sweet. Neapolitan Ice Cream Sandwich (Complimentary) A circular chocolate-dusted ice cream sandwich offered as a nice gesture for the special occasion. Housemade Caramels (Complimentary) Soft, chewy, and a nice way to end the meal. Ambiance The restaurant and bar are dimly lit. It was elegant, but a bit too dark for photos or reading the menu. The seating options include standard tables, cushioned booths with accent pillows, and second-floor dining area. Customer Service Service was outstanding from beginning to end. Complimentary valet at both the front and back entrances. There's an option to tip with cash or the Venmo sticker with a QR code. The staff greeted us immediately and helped take photos before and after seating us. Stanley, who was my server, was exceptional, knowledgeable, attentive, and incredibly thoughtful. Despite managing multiple tables, he frequently checked-in, took group photos of my party, and even packed extra mascarpone and chocolate fudge to go with our dessert. Highly recommend requesting for him if you plan to dine here. read more

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Service was impeccable and food was delicious. Their wine list is very extensive. I told them I was the designated driver so my friend can enjoy their offerings. They came back with my own non-alcoholic sparking grape juice so I can also have something festive to drink. That was a very thoughtful touch. Our water glasses were never less than half full. Each dish was explained when it was brought out. Overall, I look forward to coming back in the future. read more

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I don't go to fine dining that often unless it's a special occasion, but I had the honor of using my CSR dining credit here on on Dec 30th/NYE (I can't remember exactly which date). I called prior to coming to see if I'm able to be on the waitlist, and unfortunately you have to be there in person to put it down. The estimated wait time was 3-4 hrs, but I got there around 7:30pm, and waited 1 hr for a table for 2 at the bar area. We got lucky, because I almost gave up waiting that long, but there's a target nearby to kill some time. As for parking, valet is free but please tip them, or you can be like me and park in the neighborhood area. When sitting at the bar, there is a bar menu that is a la carte, and the dining room menu that could also be ordered a la carte. Items got: -complimentary truffle popcorn -truffle burger (split in half) -chicken parm (WOULDN'T RECOMMEND) -steak and frites -mussels (came with toasted sourdough bread, 2 pieces) -their famous chocolate mousse cake The server was so kind to ask if we want our burger to be split! It wasn't the best burger I had, but was eyecatching as it's a "truffle" burger. I'd rate this a 6.5/10. The steak and frites was my favorite! I am a sucker for fries and the steak was amazing. Mussels were also the highlight of the night, and the juice from it was good. The chicken parm was not good. I highly don't recommend and it's not a popular item here either. Popcorn was typical, and wasn't special because of the truffle seasoning. Lastly, the chocolate mousse cake was to die for! Absolutley loved it. Overall, if you plan on using your CSR credit, you don't need a reservation on Open Table. You can simply walk in. Would I come back? Maybe! For the steak frites, cake, and mussels, yeah! Service was good, like any other fine dining. Everyone still had a great attitude despite it being a super busy night. Clean restrooms! read more

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Disappointed with the bar food Steak and frites 3/5 - the steak was so chewy! It was hard to eat. Fries were good at least Burger 3/5 - standard burger but there's better elsewhere. This was disappointing but it was edible Beef tartare 4/5 - this was one of their better dishes. Texture can be a bit weird but it was good with the bread Tuna tartare 4/5 this was good too but nothing special and for the price, you can get better elsewhere. Service was great. But overpriced mediocre bar food. We came 15 mins before they opened so we wouldn't have to wait for a table. read more

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Complimentary valet parking Ambience is nice enough for dates, but there were plenty of families as well. Service was great with a variety of staff members coming by to check-in on us aside from our primary server. Cocktails: I was pretty disappointed at the selection. Nothing was very inspiring nor creative and not worth $20 for a traditional cocktail IMO. Cocktail wasn't even listed in the drinks menu table of contents. Menu is prix fixe, but I did see a few tables that also ordered à la carte items (e.g. burger). What is slightly annoying is that a large number of items listed had a "supplemental charge" (e.g. half the appetizers) that I found surprising when the cost is $125. Food was solid and more traditional rather than creative. Fun little items were the popovers and amuse bouche that were tasty. In addition to the desserts ordered, they also provide little caramels to take-home, small little treats, and a complimentary huckleberry ice cream sandwich for a celebration, which were nice touches. Overall, I'm glad I tried it, but not sure if it commands a price point of $300+ for a couple. read more

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Booked a reservation here using my CSR credits to celebrate my 10 year anniversary with my wife. We were seated upon arrival and couldn't help but notice how beautiful the interior was with dim lighting to set the mood for a romantic night out. The staff also had a hand signed card waiting for us at our table which was a nice touch. Our server (Bertan) was so welcoming and provided us with his recommendations which perfectly aligned with what we were interested in. We started with the Yellowfin Tuna Tartare which was so refreshing followed by the handmade Agnolotti which is like tiny duck filled ravioli. The flavors and contrast in textures was so satisfying. For the entrees we shared the Dry Aged Duck Breast and the Beef Wellington which were fantastic! Both were cooked to medium rare perfection. The beef was insanely tender and paired well with the mashed potatoes and creamed spinach while the duck was well seasoned and had a nice crispy exterior. I usually prefer beef over duck, but the execution on this duck was incredible! We ended the meal with the Spiced-Apple Tart and the Midnight Chocolate Cake. We were not fans of the apple tart and would skip, but the chocolate cake was indulgent, moist, and a MUST try. The entire staff demonstrates a mastery in their craft and top notch service. I did notice some other tables in the bar area had burgers and fries which looked appetizing, but I didn't see that on our menu. I rated this a 4 because the set menu price (without supplements) is already beyond what I would consider a great deal to earn a 5. The experience was great, but the bill was even larger compared to other places that had similar vibes. I may not have ever tried Selby's if not for the CSR credits, but ultimately I am still glad that I did since my wife and I got to try something new. Thanks Bertan and the staff for a memorable night out! read more

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Great spot! But not super blown away, especially considering it's a one Michelin star restaurant. Tried this place out since it was on Chase Reserve Exclusive Tables on OpenTable. We came a little bit before opening to be able to eat at the bar & lounge. It was already almost all full when we got there! The bar/ lounge is first come first serve, but does allow full dining! We did al la carte and shared (: MUSSELS ($29) -- really amazing, and big portion CHICORY PERSIMMON SALAD ($26) -- delicious!! everyone's favorite of the night BEEF WELLINGTON ($93) -- cooked perfectly, but flavor was missing a bit for me PACIFIC COD ($68) -- fish was also cooked perfectly, but the lentils were sooo strange and did not compliment the dish There's also a pre-fixe menu, I believe it was around $125 to $150 per person. I would want to try the truffle burger next time, around $50 for a burger wow! They noted it is quite heavy though. Other dishes that were noted as their favorites were tuna tartare and steak frites. The ambiance is lovely, very moody dark lighting, perfect for date night! Service was great and always attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly! Was always refilling our waters and changing out plates so promptly, thank you! read more

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Overall experience was more of a 3.5 stars, but since that is not an option - I will round up for the excellent service from the restaurant and especially our server, Jenny. She was fantastic - professional, charming presence but never intrusive; knowledgeable about everything on the menu, and a total pro at making my off-menu cocktail request - it was perfectly crafted. This restaurant is the only Bay Area restaurant located on the peninsula listed on Chase Sapphire Reserve's Exclusive Tables list for the Bay Area (the vast majority are located in San Francisco, w a smattering in Oakland, Napa/Sonoma, Carmel, and Sacramento). The CSR's new card benefit (rolled out Oct '25) consists of a $150 statement credit per half year, and tons of people were in a rush to utilize this before EOY, so Selby's was PACKED. We put our names down at 5:30p on Tuesday during the holiday week after Christmas; the estimated wait time was 3.5-4 hours for a party of 2 for bar + lounge only (ppl had been lining up outside as early as 4:15p. They called us back at 8:00p and we were 15min away so we came back after getting salads nearby in dtRC. This review is for the walk-in bar seating (not the dining room) for 2 ppl; both of us hold the CSR and wanted to use our benefit while dining together. We opted for the $125 pp prix fixe winter 2025 dinner menu which had options to choose from (w some premium selections including supplemental charges). What we ordered: Him: Starter - HANDMADE AGNOLOTTI Slowly Cooked Duck, Beurre Monté, Crispy Parsnips Entrée - PAN-ROASTED HALIBUT Lentils du Puy, Chanterelle Mushrooms, Beurre Rouge Dessert - STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING Cranberry-Orange Compote, Thyme Ice Cream -- agnolotti was ok, halibut was fresh, and dessert was way too sweet. Her: + $19 cocktail - Naked & Famous (requested off-menu) Starter - CHESTNUT VELOUTÉ Roasted squash, Braised Apples, Pecan Tuile Entrée - DRY AGED DUCK BREAST (requested cooked medium rare instead of medium standard) Black Truffle and Celeriac Mille-Feuilie, Cranberry-Vanilla Jam Dessert - CRÉMEUX DE CITEAUX (+ $8 supplement) Local Strawberries, Marcona Almonds, Olive Melba Toast -- velouté could have been more flavorful, duck was good but the jam was too sweet. Additional costs: + 5% fee (added pre-tax) for San Mateo County employer-mandated expenses added to the bill. + 9.875% San Mateo 2025 tax rate + 20% tip $375 total for 2 ppl ($170 and $205 for ea of our meals), including the mandated living wage surcharges + tax + tip listed above. Overall, the service and presentation were both nice; but that doesn't warrant the price point for tiny portions and mediocre taste. If I could've had a redo, I would've just ordered from the bar menu for a better value since the flavors were good, but not great: 19 caesar salad + 26 steak tartare + 42 steak frites + 19 cocktail would've sufficed for the $150 credit instead. Parking: self-park was impossible w no availability during a busy night, and it was so hard to see signage in the dark to find anything in the back. It will be quicker to utilize the complimentary 3rd-party valet service at the front entrance (tip your attendant) unless you want to risk getting towed if parked in neighboring businesses' reserved parking lots. One of the other valet drivers almost backed another patron's car into mine when my attendant was bringing mine to the curb! If my attendant hadn't honked the horn at the other crazy speedster attendant, there might've been another auto insurance nightmare. Thankfully, mine had quick reflexes, and thus I got my car back alright. The decor inside is beautiful, though, and the building does have old school charm despite the parking setup. I'm aware they've held a Michelin star distinction for several years, but I'm hesitant to return to try the full dining room experience, given the moderate experience we had in their bar/lounge. read more

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An incredible dining experience inside a two-story restaurant with cozy-vintage Hollywood interiors and top quality dishes. The price is on the higher end, but the presentation and execution of dishes were excellent. (Sounds about right for a Mich. 1 star and 3 supplements!) After the complimentary pate liver choux, we choose tuna tartare and sweetbreads for our appetizers which were rich and flavorful. Our entrees were Beef Wellington and the Dry Aged duck breast with vanilla-cherry jam. Both meats were tender, cooked to perfection and each came with an au jus. While the dishes were already delicious, my favorite course was the desserts: the midnight chocolate cake, and the sticky toffee pudding. Now if I had to recommend anything it with be the sticky toffee - a clever reimagination of the British classic that includes salted toffee sauce, a super moist date cake, and finished with thyme ice cream. Wickedly delicious. Thank you to Stanley for making our night memorable and for recommending me a great glass of riesling. Service is world-class with popover refills, check-ins, great recommendations, table cleans after each course, and free valet. Can't wait to be back! read more

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Went to Selby's for a late 8:45pm reservation on a busy Friday and had an amazing experience. Complimentary valet (just tip) was fast and super friendly. The restaurant was cozy and festive with a Christmas theme, and we were seated upstairs after a short wait. It's a prix fixe menu and everything we ordered was delicious. Drinks were great (Vesper, Paper Plane, espresso martini). For food: Asian pear & Belgian endive salad, yellowfin tuna tartare, butter-poached lobster, and butternut squash risotto -- portions are on the smaller side but the quality was excellent. Desserts were also a hit (spiced-apple tart and midnight chocolate cake), and the house-made chocolate mints and caramels at the end were such a nice touch. Huge shoutout to our server Brutan, who was incredibly friendly and attentive all night. We'll definitely be back! read more

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I don't usually eat American food, but Selby's was really nice. The decor is so cozy at this time (December) and the staff are quite attentive and accommodating. I'm honestly not used to eating such filling portions during meals, but it was nice that I didn't get hungry again at 10pm like I usually do. Some highlights of the meal- amuse bouche, tuna tartare, and ice cream caramel dessert. For my entree, I chose the filet and it was perfectly medium rare. I am picky with that. Some places overcook "medium rare", but it was good here. My only regret is not using this as an opportunity to change out of my casual wear. I would recommend dressing around the 7 range in terms of formality, but business casual is also fine. There is free valet parking. read more

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Fun times at the selby's restaurant. In the area and why not give selby's a visit. Walked in and no reservation but one available table in the bar area. Though it's very dim but a very fancy looking restaurant. We got seated and ordered 2 cocktails. Drinks arrived and we ordered olives, Caesar salad, caviar, truffle pasta, and steak. Prepare to spend at least 2 hours at the restaurant as nothing is rushed and you truly get to enjoy the experience. read more

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Wow, what a treat. Be prepared for amazing service, top quality food, and a LARGE bill. Granted, me and my gf did opt for three supplements. Started with the duck tortellini and scallop supplement with caviar. The duck tortellini was so succulent with the most delicious French butter sauce. My gf proclaimed the scallop to be "the best scallop she's ever had," I thought it was amazing (but not life changing). Next course, opted to upgrade to the striploin and Wellington. The beef Wellington made Gordon Ramsay's look like child's play. The striploin was a perfect medium-rare with amazing bernaise and bordelaise sauce. I would say the Wellington upgrade was worth the $, while the striploin was not. Still two incredible steak dishes--both highly memorable. They brought us a free raspberry ice cream sandwich before the dessert we ordered. Super thoughtful. The raspberry ice cream was delicious w a subtle raspberry hint that perfectly complimented the chocolate cookie. Finally, the chocolate cake they brought last was the best chocolate cake I've ever had. So moist, so rich, so decedent. A must get. Cocktails were strong. Martinis were freezing cold, with a little extra in a chilled glass waiting for you after drinking what's initially in the cup. The service was impeccable. Constant check-ins, multiple popovers offered, free items, and complimentary valet. My car was waiting for me when I walked out of the restaurant. The meal of 2025 for me. read more

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Had low expectations given that I recently dined at The Village Pub and found that to be mediocre and knowing that it is the same owners, but we were pleasantly surprised. Both restaurants had Michelin stars in the past, not currently. Walked in on a Friday night at 5:45 pm and waited about 1 hr for a seat for 2 at the bar/lounge area. That area is all for walk ins, and they get packed as soon as they open. There are maybe 12 seats at the bar and 5 tables. The rest of the restaurant is basically all by reservations. They have complementary valet parking but I just parked in the residential area in the back, no issues. The tasting menu, al la carte menu, and bar menus are all available at bar/lounge area. It's not as quiet and intimate as the main dining area but it's quiet enough for a nice meal in a more casual setting. The meal started off with some complimentary truffle popcorn. It was decent, not very well mixed though since some pieces were salty and others were flavorless. We then ordered from the al la carte menu and got the Selby burger $27, beef wellington $93, and chocolate cake $18. Every dish was fantastic. Requested for no added salt and they were able to accommodate. Perfectly cooked meats. Chocolate cake was not overly sweet at all. High quality ingredients and well crafted. My only small complaint would be that the beef wellington seemed overpriced for the portion Service was great. Front of the house staff were very nice, they were able to give us a call while we waited and shopped at the wine store next door. Server gave us great recommendations. Food came out in maybe 15 mins. The restaurant itself is beautiful, elegant. Overall, it is worth dining at read more

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The dining room at Shelby's in Palo Alto is absolutely lovely. The setting, the lighting, and the noise level were perfect for a special evening celebrating birthdays and anniversaries with loved ones. We were fortunate to have a nice table towards the side, which felt very private and was a wonderful setting for our dinner. The food was great. The prix fixe menu was $125 for three courses. While the main entrees were traditional and not terribly inventive, everything was prepared deliciously. Note that several entree options have a supplemental fee. Now, for the absolute highlight: The chocolate cake at Shelby's is truly wonderful and should not be missed! It is a classic dessert that is the perfect, indulgent finish to the meal. It was all delicious, and I would absolutely return to Shelby's for a special meal. read more

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Owned by the owners of Spruce and Village Pub! This is probably the nicest of the restaurants they own in terms of ambience. It's old school but stylish spot. The food was quite good except for the steak which was surprisinglyy chewy, and I only ate half of it. The service was impeccable. One nit is that the valet took forever both for the drop off and pick up. read more

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Starters: Pate liver treat ; 5/5 melt in your mouth delicious. Bread and butter; 5/5 the texture of the bread is to die forrrr it's light and fluffy like a pastry. Lobster ravioli; 5/5 rich, creamy, every bite (3) was a flavor bomb. Yellowfin Tuna tartare; 4/5 super fresh tuna. I loved the texture I wish it had a tad bit more flavor to it. Entrees: Dry aged ribeye; 4.5/5 tender and well cooked. Beef Wellington; 5/5 my bf said it's better than Hell's Kitchen. I really liked it, the mash potato and creamy spinach paired well. Cooked perfectly and very tender Desserts: raspberry ice cream with milk chocolate; 4/5 I liked it it was kinda sour creamy but my bf did not partake in the idea of raspberry ice cream. Midnight chocolate cake; 5/5 would recommend, it's a delicious cake. Cheese strawberry plate; 3/5 it's not bad it's just not my standard dessert. It's Brie and cracker I'd prefer a real dessert Celebrating our anniversary here, I enjoyed the meal, service, and decor. read more

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Yum!! We came for our date night since this was on the Chase Sapphire Reserve list and it did not disappoint. You get complimentary valet parking which was the best in the rain. Service here is good but it took awhile to order initially and to get refills on water since it is hard to find someone in the hall so make sure to ask when they are in your room. We ordered: Drinks - Don't remember the name but they were both good cocktails with good flavors Appetizers - Kitchen complimentary: Bread and first dish that I have no idea what it's called bc our server was so quiet and the music was so loud I missed what he said but it was super yummy and the cheese ball was really good - Homemade Agnolotti: super faint duck taste and three of them didn't even have duck in it and was just the pasta part which was really sad bc I wanted more - Yellowfin tuna tartare: the chiles they have on it make it taste super yummy and it's worth the extra $8 Mains - Pan-roasted pacific black cod: Oh the fish was so good and melted in my mouth and the lentils paired so so well with it and that is what filled me up so much. The flavors all go really well together - Dry aged duck breast: super tender and flavorful and the jam is a chefs kiss Dessert - Sticky Toffee pudding: so many good flavors and the thyme ice cream pairs so well with it and the caramel is just to die for - Midnight Chocolate cake: i couldn't eat it because they topped it with nuts unfortunately (we told them i had a nut allergy but i guess since my partner doesn't have one they still put it on) but my partner said it was rich and yummy read more

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My husband and I celebrated our 8th wedding anniversary here on Wednesday. We live in Oakland, so it was a bit of a trek, but we did a late dinner and it was a Wednesday, so traffic wasn't bad. Right away, we were pleased because they have complimentary valet parking (make sure to tip of course!). Our reservation was for 8:30 pm, but when we got there the table wasn't quite ready. They sat us at bar while we waited for our table. Ian served us at the bar -- complimentary champagne for our anniversary! My husband ordered a Manhattan Project. When they called us for our table (upstairs), we grabbed our drinks and headed up. Beautiful art! I was particularly taken with the painting of the woman at the bar. We ordered the pre-fixe menu, but added to it. I've attached the pictures of the menu. We ordered three appetizers (it comes with two; one each): yellowfin tuna tartare, handmade tortellini with duck, Asian pear and Belgian endive salad. The tartare was our least favorite of the three; still delicious but nothing new or extraordinary and it came with chips and cost an additonal $8. Both the salad and the tortellini were amazing! The salad bites in your mouth just melt away into layers of flavors and textures. For our mains, we ordered the butter-poached Maine lobster and the dry-aged duck breast. The lobster came with gnocchi and black trumpet mushrooms. The duck came with black truffle, celeriac mille-feuille, and cranberry-vanilla jam. We got a bottle of wine-- which was good. For our desserts, we ordered the spiced-apple tart and the midnight chocolate cake. Both desserts were really good. My husband really liked the apple tart because it was so unique. It came with a hazelnut frangipane and dulcey chocolate ganache. They also gave a us a few extras at the beginning and the end. Started off with a couple of amuse-bouche, and a popover with special butter, which were SO good; might've been my very favorite in the whole meal. At the end, we also got a a couple of pieces of chocolate, gummy-like treats, caramels, and an ice cream sandwich. We really enjoyed our time, recommended to our friends who live in the area, and plan to return soon. read more

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Made a reservation since it's part of Chase reserve's exclusive dinning program and wanted to use the 150 dining credit. This is an upscale fine dining restaurant with complimentary valet when you arrive (a bit too fancy for us lol). It's 125 per person for the prix fixe menu, but we ended up paying ~220 per person since we got supplemental items. The service was very good, our servers were very attentive and knowledgeable of the ingredients that were used in each dish. Apps: - Asian pear and Belgium endive salad: 5/5, interesting taste but it was pretty good - tuna tartare: 5/5, best app out of the 3 we got, tuna was tasty and flavorful, MUST ORDER - crispy sweetbreads: 4/5, the taste was kind of weird to us, not worth the extra $25 Entrees: - main lobster: 5/5, fresh and tasty, the sauce was very good - flannery dry-aged ribeye: 5/5, ribeye was grilled to perfect medium rare, and the meat quality was good, fav entree - pacific cod: 4/5, cod was very soft and tasty, but the lentils du puy was too strong, didn't like it Deserts: - midnight chocolate cake: 5/5, very rich - profiterole: 4/5, was kind of interesting, the basil anglaise tasted too strong and a bit overwhelming, our least fav desert - spiced-apple tart 5/5, best desert Would come back in future! read more

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Recommended to me buy a friend and wow, I'm so glad I made a reservation to celebrate my husbands birthday at Selby's. The service, food and ambiance was exactly what I was looking for. It was a cross between elegance and old-Hollywood glamour - very classy. They sat us on the second floor at a table overlooking the dining room, a lot of the staff said it's their favorite table. The staff made sure we had a special night and accommodated our requests. The food was excellent, I definitely enjoyed my husband's Wagyu entree more than the Beef Wellington (still a great option, I just love wagyu). The appetizers and pop-overs were delicious and dessert, omg the Midnight Chocolate Cake was decadent - not overly sweet but very rich, my chocolate craving was satisfied. Great spot if you're looking to celebrate something special! They offer complimentary valet services. I pulled up to the restaurant and the staff greeted us and took care of my car. Upon leaving, our server offered to have our car ready by the time we walked out. read more

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The food here is genuinely good and everything we ordered tasted great. That said, we didn't pay close attention to all the extra charges, and the final bill was definitely a surprise. Worth noting the costs add up quickly, so just be mindful when ordering. read more

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My wife and I came here back in early January to celebrate our last nice meal before our baby arrived, and boy was it memorable. We made sure to tell our server that my wife was pregnant (she was 36 weeks at that point), and that was hopefully enough to make sure that they were going to pass that along to the kitchen to make sure things were thoroughly cooked. She had the persimmon salad, lobster, and chocolate cake. For what it's worth, what I had was quite excellent, but my wife ended up choosing the wrong items. As we were eating the lobster, she felt like it may have been slightly undercooked, but trusted that the kitchen did their due diligence. By the time we arrived at home, she immediately started to feel sick and suffer from food poisoning. We ended up going to the ER twice after that meal, once in the middle of the night after that meal, and later that same day because her food poisoning was that extensive. We are definitely not planning to go back, and wouldn't recommend any of our friends go either. Shame, since my choices were pretty good :/ read more

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Came here for an anniversary dinner. Right off the bat, we're offered complimentary valet, which I thought was nice, considering parking is very limited around the area. Service and food were amazing. Server provided a complementary wine since I wasn't familiar with one of her recommendations which I found thoughtful. They even provided a complimentary anniversary dessert. It's very dimly lit inside, which I found misleading base off pictures. I thought there would be more lighting. Value to food ratio isn't that great. Sure prefixe menu, but to charge us for still water with no option for free "tap" water is outrageous. Starter: Early Girl Tomato Gazpacho - 10/10 - Creamy cold tomato soup, balanced flavors and spices Entree: Pilates Filet - 7/10 - Medium, flavor melts in mouth, but a little dry on the edges, demi-sec tomato almost taste like a strawberry which balances the saltiness of the meat Dessert: Anniversary raspberry ice cream - 7/10 - Personally don't like chocolate, but the ice cream was good. Wish it was a little more cold since it felt like a soft serve ice cream. Blueberry Tart - 8/10 - not too sweet, cheese was balanced and soft, anglaise perfect, and the tart was perfectly baked. A little too many blueberries though. Water..... $11, really....? So unnecessary. read more

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Selby's @selbys 3001 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94061 One of the few Michelin spots on the Peninsula, this place offers a three-course dinner set. Besides the bread, they start you off with deviled eggs and potato mille-feuille--nice touch! The pea ravioli was pretty standard, and the raw tuna felt heavy with sesame oil, making it a bit greasy. The main dishes like duck breast and steak were good, though the portions were small and more about finesse. The desserts, a huge chocolate cake and profiteroles, had some character! They even threw in a little anniversary cake after, which was sweet. To me, it feels a bit pricey for the value since the options are limited, and a lot of stuff costs extra. 半島少數的米其林餐廳之一，晚餐是三道式套餐 前面除了麵包之外有招待惡魔蛋跟馬鈴薯千層，豌豆義大利餃中規中矩，生鮪魚感覺加了很多麻油，吃起來比較油膩 主菜的鴨胸跟牛排都不錯，份量不大偏精緻，甜點的巨大巧克力蛋糕跟泡芙蠻有特色的～餐後還有附上慶祝週年的小蛋糕 我覺得以價格來說有點貴，因為選項不多，很多都要再加價，暫時不會想再回訪～ YELLOWFIN TUNA TARTARE Shio Koji Vinaigrette, Potato Chips 8 Supplement SEARED DUCK BREAST Duck Mousseline, Savory Pain Perdu, Pistachios, Honey-Rosemary Jus PETITE FILET, 6 OZ Potato Rösti, Demi-sec Tomato, Creamed Spinach, Bordelaise PROFITEROLE Strawberries and Cream, Basil Anglaise MIDNIGHT CHOCOLATE CAKE Salted Caramel, Fudge Sauce #winnie_bayarea #winnie_eat #infatuation #bayarea #bayareaeats #bayareafoodie #sfbayarea #sfeats #weekend #michelin #michelinstar #michelinguide #datenight #finedining #foodspotting #date #setmenu #海外生活 #灣區 #米其林 read more

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Apps were great, mains were meh, service was uncomfortable I was very confused whether it was a tasting menu, an order from each category menu, etc. My server did not explain the menu to me and when I asked for clarification, he would say 'you can have whatever you want', which really wasn't helpful. The server added a tuna tartare on the house, which seemed like a nice gesture. However, things took a turn when he asked me whether I wanted to get a drink at the bar after. Then he was comp-ing my glass of wine. Then the next time he checked on my table, he was asking me to go to another establishment later that evening. I thought that this was extremely inappropriate and put me in a very uncomfortable position - Complementary appetizers and bread were some of the highlights. I wish I could just get a basket of truffle cream puffs, and popovers, yum! 5/5 - Chestnut veloute: Smooth and delicate, lovely. 5/5 - Tuna tartare: Fish was fresh, homemade chips were a nice touch, but the ratio of potato chips was disproportionate to the tartare. 4/5 - Duck breast with celeriac mille feuille: Duck was juicy and tender. Mille feuille felt soggy and uninspiring. Together with the puree quenelle, I wish there was a crunchy element on the plate. 2.5/5 - Pacific cod: This plate felt very out of place. The amount of lentils was substantial. Combined with the way it was plated, this dish felt heavy and lacked the type of presentation finesse. All the flavors were good though. The fish was juicy with nice crispy skin. It was just a stark contrast compared even to the other duck main dish. 3/5 - Complimentary pate de fruit and chocolate to finish the meal read more

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Woof. We came here last night to celebrate my dad's birthday and were excited to dine at a Michelin star restaurant in the South Bay. I'd say our experience was pretty mediocre from start to end. When we arrived, we were just told to wait on the side which is fine but after finding our reservation, in which we specified we were celebrating a birthday, there was no mention of it. We heard others being greeted for their celebratory occasions so that was a little sad but not a big deal. Once we were seated it took about 10 minutes for our waiter to come and explain the specials to us and get our drink orders. After that, it probably took about 40-45 minutes to get our food so we were starving. The amuse bouche, popover and appetizers (persimmon and chicory salad, endive and pear salad and agnolotti) were all good, but 2/3 of the entrees were a let down. The steak was very good and tender, well seasoned and had a good sear on it. The duck was okay, not as big of a portion as the steak or as flavorful. The fish was a definite no for us, not just because it smelled very fishy (which fresh fish should not), but the flavors just did not vibe and the biggest issue was that we very clearly specified a mushroom allergy when placing our order and the plate had mushrooms all over it when it came out. I totally get it's a fixed menu and most of the dishes had mushrooms and we said it's ok to just leave them out without subbing anything else in, but it was really frustrating to have waited so long to get the food only to see the one thing we requested be omitted all over it. The waiter was very apologetic and offered to have it remade, but at that point we were so hungry we just ate around it and shared plates. Luckily it's only a mild allergy, but if this was a serious case and a diner did not identify the mushrooms immediately (not everyone recognizes chanterelles), it could have been disastrous. After that, our waiter kept checking on us up until the point where we needed our check. That took another 25 minutes and we were just awkwardly sitting around waiting as we had already been there for almost 2.5 hours. Desserts were fine, nothing to write home about but I did really enjoy the thyme ice cream-really a unique taste that was very refreshing. This note isn't against the establishment nor factored into my rating, but it was also pretty off putting to see so many diners in baggy jeans/sweatshirts/hats. It's one thing to be smart casual or wear a nice shirt and jeans, but hoodies and baseball caps really cheapen the place and honestly just make you look snobby in the most tone deaf way. I get some people want to flaunt that this kind of place is an everyday dining experience for them, but have some respect for the chef and establishment, people. Just my two cents. Overall, glad we tried it out but probably won't be returning for this price point. For a similar menu style and experience, Gary Danko definitely satisfied us more. read more

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First the ambiance and vibe is top notch. Old school, dark wood, jazzy . Very New York or SF. The service level is superb. Rare to find in restaurants these days. The good - lobster is good and ribeye flannery is excellent even compared to established steakhouses. Appetizers great and desserts are amazing. 130 page wine book so drinks are excellent. Is it 5 stars ? Not quite - food was great but not the 5 star level . read more