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    Thyme

    4.0 (165 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    THYME ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Scallops
    Sheridan T.

    The folks here are sooo nice. I brought my mom here for mother's day dinner and we had a great experience. The dining space is very intimate and small, maybe fits 30 people maximum. A reservation is a must; there's no way you can walk in and get seated unless there's a no-show or last minute cancellation. You're served fresh bread with vinegar and olive oil to start. Available menu items depend on what they got from the market that day. According to our server, they don't have a freezer nor a microwave on site. It's purely farm to table. The appetizer selection is fantastic. The scallops and grilled avocado were perfect. Our salmon main plate was a tad salty, but the chiffon cake with vegan chocolates we had for desert made up for it. Highly recommend for small-party occasions. Love that they partner with Yelp Reservations to make reserving a table that much easier!

    Open faced steak sandwich
    Bob K.

    Went for a birthday dinner with 9 folks (probably took up 1/3 of this intimate space) and really enjoyed our evening. Started off with a bunch of appetizers including the beet salad olives and ham and a really incredible grilled avocado. I had the open face steak sandwich which was really good the kids had a kind of cheesy pasta and a number of folks had salmon and the risotto all to positive comments. We didn't wind up staying for dessert, but it did look like the menu was pretty amazing. Service was overall good if a little mistimed and the restaurant got a bit hot by the end of the evening. Overall, though, a great meal friendly staff and recommend this place.

    Salmon
    Cheryl H.

    Found this restaurant thanks to other Yelpers. The experience was awesome. We had early reservation and happened to be the only ones there - which was a perfect way to finish off crazy week and start the weekend off right. Both Kat and the chef (didn't catch his name) spent time with us - talking about the restaurant and the wine selection. Liked the personal touch. Enjoyed the salmon and risotto. Flavors were great and the right portions. As they say - they are Fresh to Table - which just adds to the experience. We had nice conversation while waiting for our food - the music was a perfect complement - smooth jazz and not too loud. This is a great place for quiet conversation and delicious food. If you're looking for a good spot for Date Night in Palo Alto - this would be it!

    Scallops
    G_heyhey W.

    Intimate and delicious dining experience. Scallops and lamb chops were amazing!! Embarrassed to say we ordered 3 orders of scallops between my husband and I because it was just that good! Family owned restaurant, very understated in the best way. No bullshit/pretentiousness observed. Staff are very friendly and inviting. Felt like we were eating at a relative's place. People need to notice and come to this little hidden gem and give it a try!

    Risotto
    Yoshikage K.

    The food was great - I like the grilled avocado and the risotto - albeit served slowly probably because the restaurant was still relatively new and thus the kitchen can improve the workflow in the future. The staff was very interesting; the amigo liked to chat with customers while the owner was happily arguing with the chef inside (about cooking operation) whom I presume were a couple. The price was on the high end. I would probably come back to try their crab cakes and desserts. My rating is 3.5, rounded up to 4 for yelp.

    Pan-seared scallops
    Harry Z.

    Haven't wrote a restaurant review in a while, despite meaning to do so, but this place felt different. Despite commanding a premium-ish price and having a short curated menu, this place is refreshingly devoid of overwrought lighting and decoration. It's well-lit and simple, and you almost feel that you don't need to care a bunch about your attire or your table manners here. Yet the food was high-quality and surprisingly generous in serving size. The seared scallops appetizer paired the lightly flavored scallops well with the sweetness of bell peppers and onion and the richness of (roasted?) cherry tomatoes; it also came with four pieces of scallops. The open-faced ribeye sandwich only topped that with a stupefyingly generous serving of intensely flavored and delightfully tender ribeye steak, atop a good amount of mushroom medley and bread soaked in the flavorful sauce. The food was good, and I could have enough of it. Somehow I feel that this simply joy, of having enough of delicately created food, is getting harder to come by. I went to Bird Dog the previous evening. The food was good, but no better than this, yet the serving size was tiny. I wish I could have more, but more than three dishes for one person seemed ridiculous. I was left dangling, almost, but ended up with a larger bill than this dinner at Thyme. Yet here, I felt totally satisfied. (Yes, the service was on the slow side, but it's a Friday night and the food made up for it.)

    Salmon
    Joon L.

    a hidden jewel in Palo Alto downtown! A sister & brother owned fine cuisine restaurant on hamilton. Cat, the owner is the nicest lady in town :) the best scallop I've ever had in my life! perfectly cooked, soft & juicy, and melt in my mouth! salmon & lamp are fantastic too.

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    Kyle S.

    While conducting flight training we stopped in Palo Alto for fuel and food. One of our guys found Thyme online and we headed over from the airport. What an awesome experience. Winston and our server, Kat, really took care of us. They were the most genuine people which added to the amazing experience we had. Food was out of this world. The mussels, rack of lamb, and Ribeye steak is really impressive. You also have to try the ginger pineapple drink they make in house! Class A people. Thank you having us. Your friends from the CA Army National Guard.

    scallops and risotto
    Kayli D.

    absolutely amazing. tiny little restaurant a block off university and worth it! the waitress was spectacular; we were celebrating and she made us feel special. her brother its the chef and wow he delivered. the scallops and risotto were phenomenal. great flavor and all perfectly cooked. and the warm goat cheese was a perfect finish. the restaurant filled up by the time we left. I am so grateful to find a new amazing restaurant and I will be back!

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    Looking back....I was a Soothsayer...or something like that. Adios Thyme....you earned it....

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    The Wine Room - Cheese plate

    The Wine Room

    3.8(628 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    I've been a regular at Haberdasher in downtown SJ because I appreciate a classy ambiance with a…read morehistoric 1920s speakeasy twist, so when I say that The Wine Room is a sophisticated elevation of that, take note. I would say it feels like a tavern for wealthy noblemen in 1800s England. Allow me to say where it fell short for me, and then I'll sing my praises. The wine... tasted like wine. I don't have a particularly refined palate when it comes to that. The charcuterie board was a collection of expensive items that I am personally not into: miniature pickles (too sour), meat pâté (bland), and what I think were pickled red peppers. There was no cheese, which was highly disappointing; however, if that style of charcuterie suits you, go for it. The music did not match the ambiance at all. They really should play piano or smooth jazz, because the 2010s pop was honestly annoying. DESPITE ALL OF THIS, the crowd was the real pull. Everyone was either on a first date or was an interesting adult. This makes for fun people-watching and stimulating conversations. People were very willing to walk up and talk to strangers. I saw many people doing so, I felt welcome to do so, and people approached me to converse. So even though the food wasn't great, and the music was horrible, I will return funnily enough because the decor and the people were worth it.

    The Wine Room was a nice stop in the evening for a nightcap, with some bites from their menu and a…read morenice wine list. We stopped by before turning in, ordering the Fromage du Jour (a selection of domestic and imported cheeses), a Charcuterie plate (with thinly-sliced cured meats, pate de chevreuil, stoneground mustard, cornichon, and purple cabbage kraut), and the Marinated Olives. There is eating both in- and outside, but I recommend in dining al fresco to people watch. The place is small, but it gets busier, as it does open later in the day (4 PM to midnight)! Staff and the bar staff were friendly. +wine and cheeses +friendly staff +dine al fresco

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    The same pic, except *portrait*

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    Vino Locale - Celebrating our 20th year with a sign refresh! Come visit us

    Vino Locale

    4.1(554 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

    Such a fun and charming spot in Palo Alto -- it's a house turned into a wine bar, which makes it…read morefeel extra special. There's adorable seating out front, beautiful indoor seating by the piano along with bar seating, and they even open up the back patio at 5:30 (with heaters). They offer happy hour from 4:30-5:30 (even on Saturdays) which is great. The whole place has a cozy, homey feel with a strong wine list and food that pairs really well. I tried the chipotle samosa, which was a fun twist on the classic Indian appetizer -- the chipotle sauce was surprisingly delicious with it. The cheese plate was also excellent with a red wine; there's nothing better than a sip of wine right after a bite of cheese. Their Gewürztraminer white wine also really stood out to me. It was a crowd favorite. Great staff and incredible ambiance -- I'd definitely come back for a group get-together or a date night.

    Ambiance: 5 stars Food: 2 stars…read moreService: 2 stars Wine selection: 3 stars The outdoor patio and live music are truly the highlights here. The setting is charming and relaxed, and the live music creates a calm, enjoyable atmosphere that makes it easy to unwind and focus on the company you're with. From a purely ambiance standpoint, it's a beautiful spot. Beyond a fairly simple cheese plate, the dishes felt underwhelming and not particularly well prepared. Like many other reviews, staff are slow and not particularly attentive or warm. The wine list was fair and the bottle we enjoyed was pleasant. This feels like the kind of place you go for the atmosphere only. Where you go to sit outside, enjoy live music, and spend one-on-one time with someone you care about. If you come primarily for that and keep expectations low around food and service, you'll likely have a lovely time.

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    Vino Locale - New Roasted Salmon Entree! Enjoy one of our delicious and healthy entrees! New Roasted Salmon Entrée with Sauteed baby carrots, bell pepper

    New Roasted Salmon Entree! Enjoy one of our delicious and healthy entrees! New Roasted Salmon Entrée with Sauteed baby carrots, bell pepper

    Vino Locale - Blueberry Ginger Baked Brie [$20]
Baked brie with homemade blueberry ginger compote, fresh walnuts, crostini

    Blueberry Ginger Baked Brie [$20] Baked brie with homemade blueberry ginger compote, fresh walnuts, crostini

    Vino Locale - Live music in the back garden! Thursday-Saturdays..
Reservations are recommended; Walk-ins accommodated!
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    Live music in the back garden! Thursday-Saturdays.. Reservations are recommended; Walk-ins accommodated! Beer Flight [18]

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    4.4(18 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    I took my cousin here on July 19th for her birthday. I wanted to do something different for her, so…read moreI booked the afternoon tea at the Four Seasons Hotel in East Palo Alto. It cost $75 per person to dine here for their afternoon tea which isn't too bad I think. We got there on time with our cute little dresses on, of course. I wanted to do something different for her, so I booked the afternoon tea at the Four Seasons Hotel in East Palo Alto. So this cafe is right by their lobby. Once you enter the hotel, it is to the right, and someone was waiting for us immediately to sit us down, I'm assuming, because of our reservation. Of course, we were seated immediately. One thing I really liked about this location is that it is not crowded, unlike other afternoon tea locations. Our server was Chiqui, who was a nice Filipina lady. She started joking around with us when she heard me and my cousin speak Tagalog, which made our interaction more relaxed. She remained very professional and explained the whole menu to us, including how everything would go. We were given the menu, which had a variety of different tea choices. You also get to smell the tea leaves, which were set up in the middle of the cafe. I really liked this since it gave us the opportunity to choose which one we liked. You get to choose two different teas, and we asked for their recommendation on when to serve the teas. We ordered the jasmine reserve and green tea. For our tea blends, we chose the happy and green pomegranate. All the teas were really good. We enjoyed every bit of it, and the honey, sugar, and hot water, which were easily available, made it really good. The honey was really good instead of the sugar, honestly. The small bites included were very tasty and filling. By the time we got to the scones, my cousin and I were very full and could not finish them. We ended up taking some of the food home because there was a lot of it. I enjoyed the rock lobster and crab roll the most since I love seafood. We did order prosecco (Zardetto to be exact), which was really good and smooth. We also got some spring water, which is why our bill came out to $250. Also, I believe a 20% service charge was automatically added to the bill. All in all, this was an amazing experience. Chiqui was an amazing server who had amazing training, given how her service was impeccable. Shout out to her for making this experience an amazing one. I would definitely return here. It is very relaxing, not stressful, and not overcrowded. The only thing I would say is I wish my cousin had been given a nice birthday cupcake or something to that effect. I did mention on both our reservation and when we checked in that it was her birthday, but other than that, this experience was amazing, and I would definitely come back to do this again.

    We came to the 4 Seasons to have their afternoon tea - you would need to book in advance, as the…read morespots do get filled pretty quickly. The presentation was aesthetically pleasing, offering both sweet and savory bites: +Egg Roll - with smoked salmon, creme fraiche, and basil +Rock Lobster Roll - brioche with lime aioli and Oscietra caviar +Money Bag - a labneh tartlet with chives and forest mushroom duxells +tea sandwiches - cucumber and roast chicken salad +sonces and macarons +tartlets I had the Happy blend, which can be described as fruity, light, and berry, with a medium level of caffeine. Ask for their signature items, if available, such as the Vanilla & Dulcey Purse, Peach Melba Macaron, and Milk Chocolate Banana Tartlet! Service was friendly, and the space was comfortable and elegant. +afternoon tea +friendly service

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    Zola + BarZola - Meatballs

    Zola + BarZola

    4.2(622 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$$

    I visited Zola for a private birthday dinner. While I've dined in the restaurant previously, this…read morewas my first private event at Zola. This review is for the private event experience not regular dining. Service - Incredible! The servers were very attentive and food came out seamlessly. Ambiance - The private room is divine. Classically decorated. Very quiet. We had 22 people and it did not feel crowded. Zola did the flowers for the tables and they were beautiful. Food - Absolutely delicious. I wish I'd taken photos of all the dishes, but I got distracted A few key dishes (all but the salad and desserts were served family style): Chickpea Panise - absolutely divine. So flavorful. (Picture included) Bib lettuce salad - delicious. Bright. (Picture included) Bread and butter - omg. I couldn't stop eating it. Olives - was told they were awesome, I'm not an olive fan (Picture included) Chicken and salmon - both were to die for. So good. Crème brûlée and chocolate mousse - perfect small size with big bold flavors. Both were amazing. (Picture included) They also baked her a beautiful strawberry cake. It was fresh and very tasty. There were more dishes that were also all delicious. I included a copy of the menu too. The birthday girl selected the menu options. Highly recommend for a private event.

    Very easy to make reservations online and they are dog friendly!…read more The cocktails were good, love that they have unique specialty cocktails. They were refreshing and not too strong. Food was better than I expected. Oysters and the salad were ok, but the escargot was great! The steak frites were delicious too. Our server was very attentive and checked on us multiple times throughout our meal. Overall, I definitely recommend trying this place if you want to eat escargot.

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    Poulet Sous Brique

    Zola + BarZola - Manhattan de luxe (left); Colette (right)

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    Manhattan de luxe (left); Colette (right)

    Rouge Lounge - Tomato and feta flatbread

    Rouge Lounge

    5.0(63 reviews)
    6.6 mi

    5 stars for a reason. I was looking for a chic reading spot and stumbled across this wine bar…read more Prices were very reasonable 25 for a flight of amazing Chardonnays and 22 for a Charcoochie board with multi-cheese bread bits that was very warm when it came out. I fear the cold cuts might be too exotic for me but the bread was delicious with the flowers Chardonnay. Given my clogging the main table, I inadvertently forced the server to bring an additional side table for the Charcoochie board. Service was actually amazing. Prices were amazing and the wine was delicious. Favorite wine bar in San Carlos so far (disclosure I've only been to one but bar is high (literally)) kudos.

    I don't do many reviews but when I do it is usually an exceptional reason. I absolutely love this…read morewine lounge! It is a true gem on the Peninsula. From the moment you walk in, you're transported by its European charm and warm, inviting atmosphere. The space is cozy yet elegant, with an intimate and stylish vibe that makes you want to linger. We recently hosted a retirement party here, and it couldn't have been more perfect. Steve, the owner, is genuinely one of the kindest, most welcoming people you'll ever meet. He makes you feel like you're not just a guest, but that you're being welcomed into his home. His attention to detail and care are unmatched. He worked with us on everything we wanted for the event and made the entire experience seamless and special. The wine selection is excellent, and the small bites are absolutely delicious...thoughtfully curated and perfect for sharing. Whether you're stopping by for a relaxed happy hour or planning an intimate celebration, this place delivers on every level.

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    Rouge Lounge - Rose Wine from France

    Rose Wine from France

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    Cheese platter

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    La Boheme - Free baguette, but fresher will be better.

    La Boheme

    4.0(617 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    La Bohème is exactly the kind of place you hope to find when you're craving a true French dining…read moreexperience. I was not disappointed. The ingredients were fresh, beautifully balanced, and honestly so good I considered ordering another round. The bread was solid too -- perfectly crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. We tried a range of dishes and everything delivered. The omelette stuffed with shrimp was generous and great value, the French onion soup, mussels, and entrecôte were all absolutely spot on, and the chocolate mousse to finish was delicious. Next time, I'm definitely coming back for the soufflé. Even the fruit bowl stood out -- you could tell it was freshly cut, with each fruit tasting crisp and distinct rather than blended together. It's those little details that really show care. The space itself is charming and cozy, with a lovely French ambiance. It's a medium-sized restaurant , with additional outdoor seating, and a decor that makes you want to linger. What really stood out, though, was the service. Absolutely top notch. You can tell the staff and chefs genuinely care about what they're doing -- and that makes all the difference. Honestly, I'm surprised it wasn't more packed -- it deserves to be. We'll absolutely be back to explore more

    We went for an early Valentine's day dinner (the 13th instead of the 14th). We had a reservation…read moreand were seated immediately. The staff were warm and nice and I liked the ambiance of the restaurant. I ordered a coke to drink and my partner had a French beer. We proceeded to order the charcuterie and french onion soup for appetizers and the duck breast and french burger for entrees. The soup came and it was fine- it tasted like french onion soup. The charcuterie never came; I guess they forgot to put the order in or forgot to make it. It was awkward just sitting there starving while my husband ate his soup though. We figured maybe they were bringing it after he finished the soup so there'd be room on the table but nope. The burger looked nice and was cooked to the ordered temp of medium rare. Otherwise it was like any other burger anywhere else, not overly special. The fries were crisp and well salted. The duck was underwhelming. It's $38 for this plate of food and it came with totally flavorless and dry mashed potatoes, whose texture was akin to boxed potatoes. No butter or cream flavor to speak of. The vegetables were so disappointing. They had no seasoning whatsoever and were as soft as baby food- I am not exaggerating on that. I was surprised by how mushy the carrots were. For almost $40 I expect more exciting veg than broccoli, cauliflower and carrots all steamed to death. The duck was okay. There was a large tendon running through the middle of every piece and I could only eat half of it due to gristly fat. The port wine reduction that covered it totally masked the flavor of the duck. All I tasted was soy sauce. We let them know about the missing charcuterie to make sure it was not included on the bill. Other small things that detracted from the experience included them never clearing any dishes from the table (like the basket from the complimentary bread, appetizer plates or the huge wine glasses that neither of us needed) and not checking in on us to see how everything was going. The table was so cluttered it was hard to eat. It took a really long time to get the check and was so uncomfortable just sitting there obviously done with our food. For the prices charged I expected a higher level of service that was blatantly absent. Overall will not return. Over priced, slow, bland food.

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