Menlo Tavern

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   melissa

   San Francisco

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely open spacious venue with very helpful staff. The food was decent; the coffee mediocre.
   

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   Nicole

   VIP

   San Francisco

   7 reviews

   4.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   We really enjoyed the ambiance and atmosphere at the bar. We had a good dining experience as we were seated at a nice table. Had a manhattan cocktail and it was good. Friendly and attentive staff. They had a varied menu but the taste was not up to expectations. Overall we still had a good time.
   

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   Lang

   VIP

   San Francisco

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Small hotel restaurant with superb cocktails and food.
   

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   Vlad

   San Francisco

   9 reviews

   2.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Beautiful location! Unfortunately, the experience fell short of expectations. - Despite arriving with a reservation, the hostess seated us on the outskirts of the bar away from the main dining room. The table was situated next to the outdoor courtyard doors, and we were treated to a blast of frigid air each time a hotel guest walked out. We relocated. - The food looked great! However, my burger was undercooked, flatbread greasy, scallops cold and beet salad rubbery. - Service was pleasant and quick. However, our waiter never checked our status after delivering the food. - Nitpicking/eye-roll critique: Lighting in the dining area was too bright. It felt like a 2 AM run to Mel’s Diner. Dining table chairs felt great, but belong in a library…soft leather with cushions that collapse and hug the thighs. In fact, the cushions sunk so low, that the table came up to my sternum… just like the kids’ table. In the spirit of the AI zeitgeist, this place earns top marks for appearance. However, it lacks the empathy and character of what a human diner would want.
   

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   Catherine

   San Francisco

   49 reviews

   4.0

   49 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Nice place. Elegant and the staff were all welcoming courteous professional and friendly including the bartender We had the octopus and meatball for appetizers rack of lamb and the Wagyu beef steak especially . Everything was good except the Wagyu beef steak. Wagyu beef is supposed to be soft and melts in your mouth. This one didn’t. Hard to slice and we ordered medium rare. Dessert proliferates was good. Service from our server great but she forgot to give us plates though she knew we were sharing. Apart from that she was great and friendly. Good experience over all.
   

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   Rita

   VIP

   San Francisco

   77 reviews

   4.0

   77 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Wonderful ambience; great service; very well prepared and delicious lunch.
   

   Menlo TavernResponded 4 days ago

   Thanks for the feedback, Rita! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the ambiance and service at Menlo Tavern. We're glad you found our lunch to be well prepared and delicious. We're always striving to provide the best experience for our guests and your feedback is invaluable to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
   

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   Steve

   San Francisco

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on 30 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Nice place but with a fairly limited lunch menu. We sat in the bar area and successfully shut off the TV at our end of the room. Our server was nice and very professional. It was a nice luncheon.
   

   Menlo TavernResponded on 2 February 2025

   Hello Steve, Thank you for choosing Menlo Tavern and for taking the time to share your feedback. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our service and found our server professional. We understand your comment about the limited lunch menu and we appreciate your honesty. We'll certainly take your feedback into consideration as we continually strive to improve our offerings. We hope to welcome you back soon for another enjoyable lunch. Best regards, The Management Team
   

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   Monica

   VIP

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 30 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent service, delicious food, lovely ambiance. I love Menlo Tavern!
   

   Menlo TavernResponded on 2 February 2025

   Thanks for visiting us, Monica! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Menlo Tavern. It's great to know that our service, food, and ambiance met your expectations. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience for all our guests, and your kind words are a testament to our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, Menlo Tavern Management Team
   

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   Doug

   VIP

   San Francisco

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on 25 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Ate dinner at the bar with some friends, great bartender. Unfortunately I didn’t get his name
   

   Menlo TavernResponded on 25 January 2025

   Thanks for the review, Doug! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your dinner at the bar and had a great time with your friends. It's great to know our bartender made your experience enjoyable. We will be sure to thank Ron for taking care of you during your visit. We hope to see you again soon at Menlo Tavern!
   

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    John

    San Antonio

    39 reviews

    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Very consistent food and service. Favorite spot for lunch in the area.
    

    Menlo TavernResponded on 25 January 2025

    Thanks for the review, John! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoy our food and service at Menlo Tavern. It's great to know that we're your favorite spot for lunch in the area. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience and your feedback helps us do just that. We look forward to serving you again soon.
    

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