Menlo Tavern

4.6

431 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

2 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for outdoor dining
Neighbourhood gem
Great for brunch

Enjoy one of our new cocktails and dine on our seasonal menus or cozy up to the fireplace with a glass of wine. 'Smores by the firepits are a continued favorite for all ages!

Daily breakfast and weekend brunch are even more special with friends and family. Treat your favorite client or coworker to lunch or enjoy a romantic dinner with a loved one in the dining room. Come find out why our guests have voted us best American restaurant on the peninsula!

Join us for Tavern Time, our daily Happy Hour from 3-5PM. And don’t forget about holidays! Reservations fill quickly for holiday celebrations, so be sure to plan ahead.

Reservations are available here for groups of up to six guests. For parties of more than 10 guests, please contact the Menlo Tavern directly at (650) 330-2794.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Dining Bar
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(650) 330-2790
Website
http://www.menlotavern.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Louis Salvatore and Tim Baragas
Catering
Special dining options for parties of 12 or more. Private spaces available for rent. Large parties up to 80 guests.
Private party facilities
Menlo Tavern’s multiple dining spaces are perfect for parties of all types. Email us at sales@stanfordparkhotel.com and we’ll help you find what you’re looking for.

Location
100 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Area
Menlo Park
Cross Street
Sand Hill Road
Parking details
Complimentary Self Parking at Stanford Park Hotel
Public transit
Cal Train - Menlo Park or Palo Alto
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit

Experiences

Visit Santa & Mrs. Claus at Menlo Tavern!
1 Dec 2024 - 21 Dec 2024
Santa and Mrs. Claus are in Menlo Park! Visit Us the First Three Saturdays in December to meet the Big Man and the Mrs. before the Holiday!

TAVERN BREAKFAST US$24.00
two eggs any style. hickory smoked bacon or house-made sausage. cottage potatoes or seasonal fruit
SALMON & BAGEL US$25.00
san francisco bagel. smoked salmon. capers. red onions. dill cream cheese
APPLE PIE BREAD PUDDING FRENCH TOAST US$21.00
house-made bread pudding. solana gold apples. streusel crumble
HUCKLEBERY MAPLE PANCAKES US$20.00
huckleberry compote. candied pecans. maple pecan butter
EGG WHITE SOFT SCRAMBLED US$22.00
egg whites, de cicco broccoli, asparagus, blistered tomatoes. leeks. pecorino
GIUSTO'S ORGANIC OATMEAL US$15.00
steel cut oats. sultanas. raisins. coke farm fresh berries. brown sugar

TAVERN FAVORITES

OMELETTE RANCHERO US$20.00
california avocado. cotija cheese. tortilla rounds. sour cream. black beans. ranchero sauce
EGG WHITE OMELETTE US$21.00
egg whites. bloomsdale spinach. caramelized onions. goat cheese
ENGLISH MUFFIN SANDWICH US$21.00
housemade sausage. hickory smoked bacon. aged american cheddar. sunny side up egg. crushed cottage potatoes. garden lettuces
BREAKFAST BURRITO US$18.00
pamplona chorizo. scrambled eggs. piquillo peppers. russet potatoes. crème fraiche
EGGS BENEDICT US$23.00
jambon de paris. espelette bearnaise
CROQUE MADAME US$18.00
pullman brioche. jambon de paris. bechamel. sunny side up egg. dijon mustard

TAVERN EXTRAS

TOAST US$6.00
CROISSANT US$6.00
CHOCOLATE CROISSANT US$6.00
SEASONAL DANISH US$6.00
SIGONA'S HALF GRAPEFRUIT US$6.00
COFFEE US$6.00
ESPRESSO US$6.00
CAPPUCCINO US$7.00
LATTE US$7.00
SEASONAL FRUIT US$18.00
FRESH SQUEEZED ORANGE OR GRAPEFRUIT US$8.00
YOGURT PARFAITUS$14.00

What 431 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Peninsula
Great for brunch
Peninsula
Great for outdoor dining
Peninsula
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Menlo Tavern offers an exceptional dining experience with a "great courtyard environment" and "lovely outdoor seating." Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "wonderful service." The live music adds to the ambience, though some find it "a touch too loud." It's a "favorite go-to place" for many, ensuring a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere.

612 Reviews

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Kathie
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A real neighborhood secret. Outstanding restaurant.
Menlo TavernResponded today
Lovely to have you with us Kathie, thank you so much for your kind words! We look forward to having you back with us again soon!
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Ashley
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restraint was amazing and the service was spectacular.
Menlo TavernResponded 2 days ago
Dear Ashley, Thank you for your 5-star review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your food and service, and we look forward to taking care of you in the near future.
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Fred
San Francisco
139 reviews
vip
4.0
139 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Return visit was good. "Pot Pie Tuesday" was featured and we had the Chicken Pot Pie. Very good. Service was excellent and overall experience was excellent
Menlo TavernResponded 2 days ago
Dear Fred, Thank you very much for taking the time out of your schedule to share your most recent review with our team. We appreciate your support and look forward to having you back home with us soon.
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Maria
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 19 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had the grilled chicken salad. Although the portion was more than generous, the chicken was wa-a-ay overcooked. It was like leather. From a high end restaurant I expected better.
Menlo TavernResponded on 24 November 2024
Hi Maria, Thank you for coming to join us! I appreciate your comments regarding your salad- I will definitely look into this issue to ensure we rectify the cook on the chicken. We hope to have you back with us again soon!
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Lisa
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time! Food was excellent as was the service. We will be back!
Menlo TavernResponded on 24 November 2024
Thank you for joining us, and leaving such a kind review! We look forward to you joining us again soon.
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Steven
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on 7 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was wonderful to find a quiet place with reasonable food that is open after 9PM!!!!!
Menlo TavernResponded on 10 November 2024
Hi Steven, We're glad you found us! Hope you come join us again soon. Cheers!
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Elizabeth
San Francisco
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and attention to our group's needs from the hostess and our server. Tomato soup with 1/2 of a grilled cheese, club sandwich and ice cream sundae was delicious. Apple dessert was fine.
Menlo TavernResponded on 4 November 2024
Thank you for the wonderful review, Elizabeth! We hope to have you back again for lunch or dinner soon!
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Stephen
San Francisco
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on 30 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As you can tell from the five stars, this is a great place and consistently so.
Menlo TavernResponded on 1 November 2024
Dear Stephen, Thank you so much for all your support and we look forward to being of service to you soon.
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Alix
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely lunch! Great food and service. Will come back again soon!
Menlo TavernResponded on 1 November 2024
Dear Alix, Thank you for sharing your kind review and scores with our team. We all look forward to having you back home with us soon.
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Joleen
Fayetteville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second visit with our son that is a college student in the area. We have enjoyed our food, service and ambiance both times. We look forward to returning the next time we are in the area.
Menlo TavernResponded on 28 October 2024
Hi Joleen, thanks for this wonderful review! We're glad we've become a regular stop when visiting - thank you so much! We look forward to having you back again soon!
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FAQs

Menlo Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 330-2790.

Menlo Tavern is rated 4.6 stars by 431 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

2 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

100 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Additional information

Cross Street
Sand Hill Road
Area
Menlo Park
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Dining Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Complimentary Self Parking at Stanford Park Hotel
Public transit
Cal Train - Menlo Park or Palo Alto
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Louis Salvatore and Tim Baragas
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit

Website
http://www.menlotavern.com/
Phone number
(650) 330-2790
Catering
Special dining options for parties of 12 or more. Private spaces available for rent. Large parties up to 80 guests.
Private party facilities
Menlo Tavern’s multiple dining spaces are perfect for parties of all types. Email us at sales@stanfordparkhotel.com and we’ll help you find what you’re looking for.

Menlo Tavern

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Visit Santa & Mrs. Claus at Menlo Tavern!

Breakfast Menu

TAVERN BREAKFAST US$24.00

SALMON & BAGEL US$25.00

APPLE PIE BREAD PUDDING FRENCH TOAST US$21.00

HUCKLEBERY MAPLE PANCAKES US$20.00

EGG WHITE SOFT SCRAMBLED US$22.00

GIUSTO'S ORGANIC OATMEAL US$15.00

TAVERN FAVORITES

OMELETTE RANCHERO US$20.00

EGG WHITE OMELETTE US$21.00

ENGLISH MUFFIN SANDWICH US$21.00

BREAKFAST BURRITO US$18.00

EGGS BENEDICT US$23.00

CROQUE MADAME US$18.00

TAVERN EXTRAS

TOAST US$6.00

CROISSANT US$6.00

CHOCOLATE CROISSANT US$6.00

SEASONAL DANISH US$6.00

SIGONA'S HALF GRAPEFRUIT US$6.00

COFFEE US$6.00

ESPRESSO US$6.00

CAPPUCCINO US$7.00

LATTE US$7.00

SEASONAL FRUIT US$18.00

FRESH SQUEEZED ORANGE OR GRAPEFRUIT US$8.00

YOGURT PARFAITUS$14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Menlo Tavern offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Menlo Tavern restaurant rated?

Is Menlo Tavern currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

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