The Village Pub

The Village Pub reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Isabelle

   Baltimore3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Everything was excellent. This was my favorite meal of a highly food-centered vacation in the area. No dish was too heavy but we all left extremely satisfied. I ordered the beet salad, halibut, and cheese board and enjoyed the light, fresh flavors that were well balanced in each dish. I didn’t know still water costs money, though.
   

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   Bill VIP

   San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   I've eaten at VP many times. this was the first time where the food was underwhelming. My game hen entree looked like strips of chicken tenders and was very dry. My chocolate dessert - can't remember what it was called - was also not very good. Very surprised.
   

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   Isabel

   San Francisco Bay Area1 review

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Great place for lunch! Great value, and the lobster roll is my favorite!
   

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   The Village PubResponded 4 days ago

   Thanks for visiting us, Isabel! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your lunch at The Village Pub and our lobster roll is your favorite. Your high ratings for our food, service, and value are greatly appreciated. We strive to provide great experiences for our guests and your feedback tells us we're on the right track. We look forward to serving you again soon! Warm Regards The Management Team
   

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   Dan VIP

   Central Coast3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Such an awesome experience! I can absolutely see why The Village Pub retains its Michelin Star! Such a fine dining experience, without being stuffy. We went here for a date night and started with drinks. Both were great. The canapés and the bread were amazing as well. We had the carrot soup and the ravatolli. I loved both of them. The ricotta in the soup was an excellent touch. For entrees we had lobster and the steak. My steak was delicious and the lobster was a hit. Smaller portion on the steak, but it was complimented with potato and greens. For dessert, we enjoyed the hazelnut mouse and the beignets. We were trying to choose between those and the Orange creamsicle and talked about how we used to eat them as kids. To our surprise, the server brought out all three. Overall an awesome experience and great food. Would highly recommend The Village Pub. I rarely write reviews on here, but wanted to commend the staff and the chefs!
   

   The Village PubResponded 4 days ago

   Hello Dan Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that your date night with us was such a memorable experience. It means a great deal to our entire team—front and back of house—when guests take the time to share such kind and detailed feedback. We're especially glad you enjoyed the carrot soup and raviolleti , and that the surprise dessert moment brought a bit of nostalgia and delight to your evening. Thoughtful touches like that are exactly what we strive for. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to the chefs and service team—they’ll be so happy to hear that their efforts made a lasting impression. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another special night! Warmly, The Village Pub Team
   

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   Andrew VIP

   San Francisco Bay Area56 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 18 May 2025

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

   Sat in the outside patio. It was nice and cosy. Great service. Good food. Overall good value for the quality of food and service.
   

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   Anna VIP

   San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 17 May 2025

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

   We had a wonderful experience at Village Pub celebrating my dad’s birthday. The spring menu was light and delicious (we had both seafood and steak) and the service was impeccable. The sommelier was knowledgeable and recommended nice wines to complement the experience.
   

   The Village PubResponded 6 days ago

   Dear Anna, Thank you for celebrating your dad’s birthday with us! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the spring menu and that both the seafood and steak were to your liking. It's wonderful to know our team, especially the sommelier, helped make the experience special. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again soon. Warm regards, The Village Pub Management Team
   

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   Ann VIP

   San Francisco Bay Area44 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 16 May 2025

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

   We are going to France in June but were saddened to realize that white asparagus would be out of season. But, our wish was granted when the Pub offered a beautiful white asparagus dish, asparagus flown in from the Loire valley. Perfect meal and fabulous service.
   

   The Village PubResponded on 19 May 2025

   Hi Ann, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that we could satisfy your desire for a white asparagus and that our service made your visit memorable. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and serve as a great motivation for our team. We look forward to welcoming you back to The Village Pub in June. Best, The Management Team
   

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   Paul

   San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 16 May 2025

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

   This experience is either 1st or 2nd for us EVER. We have dined at many high end and Michelin Star/rated restaurants and this one was without doubt the most memorable, above French Laundry etc. The food was fantastic but the service elevated things to a different level, I don't mean over attentive as in some places, simply great service from real people going above and beyond to make a really special night. I booked on Open Table and added a note letting the restaurant know it was our 20th wedding anniversary and would appreciate a copy of the menu and perhaps a kitchen tour if they offered such a thing. I did not receive any response so assumed it wasn't read so never gave it another thought. On arriving at the restaurant the person at the front desk wished us a happy anniversary. The server said happy 20th anniversary, and later the floor manager wished us the same. Everyone knew and each person made it feel a genuine heartfelt gesture rather than just words! The waiter/server was fantastic even though at one point I felt a little disappointed in him telling me not to order a particular dish that I actually hoped to be talked into ordering. As it turned out he brought me both dishes - clearly he went out of his way to make things extra special and give that extra dish although obviously this isn't something the restaurant can do generally! The floor manager came by late between main course and dessert and gave us a kitchen tour and at the end of the evening they gave us a copy of the menu that had been signed by the various people including the chef. Everything was so thoughtful leading to an incredibly memorable evening - we will for sure return and have been raving to friends about The Village Pub
   

   The Village PubResponded 4 days ago

   Hello Paul Thank you so much for celebrating your 20th anniversary with us—it truly means a lot. We’re honored to hear that your evening at The Village Pub ranks among your most memorable dining experiences, especially given the incredible places you’ve visited. Our team strives to create warm, personalized moments, and we’re so glad those gestures made your night feel genuinely special. From the kitchen tour to the signed menu and extra touches, we’re thrilled it all came together. We can’t wait to welcome you back and help create more unforgettable memories! Warm regards The Village Pub Team
   

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   Gloria VIP

   San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 11 May 2025

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

   Quality of service has gotten worse over the years.
   

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    Amit

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 10 May 2025

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

    It took them over an hour just to serve the complimentary bread, and nearly two hours before we received our first course.
    

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