Canteen

4.5

60 Reviews

$50 and over

Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Good for groups
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

Canteen is a casual Wine Bar from Chef Greg Kuzia-Carmel, of Camper fame. The restaurant is conveniently located at the corners of Oak Grove + Garwood avenues in Menlo Park just a short hop and skip away from the Menlo Park Caltrain Station.

Featuring an ever changing mix of seasonally driven small plates, tapas, and larger dishes, alongside a menu of craft cocktails, great wines by the glass and the bottle, and non-alcoholic options, Canteen is the "Urban Oasis" Menlo Park has been clamoring for. The vibe is laid back with a mix of bar, communal, informal style seating. Canteen is the perfect place to meet up with friends, family and colleagues, for whatever reason (or no reason at all).

In the warmer months Canteen features an expansive outdoor patio, perfect for sharing a pitcher of Sangria and a symphony of small plates + pintxos.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Californian, Spanish
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(650) 550-0081
Website
https://www.canteen.studio/wine-bar
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Greg Kuzia-Carmel
Private party facilities
Canteen is a breathtaking place for a full restaurant Buyout. With a customizable menu package, full service event coordinating team and a bevy of baked in perks and benefits: let us help you throw one unforgettable party!

Location
550 Oak Grove Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025-4211
Neighborhood
Menlo Park
Cross street
Oak Grove + Garwood Avenues
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Caltrain Menlo Park
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 60 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

60 Reviews

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Tyler
San Francisco
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable but did not hang around and interrupt our dinner. The food was outstanding, the Patatas Bravas were crispy and flavorful, the octopus was tender and had just the right amount of char on it, and the churros were well balanced with a crunchy exterior a slightly chewy interior and not overly sweet like so many churros you get in a restaurant.
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Barry
Chicago
121 reviews
5.0
121 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was attending a concert at the Guild Theater that night and wanted a place to relax before the show started. I found Canteen and was thrilled. It was the right amount of small plates and wine before dinner. The Lola Pinot Noir was very nice, alongside the oysters and deviled eggs (ok, strange combo, but it worked). Service was outstanding. They were fairly busy but always made sure everything was taken care of for me. Highly recommended.
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Kimberley
San Francisco
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is wonderful and the staff friendly. The restaurant could use some booster pillows to sit on. We are not tall people and the couch seating was challenging. But, we would certainly return for the food and ask for more standard seating.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice place, with great service and ambiance. Our drinks were excellent, while the food was ok, and portions were small and pricey, even for Pintxos (tapas). Seems unfortunate that tapas in the US never seem to be presented in the same spirit as in Spain or Portugal where they always seem like simple, affordable snacks. That said, I would probably go back as the location, drinks, and service are all great.
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jpk2
San Francisco
35 reviews
3.0
35 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Stopped in for an early dinner. The service was good, and attentive. The food was good, although the garlic shrimp came out cold (perhaps that is how it was meant to be) and the churros for dessert were not hot as one might expect right out of the fryer. Perhaps an off night for the back of the house.
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Iacopo
San Francisco
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was disappointing. We tried the Dungeness Crab Salad Rolls, the Slow Cooked Spanish Octopus, and the Petrale Sole. Both the Octopus and the Petrale Sole were overly oily and lacked flavor. The Octopus dish, in particular, was underwhelming, with only three or four tiny pieces of octopus.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing food, great service. Only drawback was occasional train noise as we were seated outside but it was worth it on such a beautiful evening. Cocktails were also delicious. This place is not inexpensive but the food was creative and fun in addition to being yummy. Similar style and price to Teleféric at Town & Country but a tad more creative. Will be back.
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Agoramo
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This is an unusual place, basically the lobby of a new residential complex turned into a hip (for Menlo Park) lounge. The first time we were here the food was mixed (in not everything was fantastic), but the service was outstanding. This time what we ate was all delicious (the scallop ceviche was one of the best things I have ever eaten), but I had a hard time getting anyone’s attention to get a glass of wine. It is designed to be a place to hang out for a while. Good cocktails, small plates of tasty food.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service at the canteen was truly exceptional. The menu boasted a wide array of dishes, ranging from tapas-style bites to hearty entrees, ensuring there was something to please every palate. What truly stood out was the impeccable service; the staff was incredibly attentive, ensuring that every need was promptly addressed. It was evident that customer satisfaction was their top priority, making for a memorable and enjoyable meal.
CanteenResponded on May 13, 2024
Hi Neighbor! Thank you for dining with us this weekend. We are SO stoked to read that you enjoyed your experience here. We are always working to grow, improve and iterate and hope we will continue to get the chance to serve you for many years to come. We DO aim to please and our team both in the kitchen and on the dining room floor are all very much here to try to host a great party. We appreciate what a precious commodity time is and hope that we get to share some more with you again SOON :-) With our best, Canteen
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AMenloResident
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, good service, good to sit outside in this nice weather!
CanteenResponded on May 13, 2024
Hi Neighbor!! Thank you for dining with us (twice ;-) ) this weekend. We are grateful for your support and feedback and stoked that we continue to get the opportunity to set the table for the awesome folks of Silicon Valley nightly. We look forward to continuing to expand and explore our menu of eclectic Spanish inspired eats and drinks and hope YOU will take the opportunity to tell your neighbors about us! See you again soon :-) Team Canteen
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FAQs

Canteen is rated 4.5 stars by 60 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

550 Oak Grove Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025-4211

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Oak Grove + Garwood Avenues
Neighborhood
Menlo Park
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Californian, Spanish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Caltrain Menlo Park
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Greg Kuzia-Carmel
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.canteen.studio/wine-bar
Phone number
(650) 550-0081
Private party facilities
Canteen is a breathtaking place for a full restaurant Buyout. With a customizable menu package, full service event coordinating team and a bevy of baked in perks and benefits: let us help you throw one unforgettable party!

Canteen

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What 60 people are saying

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