Menlo Tavern

4.6

428 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Neighborhood 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
Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

TAVERN FAVORITES

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

TAVERN EXTRAS

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

What 428 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
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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.

609 Reviews

M
Maria
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 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 3 days ago
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 November 17, 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 3 days ago
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 November 7, 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 November 10, 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 November 1, 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 November 4, 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 October 30, 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 November 1, 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 October 28, 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 November 1, 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 October 27, 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 October 28, 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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Joel
San Francisco
63 reviews
4.0
63 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Squash soup was very nice turkey club great tablemates really liked their tuna salad
Menlo TavernResponded on October 19, 2024
Hi Joel, Thanks for joining us for lunch and sharing your review! We hope you'll join us again soon! -Ana
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Richard
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful courtyard with shaded tables and live music, might be cold in winter but on a nice fall day it was delightful.
Menlo TavernResponded on September 30, 2024
Thank you for joining us on the courtyard, Richard! We serve outdoors until the end of October (if weather allows) and we move back to our stately dining room for the cooler seasons. I'm so glad you've enjoyed everything this morning and we hope to have you back with us again soon!
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Dinearoundmom
San Francisco
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful outdoor patio. Inside bar is warm and luxurious. Food was delicious and servers friendly.
Menlo TavernResponded on September 22, 2024
Thank you for this great review, and we appreciate your return visits! We hope to have you back with us on the courtyard 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 428 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

100 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Additional information

Cross street
Sand Hill Road
Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Breakfast Menu

TAVERN BREAKFAST $24.00

SALMON & BAGEL $25.00

APPLE PIE BREAD PUDDING FRENCH TOAST $21.00

HUCKLEBERY MAPLE PANCAKES $20.00

EGG WHITE SOFT SCRAMBLED $22.00

GIUSTO'S ORGANIC OATMEAL $15.00

TAVERN FAVORITES

OMELETTE RANCHERO $20.00

EGG WHITE OMELETTE $21.00

ENGLISH MUFFIN SANDWICH $21.00

BREAKFAST BURRITO $18.00

EGGS BENEDICT $23.00

CROQUE MADAME $18.00

TAVERN EXTRAS

TOAST $6.00

CROISSANT $6.00

CHOCOLATE CROISSANT $6.00

SEASONAL DANISH $6.00

SIGONA'S HALF GRAPEFRUIT $6.00

COFFEE $6.00

ESPRESSO $6.00

CAPPUCCINO $7.00

LATTE $7.00

SEASONAL FRUIT $18.00

FRESH SQUEEZED ORANGE OR GRAPEFRUIT $8.00

YOGURT PARFAIT$14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Is Menlo Tavern currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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