Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Portola Valley

69 restaurants available nearby

1. The Village Pub

4.9

Exceptional(3977)

Price: Expensive

• American • Woodside

Booked 55 times today

This beloved Woodside landmark brings destination dining to Silicon Valley. The Village Pub is rich with a sense of heritage and authenticity. The warm and elegant ambiance is the perfect backdrop for Chef Mark Sullivan's Contemporary American cuisine with Classic French roots.We are open for indoor and outdoor dining, takeout, and delivery daily!

2. Selby's

4.6

Exceptional(932)

Price: Expensive

• Continental • Menlo Park

Booked 28 times today

Located on the corners of Selby Lane and El Camino Real in the town of Atherton, Selby’s celebrates classic American continental cuisine with a menu that showcases the restaurant’s unique relationship with SMIP Ranch. Please visit our website for updates. We will see you soon! We serve a Three Course Pre-Fixe Menu for $125 per person. We are excited to announce we are returning toa traditional tipping model and will no longer beapplying service fees to your bill. This change willprovide our guests with greater flexibility and theopportunity to show your appreciation for our staff’shard work and dedication.

3. Evvia

4.8

Exceptional(4639)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Palo Alto

Booked 82 times today

Sister restaurant of Kokkari, Evvia has been serving authentic rustic Greek cuisine since 1995. Our fresh fish, savory roasted meats and grilled and roasted vegetables are perked up with a squeeze of lemon, a splash olive oil, and Mediterranean herbs. There is perfection in simplicity.

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4. Che Fico Parco Menlo

4.5

Awesome(375)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Menlo Park

Booked 46 times today

From Back Home Hospitality comes Che Fico Parco Menlo, an evolution of Che Fico specifically created for the Peninsula located at Springline in Menlo Park. Che Fico Parco Menlo takes inspiration from its critically acclaimed sister restaurant in San Francisco while adding new creations to its menu of Italian fare with California influences. Dishes of hand-rolled pasta, naturally fermented sourdough pizza, antipasti, meat, and fish celebrate the team’s’ passion for Italian cuisine and their dedication to using the best seasonal products from farmers and purveyors in the Bay area.With a vibrant design by Jon De La Cruz, Che Fico Parco Menlo will be the premier destination for both business and social events with private dining options for up to 70 guests. In addition to the dining room, there is an all-season outdoor patio covered by a custom-built pergola with fans for summer nights and heaters for Menlo park 'winters'.

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5. The Village Bakery and Cafe

4.6

Exceptional(1921)

Price: Moderate

• American • Woodside

Booked 48 times today

Welcome to The Village Bakery & Cafe! We offer indoor and outdoor seating, takeout, and delivery daily. Our bakery is also open daily, offering a selection of coffee drinks, freshly baked pastries and breads, sandwiches, and other sweet treats! We hope to see you soon.

6. Nobu Palo Alto

4.5

Awesome(1562)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Palo Alto

Booked 44 times today

Nobu Restaurants' now classic and seamless blend of Japanese and Peruvian food has officially made it’s way to the Bay Area. Here you may divulge in some of our signature world famous dishes like our Alaskan Black Cod, Yellowtail Sashimi Jalapeño, and Salmon Sashimi New Style just to name of few. Situated at the lobby floor of the Nobu Hotel, Epiphany we offer indoor and outdoor seating right in the heart of Palo Alto. Dine with us, stay with us.

7. Parkside Grille

4.8

Exceptional(1837)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Portola Valley

Booked 27 times today

Discover the rustic charm of our cozy, California restaurant, tucked among the towering redwoods of Portola Valley! Where every dish and drink tells a story, and every gathering is a celebration. Reserve your table now for an unforgettable dining experience filled with warmth and flavor!We proudly use only the highest-quality, organic produce from our local farms to serve you. For a taste of some of our most popular dishes, we recommend our Wood-Oven Baked Goat Cheese and our Asian Angus Skirt Steak.Family-owned & operated since 2000.

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8. Sundance The Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(5437)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Palo Alto

Booked 85 times today

Since its opening in 1974, prime steaks and martinis have never gone out of style at this Palo Alto institution. The atmosphere is very clubby with fireplaces, dark wood, sports memorabilia and plush leather booths tucked into the many nooks throughout the dining room. Famous for their slow-roasted prime rib & hand-cut U.S.D.A Prime Steaks, they also offer fresh seafood, cold water lobster tail & succulent shellfish. The 20 oz. Bone-In Rib eye Steak is the Boss’ Favorite while the Double Cut Filet Mignon runs a close second. Sundance is respected for serving the best food money can buy coupled with value & simplicity – a welcome relief for serious food & steak aficionados. The menu is supported by an award-winning wine list that features over 400 selections focusing on highly allocated Napa Valley Cabernets. Exceptional ratings & numerous restaurant awards rank Sundance the Steakhouse as a true dining destination.

9. Flea Street

4.7

Exceptional(2636)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Menlo Park

Booked 17 times today

Flea Street is a beloved spot for special occasions, as noted in many reviews. It's praised for its innovative, seasonal cuisine, exceptional service, and inviting ambiance. As one reviewer shared, 'We celebrated our wedding anniversary on Halloween. Excellent service. Delicious food. Lovely ambience.' Another highlighted it as 'My go-to place for special occasions, and it never disappoints!' Flea Street's commitment to organic, unprocessed ingredients and unique cocktails further enhances the dining experience.

10. Osteria

4.5

Awesome(1377)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Palo Alto

Booked 21 times today

Our vision is to insure a quality dining every time you eat with us. Osteria's purpose is to provide 'Culinary Contentment.' Whether you are choosing to enjoy an Osteria meal at home, your business via delivery, or in our dinning room, it is our pleasure to assist you. We believe in preparing fresh, whole food, as an essential to our customer's well-being. We are focused at providing you, our family and friends, with a traditional Tuscan cuisine, which pleases the palate is healthy, and progressive. Whether you are gathering with family, friends, co-workers, or entertaining clients, we happily offer our assistance. It is a privilege to serve you, grazie!

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Ashleyvip
Vancouver / British Columbia •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Antonio the som was wonderful & so helpful. Our server was both sweet & knowledgeable with the menu, & helped to accommodate our dietary restrictions. The kitchen was so kind to split our shared entrees into 3, all plated beautifully. Highly recommend this restaurant
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The Village Bakery and CafePrice: Moderate• American• Woodside
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4.6
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Rogervip
San Francisco Bay Area •41 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Outstanding food, great service. Requested a special table and they remembered and sat us right there. Three courses is probably too much food, but they are very gracious about packing everything to take home.
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The Village PubPrice: Expensive• American• Woodside
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4.9
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Chrisvip
San Francisco Bay Area •118 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Loved the food, service and ambiance. All the extra up charges for certain items was excessive!! We don’t mind paying $125 for a prefix dinner but so many if the choices had add on up charge.
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Selby'sPrice: Expensive• Continental• Menlo Park
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4.6
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Burtvip
San Francisco Bay Area •102 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
After giving the server mild ribbing over the soft serve “swirl” actually not being a swirl and that the cookies that normally accompany not present, the manager came by and offered some cookies that had been set aside (baker was absent that day) and to comp us the non-swirl swirl. We accepted the cookies and declined the comp, but it was a GREAT gesture!
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Che Fico Parco MenloPrice: Expensive• Italian• Menlo Park
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4.5
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Namrata
San Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
I hadn’t been to Evvia in years and it was so great to go back. My friend and I shared a bunch of appetizers: meatballs, octopus, roasted beets and the butternut squash. The octopus was fantastic as were the meatballs. We each had a glass of wine and the whole meal was $100. Will definitely do that again.
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EvviaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Palo Alto
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1. The Village Pub

2. Selby's

3. Evvia

4. Che Fico Parco Menlo

5. The Village Bakery and Cafe

6. Nobu Palo Alto

7. Parkside Grille

8. Sundance The Steakhouse

9. Flea Street

10. Osteria

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