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Menlo Tavern Bar 4pm daily - Menlo Tavern, Menlo Park, CA

Menlo Tavern

4.6
4.6
470 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 14 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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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
  • 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.
  • 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 470 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Menlo Tavern offers a "gorgeous outdoor patio" with live music, creating a "lovely atmosphere" perfect for relaxing meals. Guests rave about the "superb meal presentations" and "excellent service." The menu features varied and "delicious" options, including the highly recommended "salads, burgers, and salmon." While some mention service delays, the overall experience remains "enjoyable and memorable."
651 Reviews
  1. JohnH

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent, from the host to the wait staff.
    Menlo TavernResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy we could accommodate your last-minute request and provide a comfortable, quiet space for your family. It's great to hear that our host and wait staff made a positive impact on your dining experience. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back soon!

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  2. lisa VIP

    San Francisco74 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here is fantastic. It should be packed every night.
    Menlo TavernResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Lisa, We're overjoyed to hear that you had a fantastic experience at Menlo Tavern! It's wonderful to know that our food continues to impress you. We always strive to provide the best service and food, so your positive feedback means a lot to us. We're looking forward to your next visit.

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  3. KEJ3 VIP

    San Francisco17 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Usually love Menlo Tavern but lunch today wasn’t great. They were doing construction right outside which was very loud. I tried to move the plate with my soup on it and the plate broke in half spilling tomatoe soup all over the table and my sweater. It was such a mess. The staff was fine and tried to clean it up but offered no apologies or to compensate me in any way.
    Menlo TavernResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we’re truly sorry to hear about your experience. We understand how frustrating the construction noise and the accident with your soup must have been, and we apologize for the inconvenience. We appreciate your understanding of our staff's efforts, and we'll definitely use your comments to improve how we handle such situations in the future. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide the great experience you’ve come to expect from Menlo Tavern.

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  4. Lisa

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you. We had a great lunch! And our server Erica was excellent! We will be back again soon.
    Menlo TavernResponded 7 days ago
    Dear Lisa, Thank you so much for the 5-star review, Lisa! We're thrilled you enjoyed your experience and Erica's service. We can't wait to welcome you back home soon.

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  5. Dawn

    San Francisco47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Girls night & we sat next to the fireplace in the bar (toasty). The roasted beet & burrata appetizer was awesome & the Tuesday special Pot Pies were amazing. Our server/bartender Oscar was very attentive & made our night complete!
    Menlo TavernResponded on 13 March 2025
    Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad you and your friends enjoyed the cozy atmosphere by the fireplace, along with the beet & burrata appetizer and pot pie special. Oscar will be thrilled to hear your kind words—he's truly a star! We can’t wait to welcome you back for another great night at Menlo Tavern.

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  6. Shannon VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s my favorite spot on the Peninsula. It’s always fantastic
    Menlo TavernResponded on 3 March 2025
    Hi Shannon, we're thrilled to hear that Menlo Tavern is your favorite spot on the Peninsula! We're so glad that you always enjoy our food and service. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to being of service to you again soon.

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  7. linda VIP

    San Francisco11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a gem of a place to go….great food, good service, easy parking, lovely garden patio or calm well appointed dining room. Perfect for date night, colleague meeting, or small groups.
    Menlo TavernResponded on 25 February 2025
    Hi Linda, thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Menlo Tavern. We strive to create a comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere for all our guests, so it's wonderful to hear that we succeeded. We're also glad you appreciated our food and service. Your kind words mean a lot to us and we look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great experience! Best, The Management Team.

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  8. Elmira

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ana was great nice ambience with the cozy fireplace
    Menlo TavernResponded on 19 February 2025
    Thank your for the gracious comments Elmira. Ana is one of our best. Our mission is to make the Menlo Tavern your home away from home. We truly appreciate having you home with us and look forward to being of service to you upon your return.

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  9. melissa

    San Francisco5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely open spacious venue with very helpful staff. The food was decent; the coffee mediocre.
    Menlo TavernResponded on 19 February 2025
    Thanks for the review, Melissa! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our spacious venue and friendly staff at Menlo Tavern. We're sorry to hear that our food and coffee didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide excellent service and delicious meals, and we'll definitely take your feedback into consideration. We appreciate your review and hope to see you again soon for a better experience.

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  10. Nicole VIP

    San Francisco7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed the ambiance and atmosphere at the bar. We had a good dining experience as we were seated at a nice table. Had a manhattan cocktail and it was good. Friendly and attentive staff. They had a varied menu but the taste was not up to expectations. Overall we still had a good time.
    Menlo TavernResponded on 19 February 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, Nicole. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the ambiance and atmosphere at the Menlo Tavern bar. It's great to know that you had a good dining experience, especially the Manhattan. We're sorry to hear that our food did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and will strive to improve. We're glad you still had a good time and we hope to see you again soon. - The Management Team

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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 470 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Menlo Tavern

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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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.
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