Menlo Tavern

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   Dawn VIP

   San Francisco47 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   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 3 days ago

   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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   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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   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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   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
   

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   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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   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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   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.
   

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   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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   Lang VIP

   San Francisco5 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

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

   Small hotel restaurant with superb cocktails and food.
   

   Menlo TavernResponded on 21 February 2025

   Hello Lang, Thank you so much for your kind words and high rating! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our cocktails and found our food to your liking. It's always wonderful to know when our guests have a great dining experience. We strive to provide an exceptional experience, and your feedback lets us know we're doing our job. We look forward to welcoming you back to Menlo Tavern soon. Best regards, The Management Team
   

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   Vlad

   San Francisco10 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

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

   Beautiful location! Unfortunately, the experience fell short of expectations. - Despite arriving with a reservation, the hostess seated us on the outskirts of the bar away from the main dining room. The table was situated next to the outdoor courtyard doors, and we were treated to a blast of frigid air each time a hotel guest walked out. We relocated. - The food looked great! However, my burger was undercooked, flatbread greasy, scallops cold and beet salad rubbery. - Service was pleasant and quick. However, our waiter never checked our status after delivering the food. - Nitpicking/eye-roll critique: Lighting in the dining area was too bright. It felt like a 2 AM run to Mel’s Diner. Dining table chairs felt great, but belong in a library…soft leather with cushions that collapse and hug the thighs. In fact, the cushions sunk so low, that the table came up to my sternum… just like the kids’ table. In the spirit of the AI zeitgeist, this place earns top marks for appearance. However, it lacks the empathy and character of what a human diner would want.
   

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   Catherine

   San Francisco50 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

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

   Nice place. Elegant and the staff were all welcoming courteous professional and friendly including the bartender We had the octopus and meatball for appetizers rack of lamb and the Wagyu beef steak especially . Everything was good except the Wagyu beef steak. Wagyu beef is supposed to be soft and melts in your mouth. This one didn’t. Hard to slice and we ordered medium rare. Dessert proliferates was good. Service from our server great but she forgot to give us plates though she knew we were sharing. Apart from that she was great and friendly. Good experience over all.
   

   Menlo TavernResponded on 19 February 2025

   Hey Catherine, we're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time at Menlo Tavern. We're glad that our staff and food met your expectations. We apologize if the Wagyu beef steak didn't meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly look into this. We're glad you had a great experience overall and we hope to see you again soon. Best, Menlo Tavern Management Team.
   

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    Rita

    San Francisco77 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 12 February 2025

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

    Wonderful ambience; great service; very well prepared and delicious lunch.
    

    Menlo TavernResponded on 13 February 2025

    Thanks for the feedback, Rita! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the ambiance and service at Menlo Tavern. We're glad you found our lunch to be well prepared and delicious. We're always striving to provide the best experience for our guests and your feedback is invaluable to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
    

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