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Mountain House, Woodside, CA

Mountain House

4.8
4.8
415 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
The Mountain House has a rich history dating back to the late 19th century. Serving as a rest stop for travelers, loggers and homesteaders in the Santa Cruz Mountains- we have evolved into a beloved destination known for our Coastal Countryside cuisine and rustic, intimate ambiance. Offering a menu highlighting game meats, locally sourced ingredients, and a curated selection of California and Old World wines, the Mountain House is one of the most unique settings in California. From a roadhouse to fine dining, the unassuming red cabin has stood the test of time along with the majestic redwoods that surround it.

Today, the restaurant is owned and operated by distinguished chefs Dmitry Elperin and William Roberts. We offer a three-course prix fixe menu for in our dining rooms and additionally, we serve an à la carte menu in our bar and lounge, available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Take the scenic route to The Mountain House, where nature, history, and hospitality converge.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian, Wild Game
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Woodside
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 415 people are saying

Mountain House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Peninsula

    Best Ambience

  • Peninsula

    Romantic

  • Peninsula

    Great for scenic views

  • Peninsula

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mountain House offers a charming rustic setting amidst redwoods, perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "excellent food" and "outstanding service," with standout dishes like the ribeye, venison, and scallops. The glass-enclosed Forest Room provides a stunning view. Some find the fixed menu pricey, but the overall experience is "worth it."
415 Reviews
  1. Sally VIP

    Central Coast7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mountain House met every high expectation, from the ambiance among the beautiful redwoods to every mouthwatering morsel of food! Service was friendly and attentive. Loved every minute!

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  2. Janet

    San Francisco10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrating two family birthdays last night was a perfect experience at The Mountain House. We walked into a glass enclosed room surrounded by the forest with the sun fading in the mountains. Appetizers ordered included fried quail, sushi, and little gem salad with thinly sliced apples, candied walnuts, pomegranate seeds, goat cheese and poppy seed dressing: easily the best salad I've ever had. The entrees were 20 oz rib eye with an incredible sauce and golden, crisp chucks of diced potatoes and roasted fresh asparagus. My Scottish salmon over tender artichokes was sublime, perfectly cooked. The dark chocolate flourless cake was outstanding and I cannot imagine choosing anything else next time although there were many tempting offerings. Last but not least, the service was everything one hopes for...attentive, warm, not rushed.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Can’t wait to go again.

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  4. Julie VIP

    San Francisco16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, excellent food in a charming setting with professional service

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  5. Mitchell

    San Francisco37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Most impressive. The setting of course is beautiful, but food and the service were even more remarkable.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Hidden Gem! Excellent food, great curated wine and cocktail list excellent bar service and very good table service. Acoustics made hearing a little tough but they were definitely trying to make it work. With a building that old- its worth it to deal with a little noise for such a cool old space.

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  7. Mona VIP

    San Francisco8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was a bit bland. Ribeye special was the best, but everything else was sort of ok
    Mountain HouseResponded on 12 March 2025
    Hello Mona, Thank you for your Feedback. We value all feedback and reviews so that we may continue to improve our food, service and overall hospitality experience. Please find the private message that we sent regarding your experience. Thank you!! The Mountain House Team

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  8. ChuckV

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is definitely a great restaurant for a special occasion wonderful setting outstanding food and great service. Out the door it will be about $150 per person if you have a few drinks so just be prepared.

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  9. Jeff VIP

    Denver4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A+ food, drinks, and vibe. Would come here again.

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  10. NANo VIP

    San Francisco23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fabulous menu, great service and exquisite dishes. For the 1st course we selected scallops, the butternut squash soup and the pecan crusted quail. Everyone if them was extremely delicious, well balanced and was enjoyed tremendously. We had requested items from the special “game” menu, and even we had a ver late reservation, the chef had maintained a few options for us- all of which were so well cooked; the filet mignon was lean but most tender it melted in your mouth, the Bison and Duck dishes were prepared so expertly and tasted wonderful. For dessert we had, flourless chocolate cake- silky and chocolaty, creme brûlée that was so floral and silky and smooth and every drop was finished and the pistachio cake was tasty as well! The blue velvet cocktail was so unique and aromatic that will be a favorite from now on! The service and hospitality from every member of the staff specially Sebastian was superb and welcoming. We love the restaurant, the forrest room setting, the staff and services, the food and the chef’s talent!

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Mountain House is rated 4.8 stars by 415 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Mountain House

13808 Skyline Blvd, Woodside, CA 94062-4504

Additional information

  • Area
    Woodside
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian, Wild Game
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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