Mountain House

4.8

406 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

27 Feb 2025

9:30 pm

Booked 29 times today

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.

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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
(650) 851-8541
Website
http://themountainhouse.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
13808 Skyline Blvd, Woodside, CA 94062-4504
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

Roasted Heirloom Tomato Soup | Brioche and Smoked Cheddar Grilled Cheese
Golden Beet Salad | Goat Cheese | Citrus | Arugula | Toasted Pistachios
Yellowtail Carpaccio | Niçoise Olives | Lemon Confit | Tomatoes | Lemon-Verbena Vinaigrette
Seared Diver Scallops | Roasted Cauliflower | Toasted Pine Nuts | Golden Raisins | Brown Butter
Bacon-Wrapped Quail | Savory Herb and Sourdough Stuffing

Entree Course

Grilled Pork Tenderloin | Bacon Braised Cabbage | Olive Oil Crushed Potatoes | Moscato Poached Pears
Red Wine Braised Short Rib | Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes | Glazed Root Vegetables
Lightly Smoked Scottish Salmon | Poached Mussels | Golden Potatoes | Watercress
Roasted Sonoma Chicken | Porcini Mushroom Risotto | Cippolini Onions | Lemon-Thyme Jus
Fettuccini Pasta | Butternut Squash | Braised Chantarelles | Crispy Chestnuts | Parmesan
Rack of Venison | Vanilla Parsnip Puree | Brussels Sprouts | Crushed Hazelnuts | Lingonberry Sauce

Dessert Course

Flourless Dark Chocolate Cake | Salted Caramel Ice Cream
Grand Marnier Crème Brûlée | Black Mission Figs
Vanilla Pear and Almond Tart | Cognac Cream
Artisan Cheese Board | Accoutrements
Selection of Seasonal Ice Creams and Sorbets

What 406 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Peninsula
Romantic
Peninsula
Great for scenic views
Peninsula
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mountain House delights with its "absolutely fantastic" service and cuisine, set in a beautiful, historic location. Diners rave about the "wonderful staff" and "excellent food," including standout dishes like venison chops and scallops. Ideal for special occasions, with a cozy ambiance and stunning forest views, it's a "hidden gem."

406 Reviews

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VIP
San Francisco
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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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Toni
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San Francisco
80 reviews
5.0
80 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a charming restaurant nestled in the Redwood trees. It's a bit of a drive from the Peninsula cities (Los Altos, Menlo Park, etc.) but very much worth it. The service was impeccable. The food was all excellent (pork chop, salmon, short rib, venison). Love the 3 course prix fixe menu....not too many courses but enough choices in each "category" (beginning, entree, dessert) for everyone. We were lucky enough to be seated in the Forest Room which has large windows looking out onto the trees - lovely. Fun side note: the restaurant was featured in the old Neil Young video for the song Harvest Moon - check it out on You Tube.
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Theatergoer
VIP
San Francisco
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The scallop appetizer was amazing. The texture was perfect and the trays delicious. I am pescatarian and they were easily able to accommodate me by replacing the cabbage with bacon which came with the salmon with some lovely root vegetables.
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Patrick
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San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were excellent as usual. If you want a romantic getaway, look no further.
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Ruby
VIP
San Francisco
50 reviews
5.0
50 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mountain House was wonderful. Food and service were perfection. One of the best dinners we have had. Our server Robin was very knowledgeable and great at helping us decide. Looking forward to going back again for our next special occasion.
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Kathleen
VIP
San Francisco
159 reviews
4.0
159 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service. Beautiful setting. Servings are of only moderate size given prices. Wine prices are particularly high. The beet amuse boy he with lemon crème was a heavenly starter. But the squash soup was heavy with sugar and the pork chop was undercooked. Scallops were tasty and short rib was wonderfully tender. Crème brûlée was soupy and couldn’t find the “molten lava” in the chocolate cake.
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Peter
VIP
San Diego
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fantastic experience service was fantastic. Food was fantastic. Location was fantastic. Super happy. It was my birthday. Great place to have my birthday.
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Don
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Bar is the room Rest of the seating areas would benefit from some interior design improvements
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Jesse
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful staff and excellent food! We will be back!!
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Mark
VIP
Central Coast
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding meal the Venison chop is the best we’ve ever had. The service was outstanding and great place to celebrate a special occasion.
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Mountain House is rated 4.8 stars by 406 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

27 Feb 2025

9:30 pm

Booked 29 times today

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

Website
http://themountainhouse.com/
Phone number
(650) 851-8541

Mountain House

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Menu

First Course

Roasted Heirloom Tomato Soup | Brioche and Smoked Cheddar Grilled Cheese

Golden Beet Salad | Goat Cheese | Citrus | Arugula | Toasted Pistachios

Yellowtail Carpaccio | Niçoise Olives | Lemon Confit | Tomatoes | Lemon-Verbena Vinaigrette

Seared Diver Scallops | Roasted Cauliflower | Toasted Pine Nuts | Golden Raisins | Brown Butter

Bacon-Wrapped Quail | Savory Herb and Sourdough Stuffing

Entree Course

Grilled Pork Tenderloin | Bacon Braised Cabbage | Olive Oil Crushed Potatoes | Moscato Poached Pears

Red Wine Braised Short Rib | Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes | Glazed Root Vegetables

Lightly Smoked Scottish Salmon | Poached Mussels | Golden Potatoes | Watercress

Roasted Sonoma Chicken | Porcini Mushroom Risotto | Cippolini Onions | Lemon-Thyme Jus

Fettuccini Pasta | Butternut Squash | Braised Chantarelles | Crispy Chestnuts | Parmesan

Rack of Venison | Vanilla Parsnip Puree | Brussels Sprouts | Crushed Hazelnuts | Lingonberry Sauce

Dessert Course

Flourless Dark Chocolate Cake | Salted Caramel Ice Cream

Grand Marnier Crème Brûlée | Black Mission Figs

Vanilla Pear and Almond Tart | Cognac Cream

Artisan Cheese Board | Accoutrements

Selection of Seasonal Ice Creams and Sorbets

What 406 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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