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

Menlo Tavern

4.6
4.6
430 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
    (650) 330-2790
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 430 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Peninsula

    Great for brunch

  • Peninsula

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Peninsula

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Menlo Tavern offers an exceptional dining experience with a "great courtyard environment" and "lovely outdoor seating." Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "wonderful service." The live music adds to the ambience, though some find it "a touch too loud." It's a "favorite go-to place" for many, ensuring a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere.

611 Reviews
  1. Ashley

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restraint was amazing and the service was spectacular.
    Menlo TavernResponded today
    Dear Ashley, Thank you for your 5-star review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your food and service, and we look forward to taking care of you in the near future.

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  2. Fred

    San Francisco

    139 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    139 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Return visit was good. "Pot Pie Tuesday" was featured and we had the Chicken Pot Pie. Very good. Service was excellent and overall experience was excellent
    Menlo TavernResponded today
    Dear Fred, Thank you very much for taking the time out of your schedule to share your most recent review with our team. We appreciate your support and look forward to having you back home with us soon.

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  3. Maria

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the grilled chicken salad. Although the portion was more than generous, the chicken was wa-a-ay overcooked. It was like leather. From a high end restaurant I expected better.
    Menlo TavernResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Maria, Thank you for coming to join us! I appreciate your comments regarding your salad- I will definitely look into this issue to ensure we rectify the cook on the chicken. We hope to have you back with us again soon!

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  4. Lisa

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time! Food was excellent as was the service. We will be back!
    Menlo TavernResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for joining us, and leaving such a kind review! We look forward to you joining us again soon.

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  5. Steven

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was wonderful to find a quiet place with reasonable food that is open after 9PM!!!!!
    Menlo TavernResponded on November 10, 2024
    Hi Steven, We're glad you found us! Hope you come join us again soon. Cheers!

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  6. Elizabeth

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and attention to our group's needs from the hostess and our server. Tomato soup with 1/2 of a grilled cheese, club sandwich and ice cream sundae was delicious. Apple dessert was fine.
    Menlo TavernResponded on November 4, 2024
    Thank you for the wonderful review, Elizabeth! We hope to have you back again for lunch or dinner soon!

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  7. Stephen

    San Francisco

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As you can tell from the five stars, this is a great place and consistently so.
    Menlo TavernResponded on November 1, 2024
    Dear Stephen, Thank you so much for all your support and we look forward to being of service to you soon.

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  8. Alix

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely lunch! Great food and service. Will come back again soon!
    Menlo TavernResponded on November 1, 2024
    Dear Alix, Thank you for sharing your kind review and scores with our team. We all look forward to having you back home with us soon.

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  9. Joleen

    Fayetteville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second visit with our son that is a college student in the area. We have enjoyed our food, service and ambiance both times. We look forward to returning the next time we are in the area.
    Menlo TavernResponded on October 28, 2024
    Hi Joleen, thanks for this wonderful review! We're glad we've become a regular stop when visiting - thank you so much! We look forward to having you back again soon!

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  10. Joel

    San Francisco

    63 reviews

    4.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Squash soup was very nice turkey club great tablemates really liked their tuna salad
    Menlo TavernResponded on October 19, 2024
    Hi Joel, Thanks for joining us for lunch and sharing your review! We hope you'll join us again soon! -Ana

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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 430 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Menlo Tavern

100 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Sand Hill Road
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (650) 330-2790
  • 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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