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Sundance The Steakhouse, Palo Alto, CA

Sundance The Steakhouse

4.8
4.8
5438 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 65 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Neighborhood gem
Since its opening in 1974, prime steaks and martinis have never gone out of style at this Palo Alto institution. The atmosphere is very clubby with fireplaces, dark wood, sports memorabilia and plush leather booths tucked into the many nooks throughout the dining room. Famous for their slow-roasted prime rib & hand-cut U.S.D.A Prime Steaks, they also offer fresh seafood, cold water lobster tail & succulent shellfish. The 20 oz. Bone-In Rib eye Steak is the Boss’ Favorite while the Double Cut Filet Mignon runs a close second. Sundance is respected for serving the best food money can buy coupled with value & simplicity – a welcome relief for serious food & steak aficionados. The menu is supported by an award-winning wine list that features over 400 selections focusing on highly allocated Napa Valley Cabernets. Exceptional ratings & numerous restaurant awards rank Sundance the Steakhouse as a true dining destination.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 321-6798
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Alfredo Flores
  • Private party facilities
    Sundance The Steakhouse offers three distinct dining areas that can be reserved for semi private events. Please refer to our web site for additional information and booking policies.
  • Neighborhood
    Palo Alto
  • Cross street
    Stanford Ave.
  • Parking details
    Additional parking is available on Stanford Avenue & across the street on the El Camino Real.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,438 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Steakhouse

  • Peninsula

    Great for fine wines

  • Peninsula

    Romantic

  • Peninsula

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sundance The Steakhouse is a cherished gem in Palo Alto, celebrated for its "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Known for consistently delivering "the best prime rib" and steaks, it offers a "classic steakhouse" atmosphere enriched with memorabilia. Perfect for special occasions, it promises an "exceptional dining experience."

5,438 Reviews
  1. Cristino

    San Francisco

    57 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    57 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good but the service was terrible. The waiter embarrassed me in front of my guests. His job is to serve and not make comments such as asking me to give part of my oysters to my guests who do not want them.

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  2. Vince

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good place . Food is good and the price is decent and not too expensive . Table is a little bit small and place may be a little bit noisy given are fully booked restaurants

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  3. C

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am totally biased as I may have been to Sundance over 500 times over the last 20 years, but this is the most consistent restaurant at which I have ever dined. The staff is incredible, the food is very good and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. The level of care they have for their customers is really unparalleled! I am a big fan and hope all will enjoy Sundance too.

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  4. Jojie

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were both great! Will be coming back soon. Thank you for the great table service Alyssa.

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  5. CherylL

    San Francisco

    68 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and service. Menu full of choices. Reasonable wine list

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  6. Mark A

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food, wonderful service and great ambiance. Delivered on all accounts and the patronage was very collegial as we all watched the Tyson fight on our cellphones. Exceptional experience.

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  7. Marielena

    San Francisco

    74 reviews

    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Party of 7, our waiter was fantastic. The cocktails were excellent as was our appetizers and dinner.

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  8. Richard

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Steak had to be redone because a medium rare request came out as medium.

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  9. Eric

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an Amazing time at Sundance. The food and service are always perfect and the old school ambience is fantastic.

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  10. Denielle

    San Francisco

    45 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I had a really nice lunch here. The quality of food was great, the ingredients were fresh, and the service was on point. Thomas was really polite and helpful to our needs even before we asked. I would definitely recommend the clam chowder soup, the prime rib, and the jack burger.

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FAQs

Sundance The Steakhouse offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Sundance The Steakhouse also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 321-6798.

Sundance The Steakhouse is rated 4.8 stars by 5438 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 65 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sundance The Steakhouse

1921 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Stanford Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Palo Alto
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Additional parking is available on Stanford Avenue & across the street on the El Camino Real.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Alfredo Flores
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (650) 321-6798
  • Private party facilities
    Sundance The Steakhouse offers three distinct dining areas that can be reserved for semi private events. Please refer to our web site for additional information and booking policies.
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