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Restaurants
American Restaurant
Alice’s Restaurant
This restaurant serves classic food like burgers, fries, morning scrambles and pie from a rustic-looking cabin among the redwoods and has live music on Thursday and Friday nights.
17288 Skyline Blvd., Woodside | (650) 851-0303 | alicesrestaurant.com
Asian Restaurant
Chef Kwan’s
Chef Kwan’s has become a Peninsula institution, earning a loyal following with its American-Chinese cuisine and welcoming generations of families to its tables. The restaurant creates time-honored recipes with quality ingredients and careful preparation, continuing a tradition of bold flavors and warm hospitality that has made it a local favorite.
630 Menlo Ave., Menlo Park | (650) 322-4631 | chefkwans.com
Casual Dining
Alice’s Restaurant
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Dining with Kids
Alice’s Restaurant
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French Restaurant
Bistro Vida
Bustling Parisian-style bistro in downtown Menlo Park serving classic French cuisine for 25 years. Inspired by the Parisian bistro culture, Bistro Vida serves up French-influenced dishes with a slight Mediterranean twist.
641 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park | (650) 462-1686 | bistro-vida.com
Italian Restaurant
Avanti Pizza Fresh Pasta
Avanti Pizza Fresh Pasta offers authentic Italian homemade specialties for your eating pleasure. They pride themselves in using only the freshest ingredients when making pizzas, pastas and salads. Special care is given to the preparation of every pizza and they are baked to perfection.
3536 Alameda de las Pulgas, Suite 4, Menlo Park | (650) 322-1211 | avantipizzafreshpasta.com
Japanese Restaurant
Dashi Japanese Restaurant
Dashi Japanese Restaurant offers Asian and Japanese cuisine including sushi, sashimi and light bites in a sophisticated, minimalistic and welcoming atmosphere.
873 Hamilton Ave., Menlo Park | (650) 328-6868 | dashijapaneserestaurant.com
Mexican Restaurant
Amigos Grill
Amigos Grill is a family-owned Mexican restaurant in Portola Valley, known for its sleek cantina vibe, spacious patio, and late-night hours. The menu features flavorful favorites like ceviche, burritos and tacos, all served in a welcoming, modern setting.
3130 Alpine Road, Portola Valley | (650) 207-5317 | amigosportola.com
Outdoor Dining
Alice’s Restaurant
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Romantic Restaurant
Bistro Vida
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