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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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