Readers’ Choice 2024 – Restaurants
BEST AMERICAN RESTAURANT: Alice’s Restaurant
Alice’s Restaurant serves classic food like burgers, fries, 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
BEST ASIAN RESTAURANT: Chef Chu’s
Almanac readers continue to cast their ballots for Chef Chu’s as the place to go for great Chinese food. Many of the signature dishes feature fish and shellfish, but there’s also lamb, chicken and a vegetarian cold plate on the signature menu. There’s also an extensive regular menu that ensures everyone will find their favorite traditional entrees.
1067 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos | (650) 948-2696 | chefchu.com
BEST CASUAL DINING: Alice’s Restaurant
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BEST DINING WITH KIDS: Alice’s Restaurant
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BEST FRENCH RESTAURANT: Bistro Vida
Inspired by the Parisian bistro culture, Bistro Vida has been serving up French-influenced dishes with a slight Mediterranean twist for more than 25 years. The dishes on the market-driven menu are created with local seasonal ingredients. They also offer a carefully curated wine selection and a full bar featuring hand-crafted signature cocktails.
641 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park | (650) 462-1686 | bistro-vida.com
BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT: Ristorante Carpaccio
Ever since Ristorante Carpaccio opened in downtown Menlo Park in 1988, it has consistently won Readers’ Choice for best Italian restaurant. Carpaccio features weekly lunch and dinner special menus, while also offering a full range of appetizers, soups, salads, pastas and meat and fish dinners.
1120 Crane St., Menlo Park | (650) 322-1211 | carpaccios.com
BEST 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
BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT: LuLu’s on the Alameda
LuLu’s on the Alameda is known for serving Mexican cuisine, particularly tacos, burritos and other traditional Mexican dishes. The restaurant has a casual and friendly atmosphere, making it a favorite spot for both locals and visitors.
3539 Alameda de las Pulgas, Menlo Park | (650) 854-8226 | lulusmexicanfood.com
BEST OUTDOOR DINING: Bistro Vida
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BEST ROMANTIC RESTAURANT: Bistro Vida
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