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Readers’ Choice 2025 – Restaurants
Best American Restaurant: Alice’s Restaurant
See Best Hamburger, Best Live Music, Best Place to Meet People & Best Happy Hour
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 classic Beijing duck cooked in a cast-iron oven, and 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
See Best Hamburger, Best Live Music, Best Place to Meet People, Best Happy Hour & Best American Restaurant
Best Dining with Kids: Alice’s Restaurant
See Best Hamburger, Best Live Music, Best Place to Meet People, Best Happy Hour, Best American Restaurant & Best Casual Dining
Best 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 Avenue, Menlo Park | (650) 462-1686 | bistro-vida.com
Best 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
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 Avenue, Menlo Park | (650) 328-6868 | dashijapaneserestaurant.com
Best 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
Best Outdoor Dining: Bistro Vida
See Best French Restaurant
Best Romantic Restaurant: Bistro Vida
See Best Outdoor Dining & Best French Restaurant
