PORTOLA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
is a town that's found within the county of San Mateo, and it has a population of just about 4500 residents. It's one of the wealthiest towns in the USA, ranking in the top forty, and if you break it down on a state by state basis, it's the sixth wealthiest in California. There are many attractions that may bring you into the area, including Windy Hill Regional Open Space, Panthers Camp, Frog Pond Park, and Rossotti Field. No matter what your reasons are for coming to the 94028 zip code, you'll certainly want to take note of these wonderful bars and restaurants in the area!
♦ Parkside Grille ♦
Parkside Grille is one of our favorite places to dine in Portola Valley, partially because of the beautifully decorated main seating area, and patially because the service is always so good! Of course the food is really the star of the show here, including lots of American and Californian favorites. We particularly love attending private events here, such as wedding receptions. It's always a lovely time, and the staff really knows how to handle those bigger events with ease. What's the best thing on the menu? The steaks, hands down. You can find Parkside Grille on Portola Road between Farm Road and El Mirador Farm.
♦ Red Lotus ♦
Red Lotus is a wonderful Asian restaurant that has really captured our eye lately. It's minimalistic decor is a pleasantly refreshing concept in a world of overdone decoration, and the food is also built around simple flavorful concepts that really please the tastebuds. It's a relatively small restaurant, but it's very comfortable and never feels cramped. Very intimate and beautiful. The Honey Sesame Pork Lunch Special is our favorite thing here, and would you believe it's only eight dollars (at least at the time of this writing)? The Salt and Pepper Calamari is also a great choice at just nine dollars. And the Chinese chicken salad is also amazing. You'll be able to locate Red Lotus on Alpine Road between La Cuesta Drive and La Mesa Drive.
♦ Amigos Grill ♦
Amigos Grill is one of those classic Mexican restaurants that everybody just loves, and this one comes highly recommended by everyone we know. The Carnitas Nortenas Jalisco Style is our favorite thing on the menu, which features braised carnitas, beans and rice, fresh guacamole, crema mexicana, salsa, and corn tortillas. It's a huge amount of food for just over ten dollars. We also love the fajita quesadillas! This is truly one of the friendliest staffs that we've encountered at any restaurant in the area. Very highly recommended! The location of Amigos Grill is on Alpine Road between La Cuesta Drive and La Mesa Drive.
♦ Mike's Cafe ♦
Mike's Cafe is a very nice and casual neighborhood eatery where you can kick back and enjoy some of the freshest food around. The ambiance is very nice, and since it's never overwhelmingly loud here, it's a great place to go for those intimate conversations that are not always easy to have elsewhere! They can easily accommodate a party of two or a larger party, both with equal ease. And we really enjoy the bar area too. The crab salad panini is fantastic and we also loved the BLT! It's always a great lunch experience here no matter what day of the week we come in. You will be able to find Mike's Cafe on Alpine Road between La Cuesta Drive and La Mesa Drive.
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♦ Round Table Pizza ♦
We've recommended Round Table Pizza on so many of our service area pages that it should be no surprise to find it here! We've been relying on these pizzerias for so many years for their reliable service, their old fashioned pizza pies, and their family friendly dining environment. There's a reason that this company has been going strong since 1959! We like that this location showcases photos from local schools, and they also have a really great salad bar. Sports on TV too! You'll be able to locate this Round Table Pizza location on Alpine Road between Gordon Avenue and Avy Avenue.
♦ Robert's Market ♦
Robert's Market is a really great place to stop in and pick up a healthy lunch. There are lots of sandwich type items as well as pre-cooked items that will fill you up and make you feel like you're having something better than the average workday lunch! Beyond those pastas and paninis, you can also grab a delicious coffee, hot chocolate, or hot mocha while you're there. And the service is always so friendly. Just a great staff. It's easy to run in and grab what everybody on the party bus wants and just bring it out to eat on the road! Very cool. You'll be able to locate Robert's Market on Alpine Road near the intersection with Portola Road.
♦ Portola Cafe Deli ♦
Portola Cafe Deli is one of our favorite spots for pizza in the Portola Valley area, but that's not all that's good here! They've also got wonderful sandwiches, hamburgers, french fries, and much more. It's nice to stop in for a quick lunch and an ice cold drink whether it's in the middle of a busy work week or on the weekend when you're off. We absolutely love their pesto pizza! Very highly recommended! You will be able to find Portola Deli Cafe on Portola Road near Alpine Road.
♦ The Old Pro ♦
The Old Pro is one of our favorite bars in the area, located in nearby Palo Alto. There's a great amount of space here so you can really stretch out and relax, and they give you large portions of your favorite comfort food so you can really make it a relaxing night out times two! There is a cover charge here, ten bucks, but it includes a drink on the house, so we say that's not so bad. Lots of interesting stuff going on here including a mechanical bull! Gotta love it. Best things to eat are the dungeness crab cakes and the baby back ribs! We love the teriyaki steak bites too! You can find The Old pro on Ramona Street between Hamilton Avenue and University Avenue.
♦ The Village Pub ♦
The Village Pub is another one of our favorite bars in the area, this one located in nearby Woodside. They've got some of the best service here, as well as a really impressive menu and wine list, and it's all just so good. We really love the duck confit, and the frissee salad is just incredible. Great fish dishes here too, and we are particular fans of the rack of pork with cherries. Yum!!! We would very highly recommend a reservation because this place fills up quick! The location of The Village Pub is on Woodside Road near the intersection with Whiskey Hill Road.
♦ Rose & Crown English Food & Ale House ♦
Rose & Crown English Food & Ale House is another wonderful bar and restaurant that we simply cannot resist. This one is found in nearby Palo Alto, just a short drive from Portola Valley, but it's worth even a much longer trip! It's mostly a college crowd here, but don't let that put you off if you're a member of the sophisticated older set. Everybody is welcome here. And there's plenty to do here, including darts. The outdoor seating area is a nice touch too, especially if you're bringing someone special for a date. You will be able to find Rose & Crown English Food & Ale House on Emerson Street between Hamilton Avenue and University Avenue.
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