Guidebook for Portola Valley
Food Scene
Beautifully renovated, local, historic roadhouse of Portola Valley. Enjoy beer, wine, gourmet burgers, pizzas and snacks in a family friendly outdoor picnic area by the creek
13 locals recommend
Alpine Inn Beer Garden
3915 Alpine RdBeautifully renovated, local, historic roadhouse of Portola Valley. Enjoy beer, wine, gourmet burgers, pizzas and snacks in a family friendly outdoor picnic area by the creek
Local, Italian, Dinner: handmade pasta, pizza, seafood, steak, grilled veggies etc. Nice brunch menu on the weekends
11 locals recommend
Portola Kitchen
3130 Alpine Rd Local, Italian, Dinner: handmade pasta, pizza, seafood, steak, grilled veggies etc. Nice brunch menu on the weekends
Local, Mexican, Lunch and Dinner: grab-and-go or seated with a small bar
7 locals recommend
Amigos Grill Cocina Mexicana y Cantina
3130 Alpine Rd Local, Mexican, Lunch and Dinner: grab-and-go or seated with a small bar
Parkside Grille
884 Portola RdLocal upscale California cuisine
Konditorei
3130 Alpine Rdlocal, seasonal, delicious health food; lots of tasty vegan, vegetarian and sustainable carnivorous fare. GO HERE, usually need a reservation at all times of day.
13 locals recommend
True Food Kitchen
180 El Camino Real local, seasonal, delicious health food; lots of tasty vegan, vegetarian and sustainable carnivorous fare. GO HERE, usually need a reservation at all times of day.
Left Bank
635 Santa Cruz Ave tasteful French chain, lunch/dinner
Coffeebar Menlo Park
1149 Chestnut St delicious local coffee + tea and light breakfast +lunch
European-style cafe, outdoor/indoor seating: organic & locally sourced fare (baked goods, seasonal soups, salads, hot/cold sandwiches) with coffee & tea plus beer & wine.
79 locals recommend
Cafe Borrone
1010 El Camino Real European-style cafe, outdoor/indoor seating: organic & locally sourced fare (baked goods, seasonal soups, salads, hot/cold sandwiches) with coffee & tea plus beer & wine.
Curry Up Now
321 Hamilton Avepopular Indian street-food spot
Drinks & Nightlife
JOYA Restaurant and Lounge
339 University AveNola
535 Ramona StThomas Fogarty Winery
19501 Skyline BoulevardReposado
236 Hamilton AveParks & Nature
Windy Hill Preserve
Old Spanish Trail
Old Spanish TrailShopping
Stanford Shopping Center
660 Stanford Shopping CenterEssentials
Bianchini's Market
3130 Alpine RdRoberts Market
4420 Alpine RdArts & Culture
Stanford University
450 Serra MallRodin Sculpture Garden
Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts
328 Lomita DrFiloli Historic House & Garden
86 Cañada Rd