Oak + Violet
1400 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Hours open
Monday:
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday:
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday:
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday:
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed
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Location & Phone number
1400 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94025, United States
About the Business

Oak Violet is a renowned dinner restaurant located at 1400 El Camino Real in Menlo Park, California. Led by Executive Chef Shane Ashley Taberos, the restaurant offers seasonal dishes made from locally-sourced ingredients, a curated wine list, and craft cocktails. Guests can enjoy Happy Hour starting at 3pm Monday – Friday for drinks and light snacks.
In addition to the restaurant, the café at the Park James Hotel serves specialty coffee drinks, matcha, herbal botanical lattes, freshly baked pastries, and delicious breakfast items. The café exclusively sources beans from women-owned sustainable farms that are USDA Organic and Fair Trade certified.
The courtyard at Oak Violet provides a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy house wine, microbrews, and signature cocktails like the Pineapple Mint No-Jito. Guests can also indulge in dinner or tapas menu selections, including favorites like Lollipop Buffalo Wings.
Oak Violet offers revolving specials, holiday menus, and hosts public and community events with unique hand-crafted menus. The restaurant also provides event catering services, both in their social meeting space and outdoor patio. Private dining experiences are available for groups of various sizes.
Whether you're looking for a casual meal, attending a special event, or planning a private dining experience, Oak Violet provides a welcoming and flexible dining experience in the heart of Menlo Park.
Reviews
"This is a hidden gem! The food was amazingly flavorful and totally delish. The Brussels sprouts was grilled to perfection. I highly recommend you try the braised lamb and hummus. Sara was wonderful in taking care of us."
"Oak and Violet's New Years Eve dining experience was divine. Three courses of delicious food, drinks and fantastic service. Super friendly staff. Shout out to Valeria! The restaurant manager, bartender and servers were so incredibly kind, going above and beyond to make our dinner a memorable one."
"Not bad for a hotel restaurant, Oak + Violet has a nice outdoor patio and they also had live music on a weekday evening. Some dishes were better than others, overall the service was not bad but our dinner took quite a while. I came here with a large group of coworkers and we ended up getting seated at a tall table (which wouldn't have been my preference since I'm petite, so my feet dangled a bit). I really enjoyed the salad with burrata cheese and fresh tomatoes. The brussels sprouts and shishito peppers were about average. We also shared the charcuterie board - the jam was the most interesting part with something surprising about the flavor. I wish the salmon entree had a little more spice to it, the fish was cooked well but a little bland. The New York cheesecake slice with mango was a nice finish to the meal with a super creamy texture."
"Cute boutique restaurant in the Park James hotel. We were setup in the bar in the back and selected apps. French onion soup did not have much gruyere but the flavor was otherwise on point. Service made up for the food options which themselves were tasty but did not meet the expectation set by the price points. I did not find a signature dish that would make the foodie in me want to come back for more. Good service and atmosphere are what make this place shine."
"Perhaps I'm being a bit harsh but there really isn't anything special about Oak+Violet. The food is okay at best. Nothing screams freshness or character. They're all down the middle, and it is passable food. But then one wonders about the mid-high price point and whether it is worth it. The atmosphere is "happening" and feels like a modern industrial yet cozy garden. I really wanted the food to be at the same level of vibe. But again it just feel flat. Go to this place for a date night, for the mood, and to liven up your evening. Just don't expect magic. Wagyu steak was bland. Pulled lamb had zero character. Beef tartar... just mushy. Strawberry salad was quite good but couldn't save the day."
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