President's Terrace 488 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301

"We decided to make a pit stop at the President's Terrace for a couple of cocktails and light appetizers before our main dinner at Nobu. We were looking forward to a pleasant afternoon on the rooftop bar. Upon our arrival, we found that the staff seemed tired, likely from a busy happy hour rush. I can't rave about the cocktails or food, as we only tried a couple of dishes, but the view, ambiance, and decor were undeniably appealing. We're definitely considering returning when the weather is more favorable. Overall, the President's Terrace is an excellent spot for unwinding with friends or colleagues after work. It doesn’t seem to accommodate large parties with limited seating. It's also festive and charming, making it a great choice for a fun date as well."

"Stopped by for a couple of drinks. The atmosphere and the view (especially if you want to watch a wildfire sunset or a blue moon) are great; but for the quality of service I’d say the place is severely overpriced. Long wait for a not quite sophisticated drink out of a plastic glass (what?) All in all, would not recommend it. There are much better places even in Palo Alto."

"Stopped by here last Wed for some drinks after dinner right around sunset. The rooftop area is fairly small and the fireplace makes it cozy with seats around it. We sat at the bar for better view of the Palo Alto sky. The bartender was very knowledgable on the menu as well. I plan to come back for Desert and the Views."

"Spectacular experience! It was my mom’s birthday and we were walking around to digest our dinner and stumbled upon this quaint and artistic hotel. We found out they had this roof top bar and so we had to check it out to continue her birthday celebration… We went up and was surprised by the nice views and ambiance! Rooftop bar in PA? That’s a first for us! It happened to be very windy so the hostess instantly offered us some blankets to keep warm. I heard there are heaters coming soon, but the weather should be perfect in the months to come. Bartenders were phenomenal and the drinks are so unique! The drink tastes just like a Thai iced tea, IMO… and I don’t usually drink brandy! She even got a “Happy Birthday” sung in French! She felt like a superstar!!! Thank you so much for making her feel so special! The lobby and bar downstairs was also top of the line! I highly recommend it!!! I will definitely be coming back with some friends! The whole staff was outstanding! 10/5!"

"22 years of living in Palo Alto and thinking how amazing a rooftop bar would be, and alas, we FINALLY have one. The fact is people would go here even if it was terrible, but they did an absolutely phenomenal job. Drinks were amazing - great wine by the glass list and some fabulous cocktails. Excellent bartenders and great service all around. Food was incredible, raw bar/light bites with great flavor, fantastic chef. And obviously, the views and the setting are just unbeatable. The President’s Terrace absolutely knocks it out of the park and is sure to become a true Palo Alto institution. I can’t wait to come back!"