Specialty cocktails in Menlo Park, California

Menlo Tavern, located at 100 El Camino Real in Menlo Park, California, is a food and restaurant institution inspired by collegiate eating clubs. The restaurant offers classic tavern fare in a convivial atmosphere, perfect for gatherings and celebrations. The menu features elevated American dishes and seasonal California cuisine. Menlo Tavern offers multiple private dining spaces, including the Toyon Room, Wine Room, Pergola, Firepits, and The Patio. Each space has its own unique ambiance and minimum food and beverage requirements for reservation.

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.