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Parkside Grille, Portola Valley, CA

Parkside Grille

4.8
4.8
1865 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Discover the rustic charm of our cozy, California restaurant, tucked among the towering redwoods of Portola Valley! Where every dish and drink tells a story, and every gathering is a celebration. Reserve your table now for an unforgettable dining experience filled with warmth and flavor!

We proudly use only the highest-quality, organic produce from our local farms to serve you. For a taste of some of our most popular dishes, we recommend our Wood-Oven Baked Goat Cheese and our Asian Angus Skirt Steak.

Family-owned & operated since 2000.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Mediterranean, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 529-9007
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Juan Zaragoza
  • Private party facilities
    We offer 2 indoor Private Rooms: The Crown room can accommodate ≤30 guest, and the Fireplace room (≤16 guests). Spaces can be combined.Our beautiful outdoor patio & deck can accommodate different size parties around 60 guests seated, and 80 guests standing.Please visit our website at https://parksidegrille.com/events for more information.
  • Neighborhood
    Portola Valley
  • Cross street
    Westridge
  • Parking details
    Free parking.
  • Entertainment
    Seasonal Live Music.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,865 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Californian

  • Peninsula

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Parkside Grille offers a charming dining experience with "amazing food" and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Regulars praise the "excellent service" and recommend outdoor dining among the redwoods. The menu's variety, including daily specials, and standout dishes like mac & cheese, make it a beloved local gem.

1,865 Reviews
  1. Charles

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is our go-to place. We enjoy the food, especially the onion strings and seared tuna. It is a convenient location for us.
    Parkside GrilleResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you Charles, we appreciate your feedback! We look forward to serving you again! Cheers, Parkside Team

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  2. Barry

    VIP

    San Francisco

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything from the Beet salad, to the fresh baked bread and macaroni and cheese side dish were wonderful. For the main course, the scampi and risotto were special.

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  3. Mike

    VIP

    San Francisco

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food! Excellent service! We always enjoy our meals at Parkside Grille. The salmon is great as is the chicken.
    Parkside GrilleResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you Mike! We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We hope to see you back soon! Cheers, Hope

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  4. Cindy

    Jackson Hole

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always sweet at Parkside. Food, atmosphere, and service all good.

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  5. Vaughn

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant as always. Cool location and great for work dinners.

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  6. James

    VIP

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Quiet place with good food, reasonably priced. A large menu. Rural woodsy setting in Portola Valley.

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  7. Ellen

    VIP

    Central Coast

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Daily specials (soup and crab cake in particular)were great additions to a varied menu. Tasty! Surprise though - when did they or anyone start charging for BREAD?????

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  8. Ben

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, very friendly service. We are continuing to come back .

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  9. John

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just a wonderful overall experience for my wife and me and the couple that we were entertaining...John

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  10. Sandra

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The restaurant was not that busy yet the service was inattentive and slow. There was a gap of at ~45 min after we ordered before the wait staff returned with food and then they had forgotten our appetizers and just brought our entrees. The tuna was mushy and supposed to be topped with ground pepper but instead had an odd gravy coating. No staff ever returned to check on us or how we liked our meal. Overall highly disappointing.
    Parkside GrilleResponded on January 27, 2025
    Hello Sandra, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are truly sorry to hear about your experience and that we fell short of providing the attentive and efficient service we strive for. Mistakes do happen, but we take them seriously and use them as opportunities to improve. We’d love the chance to make things right and show you the level of service and care we’re known for. Please feel free to reach out to us through our phone line, and we’d be happy to welcome you back for another visit to make things right. Thank you again for your feedback—it helps us grow. -The Parkside Grille Team

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FAQs

Parkside Grille offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 529-9007.

Parkside Grille is rated 4.8 stars by 1865 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Parkside Grille

884 Portola Road A-1, Portola Valley, CA 94028

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Westridge
  • Neighborhood
    Portola Valley
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Mediterranean, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free parking.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Juan Zaragoza
  • Entertainment
    Seasonal Live Music.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (650) 529-9007
  • Private party facilities
    We offer 2 indoor Private Rooms: The Crown room can accommodate ≤30 guest, and the Fireplace room (≤16 guests). Spaces can be combined.Our beautiful outdoor patio & deck can accommodate different size parties around 60 guests seated, and 80 guests standing.Please visit our website at https://parksidegrille.com/events for more information.
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