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Mountain House, Woodside, CA

Mountain House

4.8
4.8
411 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
The Mountain House has a rich history dating back to the late 19th century. Serving as a rest stop for travelers, loggers and homesteaders in the Santa Cruz Mountains- we have evolved into a beloved destination known for our Coastal Countryside cuisine and rustic, intimate ambiance. Offering a menu highlighting game meats, locally sourced ingredients, and a curated selection of California and Old World wines, the Mountain House is one of the most unique settings in California. From a roadhouse to fine dining, the unassuming red cabin has stood the test of time along with the majestic redwoods that surround it.

Today, the restaurant is owned and operated by distinguished chefs Dmitry Elperin and William Roberts. We offer a three-course prix fixe menu for in our dining rooms and additionally, we serve an à la carte menu in our bar and lounge, available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Take the scenic route to The Mountain House, where nature, history, and hospitality converge.

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What 411 people are saying

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Peninsula

    Best Ambiance

  • Peninsula

    Romantic

  • Peninsula

    Great for scenic views

  • Peninsula

    American

Review summary

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Mountain House offers a "fantastic experience" with "amazing food," nestled in a beautiful redwood setting. Guests praise the "impeccable service" and "friendly staff," with standout dishes like scallops and venison. Ideal for special occasions, the ambiance is highlighted by "cozy fireplaces" and a "unique atmosphere." A must-visit gem!

411 Reviews
  1. Mitchell VIP

    San Francisco37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Most impressive. The setting of course is beautiful, but food and the service were even more remarkable.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Hidden Gem! Excellent food, great curated wine and cocktail list excellent bar service and very good table service. Acoustics made hearing a little tough but they were definitely trying to make it work. With a building that old- its worth it to deal with a little noise for such a cool old space.

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  3. Mona VIP

    San Francisco8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was a bit bland. Ribeye special was the best, but everything else was sort of ok

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  4. ChuckV

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is definitely a great restaurant for a special occasion wonderful setting outstanding food and great service. Out the door it will be about $150 per person if you have a few drinks so just be prepared.

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  5. Jeff VIP

    Denver4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A+ food, drinks, and vibe. Would come here again.

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  6. NANo VIP

    San Francisco23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fabulous menu, great service and exquisite dishes. For the 1st course we selected scallops, the butternut squash soup and the pecan crusted quail. Everyone if them was extremely delicious, well balanced and was enjoyed tremendously. We had requested items from the special “game” menu, and even we had a ver late reservation, the chef had maintained a few options for us- all of which were so well cooked; the filet mignon was lean but most tender it melted in your mouth, the Bison and Duck dishes were prepared so expertly and tasted wonderful. For dessert we had, flourless chocolate cake- silky and chocolaty, creme brûlée that was so floral and silky and smooth and every drop was finished and the pistachio cake was tasty as well! The blue velvet cocktail was so unique and aromatic that will be a favorite from now on! The service and hospitality from every member of the staff specially Sebastian was superb and welcoming. We love the restaurant, the forrest room setting, the staff and services, the food and the chef’s talent!

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  7. Toni VIP

    San Francisco81 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a charming restaurant nestled in the Redwood trees. It's a bit of a drive from the Peninsula cities (Los Altos, Menlo Park, etc.) but very much worth it. The service was impeccable. The food was all excellent (pork chop, salmon, short rib, venison). Love the 3 course prix fixe menu....not too many courses but enough choices in each "category" (beginning, entree, dessert) for everyone. We were lucky enough to be seated in the Forest Room which has large windows looking out onto the trees - lovely. Fun side note: the restaurant was featured in the old Neil Young video for the song Harvest Moon - check it out on You Tube.

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  8. Theatergoer

    San Francisco47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The scallop appetizer was amazing. The texture was perfect and the trays delicious. I am pescatarian and they were easily able to accommodate me by replacing the cabbage with bacon which came with the salmon with some lovely root vegetables.

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  9. Patrick VIP

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were excellent as usual. If you want a romantic getaway, look no further.

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  10. Ruby VIP

    San Francisco50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mountain House was wonderful. Food and service were perfection. One of the best dinners we have had. Our server Robin was very knowledgeable and great at helping us decide. Looking forward to going back again for our next special occasion.

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Mountain House is rated 4.8 stars by 411 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Mountain House

13808 Skyline Blvd, Woodside, CA 94062-4504

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    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian, Wild Game
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
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