Sekoya

4.7

150 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for creative cocktails
Good for business meals
Good for special occasions

Sekoya Lounge & Kitchen is now open! We are thrilled to offer a modern American cuisine, while emphasizing flavor profiles of Northern California. We will have a farm to table concept, using local and organic produce, and sustainable seafood. Our kitchen houses a Hibachi Grill, and all of our breads and desserts are house made.

Sekoya, pronounced just like “Sequoia,” means just that. Our cuisine, beverage program, and design work together to pay homage to the dynamic location of Palo Alto, while also introducing something new and fresh to the community. The design of Sekoya is meant to evoke an organic, botanical experience inspired directly by the California-native Sequoia and Redwood tree also known as “Palo Alto”.

In addition to reserving unique experiences in our Lounge and at our Tree Table, we will also have two private dining rooms: The Pacific Room and The Sekoya Terrace.

We look forward to serving you soon!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Californian, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(650) 313-2413
Website
http://www.sekoyapaloalto.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Pacific Room: our cozy indoor space is perfectly set up for business meetings, with fixed A/V solutions. Sekoya Terrace: our enclosed terrace provides an “al fresco” dining atmosphere with both windows to allow for air flow, and fixed heaters during the cooler months. Our terrace is tucked away to provide ultimate privacy.

Location
417 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Neighborhood
Palo Alto
Cross street
Ash Street
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
CalTrain Station on California Ave
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Exclusive Lounge Section for 5 to 7 guests
Multiple dates available
When booking a Lounge Experience, you are reserving our chic sofas and low-top coffee table exclusively for your party. The minimum number of guests required for this experience is 5 and the maximum is 7. Please see photo prior to booking as. Please note, all of our 'Experiences' feature our full dinner menu. If you would like to dine in our lounge with a group of less than 5, you are welcome to make a standard lounge reservation when they are available, or by simply walking in. These reservations in the lounge are communal. To accommodate all of our seatings, we respectfully ask for a two and a half hour dining experience. Thank you!
Tree Table Experience (6 to 8 guests)
Multiple dates available
Our custom Tree Table, made from a Guanacaste tree, is a wonderful setting for your next gathering. Perfect for groups of 6 to 8, this stunning table is set in our bar and lounge. Please note, all of our 'Experiences' feature our full dinner menu. To accommodate all of our seatings, we respectfully ask for a two and a half hour dining experience. Thank you!

What 150 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sekoya offers a unique dining experience with an "imaginative menu" and "marvelous execution." Guests appreciate the "fantastic cocktails" and the "amazing" bread service. The service is "attentive" and the outdoor patio provides a "lovely" atmosphere. While some dishes could improve, the "creative and tasty" food keeps patrons coming back.

150 Reviews

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Gina
VIP
San Francisco
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was fabulous— our dinner, the service and the ambiance! What a perfect way to spend Christmas Eve! Sekoya is my new favorite restaurant. I already have plans to return in a few days. It’s that good!
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Steph
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank YOU for being amazingly attentive to our small party of 4!! Still dreaming about our dinner last night & yummy drinks. We need you in SF w/ us =)
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Diana
VIP
Greater Boston
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The drinks were nice, the food not so much. Our fried chicken had pieces of uncooked dough in the breading, which we mistook as cheese at first. The restaurant didn't admit that it was uncooked dough, just said there was no cheese in the chicken and offered no explanation.
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Jshiny
VIP
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, drinks and service were absolutely lovely. I was hosting a group from out of town, and sitting at the beautiful Guanacaste table made the experience memorable for all.
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Anakela
VIP
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chic decor, warm inviting ambience and expertly curated drinks! Will definitely be back!
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tal
San Francisco
26 reviews
3.0
26 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The place is very nice with a good vibe , But the food is not good, I had high hopes, it was very disappointing. ( even the hamburger was not good, burnt and super over done )
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff were very friendly and attentive. The decor was beautiful and made a great date night for my girlfriend and me. The mushroom tempura, skewers, and ahi tuna were the stars of the show for me!
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Brenda
San Francisco
62 reviews
5.0
62 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed all of the food we ate…and we ate ALOT! The caviar service was delicious, as were the oysters. Loved the tempura mushrooms. The ahi tartar cannoli was so cute and yummy. The shishito skewers were good. The burrata was tasty, as was the burger, the curry, the ahi, and the steak. All of the food had inventive ideas that really elevated the experience; same for the drinks. The ambiance was fun, and the service was impeccable. We will definitely go back.
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Sunaina
Las Vegas
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All the flavors were exceptional. We had Shishito peppers, tempura mushrooms and the ahi tuna and did not disappoint. Also paired with a lovely bottle of a red. They were even able to manage my garlic allergy which is always appreciated.
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karen
San Francisco
149 reviews
4.0
149 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
My husband and I had dinner there recently. Service was very good, although it took quite awhile for our two cocktails. I do hate being asked if I would like to order before my cocktail comes. The menu is small. I wasn't in the mood for a very large steak. not sure if I would even order that there.. I ended up with the mushrooms, excellent..and the melon salad. bland.. needed feta or something else. My husband had the fish entree..Tuna? It should have been listed on the plates section. Even the waiter asked if he would like to order something extra as the portion is small. We might come back.. especially if we are in the mood for a few small plates.
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FAQs

Sekoya is rated 4.7 stars by 150 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Experiences are available.

417 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Additional information

Cross street
Ash Street
Neighborhood
Palo Alto
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Californian, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
CalTrain Station on California Ave
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.sekoyapaloalto.com/
Phone number
(650) 313-2413
Private party facilities
Pacific Room: our cozy indoor space is perfectly set up for business meetings, with fixed A/V solutions. Sekoya Terrace: our enclosed terrace provides an “al fresco” dining atmosphere with both windows to allow for air flow, and fixed heaters during the cooler months. Our terrace is tucked away to provide ultimate privacy.

Sekoya

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Exclusive Lounge Section for 5 to 7 guests

Tree Table Experience (6 to 8 guests)

Menu

What 150 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

How is Sekoya restaurant rated?

Is Sekoya currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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