Can a vegan person get a good meal at this restaurant? An array of wines accompanied the meal; main courses included some choice. Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. Protégé, which opened on California Avenue in Palo Alto in March, is the brainchild of chef Anthony Secviar and master sommelier Dennis Kelly, who … If you really want to add something for water and Palo Alto mandates (whatever that means), just add it to the menu cost. We only regret that we live so far away and cannot have another meal like this for a long time. A trillion plus stars!!!!!!!!!!! We made the mistake of digging into their freshly prepared bread and butter before the dinner and as a result were quite stuffed towards the end America's 100 Best Wine Restaurants of 2019, 12 best new San Francisco Bay Area restaurants, 250 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306-1618. We will go again to try the a la carte side of this new restaurantMore, I have never had a better pork chop in my life. Own or manage this property? This anxiously awaited restaurant was sure to amp up the fairly mundane local dining scene on the Peninsula. Why wasn't dish dish served on a larger plate? The service, ambiance, and...food. Protege, Palo Alto Picture: Ricotta Dumplings - Check out Tripadvisor members' 3,560 candid photos and videos. Went this past Friday night with two others to the lounge and a la carte menu. Our group shared different menu items and everything was delicious. It was cozy and really nice for quiet conversation--conversation being very difficult in most Palo Alto restaurants! Protégé is an upscale casual restaurant featuring New American cuisine and a comprehensive wine & spirits program. Dining Room Menu. There wasn't one dish that disappointed. Zoom in to see updated info. Ouuuulalalalal Chef Anthony, (watch out Thomas Keller) is BRILLANT!!! Yes, we would go back and recommend it to others.More, I have been wanting to go to this new place for almost a year and finally made it. X. The staff from all of the top restaurants in No California is wonderful, five star service to go along with beautifully presented and prepared fresh food. We were not informed of the change. In addition, the prix fixe menu was expensive (although the food was very good). The real problem was the corkage fee which was listed as $50 on the website (now $75) but had been raised to $75. Will go again, We have eaten here twice, each time a different setting. Protege, Palo Alto Picture: Little Gem Salad - Check out Tripadvisor members' 3,517 candid photos and videos. Protege, Palo Alto Picture: photo6.jpg - Check out Tripadvisor members' 3,517 candid photos and videos. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. I don't mind paying for good food (and some of it was excellent), but I found the octopus appetizer portion very small for the price. Although there's only 18 wines on their wine list less than $75, the fee should have been mentioned by the server prior to opening. We opted for the tasting menu which took almost 2.5 hours. They received one Michelin Star in 2019. What GREAT waiter's they are. Protege, Palo Alto Picture: Excellent peach gazpacho soup - Check out Tripadvisor members' 3,517 candid photos and videos. Wine & Beverage Menu. The flavors, presentation and service were all remarkable and made for a memorable and one-of-a-kind dining experience. The Parker House rolls ($5 for 4 little rolls) were TDF! Dining Room Menu. Why do you charge $75 corkage when you know that you attract customers with excellent, well aged cellars? We all ordered...the mushroom soup and the brick chicken. Protege, Palo Alto Picture: photo1.jpg - Check out Tripadvisor members' 3,517 candid photos and videos. X. We opted for the tasting menu which took almost 2.5 hours. A must try. food. Protege, Palo Alto Picture: Disappointing hush puppies without any padron peppers - Check out Tripadvisor members' 3,517 candid photos and videos. Unbelievable, a Chef with pure and natural magically GENIUS!!!! The atmosphere was mellow and elegant. Allison is a GEM, a JEWEL and she can light up anyone's heart with her infectious hospitality. Spanning just under half a mile for their commercial sector, … Construction has begun on the eagerly awaited Protégé, a casual fine-dining restaurant showcasing contemporary American cuisine in Palo Alto. This Palo Alto hit boasts an envious pedigree—Chef Anthony Secviar, Pastry Chef Eddie Lopez and Master Sommelier Dennis Kelly all trained under Chef Th... One MICHELIN Star: High quality cooking, worth a stop! Would have made a much nicer/more gracious presentation. It was fantastic. I had brought along a 2009 Colvin Tychson Hill Cabernet which they charged a $75 corkage for which I thought was a bit steep. We rank these hotels, restaurants, and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location. Definitely a foodie's heaven. I had brought along a 2009 Colvin Tychson Hill Cabernet which they charged a $75 corkage for which I thought was a bit steep. The second course was a lobster tail, followed by a 7 layer lasagna which a bit more than bites sized but very rich and they offered a shaving of truffle for $30 , followed by Romesco Crusted lamb loin which was very tender and tasty. The food was superb and the gracious efficient service matched the level of the menu items......just a happy and delicious experience. I couldn't wait to personally meet him and THANK him for this euphoric experience. What a delightful evening! Protege, Palo Alto Picture: photo0.jpg - Check out Tripadvisor members' 3,517 candid photos and videos. relaxed, warm and comfortable, but wonderful food, great cocktails and amazing wine list. The chicken (game hen) under brick was delicious, but the saffron rice and piperade (mixed together!) – Protege Palo Alto is a New American restaurant from French Laundry Alum Chef Anthony Secviar and Alum Dennis Kelly, Wine Master. We were seated in a little alcove just off the bar area. Even our past waiter Michael(who is amazing) and Ezra ( I hope that's his name) came by and greeted us and made sure we always had everything we needed. Tacky. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Are you sure you want to delete this question? I only paid $50.00 for corkage fee per bottle. It's the BEST French Resturant in the whole Bay Area!!! Get quick answers from Protege staff and past visitors. Every member of the team at Protege made sure our evening was a great experience, from start to finish. Truly an HONOR. 250 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306. reservations@protegepaloalto.com. X. We will definitely be going back!More, This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Every member of the team at Protege made sure our evening was a great experience, from start to finish. After initial confusion about my dietary issues (waiter...apparently not clued in, though chef was on top of it), service was quite good. An array of wines accompanied the meal; main courses included some choice. Tripadvisor gives a Travelers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor. Protege: inconsistent flavor - See 35 traveler reviews, 89 candid photos, and great deals for Palo Alto, CA, at Tripadvisor. We will definitely be going back! Wine & Beverage Menu. The flavors, presentation and service were all remarkable and made for a memorable and one-of-a-kind dining experience. Protege, Palo Alto Picture: photo4.jpg - Check out Tripadvisor members' 3,517 candid photos and videos. Amuse bouches and foods were tasty treats. I wish I’d had room for dessert as the mouthful I had of my husband’s rhubarb tart was absolutely delicious. It was THE BEST mushroom soup ever! X. 250 California Ave., Palo Alto, 94306, United States; 65 - 155 USD • Contemporary, Californian Take Away New American cuisine available for pickup Thur-Sun. Yes, we would go back and recommend it to others. In response to the recent “shelter-in-place” mandate, we are no longer able to offer outdoor dining. We chose from the a la carte menu and everything we ate was superb. The experience was absolutely amazing We started with a amouse Bouche that was a Cameron I stuff with smoked fish paste, followed by a Hamachi. The Brick chicken was a minor masterpiece! All in all we cant wait to go back. Description: Protégé is an upscale casual restaurant featuring New American cuisine and a comprehensive wine & spirits program. So, a pleasant meal, but with water, tax, tip, mandates, a total of $210. We had 4 course menu was amazing! My husband's short ribs were delicious, incredibly tender and very flavorful. Trust me, it can NEVER disappoint!!! They have a Tasting Menu with 4 courses at one side of the restaurant that seats about 20. Prime Palo Alto Location. This was petty to say the least. Protege, Palo Alto Picture: photo7.jpg - Check out Tripadvisor members' 3,517 candid photos and videos. I brought my own bottle. This is one of my son's favorite restaurants and I can...see why. Protege, Palo Alto Picture: photo5.jpg - Check out Tripadvisor members' 3,559 candid photos and videos. However, you should ask about the corkage fee prior to having them open a bottle for you - $75?. We only regret that we live so far away and cannot have another meal like this for a long time.More, Our son and daughter-in-law took us to Protege for dinner after Christmas. Dessert was a choice of Black Forest Gateau which is what we opted for or selections from their cheese cart with jam nuts and honey. more. Latest reviews, photos and ratings for Protégé at 250 California Ave in Palo Alto - view the menu, ⏰hours, ☎️phone number, ☝address and map. The corkage is high. was rather one dimensional. We started at the bar as we waited for another guest. The food is excellent, but when you bring aged wine to enhance a meal, you expect it to compliment the meal rather than become an issue with the restaurant and this restaurant chooses to discourage customers bringing in their own wine, which is truly unfortunate. I was worried that the restaurant would be formal and stuffy, but it was relaxed and welcoming. Protege: Amazing - See 35 traveler reviews, 89 candid photos, and great deals for Palo Alto, CA, at Tripadvisor. Beautiful food & service, from start to finish. :-DMore. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. California Avenue has always been a birthplace of subtle sophistication and timeless trends. Excellent appetizers and the cornish game hen was truly outstanding. Are you sure you want to delete this answer? The second course was a lobster tail, followed by a 7 layer lasagna which a bit more than bites sized but very rich and they offered a shaving of truffle for $30 , followed by Romesco Crusted lamb loin which was very tender and tasty. Brilliant Master Sommelier Dennis Kelly is another very special EXCEPTIONAL person who always welcomes us with open arms and a beautiful smile. Wonderful wine selection, but the food was the reason for five stars. The vision of Master Sommelier, Dennis Kelly and Chef Anthony Secviar, Protégé brings the attention to detail found in the finest restaurants to a casual setting in Palo Alto… service was perfect and flawless. The wine menu is also very impressive! The only "bummer" was that I filled up before dessert. I wish I’d had room for dessert as the mouthful I had of my husband’s rhubarb tart was absolutely delicious. By Michelle Lee. Protege, Palo Alto Picture: Oysters and king crab egg - Check out Tripadvisor members' 3,517 candid photos and videos. Protégé Palo Alto: de mening van de Michelin Gids, de mening van internetters, de soort keuken, de openingstijden, ... (422 reviews) 340 m - 2455 El Camino Real, Palo Alto CA 94306 Hey may I add, he's HUMBLE!!!! la Carte menu, and fairly large bar in between. I guess that means I'll have to go back! Lounge Menu. The vision of Master Sommelier, Dennis Kelly and Chef Anthony Secviar, Protégé brings the attention to detail found in the finest restaurants to a casual setting in Palo Alto, California. the mushroom soup and the brick chicken. Lounge Menu. The truffle lasagna was out of this world. 250 S. California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306. reservations@protegepaloalto.com. Oddly, the chicken and rice/piperade were served on such a small plate that it was difficult to cut the chicken without the rice nearly running off the edge of the plate. I guess that means I'll have to go back! The second ala carte in the front of the restaurant. We shared six different deserts and that topped off our great meal experience. Palo Alto, CA Save Ricardo’s 5-star review: I have to say this might be the best Spanish food I've had in my life (and in the Bay Area- sorry Coqueta!) Really! Although all charges were reversed, we will probably not return at those prices. Prices are plenty high. 8,642 were here. The first the lovely tasting meal. We look forward to our third visit soon.More, Three of us went for the tasting menu. Our dinner at Protege was exceptional from beginning to end. On the other side is a more casual a...la Carte menu, and fairly large bar in between. That is a truth. Source: Yelp. So my second time visiting I had the salmon, just to see if every dish was that delicious. I would rate it as one of my top two in Palo Alto. The Octopus, Peach Gazpacho and Beef Short Ribs were excellent. All info on Protégé in Palo Alto - Call to book a table. Note: your question will be posted publicly on the Questions & Answers page. The lounge menu is limited and pretty expensive. The service is impeccable. The corkage is high. The pork chop to die for! Map updates are paused. Excellent food with good but very pretentious service in a restaurant with no tablecloths. We ate in the bar and ordered a little bit of everything. I'd look forward to going to work there everyday. 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