A very nice place to visit. You can join as member or pay when you visit. I have been here couple of times mostly summer. Yesterday visit was nice as it has Halloween 🎃 theme and trolls. It was a nice walking under the on and off rain and warm. This place is nice to visit with ftiends and families and has walking trail beside the garden.

Great fun for adults and kids! Nothing scary besides the cakes in the kitchen. Lots of pumpkins with quite designs. Pumpkins are not real but they have to last a month so not surprising. The house is gorgeous, be sure to look closely at the various Halloween decorations they put out. Also the Cafe food is fantastic!

We’ve been members for years and experienced a number of special events. Nightfall and the Trolls did not disappoint! The attention to detail and special decor make every visit a true joy! We highly recommend visiting anytime as every season brings something new and special to see.

We had the best experience here for Nightfall! Pretty pricey but we enjoyed everything. Yummy food, good drinks, amazing decor and activities. Can’t wait to come back and explore the grounds during other seasonal events.

The gardens are wonderful. Well maintained. Excellent place to see mature plants and get a better idea of how they will be in your gardens. Lovely place to spend an afternoon. There are trails that are fairly easy. We enjoyed walking through the redwoods, over the creek, and being in the quiet spaces of the woods. There’s a nice area to have a picnic as well.

The gardens are absolutely stunning. The pathways are very walkable and there's plenty of benches if you need to sit for a minute, we went on a warm day. After 2 hours we viewed only about a quarter of the grounds and the full portion of the house that was open. The house was opulent but inviting. There was a casual grace to the rooms that made it seem very comfortable. I can imagine what living there would have looked like. The task specific kitchen areas were to be envied. Wowza! It would have been wonderful if more of the home was viewable. The experience could be improved if they added additional restroom locations. We had an issue with admission. We paid at one entrance but the restrooms were outside the ticket location for a different entrance. We used it ans walked back k and and were stopped. The woman at the booth We purchased admission from forgot to give us wristbands. It should have been a simple fix, we had an email confirmation but the gal who stopped us was really rude about it as if we were sneaking in. After we showed her the email proof she never even bothered to apologize for her attitude.

The Nightfall event was awesome! I highly recommend bringing your family and friends. Staff, performers and food vendors were wonderful. They pulled off Halloween really well! 🎃 Hope they make this a recurring event every year. I wouldn't mind if they up the fear factor for adults, include scare actors or haunt attraction.

Spotted their beautiful winery on a hill and was excited to try, but I honestly couldn’t finish a glass of the $100 bottle of 2013 Pinot. Just not good.

Great tasting Pinot noir.

Amazing pinot noir!

Verry verry good

Great little find just pulled over to take a photo and found out the store is open for visitors. The guide has so much to inform you about the history please keep this going there is a donation jar there please do not hesitate to leave a little love for others too enjoy.

Fun place to go down the memory lane back to the 1850s.

A very nice peak into Woodside history. Staff were very pleasant and told us stories about the place. Place was very nicely preserved.

It’s a great historical place which tells the story of Woodside. I met the docent lady Cathy she is super friendly show me the place. I would recommend 0.5-1 hour to explore this store park.

Love this place. 162 year old. And the people who were there is really knowledgeable and friendly. She shared stories and interesting facts behind some of the items in the store. ★No reception there. Be sure to download off line map ahead.

The volunteer was wonderful, and was a wealth of information. The little walk-through museum is great.

Cute little historical general store... With a quick visit.

Had a nice Holiday Celebration dinner hosted by Sutter

A well maintained asset. I'm sure they are macro fundraising/elite benefits to having this central organizing force next to Woodside and Atherton. However I can't help but dream for these grounds eventually to become a normal public park. Or the golf course could pay normal property taxes. Either or but I would prefer the park.

Very exquisite place idk im just a construction worker there

One of my favorite golf courses in the Bay area if you can get on, just beware of the greens because they are treacherous.

Beautiful brand new Clubhouse with unobstructed views.

Good food and friendly staff. Well worth a visit

Great course. Love the changes from the remodel!

Absolutely amazing place to dine in. Their food was great, and the whole restaurant was amazing too! They have lots of historic photos, decoration, collections every single corner. It’s such a unique and beautiful place to visit!

OK, so my chicken salad was delicious and it looked like the other things that the people I was with had were also pretty good a Smashburger a salmon salad a BLT chicken tenders. Tasted good will come back. Lots of fun stuff to look at if you’re in the neighborhood. Memorabilia from days gone by..

This is hands down the best place in the Bay Area! The service was incredibly fast—even though the place was full, we received our food just as we finished washing our hands. The atmosphere feels like another universe! It’s a real museum with so many fascinating items, from hat-shaped lamps to a computer part that Wozniak himself brought in. We stayed until closing and loved every moment. This place is truly one of a kind! A must-visit—highly recommended!

Look, the dining is basic. No gourmet food here. But the Ambiance!! In a fabulous location in Woodside with the walls filled with Silicon Valley history. Parking is terrible. Service is fine. But you're coming for the VIBE. A Soviet Era spacesuit? An Apple 1? Ancient household appliances? Yes, please. I love the AMD artifacts. Come for the museum, stay for the food.

Best burger in SF? I was shocked, too. Try the smash burger, especially in vegetarian Impossible form. Better than Gott's even (which is very good). Recommend asking for a tomato slice to make it perfect. Also, a surprisingly good value given the mega size; you can probably split it with someone. Mac and cheese and the Vegan bowl are also fantastic. Maiela was great.

First time and we will be back we had a soccer team of kids having fun either the parents after winning a tournament

The most beautifully decorated place I've seen in the area. Great food. I heard from Americans there that it is as American as it can be.

It's a fine Michelin star guide American restaurant with fixed 3-5 course menu. Make a reservation, hard to get in by drop in. Indoor and outdoor seating. Very nice clean fine dining. Foods are fresh, delicious and well presented. Inside is a bit formal and quiet. Service may lag a bit but still attending and responsive. Free parking lot is usually full but still OK. Not easily accessible due to steps and high seating. Not good for kids for obvious reason! Good for coyotes, date nights, small group or gathering and business meetings.

The food is average - you would expect this for a Michelin star. Nothing is surprisingly good or degrading. We liked the duck breast and the steak. But the appetizer and the dessert have some room to be improved, especially the dessert. Cinnamon is overpowering the pumpkin in the ice cream, the donut with chocolate is just too plain. The service is not bad, polite but distant. When one of us left for the washroom, someone came to fold the napkin but dropped it from where he stands, making a polping sound, without making any eye contact with us. Possibly laying it on the table with a table with a smile would show a better gesture. The dining room is a bit more noisy than we normally like as well. Overall a mediocre choice for a Michelin star.

We were recommended this place for our wedding anniversary dinner and made a reservation a month ago. I was to arrive around 6 pm. It's an hour earlier because there was no traffic jam on the day. I went into the restaurant because there was no place to spend time around me. I booked a terrace seat according to the recommendation, but my husband was allergic, so we asked for an indoor table and they guided me to the bar table. First of all, the bar table was very cluttered. Whenever the entrance door opened, we lost our concentration. There were a lot of customers, but the completeness of the food was not satisfactory compared to expectations. The cooking of the scallops and crabs was uneven, and especially the dessert at the end was really disappointing. I didn't expected the chocolate souffle and custard cream I tasted in London, but it tasted artifical ans actually diminished my enjoyment of dinner. I didn't understand why people praised it. I think it doesn't reach the value of paying at least 500 dollars. Unfortunately, I can't recommend this place.

The service is always super friendly and attentive. There's a cool window into the kitchen from the dining room that looks through a grill over open fire. The lobster salad and scallops crudo were so delicious and refreshing. Every bite is well worth it!

It used to be the place I’d always visit on special occasions, no matter how far away. But this time, the experience was disappointing — flies kept buzzing around throughout our meal, which made it really uncomfortable. I’ve always made a point to visit this restaurant on special occasions, no matter how far away I was. Unfortunately, this time was quite disappointing. Throughout our meal, there were flies constantly buzzing around the tables, which made the experience very uncomfortable. It wasn’t just our table — I noticed several others dealing with the same issue. For a restaurant of this caliber, I expected much better hygiene and management. The food and service were good, but it’s hard to enjoy a meal while waving away flies the entire time. When I politely mentioned it to the waitress, her dismissive response made the situation even worse. Even a casual diner or fast-food place wouldn’t have this problem. I truly hope the management addresses this — it’s not what one would expect from a fine dining establishment.

We took my grandma to The Village Pub in Woodside to celebrate her 99th birthday, and it was such a memorable evening. None of us had been before, so we didn’t know quite what to expect — but we were genuinely impressed. The multi-course meal (three or four courses, if I recall) was outstanding — every dish was delicious, perfectly balanced, and beautifully presented. The service was exceptional from start to finish. Our server was warm, attentive, and thoughtful — and the rest of the staff was wonderful too, they really paid attention to even the smallest of details. The staff went above and beyond to make my grandma feel celebrated. They surprised her with an extra dessert and even brought out a stunning dulce de leche cake to cap off the night. It was an experience we’ll never forget, and we’re already looking forward to returning — maybe next year for the big 100!

Love that they serve brunch! Dog friendly patio. Tried the cinnamon rolls, Kanpachi crudo, crepe, French omelette, French toast, and soufflé. Everything was tasty and we had fantastic service.

The perfect spot for breakfast, brunch, coffee, pastry, lunch you name it. The food quality and flavor is amazing. They carry the pastry shop’s menu too. Kids menu available. The service is outstanding and very accommodating. Dogs are allowed in the patio! We ordered the thick cut French toast, baked eggs, French sandwiches. All delicious. The parking can be stressful around the area.

This was our go-to place after a morning hike with our dog. We like to sit on their patio. The service is friendly and efficient. It’s a busy place but the servers are not harried or rushed. Always congenial. We like their burgers, salads, and their egg offerings. My husband had a burger with fries. We invited a friend to join us. She too enjoyed her eggs Benedict. I tried their Caesar salad with properly cooked salmon. Everything was great. My only lament is that their serving of fish is so small. For an extra $18, I expect better. Other restaurants charge less and serve double this size. And they cook it well too.

Amazing little spot in the mountains where you can find some dank dark brews, bomb salads and fire burgers. Totally a nice hideaway in the hills. I had the burger and Cesar salad and everything was delicious and fresh. Super tasty burger

Ordered the $21 Eggs Florentine, which arrived as two hard boiled eggs with spinach atop a small, thin, soggy slice of bland white bread. Disappointing. Presentation on the fruit bowl and granola was poor. $14 granola arrived on a consommé plate full of plain granola, with self-assembly required (milk on the side). On the bright side, our waiter was friendly and the atmosphere was cozy.

They always make the best drinks. I ride on weekends and from time to time stop in for a latte and baked goods. One of the few bakery that offer a savory option. Their Cheddar and Chive pairs well with a cappuccino but today I got the matcha latte which was expertly made. The staff while young really do service and communicate with each other so orders don’t get mixed up. Professionals!!

This was a great surprise. After hiking Hubbard we were looking for a decent lunch. This was more than decent.

Charming place and decorations with great dishes. I loved the flank steak and the pie. The staff was great.We had a very lovely evening.

Today I walked 10 miles in 5 hours 25K steps on my step counter, starting from North Ridge Parking lot, North Ridge Trail, Whittenmore Gulch Trail, Purisima Creek Trail, Craig Britton Trail, Harkins Ridge Trail back to North Ridge parking lot. I highly recommend this route. It was stunningly beautiful all along. I believe there was 2000 foot elevation. All along, it was nicely marked and well maintained trails. Yes, I saw that Banana Slugs. The parking lot was completely open at 7:30am. It was foggy cold 45 degrees to start so put on good layers and have hand gloves (mid-April). Later, T-shirt was sufficient. It is completely wooded, covered with tall redwoods. It is a must visit for any mid level hiker. Enjoy!

One of my favorite parks for trail running, these trees and magnificent. Feels like you are very immersed in nature, and some trails even offer views of the bay. 😍 There is free parking lot by the trailhead, but people also park on the sides of the street once that fills up.

Being a PNW lover, I wasn't expecting what I experienced when I visited the Preserve. We walked along the Grabtown Gulch Trail on a beautiful Saturday morning, and were mind blown with the ethereal views. It was so perfect - lush green trees with cute little banana slugs, mist, fog and the sound of rain and a stream alongside. Definitely a hike I would recommend, and with its possibilities to add a few more trails on the way to create a loop with the Purisima Creek Trail is the cherry on top!

This hiking trail in half moon bay is amazing. The hike is strenuous but every step is worth it. Limited parking space. Need to well clothed to hike this trail. A wonderful hike. Recommend visiting this place.

Purisima Creek is a beautiful redwood forest with easy access from Skyline Blvd 35 and Half Moon Bay. This Open Space has a variety of trails with great views of rolling hills and green trees. When not foggy, you can clearly see the blue sea in Half Moon Bay. Most of the trails are up and down, so it takes a certain strength to finish a long run or hike. There are many ways that you can go for a short and leisure hike, though. Happy hiking! Most of the time Purisima is serene, especially under the big redwood trees, yet it may get a bit crowded on weekends and peak hiking hours.

Such a beautiful natural place. We went too close to sunset to finish the trail but it was amazing

So peaceful and full of wonder! The creek makes the best noises. This place was magic the potty not so much. Very gross

Absolutely love Huddart Park! 🌲✨ Super beautiful and very shaded — perfect escape on a hot summer day. The redwoods and tall oaks keep things cool even in the middle of summer. Trails are peaceful and well-maintained, great for a casual walk or a longer hike. Tons of birds here — heard and saw lots of woodpeckers! 🐦 Bring binoculars if you're into birdwatching, it’s a great spot for it. There are also a bunch of picnic and day camping areas scattered throughout the park. Most have tables and grills, and they're nicely spread out so it never feels crowded. $6 entrance fee (cash or card) but totally worth it for how well-kept and relaxing the park is. Will definitely be coming back — it’s a hidden gem just a short drive from the Peninsula.

Huddard park is a gorgeous tru California redwood mini forest. Huge redwood trees line up the trails and make it a paradise for hikers. Crystal springs trail is the longest but you can take detours through Dean trail to hike for roughly about 6 miles. It has lush green trails between the trees, slightly moderate climb for about 2.4 miles from the parking area and then downhill all the way back. You can spot large size banana slugs and hear sounds of chirping birds and squirrels. Plenty of parking available, thought you must bring cash only since there is no credit card machine at the entrance. You may be allowed to park for free if you didn't bring the cash but wouldn't be very nice. Several bathrooms available and are relatively clean facilities. Just walk the trails soak in the beauty and enjoy the views at the top of the mountain. Overall one of the best trail and redwood parks in the Bay area.

Great County Park with lots of trails, beautiful red wood trees and some wildlife. $6 to enter, but free for certain individuals - such as senior citizens. Use cash or check at the entrance, place it into the envelope and display the slip on the dashboard. Clean toilets, camping and picnic areas. Horse friendly. Some trails could be closed during the rainy season.

Cash only-self service $6 parking payment into provided envelope. I visited on a Monday, there were only a few folks for the entire park. Loved it. Lots of shady trails

A variety of beautiful flowers along the trail. $6 entrance fee, CASH ONLY!

Great place for partys,walking around the park with a lot vegetation, a lot of trees, BBQ etc

Beautiful redwood and lovely picnic spot!

Steep but shaded trails with plenty of birdsong. Not too much horse dung on the Bear Gulch trail after the first few hundred yards. Even saw a Great Horned Owl! Great place if you like wooded, shaded trails like I do. Fair amount of parking available.

My partner and I had never hiked in the Bay Area before. We didn’t have hiking boots and poles, but we still had a great experience. We arrived around 4:30 PM and completed the loop by 6:30 PM. Wunderlich County Park turned out to be a perfect trail for beginners or for those without special hiking gear. The trail is mostly shaded thanks to the tall trees, which made the walk comfortable even in the late afternoon. We also spotted many small birds along the way. Highly recommend this trail!

Very beautiful trails among the redwoods, completely shaded, clean washrooms,limited parking.

Really big beautiful redwoods and Doug firs. The iris were stunning in May, but gone by mid June. Fairly un-crowded, bc the parking lot is small

Parking is a pain. What is the point of having a beautiful public trail without sufficient parking spaces. It shows the attitudes of homeowners nearby fircing the city to put up "No Parking" signs outside the park for miles, at least 100 no parking signs. These were not there few years ago. If it is Gods country, let God's people enjoy it. If taxpayers pay to maintain the hiking trail, they should have a place to park their cars.

Limited parking is the biggest drawback to this great little park. It is dog friendly and no super steep trails. You can hike over to Ild La Honda road if you are adventurous.

Had a super great hike here! Beautiful, nicely maintained, went on a weekday so there were people but it wasn’t crazy. The trails are marked nicely. I did about a 3.5 mile hike by doing the loop from bear gulch trail to redwood trail to Madrone trail then back onto bear gulch. 10/10 would do again. The first half is quite a bit of incline but the second half is easy peasy and there’s a lovely bench about halfway through the hike to take a break on after all that incline.

One of the small hidden gems on the peninsula & I'm kind of embarrassed I've been keeping it a secret. I prefer the Bridle Trail entrance which is on Old La Honda Rd - a small side street off of Portola that only local residents and bicyclists would use. The trail starts along Martini Creek and winds straight up hill for about a mile to join the Shilling Lake and Hwy 84 parking lot trails. Officially these are the only trails here, but I count at least 5 other un-official "non-maintained" trails ... all of which are obviously heavily traveled. The Bridle Trail is 95% in the canopy, so you don't have to worry about the sun, but the 8 or 10 parking spots fill up quick on nice weekend days. All of that adds up to a trail that is quiet, clean, and quite lovely.

It is a beautiful hike. It's definitely worth the trip. It's a intermediate hike with little ups and downs. My 10 yr old could do it with me easily. Loved the redwoods and rest area in the middle.

Decent for a short hike. There are only a few trails here, and they run pretty short, totaling about maybe 3.5 miles if you traverse all of them end to end and back. Very small parking lot on the La Honda Road side that fits about maybe 6 or 7 cars.

Limited parking (rangers enforce). Dogs ok on leash (rangers enforce), still wildflowers out. Easy trail for families. Schilling Lake trail is 0.6 miles. Bridle trail is 1.1 miles. You can do a loop, but it is difficult, and you will be traveling on unmaintained social trails.

I've wanted to check out this park for quite some time and a few times we did stop there was no parking. There is a total of nine parking spots plus one handicap spot and it is tight. Make sure to back into your parking spot or else you're going to have a world of trouble trying to get out. Today we stopped there by chance and miraculously someone was walking to their car and we were able to back into our spot. There is a Private Road that is not for pedestrians and the trail that goes alongside of it. This park is pretty small compared to all the other ones and a walk down to a lackluster pond I just don't think was worth the time but I'm happy to check this one off my list. If you walk all the way down it's about 400 ft in elevation not too steep. The one highlight of this trip was on the way up I thought I was taking a shortcut and I found a geocache which was the first one I've ever found. You'll see my signature there. There's a couple of good opportunities to take photos of the bay and Stanford Tower. Of course we did pass a couple families with their kids and the little girls of course complaining that they didn't want to walk anymore. Parents please stop forcing your daughters to go on hikes unless they want to, I mean the complaining is loud enough to make us want to get away from your family as soon as possible.

Dog-friendly and about four miles of trails if you explore every inch of this smaller open space preserve. Proceed off 84 (through large bricks pillars that look like private drive) up to parking lot about 1/3 of mile up. It’s basically a one way width road which is why it looks like a driveway, but trust me! Beautiful hiking, some nice ups & downs, and great fall colors this time of year. Greta old trees for shade :) There is parking on the other side of the park as well, enjoy!

The Preserve is huge and has several entrances. I often use the Old La Honda entrance. The trail is one way up and down so the courtesy of letting others to pass is a must. Due to pandemic, people on the trail are wearing masks when others pass by. The trail is also dog friendly. Lots of redwood so it is well shaded for 80% until you get it to the very top. Steady incline and great for beginners. The trail from the bottom to the top takes about 45 minutes for one way.

Where do I even begin? The Mountain Terrace was the perfect venue for our wedding. We originally found it by browsing Google Maps for redwood wedding venues, and it turned out to be even more magical than we imagined. The online photos honestly don’t do it justice. The view? Absolutely breathtaking. The service? Impeccable. The planning process? Incredibly smooth. Caren was a dream to work with. She was always responsive, patient with our many questions, and made us feel genuinely cared for every step of the way. The only hiccup on the day was that salads were served a bit later than planned, which slightly delayed our timeline. But the team went above and beyond to make up for it by extending our time at the venue, which we really appreciated. We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful setting or a more supportive team. Highly recommend The Mountain Terrace to anyone looking for a magical redwood wedding!

When searching for a wedding venue, we had three main wishes: something inherently California, a “backyard” vibe, and natural beauty. The moment we walked into The Mountain Terrace, surrounded by stunning redwoods, we knew it was the one—and booked our date right away. From day one, our assigned coordinator, Caren, was incredibly responsive and helpful, answering every question (even the silly ones) with kindness and speed. On our wedding day, the staff went above and beyond to ensure everything went perfectly. Even two months later, our guests are still raving about the incredible food, excellent bar, and magical setting. As we made our way around to greet guests during dinner, we were delighted to see that nearly every plate had been cleared—proof of how much everyone enjoyed the meal. It was an absolutely perfect evening, thanks to Caren and the amazing team at The Mountain Terrace. We would wholeheartedly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a breathtaking location, outstanding service, and an unforgettable wedding day.

Had an evening wedding here and had such a fantastic experience. Our day of coordinator was Anastasia, who is so kind, professional, and responsive. She was a total expert: knew the best time for sunset photos, had great suggestions for which stationery was needed, and designed a custom floor plan suited to our needs. We are so, so glad we chose TMT! Specific pros: - Lots of stuff done in house (chairs, tables, catering, coordination, heating lamps) but option to bring in your own late night snacks and dessert - The food was amazing. Highly recommend the tri tip, duck, and coconut curry. Apps were crab cakes, raw tuna, squash latkes, and spring rolls. - Bar menu had flexibility with signature drinks - Truly everyone we interacted with was so kind - The views! - We stayed at the onsite house (Terrace Suite) which was really convenient. Plenty of room for everyone to get ready and stocked with items like an iron and champagne glasses. Welcome snack basket was a nice touch! Things to know: - Venue is up a windy road, so you may need additional expense to book shuttles for guest departure. Ubers to the venue are fine but very difficult to get ubers departing. - Will need to hire an acoustic musician for the ceremony if you want music outdoors photos by Gretchen Gause

A six star review This venue deserves more than five stars—it was a six-star experience! From the stunning setting to the excellent staff, our wedding day was absolutely perfect. Tips for a Perfect Day If you are planning your wedding here, my strongest advice is to rent the cottage. It was large enough for the bridal party's ready room and made the logistics seamless. The location is key; with the winding roads and the famously busy Alice's Restaurant across the intersection, you want to be close by. Advise your guests to arrive slightly early. The traffic, particularly on Sundays, can be heavy due to the venue’s popularity and the influx of motorcycle and car clubs stopping at Alice’s. This creates noticeable traffic and noise outside the gates. The Serene Experience This is where The Mountain Terrace truly shines. The moment you step through the gate, you are transported. You find yourself in a beautiful, peaceful environment underneath the towering redwoods with a breathtaking view of the valley below. Despite the busy road nearby, the property is a sanctuary of nature and peace. With plenty of seating nestled in the trees, it felt truly private—we were even visited by three deer! Our Celebration We hosted approximately 100 guests, many of whom carpooled. We held our ceremony on the grass facing the trees and the valley, creating a picturesque backdrop. The beautiful setting allowed us to take a variety of stunning photos: bridal party shots before the ceremony and family portraits afterward. Dinner followed with a wonderful, well-planned menu executed by the excellent resort staff. We then moved to the dance floor for speeches and celebrated the night away! The venue offers great facilities, including a dedicated area towards the back of the dance floor for the newlyweds and convenient bathrooms (three total, including one nearby). Everyone had a fantastic time, and we received compliments all week long. When we departed, we were ecstatic and so appreciative of the entire experience. Because we rented the cottage for two days, the bride and groom were able to simply cross the street, go to sleep as husband and wife, and wake up to a magical morning. We couldn't have asked for anything more! Rehearsal Friday This may be premature review, but I am sure this will be a wonderful venue. Over a year ago my daughter picked this place for her wedding on Friday the third. We had rehearsal and the place was gorgeous. Plenty of area to host a large group we will have 100 people for a sitdown dinner. The ceremony will be on the grass under the redwoods with a bit of a view. The place has a quaint appearance inside. There is a bar a place for dancing. A restroom is clean and gorgeous and well maintain hysterically across from Alice’s restaurant, which is where the wedding party had lunch. There is a cottage on one side of the establishment that we rented for two days so the bride and groom have a place to set up and have their first night together on the other side as an Airbnb as well, but rest at a wedding party. We look forward to the wedding on Sunday. This may be premature review, but I am sure this will be a wonderful venue. Over a year ago my daughter picked this place for her wedding on Friday the third. We had rehearsal and the place was gorgeous. Plenty of area to host a large group we will have 100 people for a sitdown dinner. The ceremony will be on the grass under the redwoods with a bit of a view. The place has a quaint appearance inside. There is a bar a place for dancing. A restroom is clean and gorgeous and well maintain hysterically across from Alice’s restaurant, which is where the wedding party had lunch. There is a cottage on one side of the establishment that we rented for two days so the bride and groom have a place to set up and have their first night together on the other side as an Airbnb as well, but rest at a wedding party. We look forward to the wedding on Sunday.

Great venue for a wedding or a large private event! Surrounded by beautiful redwood trees, this location’s only challenge is the drive to get there, as there are many windy turns that may be difficult to navigate at night. The food was outstanding, and the service was impeccable. Parking can be difficult unless you use the valet service.

We had an amazing experience planning our wedding with The Mountain Terrace! They were extremely professional throughout the planning and helped us stay on top of all the things we needed to coordinate. We used their day-of coordination service and worked with Anastasia who made sure that everything ran smoothly for the event. As everyone else will say in the reviews, the food they offer is excellent – we selected the tri tip with chimichurri, the ceviche-style halibut, and the hen-of-the-woods mushrooms as our three entrees, and we recommend all of them! The fish, which can often be a risky pick at weddings, was cooked to perfection by The Mountain Terrace. The appetizers were all great but we especially loved the mini ceviche cone appetizers. The bar was well equipped and we were able to have signature cocktails, which were enjoyed by all of our guests! We booked the venue in late November/early December 2024 for late May 2025, and we had ~100 people at our wedding. The weather was sunny but but still relatively chilly for the ceremony and many guests wrapped up in blankets for it. During dinner we had heaters at the tables (1 per table, provided by the venue), and this worked well for us. The view and grounds are gorgeous and made the perfect backdrop to our ceremony and pictures. We opted not to book the on-site rental they offer and instead do our hair and makeup down in Redwood City prior to getting a shuttle up to and from the venue. (Ubers/Lyfts from the venue are difficult to book.) This worked great for us, but if you want the simplicity of being on-site for the preparations it might be convenient to rent from them. Not renting also meant that we could have a larger after party out at one of the bars closer to home since our guests were primarily staying in Redwood City and San Carlos.

We got married at The Mountain Terrace this July and cannot thank the entire team enough for putting together such a great day. We worked with Anastasia in the months leading up as a wedding coordinator, and then Kristy in a day of coordinator capacity. Both were absolutely terrific — they were responsive, detailed, and so helpful. With their support, wedding planning felt so much easier. On the day of, Kristy went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly. In addition, everyone else on the staff that we interacted with was so kind and helpful. The space itself is gorgeous — outdoorsy and surrounded by nature, but not too remote. Accessibility was also important to us, and The Mountain Terrace is wheelchair-friendly. From the moment we first visited, we knew it was the right place: it has such a cozy, charming vibe. Pricing was reasonable and transparent, which we really appreciated. Overall, The Mountain Terrace completely nailed it — we couldn’t have imagined a better place to celebrate our wedding!

Nestled in the Redwood trees of Woodside, this charming restaurant is a relaxing venue for elevated Californian cuisine. The baked goat cheese was delicious, as was the seared ahi tuna. The staff is efficient and friendly, and there’s a decent sized free parking lot.

An excellent restaurant near the Woodside area with some outdoor seating arrangements under the redwoods. It is better to make a reservation as I did not see an empty table until about 8:15 pm. The food was delicious and sufficient, but the service was a little bit slow. But we thoroughly enjoyed the evening under the tall trees.

My wife and I visited the Parkside Grille on a Saturday evening. We came by bicycle. The restaurant has a small, old bike rack near the road which was difficult to lock our bikes to, but we managed. We had the goat cheese appetizer (amazing), bacon mac & cheese (amazing), roasted chicken and Ahi tuna entrees (meh), crème brûlée (meh) and lava cake (amazing). We sat outside underneath a propane heater which kept going out, so it got a bit cold. Overall we were glad we made the trip and had this new experience.

This is my kind of place. Set under enormous redwood trees in a nondescript plaza. Outdoor seating was cool, indoor seating was equally impressive. The building they are in is quite old but they have done a great job combining it with a superb restaurant. Decent cocktails and a well-developed wine list. Not a place to go for an inexpensive dinner put the prices aren't going to make you feel like you're in San Francisco either. Give it a try, I think you will like it

A great restaurant in a serene setting. If you can get a table amongst the redwoods it’s worth it. We’ve been here to celebrate birthdays or just go out with friends and family. We’ve liked just about everything we’ve tried. Only once was the service slow, but they were super slammed that night. The wait staff has always been cheerful and helpful.

Gorgeous restaurant and great location in downtown Los Gatos! I wanted to love this so much. I’ve been several time for food and drinks here. Menu items are nice sized with a good variety of options. I’ve tried many of their items for lunch and dinner and for whatever reason, it was just mediocre. I liked their burrata toast the best of all the items I tried. I had their deviled eggs which were heavily marked up due to the egg shortage, the chicken sandwich and one of their salads. I’ve had appetizers and several cocktails. The bar is always super busy in the evening which provides for a lively atmosphere. It can be a bit of a wait when it’s busy, but that’s understandable.

The ribs were overcooked but they were able to very quickly recover and brought out a new order very quickly. Amazing people and Service. I recommend the lamb special!