We will definitely be going back!More, This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. What a delightful evening! :-DMore. The Brick chicken was a minor masterpiece! Why wasn't dish dish served on a larger plate? 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. Spanning just under half a mile for their commercial sector, … Welcome. Protege: Wonderful experience - See 35 traveler reviews, 89 candid photos, and great deals for Palo Alto, CA, at Tripadvisor. the mushroom soup and the brick chicken. 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 Palo Alto’s Protégé: A Review June 11, 2018 / in Articles, Blog, Community / by DeLeon Team. Among the Palo Alto startups going public this week is Protégé, which launched at 250 California Avenue. 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. The only "bummer" was that I filled up before dessert. more. see why. X. The service is impeccable. Although all charges were reversed, we will probably not return at those prices. View the menu, check prices, find on the map, see photos and ratings. Source: Yelp. Ouuuulalalalal Chef Anthony, (watch out Thomas Keller) is BRILLANT!!! Latest reviews, photos and ratings for Protégé at 250 California Ave in Palo Alto - view the menu, ⏰hours, ☎️phone number, ☝address and map. So my second time visiting I had the salmon, just to see if every dish was that delicious. apparently not clued in, though chef was on top of it), service was quite good. The Beef Tataki and Ricotta Dumplings deserve a special mention,...as does the Brick Chicken. The waiter mentioned that the chef made excellent Parker house rolls and asked if we would like to try them. We had 4 course menu was amazing! 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! I wish I’d had room for dessert as the mouthful I had of my husband’s rhubarb tart was absolutely delicious. Protege, Palo Alto Picture: Excellent peach gazpacho soup - Check out Tripadvisor members' 3,517 candid photos and videos. Prime Palo Alto Location. Dining Room 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. Protege, Palo Alto Picture: Striped Bass - Check out Tripadvisor members' 3,517 candid photos and videos. 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. We shared six different deserts and that topped off our great meal experience. I would rate it as one of my top two in Palo Alto. Protégé, which opened on California Avenue in Palo Alto in March, is the brainchild of chef Anthony Secviar and master sommelier Dennis Kelly, who … I had brought along a 2009 Colvin Tychson Hill Cabernet which they charged a $75 corkage for which I thought was a bit steep. Unbelievable, a Chef with pure and natural magically GENIUS!!!! Yes, we would go back and recommend it to others. So, a pleasant meal, but with water, tax, tip, mandates, a total of $210. X. Truly an HONOR. On the other side is a more casual a...la Carte menu, and fairly large bar in between. I was worried that the restaurant would be formal and stuffy, but it was relaxed and welcoming. The couple next to us had the oysters and the “fish and chips”......the dishes were little works of art....so creatively presented. was rather one dimensional. 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. Are the prices at this restaurant high or expensive? Would have preferred two separate, smaller sides with the hen. What GREAT waiter's they are. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. We LOVE <3 LOVE <3 LOVE Protégé!!!!! Allison is a GEM, a JEWEL and she can light up anyone's heart with her infectious hospitality. The truffle lasagna was out of this world. Description: Protégé is an upscale casual restaurant featuring New American cuisine and a comprehensive wine & spirits program. Protege, Palo Alto Picture: Ricotta Dumplings - Check out Tripadvisor members' 3,560 candid photos and videos. Would have made a much nicer/more gracious presentation. X. The corkage is high. I only paid $50.00 for corkage fee per bottle. 250 S. California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306. reservations@protegepaloalto.com. The hush puppies weren't worth it as they were advertised to be padron peppers, but there were no peppers to be found. Protégé. I brought my own bottle. Can a vegetarian person get a good meal at this restaurant? Every member of the team at Protege made sure our evening was a great experience, from start to finish. This Palo Alto hit boasts an envious pedigree—Chef Anthony Secviar, ... (412 reviews) 340 m - 2455 El Camino Real, Palo Alto CA 94306 Van€ 121. I couldn't wait to personally meet him and THANK him for this euphoric experience. The experience was absolutely amazing The real problem was the corkage fee which was listed as $50 on the website (now $75) but had been raised to $75. We shared a half bottle of 2016 Ridge Geyserville Zinfandel--delicious but rather pricey at $60. The lounge menu is limited and pretty expensive. In response to the recent “shelter-in-place” mandate, we are no longer able to offer outdoor dining. This is one of my son's favorite restaurants and I can...see why. relaxed, warm and comfortable, but wonderful food, great cocktails and amazing wine list. Protege, Palo Alto Picture: photo7.jpg - Check out Tripadvisor members' 3,517 candid photos and videos. It was cozy and really nice for quiet conversation--conversation being very difficult in most Palo Alto restaurants! Went this past Friday night with two others to the lounge and a la carte menu. Interestingly, tasting menu participants are in dining room and a la carte people are elsewhere. 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. He didn't mention that that would be a $5 add on to a $600 meal. Our group shared different menu items and everything was delicious. I took my husband here (to the Lounge) as a thank you gift. My husband's short ribs were delicious, incredibly tender and very flavorful. Everything is really perfect here. We were seated in a little alcove just off the bar area. The only "bummer" was that I filled up before dessert. Will go again, We have eaten here twice, each time a different setting. A must try. Are you sure you want to delete this answer? Hey may I add, he's HUMBLE!!!! It's the BEST French Resturant in the whole Bay Area!!! This Palo Alto hit boasts an envious pedigree—Chef Anthony Secviar, Pastry Chef Eddie Lopez, and Master Sommelier Dennis Kelly all trained under Chef Thomas Keller at The French Laundry. Our dinner at Protege was exceptional from beginning to end. X. Protege, Palo Alto Picture: photo6.jpg - Check out Tripadvisor members' 3,517 candid photos and videos. 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 This anxiously awaited restaurant was sure to amp up the fairly mundane local dining scene on the Peninsula. In addition, the prix fixe menu was expensive (although the food was very good). America's 100 Best Wine Restaurants of 2019, 12 best new San Francisco Bay Area restaurants, 250 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306-1618. In Palo Alto, dropping $200 for a nice, but not great meal, will not break the bank for many, but I would have expected just a little better experience overall. The flavors, presentation and service were all remarkable and made for a memorable and one-of-a-kind dining experience. We look forward to our third visit soon. We will go again to try the a la carte side of this new restaurant. We all ordered...the mushroom soup and the brick chicken. The flavors, presentation and service were all remarkable and made for a memorable and one-of-a-kind dining experience. We started with a amouse Bouche that was a Cameron I stuff with smoked fish paste, followed by a Hamachi. 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. Why do you charge $75 corkage when you know that you attract customers with excellent, well aged cellars? I was worried that the restaurant would be formal and stuffy, but it was relaxed and welcoming. I had brought along a 2009 Colvin Tychson Hill Cabernet which they charged a $75 corkage for which I thought was a bit steep. Cara Pelletier | San Francisco Bay Area | Sommelier at Protégé Palo Alto | 500+ connections | See Cara's complete profile on Linkedin and connect food. Can a vegan person get a good meal at this restaurant? Protege, Palo Alto: See 35 unbiased reviews of Protege, rated 4.5 of 5 on Tripadvisor and ranked #52 of 341 restaurants in Palo Alto. The Octopus, Peach Gazpacho and Beef Short Ribs were excellent. However, you should ask about the corkage fee prior to having them open a bottle for you - $75?. 256 reviews of Protégé "Great new restaurant, and badly needed on the Peninsula. Find the best Bars on Yelp: search reviews of 148 Palo Alto businesses by price, type, or location. Seated at 5 pm, left at 8. Protege, Palo Alto Picture: photo0.jpg - Check out Tripadvisor members' 3,517 candid photos and videos. Every member of the team at Protege made sure our evening was a great experience, from start to finish. 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. That is a truth. We will definitely be going back! I would rate it as one of my top two in Palo Alto. Definitely a foodie's heaven. Get quick answers from Protege staff and past visitors. The service, ambiance, and...food. All in all we cant wait to go back. It was THE BEST mushroom soup ever! more. I guess that means I'll have to go back! Travelodge by Wyndham Palo Alto Silicon Valley. The food was superb and the gracious efficient service matched the level of the menu items......just a happy and delicious experience. Really! We started at the bar as we waited for another guest. Excellent food with good but very pretentious service in a restaurant with no tablecloths. Trust me, it can NEVER disappoint!!! Protege: inconsistent flavor - See 35 traveler reviews, 89 candid photos, and great deals for Palo Alto, CA, at Tripadvisor. Protege, Palo Alto Picture: photo4.jpg - Check out Tripadvisor members' 3,517 candid photos and videos. This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Reserveren. No dessert (I was too full, and actually took some of the chicken home). I guess that means I'll have to go back! 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… The food was superb and the gracious efficient service matched the level of the menu items......just a happy and delicious experience. 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. This was petty to say the least. We chose from the a la carte menu and everything we ate was superb. They received one Michelin Star in 2019. In response to the recent “shelter-in-place” mandate, we are no longer able to offer outdoor dining. 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. Definitely a foodie's heaven.More, This was some of the best food my husband and I have ever eaten. Beautiful food & service, from start to finish. well done!" We look forward to our third visit soon.More, Three of us went for the tasting menu. The tasting menu just the right amount of food with some surprises thrown....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. Specialties: Protégé is an upscale casual restaurant serving Contemporary American cuisine. The corkage is high. The second ala carte in the front of the restaurant. Own or manage this property? COVID update: Protégé has updated their hours, takeout & delivery options. The first the lovely tasting meal. 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