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Oak + Violet, located in the Park James Hotel in Menlo Park, California, offers an elevated New American dining experience with a focus on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant’s design blends modern elegance with natural wood elements, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Guests can enjoy indoor or outdoor seating on the charming patio. Executive Chef RJ Subaba’s menu features a variety of inventive dishes, from fresh seafood to seasonal vegetables, complemented by a curated selection of local wines and craft cocktails. Oak + Violet is also ideal for private events and catering, offering a versatile venue for gatherings. With exceptional service and a vibrant atmosphere, it’s a perfect spot for any occasion.
Hours
| Saturday | 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1400 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650) 304-3880
Website: https://parkjames.com/oak-violet/
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Reviews
Sandeep Bhalla
Was here for Dad’s birthday. There was light live music .. delicious food. Peaceful atmosphere.
Perfect for date night, birthday or any special occasion..
… morePerfect for date night, birthday or any special occasion..
Joseph Martinez
Recently, a group of us dined at Oak+Violet in the Park James. While the food quality ranged from satisfactory to good, the pricing was unusually steep compared to similar establishments in the area. The wine pours were notably small, and the pace of service was unexpectedly slow, even though the restaurant was nearly empty at the time. For dessert, we ordered cheesecake, which unfortunately was served with shaved ice that melted and left the crust soggy—a disappointing finish, especially considering the premium prices. Overall, the experience fell short of expectations for both value and service.
… moreLala Romero
Amazing staff as soon as we valet the guys greeted us with a smile and adored our
Loved the open concept and casual style of restaurant. Drinks were smooth and refreshing. The chef made everything on point, appetizers delicioso and each main dish was perfect serving! we even
got special visits from chef w/furbabies
We recommend & will be going back before we leave the Bay Area!
… moreLoved the open concept and casual style of restaurant. Drinks were smooth and refreshing. The chef made everything on point, appetizers delicioso and each main dish was perfect serving! we even
got special visits from chef w/furbabies
We recommend & will be going back before we leave the Bay Area!
Hedieh Elyasi
The atmosphere was great and the staff were attentive and friendly. Unfortunately, the food didn’t live up to expectations. The gnocchi I tried was bland, and the dark chocolate mousse tart was just average.
… moreMike Harms
Wonderful meal with amazing presentations and flavors. The beef tartare starter was delicious, and the pecans gave it a great texture. The tuna crudo starter was just really pretty and so tasty, with a bacon twist in the flavor that I’ve never had with tuna before. We both had fish entrees, halibut with fennel and a miso glazed black cod. Both were delectable but the cod was the winner there. The wine list was great, many good choices; we had a Bordeaux. Finally for dessert I had a cinnamon roll sundae which was a sundae on top of a cinnamon roll, which was at least as good as it sounds (and looks!)
We will definitely visit again. There were several other items on the menu which look good, and the menu was clearly very seasonal as well.
… moreWe will definitely visit again. There were several other items on the menu which look good, and the menu was clearly very seasonal as well.
Serena Pinatelli
I went to Oak + Violet for my mom’s birthday dinner, and overall, we had a really lovely time. The ambiance is beautiful and the service was attentive throughout the night.
As a vegetarian, I did find the menu to be a bit limited. There was only one vegetarian entrée option, and while it was tasty (the gnocchi in particular was great), it would’ve been nice to see a few more creative or plant-forward dishes on the menu.
That said, the staff was really accommodating, and the dishes I did try were fresh and well-prepared. My mom felt celebrated, which was the most important part, and I’d still come back for the vibe and the service.
… moreAs a vegetarian, I did find the menu to be a bit limited. There was only one vegetarian entrée option, and while it was tasty (the gnocchi in particular was great), it would’ve been nice to see a few more creative or plant-forward dishes on the menu.
That said, the staff was really accommodating, and the dishes I did try were fresh and well-prepared. My mom felt celebrated, which was the most important part, and I’d still come back for the vibe and the service.
Jason Foard
Oak and Violet’s New Years Eve dining experience was divine. Three courses of delicious food, drinks and fantastic service. Super friendly staff. Shout out to Valeria! The restaurant manager, bartender and servers were so incredibly kind, going above and beyond to make our dinner a memorable one.
… moreXimena Joshi
We went for Thanksgiving dinner, the place and the service was excellent, the starters were very good, our favorite was the heirloom salad, the other one was very simple with less ingridients, the main course was amazing! We loved every single dish, only the meat I felt was to rare for me, everything was going great we had very high expectations for the dessets after the amazing dishes we had, but was very disappointing, plain colors, very simple, the lime cake extremely sweet, and the pumpkin pie with no flavor.
Still overall good experience but need change of desserts
… moreStill overall good experience but need change of desserts
Oliver Pe
Part of the Park James Hotel food service that extends to their bar while the dining space also has the options for the indoor resto, outdoor courtyard and bar seating. The food is modern updated with the usual Cali-American fare. Service and waiters are very attentive. The bar selection is the main strength of the resto with a good selection of crafted cocktails and beers. The food is generally casual especially at the courtyard that can also be an events place or where they often have musical offerings.
… moreMatthew Mountford
This place is ON POINT. Surprisingly elevated menu for a restaurant at a boutique hotel and the service was top notch. Brought some friends from a Ferrari unveiling event down the street and we were not disappointed!
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