Derrith Schmidt
Cool vibe and atmosphere at this new bar in Menlo Park. We went there for a glass of wine before dinner. The cheese plate was underwhelming and when we told our waiter we couldn’t cut one of the cheese blocks he took it away with his fingers and brought back another equally as hard block. When we got our bill we told the other waiter that the cheese block was inedible he said “That’s what people say about escargot but they ordered it.” And when we checked our bill we realized they charged us $20 for each glass of wine when menu said $18. The waiter said the owner wasn’t around and the easiest way for them to resolve that was giving us $4 back, which he did.
The place was full when we left for dinner with laughing people and birthday party gatherings of friends.
… moreGAAP Electric
Last night my wife and I were in downtown Menlo Park and we went to Loretta’s Bar. Thank you, Loretta’s team, for making our time so enjoyable. Your service, attention, and products were very pleasant. We’ll be back soon. Thank you.
… moreSanjay Subhedar
My first visit to Bar Loretta which is next door to and Started by Bistro Vida owner Ali El Safy. The food comes form Bistro Vida
They have a full bar and several beers on tap. Seating is inside or outside. I had a Sierra Nevada beer on tap and and the Bistro Vida Burger
… moreLaurie Thomas
Cocktails at the new bar in Menlo Park this evening were excellent. The owner; Ali and his staff were wonderful. The cheese plate and cocktails were delish. We’ll be back! You have to ask the owner to tell you the story of the name
… moreNancy D Robinson
Swanky new bar downtown MP great drinks and sexy ambiance, go to before the Guild Theater or after for fun drinks . Great date ior friends gathering place. Perfect for Menlo or PA folks!
… moreGina Morra Smith
Loretta’s is exactly what Menlo Park needed! It’s bringing the life back to our town! It feels like being in NYC when you are inside. Great atmosphere, drinks and the staff make it feel so warm. So happy we have Loretta’s.!
… moreCaroline Schlocker
Super shady billing: We were a party of eight and had a nice time. Drinks came (one Manhattan sent back b/c it was basically tan-colored simple syrup but the remake was fine), fries and charcuterie board tasty, nice seating.
The bill came and one person picked up the check. Keep in mind, it’s low lighting and we’ve not only been drinking, but we’re also getting old and our eyesight is fading. So, admittedly, we didn’t look at the bill too hard. Plus, we were told no split checks so we weren’t trying to work anything out at that time. It wasn’t until we were settling up the next day that we saw a 20% gratuity had been added. The server said NOTHING about this and if you’ll notice, the tip chart at the bottom makes it seem as if a tip hasn’t been included AND percentages are based on the subtotal, “party gratuity,” and tax. So, yeah, we fell for it and double tipped.
I am ok with the charge receipt having space for a tip since I routinely leave 5-10% extra, but the way this bill is printed is deceiving.
As a place, Loretta’s fills a gap in the Menlo Dark nightlife scene, but I really hope they take this feedback and change their approach to communicating larger party charges.
… moreRob Wellington
Loretta is the fun, sexy nightspot that Menlo has been missing. Delicious cocktails in a fun environment, make this your post-dinner pre-Guild destination
… moreCharice Parnello
Sleek and Sexy new bar in downtown Menlo Park! Great to go by for a cocktail, cheese plate and fries before the show at the Guild!
… moreJean Baptiste
An elegant and sophisticated bar lounge with a sleek and contemporary design. The perfect place to meet: vibrant ambiance, stylish guests, exceptional drinks, great food, and it opens late! What else?
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