I was very content with this place, on my first visit. When we arrived the place was just getting ready as the evening rush was starting. Despite being very busy, and being put on the waitlist, we were offered a place to sit within 30 seconds. We elected to sit at a community table, which is nothing more than sitting at a picnic table with strangers. This was okay and we barely acknowledged them as the table was fairly large. The food service is all handled via your cell phone. You will need to use a provided URL to place, and pay for your order. You can leave the tab open and close it when you are ready. The food was good, the service was fast and the outside gas heaters kept us quite warm and happy. I would gladly visit here again and again.
Rossotti’s Alpine Inn
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I was very content with this place, on my first visit. When we arrived the place was just getting ready as the evening rush was starting. Despite being very busy, and being put on the waitlist, we were offered a place to sit within 30 seconds. We elected to sit at a community table, which is nothing more than sitting at a picnic table with strangers. This was okay and we barely acknowledged them as the table was fairly large. The food service is all handled via your cell phone. You will need to use a provided URL to place, and pay for your order. You can leave the tab open and close it when you are ready. The food was good, the service was fast and the outside gas heaters kept us quite warm and happy. I would gladly visit here again and again.
What a spot in Portola Valley! The Alpine Inn is a not so hidden beer garden gem. Highly recommend carpooling, because cars with four people are prioritized (otherwise the parking lot can get VERY full). And hey, if you have a horse, walk on in that way; they have hitching posts to tie up your steed. The heated beer garden patio is picnic-style tables with actual chairs. Some tables are on the deck boards while others are on wood chips. Well-behaved dogs are allowed, but not in the inside dining room. Inside, you have bar seating, booths, a long table, and a standing counter available. Each table is equipped with a QR code to view the menu and self-order. When your food or drink is ready, a member of the staff will bring over your order. Paper napkins are on the table, but cutlery, basic condiments (ketchup, mustard, etc.), and takeaway boxes are all on a central table for guests to retrieve. The staff is friendly, food is affordable, and the extensive menu is not only impressive but absolutely delicious. Winners were the butternut squash soup with focaccia strips for dunking, the breakfast sandwich (perfect combo with the sausage patty), and Rudy’s smash burger (saucey and fantastic). We were there on a cold cloudy day, and it was MOBBED by the time we left at 12:30pm so I can only imagine how busy it would be on a beautiful day. Plan accordingly or be ready for somewhat of a wait. Awesome place, can’t wait to come back!
What a spot in Portola Valley! The Alpine Inn is a not so hidden beer garden gem. Highly recommend carpooling, because cars with four people are prioritized (otherwise the parking lot can get VERY full). And hey, if you have a horse, walk on in that way; they have hitching posts to tie up your steed. The heated beer garden patio is picnic-style tables with actual chairs. Some tables are on the deck boards while others are on wood chips. Well-behaved dogs are allowed, but not in the inside dining room. Inside, you have bar seating, booths, a long table, and a standing counter available. Each table is equipped with a QR code to view the menu and self-order. When your food or drink is ready, a member of the staff will bring over your order. Paper napkins are on the table, but cutlery, basic condiments (ketchup, mustard, etc.), and takeaway boxes are all on a central table for guests to retrieve. The staff is friendly, food is affordable, and the extensive menu is not only impressive but absolutely delicious. Winners were the butternut squash soup with focaccia strips for dunking, the breakfast sandwich (perfect combo with the sausage patty), and Rudy’s smash burger (saucey and fantastic). We were there on a cold cloudy day, and it was MOBBED by the time we left at 12:30pm so I can only imagine how busy it would be on a beautiful day. Plan accordingly or be ready for somewhat of a wait. Awesome place, can’t wait to come back!
Had a nice brunch at this beer garden on a sunny Sunday morning. We came early so no problems with parking and seatings. Fast efficient service by the staff. Tasty burgers with exceptional thin crusted pizza. Next time we'd sat further away from the grill since the smoke caused my severe allergy attacks.