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For two star American, try Los Altos Grill in Los Altos. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable. This restaurant features a full bar and brunch. This restaurant is good for groups.
3.0 of 5 stars.
Food was very good but reception was not very friendly. The wait was long but worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Upon coming here again with the friend, I'm knocking them down a couple stars. Yeah the service was good, but the food was just not up to par as my previous experiences.Plus my fries came to the...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i loved it as bandera's and i love it as the grill...Atmosphere - dark wood, leather, circular bar in the center of the resto. lots of locals, family and singles, not sleezy.Food: everything ive had...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So super good.A relative of Houstons. Cozy, romantic, sexy atmosphere.The crowd: hmm, ok, kinda blah.Staff: they do a great job!Food: delish!! The enchiladas, the fries, the salads, the drinks,...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite restaurant in the area. I absolutely loved the prime rib sandwich until I tried the prime rib, wow it's even better. I can;t get over the cornbread either, so different from the...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Identical menu to Rutherford Grill, but equal in taste and atmosphere. (because it is owned by the same company)It was a little loud, but the quality of the food and service is excellent. This is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What to order? PRIME RIB BABY ($28)!!! I order mine rare and dunk it into the horseradish that comes with. The mashed potatoes that comes with this dish are heavenly *drooling just thinking about...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here a few weeks ago for a friends birthday. It was a Friday night and the place was packed! We've made reservations for 4 in advance, but still had to wait 15 minutes before being seated. It...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 stars because the prime rib entree didn't come with veggies only potatoes. It is good and I will have it over and over again and the corn bread is super Delicious order can feed a family for 2 days...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
our party of 4 showed up at 7:45pm, 15 minutes before our 8:00pm reservation time. we did not get seated until 8:35! Why even have reservations when you aren't going to honor them? that was the first...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every dish I've had at Los Altos Bar & Grill has been delicious, especially the ribs. Service is always good and fast once you've been seated. Long waits on weekend evenings unless you get there...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is owned by the same folks who own Bandera, Houston's and Rutherford Grill. It's also one of the better places to eat in downtown Los Altos. The food is standard American fare - prime rib,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm updating my review because my boyfriend and I went back this weekend and I tried a couple of new things...I finally had the ever-famous cornbread. GOOD! I slather it with butter, of course, but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My parent's chose the Los Altos Grill for my Dad's birthday dinner. The meal was good-- I had the Prime Rib french dip sandwich with veggies and the BF had the Rib platter. Both of us liked our meal....
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the perfect place to go when you are avoiding carbs.The pilsner beer on tap was wonderful. I had a pint.I had a dinner salad with bleu cheese and champagne vinaigrette (on the side,) followed...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Upgrading rating to 5 stars! In my first review, I mentioned that we weren't thrilled with the attention we got from our waitress and they more than made up for it this time! Our waiter was awesome...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Walk into this place any night of the week and you'll ask yourself "what recession?" The place is teeming with wealthy attorneys, corporate execs, Silicon Valley millionaires and trust fund babies....
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Overview:What a great restaurant! They serve great food and great wine in a lively environment. It is a tad on the noisy side, but still really enjoyable. Sometimes its nice to not whisper through...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say that I usually go this restaurant with fairly high expectations. However, I have been disappointed the lat two times I have gone. After experiencing many high quality meals here in the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for dinner last night with some work folks (hosting a visitor from out-of-town)... nice looking place.. very clean and professional.. food was ok.. nothing really spectacular (but the mashed...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have found people watching in Los Altos Grill to be almost half the fun of eating at this place. There really is so much to see.Watch the bartenders are they make they muddle the mint leaves for the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We have always had good food at the Los Altos Grill, my kids love the garlic mashed potatoes. You may have a wait and the noise level is high, but the food is good. And no corkage fee!
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My friends took me here to (ostensibly) celebrate a recent promotion. I wouldn't take anyone here to celebrate anything except maybe impending retirement, or maybe something more seethingly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably the best grill place from San Jose to San Mateo!!!Try the smoked salmon as a starters... Nothing like thatI believe it can hold up to 10 people.
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
To the tune by the Steve Miller Band...Well, I know why we came here tonightThe four star Yelps made the decision seem rightBut my experience didn't knock me off my chairAnd I'm wonderin' how giving 4...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had dinner at Los Altos Grill with my wife last night. As newcomers to the Peninsula, we've had some trouble finding those "must try" restaurants. LA Grill, however, now occupies rarified air for us...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been a fan of the Houston's Restaurant chain for many a moon. Their restaurants are simple, the food delicious, and the execution is flawless. Service is efficient and seemless. Way back when,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite restaurant on earth. The artichoke appetizer is a must have. Do not go there if you are not going to get it. If for some reason the artichokes the farmers have are too small they will...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I have long been going to Los Altos Grill and simply love the food. Chicken Enchiladas, Roasted Chicken, French Dip, Deviled Eggs, Peel and Eat Shrimp, Creme Brulee, Snapper with rock...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Best feature of this place is the interior, a beautiful bar and nice seating on both sides. The live music is also a great touch. Food is simple, as you would expect it. The filet mignon is good, with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Bordering 1.5 stars......What is up with places not living up to the hype? Argh. This place was just ordinary for us. It's worth a try, perhaps we just came on a bad night....Here's the breakdown @...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Los Altos Grill is always chock full of ppl. Definitely an older crowd, married couples.. botoxy wives and jolly husbands. The decor is woody and rustic, it's loud and bustling inside. It's ALWAYS...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Los Altos Grill twice, and eaten there once. The food is good; I would even say quite good. But, I won't be returning. The second time I showed up, it was a Sunday night. We walked in,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Grilled Artichokes are amazing! But dinner was ordinary especially for the price. The dessert menu was meager! Service was okay. It is not worth a 35 minute wait. We had reservations and got...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i have to be honest that i love the food here BUT...I made a reservation and was still kept waiting 45 minutes. Don't bother making a reservation because it is not a reservation in the typical sense....
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Truly delicious food, large portions, exceptional service. The atmosphere is divine and murky, perfect for gazing at the rich and beautiful. Don't dress up or you'll endure the withering stares of the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere is vibrant, cozy, romantic and chic! Love the atmosphere! Although, my husband teases that it's a cougar bar!The staff is very attentive, helpful and cool. We've always had fabulous...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Los Altos isn't famous for its restaurants, but there are little gems scattered around the town's quaint and genteel downtown area. Los Altos Grill seems to be a perennial favorite - I tried for one...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Damn! We recently came here and this place was packed at 5:30 p.m. -- F the recession! We went with our party of eight, which included seniors and kiddies, and everyone left satisfied. The kiddies...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ooooooh, soooooooo good! love their fillet mignon steaks and cornbread. never had anything else cause we love it so much. great atmosphere, cool bar, very busy though which is no surprise.
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has no corkage fee, many well priced bottles if you didn't bring your own wine, excellent meats, and I love the corn bread! I have only been three or four times, but I have always had good...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for dinner last night. Right off the bat I noticed the entire place was filled with people over the age of 60. It's a very romantic atmosphere, they have live jazz music, and if you squint...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
been loyal since it was bandera. if i am going out and craving a great meal the first place that crosses my mind is the los altos grill. caesar salad with cornbread crutons, chicken sandwich,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing food, casual atmosphere. I had the center cut filet which was probably 12oz... almost didn't have to use the knife to cut it. Will be back
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been a big fan of this restaurant since it was Banderas. I love that corn bread. For those that aren't a fan of corn bread, you just have to try this one.The meals are excellent. Of course I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Prime Rib French Dip = freaking delicious. Nice Little House Salad = very nice. Oreo Cookie Sundae = mmmmmmmmmmmmmm.I get the same dish every time, but man, that's just cuz it's so good! Every time I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
hands down my favorite place in the bay area, outside of SF. we've been here so many times we've gotten the ordering down to an art.. let me share my findings with you today.for appetizers, start with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food is good and worth the wait. My favorite is the prime rib sandwich served with hand-cut fries (you can also opt for a side of vegetables or cole slaw). If you feel like something lighter, try the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome steaks, sides and drinks. Weekend waits can suck but the food is worth it. Really nice bar with plenty going on. The booths are comfortable and more quiet than the bar. The wait staff are...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Setting: Perfect casual yet upscale joint. Go with a friend or go on a date. Bar area is fun to stand or sit at. Drinks: No corkage. Good wine list.Food: yummy burgers, salads, etc. I had the best...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love love this place, it is consistently good, my only gripe is sometimes the service can be nonexistent. You can't beat the no corkage fee, good food, and reasonable prices. My kids love it too.
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Right off the bat, they get a higher than average rating for not charging a corkage fee... love that! Why can't they spread that ideal to more restaurants... On to the food... have had just about...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Growing up in Los Altos and this place being literally less than 3 minutes from where I live, I've finally made the long journey and tried it! My friends have been telling me how they love this place...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Woe unto anyone who gets to Los Altos Grill hungry on a weekend evening. The wait can get silly. But like spawning salmon, we keep coming back here. Some of the food is fantastic. The BBQ beef ribs...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After almost coming here many times and always deterred by some of the reviews, we finally ate here last month, after Vino 100 tasting.Considering your choices in Los Altos, its really not a bad spot....
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love love love the ribs here. I don't even think of ordering anything else, though through the years, I've strayed and ordered hacked chicken salad (also yummy) and their market fish (also yummy),...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
my 32nd birthday dinner gone bad. boo l.a. grill. i'm bitter. only reason we wanted to try l.a. grill was b/c k and me have been to the rutherford grill in napa. l.a. grills sister restaurant. we fell...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It gets four stars because the food is delish !! (especially theyr caesar salad) But the hostesses are snobs!!! Its always busy and I wish they took reservations because its over an hour wait if you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My family and I love this place. The no corkage fee is fantastic. We usually bring a couple bottles when we go as a group. The snapper, beef ribs, corn bead, artichoke, and oreo dessert are all...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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Los Altos Grill is the best place to eat on the mid peninsula. Everything on the menu is amazing. The ambiance makes it an ideal place to hang out and enjoy the night.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had high expectations for this place after reading all the reviews and was quite disappointed. This place is overrated. We ordered the cornbread, prime rib, and beef ribs. The beef ribs were good -...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best French Dip sandwich EVER! You will pay about 18$ for it, but Im telling you its delicious! My husband had the ribeye special that was awesome too ($32). We had to wait 2 hours for our table,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I took my better half here for a small celebratory dinner. The atmosphere is definitely perfect for business meetings, and it was obvious that everyone agreed. We were surrounded by business men and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is without a doubt, one of my go-to dinner spots in the South Bay. To sum it up: NO CORKAGE! Which is awesome in an of itself. But the reason I really love it? It appeals to boys and girls...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Service was great! We walked right in and sat down. Of course yelped before we ordered. For starters we had the deviled eggs which for me were good, but could have used a little less onions. Don't get...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was thinking about getting all creative for this review. I think I'll just tell it like it is.2 DIVA (see Beyonce's definition) amiga's out to dinner. Both had the same thing. 1 Glass of Riesling...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good spot to meet up with coworkers for a good meal. The place was lively on a Wed night - the ribs were great! The corn bread was offered as a appetizer and was tasty.
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Filled with Silver Foxes... so luckily we were meeting my parents there to balance out our (young) age. Great mature, but relaxed ambiance. Most people brought their own bottle of wine b/c THERE IS...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a long time favorite restaurant so it pains me to have to write this.Tonight nothing could go right with the meal:The vodka martini ordered up with a twist was delivered with an olive. Now...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorites, this place epitomizes comfort food for me. I love that they still let me an order a dish that has been off the menu for over 4 years now - the dish "Cluck and Moo" which is their...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I visited this place for the first time this past weekend. After all the rave reviews I do have to agree with all the other YELPERS that this place offers great food.. However, I am giving it only 2...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Solid food in my work hood! YAY!Took Eric out for his bday and we celebrated well.I ordered the following with comments:(1) GG martini - came out fast, cold, and good. Just how I like em. ($12)(2)...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is in heavy rotation for the GF and me. If I only had one word to describe the Los Altos Grill, it would be: execution.I've never had a bad meal here, the service has always been good or...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Corn bread so good it will make you want to slap your mama!Ya, I said it!No, seriously this place serves up the BEST comfort food. Im talkin' fall off the bone BBQ beef ribs, superb mac and cheese,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I tried this place out saturday night for a first date, and we had an excellent time. I definitely advise getting a reservation, as it gets super busy. I love how the bar was set up in the big oval,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it's a bit on the pricey side.... BUUUUT you get what you pay for!!! :)Great service, decent food.... MUST come here for those chicken that you see spinning aorund outside on the rotisserie... and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is our standby nice restaurant to go to locally. Everything we've had here has been tasty and the menu is diverse enough that you can make it a big spendert night with several courses or...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A nice little place to go for a snack or chat it up with some friends. The venue is very relaxed and is not overly loud or quiet. On certain nights they have live musicians which is a nice addition to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
LA grill is great...I love the food...great service and free corkage is fantastic. They do grilled dishes really well and the staples of corn bread, grilled chicken or French dip sandwiches will keep...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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Great atmosphere, great drinks, great food! The cluck and moo is 1/2 plate of chicken that they roast on their outdoor grill all day and 1/2 plate of their fall off the bone ribs! Amazing
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A bit noisy but the best tuna sandwich!
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Houston's was one of my favorite restaurants in LA & my husband thinks their prime rib was better than Lawry's, so after moving back to San Jose, I was disappointed to learn that the only Houston's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Service: Excellent. Server was nice, and recommended all of the right appetizers and entrees. Appetizers: We had the corn bread, mac n cheese, and artichoke, all of which was good. The corn bread was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic place, love the warm local atmosphere, the friendly and social clientele... that is how classy this place is and generous portions of food. Two people can come here and order for one and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to upgrade my review for LAG to five stars because of their prime rib french dip. OMG so good, and tremendous value (~$17). Really tender and juicy prime rib is sliced thin and piled high on a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite restaurant!! I only order one thing - the French Dip sandwich! The fries are awesome too. I love the atmosphere too, though it can get a little bit too noisy. You won't be...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My parents eat here several times a week, every once in a while I go along and the foods always very good and high quality as well as the service, The Oreo dessert is to die for, its the best dessert...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has quality food. The mark of a good restaurant IMO is one that consistently changes the menu but can maintain the quality from item to item. This place does that perfectly. The server was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I still call it Bandera's, the name has changed, but the place still delivers awesome drinks and fantastic food all these years. Great place for a quick drink after work with the boys. At the bar they...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have reserved a group of people 1 day in advance for a 7:30pm dinner before arriving last November 1. Though, they do accept phone call to "reserve", you will really have to wait for at least more...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I was not in the mood, maybe it was just unlucky night or maybe I just missed the point. I felt like the whole concept was so obvious and formulaic, dull delivery, just another grill restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was Bandera years ago, but switched to Los Altos Grill. I believe it is still owned by the same people, as they have a few other concepts as well. Houston's, Gulfstream, Rutherford Grill, R D,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite old standby. This place is always consistent with great food: healthy options and not-so-healthy options that are so good you just don't care. Great appetizers - I like the artichoke...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been going here for 15 years. Love it. The atmosphere is great. The service is great. The food's better still.Although entree prices are getting up there, you can keep the tab to a manageable...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I started coming here when it was formerly, Bandera. I have never had anything but great service and great food...Some of my favorites are the Beef Ribs, super yummy and super MESSY. The prime rib...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I cant remember what I had when I went here, but it was very good. I think it was some kind of steak. I remember the cut being excellent, although my dad had probably the best looking French dip...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After reading the reviews about this place we gave it a go. It felt very dated when you walked in - the decor is dark and dingy (not dark, the tasteful type of dark atmosphere, but just.....old)....
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
November 29th was the second time I visited Los Altos Grill.I was dying to eat there again after I had this beet and cheese salad last June. Sadly, beets are seasonal so this wasn't on the menu this...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Possibly the best French Dip sandwich I've ever had.The food is tasty and presented well. This place also exudes a very classy vibe. Not enough can be said about the free corkage!On a side note, I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum!! I came to Los Altos Grill with the intention of a reverse-order dinner: dessert, entree, appetizer - in that order. The waitress was totally cool and accommodating. Why was this place pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious indeed! What a way to wind down a crazy work week than to have dinner at this establishment. We waited by the bar listening to piano music for our table, everything we ordered was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is getting sweeter ... in a BAD way. I used to love the French Dip. After a long hiatus, I went back and discovered the price had been raised from $13 to $17 and that the French bread is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I often get cravings for dinner at the Los Altos Grill. Each craving is very different.Craving #1: the prime rib. Love it. It's always cooked perfectly, and it comes with a nice big pile of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Los Altos Grill on the recommendation for the best roast chicken in town. It was disappointing. A good roast chicken has to have crispy golden skin and juicy meat that is just cooked. Sorry,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I want to give the Grill 5 stars, because it is one of my favorite places. I have taken an average: 5 stars for the food, and 3 stars for service. First the food and beverages -- the BBQ grilled...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved our dinner here tonight. Nice ambiance, good food.Cornbread in skillet -- One of the BEST cornbread I've had anywhere. Nice crisp and crunchy top, great flavor, real corn, bits of jalapeno and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Crappy/slow service:Drinks were spilled, no one acknowledged or cleaned up the mess on the table.Food was spilled on the floorFood was underdoneServer had major attitudeWon't be going back.
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
nom nom nom nom nom nom.
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: Fantastic cornbread, tuna poke and deviled eggs, you can bring your own bottle of wine and they won't charge you a corkage feeCons: if you are under the age of 45, you are probably too young...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Shrimp & Ahi tartar THE Nice Little Side Salad--------------------------------------OPEN ROOM for The Oreo Cookie Sandwich death grip dessert!I call it a death grip, because I am still fantasizing...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I needed a nice but not pretentious place to take my S.O. for his belated birthday dinner on the way to a concert at the Shoreline Amphitheater. After talking to my friend, I decided to try this...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh food it key and you can just taste it in everything you eat here. I ordered the cesar salad and their poke.....it was SO good! Definitely try the Poke...I like the mangos they put into it but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First off, I'd like to thank YELP for helping me pull this place up!! I had very little time to find a spot for East Coast visitors to SF to meet us (we live in Santa Cruz) for a dinner shoe-horned...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had I not ordered the Poke, I think I would rate this place 4 stars. The french dip I had was tasty, and the fries were good too. You have to eat the fries fast because they are pretty gross when...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a nice restaurant for the most part and I have never had a bad meal here. I would give it five stars but the price of the food and the noise make me take a star away. I LOVE the French Dip and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll keep it brief, as I think it might be a bit redundant from reading the other posts...The grilled artichokes are a must, and you can't go wrong with anything on the menu.A few things I would...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This spot is easily one of my favorites. Here's why (in random order):1. No corkage fee!2. Grilled Jumbo Artichoke3. maple glazed carrots4. Sashimi Ahi Tuna Salad5. Famous Cornbread in a Skillet6....
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You find many different types of people here, from dads with their sons to high school girls all ordering $14 cheeseburgers and diet cokes to middle aged ladies with their parents who can barely walk...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So there IS a reason why this is rated lower than Rutherford Grill (under the same chain). I was wondering if it was due to location but, having been to both, I'd say it's due to the food and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After eating here just once, this place is now on my list of all time favorite restaurants!Los Altos Grill is a great restaurant to either chill with your friends or take someone on a nice date. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is such a fantabulous restaurant! Go with your SO or a bunch of friends, this place has really great apps and entrees. I went there last night with a bunch of friends and just had a great dinner....
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it is a really nice restaurant and i really enjoy having dinner there with my friends, sometimes they have band playing music or piano. the foods are really good too. i had the best sandwich i never...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A solid 3 for me. I have been wanting to try LAG for a long time now. Someone mentioned it to me when it was Bandera. It's the same corporate owners but with the Los Altos Grill name and same famous...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The service was weak. The host at the door was courteous, we felt welcomed. But the waiter was hard to find all throughout the meal. In fact, the table across from ours, the gentleman there started...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic. This is one of my favorite restaurants in the south bay. The corn bread is awesome, the chicken/steak/lamb dishes are prepared just right. The only downside is how busy it gets, but what...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 is what I am giving it.if you're coming to Los Altos Grill for dinner on a Friday or Saturday night, making a reservations is highly recommend. I had one for 8:30 and still waited for about 20...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, it's Houstons. With a different name. And a band.They still have the sierra nevada in chilled glasses, they still have the good fries, they still have most of the good stuff you're used to....
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Didn't think I'd like it, but I did. Good bar vibe, lots of chatter and very friendly crowd. I met plenty of new people. This is a place for prime rib lovers, not so sure about the other dishes, but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Without a doubt my favorite place for chicken is the Los Altos Grill (formerly Bandera's) off of San Antonio Rd @ 3rd Street in Los Altos. They offer up rotisserie chickens that melt in your mouth- in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing but highlights for this place...Well made cocktails...healthy poursWonderful food...Ribs just fell right off the bone, Fillet was amazingNo corkage fee for wine...Yes that's right...BYO and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had the best prime rib sandwich ever, paired with a delicious Asian style peanut spinach salad. Everyone else also seemed to enjoy their meals-- my husband said the steak was amazing.But Los Altos...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Medium Rare Steak = A No Cork fee so bring you own bottle of wine.Nice bar in the center.Nice candle lit tables.
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Applebee's for the upper middle class - it's part of the Hillstone chain. *Low quality food: chopped salad was pre-fab, salmon special for the evening at $25 a rip-off (6 oz. low quality fish with a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
been here twice and the food has always been great! on my last visit, i had a reservation, and was seated right away. good service overall. lastly, no corkage fee for bringing your own wine is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like Los Altos Grill a lot, but have the following comments.Best to stick with the most popular plates - specifically ribs and especially the prime rib. People seem disappointed with the other...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sadly, I was not impressed with Los Altos Grill. I'd been years ago when it was still named Bandera and had a really good experience but this visit was a bit disappointing. Someone referred to it as...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All of my original review still applies but now they have an additional feature which makes me love them more: wines to go! They sell any bottle on their wine menu to go for 30% off the dine-in price....
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mr Manager did hook us up! After a few calls back and forth to check if the restaurant would be having Ostrich, I left my number with Mr Alt, half heartedly expecting him to not call. A week passed,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the Red Snapper with popcorn shrimp and broccoli. For an appetizer I shared some corn bread which was out of this world. The Red Snapper wasn't my favorite and tasted a little fishy, however,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was awesome. I got the ribs and my lovely bride got the prime rib. Both were perfect -- best ribs I've had anywhere, and I grew up in the south. Strong wine list as well. Huge wait so...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two words: PRIME RIB! I always get the prime rib here and am never disappointed. Huge cut of meat, always seasoned and cooked perfectly, you can't go wrong if you love prime rib. The ribs are really...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i usually order one thing when i come here and it's the prime rib french dip, although i've noticed the portions getting smaller over the years. the last several times i ventured out of my comfort...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How can a vegan give a bar/grill 5 stars? They don't charge a corkage fee, that's how.The ambiance is lively yet allows for intimate conversation. The service is very good. The drinks are delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really amazing. The staff are always friendly, eager to advise on menu items. The menu itself is simple and short but everything I've tried was excellent. My personal favorites are;...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
L A G, is the place to be! Definitely not cheap, but the service and food were "Just What the Doctor Ordered"... Came here the other night, just before it got unbearably hot. It was about 7pm-ish and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good bar area for the pre-dinner drinks, albeit a touch expensive for a cocktail. At least you make up for that at dinner when there's no corkage fee on whatever you bring. The place is crowded and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Located in the heart of what you can call downtown los altos this place is always packed. Every weeknight it is busy so that is kind of a downer. Last time I went I had to wait 30 min with my family...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, let me preface this by saying I grew up in Texas. I know my barbecue...and I'm picky as hell about it. In fact, I'm seriously considering being a BBQ cookoff judge (I'll pause for your...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place has a nice atmosphere, but seems like a locals hang out. It's kinda in the middle of nowhere.It looks like it'd be a fancy place considering the employee attire and mood lighting however,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place always delivers. No corkage cornbread clams prime rib sangwich oreo cookie ice cream sandwich = heaven! drool.
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has quite the happening bar scene. If you're looking for someplace to pick up your next sugar daddy, look no further.It's incredibly dark in here. I could barely see the menu and the path...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
apparently this is the place to be in downtown los altos. i can't believe how many people were here on a wed night, and everyone is so dressed up! i came here for dinenr w/ seong tonight, and we...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came for dinner on a Sunday night and was surprised to see the place fill up so fast. I think it might have been full by around 5:30 PM! My dish for the evening was the "Bandera style roasted...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Does it mean i'm verging on yuppie if i admit to liking this place? I want to tell you its for all the right reasons.. but why apologize? This place has a great, if pricey, wine list, a fabulous...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love Love Love the Grilled Artichoke! Love it!Stopped in here after my high-glam fashion show (can you believe I've been asked to be in another ... stay tuned for that "invite" on future review) last...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OMG, someone dropped Houston's in the rich burbs!Same exact look feel, probably even wine list as Houston's in the city. Not much to complain about except the popularity and the prices really. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I came here to eat after the Yelp elite event last night, and had a fab time!First it didn't start out so fab, since our wait was going to be at least 35 minutes. But things started...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had a girl's night out dinner here before heading over to the Busbarn Theatre. The service was decent. Known for their rotissere chicken, the food was ok. I think the choices were a little limited....
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If someone asked me right now, you can go anywhere for dinner tonight, where would you like to go? I would say Los Altos Grill in one millisecond. I heart this place.I always feel so happy when I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on a Sunday night around 8:15pm after most of the crowd has left. Given the place is nearly empty, we were surprised that we were shown to a tiny table. E requested that we be seated at a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE 3/12: Tonite my team went to dinner here. After last week's experience, the GM reached out to me via Yelp & invited me to call him. When I did, he invited us back to give them another chance.Me...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We ordered a burger & the chicken salad -- both were totally smothered! Service was just ok, not great.
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went here for an early dinner last night because we heard how crowded it gets. It definitely gets crowded but for good reason. The food and service here were outstanding. I had the Prime Rib and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
the food is great, especially the grilled artichokes but the service is the worst I have ever experienced. And when we asked for the manager she was arrogant and worse than the bartender we had the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I live in San Francisco, and I've only been to Los Altos twice before. That's my excuse. Why my navigation system couldn't find the restaurant on the first try is beyond me. It got me close, but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ah...if I could only count all the good memories and food I have had at Los Altos Grill. This is a charming neighborhood restaurant where it's very common to see the same group of people on a nightly...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is solid. It has a menu that allows you to spend 40 dollars on a steak, or 17 bucks on an upscale burger. i took the girlfriend here on Valentine's day and it was really. This place used...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.4.08 UpdateI had the same experience as Mara regarding superb follow-up and customer service after I left (see original review below) because they couldn't accommodate my reservation in a timely...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
While my perception of Los Altos Grill might change when I eventually visit and sample their offerings, one star is considered very fitting for their reservation policy. Here is the summary of their...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ok Los Altos Grill, you asked for it.You know what you did, and you know why you did it. You are pretentious and I can't quite figure out why given that you are what I call a "well dressed version of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Prime Rib French Dip and the Grilled Artichoke here but they are so expensive! I have eaten here several times and yes, the food is good but overall, not my choice of places to enjoy a meal...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Los Altos Grill has managed to please and successfully finds balance between an ambient environment coupled with tasty food. Although their menu isn't enamored with mile-long choices, they play it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ehhh, relatively speaking I guess with the lack of actually good rests in the PA area, this place is good. However, I was actually somewhat dissapointed with the food here. Chicken I got was not bad...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place for dinner! The cornbread is the best I have ever had in a restaurant. I always order the Chicken Sandwich and they always honor my order perfect (back from the Bandera days)....
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place to be seen in Los Altos I guess. That alone would make me skip over this restaurant, but I keep coming back for more. For me its all about the food anyways. Never tried their...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've had a great meal at this restaurant in the 10 or more times I've been there. I willingly drive from Danville, so that should tell you something. This place used to be called Bandera. I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
(I'd give it 4.5 stars if I could.)Great food. Sister restaurant to Rutherford Grill in the Napa area. On Mondays they have an incredible spinach artichoke dip, knife and fork ribs are a must but my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars. This is where my mom and I come when I visit her while dad's out of town:we can sit at the bar and scarf down some seriously delicious burgers over a few cocktails and finish up with their...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE 3/13Ok I came here last night for a team dinner after last week we had a problem with them losing our reservation and not being able to seat our large party. We had to leave and take our...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Anyone who knows me knows that this is my favorite spot for dinner and drinks, especially with guests from out of town. The 5 stars is because I'll readily drive from wherever I am in the Bay Area to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
SHORT & SWEET: never a bad meal in 2 dozen visits; slammed at dinner (they don't do lunch); if you know Houston's you'll feel at home (part of the same chain, different name?); THE BEST COSMO this...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Los Altos Grill since it first opened as Bandera. Used to be a lot more fun before it became so corporate. Food is OK, really nothing spectacular. The biggest downside to the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If some one were to order a steak butterflied, medium to medium well what would that mean to you? In every other steak house I've ever been to it means "cut it through the middle, lay it open (kinda...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So, to concur with Renae H response, I am the friend she was with and I was astounded with the disrespect from the bar staff and their cavalier responses. I eat at 5 star restaurants and even the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When you feel the need for meat.... Consistent food. my favorite place are the ribs they just fall off the bone. Have not had much of the other dishes on the menu since I just love the ribs. I have...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
People, people ~ please let's put this into perspective and not lose our minds. Superb food? As a local eatery, Bandara/Los Altos Grill (stupid name change!) is worthy of no more that 4 stars for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If u have visitors from other worlds or countries that want to eat the best in the Hearland of America dining this is the place to go.Everything from food to service is 5 stars.Some people may not...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing - great food and no corkage fee! Whenever we are down that way we try to stop by for dinner. The cornbread is great, as are their artichokes. The french dip is always a winner...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I try to eat here at least once a month. I've had almost everything on the Menu and have never been disappointed. The drinks are a little pricey, but very good. When the restaurant was under old...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
consistant food. A little pricey for drinks but the ribs and cornbread are great. The way the restaurant is set up makes you feel like you and your table are alone. Great little place in Los Altos....
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here to celebrate my hubby's birthday. We came here before when it was Bandera, seems like the same menu. We started off with the skillet cornbread, I don't usually like cornbread, but this was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LA Grill is one of the most consistently yummy places to dine. One of my favorite things to get lately are the steamed clams - rivals any seafood restaurants - the garlicky wine broth served with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a wonderfully consistent restaurant. Whatever I've tried from the menu has been excellent, from the cornbread to the french dip sandwich, hamburger, the house salad is fantastic with homemade...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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Food is good here. Love the chicken and the salads. Great wine list! Waiters/Waitress are wonderful. Hostess' not so much. Not a good place for kids though.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Used to be (and frequently still referred to as) Bandera. Good American style food. Delicious spit roasted chicken, glorious succulent pork back ribs, hacked chicken salad is to die for, and you are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My grandmother raved about this place so we went. Very simple, good food. Kind of an everything type menu even though it wasn't very extensive. Grilled fish, meat and nice rotisserie chicken. Wine...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE IT! Great to take people to... great bar and while the wait sometimes is awhile, the bar keeps you occupied and everyone is VERY friendly! The service is almost always perfect, and food is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I was NOT going to write a review especially since there were 80 who already stepped to the plate but was only investigating how on Earth this place had a four star rating on average. When I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always have a good meal and a good time here.The same set of tasty appetizers and entrees always attracts my attention. For entrees, I love the grilled artichoke and enjoy both the corn bread and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have mixed feelings about this place. I ordered fish that was way too buttery and not very fresh judging by its chewiness in my mouth. But my husband ordered prime rib that he completely devoured...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Banderas (I refused the name change) is the most lively place in LA...which doesn't amount to much, but not bad if you're a cougar looking for some meat. I promise you will find all the meat you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How much can I say I LOVE the French Dip sandwich and the corn bread. The prices are a bit high and the wait time can be frustrating on weekends, so I don't go to the grill that often. But when I have...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going here since 2001. It's one of my favorite places in the world. There's a variety of foods from delicious steaks, grilled chicken & fish, burgers (tuna burger is my favorite),...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To get a table at Los Altos Grill, a reservation is definitely recommended unless you want to wait 30 minutes or longer. The outside of the building looked like a ranch and when you walk in, there is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know if this place and gone downhill in the last few years or my tastes have changed or we got there on a bad night. I used to love the ribs here but I moved out of town for a while and had...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Los Altos Grill is my favorite American restaurant on the peninsula that I've found so far. It's definitely a meat-and-potatoes kind of place; so although their grilled fish selections will probably...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Los Altos looks very upscale, but I thought the price was very reasonable. Most of the items $15-22. Anyway, I ordered the center-cut filet. The steak was flavored a little too much, and the broccoli...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to this place for years, when it was still Bandera. The name has changed, but the Los Altos Grill menu pretty much remains the same. It provides good comfort food; although the lines...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In a different boom cycle, this used to be a Bandera (like in Scottsdale AZ)This has nothing to do with food but I am back to loving cash cuz cycles cycle and cash will always be needed (vs leverage)....
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The original post is here http://www.guiyanggal.com/2007/07/20/los-altos-grill_excellent_bbq_beef_rib/en/Whenever thinking about meeting friends for dinner, places like Palo Alto, Santana Row,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Bandera" - the only ALMOST cool place in Los Altos (zzzzz - yea yea yea. I can say that, I LIVE THERE). That being said, I go a lot. Very good food, good booze, good wine list. They do take a short...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm only giving it 4 stars based on what I usually order here. Although I've tried other items such as their rotisserie chicken, ribs, filet mignon and various fresh fish of the day. Nowadays I rarely...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Killer ribs, crotch-numbingly-delicious corn bread. 'Nuff said.
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The prime rib sandwich is a must!! it just melts in your mouth and tastes even better the next day! I tried the recommended Lamb off the grill, which was decent, but the prime rib sandwich is what...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
NOT what it used to be. When it opened, the martinis were large, the rotisserie chicken dinner had 2 legs per dish, so more like 1/2 a chicken with an additional leg, and was huge, yummy, with mashed...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly speaking, the food was okay. It is reasonably priced for a good volume. Everyone likes their "No Corkage Fee" policy. The ambiance is very good. Dark, loud, lots of local people. I went there...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food but highly priced. It's a perfect fit for the rich Los Altos crowd. The service is great, the food is AMAZING, and the atmosphere is calming. Great place to go with family or just the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a grill, this place emphasizes having an excellent roasted chicken and lamb. They even have a special oven thing to roast it on, and explains the process in their menu. Seeing as it is Father's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had dinner here last night and wanted to compare this restaurant with our experience at Birk's last week. We brought our son who had a great time but was so restless during dinner! Our waitress...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a bit picky about restaurants. I've worked in a few - cooked and waited. I've also eaten at many of the best restaurants in NY and SF. Main yardstick is value. Higher prices mean higher quality....
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is okay; not bad. Not wonderful ...As Los Altans we were anxious to try our "grill" (used to be Bandera). It is still Bandera-like. Not an extensive menu, a bit noisy inside,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't too impressed with this place. The people I was with raved about it. In fact, one said that it was the best French Dip around.So, I had to try the French Dip.The meat was a bit flavorless and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Toto, we're not in Los Altos anymore. That is what comes to mind as soon as you step in to Los Altos Grill, formerly Banderas. From open to close, it is packed in with a lively and mature crowd....
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The vibe here is kind of like Houston's, the chain with locations in SF and elsewhere. We started with the Yelp-raved-about cornbread in a skillet. It was leaden and a little flavorless. We took home...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very good, ribs are the best. Also try the key lime pie for dessert. Good wine list and nice atmosphere.
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has great chocolate martinis. But for those of you who think they taste just like chocolate milk, it'll hit you once you get to 12...It's part of the Houston's chain so same menu as...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ate ostrich here last night and it was awesome. I don't know about the other food, but that ostrich was a fine piece of meat.Also come for the no corkage fee, although they do have a really...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
ATMOSPHERE: Rich. But not in a huge, bug-eyed sunglasses, Fendi bag sort of way. It was more old money - business casual, dinner with family, half a dozen wine glasses littering the table. A gentleman...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going here since it was called Bandera's, and their chicken and cornbread are STILL to die for. They really know what they're good at, and usually stick with it.This is THE place to bring...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Although always incredibly busy, the Los Altos Grill has a fun atmosphere and the food is good. My father always complains that the dishes tend to be sweet (which they do) but they are very nice...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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The food here is just okay and the price doesn't warrant it. Perhaps it was just the night that we were there, but there were tipsy businessmen at the bar who got a little too chatty with our table. That's not...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE the ahi at this place. Sophisticated, yet laid back crowd and an inviting environmment make this place a very good classy eatery serving up classic American dishes with only but a hint of slight...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Houstons in the City is one of my favorite places so I knew I had to give this place a try. We went on a Friday night around 6:30ish and luckily there was no wait! The place reminds me of a smaller,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with a couple friends on Sat. night. They had all been here before, and really liked their food.On the upside, they didn't lose our reservation. (Several reviews mentioned that this place...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's just a fun place to go and have drinks and dinner. It's kind of loud and busy, but the boothy dark atmosphere makes it a little more private, and it's surprisingly easy to have a good...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really nice place, I like it!Los Altos Grill is a good hangout for friends to come together, have some good wine, get some good grub, and just catch up while chilling out in style.My friend and I were...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming to Los Altos Grill since it was Banderas. Get there early, or make a reservation (I hear they have reservations now!) As for the food. Oh how I wish the Macho Salad was back on the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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All thanks to our horrible Server I will not return to this restaurant (and I used to love this place). Our Server barely spoke to us when she arrived at the table. She spoke just enough to get our drink order...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you want to find out where everyone in los altos is on a friday night go here. How can a town be so dead outside and yet so lively inside los altos grill? Perhaps because there is not a single...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My family went here for my sister's birthday. They told me ahead of time that it was essentially a Houston's, so I had already made up my mind that I would get my usual, the French dip.The artichoke...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here a couple of times, but each time I'm always surprised by how expensive the food. The quality is decent, but it's not fantastic. I had some okay chicken for my meal, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going here since it was called Bandera. And I heart it still.Meal: Artichokes or hallapenyo corn bread, tall glass of Iced Tea, grilled chicken (you watch it rotisserie itself to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place has some of the best ribs. These are the most tender ribs and they taste great. I've been here many times now, but its the only thing I ever order, The mashed potatoes have a good mix of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Food mediocre, service poor, it is very loud. I won't eat here again. We had a reservation but still had to wait 30 minutes. The chicken was nothing special, Caesar salad was average, the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love this place!!! really, it's the only restaurant worth going to in los altos. they do take reservations, and i recommend them, as it is really busy. yummy stuff: sea breeze made with fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my fav. bbq places in the bay area. Even my friends from Texas love this place. The best dishes are the ribs and prime rib - those will surely not let you down. Usually the corn bread...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I went to the Los Altos Grill for the first time on Sat. night with some friends, and we were really impressed with the place. It was absolutely packed, from the bar, to the dining...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you call it Los Altos Grill, you're new to town. It's Bandera. It has a simple menu of great options. The tuna burger is great, thanks Mariah for the recommendation! The chicken and prime rib...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. The best best lemon drops ever. I would recommend this pace over and over again. Try:AppetizersSmoked SalmonCorn BreadGrilled Artichoke Dinner: Salmon Chicken Drinks: Lemon Drop...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really Really liked the place! It was my first time here and didn't have any expectations, but the moment I entered the door I knew it would be a great experience. Since the wait was almost an hour...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming to this restaurant (as many other reviewers have) since it was Banderas. Even with the name change, they have not lost their touch. I believe this used to be or might still be part...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I reviewed this place once, gave it 4 stars. Then I read the review by Amocha D and had to edit my review to tell all of you nice kids how snobby her review sounds.she says: "I eat at 5 star...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Is it Los Altos Bar & Grill? Or Los Altos Grill? Well still in my heart, it'll always be Banderas!!! Never understood why they change the name.Any how, the food is still great and I'm happy with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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The beef ribs had hardly any meat on them. The vegetable platter was below average. The corn was charred but not cooked enough. The food doesn't live up to the high prices. Don't waste your money on this...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Formerly Bandera Restaurant, Los Altos Grill is a Peninsula favorite and one of the best spots for American cuisine in all of the SF Bay Area. My list of favorites is extensive, but I definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We've been eating at Los Altos grill for several years now when it used to be called Bandera. This is my wife's favorite restaurant. Even my daughter loves the kids meal chicken with chips and the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2006
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Los Altos has a sleepy downtown when it comes to night life, with one exception--the Los Altos Grill. I've eaten at the Grill no fewer than a half dozen times and the place is always packed. The crowd isn't...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place appears to be the most happening spot in an otherwise desolate downtown Los Altos. The rotisserie broiled leg of lamb I had was quite excellent! My so had the seared ahi which also turned...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This beautiful and lively restaurant is located just off the notoriously dead downtown of Los Altos. It's full every night. If you're lucky you can find vacant bar seats and have a drink while you...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2006
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I love the U shaped bar and the dim lighting. The Prime Rib is huge and delicious! The salads are yum yum as well. It's a very hip place that seems often crowded and a little loud, but I personally think the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finding this place was hard, even with GPS on a wet rainy day. The streets nearby weren't super well lighted. The reason why I discovered this place was because it was in the same chain as Rutherford...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i don't think the food deserves the long wait and the prices. the little bottles of soda are ridiculous, no refills?the chicken is pretty good as are the fish and ribs but i have had just as good...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Upon arrival, I thought, I was in for another restaurant where the food could not get any more corporate...you know big plates, big food and little flavor. Luckily I was pleasantly surprised. Los...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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I had been to this place a couple of times two years ago and experienced questionable service. My wife and I recently dropped in again to find that if anything, it's gotten worse. I rarely have a problem with...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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The food is good and simple. The interior is pleasing and the full bar is usually jumping with interesting dropping by after work.Their rotisserie chicken is really wonderful and the rest of the m...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was just thinking about my cravings for comfort food and thought to myself why I don't eat here more often. I don't live that far away but I guess because I'm always looking for new place on the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you've read some of the other reviews, this used to be called Bandera and servers somewhat standard American cuisine. When you walk in to the place you'll notice lots of earthy, wood, and dark...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is a treat, but be prepared to stand around among the be-Docker'ed bar crowd for an hour waiting for a table.Los Altos Grill (formerly Bandera) teems with a local after-work crowd every...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, I've been trying to replicate the cheese dip at home for months. I need to go back and have it again just to see how close I'm getting; if anyone else has figured this culinary mystery out, for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a cool place! I finally decided to eat here tonight. I had the rotisserie chicken with lime and parsley rice. From other reviews that I had read, that seemed to be the most popular. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2006
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Los Altos Grill is superb! The ribs and chicken are slow roasted all day long. The mashed potatoes are sinful and the coleslaw with peanuts is delicious. I suggest the queso dip before the meal and a nice...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The crowds are insane here on the weekends. Be prepared to wait at least 30 mins to get seated, but I think if you can wait, do, it's well produced food, in a highly dynamic environment, you get to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2006
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Open wood fired grill and rotisserie fare very tasty. BBQ ribs are great and the cole slaw is unusual and delicious. Wait staff very friendly and attentive. The grilled artichokes rock!
citysearch.com - user review - 04/24/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Shatangi has a problem with high priced comfort food. Nothing made there that I couldn't easily make myself and nothing really stood out as unique but a great family atmosphere and a great place to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have two words for you.NO CORKAGE.So bring your favorite bottle of wine and enjoy! That being said, the wait is ridiculas... but if you can manage to amuse yourself with a good martini in the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A decent place if you're looking to spend some money on dinner. I'd highly recommend the appetizers; my favorites being the grilled artichoke and the delicious cornbread. You MUST have the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love LAG and at one point was eating here almost once a week with my boyfriend. Blackened rib eye, ahi tuna or chopped chicken salad, rotisserie chicken and fresh fish are excellent choices here,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked this place. The food was very good (gotta try the corn-bread), the service was very good, and I like the 'open kitchen concept'. Furthermore, am I the only one that finds humour in Manli...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Los Altos Grill, which used to be a Banderas and is owned by Houston's, is a meat-centric, upscale restaurant in downtown Los Altos. There is always a wait for dinner and it is difficult to find a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Always packed whenever we go, but the food I think is often worth the wait. ...usually 30 to 40 minute wait. A bit dark on the inside, but very happening. Decent drinks at the bar. Lots of yuppies....
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2006
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This has been a steady spot for my girlfriend and I to come to. The food is really good, with plenty of rotisserie and grill options that are quite tasty (the chicken was great, but the lamb was just OK). If...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good bar.Get the blonde bartender-ess to make you a Cadallic Margarita !Yummy.Best night to go is thrusday night .No reservations :( .... and wait is 45 minutes on weekends.!!...come 'on ,..it's the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Formerly known as Bandera, the warm and woodsy Los Altos Grill is still busting at the seams and always appears to have a minimum wait of 40 minutes. And that's cool if you're in good company and can...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2005
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The Los Altos Grill (formerly Bandera) was a long-time favorite, but on a recent visit I was disheartened by the unfortunate turn the menu has taken. I wholeheartedly agree with the previous review that the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2005
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Locally owned, this is a fine establishment (formerly called Bandera) that caters to a trendy set, as well as locals just out for a night of fun. A large posh space with a centrally-positioned bar, it...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/15/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I will admit their burgers and corn bread is excellent but it is pricey and very loud at times. They do have excellent service though, but strangely enough they won't give you the bottle of ketchup,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very good food and excellent service but you have to like a lot of noise.
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2005
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This has traditionally been one of the better haunts in the area. You can still count on it to be a fun upbeat atmosphere with lots of people watching. Unfortuntaly a recent ownership change has left the menu...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/23/2005
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I am still thinking about the stacked beef ribs I had. The portion of ribs was generous and perfectly marinated and cooked. The sides were also well-thought out, the coleslaw was one of a kind - and I don't...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/31/2004
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Renamed from Bandera's to the Los Altos Grill....fantastic atmosphere, service, and American grill/bbq food. They specialize in roasted chicken--cooked outside on a slow moving spit--lamb and seafood....
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2004
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This was my first time here and I had a wonderful time. The service was great and the food was very good... I would come here again...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/04/2003
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This is the second time I have been totally diappointed by this place. The first time, I was with a group of people ... some of us ordered appetizers and some meals ... and was told we had to leave the table...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2002
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This is a busy, fun atmosphere. The food is outstanding. The service is good.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2002
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meatloaf cannot be beat...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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the southwest meets the south bay...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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american cuisine, welcoming ambiance, in los altos. apple-cured pork tenderloin sliced into plump rounds in a spiced apple butter sauce that was nothing short of country-style heaven ($17)...
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