Porta Blu

Name: Porta Blu
Address: 200 Independence Drive, Menlo Park, CA, United States, 94025
Telephone: (650) 304-3800
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.1

4.1

131 Reviews

$31 to $50

European

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2 people

26 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Great for outdoor dining
Romantic
Good for business meals

Porta Blu is open with a full menu for indoor and outdoor dining and take-out, offering southern coastal European cuisine while drawing inspiration from California produce. Porta Blu's bar features innovative seasonal cocktails and a well-curated local beer and wine program. Enjoy the ingredients focused menu from the outdoor dining patio or in the vibrant atmosphere of the backyard garden and activity lawn.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
European, Italian, Californian
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 06:30–11:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–14:00 Bar Daily 15:00–23:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–22:00
Phone number
(650) 304-3800
Website
http://www.portablurestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
PLAY THE PERFECT HOST Planning special events in Menlo Park, CA should call upon the best and brightest. Our team has unparalleled hospitality experience and a flair for the creative and help you host the event of the year. Discover the intimate Silicon Valley event space at Porta Blu, and be inspired by our sense of the possible.

Location
200 Independence Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Area
Menlo Park
Parking details
In addition to hotel parking, garage self-parking (at a fee) and street parking (no charge) are also available.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Christmas Brunch
US$60.00 per person
25 Dec 2024 only
-Plated prix fixe menu -Does not require full table participation -Vegetarian options available Menu (11am-2pm, 4pm-10pm): Chicory Walnut Salad -Oregano herb pesto / candy pears Local Raw Oysters (Vegetarian option: Cornbread muffins) -Cucumber mignonette Green bean Casserole Jalapeno Mac N Cheese Saba Balsamic Brussels Sprouts Slow Cooked Farro in Mushroom Jus Prime Rib (Vegetarian option: Sweet potato pommes de boulangère)

The Continental BreakfastUS$19.00
Signature coffee or tea selection, juice of your choice, Fresh fruit, organic yogurt, and a choice of signature pastry
“NIA” PlateUS$21.00
2 eggs any style, fried fingerling potatoes, 2 slices of toast, choice of: bacon, chicken apple sausage or pork sausage
Breakfast SandoUS$19.00
Croissant, egg, smoked Fiscalini cheddar, bacon, arugula salad
Avocado Summer ToastUS$18.00
Smashed avocado, strawberries, goat cheese, pine nuts, micro basil
Eggs BenedictUS$25.00
Prosciutto cotto or avocado, poached egg, preserved lemon hollandaise & sliced fruit
Classic Two Egg OmeletUS$24.00
Choice of toast, breakfast potatoes, sliced fruit; choice of: ham & cheese, garden or build your own
Belgian WaffleUS$19.00
Grand-marnier soaked blueberry compote, chantilly cream
Whole OatsUS$15.00
Dried strawberries, brown sugar, toasted almond slivers
Bagel & Cold Smoked SalmonUS$20.00
Cream cheese, shaved red onion, sliced tomato, capers, green onion
Yogurt BowlUS$16.00
Greek yogurt, saffron honey, pistachios, toasted coconut, kiwi, banana, strawberry

Breakfast Pastries

Pistachio Cinnamon RollUS$7.00
Nia Coffee CakeUS$6.00
Toasted English MuffinUS$7.00
Served with jam and butter
Toasted Bagel with Cream CheeseUS$7.00
Toasted California SourdoughUS$7.00
Strawberry SconeUS$6.00
Blueberry Vanilla Muffin ( GF )US$6.00
Morning BunUS$3.00
Orange-vanilla sugar

Breakfast Sides

Whole Fruit SelectionUS$2.00
Fresh Fruit bowlUS$8.00
Organic Yogurt CupUS$6.00
CerealUS$8.00
Banana or strawberry
Smoked BaconUS$8.00
Two EggsUS$7.00
Breakfast PotatoesUS$6.00
Chicken Apple or Pork SausageUS$9.00

Hot Beverages

Non-dairy milk optionsUS$1.00
Almond, Oat, Soy, Coconut
Syrup FlavorsUS$1.00
Cup of Buena Vista DripUS$5.00
EspressoUS$5.00
Additional Espresso shotUS$2.00
AmericanoUS$5.00
Café LatteUS$5.00
CappuccinoUS$5.00
MochaUS$5.00
Hot ChocolateUS$5.00
Chai LatteUS$5.00
MacchiatoUS$5.00
Matcha LatteUS$5.00
Hot TeaUS$6.00
English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Jasmine, Chai, Mint, Chamomile

Chilled Beverages

Fresh Squeezed OJUS$10.00
"NIAmosa"US$14.00
Non-dairy milk optionsUS$1.00
Almond, Oat, Soy, Coconut
Iced Buena Vista BlendUS$5.00
Iced LatteUS$5.00
Additional Espresso shotUS$2.00
Syrup flavorsUS$1.00
Nitro Cold BrewUS$5.00
Iced Chai LatteUS$5.00
Iced MochaUS$5.00
Iced TeaUS$5.00
Still WaterUS$5.00
Sparkling WaterUS$10.00
750 mL
Bottled JuicesUS$8.00

What 131 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4Food
4.1Service
4.5Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

131 Reviews

L
Luis
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is excellent. One of the best I've ever tried. The chef personally went to our table to explain to us how he prepared our diner. Excellent service.
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david
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 September 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They did not have my open table resi or said they did not. Tried to seat us in the bar with my 90 yo parents for dinner. Something was off!
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Dennis
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dined here several times over the last few years. Always enjoyable. Great food and great service. Never too crowded. Menu changes are great
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Greater Boston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 21 July 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Not a fan. Food mediocre. Blaring music from pool competing with music from restaurant.
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RF67
VIP
San Francisco
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on 16 June 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
This was a nice option to celebrate Father’s Day; the restaurant wasn’t busy at all when we arrived and we almost had the patio all to ourselves. The food was very good and was ready quickly. The service was a bit shaky at first; our table wasn’t ready upon our arrival which was strange as we had a reservation and the restaurant was almost empty; it was as if they weren’t expecting us. But once we were seated and after a bit of a spill of my latte at the table, the service got better and we were delighted by a surprise visit by the executive chef who came to see how we were enjoying the meal. That was a very nice touch. Overall good food and a pretty atmosphere.
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Anna
VIP
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 5 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very relaxing place ; restaurant has beautiful outdoor area
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OpenTable Diner
Yosemite
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 11 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Birthday dinner. We had a leisurely meal and were never once rushed. Our first cocktails took awhile to be delivered but after that, everything was just as we could have wanted.
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NathalieS
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 January 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a pleasure to eat at Porta Blu. and the food was delicious. Our server, Oliver, had such great advice and service. It's quiet and comfortable. Highly recommended.
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AllysaR
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 1 January 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Empty restaurant, more than 4 waiters, and zero service. We got up from the table and went to the bartender to: 1) order drinks 2) pick up the drinks 3) place a food order. The bartender told us our waiter would be there to take our order- we never met him. No check-ins on how the food was, just... no service. Meanwhile, the waiters all stood staring at the TV's, there were someone's slippers under the bar, my date's order was wrong, etc... it was all bad. The hotel rooms and grounds are beautiful but this restaurant's staff needs a huge refresh on customer service.
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Anthony
San Francisco
32 reviews
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent. Service was sporadic & server kept forgetting items.
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FAQs

Porta Blu offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 304-3800.

Porta Blu is rated 4.1 stars by 131 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

26 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

200 Independence Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Additional information

Area
Menlo Park
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 06:30–11:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–14:00 Bar Daily 15:00–23:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–22:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
European, Italian, Californian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
In addition to hotel parking, garage self-parking (at a fee) and street parking (no charge) are also available.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.portablurestaurant.com/
Phone number
(650) 304-3800
Private party facilities
PLAY THE PERFECT HOST Planning special events in Menlo Park, CA should call upon the best and brightest. Our team has unparalleled hospitality experience and a flair for the creative and help you host the event of the year. Discover the intimate Silicon Valley event space at Porta Blu, and be inspired by our sense of the possible.

Porta Blu

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Christmas Brunch

Mains

The Continental BreakfastUS$19.00

“NIA” PlateUS$21.00

Breakfast SandoUS$19.00

Avocado Summer ToastUS$18.00

Eggs BenedictUS$25.00

Classic Two Egg OmeletUS$24.00

Belgian WaffleUS$19.00

Whole OatsUS$15.00

Bagel & Cold Smoked SalmonUS$20.00

Yogurt BowlUS$16.00

Breakfast Pastries

Pistachio Cinnamon RollUS$7.00

Nia Coffee CakeUS$6.00

Toasted English MuffinUS$7.00

Toasted Bagel with Cream CheeseUS$7.00

Toasted California SourdoughUS$7.00

Strawberry SconeUS$6.00

Blueberry Vanilla Muffin ( GF )US$6.00

Morning BunUS$3.00

Breakfast Sides

Whole Fruit SelectionUS$2.00

Fresh Fruit bowlUS$8.00

Organic Yogurt CupUS$6.00

CerealUS$8.00

Smoked BaconUS$8.00

Two EggsUS$7.00

Breakfast PotatoesUS$6.00

Chicken Apple or Pork SausageUS$9.00

Hot Beverages

Non-dairy milk optionsUS$1.00

Syrup FlavorsUS$1.00

Cup of Buena Vista DripUS$5.00

EspressoUS$5.00

Additional Espresso shotUS$2.00

AmericanoUS$5.00

Café LatteUS$5.00

CappuccinoUS$5.00

MochaUS$5.00

Hot ChocolateUS$5.00

Chai LatteUS$5.00

MacchiatoUS$5.00

Matcha LatteUS$5.00

Hot TeaUS$6.00

Chilled Beverages

Fresh Squeezed OJUS$10.00

"NIAmosa"US$14.00

Non-dairy milk optionsUS$1.00

Iced Buena Vista BlendUS$5.00

Iced LatteUS$5.00

Additional Espresso shotUS$2.00

Syrup flavorsUS$1.00

Nitro Cold BrewUS$5.00

Iced Chai LatteUS$5.00

Iced MochaUS$5.00

Iced TeaUS$5.00

Still WaterUS$5.00

Sparkling WaterUS$10.00

Bottled JuicesUS$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Porta Blu offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Porta Blu restaurant rated?

Is Porta Blu currently accepting bookings?

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