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Sundance The Steakhouse, Palo Alto, CA

Sundance The Steakhouse

4.8
4.8
5445 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 119 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
Since its opening in 1974, prime steaks and martinis have never gone out of style at this Palo Alto institution. The atmosphere is very clubby with fireplaces, dark wood, sports memorabilia and plush leather booths tucked into the many nooks throughout the dining room. Famous for their slow-roasted prime rib & hand-cut U.S.D.A Prime Steaks, they also offer fresh seafood, cold water lobster tail & succulent shellfish. The 20 oz. Bone-In Rib eye Steak is the Boss’ Favorite while the Double Cut Filet Mignon runs a close second. Sundance is respected for serving the best food money can buy coupled with value & simplicity – a welcome relief for serious food & steak aficionados. The menu is supported by an award-winning wine list that features over 400 selections focusing on highly allocated Napa Valley Cabernets. Exceptional ratings & numerous restaurant awards rank Sundance the Steakhouse as a true dining destination.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–14:00 Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 16:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–21:30
  • Phone number
    (650) 321-6798
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Alfredo Flores
  • Private party facilities
    Sundance The Steakhouse offers three distinct dining areas that can be reserved for semi private events. Please refer to our web site for additional information and booking policies.
  • Area
    Palo Alto
  • Cross Street
    Stanford Ave.
  • Parking details
    Additional parking is available on Stanford Avenue & across the street on the El Camino Real.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,445 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Steakhouse

  • Peninsula

    Great for fine wines

  • Peninsula

    Romantic

  • Peninsula

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sundance The Steakhouse is renowned for its "amazing steaks" and "impeccable service." Diners rave about the "fantastic prime rib" and cozy ambiance. Though some noted occasional service hiccups, the restaurant consistently delivers a "spectacular experience" with "delicious food" perfect for "special occasions." A true Bay Area gem!

5,445 Reviews
  1. Bonnie

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food as always. Thomas was a great server.

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  2. Tom

    San Francisco

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great as always. I recommend the wedge salad -- no one does it better than Sundance. The service was a little choppy -- I think that our waiter, however cordial, was stretched too thin.

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  3. Warren

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As I have come to expect, this is one of the most outstanding restaurants in the Bay Area. You can not go wrong dining there.

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  4. Tim

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good old school steakhouse. Good food and good service.

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  5. Sama

    Las Vegas

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our 2nd time dining at Sundance and so in love with this restaurant!! We were 9 guests last night celebrating an early Thanksgiving as my husband is scheduled for heart surgery and will be in the hospital during Thanksgiving! Everyone so enjoyed the food, service, and ambience. We will all be returning very soon!

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  6. Sarah

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Got my parent's a reservation to Sundance for my dad's birthday, prime rib is his favorite meal and sundance NEVER disappoints. They had an incredible time, said the steak was cooked perfectly and said the ambiance was wonderful. As chicago transplants we take our beef very seriously and are so grateful for this staple in celebrating our family's important occasions. Thanks again for a great experience.

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  7. Darren

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great local steakhouse. A real gem. Highly recommend it. I could spend hours just looking at the sports memorabilia.

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  8. Cristino

    San Francisco

    57 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good but the service was terrible. The waiter embarrassed me in front of my guests. His job is to serve and not make comments such as asking me to give part of my oysters to my guests who do not want them.

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  9. Amber

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They surprised us with a mud pie for our anniversary. Great food and service!

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  10. Vince

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good place . Food is good and the price is decent and not too expensive . Table is a little bit small and place may be a little bit noisy given are fully booked restaurants

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FAQs

Sundance The Steakhouse offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Sundance The Steakhouse also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 321-6798.

Sundance The Steakhouse is rated 4.8 stars by 5445 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 119 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sundance The Steakhouse

1921 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Stanford Ave.
  • Area
    Palo Alto
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–14:00 Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 16:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–21:30
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Additional parking is available on Stanford Avenue & across the street on the El Camino Real.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Alfredo Flores
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (650) 321-6798
  • Private party facilities
    Sundance The Steakhouse offers three distinct dining areas that can be reserved for semi private events. Please refer to our web site for additional information and booking policies.
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