Delightfully devoid of a crowd, partly quiet, and ...

Delightfully devoid of a crowd, partly quiet, and with charming service, the bar and dining area offered us a nice little departure from the hustle and bustle of the Thanksgiving holiday crowd and the generally unceasing congestion of Stanford Shopping Center and Commons just a few miles down the road! I was pleasantly surprised by the comfort and style of the seating booths where we enjoyed our evening in the always good company of our old friends. I ordered an Irish Coffee, and it was actually delicious! My request for no added sugar was capably granted, and the drink, with it's dollop of heavy whipped cream, balanced the coffee and liquor nicely, delivering a drink reminiscent of my experience in downtown San Francisco: it was delicious and nicely presented. We ordered a burger and fries and again I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the meat, the attention to right cooking (medium was in fact, medium) and the texture and taste of the chewy, yummy pretzle bun that accompanied the meat and simple condiments. The fries were simple but good! Our companions actually ate most of our fries so they ordered a second side order . We'd definitely come back here for a nice little departure from the usual of the most crowded Palo Alto locales; I can fathom now from our experience that the full dinner menu will be well-respected and well-served here at their hotel restaurant.