Flea Street in Menlo Park

Food: 5/5Delicious and creative dishes, and they were presented very prettily. Their butter looked amazing as well.Service: 4/5They ran out of the menu for that day, but its not really their fault. The staff was very friendly and attentiveAmbiance/facility: 3/5The overall vibe and decor was decent. My mom pointed out the unique overhead light, and my dad liked the artwork on the walls.However, I was rather disappointed to find that there were no paper towels or any means to dry your hands in the bathroom. There was also a foul odor in the bar area right front of the bathroom (like somebody got sick and, you know, returned their dinner from their stomach.)

We have been coming to this restaurant since the late 90s. It has been consistently excellent and continues to be so. This latest time the service was very attentive, but a bit rushed. IMHO, they need to slow down and let people alone a bit, particularly on special occasions. Each water service is a small distraction, so I would recommend only refilling glasses when actually needed. But the food was excellent. Cocktails come with the complementary leftover in a small chilled bottle. 20% gratuity is included in bill, even if only 2 people are dining. Great place for special occasions as they keep bringing special off-menu items.

Food 9/10There is quality in each dish served. My only wish is the portion sizes would be bigger.Service 10/10The service went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and the complimentary food was amazing!Ambiance 9/10It’s very classy and quaint nothing to complain and very sophisticatedOverall a great place for a date or to impress. The food is excellent and caters more to fine dining with fresh farm to table experienceMore food stuff @vin.foodjournal

Such an amazing restaurant. Always fresh ingredients with amazing presentation. Always something unique on the menu. I love coming in and seeing what new creations chef has come up with.

Flea Street is a local jewel for Menlo Park and Atherton. Fresh ingredients put together with minimal pretense. It is honest cooking at its best in a cozy, homely, yet classy atmosphere.Everything here might taste a bit bland to the numbed taste buds. But when you start cleansing and resetting your palettes, you start to really appreciate the mix of ingredients that come through.The salad was honest, the avocado toast was hearty, the salmon tartar wholesome. The mushroom risotto was majestic yet down to earth, and the Pacific Catch of the month was perfectly balanced.Dont go to Flea Street for a fancy meal. Go here to genuinely enjoy the company of those across the table, have a great conversation and time, and savor the love that has put into the cooking.

Overpriced average food with decent services. The vegetarian tasting menu was simply a mixture from side dishes of other items on the menu. Smoked trout was too smoky to taste the flavor of the fish. The chocolate desserts were the flavor of Ms.Swiss Chocolate Mix. Presentation needs to be worked on to match the price point. Risotto was way too salty and too heavy to finish. Rest of dishes were bland and again, did not match the imagine it likes to portrait. It is a disappointment.

Outstanding food that tastes as wonderful as it looksWe had our first post-pandemic meal at Flea Street on Sunday. We have always liked the restaurant and if anything the food and menu have only gotten better. The menu is not expansive but still offers great variety with lots of excellent vegetarian options. Everything from the bread starter, appetizers, main courses and desserts tasted delicious with super fresh ingredients. Highly recommended!

This was hands down the best risotto I have ever had! I am so glad I chose this place. Great food, drinks amd atmosphere. The owner stopped by and introduced herself, she was lovely. I sat inside but there was wonderful putdoor seating with heat lamps and very cute, romantic even, tables for two. I did not het pictures of that but take my word that it was very nice!

Last time we had an incredible meal here. Tonight was amateur hour, so Im assuming the main chefs were not in. On top of that, the hostess was rude and insulting (I doubt she knew, just her natural behavior). Be aware, they charge 20% gratuity, plus another 2.5% (or so), and THEN ask for additional tip. If they could maintain the food quality, it would be a great restaurant, but if you go when the B team is cooking, youd be better off at Popeyes (seriously).--- prior ---They have restored my faith in local dining.It is clear that the chef(s) are talented and passionate about producing exceptional dining.We had a variety of dishes from snacks to dessert, and everything (including the house made bread) was a treasure.

Updated: Dined outside on the patio. Got the $40 Vegetarian Tasting menu, Basil Squash soup and Panna Cotta. Everything was stellar, you can really taste the freshness in the veggies. Very satisfying and well balanced.One of the best meals Ive had in the Bay Area this year! Love the Cal-Italian emphasis on fresh, sustainable ingredients. You can really taste the freshness. Definitely off the beaten path, not close to the 101, but well worth it.I got takeout and smelled the garlicky Wild Mushroom Risotto all the way home. Great taste and very filling.Also got the Black cod. The fish was cooked perfectly, soft and delicious.Plus the vegetables that came with the fish were very not overcooked and not the usual side veggies. Nice.Also got the pumpkin cheesecake, also fantastic.And the bread and scones were great as well as the sweet bread for the desert.Well rounded meal, every dish delicious. Highly recommend.