Nancy C.
12/22/2025
Wow--another amazing experience at Protégé! They truly know what they're doing, from the service to the food. We sat at the bar and received excellent service. We also had the pleasure of meeting...
Protégé
$$$$
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(535)
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250 S California Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Protégé is an upscale-casual, Michelin-starred restaurant featuring New American cuisine and a comprehensive wine & spirits program. The vision of Master Sommelier, Dennis Kelly and Chef Anthony Secviar, Protégé brings the attention to detail found in the finest restaurants to a casual setting in Palo Alto, California. Protégé offers two distinct dining experiences: the Lounge and the Dining Room. The Lounge offers an à la carte menu in a casual atmosphere—anchored by our 10-seat bar. The Dining Room features a 7-course tasting menu in a comfortable and intimate setting.
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4.5(535)
Larion L.
12/30/2025
We had dinner at Protégé. The service was great and the atmosphere was very nice. Unfortunately, the food was disappointing. It didn't taste good, and I couldn't eat most of the dishes....
Aaron M.
12/8/2025
It's got be hard to have a successful high end restaurant on Cal Ave given the demise of Baume and another place or two. Palo Alto is a wealthy town, but it's not huge, and there must be a...
Jenny L.
11/13/2025
I don't know why it took me so long to try this place when I used to live 2 blocks away, but I finally tried this restaurant and was blown away by the quality and presentation of the food. The egg...
Joyce L.
10/12/2025
Service alone was worthy of the Michelin star this elegant yet non-stuffy restaurant boasts (the amazingly accommodating staff even charged my dying cell phone battery while I ate dessert!), but...
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