British Bankers Club

Had a birthday dinner here and food was better than expected. 3.75 stars Food 4 Atmosphere 3.5 Service 2.5 Cost to worth it rating: 3 (appetizers ~$20, entrees ~$30-40) Opentableable: yes Return worthiness: sure Highlights: - Duck purse dumplings (moneybags): delightful tasty dumplings. My fave item of the night. 4.75 stars - Garlic cheese bread: pizza format was unexpected. Very cheesy and garlicy in a good way. 4.5 stars - Sausage pepperoni was good with the crunchy doughy sourdough crust. 4 stars - Pork chop tender and flavorful. Good thickness and cooked nicely . Hit of the night 4.5 stars - Poke: pure and stacked w seaweed salad on bottom and wonton crisps on top to eat with. 4 stars - Fish and chips: solid. airy crispy battered pieces of fish. 4 stars - Burrata big cheese round on top of a butternut squash puree. 3.5 stars - Scallops with red curry: mild flavor scallops cooked fine 3.5 stars - Chicken yakitori: basic small skewers but with almost too much teriyaki sauce 3.25 - Group booking: can't do more than 8 online but called and they were accommodating and helpful. They were open to any number of people as long as we have them an accurate final count which I appreciated - Menu: has variety and we ended up going family style so we could try a bunch of things - Location right by Menlo Park train station which is convenient Midlights: - Cocktails were just ok Lowlights - Waitress didn't seem to be experienced and was not around much. She didn't seem to know how to open a bottle of bubbly and a bunch spilled out and looked uncomfortable with a large table.

We recently hosted an event at British Bankers Club with about 70 guests, and it was absolutely perfect! Initially, we were worried the space might feel too small, but it turned out to be just right. Everyone complimented the venue and how well everything came together. We even had a photo booth set up using a local vendor, Creative Impressions Photo Booth—I highly recommend them as well! The staff at British Bankers Club truly made the night special. Our servers, Sofia and Jose, were so friendly and kept everyone happy with delicious hors d’oeuvres. Min, the bartender, served top-notch, flavorful drinks, and Sam was the ultimate jack-of-all-trades, helping wherever needed. They all worked with a smile and ensured every guest had what they needed. A huge thank you to Nina, the event coordinator, and her assistant—they were extremely helpful and responsive throughout the planning process. Their support made everything so much easier. I’ll admit, I was nervous leading up to the event since I had never planned a party before. But the moment I walked in, I was relieved—the venue looked beautiful! I had toured it when the restaurant was closed, so I didn’t know how it would look at night. The lit-up decorations added a wonderful touch to the room’s presentation. We added a few extras like flowers, balloons, and candles, but honestly, the space is stunning on its own. Thank you to the entire team for making our event such a success. We can’t wait to host another one with you in the future!

A really nice trendy British feel of upscale but without the pretentiousness! I'd say the meals all looked really well presented and made tasty. Everyone seemed to love their dishes. I had the Prime Braised Beef Short Rib w/Yorkshire Pudding and it was FABULOUS. See my pic...it was definitely the envy of the table. The desserts also didn't disappoint with the Meyer Lemon Pavlova and Chocolate Budino. With a little Italian coffee...it was a treat. Highly recommend.

All in all a disappointment. Went there with great anticipation of a wonderful experience after all the hype about what an upscale place this was. The only redeeming quality was the pomegratate, watermelon, shaved fennel salad. That was delcious. As for the rest of thew food; well, if you like fishy fish, then you'd be pleased. With a single bite it was clear the fish was not fresh and not only smelled bad, but tasted foul. The food was not hot, the presentation was uninspired and the taste was bland and lower than sub par. The staff were robotic although not unfriendly. They were nice enough, but came across as being very unahppy to be there. The music was loud and was reminiscent of a motel bar/lounge, circa 19790s. The chairs were extremely uncomfortable. I would not return, nor recommend.

Such a wonderful place!!! You can eat downstairs outside on the patio, have a cocktail at the bar, be seated inside, or seated upstairs at the rooftop bar (during the warmer months). We love coming here. Also dog friendly if you sit outside. Beautifully decorated for the Holidays too!

Do not be dissuaded by the fact that this place is called the BRITISH Bankers Club. The food and drinks are excellent! Shout-out to Min for being an incredible server who was wonderful in helping us select awesome items off the menus. Highly recommend trying the cocktail with the coconut cookie, black sesame on the rim, and tea ( it's new and on the seasonal drinks or daily deposits menu ). Honestly delicious and very unique. Also shoutouts to the chef who cooked the chicken of the chicken tikka masala dish. This is the best cooked chicken I have had in a long while, perfectly tender and juicy and flavorful.

This upscale restaurant used to be an old bank (hence the name) it has vaulted ceiling’s, cute decor, good background music, and a fun outdoor patio area. The food and cocktails are always delicious! The staff are kind and attentive! I ordered the zero balance for libation and the brisket for my entree! It’s always so lovely to come here! Parking lot is underground and next door.

Good Happy Hour, nice drinks, indoor and outdoor seating. Servers are tip top.

I met e friend for an early dinner here at 5pm on a Monday. They had happy hour from 4-6 but only outside so we decided to sit outside. Te place, inside and out, was not very busy. The restaurant is at the corner of the block and easy to find. There is also plenty of parking underground and the stairs lead right up to the outside seating. I tried the Prosecco and it wasn't the best but it was from a limited Happy Hour menu, I also tried the Chenin and didn't care for that either. There are about 3-4 choices for the whites, reds, cocktails and beer on the Happy Hour menu. The food menu had about 6 items. I tried the ribs tacos, I got three small tacos, enough for a light dinner and not too filling. My friend tried one of the cocktails and then a red. She liked the red better than the cocktail. She also had the scallops, which were not on the Happy Hour menu and she really like it. It was a dinner portion and filling she said. She did find it spicy and asked for a extra helping of the rice to tone down the rice and she was charged $5 for it. The staff were helpful, friendly and even though it is on a busy street, it wasn't very noisy where the restaurant it. They also have heaters since it was cold that day.

Aggressively aggressive and inhospitable service. We are locals who have been coming here since the 90's and we will never return. In late April 2024, we had a group of 10 there for dinner on a Saturday night. The place was NOT full, only 3 groups and 2 couples and a lot of open seating. The first server, female presenting was nice, welcoming and detail oriented. Then she disappeared and we were replaced with a grumpy uncaring male presenting server. We asked him how a drink was prepared, he replied he wasn't a bartender. He didn't even TRY. We asked him about the ingredients in a dessert and he didn't know, didn't care. A male server was speaking in a negative, aggressive tone behind me. I didn't think he was talking to me at first because of his rude tone, until he was upon me barking 'I almost tripped on your bag.' His tone, his demeanor, everything about him was a turn off. My bag fell off the chair, there was no where else to put it. I picked it up. The better thing for him to have done was to say "excuse me your bag fell." But instead he came at me with an accusatory tone. Very off putting. He and the other male server were emitting anger. At what, we don't know. After dinner we all hung out front for a while waiting for cars. Eventually we went to the garage to leave. Then a male server came RUNNING into the garage waving a bill. He had not communicated effectively with the first server (she was great, I hope she is ok) and he failed to include the split portion of our bill. We even brought it up to the server who gave us the bill and said 'the other server split our bill, we don't see it.' He barked, 'we don't split bills.' So we paid what they asked. We tried to tell him and they couldn't accept our good effort. When he realized his mistake much later, that's when he came running. Do you know how frightening it is to have an older man running into the garage waving maniacally? We all just wanted to get out of there! What if he was as unhinged as he appeared? This after all their rudeness, plus the food being - eh- for the price, never returning.

My wife and I live in Menlo Park, and we have dined at the British Bankers Club multiple times. Our experiences have been a mix of good and questionable, with different managers, chefs, and changing portion sizes and plating styles. Despite these inconsistencies, we keep coming back because the food remains good, even if the delivery sometimes throws us off. I would rate this place as good, not great, but it has the potential to be great given its overall location and the history of the building. The ambiance can set the mood for various occasions, making it a versatile spot for different types of dining experiences. The drinks are refreshing, and their small bites are enjoyable. We recently visited again when they opened up the rooftop and tried some of their new drinks, which we quite enjoyed. During our visit, we sampled the Ahi Tuna Tartare, Coconut Shrimp, Hand Cut Truffle Fries, Bankers Money Bags, Hoisin Glazed Pork Ribs, and one of their newer items, the chicken wings, which were a nice take on the classic dish. Overall, it was a good experience with excellent service and no issues. The British Bankers Club has the potential to be great, and we look forward to seeing how it evolves over time.

4 of us came here for dinner on a Saturday evening and opted to choose indoors although they do offer outdoor seating. Ambiance: 5/5 The restaurant is beautiful! The bar area looks very polished itself and had high ceilings with big windows all over. The vibe was casual dressy. Service: 3/5 Our server paid attention to our table at first but became negligent gradually although there were only 5 groups inside. He also took quite a long time to pick up the check as well. Food: 3.5/5 Heirloom tomato toast - Bread was toasted perfectly and every ingredient was fresh and delicious. Banker's money bag - Subpar. The dumplings lacked flavor and couldn't detect any duck at all but the sauce helped add some flavor. Peach and arugula salad - Fresh and tasty. Perfect amount of dressing as well and it was overall a very refreshing salad to eat on a warm day. Truffle mushroom pasta - So delicious! Perfectly balanced flavor all around and the creaminess of it was on point.

I live a few blocks away and this is a nice restaurant in downtown Menlo Park next to Caltrain. My husband has been talking about the burger for the last month and it's the best he's ever had in his life! I'll need to go back and get more burgers from here soon.

Service is not great but the deviled eggs were amazing:) oh and really good espresso martinis

Great place for a happy hour and/or sunny day. They have a great rooftop, but the full menu is not available there so we sat outside on the ground floor. The pork chop was my favorite.

I came here for Christmas and the food was great. The service seemed very scattered but that could just be because of the holiday. The burrata salad was impeccable and so was the pasta. The food took a while but it was worth the wait. I would not recommend the toffee pudding or the cheesecake for dessert. It wasn't bad but it's not amazing either. The ambiance inside was very nice and very cozy:

3.5 stars. Went to the BBC with my family for a graduation dinner a couple of weeks ago, and it was good. It's one of the fancier options in Menlo Park, and is housed in this cool old brick building at the start of downtown. I ordered the BBC burger, which I remember liking the last time I was here. It came with these thick pieces of bacon, which were very crispy (lowkey made it hard to bite through), balsamic glazed onions, and truffle fries (couldn't taste the truffle). To be honest, I feel like the onions gave the burger most of its flavor, which wasn't a problem because there were a lot of them. It's also a heavy burger, so come hungry if you plan on ordering this. I had the sticky toffee bread pudding for dessert, which was quite the sweet treat. The bread pudding was warm and gooey, with the almonds adding a nice savory flavor. This dish is so rich that it can easily be shared with multiple people. Another highlight was the calamari. Here, they don't just do strips or rings; I'm pretty sure I saw a piece that appeared to be a whole octopus! A must order for sure, and don't forget to squeeze the lemon on there. If you're in the mood for something fancy, the BBC might be what you're looking for.

Good cocktails and appetizers! Nice ambiance. It was a convenient place to meet up with friends after work. The parking garage was convenient, too.

Came here around 4pm on a Thursday for cocktails and appetizers. We had a reservation just to be safe, and ended up sitting outside. They are located by a busy street but the ambiance is pleasant and classy and the heat lamps perfectly effective. I will say the service was the most impressive of all. We were not want for anything, and considering we were the only party outside (which often leads to be being forgotten), we felt like we were centerstage (an d accounts for the 5 stars). We started with cocktails: **Zero Balance (added on the chili salt rim - yum!) - it was bright and spicy. $16 **Smart Investment - excellent balance, but a little heavy on the honey (I'd forego it unless you really love honey).- $17 Then...Wine!: **The Insider - a delightful on tap Cabernet from Paso Robles (I've found that area has been kicking out great cabs for a few years now). $18 Appetizers (prices omitted as I forgot to get a pic of the HH Menu w/ Pricing): We were able to sample the Happy Hour and regular apps menu which was fun. **Hand Cut Truffle Fries - excellent fries! I preferred the ketchup over the roasted garlic aioli which lacked a little flavor. **Peppadew Pepper Deviled Eggs - the pepper topping with bacon was delicious, but the eggs were lacking. Perhaps we're too bewitched by the Dutch Goose deviled eggs. They were smooth, but didn't stand up to the flavor of the topping. **Chicken Yakitori - by far the favorite - the chicken was tender and the sauce ended up being licked off the fingers once the chicken was done, it was so tasty. The bathrooms are upstairs but there is an elevator for ADA concerns. The music piping through was at a good level. The ambiance was low light and very cozy. Definitely geared to a high dining experience. I do wish I'd visited years ago when they were apparently a bit more scruffy with a neighboring cigar shop. I'll definitely go back to sample more of the menu... and those craft cocktails!

Excellent food. Great vibe. Nonexistent service. We keep coming back for the food. However, the service is just plain awful. Whether we sit at a table or at a bar, it is near impossible to get someone to take our order without flagging someone down, even sometimes resorting to intercepting waitstaff after sitting and waiting for 30 min. Even sitting in front of the bartender requires us to call them to take our order. Staff is having fun goofing off together and it seems like we are inconveniencing them to ask for food.

Welcoming staff, impeccable restaurant design near downtown, not too spicy curried scallops and flavorful assortment of mixed veggies with the salad. Coffee was nice to enjoy at the bar while waiting for takeout. Clean and organized kitchen and prep area plus fast service. Great for private events, date nights, and other special or casual occasions with plenty of indoor, outdoor, and upstairs seating area.

What's the best thing to make for Thanksgiving? Reservations, of course! That's what we did this year when we decided to ditch the cooking and the cleanup and head to the British Banker's Club (BBC). What a fantastic meal! We had Caesar salad to start, and it was perfect. They even topped the Caesar with anchovy which few places do these days, and I love it. A proper Caesar has anchovies in the dressing, so why not top it with a few extra anchovies? For my Thanksgiving entree, I had the non-traditional short rib (yeah, yeah, but sorry - not a big fan of turkey). The short rib took one look at my fork and just melted into the plate, it was just that tender. Truly one of the best short ribs I've had. It was served with tomatoes, onions, and a gigantic Yorkshire pudding (aka popover). Not one to pass on dessert, I had the sticky toffee bread pudding. It was served with toasted almonds, a bourbon caramel sauce, and whipped cream. Delicious. My husband had the Chocolate Budino, which was sort of a cross between a custard and a souffle, and was doused in a dark chocolate sauce. Imagine chocolate dipped in chocolate. It was served with vanilla gelato to help cut the richness of the chocolate bomb. If you love chocolate this is the dessert for you. Despite being super busy, the servers did a phenomenal job. With its high ceilings and open layout this restaurant is moderately noisy, but you can still manage to have a conversation. We found plenty of parking in the underground parking garage. With the wonderful food and great service, this restaurant made our holiday. We'll be back for sure.

I first heard of this place when a friend's band performed here maybe 10 years ago. I never really thought of this as an option for food but came for a dinner event, and we had a private room in the back, which was a great setting for 30-40 people. It has its own dedicated bar, and it's a cool looking room with lots of dark wood and a classy vibe. Lots of free parking is available in the lot underneath the building. Drinks: I like the themed names on the drinks - Delinquent account: bourbon based, not too sweet - Mutual fund: gin based, light - Dirty martini With our large group, we ordered off a set menu. - Ahi tuna: on a wonton with wasabi cream - Chicken yakitori skewer: very flavorful - Mango spring roll: nice and light - BBC House Salad: not over dressed; loved the gooseberries and midnight moon - a more creative house salad than most places! - Short rib: a generous portion with a nice red wine demi glace, lots of spring vegetables, and a nicely done Yorkshire pudding - Seasonal pavlova: with blueberries and lemon curd. The pavlova texture was on point, and it was a very pretty spring dessert Most notably, staff were super gracious about working around our speeches, and service was attentive and with a smile. I had quite a few requests (sparkling water, more drinks, wine, extra napkin, etc), and they were efficient and kind, which you don't always get in a big group setting. They also held the entrees until we finished all the speeches for the event, which was nice since so often these get disrupted by service. Again, I never thought of BBC for food, but this private room was great for an event!

Excellent food and excellent service. The restaurant is beautiful and the rooftop lounge is cool, but downstairs could maybe use a little more lively music.

Amazing service and staff. Incredibly hospitable and the food was some of the best we had on our trip, the filet was cooked to perfection and had a great bold taste. Highly recommend for anyone checking out the area!!

I came here with a party of 2 on a Wednesday evening. We made reservations which turned out weren't really necessary, as the restaurant was rather empty, with just a few other tables occupied in a pretty big space. Even though it was just a few tables, the music was a little bit loud. There's a bar inside so if there's a wait, it's nice to start at the bar and wait for a table. They have a solid selection of cocktails, beers, and wines, and the desserts even have recommended wine pairings. We ordered the calamari appetizer and I got the chicken tikka masala entree. The calamari was pretty solid, but I was expecting a bit larger portion. The chicken tikka masala, however, was a decent portion with two juicy servings of chicken. The sauces were super flavorful with the jasmine rice. For dessert, we got the chocolate budino, which I googled and found that it was like pudding, but in reality it was like a BAKED pudding. Like a lava cake vibe. It was really solid paired with the vanilla ice cream.

Rating: Visited the British Bankers Club recently and had an awesome time! The atmosphere was charming, and the service was spot on. Loved the blend of classic and modern vibes. A great place to enjoy a meal and unwind. Looking forward to returning soon!

BBC is nothing short of 5 star -- a neighborhood gem, and here is why: First, the ambience is lovely. It's a tri-level, stately space, with a subdued noise level. The fact that it is often booked for private functions should tell you something. Second, the service is attentive, never overbearing, and precisely what you want in a high-end restaurant. Last but not least, the food. Specifically, the coconut curry scallops. It would take very little arm-twisting for me to eat them every day for a month. The Thai red curry is obviously house-made, and the pickled veg on top add the perfect level of acidity. Beware the heat level -- it is a solid 7 and I love it. I had them again last weekend, and there was not a speck of grit in the scallops. Many props to the kitchen for this stellar dish!!! Start with the persimmon carpaccio and the deviled eggs, and you have a very memorable meal, worth having again and again.

Nice atmosphere! Service was a perfect amount of touch in from the server. The heirloom tomato appetizer was amazing. The lobster roll is on homemade bread. The tomato soup was delish with real tomato flavor. Very happy and would come here again

Took my family here last night. We all weren't impressed. The oysters were the only thing that was delicious. That and the cocktail my wife and I had. The food was not good at all. I ordered the short ribs and with the entire display that the plate had, you would have thought the chef at least put salt on it but it was so bland. My wife and daughter has two different orders of their pasta. Both tasted like it was missing salt as well. My wife's pasta tasted overbearing with mushroom sauce. My other daughter has the fish and chips. It's extremely hard to mess that one up. I guess with the price we paid, (almost $300), that was not very impressive of a meal for that kind of money. I've never eaten at BBC but have passed by it for years. Was extremely disappointed. The staff, on the other hand, was excellent.

The service was impeccable. Came here to celebrate my birthday and Jorge was truly amazing. We started of with Gin and Tonics during the happy hour and ended the night with a few shots. I had the burger from the happy hour menu and for only $12 it was worth and it was very delicious. I love how they had outdoor seating as well. I definitely want to come back and experience their rooftop and it's only open during Fridays and Saturday. Definitely a Gem in the Peninsula

One of those evenings where I felt like I wanted to into one of the cosy British pubs/bars and walked in to BBC. This not a cozy place to sit and have a drink.,the place is huge with very high ceilings. Service was a bit spotty and the food was just OK.

We went to British Bankers Club for a work dinner and it was such a pleasant surprise. The atmosphere, decor, service, drinks, and food quality were all exceptional. Parking can be a bit tricky but luckily there is a public garage nearby. Our server was one of the best I have experienced in the bay area and the food was wonderful. We enjoyed cocktails, appetizers, entrees, and some had desserts. Portions are great and their selection is wonderful. This is a great place for a date, small group, or a larger group. It looks like they are prepared for larger groups with the upstairs dining area. If you re in the area you should definitely check them out.

Second time to BBC and it's been excellent both times. Easy reservations and parking, delightful staff and excellent food. Had the pork chop. Tender and juicy. So good. Also the cauliflower steak was so flavorful. Kids loved the cheesy pasta and salmon. Calamari was also great. Really like this spot and wish it was closer to home.

The BBC burger was a classic. I really enjoyed the texture contrast between the burger patty and the bun. Eating the truffle fries along with the burger was a perfect combo. The crispy, truffle flavored, and fluffy fries were delicious and a great amount. Deviled eggs were okay. Staff was friendly and very quick. It was a chill ambiance on a Sunday in the evening which was nice.

friday dinner for a large group...arriving early and heading up to the rooftop bar...fully heated and very comfortable...pleasant setting with a full service bar and tables...similar menu as the downstairs restaurant menu...great diverse selection of artisan cocktails and wine by the glass...most drinks will run about $20 and up after tax, fees and tip...atmosphere is nice and served a complimentary amuse bouche...headed downstairs after the entire party arriving...reservations and a large table ready...not too busy on a friday evening with plenty of tables available...full menu provided and drinks orders continuing with no interruptions...browsing menu and a good diverse selection of steak, fish, pasta, pork, chicken, salad and even lobster...each person taking a various choices...ordering the calamari, chicken yakitori and deviled eggs for appetizers...calamari fried perfectly and tasty....yakitori is sauced heavy, but decent...deviled eggs looked good with salty bacon and tangy vinaigrette...self taking the porkchop $34 and side of rice $6....braised short rib $39 the most popular with others...remaining taking branzino $38...a burger $24 and more...food arriving in a timely manner...porkchop was cooked to perfection with slightly pink center...juicy and tender...the sweet teriyaki like glaze was a bit heavy, but decent with the side of rice...everything was prepared perfectly and looked appetizing...meal and drinks brought up the total to about $132 per person, but multiple separate bar tabs were cleared on top of the regular dinner bill...

Enjoyed a great holiday dinner here last night with my coworkers! I was skeptical because of the reviews, but I really enjoyed our meal here. There is a parking garage right below the restaurant which is convenient. The inside is a vibe and is elegantly decorated for the holidays. I ordered a lemon drop to start and it was quite delicious. For appetizers, our group shared: calamari, truffle fries and sishito peppers. All very tasty. For my main entrée, my coworker and I shared the filet mignon (medium rare) and the Truffle Mascarpone Orecchiette Pasta. Both were delicious!! Steak was cooked perfectly and the pasta was on point! For dessert, we shared the: meyer lemon-blueberry pavlova, 21 and over butterscotch pudding and a peanut butter dessert. the lemon-blueberry was my favorite! Overall, a great first experience.

This was a new restaurant for me, and it was one of the best dinners I've had in years! Here's what I ordered: Lavender lemonade - I think this is seasonal and it was really delicious and sweet. The waiter said that the lavender syrup was made in house. BBC salad - This was amazing! The gooseberries were incredibly flavorful and there was a generous supply of them throughout the salad. Beef short rib - Definitely the best part of the meal. The meat was incredibly fall-part tender and I enjoyed pairing each bite with the perfect cipollini onions and roasted cherry tomatoes. I'm not huge fan of peas, but even they tasted great alongside the meat. The Yorkshire pudding that came with the dish was the second star of the show. I'm a big fan and often make it myself on holidays or special occasions, so I was sort of expecting to be a little disappointed here, but theirs was really amazing. It came to me fresh out of the oven and quite poofy, and with lovely assorted herbs all crispy on top. I'm going to have to figure out how to do that to my own recipe. For dessert I had the Meyer lemon pavlova which was quite delicious. I rarely get pavlova, so I don't have a lot to compare this one to, but I enjoyed it a lot. All three parts of the meal had striking presentation and looked beautiful; my photo of the beef really doesn't do it justice. The service was also wonderful. I was there for dinner at a very early 4 p.m., so there weren't a lot of other diners there competing with me, but everyone was extremely nice and friendly and quick. This is my new favorite place in the Bay Area! I'm definitely coming back here on my next visit.

I always enjoy this place. Their cheese board and oysters are always a good starter. Their cocktails are well balanced and delicious and they offer a good selection of wines. I typically get the "delinquent account" when ordering cocktails. My favorite mains would be the branzino and the truffle pasta. Absolutely delicious, you really can't go wrong. The Gelato was good, the cookie was unremarkable. It was crunchy and cold, I wasn't super impressed. The butterscotch pudding had good depth in flavor, be mindful it is a strong flavor so might not be for everyone, but worth a try. Over all their dinner menu is phenomenal, dessert menu is limited.

My wife and I just had our first meal in the new and improved British Bankers Club in Menlo Park - it won't be our last! What a wonderful meal. We started with excellent drinks - the Mutual Fund is a great gin drink that is wonderfully refreshing for a hot day. For an appetizer, I highly recommend the Heirloom tomato and strawberry salad. First off, it is a visually stunning plate - absolutely beautiful to look at. In fact, the only thing better than looking at it was eating it: so may flavors all mixing together wonderfully. I am in awe of a chef who can combine so many disparate flavors into such a harmonious symphony. For our dinners, my wife had the Pan Seared Branzino and I had the hamburger. Both tasted so good that they could each have been a restaurant's signature dish. As you can tell, we both loved this meal. We'll be back many times.

Came here for our date night. Christmas decorations remains even now that we are almost in February. Waitress is great, knows her materials, and has spot on customer relations. For food, slightly disappointed, most dishes are way too heavy on the salt. We want to taste the produces and meats not the salt itself. Please revised your recipes ingredients proportion. The Filets Mignon is completely powered by heavy burnt burgundy sauce with way too heavy on the salt. It is completely a disaster for the dish. Unless the chef executives make changes, we won't come back !

Haven't been here in years. Sat at the bar. The bartenders Tom and Jesse were amazing! Their bartending skills weee off the chain. They were busy but still so attentive. All the kudos to them. The food was great. The truffle mascarpone pasta was absolutely delicious. Caesar salad and calamari - delicious! Very great experience.

I ordered the BBC (British Bankers Club...) burger. The bacon was perfectly cooked and added a nice crunch to each bite. The burger itself was delicious but it desperately needed something fresh. I opted for the fries instead of the salad because it has a very strong anchovy flavor. I think a balsamic salad would have paired better. Anything with vinegar that can cut the fat but I found myself picking the vegetables off my wife salmon dish.

We arrived early and had a pleasant time at the Rooftop Bar. Andrew was our bartender and server and he couldn't have been nicer. The decor and overall cleanliness were excellent. The drinks and small bites were great and I'm looking forward to returning soon.

I'm cannot say enough how much we enjoyed our experience at this establishment! We were greeted tonight by an amicable host. Started our evening at the roof top bar where we enjoyed specialized cocktails and starters. The watermelon oysters were indescribably delicious as was the beet carpaccio and the British Money Bags! Went downstairs to dine. Our server was very observant and seemed to arrive just when we needed it. We enjoyed Halibut that was delicious! Salmon, GRILLED HALF CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA and TRUFFLE MASCARPONE ORECCHIETTE PASTA. All were beautifully presented and so flavorful and scrumptious! So Impressed!!!!

OK where do I begin? I really wanted it to like this place because it has a lot of nostalgia. I think the grade schools make better meals. Our server was Matt. He did a great job and kept us entertained. There is nothing he could have done to make the food better. Well actually, if he cooked it it might have helped. It's not just me either, everyone at our party was a bit disappointed. The oysters were kind of shrunken in and looked dried out. The ham was super dry, Cesar Salad was made from the stock of the lettuce. I mean this place was just terrible. Nice staff and all, the food a big thumbs down...

Wine list leaves a lot to be desired.. after 3 sips of different wines, you must order a full glass? Their options are sub par on all fronts.. Ordered salmon and they asked if I wanted it well done, medium, or rare.. never, ever heard this about ordering fish, especially farm raised? Cancelled dinner order, paid $50 for wine I couldn't drink and walked out.. congrats for losing a customer.

Great food & service one of the better restaurants in Menlo. Easy parking friendly staff decent prices. Loved the interior.

Great food -- I highly recommend the curry entree. The staff was professional, polite, and attentive, yet not overbearing (it can be a bit overwhelming when staff continually check in on you) -- my specific compliments to one of their managers (Jon), who exceeded our expectations. Despite being busy, the atmosphere was pleasant, and it didn't feel too frenetic. I will definitely recommend this establishment to family and friends when they're in Menlo Park.

Dinner was AMAZING! We started with the deviled eggs and Prosecco and then moved to the BBQ Brisket. The deviled eggs have a harissa and Hobb's bacon jam that is perfectly paired with the creaminess of the whipped yolks. The brisket was tender and topped with a house made BBQ sauce that finished the meat perfectly! It was accompanied by their fried Brussels and mashed potatoes - DELISH! We ended our meal with their Irish coffee. Our server, Victor, made sure the whip was served on the side which we've never experienced before and OH BOY! Not sure I can go back! Their whip is incredible! You can spoon in right into your mouth or into the coffee (I say BOTH) Love this place and highly recommend it!

A little bit pricy but overall good experience. The drinks are strong and delicious, the apps were okay. The place is huge! I tried the gin based drinks and they were pretty tasty. They don't have a ton of vegetarian options so we got the chips and the fries and both were just okay. We sat at the bar but they were pretty busy so the service was a bit slower, but the drinks made up for it :)

I love the ambience and decor, but the BBC is not designed with your average Daly City kid in mind. Head to the rooftop bar and patio whenever you get the chance and kick back with a few good cocktails or a beer from Palo Alto Brewing Company. I would recommend grabbing food elsewhere though because the portions served at the BBC are tiny. Service is wonderful, and you can't beat the view for Menlo Park, but that's about all I'd stay for.

this could be five stars and I'm sure I'll be back so will update the review if warranted I used to come here years ago with a bunch of friends who liked to smoke cigars outside, but that's not allowed anymore. I'm pretty sure it's changed hands (at least once) since then and the menu and service are much more upscale. kind of a nit, but the interior design is kinda weird, it's an old (bank?) building but inside is very art deco with mirrored surfaces and chrome. seems not to fit with the building and the name. whatever we sat outside and shared a bunch of dishes. the favorite for all of us was the truffle mushroom toast which I could eat every day. also outstanding was the truffle mascarpone orecchiette pasta and the cauliflower steak. calamari and shishito peppers were also good. we also had two desserts but the 21+ Butterscotch pudding was outstanding here's why it's close but not quite five stars. there was a steak special that night, some kind of huge rib eye or tomahawk. we all agreed on medium rare (we were sharing it). it came out already sliced (no problem) and completely well done. no pink at all. so we pointed it out to the waiter and he was extremely apologetic, saw what we saw, and whisked it away. he came back with another serving and this one was completely raw inside. not rare, RAW/blue. so, either the chef doesn't know how to cook a steak (an expensive one at that) or was just being vindictive by serving raw meat after we complained. or both. but totally uncalled for and unnecessary, especially when it was the kitchen that screwed up by serving a well done steak when we asked for medium rare. to the credit of the waiter and GM, they took it off the bill, but that's not the point. we didn't mind paying for it, but giving us raw meat is childish I'm assuming this is an anomaly and will return again sometime. except for the experience with the steak, everything else, including the service was top notch

First time at British Bankers Club for me was with Mom on Saturday, July 31, 2021. Mom had been here several times before with others, so she introduced me to the restaurant on one of their weekly Saturday Lobster Nights. Venue: Mom was able to reserve a table for us at the rooftop, the coveted dining area these days for which one must book a spot weeks in advance, I heard. During the summer, I understand the popularity of dining al fresco at the top floor, but in all honesty, the view of neighbouring office buildings isn't very exciting. I don't recall if there were heat lamps up there, but I probably would have enjoyed to sit nearby one as it became chilly up there pretty quickly. The seated counter bar is probably a cool place to eat, drink, and be merry. Food: I kicked off my lobster meal with a PURE PLAY (refreshing NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE) and the Lobster Bisque, which was nicely topped with lobster relish. I was initially shocked by the first and second tastes from my bowl - it was COLD. I have never before been served an intended hot soup that was so low in temperature. My replacement bowl was piping hot, a major improvement from its predecessor. Mom started off with the BBC Salad. Unfortunately, she, too, had to send back her fappetizer because the greens were limp and wilted. The second salad was much fresher looking and served with the dressing on the side (The kitchen suspected that the dressing was the culprit behind the unappetizing look of her first plate). For our ENTREES, we both had the Whole 1 1/2 Pound Fresh Maine Lobster, Grilled. I enjoyed the smoky flavour of the grilled lobster, but agreed with Mom - 1 1/2 pound lobsters are small. For DESSERT, we shared a Strawberry Shortcake which looked better than it tasted - the baked butter biscuit was disappointingly not soft nor fluffy, it was tough and not great in flavour. Service: Our server was a little on the forgetful side; however, Mom applauded his efforts in rectifying the matters of our appetizers. She was so impressed by his customer service that she made it a point to verbally commend him. Not a bad first impression of BBC. I will likely return. Hopefully they will serve bigger lobsters by then.

Great food and excellent service with our server John!! Will def come back next time I'm in the area.

Came here for dinner with a large group. Drinks and wine were really good, so were the fries! I got the salmon and it was nice too. Service was great and the outdoor seating is very pretty.

I must admit for as long as this place has been open we've never eaten here. There was a lot of pent up excitement back when it was reopening and we got a lot of negative reviews from friends so we just never came to check it out for ourselves. Last weekend we had a date night and ate sushi nearby. We wanted dessert and figured we could walk across the street to BBC and check out their dessert. While the place was pretty empty, we sat at the bar and ordered two desserts. The "night at the opera" dessert was fine - nothing to write home about. But the carrot cake whoopie pie was PHE-NOM-E-NAL. I can't speak to their dinner menu and food but honestly - I was pleasantly surprised with their dessert and would come again just for that carrot cake thing.