Sundance The Steakhouse

Fun time catching up with my ol' college roommates. We ordered the Crisp Caesar Salad, The Shareholder's Cut, Prime “Double Cut” Filet, Prime Ribeye Steak, Apple Pie a la Mode, Ghirardelli Hot Fudge Sundae, and Affogato al Caffe, plus way too many Old Fashions (lol). We sat at the bar instead of the main room this year to watch the Niners game.

I absolutely love the bar area of the Sundance restaurant. My friend and I had lunch in front of the fireplace in the bar. Cash was our great, attentive friendly waiter. The Aperol Spritz drinks were delicious and the salads great too. I can't recommend this place enough. I used to go more often and fell out of the habit, but I will def be back. The place is a classic!!!

Hands down, the best steak I've ever had! 🥩 Service was top-notch and the atmosphere was perfection. Every bite was a flavor explosion. Would absolutely come back for that steak again 😋

Had the pleasure of dining at one of Bay Area’s finest steakhouses, Sundance The Steakhouse, located at El Camino Real in Palo Alto, CA. Started with sautéed sea scallops and hibachi ahi sashimi. I guess I chose a day where there was a big party and waited a bit before we received out entrees. Luckily the appetizers were yummylicious! Heard so much about Sundance’ prime rib and this dish most definitely did not disappoint! We ended our dinner, with their famous Sundance mud pie. Simply delicious 👍🏽

Sundance Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Palo Alto delivered a stellar dining experience centered around their signature prime rib. Starting with a cup of New England clam chowder, the meal set the tone with its comforting creaminess and rich seafood flavors, immediately standing out as a memorable appetizer. The highlight was the prime rib, beautifully cooked and perfectly marbled, with just the right balance of savory depth and subtle seasoning. The accompanying sautéed mushrooms added an earthy, umami punch, while steamed carrots and broccoli provided vibrant color and a refreshing contrast that balanced the richness of the beef. The au jus and creamy horseradish sauce further elevated each bite, making the dish both classic and indulgent. The ambiance at Sundance combined traditional steakhouse elegance with welcoming warmth. Crisp white linens, attentive service, and well-crafted drinks added to the sense of occasion, making the meal feel special without being stuffy. Every course was prompt, thoughtfully plated, and made for a relaxing, memorable evening.

We've eaten here a number of times over the years for both lunch and dinner, and the service and food is really good. Thomas, our server is excellent, and he's been our server a few times. You get Boudin's sourdough bread which is really good. We've had the Tempura mushrooms and fillet mignon spring rolls, which are addictive. The lobster bisque, ahi sashimi are very good. Unfortunately, when I had the Ribeye it was slightly chewy and I'm a Ribeye guy. The Chilean seabass and New York steak were delicious. Also each entree comes with a choice of two sides. Update: Recently decided to have dinner at the bar with Oz, the bartender who's nice and attentive. Everything we had was really good! Tempura mushroom, Chilean seabass, jumbo prawns linguine, and of course some drinks. Several weeks ago, we had dinner at the bar with Oz, who's fantastic! My wife wanted fish, so Oz recommended the grilled fresh Salmon, which was really very good. We also had the Prawns Puttanesca, that was also really good, and you get a lot. We recently went again for dinner and they gave us a nice booth. We were surprised to see that Thomas was working and was our server. He's one of the best! We started with a cup of Clam Chowder and Lobster Bisque. For a bottle of wine Thomas suggested the Sinegal and it was a really good choice. Our entree's were a New York steak that comes with two sides and a Wagyu A5 Ribeye that also comes with two sides. Of course the New York Steak was really good but the Wagyu A5 was absolutely delicious! The price of the Wagyu A5 was really good compared to other restaurants that offer the Wagyu A5. This time we didn't have any room for one of their really good desserts.

Palo Alto has many options for great food experiences. Sundance had an amazing staff and warm ambiance but several of the steaks missed the mark. My advice, if you like rare, ask for extra rare. Medium rare...go rare...and so on. Appetizers and deserts were wonderful and the wine was very reasonable.

I recently dined at Sundance The Steakhouse, and while the experience was overall enjoyable, there were some aspects that could be improved. The prime rib was very good—tender and flavorful—but it didn’t quite live up to the comparisons with House of Prime Rib in San Francisco. The quality was there, but the experience didn’t feel the same. That said, I’d still recommend it. The highlight of the meal was definitely the sides. I had either the garlic fries or truffle fries (can’t quite remember), but they were absolutely amazing—crispy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Their deep-fried items are surprisingly excellent, with the tempura shrimp standing out as one of the best I’ve had. The strawberry arugula salad was also phenomenal, fresh, and well-balanced. Service was just okay. Our server wasn’t bad, but they didn’t really engage much, and the interaction felt a little dry. It wasn’t a bad experience, but it didn’t enhance the meal either. Overall, I’d give this place four stars, but it’s almost a three. The food, especially the deep-fried options and salad, pushes it up, but service and the prime rib experience could use some improvements. I’d still recommend it, but with a few caveats.

Came here for a late dinner on a Saturday night and loved the ambiance. I totally agree with other reviews that it has kind of an old fashioned classy feel to it. My husband and I arrived before our friends and started out with extra dirty Grey goose martinis with blue cheese olives which came out cold and delicious. I got the special of the day which was sea bass which came with buttered carrots and broccoli, a chef's beurre blanc sauce on the side, and I got a baked potato as my side. The sea bass was good, although the portion of fish was a bit smaller than I expected. The broccoli and carrots were good and thankfully not too soggy/buttered. The baked potato was a little more "loaded" than I anticipated with lots of sour cream and butter on it. My husband got the prime ribeye medium rare which he enjoyed but preferred the filet he had gotten last time. For dessert, our table shared the butterscotch creme brulee which was a dessert special, and the affogato. Both were good! Overall, would definitely come back for an upscale meal.

My wife and I had a wonderful time at Sundance. We checked in and were seated immediately. I really love the ambiance here. It has that old fashioned, classy dining feel, which I miss. It's not "loud" or social media centered. Our server was very nice and patient. We took a while to decide what to order, and she had to come back a few times before we finally ordered. To start, we had oysters and clam chowder. The oysters were very fresh. The variety wasn't briny, so I enjoyed it. The clam chowder was delicious. One of the better chowders I've had. It could use more clams and smaller potato chunks. For our entree, we ordered the prime rib with a side of mash and the lobster fettuccine (special menu item). The prime rib was so tender! It's like butter. It could use more flavor though. I've had better tasting prime rib. The mash potatoes were delicious. The fettuccine was good, but the lobster was too salty for me. Dipping the lobster in the cream sauce helped. For dessert, we had their mud pie. It was a huge slice and so enjoyable! Not too sweet either. Overall 5+/5 for service and ambiance. 3/5 for food.

Since It's too late to get reservations for House of Prime Rib in April & July for my family's birthdays, we've been checking out other steak places. We were able to make reservations for Sundance for lunch at 1:30 that same day. We started with potato skins for lunch since they didn't have baked potatoes for lunch. Not bad. No spinach soufflé for lunch either. We had the medium rare prime rib and roasted garlic mashed potatoes with their vegetables, carrots and broccoli. It was good. It wasn't House of prime rib but it was good. No complaints. The best was that we didn't feel crowded. Next time for lunch, I would try the other lunch items instead of the prime rib. It's not the same unless you get a baked potato with everything & spinach. Years ago, we smelled like smoke coming out and it was dark inside. It was much brighter for lunch and not dark. We'll come by again.

Came here for happy hour to celebrate a birthday. Tried the filet mignon spring rolls as part of the happy hour, and the award-winning 10oz prime rib which came with a small portion of veggies and a side. The spring rolls were decent, but quite heavy and left behind a bitter fried-oil aftertaste. came with some sort of dipping soy sauce that was good but on the saltier side For the price, I expected the prime rib to be much more tender and juicy. The vegetables and side dish were smaller than we expected and didn't have too much flavor. The au jus was saltier than I was used to. We asked our waitress but it seems the restaurant also doesn't celebrate birthdays, which I didn't know and was a bit disappointed by. A good experience but would not come again

I love this steakhouse. We went here for my birthday, because what's a birthday without prime rib? The restaurant was already quite busy when we arrived - the place was hoppin'. The hostess greeted us warmly and promptly showed us to our table. So let's just get into it - starters: Caesar salad - delicious and we devoured it. I would have loved a few anchovies on top, but there were plenty of yummy bits inside the salad (hey, it's a Caesar - don't turn your nose up at anchovies!) Caprese salad - excellent, especially with the addition of the capers. Entrees: I ordered the smallest size of prime rib, and it was a healthy portion and beautifully prepared with horseradish sauce and au jus on the side (aka heaven). I ordered the creamed spinach which is my go-to at every steak house. Soooo good. My husband ordered the filet mignon and it was perfectly cooked. Normally I stay away from filet mignon because, well, its always tender but never as flavorful as a rib eye. Not the case here - my husband's steak was delicious. (My guess is that they snuck a little butter on it while it was resting, but I can't be sure. Either way it was delish.) With that - baked potato (loaded, of course). Fantastic. And since it was my birthday we were treated to a slice of Sundance's famous mud pie. Ohhhh, most definitely worth the price of admission: Coffee ice cream on a chocolate crust with whipped cream and hot fudge. The service was superb and the food was amazing. And we even had leftovers that we could bring home and share with our pups (lucky dogs). If you're looking for a great steakhouse with amazing food, friendly staff, and a warm and inviting ambiance, Sundance is a go-to.

Let's start with the ambiance, the interior of the restaurant is dimly lit and sectioned off so it doesn't feel packed and yet every table is full. Plenty of room for a lot of people in your party and yet intimate enough for 'date night'. The service is fast and efficient, very knowledgeable about the menu and able to accommodate subtle changes in the dishes. The food was exquisite, I ordered the 'house cut' prime rib with a side of veggies (carrots and broccoli which were cooked perfectly) and a side of creamed spinach (do it, I'm not a big creamed spinach guy, but this changed my mind!). The prime rib came out just like I ordered 'medium rare' , it was savory and very tender and expertly slow roasted. 10/10 will absolutely come here again!

Came here for NYE dinner with a friend. We both ordered the prime rib. I let the waitress know that I also wanted to order something to-go, but that I would tell her later in the evening. She insisted I tell her now and she'd take care of it, and so I did. We were quickly served bread, and our food followed shortly after. The bread comes with a side of butter and balsamic+oil. The prime rib and the accompanying side dishes were perfectly cooked. The prime rib paired with the au jus was *chef's kiss*. For dessert, I ordered the famous mud pie, while my friend ordered the crème brûlée. The mud pie was okay. I was disappointed there wasn't a thicker crust. It was essentially a large plate of ice cream with whipped cream and fudge. The creme brûlée was also okay. It was made with white chocolate and would've been more well-balanced if it came with more fruit. Now here is the kicker. We get the bill and notice the to-go order was not on it. I tell our waitress and she goes to get it fixed. Well, it turns out she completely forgot to place the order and by then, the kitchen had already closed down. This is why I initially said i would personally let her know about my to-go item later, but she insisted I tell her at the beginning. Aside from a simple apology, there was no other attempt at service recovery. That food was meant to be a NYE meal for someone who now had to ring in the new year on an empty stomach. Not to mention, by that hour, it was impossible for me to find an appropriate alternative elsewhere. The food is good, but the service leaves a lot to be desired. I will not be coming back a second time.

This is my #1 steakhouse! I love the food and I always have great service here. It's clean, a little bit on the dim side, but overall a great place to celebrate! It's not fancy but you can dress up or down when dining here. I'm in love with their prime rib. I think this is what won me over. Everything else is just icing on the cake. The parking lot is tiny and other people can't seem to park very well, so that's a downfall.

As always the meal, cocktails and service were outstanding! My favorite place on the peninsula! We always sit in the bar ! Ozzy makes the best lemon drops around! And our Hostess is amazing too! Thanks Sundance for another amazing night!

Very good time with my coworkers. The food was great, the service was amazing. Zero complaints! I got the filet with creamed spinach side. It was perfect :) def coming back

Sundance is like the local version of Lawry's for the Bay Area. They are known for their prime ribs and are located near Stanford. A local fav to go for business meals or special occasions. We ordered the Dungeness crab cakes (pretty good), hibachi ahi sashimi (just ok, not that great), sesame ginger ahi salad (decent), and prime rib (very good). The atmosphere is warm & homey with an old Western flare. I have always enjoyed coming here for a nice lunch. Highly recommend.

Honestly, the best steakhouse ive been to in a long time. The restaurant has a classic feel and old steakhouse decor with a fresh vibe. Drinks are on point and in perfect balance with the liquors. My wife loves the lavendar drink because it wasnt too sweet and my manhattan (with the ice stamped with a S) was perfect. And the drinks came out quick! The prime rib eye i ordered was cooked perfectly to my medium and my wifes filet was cooked a perfect medium rare. You can tell they were prime cuts, so tender. Ordered the marinated mushrooms as a side (Bomb!) So flavorful. Wines were a healthy pour. The dessert...omg. Had a butterscotch creme brule that was just the most perfect creme brule i could have asked for. Topped off my night with a delicious Glenfiddich 21. Ashley was the best! Always there when i needed her and took care of us all night. She got a good vibe. Definitly coming back!

1921 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA 94306 A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of dining at "Sundance Steakhouse" in Palo Alto, CA. The place is sort of like a sports bar and steakhouse in a fine dining atmosphere. The interior décor was dark mahogany, with dim lights, and sports memorabilia on the walls. This restaurant is 50 years old, and there's a feeling of history here. It's clearly a unique place. I went on Open Table and made a same day reservation for two at 4:30pm. I invited my Yelp Elite friend to share the experience with me. The cool thing about an early reservation is when you show up, the parking lot is empty. We were seated in a dining room with five other tables. Our server quickly arrived and introduced himself and asked for our drink orders. We were served warm bread in a basket. What did we order? - I ordered a bowl of Clam Chowder, Prime Rib, and Loaded Baked Potato. - My friend had Wedge Salad, NY Strip Steak, and Baked Potato. The only negative thing about the whole evening, was the long wait for our main course dishes to arrive. It took just over 30-minutes. Two other tables had the same situation.....long wait for food. But when it arrived....OMG! Tender and juicy prime rib! I asked for medium rare, it looked more rare. Good flavor and easy to eat. The loaded baked potato was buried in sour cream, chives, bacon and butter. I took some prime rib home, and it tasted better the next day! My friend said her NY Strip Steak had good flavor, but was a bit chewy. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Overall, an excellent first time experience! I will be back! They also serve seafood, desserts, wine and cocktails. https://www.sundancethesteakhouse.com/ "Sundance The Steakhouse" is considered fine dining. TIP: Make a reservation, get there early to grab a good parking spot.

We came here to celebrate our anniversary. Made a reservation through open table, which allows you to indicate if you're celebrating a special occasion. We don't often treat ourselves to a nice steak dinner, and Sundance did not disappoint. Dark paneling and low lights with vintage decor made it feel like we were in the lap of luxury. Because we've been on a non -processed food kick (Whole30), a steak house is a great place to eat clean. They're known for their prime rib, and it was delightful. I was reintroducing dairy so I also had the clam chowder, the steamed veggies with butter and a baked potato with butter and bacon. The chowder featured a tasty broth with lovely creamy potatoes. The baked potato was perfectly flaky so that the butter soaked right in. After packing up half our meals for leftovers, they surprised us with a complimentary mud pie dessert for our anniversary. If anything was better than the food, it was the service. Our waiter was charming and helpful, and the other staff were very attentive to our needs for water and boxes etc. the meal was more than we usually spend for a dinner out, but it was definitely worth it for a special occasion.

Sorry. The ratings were not properly recorded due to sticky fingers. The prime rib is always perfectly cooked and cut. We always enjoy the food and the service. The prime rib is comparable to House of Prime Rib. There are plenty of sides and portions. They don't have the Yorkshire pudding or puffy pasties to dip in the gravy. Lots is sports memorabilia displayed and has the English Tavern motif going on. Go in jeans or a suit. It's casual but an experience. Yelp Grading This is my rating system to help you gauge my rating. I feel it is a dis-service to over-inflate ratings. I don't want you to be disappointed with your experience. Ratings are based upon the kind of business and expectations. A business will be rated in consideration of its intended clients. A To-Go shop or hole-in-the-wall will be compared to like businesses and rated thus. Anything under three stars is not worth mentioning. Meh. *** stars - Good overall. Some aspects are above the notch: food, service, and/or ambiance. Worth your time. **** Stars - Exceptional, short of perfect. ***** Stars - Perfect in all aspects. Food/Product Quality, Service, and Ambiance

I was really excited to try this place for my boyfriend's birthday and it was OK. The restaurant has been here for a couple decades and is family owned. They're known for their prime rib. The service was great and attentive. The ambiance was family-friendly vibes with some people dressing formal and others casual. The food we got were: -Scallops: slightly cold on the inside, not sure if that was the intent or not. Garlic sauce was good! -Strawberry arugula salad: delicious -Prime rib: I was HONESTLY looking forward to this, but was really just OK :( It tasted bland even with the pairing of sauces...IDK if it's because I haven't tried prime rib in awhile or if I just got a bland one that night, but was slightly disappointed.

AAA food, AAA service, awesome ambiance !!! This place is a classic steakhouse in the best old ways. They specialise in prime rib which having tried I can say is some of the finest in the land. My companions had prawns with linguini and chicken Marsala and both dishes were fabulous !!! Succulent shrimp of a size and quantity that made the dish a value, and chicken that was expertly seasoned and so flavourful. Our server Tom was a prince of a fellow who attended our every request effortlessly- he was knowledgeable and friendly. I highly recommend Sundance for fancy dindins and nice dates...

I'm 5-starring this puppy for it's happy hour that runs from 4-6pm... super affordable and diverse options with great portions. Love the steakhouse mood. But be careful if they offer the "steak bites" - they were over $50 (albeit delicious). Great place to gather with the peeps and have a little fancy in your day!

(April 2024) Came to Sundance for my bf's birthday after many recommendations for special occasion dinners. It was a memorable experience - would come back for another occasion. The interior is cozy (feels like a high-end lodge), and staff are warm/welcoming and pay special care to attend to you. For two people ordering drinks, rib eye and prime rib, the total came out to 240$ including tip. The prime rib and sides were so flavorful, and so much - I took leftovers home and really enjoyed that the next day. All in all, would come back for another special occasion!

A mediocre steakhouse option in the Bay that's relatively affordable. Pricing wise, it's not as hefty compared to other steakhouses in the area, but I think it does lack in quality and service. In terms of the service, I felt like our server was just trying to get us in and out of the door as fast as possible, and didn't really contribute to a pleasant or friendly experience that you can find at other steakhouses. We were also a party of 5 and seated in a really tight/ cramped space where the table was meant for 4 but they added an extra chair in the way of traffic. That meant that our last party member was getting bumped by servers and other people walking past. We came here specifically to try their prime rib and it was good but the portion size in comparison to places like HOPR is lacking. There's a good array of appetizers and side selections and we also tried their steaks as well. Overall, I would skip out on the appetizers next time they weren't anything special (oysters, caesar salad, crab cakes) and instead try more of their sides. I really enjoyed the mashed potatoes and I like how 2 sides comes with the prime rib order.

I haven't been here for ages and decided to try this again. The bread was perfectly crusty and came with oil and vinegar and better. I can't resist crusty bread! Prawns tempura -- OMG the prawns were very tender and succulent . The batter is so light and perfectly crispy . Very well done! Caesar salad -- classic creamy Caesar dressing, evenly tossed so that every piece of lettuce was dressed. Delicious! I ordered the prime rib petite cut because the server said it's their specialty. It's tender and juicy, perfectly medium rare. My fiancé ordered the chicken Marsala. Chicken was pounded into thin filets and the sauce was awesome. My fiancé loved it Our server was also very friendly, sweet , and simply lovely!

I think it's mediocre at best. The apps were tasty, liked the clam chowder and crème brûlée. The filet mignon was supposed to be medium rare but it came out medium well. The server was happy to correct the mistake. I'm not sure I would return, it's one of those places where one visit is more than enough.

The staff is great here. I actually got hypnotized into sitting down at a table and eating because of the wait staff. There's something amazing about this place. This is one of those place where you want dessert even if you're full. Mmm I love the mud pie. It ain't no mid pie it's delicious mud pie. I guess that still sounds weird but yeah it's really tasty. The Irish coffees are really good here too. It's a classy place but also a casual place. It's a great place to watch sports also.

Parking for a 5:30 reservation on a Tuesday was convenient, as the lot had not yet filled. However, by the time we left, both the restaurant and the parking lot were packed. The lot is a tight squeeze. I thoroughly enjoyed everything we had: -Complimentary bread (thanks for the second serving!) - Red Wine: cute half-bottles available -Prime filet mignon with creamy spinach: perfectly cooked medium rare and well-sized, with some spinach leftover. I wish it had come out a bit faster, but I suppose that's their tactic to fill you up with bread. The sauce was excellent; I even dipped my vegetables in it. -Mud pie: birthday dessert with a lit candle on top -Crème brûlée The service was great, and they packed our to-go orders for us as well.

Old time steakhouse. Very comfortable and classy. Best prime rib. Cocktails are generous. Wine selection is good. Last but not least the staff is fantastic from walking in to the wait staff.

We went to Sundance to celebrate my husband's birthday, and this OG place did not disappoint. The vibe was lovely. The service and timing from our waitress, Ashley G., were outstanding. Complimentary freshly baked bread. Free mud pie (ice cream cake) dessert for the birthday boy. Both of our steaks were cooked and seasoned to perfection. The veggies were still crisp, and the garlic mashed potatoes were to die for. Their Ceasar salad was perfect with crisp romaine, perfect dressing and cheese ratio, anchovies, and crunchy (not hard) croutons. Lastly, their drinks were so good we had to get another round. This place is a solid choice for a nice night out. PS: Don't forget to grab some Andes chocolate on your way out.

My friend and I came here for dinner on a Friday evening. We had reservations and were seated within 5 minutes of arriving. Sundance has a classic steakhouse feel: dim lighting, leather booths, wood accents, you name it. Food: I ordered the strawberry arugula salad and the veggie plate. The salad was delicious. It was well dressed without being overdressed and flavorful. The veggie plate was a loaded baked potato (no bacon) and a side of sautéed veggies. The potato was gigantic. I thoroughly enjoyed it. The veggies were a good variety. I would order the plate again. I also tried some fries and mashed potatoes. Those were good. The complimentary bread service was a delight. It came with some butter as well as oil and balsamic vinegar. My friend ordered the filet mignon, and he said it was cooked to his preference (medium rare). Service: Our server was friendly and attentive. Our food did take longer than expected, but it was a busy Friday night so nothing alarming. TL;DR - classic steakhouse with good service and some good options for a vegetarian

Service is not up to par. We have been coming to the bar for the last few years. Some of the staff are great but others not. Originally it was fine, but service keeps sliding downhill. The one waitress we usually get seems preoccupied talking to other staff rather than checking in with us (we were waiting). Worse was when I asked about getting a burger, she just laughed at me. Just rude and unattentive.

Sundance the Steakhouse is always perfection. Old fashioned, just great service. Recommendations from the server, water refilled 3 or 4 times, took the finished plated away quickly. Classic 8oz rare prime rib with creamed spinach. We celebrated a birthday and the birthday mud pie was great! We were there 2.5 hours for a party of 5. The manager came to our table and made us an offer saying we didn't in any way have to accept it. We agreed it was time to leave, and he said again we didn't have to but since we did, he gave us a $50 gift card. That man knows what he is doing. Of course we will return again.

So I tend to be a bit more brutal on reviews of steakhouses than most places. Reason being is once you learn how to cook a good steak at home, you better bring it when I spend the money a steakhouse typically cost, You gotta nail the cook and bring something to the table I'm not going to get at home like a special seasoning, crust, or sauce, along with nailing the sides. To start, we got loaded potato skins. Not something I normally order, especially from a steakhouse, but we just got done talking about TGIFridays and how we used to go for drinks and apps. Anyways good potato skins, but a bit pricey for the portion, 4 pieces for I think $15? Prime Rib - Completely underwhelming. Ordered a medium rare 14oz and a friend got the 12oz medium. Looking at both, you really couldn't tell them apart from the cook for size. The only reason we knew whose was whose was because he asked for raw horseradish (I just assumed they were going to bring both to the table). The prime rib was red throughout and no curst at all at the edges. It looked like the prime rib was sous vide cooked and they forgot to sear it. the edges were generally unappealing. House of Prime RIb does a special seasoning crust, San Mateo prime does their blend on the crust, heck most do a salt crust. This had no crust at all. Broccoli and carrots - No frills. Cooked well, little seasoning. At least it comes with sides. This one always comes with it and the other you get to choose Creamed Spinach - This was the winner. We all agreed this was up there with one of the best, if not the best one we had. Other notes on entrees. A friend got the NY Steak and gave us a piece to try. This was a much better execution than the prime rib. It had a good crust, cooked right throughout, and god seasoning. I didn't try the sauce. His lobster came out undercooked and the waitress apologized saying she would get a new one. Well think she forgot because she got close to the table, remembered, and quickly ran off. The 2nd lobster they comped, but it was also overcooked and rubberly. Oh well at least it was free, but none of us would order the lobster again because of it. Mudpie - I can't remember the last time I had one. The waitress recommended it and we opted to try. This was the dessert to get for sure. The coffee ice cream was the perfect temperature. The toffee bits on top and bottom crust were so crunchy and tasty. That really elevated the dish. Would get again for sure. Notes for next trip - Skip the prime rib, get the NY or a ribeye. Definitely get the creamed spinach and mudpie dessert.

Can I be real.... I was expecting more for the price point. I was super excited for the award-winning prime rib but I was underwhelmed. The sides: mashed potatoes and vegetables were like honestly incredible, but the sides shouldn't upstage the meat! Key lime was fine, maybe a little too much gelatin for me. Sorry guys!! The inside vibe is nice at least.

Such a classy restaurant! Went for Valentine's Day lunch at 12:30 reservation time. We were right on time and hostess seated us with no wait time. Very cozy atmosphere and service with our waitress was excellent ( Allyssa). Everyone was very attentive and friendly. Excellent prime rib au jus sandwich and everything was just perfect. Don't know why we don't go there more often but that's going to change. Can't wait to go back for a prime rib or steak dinner. Same owners for long time and still the best ! Good job everyone!

Great steakhouse in the Peninsula. First time here and it did not disappoint. The food was excellent. Wanted to try a new place for steak and prime rib and this is the place lots of options and seafood. Honestly I thought this place is better than house of prime rib as the dry age prime rib was very tender and flavorful. Tried the New York steak and Ribeye and it was perfectly cooked and flavorful. Only thing I did not like is that everything is al carte so this can cost a lot more than house of prime rib. And there is no Yorkshire pudding with your prime rib that I miss here. The service was great and attentive. Only thing there is hardly windows so the place is a little dark. The clam chowder was perfect and tastes just like going to the pier to get some fresh chowder

Our server was Cash (he looks like Sam Rockwell), and he was SO nice. One of the best servers we've had, and we eat out at least once a week! The ambiance is very romantic with alot of character. We ordered the wagyu eggrolls, ahi tuna, Sundance salad, and the prime steak. Everything was delicious, but I'd probably skip the Sundance salad next time, and order the Strawberry feta cheese salad instead.

Prime rib at its finest. Most of food on its menu is delicious. Fabulous service, and the ambiance is nice and comforting. Price points is just about right. I would recommend this place a thousand times.

Award-winning Clam Chowder 4 creamy, medium flavorful Lobster Bisque 3 cream, sherry, no strong alcohol flavor, not flavorful Slow-roasted Prime Rib 4 tender, juicy, black steak sauce, medium flavorful Sautéed Sea Scallops 5 white wine garlic butter sauce, super fresh, juicy, creamy, medium flavorful

Food: friend and I shared the scallops and sashimi for appetizers, and prime filet mignon steak and ribeye steak for dinner. Topped it off with six layer chocolate cake. Amazing! Service: our server Jake was super attentive and made sure we had an excellent experience dining here. Ambiance: cozy, dim lighting, loved it.

Excellent food, top notch service in an elegant and classy environment. We had a family dinner here recently celebrating two birthdays and an anniversary. It was a very busy night, waited about 5-10 minutes with a 6PM reservation, our party of 10 was seated in the smaller back room which was prefect since four of us are children. We shared a Stanford platter (crab cakes, calamari and potato skins) and some oysters as starters with cocktails/wine. A few had salads and they even split a salad for son/daughter-in-law without being asked. Nice. Oysters were very fresh, the Caesar salad was tasty, crab cake was a bit mushy, all apps were well received. For the six adults we ordered two 12 oz. prime rib, one NY steak and three Chilean sea bass (fish of the day). All the main dishes were very well made but the Prime Rib clearly took the crown. Kids meals were PR, fried prawns and pasta etc. served with sides and ice-cream sundae as dessert which were amazing value for the price. The complimentary sour dough bread was so additive and the mud pies were much enjoyed as well. I also appreciated the fact that even with a large party there was no mandatory gratuity added on the bill which is quite rare these days. Our waiter Jason was excellent, very patient with the kids; attentive and pleasant the entire time. All of us very much enjoyed the meal and the experience, can't wait to go back.

I have nothing but good things to say about Sundance The Steakhouse. This has become my favorite restaurant due to the ambience, the stellar service, and the amazing food and drinks. It's a classic Steakhouse that has a very welcoming feeling as you walk through the door. I like the dark wood, booths, candles, and the decor. It's reminiscent of the real classic steakhouses of years ago, yet not dated. For a restaurant to stay in business for 50 years should be a testament to its ability to provide fine meals that keeps people coming back. Sundance is known for its prime rib which they are famous for,, but their steaks are outstanding as well. I have yet to try the seafood which I really want to do, but I can't say no to that prime rib, and my girlfriend loves her double cut filet mignon. We walk away always very happy and satisfied, which ensures that we will continue to return. We've gotten to know some of the staff fairly well, and it's always welcoming to be greeted by them with a smile knowing they are anxiously awaiting to serve us. Did I mention they make Top Notch cocktails?

Had a delectable prime rib dinner with my behbeh on Sunday evening 6:15pm. They only had bar seating available when i booked reservations but it was still nice. Happy we were early enough for prime rib available this time as last time they had run out when we ate around 8pm. Enjoyed a split caesar salad to start and bowl of clam chowder, i really like their caesar salad here, comes with a lemon. The chowder has lots of big pieces of potatoes. I had the lavender bees knees as a cocktail and enjoyed it a lot. Had two. This was my first time trying prime rib and i enjoyed my petit cut. It is very soft and juicy and i liked the 2 sauces u can dip it in. One is darker and one is horseradish. I liked the carrot and broccoli and the loaded potato. I always like the ambiance here and the service, feels very homey. My bf really likes the ribeye here more than the prime rib tho- thats what he said said so we will prob be back for that tho i liked the prime rib alot and would be back for it.

One of the best steakhouses in the SF Peninsula. I came here with family and greeted by professional and attentive staff. I ordered the ribeye steak and it was perfectly made; medium rare with sides. It's not on the menu. it's worth asking to get the truffle fries. This place falls a bit behind on their sides. I got a loaded potato (good) with fresh steamed vegetables (avoid). Drink selection is great. Parking might be tough if you're going prime time. Great spot to bring clients, celebrating life events or grabbing a steak with friends/family.

We had dinner reservations and got seated right away in a cozy booth. Bread and drinks came out quickly. Waiter was very friendly and helpful with recommendations. Since it was my first time there, I ordered the prime rib, medium well. My boyfriend has been many times and got the sea bass (which he would get again). Food was excellent, so filling with the included sides! Because I chose the standard cut, instead of petite cut prime rib, I had yummy leftovers the next day. Enjoyed the complimentary birthday dessert - mud pie!

Wow, what a wonderful dinner we four enjoyed one day before Valentine's Day. My husband enjoyed a petite fillet mignon with baked potato and creamed spinach. I ordered the blackened swordfish and loved every bite. Our dessert was the crème brûlée--- what a delicious treat. We enjoyed dining in a cozy booth. Would love to return soon for a special occasion.

Came here to celebrate me and my dad's birthday with the family. The parking lot is small, so before you head over, give yourself a bit of time to look for street parking nearby. The entire family decided to order the house speciality slow-roasted prime rib with their own choice of side. I thought the meat was good for what it's worth. Could've been a little better, but it tasted so good with the creamed spinach. That side was My favorite over the loaded potato and mashed potatoes. But the real star of the show was the Famous Sundance Mud Pie they brought out for our birthdays. Omgosh that was so delicious.... We practically finished both cakes. It was just too good. I would definitely come back here for another celebration.

Great steakhouse and fun atmosphere Food: we both got the prime rib and while it was good, it wasn't great. Kinda prefer house of prime ribs more but it wasn't terrible, just not as juicy. I got a side of mushrooms and it was alright. The most surprisingly tasty thing was the chocolate coffee? Cake they give us for my bf's birthday. I don't even like chocolate but that ice cream cake thing was GOOD Service: nice and fun. Really recommend making a reservation since a lot of people were trying to get a seat without one and it seemed like the bar was full

Saturday, November 9, 2024 - Our group of 4 went for dinner (with a reservation). We were promptly greeted upon entering. We confirmed the reservation and went to the bar for a drink. A couple of us ordered an old fashioned, and we were surprised that there was no cocktail cherry or orange peel. It was very good though. We then went to our reserved table, ordered calamari, and looked at the menu for entrées. Soon we placed orders and were informed that there was no more prime rib. The chicken marsala was pretty good. The rest of us ordered ribeyes, and we were very disappointed to be told that the cap was off of the ribeye meaning the ribeye was not served with the cap on it. Thankfully when they arrived the cap was in fact on the ribeyes.

Very intimate ambience and I believe would be a perfect place to bring your date here! Inside is very dim, and the dark wood interior gives off very vintage feels. We celebrated friend's birthday here and tried out the scallops, potato skin, prime rib, calamari and salad. The table is a bit small for a group of five, but we made it work! My favorites are definitely the potato skins, scallops and the prime rib. This place also allows flexibility of ordering a bigger ounce of prime rib (14oz, shareholder) and split into two plates with your desired choice of sides. I recommend getting the balsamic tomato as sides because the tangy vinegar on tomato helps to balance with your meat choice.

Came back to Sundance multiple times throughout these years and not a single time this place disappointed. Prime rib remains one of the best I have had anywhere, waiters are all professional and experienced, and I really like the vibe which is a little dark and compact yet not too loud which allows conversations within the table. Recently got to try their tomato mozzarella appetizer dish and it was delightful! Celebrated my birthday with my gf here recently and they gave us a big slice of tiramisu with a candle, also tasted delicious. I'm sure there will be many more times in the future I will be coming back for any kind of occasions!

My wife and two sons took me here to celebrate my birthday a few weeks ago. I have been going to Sundance since I was 18 years old (and now turned 46). This is a great restaurant with an fantastic ambience and not over the top "snootiness" that you find in other higher priced Silicon Valley restaurants. The front staff and the wait staff was very kind, personable, and very helpful. I wanted to finally take the time to review this restaurant because it was a memorable birthday and they did treat us right. I am giving this review a "4" only because our food took over 45 minutes to come which was due to their kitchen being overwhelmed. I called them out on this and they apologized profusely but it was due to the kitchen being overwhelmed. With that said, my family loved the food, here is what we got: Appetizers - Truffle Fries: My family ordered this for the table as a way to get the evening started and the fries were cooked to perfection and the hint of truffle flavoring was just enough to want more. Mains - Prime Rib (12 Oz): I had the 12 oz prime rib with the seasonable vegitables and a side (more on that later). The prime rib was cooked EXACTLY as I had requested (see pic). It tasted very good and was seasoned to perfection. - Filet Mignon (small): My two sons (7 and 13) each had one and well it was so good that there was literally only "mmmm" after each bite they took. - Blackened Sword Fish: My wife ordered this and she said the fish was very tasty and seasoned really well. Sides: - Mashed Potatoes: Both my sons ordered the mashed potatoes and I had a taste and I have to say these mashed potatoes were in my top 5 all time best ones. - Sauteed Spinach: My wife and I ordered this with our meal and we both loved the sauteed spinach. It had been about 6 years since my last visit and I forgot how bit the portions are and how tasty the sides are. This sauteed spinach was perfect in every way (i.e. - most places put too much salt or too much cream but NOT at Sundance). Desert: - They gave me a slice of their Mud Pie with a candle to celebrate my birthday...nice touch - I got a slice of Key Lime Pie to go. The Key Lime Pie was TO DIE FOR.