Best Restaurants with Private Rooms in Portola Valley

Awesome experience! The venue is fantastic, great service and delicious food!

Exceptional Dining Experience! Amazing! This was my first time at Arya, and I made a reservation to celebrate my daughter's 22nd birthday. From start to finish, the experience exceeded our expectations. The food was absolutely extraordinary—each dish was perfectly prepared and bursting with flavor. Our server, Arturo, was fantastic—kind, courteous, and professional. He provided excellent recommendations, guiding us through the appetizers, main courses, and drinks, all of which were outstanding. My daughter and her friend couldn’t stop raving about how incredible the restaurant was, and they even complimented me on finding such a fantastic steakhouse! We had a wonderful time, and I will definitely be returning. Highly recommend Arya for a special occasion or a top-tier dining experience!

We were seated immediately and service throughout our lunch was impeccable. We started with Champagne recommeneded by the sommelier and it was wonderful. The prix fixe menu offered a good variety of selections. We both opted for the beet and pistachio salad, which was an excellent combination of red and yellow beets, a few mandarin orange segments and a small scoop of goat cheese with a crust of pistachios. My seatmate had the striped bass and found it delicious. I had the crab risotto which was perfect—good chunks of crab and creamy risotto. Dessert was beignets for me and a complimentary birthday cake and ice cream bon bon with candle for my seat mate. To round things out, a Champagne by the glass and an espresso. Woodside Pub must also be complimented for the ambience. The room was elegant without being pretentious or overwrought. And the lighting was perfect - not too bright or too dark, just right to flatter but far from the harsh lighting found in some establishments.

Best margaritas anywhere in the Bay Area! Food is delicious and affordable. Servers are super friendly and welcoming. This is a go-to for us on a Friday or Saturday night. Good deals for happy hour if we can make it early enough.

One of our absolute favorites from the food, to the ambience, to the wonderful staff. A true gem.