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Sundance The Steakhouse, Palo Alto, CA

Sundance The Steakhouse

4.8
4.8
5484 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 57 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
Since its opening in 1974, prime steaks and martinis have never gone out of style at this Palo Alto institution. The atmosphere is very clubby with fireplaces, dark wood, sports memorabilia and plush leather booths tucked into the many nooks throughout the dining room. Famous for their slow-roasted prime rib & hand-cut U.S.D.A Prime Steaks, they also offer fresh seafood, cold water lobster tail & succulent shellfish. The 20 oz. Bone-In Rib eye Steak is the Boss’ Favorite while the Double Cut Filet Mignon runs a close second. Sundance is respected for serving the best food money can buy coupled with value & simplicity – a welcome relief for serious food & steak aficionados. The menu is supported by an award-winning wine list that features over 400 selections focusing on highly allocated Napa Valley Cabernets. Exceptional ratings & numerous restaurant awards rank Sundance the Steakhouse as a true dining destination.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 321-6798
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Alfredo Flores
  • Private party facilities
    Sundance The Steakhouse offers three distinct dining areas that can be reserved for semi private events. Please refer to our web site for additional information and booking policies.
  • Neighbourhood
    Palo Alto
  • Cross Street
    Stanford Ave.
  • Parking details
    Additional parking is available on Stanford Avenue & across the street on the El Camino Real.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,484 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Steakhouse

  • Peninsula

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sundance The Steakhouse is renowned for its "amazing steaks" and "impeccable service." Diners rave about the "fantastic prime rib" and cozy ambiance. Though some noted occasional service hiccups, the restaurant consistently delivers a "spectacular experience" with "delicious food" perfect for "special occasions." A true Bay Area gem!

5,484 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience tonight on Christmas Eve was outstanding! We haven’t had service and food this amazing in years! Tanner helped with the booking by finding an earlier time. The hostesses were friendly and looked so polished on this special occasion. Then Tommy our waiter was next level pro. He was sheer perfection. The other table staff were attentive and amazing. We have found our new special occasion spot.

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  2. Jennifer

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Besides the food being the best around…prime rib truly melts in your mouth …the employees there are such great human beings! This was my mom's and my favorite restaurant. This was my first time dining without her. But instead of a sad night, my waiter, Ashely, and the staff went above and beyond for me when I came in on one of their busiest nights to honor my late mother and best friend. The compassion and kindness Ashely and her manager Peter showed me was unbelievable!! They are wonderful human beings and showed me that there are still wonderful people in the world.

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  3. Sean

    Seattle

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food and great service. And the bartender is also accommodating and professional.

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  4. Darcy

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Busy pre-Christmas lunch. Waiter was great. All the food was tasty. Mud Pie was delicious as always.

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  5. Fred

    VIP

    San Francisco

    141 reviews

    5.0

    141 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time for lunch at Sundance and certainly not the last. Menu was great, food outstanding and service impeccable. New first choice for lunch.

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  6. jill

    VIP

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I would put low-wattage bulbs in the lights for a friendlier light. The lights were too bright.

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  7. Tracy

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent choice of American Dishes with a focus on steaks and prime ribs. Exciting, clubby and busy atmosphere with highly experienced waiters providing excellent service. Top notch seafood food options offered along with the their beef specialties. Lunch menu contains the best roast beef sandwich I have ever experienced.

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  8. Cornelius

    VIP

    New York City

    24 reviews

    2.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Unsatisfactory reception and service. Salad & Steak ok - sides need some more flavor. Surprisingly unsatisfactory reception - Maître D’ completely ignored us and was more occupied talking with the hostesses about balancing table workload than being welcoming. He and the hostesses left us standing without update for a long time. Choice of seating area is either a room with highly uncomfortable booths that is way too dark; or high top tables with TV screens. Disappointing.

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  9. V bruce

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've been going to Sundance for many years. It is a great place for special occasions as well as a place to have a great meal. The waiters are warm and friendly and the service is excellent. If you like steak, lobster or prime-rib this is the place for you. The clam chowder is spectacularly good as is my favorite, the wedge salad. The bread is always served warm and they make a superb bloody mary. The food is so good that it is no wonder that it is hard to find a place to park! If you haven't been there you are missing a peninsula treasure.

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  10. Stacey

    VIP

    San Francisco

    67 reviews

    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect experience! Great old-school steakhouse with amazing meats and FABULOUS fish options! I had the swordfish and it was spectacular. My friend had the scallops which she said were also delicious (and don't miss the mashed potatoes). Our waiter (Jeff) was happy, engaged, always there when we needed him and full of holiday cheer! Love this place -- an icon in the community. AND packed so make reservations and eat early if you can!

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FAQs

Sundance The Steakhouse offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Sundance The Steakhouse also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 321-6798.

Sundance The Steakhouse is rated 4.8 stars by 5484 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 57 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sundance The Steakhouse

1921 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Stanford Ave.
  • Neighbourhood
    Palo Alto
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Additional parking is available on Stanford Avenue & across the street on the El Camino Real.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Alfredo Flores
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (650) 321-6798
  • Private party facilities
    Sundance The Steakhouse offers three distinct dining areas that can be reserved for semi private events. Please refer to our web site for additional information and booking policies.
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