Tamarine Restaurant

4.8 (1990)

$50 and over

Vietnamese

546 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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Tamarine Restaurant

4.8

$50 and over

Vietnamese

Palo Alto

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2 people

3 Nov 2026

19:00

Booked 77 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Neighbourhood gem

Embark on a culinary journey through Southeast Asia at Tamarine. Nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley, this upscale restaurant offers a refined take on Vietnamese cuisine, served in a peaceful white-table setting. Helmed by Chef Tammy Huynh, Tamarine's menu features an exquisite selection of entrees, soups, salads and signature dishes cooked with the freshest Asian ingredients.

Get your taste buds racing with some shrimp spring rolls before diving into a delicious entrée of crisp-fried whole Mediterranean striped bass served with a sambal shellfish sauce. Complement it with a specialty cocktail, made using traditional ingredients. Visit the bar between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. and enjoy great Happy Hour discounts. In addition to its elegant dining room, Tamarine also offers semi-private and private dining areas for guests who prefer a little more intimacy or wish to host a company dinner. The restaurant's elegant setting makes it an ideal pick for an after-hours cocktail.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Vietnamese, Asian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Thu 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Contact
(650) 325-8500
Website
https://www.tamarinerestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Tammy Huynh
Catering
We provide flexible catering options, ranging from simple deliveries to fully staffed events. Menus are customizable and accommodate a wide range of allergies and dietary restrictions. More than just food, Tamarine offers bar and wine service, including our full range of house specialty cocktails.
Private party facilities
To experience Tamarine in a private setting, the restaurant is pleased to offer three elegant private dining options that can seat from 10 to 155 guests.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
546 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Area
Palo Alto
Cross Street
Tasso & Webster
Parking Details
public free parking directly behind building at the Cowper/Webster garage.
Additional
Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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Reviews

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4.8

(1990)

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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Tamarine Restaurant offers a sophisticated Vietnamese dining experience with "truly excellent service" and "creative, great taste" dishes. Guests praise its "exceptional food quality" and "welcoming atmosphere," making it "one of the best" in Palo Alto. Highlights include "shaking beef," "coconut tapioca," and a "spectacular menu" that accommodates dietary restrictions.

1,990 Reviews

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timothy Gold
San Francisco Bay Area25 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always terrific food. The service was exceptional, very gracious.
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Donald Gold
San Francisco Bay Area59 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always excellent. One of our top 5 Bay Area restaurants.
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Jidong
Hawaii3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very good food and service as always. Would be even better if there is more update on their menu.
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Cindy Gold
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and food. Have visited several times
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Donna
San Francisco Bay Area13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was fantastic. Service was a little slow to start but fine. We really enjoyed this restaurant! Good place to celebrate a birthday.
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Florence Gold
San Francisco Bay Area33 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve been to Tamarine several times, and it never disappoints. The food is consistently excellent, and we always have a wonderful time.
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Gal Gold
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
3.0
Dined on 18 October 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We love the food. Our server forgot to enter our side dishes so we got none. Expected more from such high end restaurant.
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David Gold
New York City12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tamarine has been our favorite restaurant in the area for decades. The spectacular menu and welcoming staff always ensure a wonderful meal. Don’t forget to take advantage of the excellent wine list, too!
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Rick
Hawaii20 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food! Had filet main course and ahi appetizer phenominal.
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Elena Gold
San Francisco Bay Area38 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our just married friends loved and I mean LOVED their dinner at Tamarind. The four of us have all sort of food restrictions and we all were able to find something yummy for appetizer, main course and dessert. They even have a gluten and dairy free dessert that is not just ice-cream or gelato. Service was exceptional, too. And our waiter congratulated our friends on getting married and added “Congratulations” message in chocolate to their dessert.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Vietnamese, Asian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Thu 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Contact
(650) 325-8500
Website
https://www.tamarinerestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Tammy Huynh
Catering
We provide flexible catering options, ranging from simple deliveries to fully staffed events. Menus are customizable and accommodate a wide range of allergies and dietary restrictions. More than just food, Tamarine offers bar and wine service, including our full range of house specialty cocktails.
Private party facilities
To experience Tamarine in a private setting, the restaurant is pleased to offer three elegant private dining options that can seat from 10 to 155 guests.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
546 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Area
Palo Alto
Cross Street
Tasso & Webster
Parking Details
public free parking directly behind building at the Cowper/Webster garage.
Additional
Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

FAQs

Tamarine Restaurant: Lunch Mon–Thu 11:30 am–2:30 pm; Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm; Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm. The bar also notes a Happy Hour around 5:00–6:00 pm.

Yes, Tamarine's elegant dining room and attentive service make it a popular choice for date night and special occasions.

Tamarine feels refined and casual-elegant, with a peaceful white-table dining room, a rotating art collection, and attentive, discreet service, a favourite for date nights and special occasions.

Guests report dog-friendly outdoor dining, dogs are welcome on the restaurant’s outdoor seating.

Yes, the outdoor seating/patio welcomes diners with dogs; reviewers specifically note dog-friendly outdoor dining.

Casual dress, comfortable, nothing formal required; many guests still treat Tamarine as a nice spot for date nights and celebrations.

Yes, Tamarine welcomes families: reviewers describe bringing toddlers and "foodie" kids, and staff accommodated family seating and reservation changes for family visits.

Tamarine is ideal at two moments: drop by the bar between 5 and 6 p.m. for Happy Hour discounts, or aim for a weekday lunch/afternoon when reviewers found the dining room mostly empty and calmer.

Tamarine features an elegant main dining room plus a bar and outdoor seating, and it also offers semi-private and private dining areas for more intimate gatherings.

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Tamarine Restaurant

4.8

$50 and over

Vietnamese

Palo Alto

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2 people

3 Nov 2026

19:00

Booked 77 times today

Tamarine Restaurant

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