Dinah’s Poolside Restaurant Palo Alto
Outdoor Dining Palo Alto
At Dinah's Poolside Restaurant, savor delicious farm to table meals and your favorite cocktail in a relaxed and intimate dining setting overlooking the hotel’s outdoor pool. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Dinah's is brimming with natural light through floor-to-ceiling windows, this bright, fresh restaurant has earned a spot among Palo Alto's best for its hearty breakfast, enticing lunch specialties and a local's choice on the weekends. In the evening, Chef Gerardo Naranjo elevates the experience with classic steak and seafood dishes complete with a full bar and local craft beers on tap. Dinah's Poolside Restaurant is open 7 days a week.
Breakfast: 7:00am to 2:00pm | Lunch: 11:00am - 2:00pm I Limited Dinner 2:00pm-4:00pm (Daily)
Happy Hour 3:00pm-6:00pm (Monday-Friday)
Dinner: 4:00pm-9:00pm (Sunday-Thursday) I Dinner 4:00pm-10:00pm (Friday-Saturday)
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HOLIDAY HOURS:
Thursday November 23, 2023: 7:00am - 2:00pm
Thursday December 21, 2023- CLOSED from 2:00pm-6:00pm for a Private Event
Sunday December 24, 2023: 7:00am - 2:00pm
Monday December 25, 2023: CLOSED
Sunday December 31, 2023: 7:00am - 2:00pm
Monday January 1, 2024: 7:00am - 9:00pm
Breakfast/Lunch Menu
Consuming raw or under cooked meats, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness 10% discount for senior citizens upon request
Breakfast
Corned Beef Hash and Eggs | 18
Russet potato hash, corned beef, peppers, onions, parsley, two eggs any style
Continental Breakfast | 14
Greek yogurt-honey, granola muffin, and fresh fruit
American | 15
2 eggs*, 2 bacon, 2 sausage, toast, choice of hash browns or fruit
Canadian Benedict | 15
Poached eggs, Canadian bacon, hollandaise, choice of hash browns or fruit
Pancakes | 14
Three pancakes, real maple syrup, butter, choice of bacon, sausage, or ham
Sourdough French Toast | 15
Orange zest and vanilla bean crème anglaise, seasonal fruit
The California Omelette* | 16
Bacon, cheddar, avocado, tomatoes, crème fraiche, toast, choice of hash browns or fruit
The Boss Omelette* | 16
Mushrooms, spinach, onions, swiss, toast, choice of hash browns or fruit
Pancho Villa* | 16
Chorizo, cheddar, pico de gallo, guacamole, queso fresco
Breakfast Burrito* | 16
Eggs, flour tortilla, pico de gallo, bacon, black beans, cheddar cheese, avocado crème, choice of hash browns or fruit
Chilaquiles | 16
Corn tortilla, guajillo pepper sauce, onions, eggs, pulled pork
Oatmeal | 12
Black currants, brown sugar
*Substitute Eggs with Egg Whites +2
Starters
Fried Calamari | 15
Chipotle aioli, parmesan, lemon
Chips and Guacamole | 10
Corn tortilla chips, house made salsa and guacamole
Chicken Wings | 13
Korean chili, lime, sesame
Charred Brussels Sprouts | 10
Soy and sherry emulsion, furikake, jalapeno
Baby Back Ribs | 16
Dinah's BBQ sauce, mango relish, sesame seeds
Sriracha Popcorn Chicken | 16
Marinated chicken with sriacha sauce, sesame seeds, green onion, pickeled red jalapenos and sliced garlic
Soups & Salads
Clam Chowder | 12
New England style littleneck clams, potatoes, smoked bacon, garlic bread
Soup of the Day | 12
Seasonal vegetable soup
The Claudia Cobb Salad | 21
Romaine lettuce, tomato, egg, blue cheese, bacon, avocado, grilled chicken, ranch dressing
Beets and Citrus Salad | 21
With Prawns, goat cheese, orange segments, fennel, mizuna, hazelnuts, orange vinaigrette
Caesar Salad | 14
Romaine lettuce, parmesan, lemon garlic dressing
Dinah's Salad | 14
mixed greens, bacon, goat cheese, roasted grapes, hazelnuts, sherry vinaigrette
**Add organic chicken breast, salmon or prawns to any Salad +8
Lunch
Mushroom Quesadilla | 18
With roasted mushrooms, cremini, maitake, porcini powder, mozzarella on a wheat flour tortilla, avocado cream, pico de gallo, greens salad or fruit
California Turkey Sandwich | 16
house-roasted turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, aioli, sourdough
Vegetarian Caprese Sandwich | 15
Giabatta roll, grilled eggplant, petters, zucchini, tomatoes, balsamic onion, basil pesto, mozzarella
Wagyu Burger | 18
Natural domestic wagyu patty, onions, lettuce, tomato,pickles, jack cheese, sesame bun
The Reuben | 18
Corned beef, gruyere, Russian dressing, sauerkraut, rye bread
White Albacore Tuna Melt | 14
tomato, cheddar, wheat bread
Impossible Burger | 18
Patty made from plant-based proteins, sesame bun, teryiaki grilled pineapple and coleslaw
Fish N' Chips | 22
Local Rock cod, beer battered, house made tartar sauce, coleslaw, fries
Dinah's Fried Chicken | 21
Free range chicken breast, Brentwood corn fritters, seasonal vegetables and honey
Side Dishes
Greek Yogurt and Berries Parfait | 11
wildflower honey, granola, berries
Hashbrowns | 4
Bacon | 6
Sausage | 5
Guacamole | 4
Salsa | 3
Pico de Gallo | 3
Blueberry Compote | 4
Mixed Berries and Fruit | 6
Dinner Menu
(gf) gluten free | (v) vegetarian | (vv) vegan | * inspired by Dinah's Shack
Consuming raw or under cooked meats, poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness 10% discount for senior citizens upon request
Starters
Chips-Salsa and Guacamole (gf) | 10
guacamole – salsa - corn tortilla chips
Truffle Fries (v) | 10
shoestring potatoes - truffle oil - parmesan
Mushroom Quesadilla (v) I 16
With roasted mushrooms, cremini, maitake, porcini avacado cream, pico de gallo
Chicken Wings | 13
Korean chili - lime – sesame
Fried Calamari | 15
chipotle aioli - parmesan - lemon
Corn Fritters (vv) | 8
corn-green onion fritters, honey, cayenne
Baby Back Ribs (gf) | 16
dinah's bbq sauce - mango relish - benne seeds
Brussels Sprouts (vv) | 10
soy and sherry emulsion - jalapeno - shallots
Sriracha Popcorn Chicken | 12
Marinated chicken with sriracha sauce, sesame seeds, green onion, pickeled jalapenos and sliced garlic
Salads & Soups
Clam Chowder | 12
New England style little neck clams - potatoes - nueskes smoked bacon
Dinah's Salad (gf) (vegan option, no bacon) (vv) | 14
mixed greens - bacon - goat cheese - roasted grapes - hazelnuts - sherry vinaigrette
Caesar Salad (gf) (optional) | 14
hearts of romaine - parmesan - lemon - garlic dressing
The Claudia Cobb Salad (gf) | 20
with grilled chicken - sweet gem lettuce - bacon - bleu cheese - egg - avocado - ranch dressing
Roasted Beets and Citrus Salad* (gf) | 20
With goat cheese, orange segments, fennel, mizuna, prawns, hazelnuts orange vinaigrette
~Add Organic Chicken Breast, Salmon, or Prawns to Any Salad ~+8
Entrées
Artichoke and Spinach Ravioli | 22
with garlic- lemon- cream- white wine- artichikes- toy box tomatoes- pesto- fresh basil
Impossible Bolognese And Potato Gnocchi (vv) | 20
potato gnocchi - impossible bolognese sauce - parmesan cheese - herbs
Impossible Burger (v) | 18
a patty made entirely from wheat proteins with texture and delicious taste of the burger you know. Served on sesame bun with teriyaki grilled pineapple and coleslaw. Choice of shoestring fries or fruit
Dinah's Fried Chicken * | 21
free range chicken breast - Brentwood corn fritters - seasonal vegetables - honey
Traditional Fish N' Chips | 22
local rock cod - lemon - house-made tartar sauce - shoestring fries - Coleslaw
Seafood Risotto, Paella Flavors (gf) | 30
saffron risotto with tomatoes - chorizo - peas - roasted peppers - rock cod - prawns - clams
Pan Roasted Salmon (gf) | 32
with polenta - summer corn succotash - corn puree - bell pepper puree
Imperial Wagyu Burger | 18
natural domestic wagyu patty - onions - lettuce - tomato - pickles - jack cheese - sesame bun-served with fries, fruit, or mixed greens
Spaghetti & Meatballs * | 20
certified angus beef brisket blend - California San Marzano style tomato sauce - breadcrumbs - parmesan
Meatloaf* | 22
certified angus beef brisket blend - seasonal vegetables - mashed potatoes - tomato crust
Steak Frites | 32
8 oz. certified angus beef New York steak - herb steak fries - peppercorn sauce - mixed green salad
Petite Filet | 41
certified angus beef - wild mushroom & potato croquette - spinach - gorgonzola sauce
Bbq Half Rack Ribs | 26
coleslaw - fries - homemade - BBQ sauce - mango relish
Drinks Menu
Non Alcoholic
Soda*| 5
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Root Beer, Ginger Ale
Bottled Water| 5/8
Panna Still 500ml/ Panna Still 1000ml
Sparkling Water| 5
Pellegrino
Hand Squeezed Orange Juice SM/LG | 5/8
Juice | 4
Apple, Cranberry, Grapefruit, Tomato
Milk | 4
Peet's Coffee* | 5
Iced Tea* | 5
Hot Tea* | 4
*Complimentary Refills
Bottled Beer
Imports | 7
Corona, Pacifico, Sapporo, Carlsberg
Domestic | 6
Budweiser, Bud Light, Anchor Steam, Lagunitas IPA
Non-Alcoholic | 6
Heineken
Draft Beer
Modelo | 9
Lager
Sierra Nevada | 9
Pale Ale
Blue Moon | 9
Belgian White
New Belgium VooDoo | 9
Juicy Haze IPA
Signature Cocktails
Trader Vic's Classic Mai Tai | 14
Rum, Dark Rum, Orange Curacao, Lime Juice
Grand Cadillac Margarita | 14
Hornitos Reposado, Cointreau, Sweet and Sour, Lime Juice, Grand Marnier
Fresh Mimosa | 13
Fresh-squeezed Orange Juice, Sparkling Wine
Dinah's Bloody Mary | 13
Vodka, House Made Bloody Mary Mix
Long Island Icea Tea | 14
Rum, Vodka, Gin, Tequila, Triple Sec, Simple Syrup, Lemon Juice, Coke
Elderflower & Gin | 16
Empress Gin, Elderflower Liquor, Lemon Juice
Red Wine
-By the glass or bottle-
Canyon Road | 11/42
2019 Pinot Noir, Sonoma CA
2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma CA
St. Francis| 14/52
2019 Pinot Noir, Sonoma, CA
Fess Parker | 18/68
2018 Syrah, Santa Barbara CA
Tapiz | 14/52
2018 Malbec, Uco Valley, Argentina
Justin | 18/68
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, CA
Balletto | 15/54
2020 Zinfandel, Russian River Valley
St. Francis| 12/46
2019 Merlot Sonoma, CA
Silver Oaks| 150
2015 Cabernet, Alexander Valley, CA
White Wine & Rose
-By the glass or bottle-
Canyon Road | 11/42
2020 Chardonnay, Sonoma CA
2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma CA
Balletto | 11/42
2021 Pinot Gris, Russian River Valley
2021 Gewurztraminer, Russian River Valley
Markham | 13/52
2017 Chardonnay, Napa Valley, CA
Kim Crawford | 11/40
2018 Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
-By the bottle only-
Silver Oak | 150
2015 Cabernet, Alexander Valley CA
-Sparkling Wine or Rose, by the glass or bottle-
Avissi | 10/38
Prosecco, Italy
Opera Prima | 10/38
Brut Sparkling Wine, Spain
Le Grande Courtage (187ML)| 8
Brut Grande Cuvee, France
Daou | 13/52
Rose, Paso Robles, CA
Dessert & After Dinner Drinks
Dessert
Tiramisu | 9
Mascarpone Cheese, Cocoa Powder, Ladyfingers soaked in coffee and Italian liquor
Brownie Sundae | 9
Ghirardelli Chocolate, Vanilla Ice Cream, Whipped Cream
Vanilla Cheesecake | 9
Graham Cracker Crust, Seasonal Fruit Compote
Seasonal Sorbet | 8
Single Scoop (Mango)
Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream | 8
Single Scoop
Chocolate Lava Cake (Dinner Only)| 10
Banana, Raspberry, Ice Cream
After Dinner Drinks
Fonseca | 15
Bin 27 Reserve Port, Portugal
Beni Di Batasiolo I 12
2020 Moscato, Piedmont Italy
Baileys and Coffee I 12
Twenty-year-old Tawny, Portugal
Coffee Martini I 13
Vodka, Kahlua, Peet's Coffee
Coffee | 4
Peet's Coffee
Hot Tea | 4
Numi Organic Tea's