Aaron M.
12/8/2025
It's got be hard to have a successful high end restaurant on Cal Ave given the demise of Baume and another place or two. Palo Alto is a wealthy town, but it's not huge, and there must be a...
Protégé
$$$$
Closed
(531)
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250 S California Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Protégé is an upscale-casual, Michelin-starred restaurant featuring New American cuisine and a comprehensive wine & spirits program. The vision of Master Sommelier, Dennis Kelly and Chef Anthony Secviar, Protégé brings the attention to detail found in the finest restaurants to a casual setting in Palo Alto, California. Protégé offers two distinct dining experiences: the Lounge and the Dining Room. The Lounge offers an à la carte menu in a casual atmosphere—anchored by our 10-seat bar. The Dining Room features a 7-course tasting menu in a comfortable and intimate setting.
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4.5531 reviews
Jenny L.
11/13/2025
I don't know why it took me so long to try this place when I used to live 2 blocks away, but I finally tried this restaurant and was blown away by the quality and presentation of the food. The egg...
Lorrie M.
11/7/2025
Got to dine at Protege finally with some friends and the food did not disappoint. I think price wise these Michelin restaurants are starting to get really high up there, so you have to really be...
Joyce L.
10/12/2025
Service alone was worthy of the Michelin star this elegant yet non-stuffy restaurant boasts (the amazingly accommodating staff even charged my dying cell phone battery while I ate dessert!), but...
Lukas S.
11/5/2025
Came here for anniversary, my wife is into fine dining and she's been looking forward to this. Very pleasant staff, nice cozy dining room. A great soundtrack with a mix of recent and not so recent...
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