4.6 – 1,248 reviews $$ • Gastropub
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The REFUGE thrives in the quiet, unassuming towns of San Carlos, CA and Menlo Park, CA where the hand-carved, ultra tender, boldly flavored navel pastrami sends shockwaves throughout the gastronomic consciousness of patrons who call it “the greatest this planet will see in some time.” If that wasn’t enough, the REFUGE boasts the world’s best Belgian and Craft Beer on draught (18 in San Carlos and 24 in Menlo Park) in the Bay Area, with many more by bottle. Since 2008, the REFUGE has been providing protection for many East Coast favorites. But wait, just for good measure, we grind our own blend of hamburger on a daily basis as well as procure our own Ribeye Blend for our Authentic CheeseSteaks.
Cheery gastropub is favored for pastrami sandwiches & other meaty eats chased with Belgian brews.
Service Options: Dine-in · Takeout · No-contact delivery
Health and Safety: Mask required · Staff wear masks · Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits ·
Hours
| Thursday | 12–8PM |
| Friday | 12–8PM |
| Saturday | 12–8PM |
| Sunday | 12–6PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12–8PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address:
1143 Crane St, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650) 319-8197
Website: http://www.refugesc.com/
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Review Summary
Brendan Floyd
Tasty food, great beer, and solid service.
Samir Jain
They have good salads and lettuce wrap options for the gluten sensitive
Kristin Chen
There is ample bar seating and a great selection of beers (and beer flights!).
Kenneth Anto
The pastrami is brilliant. I took a half pound home with me. The toasted slaw with the pastrami and coleslaw (I am not a big fan of cheese so I asked them to skip the Swiss) was simple but a pure delight. I’ve only been in the bay area for a very very short time, but in that time this sandwich is the best thing I’ve eaten. The Menlo park location is also in a cute and quiet location. At least it was on the Sunday I visited. I’ll be visiting again and often.
Junior V.
Amazing food!! The pastrami is perfectly made. The bread pudding was moist and just delicious. The service was great and the food was ready quickly. You must have the Ohio burger!! Oh! Dont forget the goofy fries.
Brendan
Great bar and eatery located in downtown Menlo Park located in a safe and quiet street. Huge shoutout to the selection of authentic European beers, the service, and the trendy food offerings. Worth checking out for a quiet Saturday or Sunday afternoon with good beer and food. Great vibe. The selection of beer here is second to none.[The Location]The spot here is great, located near Santa Cruz Ave in Menlo Park. It’s on a quiet side street surrounded by banks, a few small businesses, and lots of trees. They have outdoor seating and since the street is quiet, it’s a great experience. Menlo Park is super safe and we loved it.[The Food and Drink]Their pastrami sandwich is their best and most popular offering. They offer many sandwiches, snacks, fries, and other upscaled typical American Gastropup offerings. Heavy emphasis on quality and diversity of selection. We were especially impressed with the offerings of beer! They have literally everything you can think of. They have a ton of European beers and one step inside the restaurant will show you they take pride in history and variety.[The Service]The service was great too. They were super friendly, fast to help us, and answer any questions. We were impressed.Definitely recommend visiting this spot!
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