The Mountain House

Welcome to The Mountain House, a hidden gem nestled in the redwood trees of Woodside, CA. This New American steakhouse offers a unique dining experience with a touch of romance and elegance. The restaurant boasts a variety of amenities, from outdoor seating to private dining options, making it ideal for intimate dinners or group gatherings.

One of the standout features of The Mountain House is its extensive menu, filled with shareable appetizers like House Pickled Vegetables and Crispy Buttermilk Chicken Biscuits. For those looking for a lighter option, the restaurant offers a selection of salads and soups, including the Golden Beet & Goat Cheese salad and the Wilted Spinach Salad.

Main courses at The Mountain House include Hand Cut Elk Strip Loin and Chickpea & Root Vegetable Tagine, catering to both meat lovers and vegetarians alike. The menu also features a range of gourmet burgers, such as the Bison Burger and Lamb & Bleu Cheese Burger, all served with a side of House Fries or Teriyaki Mushrooms.

To end your meal on a sweet note, indulge in decadent desserts like Vanilla Bread Pudding or Peach Melba. Pair your meal with a glass of wine or a craft cocktail from the full bar to complete your dining experience.

Customer reviews rave about the stunning ambiance of The Mountain House, with guests praising the attentive service and diverse menu options. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for a memorable dining experience, The Mountain House is sure to impress.

The Mountain House Menu

Location

Address: 13808 Skyline Blvd Woodside, CA 94062
Phone: (650) 851-8541

🕓 Work Hours
MON Closed
TUE Closed
WED 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
THU 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
FRI 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
SAT 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
SUN 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Business info

  • Takes Reservations
    Yes
  • Delivery
    No
  • Many Vegetarian Options
    Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible
    Yes
  • Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
  • Accepts Android Pay
    Yes
  • Accepts Apple Pay
    Yes
  • Accepts Cryptocurrency
    No
  • Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Romantic
    Yes
  • Moderate Noise
    Yes
  • Casual Dress
    Yes
  • Good for Groups
    Yes
  • Good for Dinner
    Yes
  • Private Lot Parking
    Yes
  • Waiter Service
    Yes
  • Free Wi-Fi
    Yes
  • Full Bar
    Yes
  • TV
    Yes
  • Open to All
    Yes
  • Offers Catering
    No
  • Not Good For Kids
    No
  • Happy Hour
    No
  • Dogs Not Allowed
    No
  • Heated Outdoor Seating
    No
  • Covered Outdoor Seating
    No
  • Private Dining
    No
  • Bike Parking
    Yes
  • Compostable containers available
    Yes

Last Reviews

  • Author: Mikala C.

    21 July 2024

    Came here for a birthday celebration dinner and had a wonderful time. The restaurant itself is surrounded by huge redwood trees and really feels like a cozy cabin in the woods. The staff are really friendly and professional. They gave us a free cheese puff appetizer, birthday cake, and pastries. And, the courses there were amazing! So many flavors and a beautiful presentation. It's very expensive but worth it for a special occasion. So grateful I could try it.

  • Author: Helen L.

    14 July 2024

    The location is among the redwoods. Romantic. Proposal worthy location. The service was great. They explain every time they serve a dish. I took a picture of the menu for my own reference. Parking lot has gnomes and big Foot keeping watch. This time, Irish cream decaf was ok. Compliments "little cheese balls" hollow inside. Their house sourdough was the best. Crunchy crust and spongy inside sourdough. Free first plate. 2nd plate will cost. Prixe fixed menu $84 includes First course, 2nd , dessert. Stuffed quail, salmon, galette with peach and almond for me. Eating mate had quail, rib eye (add $18), chocolate flourless cake (intense for the chocolateholic, so good). Ribeye was a huge plate, 20 oz. Pre cut. So tender. Meat comes from S F Meat Co, comes with best mash potato, asparagus, fried hash browns. All veggies seem to be organic, very flavorful. My Qual was stuffed, served with fresh corn on the side. Delish. Salmon comes with foamy dill cream. This was my favorite. Stunning presentation. Salmon crunchy top, perfect soft inside, topped with roe on top, cubes of potatoes and pearl cucumbers! It's such a refreshing combination. I would have licked the plate, but I didn't. The galette was crunchy outside and had fresh peaches. What a wonderful dinner among redwoods. This place is so special. Since we were celebrating our birthdays, they surprised us with compliments of brownie with ice cream. So generous of them with a candle. Thank you. I was stuffed like the quail.

  • Author: Doug B.

    13 July 2024

    Fantastic ambience in the woods surrounded by redwoods. It doesn't matter if it is foggy or sunny outside, this is a beautiful place, filled with hunting memorabilia, with a fantastic chef. When the evening is clear, the glass enclosed closed garden room is amazing place to eat dinner. On foggy nights the interior is gorgeous and a very warm and comforting enclosed space I have never eaten anything that was less than great at this restaurant. From the San Mateo area, this restaurant is less than 30 minutes away and feels like you are completely in a different geographical area. Wonderful place. Recently moved to a fixed price menu which is expensive, but still with reason by Bay Area standards. I would not at all hesitate to come back here for my next special occasion. One of my favorite restaurants, and a wonderfully unique experience

  • Author: Riley S.

    22 April 2024

    As others have mentioned this is a very unique venue up off Skyline. You're only 20 minutes from downtown San Mateo yet completely surrounded up in the hills by the trees. It feels like you need to split this restaurant into two concepts, one a bar with great food with a rustic old school theme, the other is white table cloth fine dining with tons of natural light and a tasting menu. The food was excellent, the service attentive and it's definitely a place we'll return to. Every bite was excellent and they have a rotating menu so it's worth trying multiple dishes.