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The Refuge

(Now Closed)

Gastropub, Burger Joint, and Sandwich Spot$$$$

Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park

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The Refuge

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James LoftusJanuary 30, 2015
The pastrami is amazing as is thier beer selection. The Rueben is pricey, but worth it. Great cheese steaks as well.
Ant ManNovember 7, 2014
Been here 5+ times
The Pastrami Burger and the Reuben are excellent. Large selection of beer for every taste. The bread pudding is a must try, best I've ever had!
Ashley SpearsNovember 2, 2017
I’ve been to the San Carlos refuge a ton and this one has a slightly different non-pastrami menu that may please any non-pastrami (possibly mental?) eating patron.
Nathan WrightAugust 13, 2018
Loved the casual vibe, pastrami-topped fries and extensive beer list. The only downside is it closes at 9pm, but that seems to be the norm for many area bars and restaurants.
Danielle HowellDecember 7, 2016
This place has an enormous beer and cider list and lots of Philly cheese steaks to choose from. It might get crowded in there if you go at a busier time!
Trish BurnsideOctober 11, 2015
Amazing food. Everything is good. If you like liver-- get the kiev style chopped chicken liver w/ rye toast and grain mustard (heaven).
BediMarch 13, 2016
Burgers are smashing, delicious roast beef. Great beer variety. They show European CL games
Phoebe CSeptember 15, 2013
Come hungry wearing stretchy pants because the pastrami sandwiches are quite filling. Never had a pastrami sandwich that was so juicy and tender
B HMarch 16, 2017
If you are hungry and looking for a tasty Ruben and a large selections of beers in Manlo Park -this is the place!
Ben BurnettJuly 25, 2013
Good food at steep price, their signature Reuben is, while delicious, $17 for a sandwich and DOES NOT come with fries! An atrocity..
Karolina 🦖June 2, 2017
The portions are big, the prices are high... I wish they had more half portion options. Apart from that Pastrami Salad is the bomb.
Kim Sanders-WhittleApril 2, 2016
Been here 5+ times
The #19 is bomb diggity but save room for the bread pudding which is amazing!
John YJanuary 6, 2017
Great beer selection (my personal favorite Goose Island was available), and above average food.
Rick FrohneAugust 14, 2014
Fantastic food the pastrami is amazing melts in your mouth great service would most definitely return
Albert WengerSeptember 18, 2013
Awesome pastrami sandwiches. Huge portion - split it with a friend.
Kat DuncanSeptember 22, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Nachos are a great deal. Ask to sub in the cheese sauce for the queso fresco.
MatOctober 2, 2013
Great pastrami! Wow. Beer selection is impressive if you are into that but the music was awful. Too bad as this place is pretty great.
Robert BrewerJanuary 21, 2017
The pastrami is good, and half a sandwich with something else is plenty of food for 1 person. Sadly, fries did not live up to Belgian standards.
Laurent GorseNovember 27, 2014
What isn't good here? Fresh ingredients, skilful preparation and tasty, carefully selected beer menu.
Michael TchouNovember 2, 2014
The reuben sandwich was phenomenal. Pastrami was soft, flaky goodness.
David HoltzJuly 1, 2016
The pastrami is good and the prices are high. Try the goofy fries.
Kat DuncanMay 24, 2015
Been here 10+ times
New BBQ pork sliders are great - 3 sliders and fries, $12.
Adrian BarkerMay 9, 2015
Ask for a bottle list. Over 100 beers to choose from!
Stefan D.February 3, 2017
Had the Mole Burger. Interesting combination but pretty good!
Cynthia D'AngeloSeptember 4, 2014
Been here 5+ times
One of the best Reuben's I've ever had. Awesome beer list.
Alicia AvrachNovember 11, 2022
Been here 5+ times
Cheesesteak is Philly authentic even with the “imported” Amoroso rolls
Alan JFebruary 3, 2016
Get the half rueben on a roll, so good!
Kyle Else realtor®September 23, 2013
Try the Downtown San Carlos, CA location too. Great food.
Anna JamesOctober 21, 2014
Reuben is good. Half sandwich is good enough for small eaters.
Brian BulkowskiJanuary 18, 2014
Been here 5+ times
don't neglect the straight up burgers - sine of the best around
Alicia AvrachJanuary 22, 2023
Been here 5+ times
Permanently Closed on January 21, 2023. This was an amazing family restaurant with many regulars.
Masha DemianovaJuly 17, 2015
The absolute best pastrami sandwiches and fine craft beers.
Zachary KimuraNovember 8, 2014
Pastrami is expensive but worth it
Tatiana GlassAugust 24, 2015
Pastrami salad !!! amazing !!and great beers
Ficus KirkpatrickSeptember 20, 2014
Been here 5+ times
This place is about pastrami and Belgian beer. When in doubt, do that.
Leah SheaJanuary 17, 2014
Pastrami, goofy fries and homemade black cherry soda. BAM!
Tom RossOctober 6, 2014
Been here 10+ times
That pastrami. Oh. My. Gosh.
Holger LüdorfOctober 15, 2016
The Reuben is for real!
Jeremy WoodMarch 12, 2014
Awesome..try the Pastrami burger!
Ray RayJune 21, 2014
The Pastrami was off the hook!
Alexey KokinMay 18, 2018
Good selection of beer. Food is fine.
Brian LynchNovember 17, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Up to par w/ San Carlos. Awesome food & beer!
Johan LieuAugust 10, 2014
Been here 10+ times
The goofy fries are the best.
Clara BayarriNovember 18, 2015
Pastrami sandwiches are really good
Doug BaerAugust 20, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Pastrami. Do it!
Laura BergerolNovember 1, 2013
Arrive before two pm if you want lunch!
Elliot MarshallJune 21, 2013
New location, same great pastrami
Alicia AvrachDecember 2, 2022
Been here 5+ times
Cheesesteak!!!
Suraj VenkataramanAugust 8, 2016
Sandwiches and beer
Martin SteinJanuary 22, 2014
Expensive beer. $14 sandwiches. Quality and service was good.

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