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Restaurant Reviews List > San Francisco Bay Area Restaurant Reviews > Peninsula Restaurant Reviews > Palo Alto Restaurant Reviews > Vietnamese Restaurant Reviews

Restaurant Reviews for Tamarine

Tamarine reservations Tamarine

546 University Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Tamarine is a contemporary Vietnamese restaurant that features the light but flavor-intensive culinary delicacies of Vietnam. The restaurant offers a menu based on small plates, promoting the Vietnamese tradition of the 'shared' meal in which food is shared and enjoyed with those close. Tamarine's small plate entrees are enjoyed with the pairing of a variety of aromatic, flavor infused rice, designed to be mixed and matched to create a truly unique flavor experience. Along with culinary delicacies of Vietnam, the restaurant showcases the works of emerging artists from Vietnam and other Southeast Asian countries. Semi-annual exhibits will close with a cocktail event to auction the art. Proceeds will be donated to La Maison Chance, an orphanage in Saigon, Vietnam.

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Price: $31 to $50
Parking: Street Parking
Cross Street: Tasso & Webster
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Average Diner Rating
Overall Rating 4.2 out of 5 4.2 out of 5 (303 Reviews)
Food 4.4 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.2 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.1 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.2 out of 3 (Moderate)
Summary of Special Features

Diners classify this restaurant as:

  • fit for foodies (157)
  • special occasion (126)
  • neighborhood gem (74)
  • romantic (69)
  • hot spot (67)
  • notable wine list (51)
  • good for groups (47)
  • great for lunch (47)
  • vibrant bar scene (42)
  • late-night find (10)
  • great for brunch (3)

Tamarine Reviews List
Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"The wine list is spectacular and spectacularly expensive. It does not fit with the rest of the restaurant. I suspect it is the owner's private collection and he is showing off.
Drink beer or BYOB and pay the $25 corkage fee.
Other than that, a wonderful dining experience. Our waiter was very helpful and not shy about suggesting alternatives and additions to our selections, with reasons."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/13/2010
(review submitted 03/15/2010)
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Review 2 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Food is fabulous. I cannot come here without having Lemongrass Sea Bass - perfection. For all dishes, the flavor combinations are delicate and delightful. Service was perfect balance of attention, expertise, and enough space to feel at leisure."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/11/2010
(review submitted 03/13/2010)
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Review 3 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"always a winner, everything on the menu is fabulous, fresh, and fun to share!"

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/11/2010
(review submitted 03/11/2010)
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Review 4 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"The service was actually very slow. We ordered from the Prix Fix menu that stated you could eat lunch in an hour, but we were the first ones in the restaurant and had to wait for our 2nd round of dishes and the check. Our lunch ended up being about an hour and 45 minutes!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/09/2010
(review submitted 03/11/2010)
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Review 5 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"We were completely delighted by our dining experience. The waiter was wonderful about discussing food items. The food was delicious and very unique and memorable. The ambience was delightful and our spot in the restaurant was quiet--we were on the other side of a partition behind the bar. The music from that area was very subdued by the time it reached our ears. We look forward to a return visit."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/06/2010
(review submitted 03/10/2010)
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Review 6 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"In ten or so visits to this restaurant over the years, it has never failed to deliver. I consider some, if not many, of their dishes to be better than that served by Slanted Door. The Shaking Beef, for example, is much tastier than what Slanted Door serves, and in this instance, I tasted them nearly back-to-back.
It is incontrovertibly one of the two best restaurants in Palo Alto, even if that is not
necessarily saying much."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/05/2010
(review submitted 03/09/2010)
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Review 7 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"I've been to Tamarine many times and I always have a great time, I eat well, and meet people. I recommend it for a first date or any-time late night casual hangout. It is easy to talk to people and drinks are excellent."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/05/2010
(review submitted 03/07/2010)
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Review 8 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Great food across the board. So many things to choose from! Best advice is to go with at least a group of 4 or more folks so you can order lots of different things and share!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/04/2010
(review submitted 03/06/2010)
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Review 9 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Six of us enjoyed a wide variety of tastes & textures! Ayhan was a very helpful server. Appetizers of Salt & Pepper Calamari, Shrimp Cupcakes (what a concept) and Ha Long Bay Soup were a great intro to the menu. Tamarine Prawns, Clay Pot Cod, Lemongrass Bass, Shaking Beef were, obviously, a diverse, eclectic choice of entreés, accompanied by sides of Curried Long Beans (tender but still with a bit of bite), Empress Rice (preparation finished at our table ... really good!) and Coconut Rice (went really well with the Clay Pot Cod). Wine list tends to be pretty "upscale to VERY upscale"! How about '06 La Tache - $1500.00? Found a very nice Sauvignon Blanc & Merlot in the $35 range."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/03/2010
(review submitted 03/05/2010)
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Review 10 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"I think Tamarine has just about the best shaking beef anywhere. It is succulent, flavorful and tender. Their Ha Long Bay soup is also a must try as well. The service and ambiance is very relaxing and inviting. One of my favorite Vietnamese restaurants."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/04/2010
(review submitted 03/02/2010)
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Review 11 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"I love this place; a combination of great (and unusual) food, casual and energetic ambiance, great location and very comfortable venue. Obviously weathered the resesson very well, and they were packed on Thursday night. I've been here for both lunch and dinner, fun and business occasions and am never disappointed"

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/25/2010
(review submitted 03/01/2010)
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Review 12 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Loved their oxtail bruschetta! Yum!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/27/2010
(review submitted 03/01/2010)
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Review 13 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Great meal, good service - a very good dining experience."

Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/27/2010
(review submitted 03/01/2010)
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Review 14 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Had a business lunch there. Very nice."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/25/2010
(review submitted 02/28/2010)
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Review 15 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"We had our anniversary dinner here and had a fabulous time. Tamarine's staff made a number of small but significant gestures to help us make the occasion memorable. I had ordered flowers to be delivered to our table, and the staff had the flowers on our table before we arrived. They also had put a special card personalized to us for our occasion. Overall, they helped make the night one we'll remember for a long time."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/30/2010
(review submitted 02/27/2010)
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Review 16 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"I've been to Tamarine 5 or 6 times with my wife, and it is one of our standard 'nice night out' favorites. This last visit, the service was a bit worse than usual and I wasn't a huge fan of the fried 5-spice chicken. We were somewhat tucked away in a back rooms, which may have contributed to the poor service, but I think it may just have been a new waiter or an off night. Even though the chicken wasn't great, the Roti was excellent (as always), the corn & lemongrass soup was great, and the lava cake was a good example of the type.

Minor problems aside, I'll be back again and hoping for a return to the usual excellent food and service."

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/13/2010
(review submitted 02/25/2010)
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Review 17 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Food is always good at Tamarine. On this night service was very slow. The restaurant was not as busy as usual so this didn't seem to be a reason for the slow service. We will certainly go back as we usually dine at this restaurant several times during the year."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/13/2010
(review submitted 02/25/2010)
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Review 18 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"excellent restaurant with superb service, tables are a little close to each other, overall a wonderful experience, prices high, bit good value"

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/21/2010
(review submitted 02/23/2010)
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Review 19 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"This is my favorite restaurant in Palo Alto and around. While there are other restaurants in the area which have similar menue, Tamarine is by far more suttle, tasteful and sophisticated in tastes, environment, service and the overall ambiance."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/18/2010
(review submitted 02/23/2010)
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Review 20 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Great food and service but EXPENSIVE. I think its a great restaurant for very special occasions."

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/22/2010)
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Review 21 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"This was a celebration dinner for my Birthday, and it was a lovely evening !!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, great for lunch

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/18/2010
(review submitted 02/20/2010)
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Review 22 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"My experience was wonderful. The ambiance was very relaxing, our waiter was very patient and let us take our time with our meal and the food was outstanding. I will definitely dine here again.

Thank you for providing such a wonderful experience."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/12/2010
(review submitted 02/20/2010)
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Review 23 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"One of my favorite restaurants in Palo Alto but this time disappointing. This time, the quality of the food was inconsistent. And the service was subpar - slow, non-cordial, brought wrong dish. I will go again, but I will not count on Tamarine for a special occasion again."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/16/2010
(review submitted 02/18/2010)
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Review 24 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"I love Tamarine - the food is outstanding. I've been going there for 3 years and still get so excited to feast on beautifully prepared food. Suggestions: Roti, Shaking Beef, Clay Pot Cod ... to die for!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/13/2010
(review submitted 02/17/2010)
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Review 25 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Excellent service, wonderful food."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/15/2010
(review submitted 02/17/2010)
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Review 26 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"My wife and I celebrated Valentines Day with the prix fixe menu at Tamarine, and it was a delightful experience - the food was delicious and flavorful, and we enjoyed the warm ambiance of the room."

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/17/2010)
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Review 27 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"I consistently receive STELLAR service from the staff and high quality eats. It was nice to visit for a birthday celebration and find that they left us a nice birthday card from the staff and special seating."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/12/2010
(review submitted 02/16/2010)
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Review 28 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Dinner was very good. It was noisy but not so you could not have a conversation. We will go back."

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/12/2010
(review submitted 02/14/2010)
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Review 29 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"It's a great environment, but the food didn't taste as good to me as in the past. The papaya salad was fine, but the beef dish was not especially good. It was better when I took it home and reheated it the next night, adding some lemon juice to it for flavor."

Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/09/2010
(review submitted 02/11/2010)
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Review 30 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"4 out of 5 servings were outstanding/ excellent service"

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/06/2010
(review submitted 02/08/2010)
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Review 31 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Received great table through Open Table. Unfortunately, it seemed they were short-staffed on a Sunday evening and ordering and receiving food took much longer than anticipated. (We had a 6:30 PM reservation, were seated promptly but did not leave until 9:15 PM.)"

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/31/2010
(review submitted 02/08/2010)
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Review 32 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"We had a fantastic dinner. Sharing the plates makes it a fun experience and gives you a chance to try more dishes! Service was excellent - the waiter even offered to give us a sampling of multiple rices since we couldn't seem to pick just one! :)"

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/05/2010
(review submitted 02/07/2010)
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Review 33 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Service was outstanding and the food excellent as well."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/30/2010
(review submitted 02/01/2010)
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Review 34 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Dishes were all just shy of great. All too sweet! Dinner at the bar was good, but our bartender was too much personality and not enough service. Wine list is awesome, so will be back for a glass soon, but I'll order carefully and maybe take a table, not the bar. Tamarine is a good bet for Palo Alto, but I can think of 20 places in SF that I'd rather be, especially if I want Vietnamese food."

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/30/2010
(review submitted 02/01/2010)
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Review 35 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"I was disappointed. I was expected more delicate meal. It was not bad, but I could not find the lemongrass in the lemongrass sea bass for instance.

I think it is too expensive for the quality we get. But the service was great. Waiters were very nice."

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/29/2010
(review submitted 01/31/2010)
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Review 36 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Had a wonderful evening of great food and nice background music ambience. Appreciate not having to yell across the table to be heard. All the dishes were great. -Shaking Beef, Lemongrass cod, roti, etc. The banana and beignet dessert was celestial."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/29/2010
(review submitted 01/31/2010)
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Review 37 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"I had a reservation for two and we waited 45min to get seated. Then once we had ordered, we waited another 45min for the food to arrive. We asked the waiter if the food normally took that long, and he said, "no, it takes 10min to cook." The service was bad, but the food was great."

Special Features: late-night find, romantic

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/29/2010
(review submitted 01/31/2010)
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Review 38 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"FABULOUS FOOD AND SERVICE AS ALWAYS"

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/28/2010
(review submitted 01/28/2010)
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Review 39 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"My favorite Palo Alto restaurant. Food is out-of-this-world delicious."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/26/2010
(review submitted 01/28/2010)
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Review 40 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Tamarine provides Palo Alto diners excellent food in a elegant and impeccable cadre. Service is also outstanding and I want to come back often to try every dish there.
The price of the dishes is moderate. My only recommendation is to decrease the price of the wines per glass. Unfortunately the price of a glass of a so-so wine (red or white) is often higher than the price of a succulent dish. I would recommend for beverage a glass of their exotic lemonade."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/25/2010
(review submitted 01/27/2010)
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Review 41 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"It was my husband's birthday, and a small box with dessert goodies was on the table, along with a birthday note. The waiter made good recommendations for both wine and main dishes. While we knew the dinner prices would be more than we usually spend, we found Tamarine a wonderful spot for a special occasion. We particularly enjoyed the shaken beef and a prawn dish, as well as the appetite sampler."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/24/2010
(review submitted 01/26/2010)
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Review 42 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"We thoroughly enjoyed the food and the service was superb."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/22/2010
(review submitted 01/24/2010)
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Review 43 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Seems like the wait for a table is always long even if you have a reservation. I think they need to work on this.
Otherwise it was great."

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/20/2010
(review submitted 01/22/2010)
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Review 44 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"This is one of our favorite restaurants in the Bay Area. We can always expect a great experience!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/20/2010
(review submitted 01/22/2010)
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Review 45 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Superb food, even though one of the standards we ordered was not available. When the wine I ordered was also not available, they comp'd me a glass of something else."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/18/2010
(review submitted 01/20/2010)
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Review 46 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Friends had mentioned that this was a great restaurant so we decided to give it a try. The ambiance and service was great, but the food was not so much. I am not sure if it is what we ordered but it was pricy vietnamese food. The shrimp croquettes weren't that great and the nest was hard, the duck was cold and bland. I wouldn't really come back here."

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/16/2010
(review submitted 01/18/2010)
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Review 47 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"food was outstanding and creative and beautifully prepared server was very nice and helpful only hitch was that it took so long to arrive, we had to rush through it to make our show, and we got there two hours before we had to leave! I'll definitely be going back but probably before not on a saturday night before a show, even one just a few blocks away."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/16/2010
(review submitted 01/18/2010)
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Review 48 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"I've had dinner here a couple of times. However this time the service was terrible. The food was over cooked. Great bar scene. I spoke with the manager, he was very friendly. I heard this place is under new management. Once again the food was not very good and over priced dinner for four was $235.WE did not have a bottle of wine...just beer...for a small plate resturant this seems very high....Great bartender..."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/15/2010
(review submitted 01/17/2010)
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Review 49 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"This is a rave, but it didn't start out that way. Our party of three included one who is hard of hearing. We were shown to a narrow room with small tables on one side and a party of about 20 on the other. The din was distracting even for those of us whose hearing was (at the beginning of the meal) still intact. We complained, and rather than being defensive, the waiter and maitre d' assured us of a better table as soon as one became available, and meanwhile we were welcome to sit at our noisy table and have drinks and appetizers. After the drink, the noise was less unpleasant, and the new table and appetizers were ready at the same time. The meal was flawless. Love the food, love the service,love Tamarine."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/14/2010
(review submitted 01/16/2010)
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Review 50 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Food was absolutely incredible."

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/12/2010
(review submitted 01/14/2010)
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Review 51 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Service and Food are always A+++++++++++++"

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/10/2010
(review submitted 01/13/2010)
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Review 52 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Dining at Tamarine is always a treat."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/08/2010
(review submitted 01/11/2010)
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Review 53 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"My dining experience was awesome. The service was great and the food was very tasty!"

Special Features: late-night find, romantic, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/08/2010
(review submitted 01/11/2010)
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Review 54 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Tamarine never ceases to amaze me. Food is always excellent! Menu changes frequently keeping the offering's new and fresh! Great place for a nice business lunch or romantic evening! I don't know anyone that I have introduced to Tamarine that doesn't love it!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/08/2010
(review submitted 01/11/2010)
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Review 55 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Amazing food and thoughtful to special events."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/06/2010
(review submitted 01/08/2010)
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Review 56 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"My first time there. I was blown away! You must try this restaurant."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/02/2010
(review submitted 01/04/2010)
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Review 57 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Always a spectacular experience! The food is excelent and the whole staff so friendly! If you're at all a foody...your taste buds deserve a taste! The food is so creative and complex!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/02/2010
(review submitted 01/04/2010)
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Review 58 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"We have eaten at Tamarine at least a dozen times, and this is the first time I was really disappointed. The chef's tasting menu was only three courses + dessert. Very unimaginative, they were out of a couple of dishes, small portions, not filling. It would have been a $50 dinner for which we were charged $75 per head. And no band/music or any NY eve festivities. Very dull evening."

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/31/2009
(review submitted 01/04/2010)
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Review 59 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"go early and enjoy some drinks at the bar first"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/02/2010
(review submitted 01/04/2010)
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Review 60 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"We had a great meal here. I had gone with an office colleague who was vegetarian and they had a great fare for us. The portions were just right and the waiter was very attentive and knowledgable. a nice bar too."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/07/2009
(review submitted 01/03/2010)
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Review 61 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"I've been here numerous times and am never disappointed. It is my favorite restaurant in Palo Alto. The food is consistently wonderful and items new items are added to the menu intermittently to keep things fresh. The tamarine prawns and shaking beef are some of their best dishes. Service is always solid and they always honor their reservation times."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/29/2009
(review submitted 01/03/2010)
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Review 62 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"The food was wonderful the service was good and the environment nice. My first visit and I will definitely return.

jse"

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/31/2009
(review submitted 01/02/2010)
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Review 63 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"No sure what was up with the waiter. The bus boy gave us more presence. The food was great!"

Special Features: romantic

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/19/2009
(review submitted 01/01/2010)
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Review 64 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"One of the best meals I've had all year! Amazingly delicious and I can't wait to come back!!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/30/2009
(review submitted 01/01/2010)
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Review 65 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Wonderful as always. The food is fantastic."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/29/2009
(review submitted 12/31/2009)
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Review 66 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Reliable service and accommodating staff. Staff recommended items that were perfect for how hungry we were and they were very accommodating to my dining colleague's birthday arrangements. I'm a bit surprised that the reviews of other members have been low on occasion. For appetizers, entrees, and a dessert for two during lunch, the bill came out to a very reasonable 70.00 after tax and tip. Originating from Los Angeles, I'd find it hard, if not impossible to find comparable food, of a comparable quantity, at that price in Southern California. I would have given this 4.5 stars if there was an option, but since there is not, I give it 5 stars. Recommend."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/29/2009
(review submitted 12/31/2009)
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Review 67 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"As usual, had a wonderful time, the tamarine prawns are my favorite and they were perfect and the banana bignets are to die for. Can't wait to go back."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/23/2009
(review submitted 12/28/2009)
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Review 68 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"The food was excellent but the service this visit was lacking both in knowledge about the menu and attentiveness. We hardly saw our main servicer the whole meal and felt like the attentiveness we had with our first visit was sorely lacking."

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/22/2009
(review submitted 12/25/2009)
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Review 69 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Great food and great service, could not ask for anything more!"

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/23/2009
(review submitted 12/25/2009)
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Review 70 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"As always the food was exquisite. The service and ambience are good. A bit too noisy to be truly romantic."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/23/2009
(review submitted 12/25/2009)
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Review 71 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Fantastic food. Very unique flavors"

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/21/2009
(review submitted 12/23/2009)
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Review 72 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"The food was excellent. Everything was really good. The service was also good, though at times a bit slow, like at the end. But the waiter was great generally."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/21/2009
(review submitted 12/23/2009)
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Review 73 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"$20 for a lunch is expensive, even if it is a highly rated restaurant. also we were seated in the back back back room- no ambience, no sunlight, and limited service."

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/21/2009
(review submitted 12/23/2009)
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Review 74 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Awesome food and ambiance. Great service. $$$"

Special Features: great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/21/2009
(review submitted 12/23/2009)
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Review 75 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"The first time to Tamarind in many years. The service was very nice and imformative. The cocktails were perfect -- a mojito, a martini and some wine. The food selection was excellent. We had the tuna tartare which was fresh and nicely diced and served with herbs. The shrimp cakes were unique and savory. The lamb chops were tender. The mushroom soup was good but not amazing. The Empress Rice was unique and good. It was a little oily. Overall, the meal was wonderful and we will return."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/20/2009
(review submitted 12/22/2009)
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Review 76 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Food and service were excellent."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/19/2009
(review submitted 12/21/2009)
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Review 77 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Tamarine Prawns and Calamari outstanding"

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/11/2009
(review submitted 12/13/2009)
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Review 78 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"I had an excellent experience at Tamarine this past Saturday evening. I hadn't visited the restaurant in a while, but wanted to take a friend from San Francisco who is a foodie here. Both of us had a great evening: the cocktails were excellent, every one of our dishes was prepared very well, the wine list was very good, and the service was excellent. I will definitely not let so much time pass by before I visit Tamarine again."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/05/2009
(review submitted 12/07/2009)
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Review 79 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Food was very good, service was poor - and although the wine list had lots of choices, the price ranges were not acceptable, unless you were on a very high corporate expense account."

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/04/2009
(review submitted 12/07/2009)
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Review 80 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Excellent food and service, as always"

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/04/2009
(review submitted 12/07/2009)
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Review 81 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary. They had a very nice greeting envelope on the table with a little box of biscotti. It was nice they read the special note when making the reservation."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/22/2009
(review submitted 12/06/2009)
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Review 82 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Great restaurant for client lunches. Highly recommended if you are in Palo Alto."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/03/2009
(review submitted 12/05/2009)
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Review 83 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"I love the sea bass there, but this time we tried the snapper, too, and it was TO DIE FOR. The tuna tartare was also excellent (very, very fresh). The only slight disappointment was the salt and pepper calamari — we found it to be a bit on the chewy side, which is unusual for this restaurant. Still and all, a wonderful meal. I will definitely be having the snapper on my next visit!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/22/2009
(review submitted 12/03/2009)
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Review 84 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Awesome resto. Grear food. Great environment"

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/19/2009
(review submitted 11/23/2009)
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Review 85 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Went there for lunch with 2 good friends. The ambiance and the food were equally good. We ordered three entrees and an appetizer sampler. The lamb chop and the clay pot cod fish were exceptional. The lamb chop was tasty and the portion were generous. The clay pot cod fish is one of the best we had. It was cooked to perfection and the sauce was exceptional. The only complaint is that the portion is a little too small. The other entree we have is the Tamarine Shrimp. We were a little disappointed. The shrimps were over cooked and the tamarine sauce is a bit too sour. The appetizer platter (taro roll, spring roll, egg roll, and papaya salad) was good."

Special Features: special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/20/2009
(review submitted 11/22/2009)
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Review 86 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Tamerine has always been a favorite of ours but our last visit disappointed. Our service was very good but our food arrived barely above room temperature. Our reservations were early and the restaurant was not crowded. I hope Tamerine is not losing its luster."

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/20/2009
(review submitted 11/22/2009)
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Review 87 for Tamarine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Our waiter was amazing.. Could read the temperature of our conversation, was not pushy made great food suggestions. The bartender was awesome, fast to acknowledge and faster with a perfect mixed cocktail! Will certainly recommend to friends."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/12/2009
(review submitted 11/20/2009)
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Tamarine Based on the average of (216) ratings-only reviews
Overall Rating 4.2 out of 5 (Very Good)
Food 4.4 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.2 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.1 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.2 out of 3 (Moderate)
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