Presidents Terrace - Palo Alto (CA)

4 /5 Bruce S.: We were going to Lou & Herberts for lunch, and I was talking to the guy at the front desk of the Graduate. The Presidents Terrace wasnt open, but he told me that I could go up and look around which I did. The rooftop Terrace looks really good. Theres a bar, fireplace and several places to sit. The views from the Terrace are wonderful. Well be back when theyre open!

4 /5 Liz P.: We decided to make a pit stop at the Presidents Terrace for a couple of cocktails and light appetizers before our main dinner at Nobu. We were looking forward to a pleasant afternoon on the rooftop bar. Upon our arrival, we found that the staff seemed tired, likely from a busy happy hour rush. I cant rave about the cocktails or food, as we only tried a couple of dishes, but the view, ambiance, and decor were undeniably appealing. Were definitely considering returning when the weather is more favorable. Overall, the Presidents Terrace is an excellent spot for unwinding with friends or colleagues after work. It doesn’t seem to accommodate large parties with limited seating. Its also festive and charming, making it a great choice for a fun date as well.

5 /5 Emily R: 22 years of living in Palo Alto and thinking how amazing a rooftop bar would be, and alas, we FINALLY have one. The fact is people would go here even if it was terrible, but they did an absolutely phenomenal job. Drinks were amazing - great wine by the glass list and some fabulous cocktails. Excellent bartenders and great service all around. Food was incredible, raw bar/light bites with great flavor, fantastic chef. And obviously, the views and the setting are just unbeatable. The President’s Terrace absolutely knocks it out of the park and is sure to become a true Palo Alto institution. I can’t wait to come back!

2 /5 Prat Prathnadi: Come only if money means nothing to you. Its the most expensive bar with the only justification is the view of the hills on 9 floors up on the main drag, the University Avenue. 5 of us were there for 90 minutes and had 2 drinks each and some mixed nuts. The total bill comes out to $248 including 20% tip. We did get a corner table with the view of the sunset though. We waited 20 minutes at the bar to be seated. Lucked out on a perfect day, not too hot or cold in the evening breeze. Would I recommend coming to take photos? Yes. Would I recommend coming here to drink? No. Would I be coming back? Probably not.

4 /5 David Mortaz: Stopped by here last Wed for some drinks after dinner right around sunset. The rooftop area is fairly small and the fireplace makes it cozy with seats around it. We sat at the bar for better view of the Palo Alto sky. The bartender was very knowledgable on the menu as well. I plan to come back for Desert and the Views.