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Baume

201 S California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306-1912
650-328-8899
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Ranked #21 of 268 restaurants in Palo Alto
Cuisines: French
Dining options: Reservations
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Sydney
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26 reviews 26 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2013

This is a really special event, whether it be for business, or couples. Yes, expensive, but the food is exquisite, modern French, a tasting menu with or without matching wines. The place is more in Ventura than Palo Alto, but caters to the well healed denizons of this part of California. The service was almost impeccable, the food presentation excellent,... More

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Sunnyvale, California
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17 reviews 17 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2012

I've eaten at a few top places including French Laundry, Michael Mina and Manresa, but it is Baume that stands out the most. We've now eaten there twice and both times were amazing. Personally I love the theatricallity and surprise as each wine and each course is introduced. Not only is the food expertly prepared and the wine perfectly matched,... More

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San Jose, CA
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22 reviews 22 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 10, 2012

We decided to splurge on our wedding anniversary - and a big splurge it was! You can select between a "small" and a "big" menu, where the chef constantly sends out small, one-or-two bite size, exquisite creations. There are no more details - whatever is in the works is what you get. They did ask what food we completely would... More

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Paris
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57 reviews 57 reviews
54 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 2, 2012

We went to Baume on the special occasion of my birthday. We had heard a lot of positive comments about it and their recent second michelin star was a great motivator as well. Overall, our experience was great. There is only a 14-course menu and it is pricey but the food is worth it. The chef plays with innovative ways... More

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London, United Kingdom
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103 reviews 103 reviews
71 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 25, 2012

We didn't expect this extraordinary dinner that we had in this restaurant. We have been travelling all our live and when we booked our reservation we were stunned by the price that they informed us we would have to pay. But after we had our dinner we understood that this was art, finesse, knowledge and dedication for this difficult mission,... More

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Buckingham, Pennsylvania
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed August 23, 2012

I knew it would be expensive and was told it was a fabulous restaurant by a friend. I don't mind spending money on delicious food, but we were served lots of foam and carrot shavings and many kinds of powders. It was mostly tasteless vegetables and very little meat or fish. Out of 12 courses, the only thing I could... More

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Palo Alto, California
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50 reviews 50 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

Baume is very expensive, but the unique cuisine, decor and service make it a memorable experience. Dinner is a 12 course prix fixe with or without wine flights. A list of ingredients is presented and you may point out any allergies or dietary restrictions. Then the flatware and courses begin. Each course is beautifully presented with unusual serving pieces and... More

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San Jose, California
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17 reviews 17 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012

Excellent atmosphere and of course food was fantastic, wine superb...great place people. Pricey, but great!

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San Francisco
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63 reviews 63 reviews
44 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2012

This is a very expensive resturant, so we expected alot, and were not disappointed until the end. We went for lunch which was 78$ for a taste of 5 components.. We started with a lovely little salad and a perfect Turbot with fava beans (Noirmutier) then a perfect filet mignon on a turnip. All orchestrated in perfect timing with our... More

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San Francisco
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28 reviews 28 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2012

After many years, we finally found time to celebrate our anniversary at a fancy place, so we picked Baume, which has been getting such rave reviews and also received two stars from Michelin. Everything they do and serve is really fancy and very unique. From the napkins to dessert, it's all very very different than anything you've eaten, or seen,... More

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