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Tamarine Restaurant


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4.0 of 5 stars 116 ratings
116 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
41
4.0 of 5 stars
52
3.0 of 5 stars
18
2.0 of 5 stars
3
1.0 of 5 stars
2
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#2 of 189 restaurants in Palo Alto
  • Cuisines: Asian fusion
  • Average price*: CAD 42 ($ 40)
  • Neighborhood: Peninsula

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2 of 5 stars
luluboulder   1 contribution
boulder, co
Jul 21, 2009

Although the decor was strategically hip and the concept was ideal, the execution of Vietnamese / Fusion dishes left us with nothing to think but "blah..." We started the meal with the scallops appetizer (Seared Hokkaido scallops served with a truffle creamed corn pudding & tobiko). Once again, the concept was nice, but the reality of the dish came off... more

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2 of 5 stars
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Nov 4, 2008
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1 of 5 stars
2200mainst   3 contributions
maine
Oct 29, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

The waiters were less than mildly interested in our party of four, hurrying us through the meal. The food was all right but not outstanding and the worst value of money in a long time. more

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5 of 5 stars
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Oct 12, 2008
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Ha Long Bay soup - incredible! more

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4 of 5 stars
JD_MGd   6 contributions
San Diego, CA
Aug 19, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Tamarine provides an interesting dining experience. While classified as "Vietnamese" by TripAdvisor, it would be more properly listed as "Asian fusion". The wait staff are both knowledgeable and enthusiastic. I was at a business lunch with a big group so got to sample a number of their specialties. Especially memorable were the signature tamarind shrimp, which had a unique smoky-tangy-bitter... more

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4 of 5 stars
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Aug 16, 2008

Good, try the Tamarine Mojito and calamari... more

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4 of 5 stars
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Jul 30, 2008

goof food, but pricey more

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4 of 5 stars
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Jul 22, 2008

Great cocktails, Americanized Vietnamese food, cool vibe more

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5 of 5 stars
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Jul 15, 2008

really good french/vietnamese food more

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5 of 5 stars
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Jul 10, 2008

Food is great, drinks are fabulous and very cool bar! more

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Tamarine Restaurant Address

546 University Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301
Tel: (650) 325-8500 Fax: (650) 325-8504
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.