President's Terrace

Came here on Valentine's Day for a drink and a quick nibble before dinner. We really enjoyed it! Had a reservation so we were seated quickly. The staff were very nice, and since it was pretty chilly they offered us blankets which helped a lot. They do have heaters but unless you're right next to them you don't really feel the effects of them. The food menu is pretty limited but we knew that going in. Definitely a spot to just have a drink and enjoy the view. We had the mixed nuts and marinated olives. We saw a charcuterie board go by that looked fantastic! The drinks we had were both really delicious. I had the Valentine's Day special drink which was kind of like a Cosmo but with peach in it, but very yummy. My boyfriend had a spiced pear drink that was great, really well balanced flavors. I think this will be a really great spot in the summer when it's not so cold, but I'll definitely be back!

I was thrilled when this rooftop was announced and patiently waited for it to open. Rain caused me to miss my first two attempts to visit. Made a reservation but it didn't seem to matter on a chilly January night. Ordered oysters and non alcoholic drinks for dry January. The view is nice but the service is poor. Perhaps a summer day would be different, but there are plenty of other options to try in the area that I never found my way back again. The prices, ambiance, and service weren't worth the hype. FYI they have different drinks (and food) upstairs from downstairs (the restaurant inside the graduate hotel).

I was pretty disappointed after my visit to this rooftop bar. The view is quite nice, but there were several things that was really underwhelming.There aren't many food options, only appetizers but the prices are pretty crazy for the portions received. In addition, the drinks were okay but took a fairly long time to receive. The service in general is extremely slow, as it took close to 30 minutes to be able to find someone to pay and close out.I really wouldn't recommend this spot and think there are much better options nearby.

Came here later in the evening so the views and sunset were really nice! Drinks were good and cute but a bit on the pricey side in my opinion (understandable considering location, etc.). Took a very long time to get our drinks and pay though.

My husband surprised me with a rooftop bar date and this location was surprisingly lovely. I wouldn't except downtown Palo Alto to have a rooftop bar but the views of the sunset and clouds over the mountains in the distance was beautiful. The menu is small but they still have a big non-alcoholic cocktail menu. I forgot the name of my drink but it was bubbly and citrusy. They didn't have the Ingredients for the drink listed that night so it was a blood orange twist but still pretty good. There is also a small food menu so I ordered some olives to snack on (always a classic) and tried the coconut rice pudding which was ok... there wasn't a lot of flavor but it was an alright snack to balance the salty olives.The ambiance of the place is absolutely lovely and they give you wool blankets to borrow as it gets chilly... this is a perfect place for a date !

The President's Terrace is located on the roof of the Graduate Hotel in downtown Palo AltoThey had an event the evening when we stopped by so it took an hour on the waitlist to get seated. Once in, we were put at one of their small tables off from the fire place.The rooftop is small with seating being mostly for groups of 2-3 people. The decor is so cozy and reflects the hotels overall vintage southwest theme. Perfect setting for a quick drink or romantic date night spot.The food menu was quite limited and any of the food items we tried were decent but nothing particularly notable. Out of the items, my favorite would have to be their mushroom flatbread I wouldn't recommend this place if you're really hungry or expect to have a full meal. Most of the items were small and lean to lighter food fare. But it's a great place to grab a pre dinner drink or pit stop on a sunny day shopping on University Ave

Pacific Kampachi Crudo 5 chimichurri, lemon, jalapeño, spicy, super flavorfulAmbiance 4

Great spot to catch up or date night. the burrata was delicious and the staff are professional and kind. Drinks were refreshing on hot summer afternoon.

We came here on a night expecting liveliness and music. This was not the vibe, but service was quite good. We stayed for a drink, and our bartender was quite knowledgeable and kind. They brought blankets since it was chilly.

We decided to make a pit stop at the President's Terrace for a couple of cocktails and some 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 can't rave about the cocktails or food, as we only tried a couple of dishes, but the view, ambiance, and decor were undeniably appealing. We're definitely considering returning when the weather is more favorable. Overall, the President's Terrace is an excellent spot for unwinding with friends or colleagues after work. It doesn't seem to accommodate large parties with limited seating. It's also festive and charming, making it a great choice for a fun date as well.