Place Category: American, Happy Hours, Prime Rib, Private Dining, Seafood, and SteakhousesPlace Tags: San Francisco Peninsula
Sundance The Steakhouse. Since opening its doors in 1974, this upscale, family-owned steakhouse has earned critical acclaim as one of Palo Alto’s top dining destinations. Pair a selection from the award-winning wine list with an array of hand cut, USDA Prime Graded Steaks or indulge in the House Specialty, Slow-Roasted Prime Rib in the candlelit mahogany dining room. In addition to the prime beef offerings, Sundance prides itself on fresh, succulent seafood, Western Australian lobster tail, New England diver scallops, classic steakhouse side dishes & decadent desserts. You’ll also enjoy the vintage sports lounge offering the Best Happy Hour in town featuring freshly shucked oysters, delicious appetizers, handcrafted cocktails, micro draft beers & premium wines by the glass.
Sundance the Steakhouse - Lunch Menu - Updated 2/8/2022
Menu and prices subject to changeAPPETIZERS
HIBACHI AHI SASHIMI 18.50
Pan seared & sliced rare. Served with a cucumber sunomono salad & classic garniture.PANKO CRUSTED CALAMARI 16.95
Tender cutlets panko breaded & tempura fried. Served with chipotle aioli & cocktail sauce.DUNGENESS CRAB CAKES 19.50
Lightly fried golden brown. Served on a bed of seasoned greens with sherry cayenne aioli.FILET MIGNON SPRING ROLLS 16.50
Served on a bed of our famous asian salad. Soy sesame ginger dipping sauce.TEMPURA GULF PRAWNS 17.95
Panko breaded & tempura fried “Japanese Style.” Cocktail dipping sauce & lemon aside.IDAHO POTATO SKINS 13.50
Tillamook cheddar, smoked bacon & diced green onions. Sour cream chive dip.CHILLED PRAWN COCKTAIL 17.95
Succulent wild gulf prawns served chilled with cocktail dipping sauce & lemon aside.FRESH OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL 21.95
Half dozen hand-shucked oysters on a bed of crushed ice with “Oyster Bar” garniture.TOMATO & BUFFALO MOZZARELLA 15.95
Italian ‘Caprese Salad’ drizzled with extra virgin olive oil & reduced balsamic vinegar.SAUTÉED SEA SCALLOPS 26.95
New England "Diver" sea scallops sautéed in a white wine garlic butter sauce.
HOMEMADE SOUP & SIDE SALADS
AWARD-WINNING CLAM CHOWDER CUP 6.95 | BOWL 8.95
Classic New England style.LOBSTER BISQUECUP 7.95 | BOWL 9.95
Maine Lobster, Cream & Sherry.SUNDANCE HOUSE SALAD 9.50
Organic mixed greens, campari tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, slivered carrot, red onion & rustic croutons. Choice of housemade dressing on the side.TOSSED SONOMA SALAD 10.95
Micro green lettuces, campari tomatoes, diced red bells & toasted pinenuts. Tossed with balsamic vinaigrette & topped with crumbled feta.THE STEAKHOUSE WEDGE 13.50
Iceberg wedge, chopped tomato, diced red onion, crumbled blue cheese, applewood smoked bacon & topped with blue cheese dressing.CRISP CAESAR SALAD 11.95
Romaine hearts, rustic croutons & imported parmesan reggiano cheeese. Tossed with our creamy anchovy dressing.STRAWBERRY ARUGULA SALAD 10.50
Wild arugula, strawberries, blue berries & toasted almonds. Tossed with champagne vinaigrette & topped with crumbled feta.
THE ENTRÉE SALADS
CLASSIC SHRIMP LOUIS 19.95
House mixed greens, Canadian bay shrimp, chopped red bells, cucumber, diced tomato, hard cooked egg, sliced avocado, louis dressing.CHICKEN ARUGULA SALAD 18.95
Wild arugula & mixed greens, grilled chicken breast, organic strawberries, blueberries, toasted almonds, crumbled feta cheese, champagne vinaigrette.ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD 17.95
Chopped napa cabbage, grilled teriyaki chicken, peanuts, cliantro, green onion, red bells, slivered carrot, mandarin oranges, wonton strips, asian peanut vinaigrette.MONTEREY CHICKEN SALAD 18.50
Micro greens, grilled chicken breast, toasted pinenuts, diced red bells, crumbled feta cheese, balsamic vinaigrette.SESAME GINGER AHI SALAD 22.50
Rare sesame crusted ahi, micro greens, julienne yellow & red peppers, slivered carrot, cilantro, avocado, mandarin oranges, almonds, sesame ginger vinaigrette.CHICKEN COBB SALAD 19.50
House mixed greens, grilled chicken breast, diced tomato, crumbled bleu, hard cooked egg, smoked bacon, avocado, choice of dressing. Tossed or "Derby Style." Substitute grilled skirt steak or salmon with any salad for additional charge.
GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR 17.95
Crisp romaine hearts, grilled chicken breast, rustic croutons, parmesan reggiano, creamy anchovy dressing. Substitute grilled skirt steak or salmon with any salad for additional charge.
BURGERS & HOT SANDWICHES
THE SUNDANCE CHEESEBURGER 17.50
Choice of melted cheddar, crumbled blue, imported havarti & sonoma pepper jack cheeses.BLACK JACK BURGER 18.95
Cajun seasoned, sliced avocado, sonoma pepper jack cheese & chipotle aioli.HICKORY BURGER 19.95
Special hickory barbeque sauce, applewood smoked bacon, cheddar cheese & crispy onion rings.SEARED AHI BURGER 21.50
Sesame crusted ahi, soy sake glaze, sliced avocado, asian slaw & wasabi ginger aioliOUR FAMOUS PRIME RIB DIP 29.95
Thinly sliced roasted prime rib, butter toasted sourdough roll & hot au jus dip.CALIFORNIA CHICKEN CLUB 18.50
Grilled marinated chicken breast, smoked bacon, avocado, havarti cheese & mayonnaise aside.
SIGNATURE BEEF ENTRÉES
SLOW ROASTED PRIME RIB, 8 OZ. 42.95
The House Specialty since 1974.SLOW ROASTED PRIME RIB, 12 OZ. 54.95
The House Specialty since 1974. Thick Cut.GRILLED BAJA SKIRT STEAK 44.95
Cajun seasoned, salsa fresca, chipotle aioli.PRIME FILET MIGNON, 7 OZ. 48.95
Cabernet Bordelaise Sauce.PRIME NEW YORK STRIP, 14 OZ. 64.95
Whiskey Peppercorn Sauce.
FRESH SEAFOOD, PASTA & FREE-RANGE CHICKEN
GRILLED FRESH SALMON 34.95
Sustainability farm-raised in Scotland. Open flame grilled & served with a sour cream dill caper sauce aside.FRESH PACIFIC SWORDFISH 35.50
Hook & line caught. Open flame grilled & served with Chef's beurre blanc sauce aside.WILD GULF PRAWNS 32.50
Jumbo prawns sauteed in a classic white wine garlic butter sauce or tempura "Japanese Style".HIBACHI AHI SASHIMI 36.95
Sushi grade #1 ahi tuna pan seared on one side & sliced thin "extra rare". Served with classic Japanese condiments.GRILLED CHICKEN TERIYAKI 24.95
Double-breasted chicken marinated & grilled. Basted with our house made Hawaiian teriyaki glaze.CHICKEN MARSALA 26.95
Chicken breast lightly pounded thin “scaloppini style” & sautéed with a mushroom marsala wine sauce.PRAWN PUTTANESCA PASTA 22.95
Fusilli tossed with sautéed wild gulf prawns, diced tomato, capers, kalamata olives & basil with a zesty marinara sauce.JUMBO PRAWN LINGUINE 23.50
Sautéed wild gulf prawns, diced tomatoes, garlic, chili flakes, basil & baby spinach with a white wine cream sauce.FILET MIGNON PAPPARDELLE 22.50
Seared filet mignon tips, roasted red & yellow bell peppers, sliced mushrooms & basil with a marsala wine sauce.Sundance the Steakhouse - Dinner Menu - Updated 2/8/2022
Menu and prices subject to changeAll Sundance Entrees are served with Boudin Sourdough Bread & Butter. Selected Main Courses are served with Buttered Broccoli & Carrots with your choice of an Idaho Baked Potato, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sauteed California Mushrooms, Creamed Spinach, Balsamic Organic Tomatoes, Sundance Rice Pilaf or Extra Vegetables. Enjoy!
APPETIZERS
OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL
Freshly shucked oysters served on a bed of crushed ice. Horseradish spiked cocktail sauce & tarragon shallot mignonette. HALF DOZEN 21.95 |BAKED “ROCKEFELLER STYLE” ADD 3
HIBACHI AHI SASHIMI 18.50
Pan seared & sliced rare. Served with a cucumber sunomono salad & classic garniture.PANKO CRUSTED CALAMARI 16.95
Tender cutlets panko breaded & tempura fried. Served with chipotle aioli & cocktail sauce.FILET MIGNON SPRING ROLLS 16.50
Served on a bed of our famous asian salad. Soy sesame ginger dipping sauce.TEMPURA GULF PRAWNS 17.95
Panko breaded & tempura fried “Japanese Style.” Cocktail dipping sauce & lemon aside.IDAHO POTATO SKINS 13.50
Tillamook cheddar, smoked bacon & diced green onions. Sour cream chive dip.CHILLED PRAWN COCKTAIL 17.95
Succulent wild gulf prawns served chilled with cocktail dipping sauce & lemon aside.DUNGENESS CRAB CAKES 19.50
Lightly fried golden brown. Served on a bed of seasoned greens with sherry cayenne aioli.TEMPURA MUSHROOMS 14.50
Whole California mushrooms tempura fried. Served with two dipping sauces.SAUTÉED SEA SCALLOPS 26.95
New England "Diver" sea scallops sautéed in a white wine garlic butter sauce.TOMATO & BUFFALO MOZZARELLA 15.95
Italian ‘Caprese Salad’ drizzled with extra virgin olive oil & reduced balsamic vinegar.
HOMEMADE SOUP & SIDE DINNER SALADS
AWARD-WINNING CLAM CHOWDER 6.95 | BOWL 8.95
Classic New England style. CUPLOBSTER BISQUE 7.95 | BOWL 9.95
Maine Lobster, Cream & Sherry. CUPSUNDANCE HOUSE SALAD 9.50
Organic mixed greens, campari tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, slivered carrot, red onion & rustic croutons. Choice of housemade dressing on the side.TOSSED SONOMA SALAD 10.95
Micro green lettuces, campari tomatoes, diced red bells & toasted pinenuts. Tossed with balsamic vinaigrette& topped with crumbled feta.STRAWBERRY ARUGULA SALAD 10.50
Wild arugula, strawberries, blue berries & toasted almonds. Tossed with a champagne vinaigrette & topped with crumbled feta.CRISP CAESAR SALAD 11.95
Romaine hearts, rustic croutons & imported parmesan reggiano. Tossed with our creamy anchovy dressing.THE STEAKHOUSE WEDGE 13.50
Iceberg wedge, chopped tomato, diced red onion, crumbled blue cheese, applewood smoked bacon & topped with blue cheese dressing.
HOUSE SPECIALITY SLOW-ROASTED PRIME RIB
THE PETITE CUT, 8 OZ. 46.95
THE STANDARD CUT, 10 OZ. 52.95
THE HOUSE CUT, 12 OZ. 58.95
THE SHAREHOLDER’S CUT, 14 OZ. 64.95
USDA PRIME GRADED STEAKS
PRIME FILET MIGNON, 7 OZ. 54.95
Cabernet Bordelaise Sauce.PRIME “DOUBLE CUT” FILET, 10 OZ. 66.95
Cabernet Bordelaise Sauce.PRIME NEW YORK STRIP, 13 OZ. 68.95
Whiskey Peppercorn Sauce.PRIME RIBEYE STEAK, 15 OZ. 72.95
Herbed Steak Butter.PRIME BONE-IN RIBEYE, 20 OZ. MKT
Herbed Steak Butter.
FRESH SEAFOOD, PASTA & FREE-RANGE CHICKEN
FRESH FISH OF THE DAY MKT
A hand picked selection from sustainable sources as far as Hawaii & Alaska. Special beurre blanc sauce aside.GRILLED FRESH SALMON 36.95
Responsibly farm-raised in Scotland. Open flame grilled & served with a sour cream dill caper sauce aside.FRESH PACIFIC SWORDFISH 37.50
Hook & line caught. Open flame grilled & served with a sour cream dill caper sauce aside.HIBACHI AHI SASHIMI 38.95
Sushi grade #1 ahi tuna pan seared on one side & sliced thin "extra rare". Served with classic Japanese condiments.GRILLED CHICKEN TERIYAKI 26.95
Double-breasted chicken marinated & grilled. Basted with our house made Hawaiian teriyaki glaze.CHICKEN MARSALA 28.95
Chicken breast lightly pounded thin “scaloppini style” & sautéed with a mushroom marsala wine sauce.WILD GULF PRAWNS 34.50
Jumbo prawns sauteed in a classic white wine garlic butter sauce or tempura fried "Japanese Style".SAUTEED SEA SCALLOPS 48.95
New England "Diver" sea scallops seared & sautéed in a classic white wine garlic butter sauce with fresh lemon.PRAWN PUTTANESCA PASTA 25.95
Fusilli pasta tossed with sautéed wild gulf prawns, diced tomatoes, capers, kalamata olives, basil & pomodoro sauce.JUMBO PRAWN LINGUINE 26.50
Sautéed wild gulf prawns, campari tomatoes, garlic, chili flakes, basil & baby spinach with a white wine cream sauce.AUSTRALIAN LOBSTER TAIL MKT
8 oz. cold water lobster tail served steamed on the shell with table-side drawn butter & lemon.
SURF & TURF COMBOS
WILD GULF PRAWNS 13.95
Sautéed or Tempura Fried.SAUTÉED DIVER SEA SCALLOPS 18.50
White wine butter sauce.AUSTRALIAN LOBSTER TAIL MKT
Steamed or Grilled.Our semi-private dining rooms offer unique spaces for small gatherings to large events, with the assurance of our signature dishes & service. From near or far, bringing your guests to Sundance The Steakhouse is a surefire wow. Let over 47 years of banquet hospitality make your event a success.
Please note: Due to the semi-private nature of our dining rooms, we do not permit the use of AV equipment, podiums or screens. We are strictly a dining venue. Thank you.
STAG’S LEAP ROOM
Ideal For 8-12 Guests
Silverado Trail RoomSILVERADO TRAIL ROOM
Ideal For 13-16 Guests
Alexander Valley RoomALEXANDER VALLEY ROOM
Ideal For 17-26 GuestsSundance the Steakhouse - Dessert Menu - Updated 2/8/2022
Menu and prices subject to changeDESSERTS
OUR FAMOUS SUNDANCE MUD PIE 16.50
A Sundance Original since 1974. Coffee ice cream with an Oreo cookie crust surrounded by real hot fudge & topped with whipped cream & chopped roasted peanuts & candied pecans.APPLE PIE A LA MODE 13.95
Freshly baked apple pie from Upper Crust Bakery in San Rafael. Classic apple cinnamon filling with a flaky butter rich crust. Served à la mode with vanilla ice cream.HÄAGEN DAZS ICE CREAM 11.50
Two generous scoops of vanilla or coffee ice cream. Topped with fresh seasonal berries. 3 extraGHIRARDELLI HOT FUDGE SUNDAE 15.95
Inspired by San Francisco’s Ghirardelli Square. Choice of vanilla or coffee ice cream topped with hot fudge, whipped cream & chopped roasted peanuts & candied pecans.FRESH FRUIT SORBETTO 11.95
Light & refreshing. Topped with fresh blueberries & raspberries. Please inquire on our flavor of the day.CLASSIC CHEESECAKE 14.95
Locally made in Menlo Park by Namesake Cheesecake. Graham cracker crusted, two layer cheesecake served with our housemade raspberry fruit sauce.SIX LAYER CHOCOLATE CAKE 16.95
Moist, rich dark chocolate cake with fudge frosting & chocolate shavings. Garnished with Ghiradelli chocolate & caramel sauces. Served à la mode with vanilla ice cream.WILD BERRIES GRAND MARNIER 13.50
Sliced organic strawberries topped with a medley of seasonal berries. Grand Marnier cream sauce served on the side.WHITE CHOCOLATE CREME BRULEE 14.95
Creamy custard infused with French Girard's white chocolate & laced with a crackling sugar crust. The Owner’s Favorite.
Events and Specials
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Monday, December 2, 2024, 4:00 pm-5:30 pmMonday – Friday, 4 pm – 5:30 pm * Appetizers available after 4:30 pm For over four decades we’ve been serving up the best cocktails & appetizers in town. The Read more...
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Tuesday, December 3, 2024, 4:00 pm-5:30 pmMonday – Friday, 4 pm – 5:30 pm * Appetizers available after 4:30 pm For over four decades we’ve been serving up the best cocktails & appetizers in town. The Read more...
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Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 4:00 pm-5:30 pmMonday – Friday, 4 pm – 5:30 pm * Appetizers available after 4:30 pm For over four decades we’ve been serving up the best cocktails & appetizers in town. The Read more...
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Thursday, December 5, 2024, 4:00 pm-5:30 pmMonday – Friday, 4 pm – 5:30 pm * Appetizers available after 4:30 pm For over four decades we’ve been serving up the best cocktails & appetizers in town. The Read more...