Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Meyhouse located?
Meyhouse has restaurants in Palo Alto, Sunnyvale and San Ramon. Select a location for its address, contact details, menus and reservations. Explore our locations.
What are your opening hours?
For opening hours, check the page for the restaurant you plan to visit: Palo Alto, Sunnyvale or San Ramon. View location information.
Where does the name Meyhouse come from?
Meyhouse comes from the word “Meyhane” in Turkish, which is traditionally a place for friends and family to come together and enjoy food, drinks, and music. The word meyhane in Turkish comes from the Persian “mey”, meaning wine, and “khaneh”, meaning house. Meyhouse comes to mean wine-house, don’t forget to take a look at our comprehensive wine list featuring high quality and rare wines from around the world.
What is Raki?
Raki is an integral part of Turkish drinking culture. Most deliciously paired with seafood and mezes, raki is an anise flavored 40-45% alcohol served as a single or double shot in a chilled raki glass. Once water and ice are added to the liquor, it turns cloudy white. Sip slowly and enjoy the sweet aftertaste.
What is Little Little in the Middle?
Little Little in the Middle is our exquisite chef’s tasting menu, starting at $95/person and requires a two person minimum. There is a choice of meat, seafood, or vegetarian menu, and you may mix-and-match to try a full array of dishes. Cold appetizers, warm appetizers, main course, and dessert are all included and served family style. Portions are adjusted accordingly for the number of guests, and everyone at the table must participate. Drinks are not included.
What is the corkage fee?
Corkage is $35 per standard 750ml bottle for the first two bottles, or $70 for one magnum bottle. Each additional 750ml bottle is $65. We do not open wines that we already carry on our wine list.
How can I reserve a table?
Choose your restaurant on our Reservations page to open its booking link. Reserve a table.
Is there parking or valet?
There is street parking in the surrounding area. We do not have a valet service.
Do you accept walk-ins?
We do accept walk-ins, however seating is limited. Our bar only accepts walk-ins on a first come-first serve basis and offers the full dining menu. On weekends, we are usually fully booked so we recommend reserving in advance. There is more chance for walk-ins during weekdays and for lunch.
What is the reservation change/cancellation policy?
You may make any changes and cancellations to your reservation free of charge until 24 hours before your reservation. Cancellations less than 24 hours in advance will result in a $25 per person fee.
Is the meat halal?
Our lamb and chicken are halal, however our beef is not.
Do you have outdoor dining?
Please contact the restaurant you plan to visit to confirm outdoor seating availability.
Are you open for lunch?
Yes. Lunch starts at 11:45 am daily at all three locations.
Sunnyvale: until 2:30 pm daily.
Palo Alto: until 2:00 pm daily.
San Ramon: until 2:00 pm Monday–Friday and 2:30 pm Saturday–Sunday.
What time does the kitchen close?
Dinner hours vary by location and day. Check the hours on your restaurant’s location page, and contact the restaurant for kitchen cutoff times or late arrivals.
Do you have vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options?
For questions about vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free options, contact the restaurant you plan to visit before ordering. Find your restaurant’s contact details.
How do you do large groups, private dining or buyouts?
For large groups, private dining or buyouts, share your preferred location, event date and guest count with our events team. We will contact you about availability and options. Submitting an inquiry does not confirm a reservation. Send a private event inquiry.
What are your up times and seating turns?
We accept first turn reservations starting from 5 until 5:45, usually with an up time of 7:30. Our second turn seating starts at 7:45. So we have 2 seating times for every night.
What are the Meyhouse Jazz events?
Your ticket includes a reserved table, with no food or drink minimum.
Meyhouse Jazz venues: Meyhouse Jazz Palo Alto and Meyhouse Jazz San Ramon.
General two-set schedule:
Set 1: seating at 5:00 pm; show at 6:30 pm.
Set 2: seating at 8:00 pm; show at 8:30 pm.
Check your performance page for its venue, schedule, tickets and dining details.
Explore Meyhouse Jazz.
Do you have gift cards?
Yes, gift cards are available for purchase on our website or a physical card may be purchased in store.
Is there a kids menu?
We do not have a separate kids menu, however we make kid friendly meals upon request.
Do you do anything special for birthdays?
We place a birthday card at the table and serve a complimentary birthday ice cream or baklava with a candle. If you would like to bring your own cake, we will gladly store and serve it as well.
Do you offer a full bar?
Yes we do offer a full bar, which features our craft cocktails. We also offer our full dining menu at the bar, which is on a first come-first serve basis. We do not take reservations for the bar.
Is Meyhouse wheelchair accessible?
Yes, our dining room and restrooms are universally designed to be accessible.
Do you offer takeout?
Check your restaurant’s page for its ordering link or contact details, and confirm available takeout options directly with that location. Find your restaurant.
Fees + charges
A 4% living wage surcharge is added to all checks, and a 20% gratuity is added to parties of 6 or more.