What should I order at The Emerald Hour?
The Emerald Hour
Wagyu Burger
Mentioned multiple times as exceptionally delicious, with one reviewer calling it the best burger they've ever eaten and another praising its quality.
Cocktails (various including Snap Pea, G&T, Paloma, Jimbos Sour, whiskey sour)
Highly praised throughout the reviews for being strong, creative, tasty, and made with high quality ingredients. Several reviewers highlighted the excellent craft cocktails as a standout feature.
Sausage Stuffed Calamari
Repeatedly noted as tasty and a popular small plate option that pairs well with the cocktails.
Small Plates / Spanish Tapas
Reviewers frequently mentioned the small plates as delicious, with some specifically referencing Spanish tapas and dishes like oysters, beef tartar, octopus, charcuterie, and pork cheeks.
Mushroom Burger
Recommended as the best mushroom burger by one reviewer, highlighting the restaurant's quality vegetarian options.
Hours
| Monday | 3 to 10 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3 to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 3 to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 3 to 10 PM |
| Friday | 3 to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 3 to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 3 to 10 PM |
About The Emerald Hour
The Emerald Hour is a cocktail bar and restaurant in Mountain View, California, located inside the lobby of the Shashi Hotel. It is known for craft cocktails, a curated drink list, and food that includes small plates and dinner items such as steak, salmon, fish, wagyu burger, and sausage stuffed calamari. Reviewers consistently praise the high-quality cocktails, attentive service, and the cozy, upscale indoor-outdoor setting. The price range is about $30 to $40, and the place is described as a good fit for after-work drinks, casual meals, and small groups.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
Popular for
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Food
- Food at bar
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Wine
Dining options
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked questions
What is The Emerald Hour known for?
It is best known for its craft cocktails, especially drinks like the whiskey sour, Paloma, G&T, Snap Pea, and Jimbos Sour, which reviewers describe as strong and high quality. The food also gets attention, with small plates and dishes like sausage stuffed calamari, charcuterie, wagyu burger, and oysters often mentioned as solid pairings for drinks.
What dishes are most recommended at The Emerald Hour?
Reviewers most often highlight the sausage stuffed calamari, charcuterie, wagyu burger, oysters, and beef tartar, along with small bites like fingerling potatoes and bread. Dessert also comes up, with the berry crisp and mousse mentioned as good finishes to the meal.
What is the atmosphere like at The Emerald Hour?
The vibe is cozy, trendy, and upscale, with an indoor-outdoor layout, comfy chairs, loveseats, fireplaces, TVs, and poolside seating. It seems to work well for after-work drinks, small groups, and solo dining, and reviewers also mention it as a comfortable spot for casual meals or work events.
Is The Emerald Hour good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is about $30 to $40, and reviewers say the small plates can be pricey but worth it because the cocktails and food are consistently high quality. People describe the service as excellent and the overall experience as good value for a stylish hotel bar in Mountain View.
When is the best time to visit The Emerald Hour?
It is a strong choice for after-work visits, especially if you want cocktails and small bites in the evening. Reviewers note that the outdoor seating is a plus and that the sun stays out later before the building eventually shades the patio, so earlier evening hours can be especially pleasant.
Is parking available at The Emerald Hour?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
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