Meyhouse & Meyhouse Jazz Club Reviews, Ratings & Menu

General Info

Meyhouse & Meyhouse Jazz Club brings Turkish fine dining and live music together at 640 Emerson St in Palo Alto. Inspired by the culinary traditions of the Aegean and Anatolian regions, Meyhouse offers a modern take on the classic Turkish meyhane. The setting feels elegant without being stiff, making it equally appealing for a romantic dinner, celebration, or relaxed evening with friends.

Food is at the heart of the experience. The menu focuses on thoughtfully prepared mezes, charcoal-grilled specialties, seafood, and other traditional Turkish dishes presented with a refined touch. Diners often praise the appetizers, particularly the eggplant with yogurt and fresh bread. These simple dishes showcase the kitchen's emphasis on balanced flavors and quality ingredients.

For the main course, kebabs are a popular choice, bringing smoky, savory flavors from the charcoal grill. The Chilean seabass also receives plenty of attention from guests looking for something lighter yet still rich and satisfying. Alongside the food, Meyhouse offers a carefully selected collection of raki and wines. Raki, in particular, fits naturally with the meyhane-style dining experience, where several dishes can be shared slowly around the table.

What makes Meyhouse & Meyhouse Jazz Club especially distinctive is the entertainment. Located within the restaurant, Meyhouse Jazz Club provides an intimate space for live jazz performances. Instead of feeling like an afterthought, the music becomes part of the evening. Full dining and cocktails are available, so guests can enjoy a complete dinner while listening to live performances in an upscale setting.

The atmosphere is often described as lively, polished, and welcoming. Live jazz adds energy while the elegant surroundings keep the experience suitable for birthdays, anniversaries, date nights, and other special occasions. Despite the sophisticated environment, the hospitality remains warm and approachable.

Service is another frequently praised part of Meyhouse. Guests highlight the attentive, professional staff and the welcoming treatment throughout the meal. Combined with authentic Turkish flavors, fresh bread, flavorful mezes, grilled dishes, cocktails, and live music, Meyhouse & Meyhouse Jazz Club offers a dining experience that goes well beyond a typical night at a Turkish restaurant.

What customers say?

“ Delicious premium Turkish food for a premium price. The service was outstanding, and I have no complaints. The only thing I would nitpick on is that we got seated on one of the side tables, and I felt like the middle is a better vibe. The food was absolutely delicious. Everything was cooked perfectly, and the fresh Turkish bread was so good. Normally I don’t eat tableside bread since it fills me up and it’s usually not the best quality, but this bread was freshly baked and oh so delicious. We got chicken, lamb, steak, variety of appetizers and a couple desserts as well. I think the Turkish desserts at Oklava is better priced and tastes better, but other than that, I would order everything else in a heartbeat. The service was outstanding too, my party and I had a later reservation and we were so busy enjoying the food and each others company that we didn’t realize how late it had gotten. But we didn’t feel rushed to leave and the staff was so courteous. Although expensive, I think your money is better spent here than some other competing restaurants in Palo Alto. ”

- Skylar Kim -

“ Absolutely amazing meal with both strong and subtle flavors. Incredible Turkish bread right out of the oven. The simple garlic yogurt is worth the trip all by itself! Superb grilled eggplant and peppers, and kebabs too. The tomatoes taste homegrown. Real chocolate covers the profiteroles. The wait staff don’t hurry you, so you can relax and flag them when you’re ready. ”

- John Louie -

“ We had a great date night here. The service is 10/10 and the food was delicious. We got the roasted red pepper spread, artichoke with shrimp, grilled octopus and the dumplings with beef. We got the baklava for dessert. Everything was amazing. Definitely make a reservation ahead of time. I grabbed a 5:30pm res for 2 on a Friday a few days out - all the other slots were booked. ”

- Talia Karasinski -