History
Originally established in 2008 in San Carlos. Menlo Park opened in 2013. The Refuge is an upscale, artisan beer pub located in the ever popular downtown area of Menlo Park on Crane St. right off the main artery, Santa Cruz Ave. It captures the best iconoclastic dishes America has ever conceived, and the personal European nostalgia of its founder and owner, Matt Levin. Our signature dish is our ultra-tender, mouth-watering pastrami, hand-carved and steaming hot. Nobody has ever served this type of pastrami in the Bay Area. It is made with respect to the bold traditions laid down by the great delicatessens such as Langer's and Katz's. The menu also features fresh house-ground Hamburgers, authentic Ribeye Cheesesteaks, fresh salads, seasonal soups and comforting desserts. With 24 Belgian beers on tap in Menlo Park, the most in the Bay Area, the beer selection is the crowning jewel of The Refuge.