Selby's

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

Classic American Continental, Done with Conviction

At the corner of Selby Lane and El Camino Real in Atherton, Selby's has built a reputation around a deceptively straightforward idea: every visit should feel like a celebration. The restaurant describes itself as a home for classic American continental cuisine delivered with timeless sophistication — and the recognition it has earned backs that claim up. Selby's holds a Michelin one-star designation and, as of 2025, carries Wine Spectator's Grand Award, one of the most demanding distinctions in the world for a restaurant wine program.

A Wine List That Earns Its Own Spotlight

The Grand Award from Wine Spectator is not handed out lightly — it goes to programs that demonstrate exceptional depth, breadth, and intelligent curation across labels from around the globe. At Selby's, the wine list is treated as a full partner to the food, not an afterthought. Whether you arrive for a leisurely dinner in the main dining room or settle into the bar and lounge, the cellar is there to be explored.

The Room and the Experience

The setting is Atherton, one of the quieter, more residential pockets of the San Francisco Peninsula, which gives Selby's a particular character: fine dining without the urban rush. Complimentary valet is available, the dining room takes reservations, and the bar and lounge operates on a first-come, first-served basis — an arrangement that suits both planned evenings and spontaneous ones. The kitchen is open nightly, and the menu spans dinner service with an occasional special event, such as a Bowmore Scotch dinner, woven into the calendar.

Why It Belongs on a Short List

For anyone moving through the Peninsula in search of serious American cuisine paired with a world-class wine experience, Selby's occupies a rare position. The combination of Michelin recognition and a Wine Spectator Grand Award in a single room is uncommon anywhere; in the suburbs south of San Francisco, it is exceptional.