The Mountain Terrace — Restaurant in Woodside

A six star review

This venue deserves more than five stars—it was a six-star experience! From the stunning setting to the excellent staff, our wedding day was absolutely perfect.

Tips for a Perfect Day If you are planning your wedding here, my strongest advice is to rent the cottage. It was large enough for the bridal party's ready room and made the logistics seamless. The location is key; with the winding roads and the famously busy Alice's Restaurant across the intersection, you want to be close by. Advise your guests to arrive slightly early. The traffic, particularly on Sundays, can be heavy due to the venue’s popularity and the influx of motorcycle and car clubs stopping at Alice’s. This creates noticeable traffic and noise outside the gates.

The Serene Experience This is where The Mountain Terrace truly shines. The moment you step through the gate, you are transported. You find yourself in a beautiful, peaceful environment underneath the towering redwoods with a breathtaking view of the valley below. Despite the busy road nearby, the property is a sanctuary of nature and peace. With plenty of seating nestled in the trees, it felt truly private—we were even visited by three deer!

Our Celebration We hosted approximately 100 guests, many of whom carpooled. We held our ceremony on the grass facing the trees and the valley, creating a picturesque backdrop. The beautiful setting allowed us to take a variety of stunning photos: bridal party shots before the ceremony and family portraits afterward.

Dinner followed with a wonderful, well-planned menu executed by the excellent resort staff. We then moved to the dance floor for speeches and celebrated the night away! The venue offers great facilities, including a dedicated area towards the back of the dance floor for the newlyweds and convenient bathrooms (three total, including one nearby). Everyone had a fantastic time, and we received compliments all week long. When we departed, we were ecstatic and so appreciative of the entire experience. Because we rented the cottage for two days, the bride and groom were able to simply cross the street, go to sleep as husband and wife, and wake up to a magical morning. We couldn't have asked for anything more!

Rehearsal Friday This may be premature review, but I am sure this will be a wonderful venue. Over a year ago my daughter picked this place for her wedding on Friday the third. We had rehearsal and the place was gorgeous. Plenty of area to host a large group we will have 100 people for a sitdown dinner. The ceremony will be on the grass under the redwoods with a bit of a view. The place has a quaint appearance inside. There is a bar a place for dancing. A restroom is clean and gorgeous and well maintain hysterically across from Alice’s restaurant, which is where the wedding party had lunch. There is a cottage on one side of the establishment that we rented for two days so the bride and groom have a place to set up and have their first night together on the other side as an Airbnb as well, but rest at a wedding party. We look forward to the wedding on Sunday.

This may be premature review, but I am sure this will be a wonderful venue. Over a year ago my daughter picked this place for her wedding on Friday the third. We had rehearsal and the place was gorgeous. Plenty of area to host a large group we will have 100 people for a sitdown dinner. The ceremony will be on the grass under the redwoods with a bit of a view. The place has a quaint appearance inside. There is a bar a place for dancing. A restroom is clean and gorgeous and well maintain hysterically across from Alice’s restaurant, which is where the wedding party had lunch. There is a cottage on one side of the establishment that we rented for two days so the bride and groom have a place to set up and have their first night together on the other side as an Airbnb as well, but rest at a wedding party. We look forward to the...

The Mountain Terrace made my wedding day just PERFECT. When we were trying to choose a wedding venue, having these three criteria fulfilled was important: responsible staff, beautiful space, and delicious food. The Mountain Terrace was just so perfect to fulfill these criteria.

Staff: I had tons of small and big questions to ask via email. Caren, our communication point and wedding planner, always responded within 12 hours. Her answers were SO clear as well. It was a huge relief for me because I could plan my wedding with confidence promptly. She would also think ahead of me and save so much of my time. No words can describe how awesome she is!!  The manager of the day was also so nice. He made sure that everything was on schedule and that we were feeling comfortable with what was happening. Every other staff we met was always ready to serve us and answer our questions with a smile🥹🥹 I wanted to say thank you to everyone who was working with us throughout my wedding prep and on the day of.

The space: Many of our guests (almost 1/2 of them) were coming on the plane from different states and countries. Making sure they enjoyed every single view of the venue was crucial for us. And it was a success! So many of them (even our local guests) complimented how beautiful this venue was. The redwood trees just made my wedding day so magical. When I walked down the virgin road, I literally felt like I was walking into my dream that I had dreamt of since I was a little girl🥹🥹 The indoor space was so cute as well. I will never forget our first wedding dance on the floors surrounded by everyone.

The food: It was truly THE BEST FOOD I'VE EVER HAD at any weddings I had ever been to!!!!!! Knowing our guests were coming from far places, we truly wanted to treat them well with good food. I also knew our guests were picky eaters and I am a big foodie. In my culture, there's a joke (but I consider it an adage), "Food is what's left in the wedding guests' hearts." TMT JUST NAILED IT. people just raved about the food all night!! My wedding was about two months ago, but I still hear people raving about the food.

A lot of my guests told me that it was the best wedding they had ever been to. Looking back on my wedding day, I can't stop smiling. It was a blessing to have found TMT to remember my wedding day extra special. Thank you...

My husband and I had our eyes set on having an outdoor redwood venue in the Bay Area. The Mountain Terrace was probably the 3rd venue we visited (overall, we ended up visiting over 20), and each time we visited a different venue, we couldn’t stop thinking about the first impression TMT left on us.

For starters - it is STUNNING. My favorite part was seeing everyone’s faces when they walked through the entrance. The vast open space, redwoods, and a glimpse of the skyline view was just the earthy-atmosphere we were looking for.

The food - this was a deal breaker for us. Our wedding was in October and I STILL have people messaging me about how they crave the food/apps served at our wedding… and that it had been the best tasting wedding meal they’ve had thus far, which I truly stand by. TMT banquet staff delivered, served and left no crumbs!! 10/10 perfection.

The staff - I could not give ENOUGH kudos to all the staff that had a handle in making our day so incredible. Shout-out to our banquet manager Juan - who went above and beyond in accommodating our guests with special requests. With the level of care they had, it truly felt like they treated each of us like family. And Caren & Kristy - for helping a bride feel SANE throughout the wedding planning process… The amount of emails I sent Caren were probably in the triple digits, but she always responded within the day and was so informative/insightful each time. She also helped me find a better option for these chairs that I absolutely NEEDED - and they truly tied our Star Wars themed wedding together so well!!

Also an added plus - they have a suite/house around the corner that you can rent for your bridal party the night before/night of. This was a HUGE help to us as we were able to have our wedding party together for last minute DIYs and for get ready photos too. The home is newly renovated and was the perfect stay for the night of. Definitely recommended & 100% convenient!!

IN SHORT: The catering was ELITE, the banquet staff & coordinators are professionals, and the venue views?!? 10/10. If you're looking for an aesthetic outdoor venue that combines outstanding service, SUPERB catering and a truly enchanting atmosphere, TMT is the place to be. We couldn't have imagined a more perfect place...