The Avenir Story

Whether at work or play, my company and personal philosophy is very simple: “To make people happy!” From the customers and our employees to the communities in which we do business, making people happy is what we are all about. Everything we do revolves around four basic principles:

  • Being dedicated to producing the best customer experience possible.

  • Going to extraordinary lengths to exceed the customer’s expectations.

  • Teamwork, trust, and mutual respect are paramount in all that we do.

  • Supporting the communities of which we are part and a deep desire to create unique social gathering spaces.

Founded in the summer of 1993, Avenir Restaurant Group has been dedicated to opening dynamic and individually unique restaurants. Our goal is to become a social gathering spot for the Peninsula Communities that we operate in. Our passion for food, wine, spirits, art, and the cultural environment drives our entrepreneurial spirit. Birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, business triumphs, and countless holidays are celebrated in our restaurants.

We are committed to buying locally grown, sustainable and organic produce whenever possible. Our seafood is responsibly sourced with respect for the oceans. Our meat and poultry come from farms dedicated to doing things in an excellent manner. We care deeply about what we are serving our guests.

Being involved in our community also drives our company. Whether it is a school fundraiser, a local charity, a guest in need or a national cause you can count on Avenir Restaurant Group. We don’t believe in spending a lot of energy and time on advertising and marketing. Instead, we focus that energy on the actual guests who are dining in our restaurants and doing good in our communities.

Life truly flies by fast. Great food, excellent wine, hand-crafted cocktails and just getting together with friends and family truly enrich one’s life. We truly hope you enjoy our restaurants.

Cheers!

Greg St. Claire

 Community

Over the years we have partnered with numerous local non-profits.

 

49er academy

49er foundation

Peninsula Boys & Girls Club

San Carlos Education Foundation

San Francisco City impact

Good tidings foundation

Have a ball cancer fundraiseR

Ronald McDonald children’s hospital

Lucille Packard children’s hospital

make a wish

 
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Avenir Restaurants in the Press

 

SF Chronicle

Top 25 Restaurants in the Bay Area 2021
Town, San Carlos

USA Today

Restaurants take to the streets to create socially distanced dining rooms; Avenir Restaurant Group

Forbes

100 Best Brunch Restaurants in America 2019
Town, San Carlos

CBS Bay Area

Business Owners Relieved San Mateo County is Open; Town, San Carlos

The Daily Journal

Restauranteurs Welcome Back Outdoor Dining
Milagros, Redwood City

ABC 7 News

Avenir Cooks 2,000 Meals Daily for Local Families
Avenir Restaurant Group

Palo Alto Online

Historic Reopening in Portola Valley
Alpine Inn, Portola Valley

SF Gate

7 Bay Area Hikes that End with a Beer
Alpine Inn, Portola Valley

Palo Alto Online

Best Bites in Palo Alto
Nola, Palo Alto

24/7 Wall Street

Where to Celebrate Mardi Gras around America
Nola, Palo Alto

SF Chronicle

Top Steak Restaurant in the Bay Area
Town, San Carlos

SF Chronicle

Top Peninsula & South Bay Restaurants
Town, San Carlos

SF Gate

Milagros Restaurant Review
Milagros, Redwood City

The Almanac

“The Best Version of Rossotti’s it’s ever been”
Alpine Inn, Portola Valley

Toast Tab

Alpine Inn Increases Average Check Size Using Toast
Alpine Inn, Portola Valley

SF Eater

Where to Eat & Drink in Palo Alto
Nola Palo Alto

Mercury News

Mardi Gras Hot Spots in the Bay Area
Nola, Palo Alto

49ers Academy

Avenir offers a Fine Dining Experience at Gala
Avenir Restaurant Group

KQED

Best Southern Fried Chicken Spots in the Bay Area
Nola, Palo Alto

SF Chronicle

Top Brunch in the Bay Area
Town, San Carlos

Food & Wine

100 Best Brunch Restaurants in America 2019
Town, San Carlos

Open Table

100 Best Brunch Restaurants 2018
Town, San Carlos

Open Table

100 Best Restaurants in America for a Big Night Out 2018
Town, San Carlos

Insider

100 Best Brunch Spots 2016
Town, San Carlos

Palo Alto Online

“Perpetually packed Milagros Thrives”
Milagros, Redwood City

SF Gate

Will Portola Valley’s 168-year old Alpine Inn make it?
Alpine Inn, Portola Valley

The Almanac

Best American Food of 2021
Alpine Inn, Portola Valley

Thrillist

Stanford Drinking Guide
Nola, Palo Alto