Sheraton Poolside Grill

Palo Alto, CA

Following the successful renovation of the Sheraton Palo Alto’s lobby, bar, and public spaces, owner Pacific Hotel Management returned to the design team at Arcsine to reimagine the property’s restaurant, The Poolside Grill. Taking cues from the public space renovation, the designers embraced the original modernist architecture while adding modest contemporary touches including refined furniture and elegantly simple light fixtures. The palette of clear walnut and textural cream with brushed brass accents unites the restaurant aesthetically with the renovated public space. Natural light floods into the vaulted skylight and highlights the restored wood plank ceiling, diffusing light throughout the space.

The furniture layout is arranged to maximize views to the pool and patterned wood screens surround banquettes near the entry to create a strong sense of arrival. Considering the local tech nexus, connectivity is key; an elevated communal table offers power at the table apron, while minimalist outlets are installed at the Pullman-style booths. By relocating the buffet opposite the pool, the space better transitions from day to night: custom patterned accordion doors stack discreetly away to feature the breakfast spread and expand during lunch and dinner service to create a feature wall.