Forget everything you know about dining out – Kappo is here to turn your culinary world upside down.

Nestled in the Stanford Shopping Center, this intimate 12-seat restaurant is about to redefine what “farm-to-table” really means. Chef Nikolas Neuwirt isn’t just cooking food; he’s crafting an entire California wilderness experience on a plate.

A Forager’s Wildest Dream

Imagine a chef who doesn’t just order ingredients, but personally hunts, dives, and forages for them. Neuwirt, a veteran of Birdsong and Niku Steakhouse, brings that exact wild energy to Kappo. His menu reads like an adventure map: spiny lobster with sweet-crunchy chili, Mt. Lassen trout cured in yuzu and dried in cedar, all wrapped in locally procured Californian nori.

More Than Just a Meal

At $140 per person for a nine-course winter tasting menu, Kappo isn’t just feeding you – it’s telling a story of California’s natural landscape. With three beverage pairing options (including a non-alcoholic route), this isn’t just dinner; it’s a sensory expedition.

Communal Dining, California Style

With just two nightly seatings and a communal counter setup, Kappo transforms eating from a solitary act into a shared experience. It’s less a restaurant and more a culinary campfire where strangers become temporary companions, united by extraordinary food.

Reservations open December 3rd. Consider this your invitation to the wildest dining experience in the Bay Area.