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Address:
27 University Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Neighborhood:
Palo Alto

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Cuisine:
American

Price: $30 and under

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MacArthur Park - Palo Alto Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.macarthurparkpaloalto.com
Email: barbara@macpark.com
Phone: (650) 321-9990
Hours of Operation: Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Sunday 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Happy Hour: Monday - Friday: 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: American
Executive Chef: Faz Poursohi
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Entertainment, Fireplace, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: Off-site catering is available for groups any size ranging from simple drop offs to fully staffed events. We cater corporate and personal events at just about any location. Call the Banquets line for menus and more details.
Entertainment: Happy Hour Menu from 4:00 to 6:30 Monday through Friday.
Special Events & Promotions: Wedding receptions and larger events are hosted at MacArthur Park which can easily hold 200+ guest. We host everything from a young childs birthday party to large corporate dinners. "We are pros at special events

Getting there

Cross Street: El Camino; adjacent to Palo Alto Train Station
Public Transit: Located right next to the Cal Train Station and Bus Stop.
Parking: Valet
Parking Details: $5 at dinner (self parking is available at all times at the back of the restaurant)

A word from MacArthur Park - Palo Alto

Palo Alto neighborhood favorite MacArthur Park relaunched in April 2008 with the original chef and owner. Faz Poursohi (of Faz Restaurants) and Restaurateur Chuck Frank (formerly with Spectrum Foods, owner of 16 upscale eateries) are at the helm and have revitalized this historic landmark designed… by Julia Morgan in 1918. The revitalized menu features Faz' award-winning Oakwood Smoked California BBQ Baby Back Ribs, mesquite grilled meats and fresh fish. Special features include signature cocktails, the MacArthur Park famous potato skins and onion strings. Continued

MacArthur Park - Palo Alto

3.8

87 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerGood for Groups
Diners' Choice WinnerMost Booked 1000-Point Tables

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117 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

117 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

good for groups(54)
special occasion(45)
neighborhood gem(27)

fit for foodies(23)
kid-friendly(22)
romantic(20)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (117)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I have been going to MacArthur

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Dined on 04/14/2012

2010

Dined on 04/14/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I have been going to MacArthur Park for most of my life. My grandfather was stationed there during the war, so this area/building has sentimental value to me."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

MacArthur Park is one of those

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Dined on 04/13/2012

2012

Dined on 04/13/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"MacArthur Park is one of those places people have heard of, but not enough have been there. The service is great, and the food is excellent. I highly recommend the pork chop, my favorite, but the entire menu is wonderful."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, notable wine list, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Easter Brunch 2012

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Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We were there for Easter Brunch. There was good-sized crowd, but the restaurant was not overly-crowded, and all the diners were quietly conversing, and that actually added to the pleasant experience (i.e., a lot of people enjoying their meals). All the food was very well prepared, and we enjoyed every bite."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, notable wine list, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Day before Easter, so place

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2002

Dined on 04/07/2012

2002

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Day before Easter, so place was empty. Had ribs and sea bass. Both where only so so"

Dined on 04/07/2012

2002

Special Features: good for groups

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

I wanted to like MacArthur

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Dined on 04/06/2012

2008

Dined on 04/06/2012

2008

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I wanted to like MacArthur Park after all the great reviews it got. But being forced to pay $5 for valet parking in what was an easy-to-park-your-own-car lot was an immediate turn off. When we walked inside we were surprised to find the entire left side of the restaurant completely empty, and it remained that way throughout our meal (maybe that's because we made an 8pm reservation?). The food itself was pretty good and the service was good as well. But considering that it's in a slightly remote section of University Avenue, I don't think we'll be going back."

Dined on 04/06/2012

2008

Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, notable wine list

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

As a French customer, I always

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Dined on 04/06/2012

2010

Dined on 04/06/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"As a French customer, I always like when food is great and at MacArthur, everything was perfect. Price is also great. I will come back next time."

Dined on 04/06/2012

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Have been to MAcArthur Park

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/20/2012

2011

Dined on 03/20/2012

2011

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Have been to MAcArthur Park a couple of times. Food is reliable, but not spectacular. Had a veggie pasta meal and it was good but lacked much flavor. The little Gem salad was very good, however. Will go back another time when looking for a basic meal and good glass of wine."

Dined on 03/20/2012

2011

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

They have the greatest baby

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Dined on 03/18/2012

2006

Dined on 03/18/2012

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"They have the greatest baby back ribs and wonderful cobb salad. Service is very attentive."

Dined on 03/18/2012

2006

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Still one of the best

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Dined on 02/17/2012

2005

Dined on 02/17/2012

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

"For years, this has been my go-to place. Always flawless service, always superb food, always impeccable."

Dined on 02/17/2012

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Our request for a side table

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Dined on 03/08/2012

2007

Dined on 03/08/2012

2007

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Our request for a side table wasn't honored even though there were such tables available. We were placed in the middle of the dining area near the fire place, which was congested and there was a very bright light pointed straight down at the table. We asked to be moved, and were without hesitation, to a side table akin to the one we requested. Service was slow; too few waitpeople for the number of tables being served, and as a consequence we didn't have time for dessert (due to a post-dinner commitment)."