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Address:
4269 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306

Neighborhood:
Palo Alto

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Cuisine:
Fusion / Eclectic

Price: $30 and under

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Trader Vic's - Palo Alto Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.tradervicspaloalto.com
Email: rvlcek@tradervicspaloalto.com
Phone: (650) 849-9800
Hours of Operation: RESTAURANT: Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 4:30pm - 9:30pm BAR: Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 4:pm - 12:00am, Sunday: 4:30pm until 9:30pm. Bar and Late Night menus are available
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Fusion / Eclectic, Pan-Asian, American
Executive Chef: Thomas Mitchell
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Facilities: We can accommodate large parties in the dining room. Please call for details.
Private Party Contact: JR Burgos (650) 798-1306
Special Events & Promotions: For more information call us at 650-849-9800

Getting there

Cross Street: Between Charleston and San Antonio
Parking: Private Lot

A word from Trader Vic's - Palo Alto

Trader Vic's is a Polynesian restaurant and bar, which specializes in serving Island cuisine and cocktails. Island cuisine is an influenced fusion of French, Creole, Indian and Chinese. Cuisine (Appears on Profile Page only): Fusion / Eclectic

Trader Vic's - Palo Alto

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97 $30 and under restaurant

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90 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

90 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

special occasion(40)
good for groups(29)
fit for foodies(25)

romantic(24)
neighborhood gem(23)
vibrant bar scene(19)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (90)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had a great time with husband's

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Dined on 04/14/2012

2007

Dined on 04/14/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We had a great time with husband's parents and grandmother. Fun drinks and great food."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The restaurant is very nice.

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Dined on 04/14/2012

2012

Dined on 04/14/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The restaurant is very nice. I was surprised to see some people come in dressed as if they were going to a fast food joint. So not appropriate for a classy place. However, customers aside, the dinning room is formal without being stuffy. I was recently diagnosed as gluten intolerent and the waiter was very knowledgable about what items on the menu could have hidden gluten ingredients, very helpful. Food was great, service was stellar!"

Dined on 04/14/2012

2012

Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

FIRST AND LAST TIME EXPERIENCE.

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Dined on 04/11/2012

2003

Dined on 04/11/2012

2003

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"FIRST AND LAST TIME EXPERIENCE. COLD SOUP - BAD CUTS OF LAMB - DRY RICE - TO NAME A FEW."

Dined on 04/11/2012

2003

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Steak was very tough. Fish

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Dined on 04/09/2012

2012

Dined on 04/09/2012

2012

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Steak was very tough. Fish was pretty good. Good atmosphere, but there are other restaurants in Palo Alto where you can get much better for the price."

Dined on 04/09/2012

2012

Special Features: romantic

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Price did not meet expectation

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Dined on 04/09/2012

2006

Dined on 04/09/2012

2006

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Price did not meet expectation of food and
Ambiance ....needs an uplift to be more worthy"

Dined on 04/09/2012

2006

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

I love the restaurant and

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Dined on 04/08/2012

2009

Dined on 04/08/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I love the restaurant and the adjacent hotel. I hope it remains there as long as I live in Palo Alto. Great food and hospitality!!"

Dined on 04/08/2012

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We're long term customers

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Dined on 04/08/2012

2007

Dined on 04/08/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We're long term customers of this location, and as a result we have had better and worse experiences. However, the best experience was outstanding, and the worst experience was only minor issues that the staff was able to resolve to our satisfaction.

This time, given that half our party arrived 30 minutes late, the wait staff was considerate and solicitous without being in any way pushy. The odd arrival and ordering sequence didn't fluster the waiter at all. In addition, one of the managers came by also to see if everything was going well for us.

Considering it was Easter dinner, I can not say enough good things about our experience this time."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2007

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

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The best service in the bay

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Dined on 04/08/2012

2008

Dined on 04/08/2012

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The best service in the bay area!"

Dined on 04/08/2012

2008

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

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Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

I've been in many Brunch but

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Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I've been in many Brunch but this one need to be my bottom list. For $45pp, food could be better with selection of salmon that is so dry, beef stir fry, fried rice and usual breakfast items. Carving station with choice of leg of lamb and dry porkloin (No sauce or au jus) just chutney. Dessert are tartletes of fruits and lemon curd with meringues. For $45 not included the glass of mimosa for $13, coffee for $3 and tea for $3...I think is easter sunday brunch but this is not a excuse to over charge the client. I would recommend for that price they can do better selection as probably their food cost is only 25%."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Champagneless

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Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We have been at this place numerous times for brunch but were surprised that this time the brunch did not include champagne. It was a total surprise when we received the bill and were charged for the champagne. In all the brunches we have been to at other placed and they are numerous the champagne was always included."