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1. Nobu Palo Alto
4.6
Exceptional(1734)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Palo Alto
Booked 68 times today
Nobu Restaurants' now classic and seamless blend of Japanese and Peruvian food has officially made it’s way to the Bay Area. Here you may divulge in some of our signature world famous dishes like our Alaskan Black Cod, Yellowtail Sashimi Jalapeño, and Salmon Sashimi New Style just to name of few. Situated at the lobby floor of the Nobu Hotel, Epiphany we offer indoor and outdoor seating right in the heart of Palo Alto. Dine with us, stay with us.
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2. Local Union 271
4.5
Awesome(580)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Palo Alto
Booked 12 times today
We, as a local family owned restaurant, unite local, exceptionally produced, food and drink. We proudly purvey these locally sourced provisions in a comfortable setting that has been hand crafted by local artisans.We strive to create a local experience that is abundantly flavorful, healthy, safe, and enjoyable. We are honest and do the right thing.Local Union 271 is a circle of farms, ranches, dairies, hatcheries, bakeries, fisheries, breweries, and wineries- and a lot more! Our local partnerships are the core of our mission to provide healthy, sustainable, safe, organic ingredients.
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3. Osteria
4.6
Exceptional(1451)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Palo Alto
Booked 25 times today
Our vision is to insure a quality dining every time you eat with us. Osteria's purpose is to provide 'Culinary Contentment.' Whether you are choosing to enjoy an Osteria meal at home, your business via delivery, or in our dinning room, it is our pleasure to assist you. We believe in preparing fresh, whole food, as an essential to our customer's well-being. We are focused at providing you, our family and friends, with a traditional Tuscan cuisine, which pleases the palate is healthy, and progressive. Whether you are gathering with family, friends, co-workers, or entertaining clients, we happily offer our assistance. It is a privilege to serve you, grazie!
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4. Tacolicious - Palo Alto
4.8
Exceptional(217)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Palo Alto
Booked 8 times today
Tacolicious is a casual, modern Mexican restaurant with locations in San Francisco and Palo Alto. We source our ingredients responsibly, take our tacos as seriously as our cocktails, and offer a fun sit-down, full-service experience. Large party of 12 +? Email us at palo_alto_management@tacolicious.com and we'll fit you in. We have outdoor dining, a great private room and do off-site catering. Go to tacolicious.com for more information; catering requests can be sent to events@tacolicious.com.
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5. San Agus Cocina Urbana & Cocktails
4.5
Awesome(120)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Palo Alto
Booked 8 times today
Discover San Agus Cocina Urbana & Cocktails, a neighborhood hangout in Palo Alto where friends and strangers come together to enjoy crafted urban street bites, beers, and cocktails. Whether you’re looking for a casual spot to unwind or a vibrant place to connect, our welcoming atmosphere and creative menu make every visit memorable. Don’t forget to ask about our artisanal selection of agave spirits.
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6. Clark's Oyster Bar - Menlo Park
4.5
Awesome(89)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Menlo Park
Booked 61 times today
Clark’s Menlo Park is a stylish all-day restaurant celebrating coastal American classics spanning from New England to California. In addition to its flagship menu of oysters and raw bar, a signature burger, daily catch specials, lobster rolls, chowder and refreshing crudo, this California location features seasonal bounty from the Pacific Ocean. The wine list highlights California classics alongside French whites and reds primarily from Burgundy and the Loire. Clark’s signature martinis and cocktails are always available.
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7. Wildseed Palo Alto
4.6
Exceptional(189)
Price: Moderate
• Vegetarian / Vegan • Palo Alto
Booked 55 times today
At Wildseed, a plant-based restaurant and bar by Adriano Paganini, we believe that eating seasonally is the right thing to do because it makes a difference in the way your food tastes and how you feel. Working exclusively with N California’s freshest and most seasonal produce, Wildseed serves up hearty, healthy and satisfying meals that pull in global flavors and techniques alongside creative cocktails, local beer, and local, vegan, organic and biodynamic wines.Wildseed offers guests a chance to make a better choice – a place where you can feel good about the decisions you are making. With a full-bar that is also driven by the philosophy of using fresh, sustainable and seasonal ingredients in its cocktails, Wildseed is well suited for hosting groups large and small for snacks and drinks at happy hour, or a full meal throughout the day.4% surcharge will be added to all guest checks for employee benefit, including health insurance, commuter benefit, sick days & minimum wage ordinance.
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8. True Food Kitchen - Palo Alto
4.1
Excellent(3662)
Price: Expensive
• American • Palo Alto
Booked 49 times today
True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in Palo Alto for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.
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9. Che Fico Parco Menlo
4.6
Exceptional(489)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Menlo Park
Booked 21 times today
From Back Home Hospitality comes Che Fico Parco Menlo, an evolution of Che Fico specifically created for the Peninsula located at Springline in Menlo Park. Che Fico Parco Menlo takes inspiration from its critically acclaimed sister restaurant in San Francisco while adding new creations to its menu of Italian fare with California influences. Dishes of hand-rolled pasta, naturally fermented sourdough pizza, antipasti, meat, and fish celebrate the team’s’ passion for Italian cuisine and their dedication to using the best seasonal products from farmers and purveyors in the Bay area.With a vibrant design by Jon De La Cruz, Che Fico Parco Menlo is the premier destination for both business and social events with private dining options for up to 70 guests. In addition to the dining room, there is an all-season outdoor patio covered by a custom-built pergola with fans for Summer nights and heaters for Menlo park 'Winters'.
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10. Sushi Roku - Palo Alto
4.7
Exceptional(64)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Palo Alto
Booked 20 times today
Sushi Roku is revolutionizing the culinary scene. A Japanese sushi concept new to Palo Alto, unites the elements of inventive fusion dishes, hip ambiance and trendy cocktails while offering unparalleled hospitality.

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  • Hari
    San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Great Mexico City food. Attentive service. Creative cocktails.
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    San Agus Cocina Urbana & CocktailsPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Palo Alto
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    4.5
  • Tanya
    San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    I enjoyed my dinner and the staff was awesome! I would go again.
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    Nobu Palo AltoPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Palo Alto
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    4.6
  • Drew
    San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    We had a great anniversary dinner (with our adult children!). The team made us feel welcome and took extra time to chat and listen patiently to our stories. The food was great, as always. We truly enjoyed our dinner and will certainly return.
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    OsteriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Palo Alto
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    4.6
  • Tony - SherylVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •8 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Jun 29, 2025
    Tacos were very tasty & tortillas most delicious, but think $7+ taco is over-priced. Whole Pinto Beans (since Black Beans are likely canned) vs. visually unappealing Refritos should be offered. Had to ask for ordered Sides, forgotten when Tacos delivered. $13 Single-serving Chicken Soup size should be sharable... had to practically beg for 2 Salsa bowls for 2 small portions. And, fyi... where are the spoons for serving up delicious Salsas? Music is uninteresting Pop & several decibels too loud!!! A Soundtrack for monotony, it prohibits normal conversation. 1/3 Bathrooms required serious cleaning attention. Implement hourly Check/Maintenance schedul.e OK. Bastante!
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    Tacolicious - Palo AltoPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Palo Alto
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    4.8
  • Crystal
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 21, 2025
    Best chilaquiles in town! I rarely enjoy my brunch since I’m pretty picky with my food but I finally found delicious chilaquiles I actually enjoy. Will be coming back soon
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    Local Union 271Price: Moderate• Contemporary American• Palo Alto
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    4.5

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