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JOEY Valley Fair
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(122)Santa Clara - 2
RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Palo Alto
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.6(740)Palo Alto - 3
Telefèric Barcelona - Palo Alto
Price: Expensive•Spanish•4.6(2,766)Palo Alto - 4
Evvia
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.9(4,797)Palo Alto - 5
Macarena
Price: Expensive•Traditional Spanish•4.4(90)Palo Alto
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Ettan - Palo Alto
Price: Expensive•Indian•4.5(1,743)Palo Alto - 2
Nobu Palo Alto
Price: Very Expensive•Japanese•4.6(1,701)Palo Alto - 3
Terra - Eataly Silicon Valley
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.3(2,213)Santa Clara - 4
Ethel's Fancy
Price: Very Expensive•Californian•4.8(598)Palo Alto - 5
Selby's
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(1,027)Menlo Park
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Cucina Venti
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.5(1,594)Mountain View - 2
La Fondue - Saratoga
Price: Expensive•French•4.6(4,751)Saratoga - 3
Left Bank Santana Row
Price: Moderate•French•4.4(5,460)San Jose - 4
Pausa Bar & Cookery
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(1,919)San Mateo - 5
Cascal
Price: Moderate•Tapas / Small Plates•4.7(4,414)Mountain View
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Vino Locale - Palo Alto
Price: Expensive•Wine Bar•4.7(110)
Welcome to Vino Locale serving downtown Palo Alto since 2005!
The only Wine Garden & Kitchen in downtown Palo Alto with Nightly Live Music in the back garden!
Check music schedule on our website www.vinolocale.org
Join us for Dinner, Wine and live music in the Vino Garden!
Dog Friendly Patio
Happy Hour (Tue-Sat) 3:00-5:30
Great wines from California and around the world
Wine flights with cheese pairings
Craft beers on tap & beer flights
Nuts and olive flights
Cheese & Charcuterie boards
Extensive Tapas Menu
Dinner MenuBistro Elan
Price: Expensive•French•4.9(52)Bistro Elan serves French dishes created mainly from ingredients obtained from the local farmers. The cozy interior is ideal for a date night or a small celebratory dinner with friends. The open kitchen offers a homey feel where you can enjoy an apple salad or La Quercia Prosciutto before moving on to an entrée of local Petrale sole or a Sonoma duck leg confit. Bistro Elan offers outside seating. Dine on a pan-seared Scallops or Flat Iron Steak in the open air.
Bistro Elan has a modest international wine list that has been carefully chosen to pair well with each dish. Finish the evening meal with a dessert like Coffee ice cream, roasted strawberry ice cream, caramelized Valrhona chocolate mousse or a slice of Almond cake.
Cafe Pro Bono
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.9(1,468)Cafe Pro Bono stands as Palo Alto's premier destination for exquisite Italian cuisine. With a legacy spanning over 30 years, we take pride in offering a diverse array of authentic and reasonably priced Italian and European dishes, each crafted with a dedication to freshness that is evident in every bite.
Whether you seek a romantic evening or a casual dinner, our menu features a wide selection of traditional dishes at accesible prices. From beautifully presented appetizers to homemade pastas, daily fresh seafood, quality meats, and indulgent desserts, complemented by expertly crafted cocktails we strive to ensure every visit is a memorable culinary experience.
Consider our Private Event Room for your next rehearsal dinner, birthday celebration, baby shower, family gathering or business meeting. Our full bar offers a variety of cocktails, including alongside domestic and international wines.
We look forward to welcoming you soon to Cafe Pro Bono.
Buon Appetito!!!Naschmarkt - Palo Alto
Price: Expensive•Austrian•4.8(432)Since opening in 2022, Naschmarkt has been a family-owned restaurant offering an authentic and unforgettable dining experience. Our mission is to provide high-quality, flavorful dishes in a fun, welcoming atmosphere where great food and great company come together.
Named after Vienna’s iconic Naschmarkt, the largest open-air market in Austria, our restaurant celebrates the rich culinary traditions of Austria and its diverse European influences. From hearty German flavors to the delicate tastes of Italy and the bold spices of Hungary and France, every dish at Naschmarkt is a journey through history and culture.
Whether you're here for a special occasion or a casual meal, we promise an extraordinary experience that combines Austrian heritage with the warmth of a family-run restaurant. Come for the food, stay for the ambiance – we can’t wait to serve you!
Sundance The Steakhouse
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(5,632)Since its opening in 1974, prime steaks and martinis have never gone out of style at this Palo Alto institution. The atmosphere is very clubby with fireplaces, dark wood, sports memorabilia and plush leather booths tucked into the many nooks throughout the dining room. Famous for their slow-roasted prime rib & hand-cut U.S.D.A Prime Steaks, they also offer fresh seafood, cold water lobster tail & succulent shellfish. The 20 oz. Bone-In Rib eye Steak is the Boss’ Favorite while the Double Cut Filet Mignon runs a close second. Sundance is respected for serving the best food money can buy coupled with value & simplicity – a welcome relief for serious food & steak aficionados. The menu is supported by an award-winning wine list that features over 400 selections focusing on highly allocated Napa Valley Cabernets. Exceptional ratings & numerous restaurant awards rank Sundance the Steakhouse as a true dining destination.Tacolicious - Palo Alto
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.8(213)Tacolicious is a casual, modern Mexican restaurant with locations in San Francisco, Palo Alto and Manhattan Beach (LA). 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.
RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Palo Alto
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.6(740)The RH Rooftop Restaurant is located on the third floor of RH Palo Alto, The Gallery at Stanford. Enjoy a reimagined menu of enduring classics, along with a curated selection of exceptional Champagnes and wines. Dine in a year-round skylit garden escape with heritage olive trees, sparkling chandeliers and a cascading center fountain sculpted of solid Biancone limestone.Meyhouse Palo Alto
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.8(725)"Welcome to our home. Meyhouse is a casual place where family and friends get together over a drink, mezes, unique seafood, and grilled delicacies.
Our philosophy is unique in many ways. We have an ingredient first approach, which means we handle ingredients as minimally as possible through the cooking process. We source the highest quality ingredients we can find and let them shine. Our recipes are as authentic as possible, no sous vide or modernist cuisine can be found here."
San Agus Cocina Urbana & Cocktails
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.5(119)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.Dinah's Poolside Restaurant
Price: Moderate•Californian•4.5(841)Dinah’s Poolside Restaurant offers indoor and heated outdoor dining in a relaxing environment overlooking the pool. Private dining is also available in our Fireside Room or private Lanai patio.
This casual restaurant is renowned by locals for a hearty breakfast and lunch-time favorites. In the evening, Chef Gerardo Naranjo elevates the experience with steak and seafood classics.
Fresh, seasonal and local. We offer the highest quality cage free eggs, sustainable produce and free range meats sourced locally whenever possible.
For over 55 years we have been serving the Palo Alto area with great service, consistent food, and hand squeezed orange juice!
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- AAndrewVIPWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoNobu is my go to dinner when I want sushi. It is timeless and my partner and I love it.More infoNobu Palo AltoPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Palo Alto•4.6
- MMarinaSan Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoEvvia is a favorite — quality, ambiance, service and all the way.More infoEvviaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Palo Alto•4.9
- MMeilingSan Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoWe had a lovely lunch gathering with three friends. We ordered hummus, Gavurdagi salad, lamb chops, and grilled branzino. Everything was delicious and generously portioned. The warm bread served with the hummus was perfectly crisp on the outside and soft on the inside—we even asked for a refill, which is rare since the ladies are usually on a diet! The Turkish signature dessert, künefe, along with the coffee service, made for a perfect ending. We’ll definitely be back!More infoMeyhouse Palo AltoPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Palo Alto•4.8
- SSitaramanVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoGreat experience. Food and drinks were great. Nice ambience. Vegetable/ vegan paella was excellent. Our friend loved seabass / fish. We tried all the desserts and all were excellent.More infoMacarenaPrice: Expensive• Traditional Spanish• Palo Alto•4.4
- EEricaVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •46 reviews5.0Dined on May 16, 2025Wonderful food and atmosphere. We sat in the main dining room and it was lovely.More infoEttan - Palo AltoPrice: Expensive• Indian• Palo Alto•4.5
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Healthy restaurants located in Palo Alto include True Food Kitchen - Palo Alto, Wildseed Palo Alto and Evvia
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Palo Alto are True Food Kitchen - Palo Alto, Macarena and Tamarine Restaurant
Bottomless brunch in Palo Alto is available at RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Palo Alto, Dinah's Poolside Restaurant and Macarena
The most romantic restaurant in Palo Alto is RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Palo Alto
Restaurants in Palo Alto with a great view include Osteria, RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Palo Alto and Dinah's Poolside Restaurant
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