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Local Union 271, Palo Alto, CA

Local Union 271

4.1
4.1
435 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:30 pm Brunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 322-7509
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Toribio Flores
  • Catering
    Bring the farm-to-table taste of Local Union to your parties! Our catering packages brings the whole party from share plates to family-style meals. Drop us a line to book yours now. https://localunion271.com/catering
  • Private party facilities
    We have several options available for your special event or party, including fully custom menus and drink. Please contact us so we can learn more about your needs and give you a custom quote. https://localunion271.com/large-groups
  • Neighborhood
    Palo Alto
  • Cross street
    University Ave. between Bryant St. & Ramona St.
  • Parking details
    Bryant / Lytton Garage - Parking Lot S445 Bryant StPalo Alto CA 94301
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • CHILLIN' SPRING SPECIALS LUNCH!

    $20.95 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for a Chilin' Spring Lunch Special! a two courses menu including a drinks MENU: DRINKS select one Blueberry Mule 0.0 ABV | Fresh Lemonade | Iced Tea FIRST COURSE select one House Made Bianco Di Napoli Tomato Soup HBF Green House Salad Grilled Castroville Artichoke garlic aioli ENTREE COURSE select one Coke Farms Kale & Little gem Caesar Salad anchovy base | egg free | Kelly rustic croutons | shaved parmesan Gluten Free House Teriyaki Bowl carrots | broccoli | winter vegetables | cauliflower | brown rice Grilled Mary’s Chicken & Pesto Sandwich focaccia | swiss | tomato | butter lettuce | aioli Pulled Organic Chicken Verde Tacos salsa verde | cotija cheese | lime spiced slaw | radish | cilantro | avocado
    CHILLIN' SPRING SPECIALS LUNCH! Photo

What 435 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

435 Reviews
  1. Elle005

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    a wide selection to choose from, and one of the more generous selections you can find as far as GF options go. Will go back

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  2. Eater129

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The outdoor seating here is plentiful, which makes it a great choice for anyone watching out for covid. The food, however, is fairly average. Our servers were all kind, but bussers left plates on our table forever, after the check was dropped (and until we departed). The place wasn't busy so I'm not sure what that practice is about. Overall, it's fine if you need outdoor seating, but the food wasn't anything to write home about, or get excited over.

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  3. RuthL

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    The food and service are OK. My check said $68 but when I paid with Apple Pay the charge became $90. I then asked for receipt as I was suspicious. The waiter gave me the receipt and explained the system has a glitch and the extra charge will be refunded 2 days later. Customer should have been informed the overcharge ahead of time instead of said nothing until customer questioned. At least provided the customer with receipt and explained or write on the receipt about the refund. I felt the store is not honest. We will never go back. We were shocked and disbelief at this kind behavior. We also wonder if the system glitch is undercharge instead of overcharge, what action the store will take?

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely vibe and interior with nice decorations. Want to coke back and relax at the bar with excellent food and libation or two! Friendly and helpful staff. Definitely coming back!

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  5. MartyRo

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The egg Benedicts we ordered were to die for! Absolutely amazing!!!

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  6. MsMatador

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    It was OK, but I don’t think I would be a regular. It’s probably better as a lunch spot. Both bathrooms were having problems. They ran out of whip cream for the dessert and ignored telling us so we had the option to change our order.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Went for happy hour. Has good deals. The drinks are yummy. We had the watermelon mule which was a little too sweet but strong. The frozen Bellini wasn’t available sadly. Very healthy food and apps. The chicken tacos were absolutely horrid. Stay away. Tasted like boiled chicken. Overall though everything else was ok.

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  8. PattyS

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Had the halibut which was pretty dry. But the burrata tomato appetizer and the artichoke were delicious. Service was attentive and friendly. We sat outside which was noisy but to be expected. Beautiful night all the way around !

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Varied delicious menu, excellent drink options and friendly efficient service! Visiting our daughter - the whole family came. Great place!!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience5
    The food was mediocre. The cod tacos were not very good.

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  11. Foodie

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Turmeric cauliflower tasted steamed and nothing else. Shisito peppers were barely cooked or seared at all. Potato were pretty disgusting, tasted like baked or boiled with no seasonaing or crispness to them.

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  12. MelissaG

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious, service attentive and music inside was classic 80's sing alongs which we loved.

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  13. atk5a

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    This is my go-to place to bring out-of-town visitors because it has good food and atmosphere. The food was fresh and tasty as usual, but service was a bit slow. That worked well for our friends catch-up dinner, but FYI!

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  14. Arabidopsis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Grilled prawns were delicious, buddha bowl was well seasoned and cooked, flatbread was great. Shrimp ceviche however was disappointing — the shrimp seemed overcooked and underseasoned.

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  15. PhilipJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second time visiting, and it's just as good as I remembered. Prices aren't the lowest, but it's all super high quality fare.

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  16. KelleyM

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Great food, healthy options high ceilings and fun environment. Feels like you're "out". A bit on the loud side, a bit expensive.

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  17. PatJ

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Noisy but okay because of where we sat. Expensive for pasta. No followup once food was served. "Manager" tried to whisk away one person's dish without asking whether he was finished and while I was still eating. His attitude was very snarky even when I said "Thank you" upon leaving.

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  18. LexyLady

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Love the scramble and the selection of Mimosas. It was my friends first time dining there and enjoyed it. They plan to dine there again.

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  19. InMyOpinion

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Waiter wasn’t familiar with the menu. My Back of the House bowl was suppose to have tomatillo salsa and cotija cheese but they were missing. I asked the server and he said it wasn’t suppose to have sauce. The poblano pepper was chopped so tiny it was hard to find in the lettuce. Another person ordered the hamburger with bacon aioli. She asked if the burger had bacon and the server couldn’t answer the question. Turns out no bacon but aioli with tiny pieces of bacon. Seems like they put an ingredient in the description but minimal amount in the dish - or none. The third person at the table did like their eggs Benedict. I would not go back to the restaurant. Not great service nor a value when there are so many other places to try near by. Also had to ask 3 people to tie down a wind screen that was blowing in someone’s face.

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  20. INEZP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Really nice food, the tequila cocktail I had was interesting. The service was excellent: they remembered my request that it was for a birthday and brought out a brownie cake at the end, which was a nice touch.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 4, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    Second time dining at Union and might be my last. The food was marginal to poor. Preparation and presentation weak. I ordered a cosmopolitan to start and it was flavorless. My friend ordered an espresso martini and she too had to send it back. It all felt rushed and sloppy. Maybe we just hit s bad night?

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 3, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Really horrible experience and rude service. I do not plan to go again.

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  23. Apr23

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    Food was terrible- undercooked waffles and greasy bacon strips. Even coffee was bad and cream not fresh. Have been here several times and no consistency to quality. After this time won’t give it another try

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  24. jacksonjohn

    San Francisco

    39 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience2
    Unfortunately, there was a wedding reception happening inside on this night, so we had to sit outside. I had been looking forward to enjoying their beautiful interior. The dishes we had were solid. I'd especially recommend the Ahi tuna tacos and the Mac & cheese.

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  25. SwingDaddy

    Los Angeles

    36 reviews

    3.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Food is fair, but feels a bit pricy. Suppose to be locally sourced and organic, if that make a difference for you. Not my cup of tea. Venue is well located and great for gathering.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    The flatbread pizza was very small for the size but food was delicious

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  27. PaulG

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Great food and service, but way too noisy. We sat outside, but even there it was difficult to have a conversation. There is absolutely no need for background music. Even if it was music I liked, I wouldn't want to hear it there. It just makes the overall noise worse.

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  28. SFDiner

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Brunch was good with fresh ingredients and generous portions.

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  29. Elle005

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great service, considerate of food allergies. Our server brought out extra vegetables for me after seeing I had to remove one type of vege from my dinner.

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  30. RosarioO

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall1food2service3ambience2
    Food is way OVERPRICED. I’ve been in less “fancy” restaurants with better food at an affordable price. I do NOT RECOMMEND this place.

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  31. MotleyCrew

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was delicious & the outdoor seating is a great ambiance!

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  32. ShoppingMary

    San Francisco

    33 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on June 13, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience2
    One server for the patio, noises and overpriced!!!!

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  33. TetyanaKG

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing , super delicious. Serving was great and place looked clean and very comfortable

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  34. erikf

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience3
    Subpar - experience not worth cost. Service and food mediocre.

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  35. AynurD

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience3
    All of our food was bland and dry. We ordered shrimp tacos, dry and bland. We ordered mahi mahi, dry and bland. We ordered the tuna tower, a bit more flavor but nothing special about it at all. Soooo disappointing!!

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the food and vibe! My sister visited from New York and we loved it and had the best time

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  37. MaryK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food! Burger was really excellent, as was ahi stack

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  38. jenmat

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    I am lactose intolerant, ordered mango sorbet, and am pretty sure I was given mango ice cream instead. The manager said no, it was sorbet, but he would not go check the package. It was rude and we will not be back. We sat outside, and University Ave is quite busy so it was noisy. Got blasted by diesel fumes when an old car sat idling next to us. The food was good, nothing fancy, and the NA drinks were creative and tasty.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Service was a little slow, but they offer a lot of healthy options from local farms. The drink selection is also really good. Has a nice outdoor area

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience3
    Food was good but basic. Drinks were ok, bartender made them taste different even though we reordered the same drinks. Tables are a little crowded together. Overall ok.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Local Union 271 using the Order Online button. Local Union 271 also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Local Union 271 also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 322-7509.

Local Union 271 is rated 4.1 stars by 435 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Local Union 271

271 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301-1714

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    University Ave. between Bryant St. & Ramona St.
  • Neighborhood
    Palo Alto
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:30 pm Brunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Bryant / Lytton Garage - Parking Lot S445 Bryant StPalo Alto CA 94301
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Toribio Flores
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (650) 322-7509
  • Catering
    Bring the farm-to-table taste of Local Union to your parties! Our catering packages brings the whole party from share plates to family-style meals. Drop us a line to book yours now. https://localunion271.com/catering
  • Private party facilities
    We have several options available for your special event or party, including fully custom menus and drink. Please contact us so we can learn more about your needs and give you a custom quote. https://localunion271.com/large-groups
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