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Local Union 271, Palo Alto, CA

Local Union 271

4.2
4.2
538 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 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

What 538 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Local Union 271 offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing service" and a warm atmosphere. Known for its "delicious" menu, the restaurant excels in brunch with standout dishes like eggs Benedict. Attentive staff, especially servers like Maritza and Carlos, ensure a memorable visit. Perfect for gatherings or casual meals!

538 Reviews
  1. Susan

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    This was our first dinner at this restaurant. The menu is good for the gluten-free and vegetarians in our party. The problem with this restaurant is that the inside tables are too close together. You can easily hear conversation at the the next over tables, there is no sense of privacy for your own table. The service was uneven, although the server was very friendly.

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  2. nadine

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    waiter was friedly, attentive and the food was good.

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  3. KathrynG

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I came here with a large group from work and we had a wonderful experience. The restaurant has a great vibe, lots of food options (including for those with different dietary restrictions), and our waiter was attentive and even helped surprise a coworker with a birthday dessert and sparkler. Definitely recommend!

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  4. Carrie

    Calgary

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    One meal was overcooked, the other was so undercooked it looked like it just fought its way out of the ocean. Cocktails were not as advertised, would not recommend
    Local Union 271Responded on September 27, 2024
    Thank you for your feedback, and we sincerely apologize for the disappointing experience you had at Local Union 271. We strive for quality in both our meals and cocktails, and we appreciate your input as it helps us improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide you with the dining experience we aim for.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Michael

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and excellent food. Highly recommend it.

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  6. Jan

    San Francisco

    29 reviews

    1.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I've been a customer of Local Union since they opened. Today's experience has caused me to cancel my next reservation. The online menu is no longer current so ordered a smoked salmon scramble. The saltiest smoked salmon I've ever encountered. The "grilled" onions were raw and the goat cheese almost non existent. This was served in a little pan with a 1/2 of liquid on the bottom so quite soggy. My side of what has always been the BEST tomato soup was chunky, overly thick and a disappointment. My husband's burger lacked any flavor except that brought by the pickle chips. It's sad to see this once great local restaurant failing. Service has always been spotty but today we had the misfortune of being seating where the servers congregate so had to listen to them complain about their customers.
    Local Union 271Responded on September 27, 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Local Union 271, as we strive to provide every guest with delicious food and excellent service. Your comments about the menu, food quality, and service environment are important to us, and we will address these issues with our team to ensure we make the necessary improvements. We hope to have the opportunity to regain your trust in the future.

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  7. John

    San Francisco

    43 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is a step above fast-food, but at high end prices. Service is decent, but the kitchen lets them down. Skip it.
    Local Union 271Responded on September 27, 2024
    Thank you for your feedback. We’re continually working to improve both our service and kitchen operations, and we hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Matthew

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was not good. I had the chilaquiles. The chips came out extremely soggy as if they had been sitting for 30 minutes. Avocado was extremely unripe.

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  9. Jennifer

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    When we sat down, I asked the woman if she could have someone turn on the heater. Then I asked a food runner, after asking a 3rd time, our waitress turned it on. service was not very attentive and when you are paying $120 for dinner for 2, you expect a little service. Lychee martini was lovely, Happy Boy salad was great, as was the cheesy garlic bread. Cheese is my favorite food, so when I say that the truffle mac & cheese had too much cheese...it had tons. The "shaking beef tenderloin" did not say that it was sliced. It arrived sliced in small pieces that were over cooked and drowned in sauce. If you order beef tenderloin, you want a single piece and to be able to taste the meat. I would have liked to have considered dessert but the service was so lacking that I wanted to leave. Ambiance outside was very nice. Inside was more lively. This place could be great with more attention to detail with the food and service.

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  10. Liz

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visitor. Enjoyed it very much! The food was healthy and delicious. We all enjoyed it. Glad to have stumbled upon this gem.

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FAQs

Local Union 271 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 4.2 stars by 538 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 13 times today

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
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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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