Local Union 271

Name: Local Union 271
Address: 271 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA, United States, 94301-1714
Telephone: (650) 322-7509
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (574)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

271 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301-1714

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

About this restaurant

Gluten-free-friendly
Healthy
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.

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
Website
http://localunion271.com/
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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
271 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301-1714
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

Kelly Bakery Rustic Cheesy Garlic Bread$9.95
chipotle aioli
Hobbs Bacon Top Organic Deviled Eggs$6.00
Happy Boy Farm Spinach Dip$16.95
Kelly Bakery Rustic
Meatballs!$17.95
NY Sausage Pork & Stemple Creek Beef. House Bianco Di Napoli Marinara | parmesan | ricotta cheese | pesto | rustic garlic bread
PEI Steamed Mussels* **$16.95
White wine garlic butter sauce | Kelly Bakery Rustic
Grilled Castroville Artichoke$13.95
garlic aioli | arugula
Turmeric "Cali-Flower"$14.95
Tarragon aioli | pomegranate | California dates | pickled red onions
"Craft" Mac Cheese$14.95
gouda | cheddar | panko
Kelly Bakery Rustic Avocado Toast$13.95
Coke Farms arugula | watermelon radish | citrus segments

Taco Platters (2)

Pulled Organic Chicken Verde$17.95
Cumin Beyond "Meat"$19.95
Fresh Local Rock Cod$19.95
Fresh Line Caught Sushi Grade Ahi – Poke Style$24.95
avocado | sesame seeds | wasabi aioli | lime spiced slaw

Salads & Soups

add to the below: Fresh Local – Black Cod $14.95, Shaking Beef Tenderloin $14.95, Fresh Local – Halibut $14.95, Grilled Organic Chicken $9.95, Fresh Local Ora King Salmon $17.95, Grilled Prawns $9.95

House Made Bianco di Napoli Tomato Soup
shaved parmesan | chives | truffle oil drizzle
- Cup$7.00
- Bowl$12.00
Coke Farms Butternut Squash Soup
Pepitas | crème fraiche
- Cup$8.00
- Bowl$13.00
Fresh Sushi Grade Ahi-Poke Bowl Style* **$24.95
brown rice | wasabi | Gluten Free soy | tobiko | seaweed salad | sriracha aioli | mixed greens
Local Fall Butternut Squash Apple Salad$19.95
Gizdich ranch apple | HBF greens | pomegranate | citrus vinaigrette | almonds | pepitas | goat cheese
Green Heart Farms Roasted Beets$18.95
HBF greens | Laura Chenel goat cheese | walnuts | citrus | citrus vinaigrette
Coke Farms Kale & Little Gems Caesar$14.95
anchovy base | egg free | Kelly rustic croutons | shaved parmesan

Mains

After 4pm daily. Choice: Local farm greens OR brown rice & local vegetables

Fresh Local Farmed Ora King Salmon$33.95
honey, almond, horseradish & dill - cream drizzle | Santa Cruz micro greens
Grilled Fresh Pacific Halibut$32.95
sweet chili - pineapple sauce | Haas avocado | Santa Cruz micro greens
Fresh Local Black Cod$29.95
Bianco Di Napoli tomato sauce | capers | olives | Santa Cruz micro green
Natural Beef "Shaking Beef Tenderloin"$34.95
Vidalia onion | sweet soy | oyster sauce | local Kimchee

Entrees (Complete Meals!)

Housemade Sauce Selections W/ Shaved Parmesan: Bianco Di Napoli house marinara, creamy alfredo. Add: Prawns $9.95 | Mary's Chicken $9.95 | Beyond Meats "Bolognese" $8.95 | Topped with fresh ricotta and pesto $4.95

Grilled Skirt Steak$33.95
LU red & sweet potatoes | Chimichurri
Cioppino* **$29.95
Monterey Bay clams & mussels | prawns | local rock cod | scallops | Bianco Di Napoli marinara | Kelly Bakery Rustic garlic bread
Local Coke Farms Butternut Squash Risotto$21.95
truffle oil | shaved parmesan | vegetarian stock | Straus family dairy butter
Fresh Saporito Pasta of RWC Bucatini$17.95

Healthy Bowls

$18.95. Add to the below: Fresh Local – Black Cod $14.95, Shaking Beef Tenderloin $14.95, Fresh Local – Halibut $14.95, Grilled Organic Chicken $9.95, Fresh Local Ora King Salmon $17.95, Grilled Prawns $9.95, Cumin Spiced Beyond Meat (Vegan) $8.95

Vegan Lemongrass-Curry
local vegetables | tri-colored carrots | broccoli | brown rice
Gluten Free House Teriyaki
tri-colored carrots | broccoli | fall vegetables | cauliflower | brown rice
Back of the House
avocado | chipotle black beans | brown rice | tomatillo salsa | red & sweet potatoes | romaine | roasted poblano | pickled red onion | cotija | cilantro | radish | tomato
Fall Buddha Bowl
Coke farms butternut squash | pomegranate | avocado | kale – red & white quinoa | turmeric –dill | edamame | garbanzo | pickled red onion

Burgers

Brioche bun | dijonaise | red onion | b&b pickles (lettuce / tomato on request). Choice: local mixed greens, red & sweet potatoes, or house tomato soup. Gluten Free bread available for substitution | $1.95

½ Lb Stemple Creek Organic Ranch Beef$20.95
Certified organic, non- GMO verified, grass grazed
Beyond Meats$19.95
plant based
The Local 271 ½ Lb. Stemple Creek Organic Ranch Beef$22.95
Smoked gouda | Hobbs bacon aioli | Green Family farms arugula

Lil' Farmers 10 and under

$12.95

Gluten Free Teriyaki Chicken
veggies | brown rice
Bucatini
with butter and parmesan OR house marinara
"Craft" Mac N Cheese

Desserts

$12.95. House whipped cream

Brioche Bread Pudding
local strawberries
Warm Ghirardelli Chocolate Brownie
Oakland's Pietisserie Fresh Local Seasonal Pie
Apple Crumble | Pecan

What 574 people are saying

Local Union 271 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Local Union 271 is praised for its "excellent food" and vibrant atmosphere. Diners enjoy the "fun drink menu" and commend the "friendly" staff. The restaurant offers a variety of healthy, allergy-friendly options and a great selection of gluten-free dishes. Despite occasional service delays, it remains a "perfect neighborhood spot" with a wide-ranging menu and accommodating staff.

574 Reviews

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Liz
California Central Coast1 review
3.0
Dined on June 2, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
By the time our entire party arrived, they were really busy and they could not handle the volume. It took a long time for us to even get menus. The service was pretty slow. The food was delicious couple of the drinks that we wanted they were out of it seemed to us that they need better management, but the staff did their best
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Jill
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities12 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Loved the restaurant! Really cool vibe, excellent food & a fun drink menu. I highly recommend it. Everyone friendly which always makes the dining experience that much better!
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Rebecca
San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Music was pretty loud. We mentioned it when we arrived, and the manager turned it down. We were seated outside and it’s just a very busy street with a lot of traffic and noise. But the service was excellent and the food was very good.
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David
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Always delivers healthy tasty food. Right on main University street
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Sandra
San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious. I especially appreciate that they don’t cook with seed oils!
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Nory
California Central Coast4 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Host did not accommodate our request to sit at a table away from the walkway and instead had two people sat at our requested table immediately right after us.
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Julie
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
2.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
food was bad. waiter forgot our utensils and napkins.
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Jose M
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
4.0
Dined on April 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food was ok and the waiter missed and item that never arrived. Entrees were pretty good. Burger lacked flavor.
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Elizabeth VIP
New York City31 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
My tuna poke had tiny pieces of chopped tuna and instead of brown rice it looked like they substituted a big scoop of rice pilaf. My husband enjoyed the fish tacos. The outdoor seating was pleasant, but overall the experience was "meh."
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Flavia
San Francisco Bay Area42 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Avocado toast was plentiful but the eggs were only slightly warm. Potatoes were ample, hot & delicious. The 3 egg scramble, with bacon & avocado, toast & potatoes, was very good and warm. We had a carafe of Chardonnay Wine that was very nice, recommended by our waitress, who was very attentive and informative. We ate outside, a very nice sunny day & quiet! Prices were competitive. $30+ tip/tax, minus alcohol.
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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 4.5 stars by 574 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://localunion271.com/
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

Local Union 271

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Shared

Kelly Bakery Rustic Cheesy Garlic Bread$9.95

Hobbs Bacon Top Organic Deviled Eggs$6.00

Happy Boy Farm Spinach Dip$16.95

Meatballs!$17.95

PEI Steamed Mussels* **$16.95

Grilled Castroville Artichoke$13.95

Turmeric "Cali-Flower"$14.95

"Craft" Mac Cheese$14.95

Kelly Bakery Rustic Avocado Toast$13.95

Taco Platters (2)

Pulled Organic Chicken Verde$17.95

Cumin Beyond "Meat"$19.95

Fresh Local Rock Cod$19.95

Fresh Line Caught Sushi Grade Ahi – Poke Style$24.95

Salads & Soups

House Made Bianco di Napoli Tomato Soup

Coke Farms Butternut Squash Soup

Fresh Sushi Grade Ahi-Poke Bowl Style* **$24.95

Local Fall Butternut Squash Apple Salad$19.95

Green Heart Farms Roasted Beets$18.95

Coke Farms Kale & Little Gems Caesar$14.95

Mains

Fresh Local Farmed Ora King Salmon$33.95

Grilled Fresh Pacific Halibut$32.95

Fresh Local Black Cod$29.95

Natural Beef "Shaking Beef Tenderloin"$34.95

Entrees (Complete Meals!)

Grilled Skirt Steak$33.95

Cioppino* **$29.95

Local Coke Farms Butternut Squash Risotto$21.95

Fresh Saporito Pasta of RWC Bucatini$17.95

Healthy Bowls

Vegan Lemongrass-Curry

Gluten Free House Teriyaki

Back of the House

Fall Buddha Bowl

Burgers

½ Lb Stemple Creek Organic Ranch Beef$20.95

Beyond Meats$19.95

The Local 271 ½ Lb. Stemple Creek Organic Ranch Beef$22.95

Lil' Farmers 10 and under

Gluten Free Teriyaki Chicken

Bucatini

"Craft" Mac N Cheese

Desserts

Brioche Bread Pudding

Warm Ghirardelli Chocolate Brownie

Oakland's Pietisserie Fresh Local Seasonal Pie

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Local Union 271 offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Local Union 271 restaurant rated?

Is Local Union 271 currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information