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Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Palo Alto

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    • 9.3
      Indian$$$$
      365 California Ave, Palo Alto
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      • P-Edward L.

        P-Edward L. • November 28, 2018Food is delicious definitely worth the queue ! There’s outdoors seating available and they do great lassi

    • 8.8
      Coffee Shop$$$$View Menu
      444 California Ave (New Mayfield Ln), Palo Alto
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      • Julian F.

        Julian F. • August 24, 2017Really cool open air coffee shop. Haven't tried the coffee but the mint lemonade is great for a hot summer day

    • 8.6
      Steakhouse$$$$View Menu
      1921 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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      • Rei Alexandra A.

        Rei Alexandra A. • December 22, 2015Are you kidding me... Steak, of course. I also love the lobster and seafoods. They have scallop potato to die for too.

    • 8.6
      Cuban$$$$View Menu
      463 S California Ave (btwn W El Camino Real & Ash), Palo Alto
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      • Kris V.

        Kris V. • November 6, 2013Try the Cuban Cheesesteak - #kvpinmybelly - Lunch in #PaloAlto. I fell in love with tangy sofrito sauce over tri-tip, peppers and pepper-spiced cheese.

    • 8.3
      Italian$$$$
      341 California Ave, Palo Alto
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      • Michaëla M.

        Michaëla M. • July 14, 2017I love the cider, the rigatoni with split pea sauce, and the balsamic vinegar goat milk ice cream are all must-haves.

    • 8.2
      Bagels$$$$View Menu
      477 S California Ave (at El Camino Real), Palo Alto
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      • Tony C.

        Tony C. • April 17, 2010We usually go for their take outs.Try their cream cheese spreads. Great at home too!We like Walnut/Raisin and of course LOX spread.

    • 8.2
      Italian$$$$View Menu
      2437 Birch St (at California Ave.), Palo Alto
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      • Katherine L.

        Katherine L. • January 8, 2012The prosciutto salad is deliciously well balanced. Get the sweetbreads if available; you won't regret it!

    • 8.2
      Pizza$$$$View Menu
      448 S California Ave (at El Camino Real), Palo Alto
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      • G F.

        G F. • September 16, 2014Everything is amazing. Everything. The salted Carmel gelato with olive oil is to die for.

    • 8.1
      Mediterranean$$$$View Menu
      425 S California Ave (at Ash St), Palo Alto
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      • Charlotte W.

        Charlotte W. • July 6, 2010Falafel wrap with feta is intensely delicious. Try the mint and sage tea!

    • 8.0
      American$$$$
      250 California Ave (Birch Street), Palo Alto
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      • Angela C.

        Angela C. • June 22, 2019Went for the bar dinner menu, which is a la carte. Truly delicious, unpretentious fare! Loved the wagyu rib cap and the ricotta dumplings are to die for. The sourdough ice cream was so different!

    • 7.9
      Café$$$$View Menu
      405 S California Ave (at Ash St.), Palo Alto
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      • Sierra S.

        Sierra S. • November 2, 2011The salmon crepe is divine! I also enjoy the crepe Bretonne is wonderful with melted brie on top!

    • 7.9
      Mexican$$$$
      406 California Ave, Palo Alto
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      • Raj

        Raj • July 8, 2018Good house cocktails, mescal forward selection plus the regular stuff

    • 7.8
      Bubble Tea
      456 Cambridge Ave, Palo Alto
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      • Alex B.

        Alex B. • October 2, 2017Get strawberry fresh fruit with black tea. Strawberry boba or tapioca pearls

    • 7.8
      Portuguese$$$$
      340 California Ave, Palo Alto
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      • Tom M.

        Tom M. • July 30, 2020Good new Portuguese chicken spot in Palo Alto! You can actually get really hot chicken here that will make you sweat.

    • 7.8
      Food Court
      369 California Ave, Palo Alto
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      • Shirley L.

        Shirley L. • January 17, 2022Rooster and rice original and proposition chicken fried chicken salad with fries are my go tos

    • 7.8

      16. Daigo

      Japanese$$$$
      2363 Birch St, Palo Alto
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      • Chris K.

        Chris K. • July 5, 2021Excellent fish, fairly high-touch service at fairly high prices. It's not really a replacement for Homma's in any way, oh well.

    • 7.7
      French$$$$View Menu
      415 California Ave, Palo Alto
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      • Chris K.

        Chris K. • March 10, 2016Low-drama Parisian fare. Nice wines, amusing and good menu. Good for dates, reasonably quiet.

    • 7.7
      Mexican$$$$View Menu
      408 S California Ave (at Ash St), Palo Alto
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      • Chris M.

        Chris M. • July 6, 2019The best Mexican food around Palo Alto. Margaritas are also very good! Go for fajitas with a extra side of guacamole!

    • 7.5
      French$$$$View Menu
      2363 Birch St (at New Mayfield Ln.), Palo Alto
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      • Trevor C.

        Trevor C. • June 3, 2012One of my very top favorites on California Ave. Chicken salad at lunch is A+

    • 7.5
      Mexican$$$$
      2675 El Camino Real (West of Page Mill/Oregon Expy), Palo Alto
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      • Spencer W.

        Spencer W. • August 7, 2014It's all good. Their guacamole is one of the best I've ever had. Very American-y Mexican food.

    • 7.5
      Japanese$$$$View Menu
      454 California Ave (at El Camino Real), Palo Alto
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      • Ashley S.

        Ashley S. • April 11, 2011their signature miso cod is delicious. i sometimes ask for the rainbow roll with the inside substituted with spicy tuna

    • 7.4
      Greek$$$$
      441 California Avenue, Palo Alto
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      • Chris K.

        Chris K. • June 29, 2018Great branzino and lamb - get the salad or the rice plate, and don't miss the zucchini fritters. The retsina is lovely - some resin taste but mild overall.

    • 7.3
      Sandwich Spot$$$$View Menu
      2435 Ash St (at California St), Palo Alto
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      • Amanda B.

        Amanda B. • August 29, 2011Best simple sandwich around!

    • 7.3
      Italian$$$$View Menu
      200 Sheridan Ave (at Park Blvd), Palo Alto
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      • Sandy

        Sandy • November 5, 2011Cioppino was amazing! And the marscarpone dessert is to die for.

    • 7.2
      Wine Bar$$$$
      320 California Ave, Palo Alto
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      • Ryan T.

        Ryan T. • August 8, 2019Nice happy hour here—nice music videos on the big screen as well!

    • 7.1
      Japanese$$$$View Menu
      2111 El Camino Real (at Oxford Ave), Palo Alto
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      • Brian M.

        Brian M. • November 8, 2017The 9 pcs of assorted sashimi chef’s choice

    • 7.1
      Mediterranean$$$$View Menu
      2323 Birch St (at Cambridge Ave), Palo Alto
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      • Leslie B.

        Leslie B. • April 4, 2013Great service. Make a reservation, it's usually packed. Or order to-go. The food is amazing! Doner Kabob is my favorite.

    • 7.1
      Asian$$$$View Menu
      340 S California Ave, Palo Alto
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      • Steve H.

        Steve H. • July 22, 2013Try the pork buns. They use fried pork belly. Really tasty.

    • 7.0
      Sushi$$$$
      2305-b El Camino Real (California), Palo Alto
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      • Babar ☠️

        Babar ☠️ • September 22, 2016Everything is good here, especially their sauce. The difference between poki places lies in the sauce they use to mix the fish, and theirs is excellent

    • 7.0
      Thai$$$$View Menu
      425 California Ave (at El Camino Real), Palo Alto
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      • Shaun C.

        Shaun C. • January 9, 2011brown rice was really nutty and tasty. ginger chicken and mango tofu were both good.

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