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Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Downtown North, Palo Alto

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    • 9.3
      Greek$$$$View Menu
      420 Emerson St (btwn Lytton & University Ave), Palo Alto
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      • Elisa

        Elisa • October 13, 2017Get the branzino (sea bass), so good! Nice, cozy ambience but try to get a table farther from the door.

    • 8.8
      Israeli$$$$
      261 University Ave (btwn Ramona & Bryant), Palo Alto
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      • Garry T.

        Garry T. • September 5, 2016The chicken skewers are top notch. Get it with a double order of hummus and you're set.

    • 8.6
      Wine Bar$$$$View Menu
      431 Kipling St, Palo Alto
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      • Jesse J.

        Jesse J. • June 26, 2015Under new management! This place is an absolute gem in the already impressive Palo Alto. Come enjoy a local wine to live music in an open, airy atmosphere. I can't recommend Vino Locale enough!

    • 8.3
      Mexican$$$$View Menu
      491 Lytton Ave (at Cowper), Palo Alto
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      • Jeremy O.

        Jeremy O. • August 13, 2014Crispy fish taco is great, and huge. One was plenty for me and only $3.95.

    • 8.2
      Burmese$$$$View Menu
      445 Emerson St, Palo Alto
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      • Kat .

        Kat . • February 3, 2016Highly recommend the tea leaf salad, palata with curry chicken, sesame beef, and coconut rice!

    • 8.2
      Pastry
      499 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto
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      • Farah J.

        Farah J. • September 4, 2018Everything is great about this place. Pastries, coffee, food, staff, and service.

    • 8.1
      Coffee Shop$$$$
      419 University Ave (btw Waverley St. & Kipling St.), Palo Alto
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      • Kimberly M.

        Kimberly M. • March 16, 2013Try the risotto pudding. It has mascarpone and almonds. Heavenly!

    • 7.9
      Vietnamese$$$$View Menu
      185 University Ave (at Emerson St), Palo Alto
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    • 7.7

      9. Rooh

      Indian$$$$
      473 University Ave, Palo Alto
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      • Varun

        Varun • July 26, 2020Roasted pappad, chicken pepper fry, organic paneer

    • 7.7
      Tapas$$$$View Menu
      339 University Ave (at Florence St), Palo Alto
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      • Ashley S.

        Ashley S. • February 13, 2017Loved the classic paella and chorizo corn dogs

    • 7.7
      Indian$$$$View Menu
      129 Lytton Ave (btw Alma & High), Palo Alto
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      • Gonzalo C.

        Gonzalo C. • November 10, 2012Awesome naan and palak paneer!

    • 7.6

      12. YAYOI

      Japanese$$$$View Menu
      403 University Ave (at Waverley St), Palo Alto
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      • Andrew W.

        Andrew W. • November 3, 2019Tonkatsu set tastes just like in Japan! Great pork texture and flavor, roasted sesame salad dressing a surprise plus! Also has warabimochi for dessert +++ 👌

    • 7.6
      Bubble Tea$$$$
      439 Waverley St (btwn Lytton & University Ave), Palo Alto
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      • Elynn L.

        Elynn L. • November 8, 2015Yummy milk tea! I love the regular bubble tea. I get it 70% sweet with tapioca pearls. Milk foam is also pretty popular. Tea is creamy & delicious. Go a lot when I'm in Asia - happy they're in CA!

    • 7.5
      New American$$$$
      271 University Ave, Palo Alto
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      • Maria W.

        Maria W. • June 14, 2015Beets salad, tomato basil soup and the Banana Foster French Toast

    • 7.5
      Gelato
      435 Emerson St (btwn University & Lytton Ave), Palo Alto
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      • Michael T.

        Michael T. • August 8, 2014If they have the red velvet gelato flavor, do not pass it up. Overall, a great gelato shop!

    • 7.5
      Bubble Tea$$$$
      165 University Ave (btwn High and Emerson St), Palo Alto
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      • Alice F.

        Alice F. • June 22, 2015Conveniently close to Stanford. Love their grass jelly. Ask for varying levels of sweetness based on your tastes. No ice = more tea!

    • 7.4
      Sushi$$$$
      201 University Ave, Palo Alto
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      • Nora T.

        Nora T. • November 20, 2015The Dragon Roll has freshly fried shrimp tempura!

    • 7.4
      Creperie$$$$View Menu
      367 University Ave (at Bryant), Palo Alto
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      • Frederik

        Frederik • October 31, 2012Nice sandwiches! Try the chicken Sunoma!

    • 7.3

      19. Oklava

      Bakery$$$$
      205 University Ave, Palo Alto
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      • Nil U.

        Nil U. • July 30, 2023Try baklava, lokum and poacha with delicious Turkish black tea on original cups.

    • 7.2
      Hookah Bar$$$$
      235 University Ave, Palo Alto
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      • Jay M.

        Jay M. • October 20, 2013Great place.. Chilled out environment.. Good for hanging out with ur friends.. No reservation required...

    • 7.2
      Bar$$$$
      412 Emerson St (at Lytton Ave), Palo Alto
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      • Ashley E.

        Ashley E. • October 12, 2013excellent brunch and bottomless mimosas! will come again!

    • 7.1
      Coffee Shop$$$$
      369 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto
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      • Jiashu W.

        Jiashu W. • June 15, 2021super legit coffee shop and super interesting menu - only has black and white. milk or no milk.

    • 7.1

      23. Taste

      SzechuanView Menu
      423 University Ave, Palo Alto
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      • Elynn L.

        Elynn L. • January 29, 2018Came here late during the soft opening and enjoyed the meal. Large portions, friendly people, and tasty food. Really liked the salt and pepper chicken; crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.

    • 7.1
      Coffee Shop$$$$
      151 University Ave (High St), Palo Alto
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    • 7.1
      Café$$$$
      111 Lytton Ave (at Alma St), Palo Alto
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      • Kat .

        Kat . • January 20, 2017Ham & cheese croissant and Cold Brew👍 Free Wi-Fi and cozy interior. Great place for working.

    • 7.0
      Restaurant
      151 University Ave (at High St), Palo Alto
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      • Jaren G.

        Jaren G. • December 7, 2016Fresh food and stellar lemonade. Can spend $20 for a meal but want feel sluggish. Can try out as many lemonades you want ...

    • 6.8
      Sushi$$$$View Menu
      330 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto
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      • jane t.

        jane t. • April 2, 2011Ask for a custom made handroll cucumber avocado and eel. The grilled Chilean sea bass is awesome.

    • 6.6
      Italian$$$$View Menu
      335 University Ave, Palo Alto
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      • Spencer S.

        Spencer S. • June 12, 2013their soufflé is actually lava cake

    • 6.5
      Asian$$$$
      423 University Ave, Palo Alto
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      • Joshua G.

        Joshua G. • May 16, 2016Chicken and waffles with an apple celery slaw - amazing. Service was good. And a fun little restaurant!

    • 6.1
      Thai$$$$View Menu
      407 Lytton Ave (at Waverly St), Palo Alto
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      • Aaron B.

        Aaron B. • January 11, 2014The best Panang Chicken. Ask for it spicy!

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