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The Patio

Bar and Night Club$$$$

Downtown North, Palo Alto

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The Patio

7.2^/10

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"Trivia on Wed nights is the most unorganized and inefficient ever."(3 Tips)
"outdoor area in back as a venue"(7 Tips)
"Great value happy hour!"(3 Tips)
"Chicken tenders were good, but the bartender didn't know..."(3 Tips)

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Michael TchouAugust 9, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Great value happy hour! Some of the best food and drink deals in Palo Alto. Tues - Fri, 4pm - 7pm, Mon & Sat all day
John SpeckApril 14, 2013
Been here 25+ times
The Patio has the best service and staff of any bar in Palo Alto or Mountain View. They are always friendly even when very busy. For large parties, they are happy to reserve tables for you... Just ask
Michelle BossieMarch 9, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The burgers are outstanding! We come here because we love the bartenders but the menu has really made some improvements. ..good stuff! #welovethisbar
Maximum BurgerDecember 7, 2023
Place had mixed reviews, but honestly I liked the spacious, casual-but-formal vibe, high energy trivia night and decent food. Although, obviously terrible prices here and in this area generally
AnnalynnMarch 27, 2016
Chicken tenders were good, but the bartender didn't know how to pour a Guinness or make a good old fashioned
David HoltzAugust 6, 2016
The eponymous patio out back is a nice hangout spot.
Ann Marie AlanesAugust 8, 2015
Tip is for dance club hours. Top 40s music is fun. Hella crowded sausage fest full of grabby rude boys who don't ask nicely but ego trip if you wanna feel like you still "got it".
Joseph KristofferMay 15, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Love the outdoor area in back as a venue, but goddamn the service is slooow. Zero rhyme or reason to when a server finally gets to helping you.
AAugust 21, 2015
Turns into a club at night...karaoke night on Tuesdays and Wednesday's!
Brittany GiudiciFebruary 17, 2015
Sliders come with too much aioli but are otherwise great. Fresh bread as well.
Dev AJuly 9, 2013
Fun outdoors patio with friendly service! Cheap pitchers on happy hour.
Jeff MalkowskiMarch 18, 2012
On a weekend afternoon, try the honor bar out on the patio.
Danila SandovalAugust 16, 2015
Best (and only) place to have fun in Palo Alto
Ashley EinspahrOctober 12, 2013
Been here 10+ times
excellent brunch and bottomless mimosas! will come again!
Mihir GandhiApril 24, 2018
The patio... food and drink are standard, but the outdoor seating is king.
Venkatesh HodavdekarApril 23, 2015
I like the outdoor seating. I really wish they had better cocktails/bartenders.
jo geoAugust 16, 2013
The Grilled Salmon is Delicious .They have mastered Fries as well.
Çağla BüyüktaşAugust 17, 2016
Dance ₺ drink ₺ able to smoke in backside.
AllieOctober 14, 2011
Much bigger than it looks from the street! Check out the huge back patio... duh!
Mee ChaOctober 19, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Security likes to flash lights and herd you, pushing you around during later hours.
Lee ShepNovember 3, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Great place to watch NFL games. Fun Trivia Night
Imran AhmedFebruary 1, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Garlic fries are awesomly hot fresh and garlicy! So good!
Eli HickoxFebruary 26, 2016
Great for private events
Andy SteinmetzSeptember 4, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Turns into a club on Friday nights.
Jonathan RaginsMarch 22, 2013
Chicken tacos and fried chicken tenders paired well with the fat tire.
Conrad WhiteJuly 12, 2013
Get a pitcher of Guinness
Clarice DeOHJanuary 28, 2018
Great for happy hours
Danielle FSeptember 15, 2013
DJs here are PAINFULLY boring. Their laptop has a set, and that's what will play. Don't bothering requesting anything, just go down the street.
Daniel RozeboomNovember 18, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Patio at Rudy's is commonly known as "Prudy's": for those who are too prude to go to Rudy's.
Constance NicoleDecember 5, 2013
Trivia on Wed nights is the most unorganized and inefficient ever.
Peter SalkowskiJanuary 15, 2012
Great staff....sound up for big games. Tons of TV's....
Nikhaar ShahJanuary 13, 2019
Steelers!!!!
Matt BorgSeptember 28, 2022
Get the whiskey!
Carl McCallumSeptember 12, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Best living room in palo alto
Aaron PangSeptember 28, 2022
Only thing open in Palo Alto past 10
Greg MatsonMarch 9, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Martin Nancy and Liz best bartenders around!!
Juno YumiDecember 10, 2011
Before 1am they play great hip hop but after that it's just a lame playlist
daniela manriqueJuly 22, 2012
PHYSICAL and PSYCHOLOGICAL AGGRESSION by one of the SECURITY GUARDS
Hank DrabrewSeptember 9, 2012
Cheap drinks and a good time!
David XuJanuary 17, 2016
bomb chicken tenders
Chinmay NJune 30, 2012
Better than Rudy's, but that's not saying much at all.
Carl McCallumJune 16, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Sweat potato fries awesome.
Jose Antonio Tena SendraAugust 15, 2015
They close too early, music ok. Not great. But basically the only place in Palo Alto.
Seth NormanMay 26, 2012
Go somewhere with more flat screens on the wall
Brian MohrJanuary 3, 2012
1.2.11 Stanford vs Oklahoma St. - $5 pitchers to 6pm
Imran AhmedMay 4, 2012
Been here 50+ times
There is no honor bar.
DJJanuary 20, 2014
Terrible bloody Mary's

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