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Café/
Continental/
French		Quick Bite
 
405 University Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-328-4888 | Menu
  
 This lunchtime spot offers Parisian-bistro style eats, sweet treats, plus a wide array of wines and coffees. Read GAYOT's Cafe Epi Restaurant Review

 
 
New American13/20
 
Town & Country Village
855 El Camino Real, Ste. 130
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-322-9200 | Menu
  
 Former Google chef Charlie Ayers offers fast and healthy options for "Meat Eaters" and “Plant Eaters" alike. Read GAYOT's Calafia Cafe & Market A-Go-Go Restaurant Review

 
 
California12/20
 
Stanford Barn
700 Welsh Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94304
650-325-2233 | Menu
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 Some of the area's most accessible California cuisine can be found at this casual restaurant. Read GAYOT's California Cafe Stanford Barn Restaurant Review

 
 
CaliforniaQuick Bite
 
Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University
328 Lomita Dr.
Palo Alto, CA 94305
650-725-4758 | Menu
  
 Enjoy a stroll through the exhibits at the Cantor Arts Center and a bite to eat at this health-conscious café. Read GAYOT's The Cool Cafe Restaurant Review

 
 
California13/20
 
651 Emerson St.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-321-3030 | Menu
  
 A popular place for outdoor dining, either under the ivy-covered trellises at lunch or under the stars on balmy nights. Read GAYOT's Empire Grill & Tap Room Restaurant Review

 
 
Japanese/
Sushi		14/20
 
4119 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306
650-494-9383 | Menu
  
 An absolutely gorgeous setting for Japanese cuisine and finely prepared sushi creations. Read GAYOT's Fuki Sushi Restaurant Review

 
 
Mediterranean/
Greek		Quick Bite
 
498 University Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-327-0107 | Menu
  
 A neighborly café serving gyros, Greek salads and good baklava. Read GAYOT's Gyros Gyros Restaurant Review

 
 
Sushi/
Japanese		13/20
 
2363 Birch St.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
650-327-6118 | Menu
  
 Go off the beaten path and find out why savvy locals are lining up to feast on brown rice sushi. Read GAYOT's Homma's Brown Rice Sushi Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
Breakfast		13/20
 
520 Cowper St.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-853-3888 | Menu
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 For upscale Italian cuisine and weekend brunch in downtown Palo Alto. Read GAYOT's Il Fornaio Restaurant Review

 
 
Indian13/20
 
369 Lytton Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-462-5903 | Menu
  
 A longtime favorite among Palo Altans for spicy curry and tandoori dishes. Read GAYOT's Janta Indian Cuisine Restaurant Review

 
 
Chinese/
Dim Sum		12/20
 
1700 Embarcadero Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
650-856-7700 | Menu
  
 When folks on the Peninsula think dim sum, they most often think Ming's. Read GAYOT's Ming's Restaurant Review

 
 
Cajun/
Creole		12/20
 
535 Ramona St.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-328-2722 | Menu
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 Mardi Gras atmosphere, French Quarter cookery. Read GAYOT's Nola Restaurant Review

 
 
Chinese13/20
 
Stanford Shopping Center
180 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94304
650-330-1782 | Menu
  
 The atmosphere of this Chinese chain is just as fun for big family groups as it is for casual business lunches. Read GAYOT's P.F. Chang's China Bistro Restaurant Review

 
 
Diner/
Burgers		13/20
 
Stanford Shopping Center
660 Stanford Shopping Ctr.
Palo Alto, CA 94304
650-327-3141
  
 A classic diner with burgers, shakes, dessert and a whole menu more. Read GAYOT's Palo Alto Creamery Restaurant Review

 
 
Mexican12/20
 
408 S. California Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
650-328-8840 | Menu
  
 A casual favorite for creative Mexican food on neighborly California Avenue. Read GAYOT's Palo Alto Sol Restaurant Review

 
 
Frozen YogurtQuick Bite
 
Stanford Shopping Center
180 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94304
650-322-6030 | Menu
  
 Frozen yogurt in original and seasonal flavors in the Stanford Shopping Center. Read GAYOT's Pinkberry Restaurant Review

 
 
Hofbrau/
Deli		Quick Bite
 
482 University Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-853-1556 | Menu
  
 This new-age cafeteria with made-to-order salads is popular with students living on the cheap. Read GAYOT's Pluto's Restaurant Review

 
 
Bistro/
California/
Desserts		12/20
 
516 University Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-289-0719 | Menu
  
 With an elegant patio environment and fun chocolates, Shokolaat combines bistro with pâtisserie. Read GAYOT's Shokolaat Restaurant Review

 
 
Singaporean/
Southeast Asian		13/20
 
3295 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306
650-494-7168 | Menu
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 An artful blend of Thai, Indian, Chinese and Vietnamese cuisines and one of the best mojitos in the South Bay. Read GAYOT's Straits Cafe Restaurant Review

 
 
Polynesian12/20
 
4269 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306
650-849-9800 | Menu
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 Trader Vic's retains its South Pacific style with island colors, tiki-esque statues, rum drinks and Polynesian dishes. Read GAYOT's Trader Vic's Restaurant Review

 
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