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AsianQuick Bite
 
Town & Country Shopping Center
855 El Camino Real, Ste. 22
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-391-9305
  
 Easy 1-2-3 ordering defines this build-your-own-box, Asian-street-stall inspired eatery. Read GAYOT's Asian Box Restaurant Review

 
 
French/
Contemporary/
Molecular
16/20
 
201 S. California Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
650-328-8899 | Menu
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 Chef Bruno Chemel has hit his stride at Baume on the Peninsula. Read GAYOT's Baume Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian11/20
 
643 Emerson St.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-329-0665 | Menu
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 Large groups always seem to descend on this wacky branch of a Midwest chain that gaudily celebrates everything Italian American. Read GAYOT's Buca di Beppo Restaurant Review

 
 
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

 
 
Italian12/20
 
2437 Birch St.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
650-326-1626 | Menu
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 A neighborly spot to enjoy decadent Italian dishes, warm service and a fine wine list. Read GAYOT's Cafe Pro Bono 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

 
 
Pizza/
Italian
12/20
 
531 Cowper St.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-323-7332 | Menu
  
 While pizza with cross-cultural toppings is the main draw, the other dishes also merit attention at this Palo Alto location. Read GAYOT's California Pizza Kitchen Restaurant Review

 
 
Pizza/
Italian
Quick Bite
 
Stanford Shopping Center
136 Stanford Shopping Center
Palo Alto, CA 94304
650-325-2753 | Menu
  
 While pizza with cross-cultural toppings is the main draw, the other dishes also merit attention at this Palo Alto location. Read GAYOT's California Pizza Kitchen 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

 
 
Greek13/20
 
420 Emerson St.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-326-0983 | Menu
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 Sophisticated Greek cuisine served in one of the Peninsula's most attractive settings. Read GAYOT's Evvia Estiatorio Restaurant Review

 
 
Seafood11/20
 
3150 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306
650-493-9188 | Menu
  
 Fishing for some good seafood? This is the place in Palo Alto. Read GAYOT's The Fish Market Restaurant Review

 
 
Steakhouse/
Wine Bar
13/20
 
Stanford Shopping Center
180 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94304
650-329-8457 | Menu
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 This chain, specializing in corn-fed beef and an extensive wine list, appeals to business diners. Read GAYOT's Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar 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

 
 
Brewpub12/20
 
640 Emerson St.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-323-7723 | Menu
  
 The first, and still best, location in the Gordon Biersch brewpub empire. Read GAYOT's Gordon Biersch Brewery 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

 
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