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Poke Love
90/100 (599 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Seafood
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch
Salmon
Seafood
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Congrats pokeLOVE finally soft opening this week. If you love organic, sustainable, locally sourced ingredients, nutrition-dense, and tasty food!..."
Manda Bear
"Hands down best poké I’ve ever..."
Shalia Gutierrez-Bryant
"I love the concept that I can build my own poke..."
Conroy Shum
"The best poké I've ever had! The build your own bowls are great -- so much variety, and all of it is fresh, healthy and..."
Mary Baker
"Fresher proteins and better topping options than Go Fish and Poki Bowl. Highly..."
Katrina Grant
"The Bowl was great! I did a build your own bowl and the fish was very fresh. I had the salmon, tuna, and yellow tail. The toppings and the sauces..."
Carlo Casuga
"Wow, first time trying Poke. I am in "Poke LVE. The variety was endless and each item was prepared to bring out flavors and textures that left me..."
Kim Morton McDougal
"I work around the way, so I have been here several times already. Haha. I tend to come during the lunch rush but its not so bad because they move..."
Amanda Mac
"Really fresh fish and seafood. Service was quick and good ingredient options at the poke bar. Meal was well worth the $13-$15 price..."
Mark Dunham
"I've been loving Poké ever since I came back from Hawaii this summer. I needed a "fix" so this is the place I choose to get it since it's close to..."
MoanaLee Jasmine Navarro (CAlofa650)
"Delicious and fresh at a reasonable price. The staff was friendly and service was..."
Caleb Caldwell
"Nice place to have Poke rice bowl. I had the regular size bowl and found the fish to be reasonably fresh, especially if you consider it a "fast food"..."
Kenneth Lui
"So delicious. It's my new favorite place to..."
JaclynAmberJoy
"We were roaming around and walked past this place. Thought it was kinda neat and gave it a try. As another reviewer put it, sushi in a bowl. It was..."
Chuck Ng
"I think this place is a relatively good deal for the money but definitely not cheap. My go to is the regular size bowl which is really more than..."
hmon6588
Zombierunner Coffee
90/100 (877 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Cafe
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Café
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Takeout
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
"Don and his crew serve up the best hand-crafted coffee not just in Palo Alto but anywhere. Serious kick and flavor that will raise the dead. There's..."
Greg Davis
"Great staff and high quality coffee/espresso. I would always stop by on my way to work when I worked at Stanford Radiology. The staff mostly knew me..."
Angel Harry Christov
"Great owners, staff, atmosphere, running shoes and..."
Patricia Becker
"Sceptical about the event but what a hoot. Great bunch I was with. If your game for a laugh go for..."
John Curry
"The most professional..."
Yangyang Lang
"helped me choose just the right pack for my daughter, shipped the same day, she loves it!! Thank..."
John Stacy
"Great community and you can always count on a helpful, opinionated person to help you choose the right products. Plus, they have great coffee..."
Doug Stotland
"Awesome gear and..."
Lauren J Vigliotti
"We always have their coffee in the office & I always buy their whole bean coffee to take..."
Mike Cohen
"They serve amazing oat lattes. If this is your 1st time and you're feeling adventurous, I would go for the Golden Zombie. Although the turmeric is..."
Janet Madrigal-Duchesne
"Two great little coffee shops in the same street! Backyard might have the vibe, bit i think zobierunner has the edge in coffee? Hard to say. Better..."
Brian Bulkowski
"Phenomenal. So I only had their hot chocolate - I was extremely skeptical when I saw the size/price, but wow. I might consider myself an amateur hot..."
Paul Wadsworth
"I would never have figured that this place is a coffee shop. With a face of a small theatre that looks like a shoe/sporting goods shop, one can be..."
Vibhu Rathee
"Perhaps *the* best coffee in Palo Alto. They used to be a running shoe & accessories store, but became a daily destination when they added their..."
Leo H
"Amazing coffee. There are lots of coffee shops out there but when you find one that has people who obviously care about coffee, you know it. This..."
Matt Dobilas
"Ordered liquorice cold brew. Served with liquorice powder on top. Delicious, but definitely a double black diamond (experts-only) liquorice lovers..."
Andrew Hilger
St. Michael's Alley
90/100 (817 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegan Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Fish
Pasta
Salad
Scallops
Duck
Tuna
Salmon
Cakes
Lamb
Pesto
Sit down
American
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Private Dining
Late Night
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"Went here for my 11th Wedding Anniversary and we really enjoyed the ambiance, great wine, food, and impeccable service. Was a romantic evening. I..."
Arlene Valoaga Eder Ticoulet
"Interesting, creative and varied selection of appetizers, mains and desserts. Very friendly staff, good cocktails and thoughtful wine list. We are..."
Peter Alexander
"St Michael's Alley is a true testament to quality service. From arrival to departure the care and attention was 2nd to none. The food was fabulously..."
Iann Ivy
"One of our favorite places. Much like Cheers, but with better food, better looking waiters, better atmosphere, better booze.... Well, they do know my..."
Simona Hodek Martin
"Had a delicious dinner with great service the other night. Super creative menu! We love St. Michael's..."
Alexandra Zitzmann Sands
"One of my favorites! Love the people and the..."
Valerie Ann Sabina Hewitt
"Superb place, food, service and..."
Kai Leppanen
"One of our go-to spots for date night. Food is excellent, the staff is friendly and atmosphere is..."
Brad Murphy
"Absolutely delicious..."
Stacey Ferreira
"The restaurant setting, with bar and a separate seating room and outdoor options, is tastefully done. The ambience is equally well suited for a..."
David H
"It was great to go back to an old favorite and have a nice special birthday dinner for grandpa. Everyone was very attentive and the food came out..."
Lawrence Tom
"Excellent service and loved the warm ambience. The appetizers were great, but predictable. We tried the beet salad (recommend), the bruschetta(bread..."
Smitha K
"We had a delightful dinner here tonight. Hadn't eaten here in a while and they have a new spring menu. Terrific culinary renaissance! The scallops..."
Kane McElroy
"My dad's jazz band played in the waiting room every Thursday and Friday when I was a kid in the late 70's-mid 80's. His pay was 4 dinners a week and..."
Lazy Bee
"Most attentive staff and a menu where you can be sure every single item is outstanding. Over the last five years we've also enjoyed their brunch at..."
Javier Artiles
"Fantastic food and great service! Highly recommend that salt and pepper prawns appetizer and the pan seared scallops for your entree. We tried the..."
Bryan Bateman
Kali Greek Kitchen
89/100 (1190 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Greek
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Greek
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Fish
Salad
Mediterranean
Greek
Middle Eastern
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Love that place! Very high quality food, fresh and tasty! Lamb was cooked perfectly and their avocado hummus was delicious! Really like the interior..."
Ave Karp
"We use to have pasta, steak, fish, chickens, this is a good place for a change. Peta & salad is delicious with lamb...."
Meredith Morales
"İt is amazing taste! Server excellent meals fresh and delicious , clean and friendly, fare reasonable. what is more..."
TC Tülay Sevim Demir
"My go to work lunch place. Healthy and yummy. Their meats are grilled/stewed to perfection. Tender and..."
Alex Xiaotong Gui
"Counter serve restaurant with fast service and plenty of seating. Ordered the special lamb leg with a side of spicy sauce which was delicious. Good..."
Victor Wang
"I don’t normally like lamb, but i surprisingly really liked the lamb pita. Good, go-to green place if you want a quick fix! Baklava is..."
Sam Squires
"Driver stopped in here looking for healthy food on my diet. Lamb salad was really good, unsweetened iced tea was really good, best falafel I've..."
Steven Widrig
"Great spot for lunch! They have fairly refreshing..."
Abhishek Yellapu
"They have the best olive oil I have ever tried! (It's in their Hummus). Definitely reccomend the beef kabobs with rice~ not processed, super fresh,..."
Gabriel D
"Had a wonderful dinner tonight, Lamb Shank special was just smashing. Sena, my amazing waitress then suggested the Baklava as a dessert and what a..."
Alan Benson
"I loved this place. Easy and fast service, good attention from the staff. The menu has the right amount of options without being overwhelming. The..."
Manuel Antonio Gonzalez
Bird Dog
89/100 (4363 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Waffle Creme Fraiche
Salad
Grilled Avocado with Yuzu Sauce
Duck
Togorashi Challah Bread
Salmon
Flat Bread
Asparagus
Brussels Sprouts
Fish
Ocean Trout
Pork
Sashimi
Wine
Kampachi
Karaage
Fried Chicken Thigh
Wood Grilled Avocado
Beef
Valrhona Chocolate Tart
Oat Panna Cotta White Verjus Lemon Verbena
Little Potato Es
Lady Bird
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Fine Dining
"Amazing spot. Easily the best in Palo Alto. Everything was really good and innovative. The duck breast might have been the best I've ever had...."
Richard Hsu
"Everything here is great, including the super knowledgeable sommelier. Don't miss the perennial menu favourites: grilled avocado and fried chicken...."
Mike Beltzner
"A fun, hip, spot highlighted by creative menu choices that are exquisitely executed. Eclectic wine list is fairly priced and the staff is..."
Scot Hillman
"EDIT to my review below: Emily, the co-owner, reached out to me about my experience as she wanted to better understand some of the details. She was..."
Bill Johnson
"Wonderful meal! I'm a vegetarian & often chefs have no creativity when it comes to vegetarian meals, but it was great...."
Patrick Schuck
"Simply put, the best restaurant in Palo Alto. Get the Avocado, Uni, Wagyu, honestly everything. Wine list is wonderful; cocktails are perfectly..."
Josh Puckett
"Thoughtful, well executed food, drink and service. Been four times, loved it four..."
Lorenzo Bouchard
"We had a wonderful dining experience at Bird Dog. The food was cooked to perfection with just the right balance of spices. Among my favorites were..."
Sandy Schofield
"Fine dinning and very creative in terms of menu and presentation. Cool and unique..."
Sherlynn Kung
"Great food, service and atmosphere! Highly recommend for a fun evening..."
Jackie Fenton
"Excellent food with beautiful presentation. Very friendly bartenders (we ate at the bar). Great..."
Kevin Myers
"Great service and food was delicious. Love the grilled avocado and fried..."
Renee Parmelee
"Exceptional food and great service. Modern, clean decor. Impressive wines. Overall, a great find. Serving size is somewhat small, so the water..."
Emil Ochotta
"This was my first time dining at Bird Dog and I was seriously impressed with their combination of flavours and the attentive staff. The squash with..."
Eunsan Huh
"Small plates, pretty well done. Unique combinations of flavors. Somewhat pricey, but everything is high..."
Dave Chen
"New prix fixe menu with special add-ons. Highly recommend the sweet and savory goodness of the caviar on a belgian waffle with creme fraiche. The..."
Mimi S
"We were there for a journal club and we wanted to sit in a big table, to talk about different educational matters, however they have given us two..."
Negin yavari
"food was ok - middle of road on taste. for the quality and price the portions were far too small. Had to get supplemental meal afterward. Staff..."
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Terrain Cafe
88/100 (519 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Cafe
American
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Toasts
Burger
Sit down
American
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Accepts Discover
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I am visiting from Houston and it was a warm and inviting setting on a perfect California day!! The menu made it hard to decide, but settled on the..."
Tanya Peacock LaBorde
"I love this place! I come here whenever I can, love the bread in the little planter pot and rosemary infused butter… yum! They're one of the few..."
Lori Harding
"Great food, beautiful ambiance and professional & friendly manager, Diana! These are the 3 main reasons why I keep coming back to your restaurant...."
Ces Baluyot Weinberger
"Beautiful ambiance, full of fresh flowers. Food was incredible. Unique flavor profiles and combinations made with great care. A must..."
Annie Der Ohannesian Bavoukian
"Service is excellent. The food was also great. Recommended for light eaters. Love the high ceiling and indoor..."
Christine Palong
"Great service, great food, great cocktails and great location! We will be returning..."
Allison Hayes Ortega
"Excellent...... � love the food, place is really nice n clean........"
Ilaisa Fotu
"Walking into Terrain is quite the pleasant experience! The ambiance and decor gives you an earthy feeling with a touch of luxury. Once you're seated,..."
Carmen T. Mendoza
"Absolutely loved discovering this spot. At first, I was confused because it is adjacent (inside?) Anthropology. But fear not: the food and the..."
Manuel Hernandez (Manny)
"Highly recommend. After a few hours of errands, I needed a bite. I didn't really want to go to the shopping center to eat. That all changed when I..."
G. Cook
"I always walk by here when I'm at the mall, and it's usually pretty packed that I end up going to a different restaurant. But not today! They have a..."
Elizabeth T
"Went for coffee and sweets, the dessert wasn't that good, but the service was great. The place itself is very nice with good atmosphere. It's a..."
Eran Dromy
"Great place for fresh seasonal ingredients, healthy and hearty choices. Lovely decor and great service. Reasonable prices as well. Tasty bread..."
jennifer farhat
Hobee's Restaurant
87/100 (1970 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
American
American
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
French Toast
Toasts
Omelette
Cakes
Pesto
Burger
Sit down
American
Café
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Los mejores homelets que he comido son en hobees..."
Jose Manuel Prieto
"Super fantastic food, service and environment. Thank you Gabriel and Miguel wonderful experience for the first time eating out in a year. Highly..."
Clay Franklin
"Our kids favorite breakfast place since they were in school. Son took his six groomsmen and me to wedding day breakfast. Great food, nice ambience,..."
Stan Hutchings
"My favorite food place for breakfast while on buissness trip in Palo Alto. Dining in can take a while but staff is very nice. I did pick up more..."
Daniel Marantz
"Service was prompt, very friendly, and the food was delicious. We also had the mamas papas and they were..."
Elizabeth Chipres
"We ate in the outdoor covered area. The food was delicious, with large servings. We had the Vegetarian spaghetti and had a marinara sauce instead of..."
Sandra Verboom
"Good Spicy Bloody Mary, the food was a step better. Coffee cake was amazing and I recommend the sour dough bread if you have that choice with your..."
Bob Rose
"Had the Stanford Cardinal Omelete with their Blueberry Coffee Cake and it was great! Very tasty. Fast friendly service..."
Mark “Jake” Jessen
Palo Alto Creamery Fountain & Grill
87/100 (1095 ratings)
Dessert
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Diner
American
Gluten Free Options
Diner
American
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Late Night
Hamburgers
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Toasts
Omelette
Pancakes
Waffles
BLT
Salad
Ice Cream
Chili
Tuna Melt
Apple pie
Tuna
Cakes
Fish
Cheeseburger
Ribs
Waffles & Crepes
Burger
Sit down
American
Diner
Serves Alcohol
Seating
Wine and Beer
Table Service
Gift Cards Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Brunch
Lunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"The food is always top notch and the service consistently excellent and attentive. When I want a real great breakfast, this is the place I go..."
Ron Buford
"We love this place. We are from the East Coast and it is hard to find good diners in the Bay Area. We get our fix here! Highly..."
Susan Oakes-Hauf
"Good food. Good service. My daughter had the Reuben sandwich. I had the Club sandwich. My granddaughter loves Mac-n-Cheese and she went to town on..."
Kathy Walker Brassard
"This is a classic 1950s-style American diner and soda fountain, juke box and all. The building is older, and has a lot of character (gingerbread..."
Valerie Voigt
"It is my favorite place to go. I am from this area and this is the first place I take people to. Food is great and so is the..."
Suzy J Slater-Gorme
"Good food and very attentive service a little bit pricey but it’s..."
Carlos Alejandro Cairo Corza
"Great food! Wonderful shakes! Definitely worth stopping..."
Iliana Linares-Nicholas
"I had the California burger and it was great. Thick slices of avocado, onions and a perfectly cooked burger, simple food, simple ingredients not..."
Luke Lukenoff
"Our daughter told us about this place. Everything was delicious. We received our order quickly, and our waitress was..."
Kathryn Kubota
"Loved the breakfast, the mimosa's, the atmosphere! Such a fun place to hang out at for breakfast, lunch and..."
Susanna Noble-Ycaro
"Watermelon shake is sooooooooooo yummy! Ricotta pancake is soooooooo fluffy..."
AMi Wang
Italico
87/100 (1121 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
International
European
Irish
European
International
Italian
Irish
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
Risotto
Prosciutto
Pesto
Sit down
Italian
Irish
International
European
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Excellent waitress, amazingly quick food, absolutely delicious food and wonderful staff. At the end of our meal and dessert they came by with a..."
Barbara Sundermann Marinelli
"This place is a diamond in the rough. The food is delicious and use only the best ingredients. The staff is top notch and the owners will bring a..."
Lindsay Lou
"I decided to try iTalico as their sister restaurant Terun has blown me away time and time again. When I entered the restaurant, I was greeted warmly..."
Letitia Kouchekey Heshmat
"Beautiful experience. The entire staff took top care of me from the moment I walked in the door. The cuisine was ideal and the result was a super..."
Keith DeFiebre
"Fantastic food, great atmosphere. Fun place for a nice dinner or drink. The staff was very professional and fun. Really liked this place and will be..."
Andrew Adelman
"My boyfriend and I have been to Italico 2 weeks in a row and this place definitely made it to our favorite restaurants list already with it's amazing..."
Bihter Zimmer
"Family and best of friends owned and run. Authentic Italian family recipes, delivering healthy and delicious food. Wine selection is amazing and..."
Stephen Gillen
"The owners of Terun Pizzeria have done it again! While Terun is more focused in pizza iTalico brings amazing lesser known pasta dishes (cooked in a..."
Alex Reimers
"We going to Italico pretty often and drive 20 mile and more to get there and enjoyed the fabulous food and the wine that they have on they're list ,..."
Valbruzzoli Cristian
"Finally! A place where the pasta is cooked to perfection! - truly al dente...just the way I like it... Will be my go to Italian place from now on......."
Katrina Juliano
"Food was exquisite, service was helpful and friendly. The wine list is great. We will be..."
Harry Tierney
"Wonderful and authentic Italian restaurant in the heart of Palo Alto, food is delicious! Together with Terun pizzeria they are the true gems of the..."
Isabella Weiss Di Valbranca
"Exceptional food, exceptional people, exceptional service, well loved servers and a happy place to..."
Rita Comes
"This is the real deal! I own an Italian restaurant on the Monterey Peninsula and i was born in to a restaurant in Venice so...at italico , food,..."
Denis Boaro
"ITalico was amazing with great service and the food was delicious and prepared perfectly. We were a party of 10 and everything was..."
Caroline Oliveira Romeo
"For a group of 16, very quick service, didn’t have to wait. Ravioli and Rigatoni Al Pesto are the best. We ordered seconds of few dishes we ate...."
Swetha Valluru
"Delicious and authentic meals with top notch ingredients and service. We felt at home! The weekly live music and the vibrant outdoor seating are..."
Jessica Alba
"The Ravioli was amazing! Portions were small but the food was delicious. Good ambience..."
Madhumita Srikanth
"We came here for dinner. Our appetizer, pizza, and dessert were all very delicious. The server was new and very attentive. Great experience..."
Lin
"Wonderful food ever! I really appreciate the service and this made my..."
Sophia Yang
"Super kind and attentive staff, and amazing food. Luca, Anna and one of their new staff members we didn’t catch the name of helped us. Must try the..."
Claire Lam
"Food was excellent and service was exceptional!! We will go back..."
Faye Naba
"Hands down my favorite restaurant in Palo Alto. Great tasting, simple Italian cuisine. Great wine, great service. Owners and personnel go out of..."
Anke Audenaert