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1. Cascal
4.6
Exceptional(4416)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • Mountain View
Booked 37 times today
Serving spirited Pan-Latin cuisine, Cascal is a place to meet and linger with friends over enticing foods with bold flavors and personality from Spain and Latin-America. From Paellas to Ceviches to Cuban Pork, we have options for everyone. There vegetarian and vegan options available as well. We have indoor and patio dining available. Happy hour Tuesday to Sunday from 3:30-6pm. Live music on Fridays and Saturdays from 7:30 to 10pm. Reservations are encouraged. Online ordering and gift cards available at www.cascalmv.comCelebrate your special occasion or event with us, easy hassle-free booking and menus available for your convenience. Catering is also available with delivery and chef on-site options. Go to www.cascalmv.com for more information.
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2. RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Palo Alto
4.5
Awesome(682)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Palo Alto
Booked 216 times today
The RH Rooftop Restaurant is located on the third floor of RH Palo Alto, The Gallery at Stanford. Enjoy a reimagined menu of enduring classics, along with a curated selection of exceptional Champagnes and wines. Dine in a year-round skylit garden escape with heritage olive trees, sparkling chandeliers and a cascading center fountain sculpted of solid Biancone limestone.
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3. Macarena
4.5
Awesome(69)
Price: Expensive
• Traditional Spanish • Palo Alto
Booked 102 times today
The Art of Celebration in Palo AltoMacarena is more than a restaurant—it’s a celebration of Spain’s soul, brought to life in Palo Alto. Inspired by timeless recipes passed down through generations, every dish reflects the classic traditions of Spanish cuisine, with no shortcuts and no reinterpretations—just comfort food as it’s meant to be.Here, bold flavors meet time-honored techniques. From hearty paellas to vibrant tapas, every plate is crafted with care, honoring the traditions and culture that define Spanish cooking.In our elegant and inviting space, time slows down. Laughter flows, glasses clink, and meals are savored, creating moments that feel both intimate and unforgettable.At Macarena, we don’t just serve food—we share stories, honor history, and invite you to experience the timeless beauty of tradition and culture.​​Opening End of February 2025
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4. CAMPER
4.8
Exceptional(883)
Price: Moderate
• Farm-to-table • Menlo Park
Booked 38 times today
Nestled in Menlo Park, Camper invites you to a culinary adventure led by Chef Greg Kuzia-Carmel, a Michelin-starred talent. Experience a vibrant atmosphere filled with natural light and rustic charm, perfect for enjoying California's seasonal bounty. The menu highlights fresh, local ingredients with hand-cut pastas, succulent roast chicken, and vegetable-centric dishes. Each plate is crafted to let natural flavors shine, whether you're indulging in a grilled Wagyu cheeseburger or creamy Dungeness crab spaghetti. Vegan and gluten-free options ensure everyone can find something delightful. Camper also features an extensive wine list and handcrafted cocktails, enhancing your dining experience. Discover Camper, where California flavors come to life and warm hospitality awaits.
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5. Wildseed Palo Alto
4.6
Exceptional(162)
Price: Moderate
• Vegetarian / Vegan • Palo Alto
Booked 40 times today
At Wildseed, a plant-based restaurant and bar by Adriano Paganini, we believe that eating seasonally is the right thing to do because it makes a difference in the way your food tastes and how you feel. Working exclusively with N California’s freshest and most seasonal produce, Wildseed serves up hearty, healthy and satisfying meals that pull in global flavors and techniques alongside creative cocktails, local beer, and local, vegan, organic and biodynamic wines.Wildseed offers guests a chance to make a better choice – a place where you can feel good about the decisions you are making. With a full-bar that is also driven by the philosophy of using fresh, sustainable and seasonal ingredients in its cocktails, Wildseed is well suited for hosting groups large and small for snacks and drinks at happy hour, or a full meal throughout the day.4% surcharge will be added to all guest checks for employee benefit, including health insurance, commuter benefit, sick days & minimum wage ordinance.
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6. Pizzeria Delfina Palo Alto
4.7
Exceptional(492)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Palo Alto
Booked 43 times today
Inspired by the best pizza of New York City and Naples, Italy. In 2005, Annie and Craig Stoll annexed the space next door to their James Beard Award winning Delfina restaurant fulfilling a long time dream of bringing Neapolitan-inspired pizzas to San Francisco. The 600 square foot space was an instant neighborhood hotspot, and Pizzeria Delfina became the ""darling of the San Francisco food scene"" opening a second location in 2008 to popular demand. In 2014, Annie and Craig expanded into the Peninsula with Pizzeria Delfina in Palo Alto. This energetic, farmers-to-table restaurant serves up Neapolitan-inspired pizza complemented by a daily-changing roster of seasonal antipasti, piatti (small entrees), beer, wine and more. A family-owned business, Pizzeria Delfina is a neighborhood establishment through and through that continues to bring people together around fresh, handmade, delicious food in a warm, casual atmosphere.
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7. Sushi Roku - Palo Alto
4.6
Exceptional(51)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Palo Alto
Booked 25 times today
Sushi Roku is revolutionizing the culinary scene. A Japanese sushi concept new to Palo Alto, unites the elements of inventive fusion dishes, hip ambiance and trendy cocktails while offering unparalleled hospitality.
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8. Local Union 271
4.5
Awesome(566)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Palo Alto
Booked 17 times today
We, as a local family owned restaurant, unite local, exceptionally produced, food and drink. We proudly purvey these locally sourced provisions in a comfortable setting that has been hand crafted by local artisans.We strive to create a local experience that is abundantly flavorful, healthy, safe, and enjoyable. We are honest and do the right thing.Local Union 271 is a circle of farms, ranches, dairies, hatcheries, bakeries, fisheries, breweries, and wineries- and a lot more! Our local partnerships are the core of our mission to provide healthy, sustainable, safe, organic ingredients.
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9. True Food Kitchen - Palo Alto
4.3
Awesome(3624)
Price: Expensive
• American • Palo Alto
Booked 45 times today
True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in Palo Alto for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.
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10. Robin Menlo Park
4.8
Exceptional(28)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese Speciality • Menlo Park
Booked 21 times today
Robin Menlo Park is a contemporary Japanese restaurant focused on providing a personalized omakase experience using the most pristine ingredients available from the markets each day. Prices range from $109 to $209 depending on each guests unique preferences. Chef/owner Adam Tortosa (1760, LA's Ink) worked in LA under master sushi chef Katsuya Uechi, but here he's putting his own spin on the fish he prepares. Other reasons to visit: the stylish interior, hip hop soundtrack, and pretty ceramics made by local craftsmen.

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