Best Casual Restaurants in Palo Alto

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1. Nobu Palo Alto

4.5

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Palo Alto

Booked 61 times today

Nobu Restaurants' now classic and seamless blend of Japanese and Peruvian food has officially made it’s way to the Bay Area. Here you may divulge in some of our signature world famous dishes like our Alaskan Black Cod, Yellowtail Sashimi Jalapeño, and Salmon Sashimi New Style just to name of few. Situated at the lobby floor of the Nobu Hotel, Epiphany we offer indoor and outdoor seating right in the heart of Palo Alto. Dine with us, stay with us.

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2. Meyhouse Palo Alto

4.8

Exceptional(667)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Palo Alto

Booked 68 times today

"Welcome to our home. Meyhouse is a casual place where family and friends get together over a drink, mezes, unique seafood, and grilled delicacies.Our philosophy is unique in many ways. We have an ingredient first approach, which means we handle ingredients as minimally as possible through the cooking process. We source the highest quality ingredients we can find and let them shine. Our recipes are as authentic as possible, no sous vide or modernist cuisine can be found here."

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3. Pizzeria Delfina Palo Alto

4.8

Exceptional(469)

Price: Moderate

• Pizza Bar • Palo Alto

Booked 65 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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4. Tacolicious - Palo Alto

4.4

Awesome(207)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Palo Alto

Booked 15 times today

Tacolicious is a casual, modern Mexican restaurant with locations in San Francisco, Palo Alto and Manhattan Beach (LA). We source our ingredients responsibly, take our tacos as seriously as our cocktails, and offer a fun sit-down, full-service experience. Large party of 12 +? Email us at palo_alto_management@tacolicious.com and we'll fit you in. We have outdoor dining, a great private room and do off-site catering. Go to tacolicious.com for more information; catering requests can be sent to events@tacolicious.com.

5. Zola + BarZola

4.6

Exceptional(1229)

Price: Expensive

• French • Palo Alto

Booked 52 times today

BarZola offers an elevated cocktail experience complemented by a dinner menu from the Zola kitchen. We feature an array of French and California wines, as well as the best and closest sourced meat and produce of the season.

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6. San Agus Cocina Urbana & Cocktails

4.6

Exceptional(103)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Palo Alto

Booked 15 times today

Discover San Agus Cocina Urbana & Cocktails, a neighborhood hangout in Palo Alto where friends and strangers come together to enjoy crafted urban street bites, beers, and cocktails. Whether you’re looking for a casual spot to unwind or a vibrant place to connect, our welcoming atmosphere and creative menu make every visit memorable. Don’t forget to ask about our artisanal selection of agave spirits.

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7. Arya Steakhouse - Palo Alto

4.8

Exceptional(1192)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Palo Alto

Booked 52 times today

Welcome to ARYA in Palo Alto, a place we call home. Arya is about a warm ambiance, and many choices whether you love Steak or Persian Cuisine. Arya features seafood, steaks, chicken, and kebabs, cooked to order, the best in Persian cuisine. We feature a fine selection of California and Italian wines. Delicious cakes and desserts, for every event, from our Baklava to our Persian style Ice cream and Pistachio ice cream. For business and special celebrations, we love to make you feel special in our home. You will be comfortable in business or dressy casual attire, enjoying our elegant environment. You will enjoy service from our warm and friendly staff.

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8. Reposado Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(2865)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Palo Alto

Booked 32 times today

Reposado offers a unique experience with exceptional Mexican cuisine which will challenge the imagination and seduce the palate.Born from a rich tradition of regional Mexican specialties and contemporary culinary influences, it promises to be not only memorable but also enjoyable.Please come enjoy a richly satisfying and fun Mexican dining experience.Eat. Drink. Relax

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9. St. Michael's Alley

4.7

Exceptional(800)

Price: Expensive

• American • Palo Alto

Booked 30 times today

Established in 1959, owners Jenny Youll and Mike Sabina expanded the once small coffeehouse of St. Michaels Alley into this intimate dining establishment in 2009. The restaurant provides three comfortable spaces for a dinner out with friends, date night, or a complete private event. The main dining room is wood paneled and intimate. The front room / bar area is more casual and social, yet still offers tables with linens and the full menu. The solid wood bar is a favorite dining spot for many of the regulars and locals. A beautiful outdoor patio is most enjoyable on warm summer days and nights as it open to the sky. Enjoy a cocktail at the full bar before venturing into one of the upscale and relaxed dining spaces of St. Michael's Alley.The restaurant is currently offering the Autumn Menu on the Patio as well as takeout, Tuesday through Sunday starting at 5pm.

10. Local Union 271

4.2

Awesome(549)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Palo Alto

Booked 21 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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MichaelVIP
Toronto / Ontario •121 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Awesome time. A great dining experience. Service was on point. Only confusing part of evening was our seating arrangement. We only had outside option. But inside was 50% empty. Makes no sense. We watched another couple leave when they couldn’t sit inside.
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Nobu Palo AltoPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Palo Alto
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4.5
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NancyVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •51 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
Great pizza! A bit noisy and cold inside. Service was fine.
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Pizzeria Delfina Palo AltoPrice: Moderate• Pizza Bar• Palo Alto
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4.8
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RuchiVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 3, 2025
Every thing we ordered was outstanding! Flavorful & worth reordering. Excellent & many vegetarian options for both!
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Meyhouse Palo AltoPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Palo Alto
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4.8
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Lindsay
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 3, 2025
We had a lovely dinner, great ambiance and lighting, cool bar. Would definitely go back.
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Zola + BarZolaPrice: Expensive• French• Palo Alto
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4.6
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KateVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 12, 2024
Always fun and the food is delicious. A lively environment but not too loud. Their salads are very good, and interesting. I don’t feel sad about having eaten a salad at a Mexican restaurant!
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Tacolicious - Palo AltoPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Palo Alto
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4.4

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86 restaurants available nearby

1. Nobu Palo Alto

2. Meyhouse Palo Alto

3. Pizzeria Delfina Palo Alto

4. Tacolicious - Palo Alto

5. Zola + BarZola

6. San Agus Cocina Urbana & Cocktails

7. Arya Steakhouse - Palo Alto

8. Reposado Restaurant

9. St. Michael's Alley

10. Local Union 271

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