Palo Alto Restaurants, Delicatessens & Caterers
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American
Asian
British
Cafes and Sandwich Shops
California Cuisine
Caribbean
Catering
Chinese
Continental
French
Indian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Mediterranean and Persian
Mexican
Pizza
Seafood
Thai
Vegetarian
Vietnamese


American

Blue Chalk Cafe
Tele: 326-1020 -- 630 Ramona St., Palo Alto, CA 94301. Lunch & Dinner. Banquet facilities. Sophisticated pool hall, bar, and restaurant. Menu samples: Seafood, home-made biscuits, grits, soups, salads, sandwiches.
Dinah's Poolside Restaurant
Tele: 493-4542 -- 4261 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306. Open 6:30 a.m.- 9:30 p.m. daily. Major credit cards. Breakfast served all day. Menu samples: Soups, salads, fajitas, burgers, prime rib, sandwiches. Next to Dinah's Hotel.
Hobee's
Tele: 856-6124 -- 4224 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306 and 67 Town and Country Village, Palo Alto, CA 94301. Breakfast and lunch served all day. Menu samples: Healthy, organic meals, salad bar and famous blueberry coffee cake.
MacArthur Park
Tele: 321-9990 -- 27 University Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301. next to CalTrain station. Lunch and dinner. Sun. brunch 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Reservations recommended. Menu samples: Baby back ribs, pasta and seafood. Live piano music nightly.
Max's Opera Cafe
Tele: 323.6297 -- 711 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA 94304. Lunch & dinner. Dinner reservations on the hour only. Sample menu: NY Deli-style sandwiches, steak, pasta, salads, seafood.
Mike's Cafe, Etc.,
Tele: 473-6453 -- 2680 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306. Breakfast, brunch and dinner. Menu samples: Pancakes, omelets, pasta, salads, sandwiches, Veal picata, linguini with prawns, Cobb salad.
Peninsula Fountain and Grill
Tele: 323-3131 -- 566 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Menu samples: Omelets, pancakes, sandwiches, burgers, meatloaf, chicken pot pie, famous milkshakes, beer and wine.
St. Michael's Alley
Tele: 326-2530 -- 806 Emerson St., Palo Alto, CA 94301. Lunch & dinner weekdays, brunch on weekends.
Sundance Mine Company
Tele: 321-6798 -- 1921 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306, Lunch and dinner. Menu samples: Steak, prime rib, seafood, full bar.
Taxi's
Tele: 322-8294 -- 403 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301. Lunch and dinner. Menu samples: Burgers, fries, onion rings, chili dogs, tuna melts. Low-fat alternatives -- garden burger, grilled fish sandwich and baked potato bar.
The Old Pro's
Tele: 326-1446-- 541 Ramona St Palo Alto, CA 94301

Asian

Straits Cafe -- Southeast Asian Cuisine, with emphasis on Singaporian food.
Tele: 494-7168 -- 3295 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306. Lunch & Dinner. Large outdoor patio available, heaters in winter. Menu samples: Roti Prata, grilled Indian bread served with curry dipping sauce. Poh Pia, fresh spring rolls. Ikan Panggang, salmon wrapped with banana leaf & grilled. Poultry, meat, seafood & vegetarian dishes. A MUST TRY!.

British

Rose & Crown Pub
Tele: 327-7673 -- 547 Emerson Street, Palo Alto 94301. Bangers & mash, fish & chips, etc.

Cafes and Sandwich Shops

Ace of Sandwiches, The
Tele: 855-9993 -- 3864 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306. Hours: Monday - Friday 10am to 6pm. Saturday 11am to 4pm. Specializing in "Boars Head" meats & cheeses & Catering.
Cafe Brioche
Tele: 326-8640 -- 445 California Ave.
Cafe Fino
Tele: 326-6082 -- 544 Emerson St., Palo Alto, CA 94301. Lunch and dinner. Menu samples: pasta, pizza and grill dishes. LIVE piano or jazz most evenings.
Cafe Pro Bono
Tele: 326-1626 -- 2437 Birch St., Palo Alto, CA 94306. Lunch and dinner. Northern Italian cuisine.
Cool Café, The view menu
725-4758 Cantor Arts Center. Hours: 11:00-5:00 Wednesday-Sunday; Open until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday nights.
Driftwood Deli & Market - sandwiches
Tele: 493-4162 -- 3450 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306. Deli sandwiches, salads, catering.
Euromart Russian Deli
3707 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306 -- 855-9414
Happy Donuts
Tele: 843-0658 -- 3916 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306. Coffee, donuts & bagels.
Harmony Bakery Cafe
Tele: 289-9515 -- 299 California Ave Palo Alto 94306. Coffee, donuts & bagels. Business hours are 8 AM - 8 PM, Tuesday - Saturday.
Joanie's Cafe
Tele: 326-6505 -- 447 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306. Breakfast and lunch. Menu samples: Eggs Benedict, omeletes, salads, sandwiches, soup and daily specials.
Poolside Grill
Tele: 328-2800 -- 625 El Camino Real at Holiday Inn, Palo Alto, 94301. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Major credit cards. Sunday brunch. American, French, Italian and California cuisine.Cafe
Printer's Inc Cafe
Tele: 323-3347 -- 320 California Ave., Palo Alto, 94306.
University Coffee Cafe
Tele: 322-5301 -- 271 University Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Menu samples: curried tuna salad pita, Chile salmon salad, Mediterranean flatbread. Full juice and espresso bar.
Village Cheese House
Tele: 326-9251 -- 157 Town and Country Shopping Center,, Palo Alto, CA 94301. Credit cards and checks accepted. Menu samples: sandwiches, imported cheese.

California Cuisine

Bistro 412 menu to come
Tele: 326-7183 -- 412 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301. Lunch and dinner.
California Cafe
Tele: 325-2233 -- 700 Welch Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304 (in the Stanford Barn). Lunch and dinner. Menu samples: pasta and seafood. LIVE MUSIC Thurs-Sat.
Empire Grill & Tap Room
Tele: 321-3030 -- 651 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301. Lunch and dinner. Menu samples: pasta, pizza, bistro-style grilled items, salads, sandwiches. 16 beers on tap and extensive wine list. Outdoor patio.
Gordon Biersch Brewing Company
Tele: 323-7723 -- 640 Emerson St., Palo Alto, CA 94301. Lunch and dinner. Menu samples: German-style beer and pasta, calzones and sandwiches.

Caribbean

Catering

Ace of Sandwiches, The
Tele: 855-9993 -- 3864 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306. Hours: Monday - Friday 10am to 6pm. Saturday 11am to 4pm. Specializing in "Boars Head" meats & cheeses & Catering.
Driftwood Deli & Market - sandwiches
Tele: 493-4162 -- 3450 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306. Deli sandwiches, salads, catering.

Chinese

Jing Jing
Tele: 328-6885 -- 443 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301. Lunch and dinner. Szechwan and Hunan styles. Menu samples: Orange peel beef, hot and sour soup.
Mandarin Gourmet
Tele: 328-8898 -- 420 Ramona Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301. Lunch and dinner.
Ming's view menu
Tele: 856-7700 -- 1700 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303. Lunch and dinner. Menu samples: Dim sum and chicken salad. Southern Chinese cuisine. Takeout and delivery. Banquet facilities and catering.
Su Hong Restaurant
Tele: 493-4664 -- 4101 El Camino Way, Palo, CA 94306. Mandarin and Szechwan dishes. Takeout available.
Szechwan Cafe
Tele: 327-1688 -- 406 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306. Lunch and dinner, closed Sundays. Szechuan and Hunan styles in an informal, elegant atmosphere.
Wang Chinese and Vegetarian Restaurant
Tele: 327-2888 -- 2209 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306. Lunch and dinner. Almost all vegetarian and seafood, some chicken and beef dishes.

Continental

Elbe View Menu
Tele: 321-3319 -- 117 University Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301. Lunch and dinner daily. German and Middle European cuisine: sausages sauerbraten, potato pancakes, djulbastia and hirschsteak mit rosmarin. Take-out strudel.
Maddalena's (now Cafe Fino)

French

Bistro Elan
Tele: 327-0284-- 448 California Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94306. Lunch and dinner. Menu samples: lobster, venison and fish. Daily fresh baked breads and pastries.
Cafe Brioche
Tele: 326-8640 -- 445 California Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94306. Description to come -- hopefully from Cafe Brioche!

Indian

Darbar Indian Cuisine
Tele: 321-6688 -- 129 Lytton Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301. Lunch and dinner. Vegetarian and meat dishes. Lunch buffet.
Janta Indian Cuisine
Tele: 462-5903 -- 369 Lytton Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301. Lunch and dinner. Sunday brunch oon-3 p.m. Menu samples: Tandori specialities, lamb, chicken, seafood and vegetarian dishes.

Italian

Baba's Bistro
Tele: 321-1488 -- 717 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA 94304. Lunch and dinner. Outdoor dining. Menu samples: fresh fish, pasta, pizza, salads, soups and several Hungarian specialties. Daily 11 a.m - 9:30 p.m., Sunday 9-11 p.m.
Bellaluna Italian Restaurant
Tele: 322-1846 -- 233 University Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301. Lunch and dinner. Menu samples: pasta, rosemary chicken, pizza, calzones.
Cafe Pro Bono
Tele: 326-1626 -- 2437 Birch St., Palo Alto, CA 94306. Lunch and dinner. Northern Italian cuisine.
Cafe Riace Trattoria
328.0407 206 Sheridan Ave, Palo Alto, CA. Beer & Wint, outside seating.
Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana
Tele: 853-3888 -- 520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Regional Italian foods. Menu samples: rotisserie meats, homemade pizzas, pasta and seafood.
Maddalenas Restaurant (now Cafe Fino)
Tele: 326-6082 -- 544 Emerson St., Palo Alto, CA 94301. Lunch and dinner. Menu samples: pasta, pizza and grill dishes. Live piano or jazz most evenings.
Olive Garden
Tele: 326-5673 -- 2515 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306. Lunch and dinner. Chain restaurant serving northern and southern Itaian foods. All-you-can eat soup and salad.
Spalti Ristorante
Tele: 327-9390 -- 417 California Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94306. Lunch and dinner. No. Italian quisine -- fish, pasta, chicken, veal, seafood, lamb, steak, etc. Patio seating in spring/summer. Banquet/meeting room.
Zucca European
Tele: 327-0132 -- 541 Bryant St., Palo Alto, CA 94301.

Japanese

Fuki Sushi
Tele: 494-9383 -- 4119 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306. Lunch and dinner. Sushi bar, private tatami rooms, cocktails, waitresses in kimonos.
Homma's Brown Rice Suchi
Tele: 327-6118 -- 2363-B Birch St., Palo Alto, CA 94306. Lunch and dinner. Natural sushi with brown rice, vegetarian sushi.
Miyake
Tele: 323-9449 -- 140 University Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301. Lively place.

Korean

Hahns Hibachi
Tele: 323-2555 -- 460 Ramona St., Palo Alto, CA 94301. Korean menu.

Mediterranean and Persian

Bella Luna
Tele: 322-1846 -- 233 University Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301. Lunch and dinner. Menu samples: veal, chicken, seafood.
Evvia Estiatorio
Tele: 326-0983 -- 420 Emerson St., Palo Alto, CA 94301. Lunch and dinner. California-Greek dishes. Menu samples: mousaka, grilled lamb chops, souvlaki and fish.
Kan Zeman Restaurant
Tele: 328-5245 -- 274 University Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301. Dinner. Mediterranian
Mediterranean Wraps
Tele: 321-8189 -- 425 Calif Ave.., Palo Alto, CA 94306. Menu to come -- from restaurant?
Jababe
Tele: 322-8222 491 Lytton Ave., Palo Alto, 94301. Iranian Menu.

Mexican

Antonio's Nut House
321-2550 -- 321 S California Ave,Palo Alto,Ca. Full Bar, Pool Tables.
Andale Taqueria
Tele: 323-2939 -- 209 University Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301. Lunch and dinner. Breakfast on weekends. Menu samples: Mesquite grilled chicken, tamales, burtitors, flan. Outdoor tables.
Casa Isabelle's
Tele: 328-3102 -- 2432 Park Blvd., Palo Alto, CA 94306.
Celia's Mexican Restaurant
Tele: 843-0643 -- 3740 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306. Lunch and dinner, open 7 days. Traditional, grande and vegetarian food. Eat indoors or out on heated patio. Full bar, happy hour 3-7 Mon.-Fri., complimentary appetizers (in bar only).
La Morenita
Tele: 329-1727 -- 800 Emerson St., Palo Alto, CA 94301. Old-fashioned Mexican food. Menu samples: mole poblano, camarones rancheros and fajitas, also burgers and fries.
Palo Alto Sol
Tele: 328-8840 -- 408 California Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94306. Lunch and dinner. Menu samples: mole, fajitas, seafoos platters.
Señor Taco
Tele: 493-8757 -- 3636 El Camino Real, Palo alto, CA 94306.
Una Mas (Play Grill?)
Tele: 323-8226 -- 244 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA 94304. Lunch and dinner. Cash only. Healthy Mexican dishes. Menu samples: fish tacos, self-service, out-door seating.

Pizza

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK)
Tele: 323-7332 -- 531 Cowper St., Palo Alto, CA 94301. Lunch and dinner. Samples: vegetarian, Peking duck, Thai chicken, etc. Sandwiches, pasta and soup.
Pizz'a Chicago
Tele: 424-9400 -- 4115 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, Ca 94306. Lunch and dinner. Deep dish pizzas.
Ramona's
Tele: 322-2181 -- 2313 Birch St., Palo Alto, CA 94301. Lunch and dinner. Specialty pizzas, pasta, calzones, salad bar.
Round Table Pizza
Tele: 322-0111 -- 421 California Ave., Pal Alto, CA 94306 & 702 Colorado Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94306 & 3407 University Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301 & 3407 Alma St., Palo Alto, CA 94306. Chain pizzeria. Also calzones, soup and salad bar. Delivery available.

Seafood

The Fish Market View Menu
Tele: 493-9188 -- 3150 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94304. Lunch and dinner. Large fresh fish selection, grilled items, salads and pasta.
Scott's Seafood Grill and Bar
Tele: 856-1046 -- #1 Town & Country Village, Palo Alto, CA 94303. Lunch and dinner. Menu samples: fresh seafood, shellfish, prime meat and pasta.

Thai

Bangkok Cuisine
Tele: 322-6533 -- 407 Lytton Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301. Lunch and dinner. Major credit cards. Patio dining. Tuthentic Thai food.
Krungsiam
Tele: 322-5900 -- 423 University Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301. Thai menu.
Siam Royal
Tele: 329-8129 -- 338 University Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301. Lunch and dinner. Mild Thai cuisine including lime prawn soup, green curry, fried tofu.
Thai City
Tele: 493-0643 -- 3691 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306. Lunch and dinner. Curry and stir-fry specialties.
Thai Garden
Tele: 949-5259 -- 4329 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306. Lunch and dinner. Lemon grass soups. Thai curry. Thai noodles.

Vegetarian

Vietnamese

Amarine
Tele: 325-8500 -- 546 University Ave., Palo Alto CA, 94301. Vietnamese w/ contemporary fusion cuisine


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