Palo Alto Eats?
Hi everyone! I just moved to Palo Alto and am wondering what the good eats are in the area. If you have recs that are near Palo Alto, I would like to hear about those too.
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The Counter, for their burgers and sweet potato fries.
Bistro Elan for French food. It's a bit pricey, but definitely worth it.
toastykitten at 1:08AM on 06/28/08
Hi Patty. My family and I just moved to Palo alto 2 years ago, and I think we have already eaten at more of the local restaurants than many of our friends who have been here much longer. Here are some of the favorites that come to mind:
Casual, Cheap and Quick:
Zao Noodle Bar on University. Their vermicelli noodle bowls are made with the highest quality ingredients and are absolutely delicious.
Tofu House -- authentic Korean. Zero ambience, brusque service, fabulous food.
Mediterranean Wraps on California Ave -- great middle eastern food.
Moderately Priced:
Palo Alto Sol on California Ave.--modern Cal-Mex cuisine
La Bodeguita del Medio--excellent cuban food, fun atmosphere, great cocktails
Fancier:
Evvia -- one of my definite favorites. Mediterranean cuisine with a California spin. Great service. Pretty restaurant.
Zbibbo -- I haven't been yet, but it comes highly recommended. High on my list.
Il Fornaio -- in the Garden Court Hotel downtown. It's a small chain, but it's very good.
Breakfast:
Don't miss the California Ave. Farmer's Market every Sunday a.m. year-round. You can eat lunch at one of the many wonderful food stands, or have a great brunch at Cafe Brioche or Joanie's (?) Cafe next door.
Not in Palo Alto but nearby favorites:
Xanh's Vietnamese Restaurant on Castro St. in Mountain View-- easily the hippest, coolest decor on the Peninsula, and the food is outstanding.
CasCal on Castro in Mountain View -- Great tapas, excellent cocktails, live entertainment on weekends.
Amber India on El Camino in Mountain View -- great Indian food.
DishDash on Murphy St. in Sunnyvale -- Really good, slightly unusual middle eastern fare
Well, that's a start. Welcome to Palo Alto!
latteaday at 1:54PM on 06/28/08
Thank you, Toasty Kitten and Latte a Day! I will be sure to visit those places! I have already been to Mediterranean Wraps and liked it a lot!
PattyCho at 8:26PM on 06/29/08
Casual or Expensive? Dinner or Lunch?
A few of my favorites:
Amber India (Mountain View -- best Indian around)
Joanie's Cafe on California Ave.
Zibbibo in downtown PA
Evvia in downtown PA
Pasta? in downtown PA and downtown MV
Enjoy!!
yummydietfood at 10:12PM on 06/29/08