Guidebook for Palo Alto
Food Scene
Chantilly
3001 El Camino RealAnother great french place down the street. Classic and perfect for a date night!
Stacks
501 Hayes StCult Bay Area Breakfast place!
JOYA Restaurant and Lounge
339 University AveGreat drinks and tapas!
Definitely one of our favorite dinner places. (Try the earl grey chocolate souffle)
48 locals recommend
The Village Pub
2967 Woodside RdDefinitely one of our favorite dinner places. (Try the earl grey chocolate souffle)
Cafe Borrone
1010 El Camino RealFantastic Breakfast but definitely busy on the weekends
Bistro Vida
641 Santa Cruz AveFantastic French food and fanatstic atmosphere
Terún
448 California AveBest Italian pizza in the Bay Area!
Neighborhood spot for charcuterie, pastas & upscale Italian food
11 locals recommend
Italico Restaurant
341 California AveNeighborhood spot for charcuterie, pastas & upscale Italian food
Pastis
447 California AveGreat French place which amazing brunch!
California Avenue Farmer's Market
400 California AvenueGreat place for Sunday breakfast!
Zareen's
365 California AveFast casual but great!
Vina Enoteca
700 Welch RoadTasty Italian fair
Taverna
800 Emerson StOld Port Lobster Shack
3130 Alpine RdBest crab roll around
Don’t be fooled it’s not a pub but a Michelin start restaurant worth the 15min drive
48 locals recommend
The Village Pub
2967 Woodside RdDon’t be fooled it’s not a pub but a Michelin start restaurant worth the 15min drive
Telefèric Barcelona
855 El Camino RealAuthentic Barcelona food
If you’ve never had Burmese food make sure you give this one a shot.
51 locals recommend
Rangoon Ruby Burmese Cuisine
445 Emerson StIf you’ve never had Burmese food make sure you give this one a shot.
San Agus Cocina Urbana & Cocktails
115 Hamilton AvenueGreat cocktails and South American small bites
Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StClassic Italian dishes with a new world twist
Zola Restaurant
585 Bryant StCasual French food and great drinks
Bird Dog
420 Ramona StHip dinner spot great for a dinner date
Evvia Estiatorio
420 Emerson StBusiness dinner favorite
Ettan
518 Bryant StreetUpscale modern Indian cuisine
Tamarine Restaurant & Gallery
546 University AveBest for groups or business dinners
Former French laundry employees and a master somm. Great for a dinner date and drinks
6 locals recommend
Protégé
250 California AveFormer French laundry employees and a master somm. Great for a dinner date and drinks
Salt & Straw
2201 Fillmore StFancy ice cream
Gott's Roadside
855 El Camino RealLocal burger chain
Ramen Dojo
805 S B StRamen that’s worth the drive!
Parks & Nature
Windy Hill Preserve
Great hike with beautiful views!
Shoreline Lake Boathouse
3160 N Shoreline BlvdBig Basin Redwoods State Park
21600 Big Basin WayTouristy but definitely worth the visit
Stanford Dish
400 Reservoir RdGreat for a hike in the morning and nice views over the bay area!
Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve
10 Old Stage Coach RdGreat local hiking spot with views
Arastradero Preserve Loop Vista Point
Arastradero Creek TrailOne of our favorite hikes in the area
Arts & Culture
Stanford University
450 Serra MallAnderson Collection
314 Lomita DrGreat modern art collection
Computer History Museum
1401 N Shoreline BlvdIris & B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts
328 Lomita DrEssentials
Whole Foods Market
4800 El Camino RealSafeway
2811 Middlefield RdWalgreens
2605 Middlefield Rd
CVS
325 Sharon Park DrEl Camino & Palm station
Walgreens
2605 Middlefield RdClosest pharmacy
Shopping
Town & Country Village
855 El Camino RealGreat outdoor shopping area with some unique shops
Stanford Shopping Center
660 Stanford Shopping Center Upscale mall
THE MARKET at Edgewood
2170 W Bayshore RdOur favorite grocery store
Vin Vino Wine
437 California AveOur favorite wine store
Draeger's Market
222 E 4th AveSpecialty grocery store
Getting Around
Train Station for direct trains to SF or San Jose
83 locals recommend
California Avenue Caltrain Station
101 California AveTrain Station for direct trains to SF or San Jose
Entertainment & Activities
Samyama Yoga Center
2995 Middlefield RdGreat Yoga Studio