Guidebook for Palo Alto
Food Scene
Very family friendly and tasty nearby restaurant run by 2 brothers from Italy - casual outdoor seating (enclosed and heated so year round).
45 locals recommend
Terún
448 California AveVery family friendly and tasty nearby restaurant run by 2 brothers from Italy - casual outdoor seating (enclosed and heated so year round).
Of course this is my family's restaurant so I love it! It's really delicious Greek food, one of the top in Palo Alto. Message me for a reservation if you have trouble getting in.
94 locals recommend
Evvia Estiatorio
420 Emerson StOf course this is my family's restaurant so I love it! It's really delicious Greek food, one of the top in Palo Alto. Message me for a reservation if you have trouble getting in.
Derek loves their coffee, and I have to say their lattes are almost as good as Seattle's.
17 locals recommend
ZombieRunner Coffee
344 California AveDerek loves their coffee, and I have to say their lattes are almost as good as Seattle's.
Our regular Japanese spot is good (not the best) but we somehow keep going back for 20+ years for agedashi tofu and friendly service. Sit in the front near the bar.
26 locals recommend
Fuki Sushi
4119 El Camino RealOur regular Japanese spot is good (not the best) but we somehow keep going back for 20+ years for agedashi tofu and friendly service. Sit in the front near the bar.
Essentials
I used to work at one of the few remaining independent organic grocery stores - nice produce, and organic products with a few delish to go items (but not a full deli).
17 locals recommend
Country Sun Natural Foods
440 California AveI used to work at one of the few remaining independent organic grocery stores - nice produce, and organic products with a few delish to go items (but not a full deli).
Drinks & Nightlife
Derek and I go here sometimes for a drink and sit at the bar - mellow and friendly French owners.
19 locals recommend
Pastis
447 California AveDerek and I go here sometimes for a drink and sit at the bar - mellow and friendly French owners.
Sightseeing
Great hiking not far from 2090 -- this preserve is up Page Mill and you can park and do a 2 mile loop, or cross the street and do longer trips into the woods.
30 locals recommend
Pearson-Arastradero Preserve
1530 Arastradero RdGreat hiking not far from 2090 -- this preserve is up Page Mill and you can park and do a 2 mile loop, or cross the street and do longer trips into the woods.
Entertainment & Activities
This park can be accessed through a secret passageway in our neighbor's back yard and has a playground and big field.
Cameron Park
2101 Wellesley StThis park can be accessed through a secret passageway in our neighbor's back yard and has a playground and big field.