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Straits |
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3295 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 94306 • 650-494-7168
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Distance:
~14.39 mi * |
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PALO ALTO. What makes up Singaporean cuisine you ask? The tummy tickling aromas that emanate from Straits Café indicate that this specialty is a blend of Chinese, Indian, Malay-Indonesian and Noya (Chinese-Malay) cooking. The sample platters are the best way to try the smorgasbord of spices and herbs that make this so wonderful and different. Fried pastry shells stuffed with shrimp, and grilled oysters with a peppery sauce are just two of the tantalizing offerings. There are also fun drinks, and diners have their choice of indoor or outdoor dining. |
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Palo Alto Fish Market |
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(Restaurants - Lunch) |
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3150 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 94306 • 650-493-9188 • 650-493-8862
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Distance:
~14.54 mi * |
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PALO ALTO. For those wanting seafood, this has been the place to go in Palo Alto since 1976. Undecided as to the method of cooking? They offer mesquite grilled, Japanese pankoed, baked, steamed, Cajun-ed or raw. A Palo Alto landmark, this place is serious about their seafood. They own two boats, part of a Puget Sound oyster farm, and they even maintain their own fishery. Everything from the clam chowder to the sauces is made fresh on the premises. In case you have room for dessert, try the chocolate seduction. |
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Ming's |
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1700 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto 94303 • 650-856-7700 • 800-355-6061
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Distance:
~14.95 mi * |
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PALO ALTO. Since 1956, Ming's has been offering a huge selection of Dim Sum and other Chinese dishes to the discriminating Palo Alto population. The Dim Sum can be ordered à la carte at lunch, and corporate platters of it are a hit at meetings. The appetizer selection includes four season rolls, and other menu choices feature beef, chicken, fish, noodles and rice, along with some vegetable entrees. Interesting desserts such as almond jello, mango pudding and black bean pastry are the perfect way to end an enjoyable meal. |
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User Rating: 9.5
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Hobee's |
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(Restaurants - Lunch) |
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67 Town & Country Village, Palo Alto 94301 • 650-327-4111 • 650-493-7823
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Distance:
~16.43 mi * |
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PALO ALTO. Locals continually vote Hobee's as the best breakfast and brunch place around. Try a "scramble" which is a mixed up omelet with cream cheese and a variety of ingredients like spinach and smoked salmon. Generously portioned sides of potatoes and toast along with fresh coffee make for an excellent morning of paper reading and eating. Businessmen, couples, and families all come here for the blueberry coffeecake, pancakes and folksy atmosphere. Be prepared for a crowd, especially on weekends. |
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Kirk's Steakburgers |
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(Restaurants - Lunch) |
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75 Town & Country Village, Palo Alto 94301 • 650-326-6159
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Distance:
~16.43 mi * |
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PALO ALTO. Burgers have been flipped at Kirk's for over 50 years. The menu is spare – hamburgers, hot dogs, and fries – and the toppings, which include all the standard favorites plus some more unusual items like pineapple rings and jalapenos, are arranged on a central table, do-it-yourself style. Kirk's attracts a diverse clientele, from families to business people to tourists, and is regularly voted best burger in town. |
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User Rating: 3
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Osteria |
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247 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 94301-2530 • 650-328-5700
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Distance:
~16.77 mi * |
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PALO ALTO. Sometimes you just want the old standards, and this Northern Italian restaurant provides them at a very old-style price. Veal scallopini, tortellini, prosciutto with melon, daily market-fresh specials and tiramisu keep people coming back to this downtown Palo Alto trattoria. All this is served in a cozy (meaning close to your neighbor) atmosphere where anyone can savor the meaning of an old-fashioned Italian meal. Reservations suggested for lunch and dinner. |
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User Rating: 9.5
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Rangoon |
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565 Bryant St, Palo Alto 94301 • 650-325-8146
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Distance:
~16.78 mi * |
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PALO ALTO. If you have never tasted Burmese food, this is your chance! Offering a combination of Chinese and Thai flavors, the menu in this informal but stylish place is known for its selection of Chinese and Burmese cooking. Chicken salad made with peanut slivers, noodles and a soy-sesame dressing, is a local favorite, while the black pepper soup with shrimp in broth is a close second. The coconut rice is a must and can be served as a dessert. Reservations accepted for four or more. |
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User Rating: 10
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Nola |
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535 Ramona St, Palo Alto 94301 • 650-328-2722
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Distance:
~16.81 mi * |
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PALO ALTO. This place has multiple personalities, each one as charming as the next. The bright lounge gives way to the darker saloon with burgundy velvet couches, which then opens onto a patio/atrium with alfresco dining, and there are several dining rooms off of that area. This is where California meets Creole and Carribbean, and they live to eat happily ever after. Jerk chicken served with watermelon, luscious jambalaya, and grilled snapper taco are among the favorites. The customers are as bright and festive as the place itself, and it would be difficult not to have fun here. Reservations are accepted for lunch but not for dinner. |
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ZAO Noodle Bar |
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261 University Ave, Palo Alto 94301 • 650-328-1988
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Distance:
~16.85 mi * |
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PALO ALTO. For the deeper meaning of the noodle and great prices, this place is a true find! A chain that is cropping up all over the West, ZAO does its job of serving excellent tasting, low-fat, healthy food. Noodles can be served cold, sautéed or in broth. The menu includes appetizers such as watercress cucumber salad, and desserts such as coconut caramel flan and warm banana spring rolls, all served with some philosophy on the side. |
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Zibibbo |
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430 Kipling St, Palo Alto 94301 • 650-328-6722
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Distance:
~16.86 mi * |
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PALO ALTO. A sister restaurant to the famous Lulu in San Francisco, this Mediterranean eatery has a split personality. There is a casual area with an exhibition kitchen, a more formal room with iron chairs and modern art, and a patio with olive trees and a fountain. Chef Jody Denton's menu changes seasonally but just reading it will make you hungry – Moroccan spiced prawns with spring garlic and lemon, potato and leek ravioli with Gorgonzola cream and pine nuts and fried shallots, and lavender ice cream. Reservations are a must to get a seat at what one poll has deemed "one of the 20 Best Restaurants in America." |
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