Restaurants in Palo Alto
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Tamarine
Palo Alto's most beautiful restaurant is this contemporary Vietnamese place. The dishes have a slight seafood bias and are finely prepared in the style of California cuisine. Most mains are suitable for sharing, and this is one of the Bay Area's best destinations for exotic cocktails.
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Empire Grill & Tap Room
The local yuppies favor this lively hangout that got play in Po Bronson's novel The First 20 Million is Always the Hardest. You can get pizza, sandwiches and sturdy meat-and-potato platters on the shady patio and wash it down with something from the 25 taps.
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Spago
Spago, owned by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck (and presided over by Chef Aram Mardigian), attempts to dazzle at every turn, and mostly succeeds. This is California cuisine with the occasional Puckish Austrian twist (try the spicy beef goulash). Dress to the nines for this one.
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Bistro Elan
Among Palo Alto's best restaurants for over a decade, Bistro Elan's excellent country French cuisine attracts power lunchers during the day and romantic couples in the evening. For the best atmosphere, head to the garden patio when the weather's nice.
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Osteria
For excellent Northern Italian, a loyal fan base crowds into intimate little Osteria. Service is very friendly, but you'll often have to wait for your table (even with reservations).
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Peninsula Fountain and Grill
A lively beauty, the Peninsula Fountain was founded in 1923 but still has that opening day buzz and sparkle. It's famous for its frothy milkshakes and for hefty American breakfasts.
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University Cafe
Step inside this relaxed space for coffee or a light meal. High ceilings and potted palms make it an airy spot for tasty sandwiches.
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Evvia
If you like lamb, here's your spot. Evvia is a high-end Greek restaurant with a rustic taverna interior. It's food for the gods.
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