Palo Alto Restaurants

Mantra Restaurant and Lounge

632 Emerson Street Palo Alto, CA United States, 94301

One of the SF Chronicle Michael Bauer Top 100 Bay Area restaurants for 2007, Mantra offers a unique dining experience featuring Sachin Chopra, a modern day chef with sensibilities of modern cuisines of California and India. Mantra experience consists of a unique triad of pairings: -Pairing the California freshness with flavors and aromas of India -Pairing this great new cuisine with some bold and seductive wines from around the world -Pairing the bright Indian colors and contemporary art into the high ceiling ambiance of Palo Alto's old Bijou theater And finally we deliver this trio of fresh food, great wines and warm ambiance with our non-pretentious service to achieve the ultimate "Mantra Experience." So far, critics and guests have loved this unique experience, we invite you to come and enjoy it too. "Chef Sachin has made this elegant restaurant a destination. The restaurant brings flash, glamour and a dash of Bollywood mystique to Palo Alto" Michael Bauer

Bistro 412

412 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA, 94301

Welcome to Bistro! We specialize in delicious and reasonably priced cuisine, including our house specialties and other customer favorites. Our cuisine entrees are served in a relaxed and welcoming settingthat you and your friends and family are sure to enjoy. Whether you are in the mood to indulge in something new or just want to enjoy some old favorites, we promise that our inventive menu and attentive service willleave you truly satisfied. No matter what your occasion calls for or your appetite demands, the friendly staff at Bistro promise to make your next dining experience a pleasant one.

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LAVANDA Restaurant and Wine Bar

185 University Avenue Palo Alto, CA United States, 94301

Located in the heart of downtown Palo Alto, Lavanda invites all that enjoy fine wine and Mediterranean Italian cuisine to come and see this beautifully renovated restaurant. Diners discover simple dishes made with the finest ingredients. Fresh seafood, homemade pastas and an assortment of high-quality poultry and game dishes are easily paired with over 600 wines, including close to 30 selections by the glass. The elegance of the food and wine parallel the charm of Lavanda's open-spaced atmosphere, encouraging a relaxed but exceptional dining experience. Hailed as one of San Francisco Magazine's Top Restaurants in the Bay Area, Lavanda has also been recently awarded Wine Spectator's prestigious Award of Excellence.

Cafe 220

220 B University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, 94301

Food historians generally attribute the origin of kebabs to ancient Middle Eastern cooks. In a land where fuel was scarce, this was a very efficient way to cook meat. Small pieces of meat (smaller the cut, faster they cook) threaded on skewers would have required very little fire. The recipes and combinations are endless.
"Kebab. A dish consisting basically of small pieces of meat threaded on to skewers and grilled or roasted. It originated in Turkey and eventually spread to the Balkans and the Middle East. The name is a shortened form of the Tukish sis kebab, sis meaning skewer and kebab meaning roast meat."---Larousse Gastronomique, completely revised and updated [Clarkson Potter:New York] 2001 (p. 646)
"Sis Kebabi...It is said that shish bebab was born over the open-field fires of medieval Turkic soldiers, who used their swords to grill meat. Given the obvious simplicity of spit-roasting meat over a fire, I suspect its genesis is earlier. There is iconographical evidence of Byzantine Greeks cooking shish kebabs. But surely the descriptions for skewering strips of meat for broiling in Homer's Odyssey must count for an early shish kebab."---A Mediterranean Feast, Clifford A. Wright [William Morrow:New York] 1999 (p. 333)

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Nola - Palo Alto

535 Ramona Street Palo Alto, CA United States, 94301

Nola has been nominated for the best margarita and the best trendy spot for salty tequila mixes and the beautiful people that drink them. Come join us at Nola, for Palo Alto's Dine Downtown program on Monday nights during the month of January. Choose between our $23.00 Dine Downtown prix fixe menu or Nola's traditional menu.

Loving Hut Organic Vegan Cafe

165 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94301

Loving Hut Organic Vegan Cafe was created with a vision that all beings could live in peace, love and harmony with each other and the planet. Loving Hut chain restaurants are newly opening around the world. It is an invitation to gourmet international cuisine at a great price that is all animal-free made and made with wholesome vegan ingredients offering an accessible starting point for those who want to make the noble transition to a plant-based diet.At Loving Hut Organic Vegan Cafe, all dishes are prepared free of animal ingredients (vegan) and served lovingly, in a graciously decorated, pure and peaceful environment, giving one a heavenly feeling.
Loving Hut is currently the fastest growing International vegan fast food chain in the world. The first Loving Hut Organic Vegan Cafe in the United States was opened in July 2008 in the heart of Silicon Valley, California. Five branches are currently open in Formosa (Taiwan), one in Au Lac (Vietnam) and Hong Kong . More branches will be opening in various locations all around the world in the coming months.
In an effort to reduce our environmental impact, all waste is recycled or composted whenever possible and 'TOGO' packaging is made out of recycled or post consumer environmentally friendly materials.
As more and more people around the world adopt a plant based diet, Loving Hut is a beacon of light for an alternative way of living. It's healthier, it's compassionate, it's peaceful and it's the only way to a sustainable planet.
BE VEG... GO GREEN... SAVE THE PLANET!

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Kirk's Steakburgers

75 Town & Country Village, Palo Alto, CA, 94301

AFTER WORLD WAR II, Bill Sincere and his wife, "Kirk" relocated to California from New York. Bill had spent most of his life in retail, but wantedto try something new while enjoying the California climate. He considered sales but kept thinking about how restaurants in New York prepared burgers and hot dogs. They cooked them one at a time over charcoal, let customers add their own toppings, and served them with potato chips and great milkshakes. The basic idea was good meat served without fanfare. The only problem was that during severe New York weather, many businesses closed for several months. Maybe in California!Bill searched everywhere in California, but couldn't find anyone doing burgers this way. Just as he was about to give up and take a sales job at Macy's, his mother gave him a small loan and encouraged his entrepreneurship. The rest is history. Bill rented land on El Camino Real in Palo Alto, built a small building, found a butcher who would grind his steak, and opened the first Kirk's Steakburgers in 1948.Word quickly got out about Kirk's Steakburgers. First came the Stanford students, then the developers, and then the early electronic wizards (Robert Noyce, William Hewlett, David Packard, Varian brothers. Watkins and Johnson, etc.). Everyone wanted a Kirk's Steakburger. Long lines snaked along El Camino. turnover was fast. and everyone enjoyed chatting with Bill as he flipped burgers better than anyone around.Today Kirk's has four locations, has expanded the menu to include their signature French fries, garlic onions strings, and over 20 specialty steakburgers. And they still use the same butcher to prepare the now famous Kirk's Steakburgers. And if that's not enough tradition, there have been several second and third generation employees, which makes sense, since Kirk's has many second and third generation customers. Do you remember your first Kirk's Steakburger?

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Junnoon

150 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, 94301

Our vision at Junnoon is to showcase the food of modern India: bold, healthy and flavor-intense. All of our meats are cooked to order and we prepare our sauces and grind our spices daily. We use locally grown produce, herbs and spices whenever possible. Most of our produce and meats are sourced from purveyors that practice ecologically sound agriculture. We feel that great-tasting food begins with the highest quality fresh ingredients, Enjoy your dining experience with is.

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Mantra

632-636 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA, 94301

As owners of Mantra Dhawan and Krishan Miglani come from very different backgrounds yet have the unifying goal of presenting to the public a wonderful dinning experiences centered on fine cuisine,excellent service,and the beautiful culture of their Indian homeland.
Located in Palo Alto, Mantra takes pride in serving the best Indian Cuisine in town. The cuisine of India is as varied and diverse as the sub-continent from which it originates. As a first time experience at India's Tandoori, the variety in taste and flavor is simply overpowering.
Mantra uses only the freshest of ingredients on their authentic fare. Always fresh, the dishes are a savory delight. A delicately spiced Indian curry will tantalizingly tease your taste buds. Tandoori dishes and Chicken Ttikka are restaurant's specialties, which are made in authentic tandoori oven. A full service bar is also available.

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Scott's Seafood - Palo Alto

855 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA United States, 94301

Scott's Seafood Restaurant is a Bay Area tradition. Their American regional cuisine features the freshest seafood and prime dry aged steaks. The interior is inviting for all occasions, from casual dining to special occasions, business meetings or your next event.

Empire Grill & Tap Room

651 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA, 94301

Serving the Palo Alto community for 19 years with a menu of American cuisine with French and Italian regional influences.
The Empire serves continuously all day from lunch through dinner. Brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 11:00am to 4:00pm, then dinner until closing.<br>Open seven days a week with 16 beers on tap and classic cocktails. Additionally, the Garden Patio is open year round.<br>Empire Grill & Tap Room, your place in Palo Alto.

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Zibibbo

430 Kipling Street Palo Alto, CA United States, 94301

Located in the heart of Palo Alto, Zibibbo offers a seasonal Pan-Mediterranean menu, served 'family-style’ in the tranquil surroundings of a renovated Victorian home. Zibibbo features an award-winning wine list and a wine bar offering over 60 wines-by-the-glass. Enjoy our bar menu of small plates and unique house cocktails by the fireplace in the outdoor Garden Bar.

Three Seasons

518 Bryant Street Palo Alto, CA United States, 94301

Known for their astounding repertoire of fresh spring rolls and collective small plates, Three Seasons Restaurant has quickly become the dining experience of choice among those who know. Founders Chef Hung Le and his wife, Tessa teamed with Co-Proprietor/Chef Todd Le to bring their concept of fresh premium ingredients combined with innovative food presentation to downtown Palo Alto. The result is an unprecedented and thoroughly addictive spin on traditional Vietnamese flavors. The flagship Three Seasons, in San Francisco's trendy Marina District, has earned the distinction as one of the most acclaimed Vietnamese restaurants in the Bay Area since its inception over three years ago.

Blue Chalk Cafe

630 Ramona St., Palo Alto, CA, 94301

We offer private areas, billiards and shuffleboard, great food and live music. We are located in an historical building in downtown Palo Alto. We are the only establishment in Palo Alto that offers billiards, shuffleboard, 2 distinctive bar and music all under the same roof! Our relaxed atmosphere makes us the perfect place to hang out with friends any time!

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Evvia

420 Emerson Street Palo Alto, CA United States, 94301

Sister restaurant of Kokkari, Evvia has been serving beautiful and elegant Greek cuisine since 1995. Fabulous fish, savory roasted meats, and sun-soaked vegetables are jazzed up with a spritz of lemon, a little olive oil, and herbs. There is perfection in simplicity.

Chez Zucca European

541 Bryant Street Palo Alto, CA United States, 94301

The cuisine at Chez Zucca European is based on the finest ingredients simply prepared. The menus, which change with the seasons, reflect our commitment to presenting the distinctive regional cuisines from all over Europe to the Mediterranean, we have a variety of dishes rarely found on the menus of other European restaurants. Whenever possible naturally raised meat, poultry, and produce is used. In the California spring, summer and fall growing seasons organic produce is sourced from local farmers.

Il Fornaio - Palo Alto

520 Cowper Street Palo Alto, CA United States, 94301

Il Fornaio means "The Baker" in Italian. This award-winning restaurant offers an authentic and unique dining experience. Specialties include wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; housemade pastas; pizzas from an oak wood burning oven; fresh salads and housemade soups; a wide variety of desserts; and fresh baked bread made daily from scratch. Winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2007.

Tai Pan

560 Waverly Street Palo Alto, CA United States, 94301

In Chinese culture, a Tai-Pan is an individual who shines above all in their field. At Tai-Pan, we believe in the constant pursuit of culinary excellence. From our menu, celebrating Hong Kong-style Cantonese cuisine, to the fine ingredients we use, to our thoughtful preparation and presentation, we strive to deliver an experience befitting a Tai-Pan â€" one that shines above all else.

Tamarine

546 University Avenue Palo Alto, CA United States, 94301

Tamarine is a contemporary Vietnamese restaurant that features the light but flavor-intensive culinary delicacies of Vietnam. The restaurant offers a menu based on small plates, promoting the Vietnamese tradition of the 'shared' meal in which food is shared and enjoyed with those close. Tamarine's small plate entrees are enjoyed with the pairing of a variety of aromatic, flavor infused rice, designed to be mixed and matched to create a truly unique flavor experience. Along with culinary delicacies of Vietnam, the restaurant showcases the works of emerging artists from Vietnam and other Southeast Asian countries. Semi-annual exhibits will close with a cocktail event to auction the art. Proceeds will be donated to La Maison Chance, an orphanage in Saigon, Vietnam.

Junnoon

150 University Avenue Palo Alto, CA United States, 94301

Junnoon Restaurant and Lounge is born of the passion and energy of Contemporary India and showcases inventive modern renditions of Indian Cuisine: bold, healthy and flavor intensive. The culinary team behind Junnoon consists of Consulting Chef Floyd Cardoz, Executive Chef of Tabla Restaurant, New York; Executive Chef Kirti Pant, formerly of The Cinnamon Club, London, and Sous Chef Shachi Mehra, formerly of Tabla Restaurant, New York. Junnoon’s Wine list has been especially developed by Master Sommelier Reggie Narito to complement the food. The restaurant, which has recently opened, has already received rave reviews on the way it is taking Indian cuisine to new heights. Esquire's "20 Best New Restaurants of 2006" Mercury News Review.