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Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near University South, Palo Alto

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    • 9.2
      Coffee Shop$$$$
      456 University Ave (at Kipling St), Palo Alto
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      • Amirhossein G.

        Amirhossein G. • January 5, 2019Great coffee! Try the poached egg and add avocados on the aide ;)

    • 9.0
      Vietnamese$$$$View Menu
      546 University Ave (at Tasso St), Palo Alto
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      • Juanita G.

        Juanita G. • December 27, 2016What a unique way to warm your spirits! The food, ambience was awesome!

    • 9.0
      Pizza$$$$View Menu
      651 Emerson St, Palo Alto
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      • Gnat B.

        Gnat B. • August 20, 2015Great use of space. Sit outdoors if you can. Food is as reliable and delicious as their other outposts. Bonus: They serve cocktails here.

    • 8.9
      Ramen
      541 Bryant St, Palo Alto
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      • Minnie

        Minnie • October 24, 2018The tonkotsu ramen is so authentic. The best ramen shop in the Bay Area!

    • 8.9
      Coffee Shop$$$$
      101 Forest Ave (at Alma St), Palo Alto
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      • Priit M.

        Priit M. • September 3, 2013Mint mojito iced coffee is really really good!

    • 8.8
      Wine Bar$$$$View Menu
      520 Ramona St (at University Ave), Palo Alto
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      • Jonathan S.

        Jonathan S. • July 31, 2011Try the Tempranillo: it's big, it's bold, it's chewy... absolutely wonderful!

    • 8.8
      Greek$$$$
      800 Emerson St (at Homer Ave), Palo Alto
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      • Marc K.

        Marc K. • January 24, 2019Loved, love, loved the food here! One of the more ‘upmarket’ Greek tavernas I’ve eaten at and each dish (shared plates) did not disappoint! Opa!! Get the Octopus and the sautéed greens.

    • 8.7
      Ice Cream$$$$
      250 University Ave (at Ramona St), Palo Alto
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      • Claudia F.

        Claudia F. • September 27, 2019Whatever the flavor is with cheese - CHOOSE IT. it’s weirdly amazing. As is the “root” flavor.

    • 8.7
      Diner$$$$View Menu
      566 Emerson St (at Hamilton Ave), Palo Alto
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      • Douglas G.

        Douglas G. • January 18, 2015Ask for the pepper plant hot sauce to go with your eggs or hash browns.

    • 8.4
      Salad$$$$View Menu
      581 Ramona St (at Hamilton Ave), Palo Alto
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      • Douglas G.

        Douglas G. • July 17, 2016The two grain bowls (earth and bay) are very filling. Great healthy lunch!

    • 8.4
      Breakfast$$$$
      150 University Ave (High St), Palo Alto
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      • Chris M.

        Chris M. • March 16, 2022Probably the best brunch place in town. Come early to find a seat. The latte is awesome and the fried chicken maple is divine. 10/10

    • 8.4
      Restaurant
      115 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto
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    • 8.4

      13. Zola

      French$$$$View Menu
      565 Bryant St (at Hamilton Ave), Palo Alto
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      • Nikolay M.

        Nikolay M. • November 16, 2014The cuisine is not actually truly authentic French but anyway it's refined and very, very tasty! The service is really good, guys work hard.

    • 8.4
      New American$$$$
      550 Waverley St, Palo Alto
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      • Sydney M.

        Sydney M. • May 14, 2023Dishes are smaller than I thought they’d be but everything was yummy and creative! Favorite: wagyu on crispy coconut rice app, Japanese curry carrots, scallop pesto rice, chewy black sesame noodles

    • 8.4
      Café$$$$
      162 University Ave (at Emerson St), Palo Alto
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      • JH H.

        JH H. • May 26, 2022The vibe is REAL 😻 I got the “One & One”, a cup of coffee and a macchiato. Great way to try two drinks and beans.

    • 8.4
      Diner$$$$View Menu
      900 High St (at Channing Dr), Palo Alto
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      • Bob H.

        Bob H. • August 4, 2015The Peninsula Creamery Store is family owned & operated by the Santana's. It's really the best for what it offers

    • 8.3

      17. Nola

      Cajun / Creole$$$$View Menu
      535 Ramona St (btwn University Ave & Hamilton Ave), Palo Alto
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      • Sagi G.

        Sagi G. • January 22, 2011Try the blood orange drop. A little bit on the sweet side but fun!

    • 8.3
      Desserts$$$$
      540 Bryant St, Palo Alto
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      • ‎ ןıɥd ʍ.

        ‎ ןıɥd ʍ. • October 29, 2022Black Sesame Coconut Jar, Matcha Red Bean Coconut Jar and Strawberry Coconut Jars were all delicious 😊

    • 8.3

      19. Ettan

      Indian$$$$View Menu
      518 Bryant St, Palo Alto
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      • Ailie C.

        Ailie C. • February 10, 2022Monkey Buns, Sesame Leaf, Black Pepper Cauliflower and solid. I’m always a fan of Butter Chicken. Wrap it up with Passion Fruit with Lychee Milk Ice, Berries and Meringue.

    • 8.3
      Tea Room$$$$View Menu
      542 Ramona St (btwn University & Hamilton Ave.), Palo Alto
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      • Bia K.

        Bia K. • September 24, 2013Amazing salads and iced teas. Try the red one with passion fruit.

    • 8.1
      Sandwich Spot$$$$View Menu
      167 Hamilton Ave (at Emerson St), Palo Alto
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      • Douglas G.

        Douglas G. • July 1, 2019Chimichurri steak on pretzel is a damn good sandwich.

    • 8.1
      French$$$$View Menu
      548 Ramona St (btw University Ave & Hamilton Ave), Palo Alto
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      • @flakitavalente™ 👜

        @flakitavalente™ 👜 • August 29, 2013Small place but Delicious and flavory crepes, loved the salad and the waiter treated us ridiculously well... Will be our fav French place from now on.

    • 8.1
      American$$$$View Menu
      140 Homer Ave (at High St), Palo Alto
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      • Kimberly S.

        Kimberly S. • August 13, 2013Blue monkey pancakes! But also try the lemon poppyseed pancakes if they're part of the day's specials :)

    • 8.1
      Café$$$$View Menu
      538 Ramona St (btwn Hamilton & University), Palo Alto
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      • The Taste Sheriff

        The Taste Sheriff • April 30, 2016Great South American cafe in which you can enjoy some down time while working/reading. Great beverages and desserts. Try the oatmeal cookie.

    • 8.0
      Juice Bar$$$$View Menu
      530 Emerson St, Palo Alto
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      • Tanner C.

        Tanner C. • February 16, 2015Surprisingly filling, tasty acai bowls. Love the Powerhouse or Trailblzer. Water glasses are near the back!

    • 8.0
      Mexican$$$$View Menu
      236 Hamilton Ave (at Ramona St), Palo Alto
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      • Sumit A.

        Sumit A. • August 15, 2011Wow. Awesome steak a la parilla. Get it rare. Accompanying charred chile relleno is incredible.

    • 8.0
      Indian$$$$View Menu
      321 Hamilton Ave (at Bryant St), Palo Alto
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      • Shobhit G.

        Shobhit G. • May 13, 2013Bun Aloo tiki with paneer is amazing.

    • 8.0
      Caribbean$$$$View Menu
      642 Ramona St (at Hamilton), Palo Alto
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      • Andrew C.

        Andrew C. • August 29, 2012Anything jerk is great! Get a lunch special combo; chicken and pork!

    • 7.9
      Chinese$$$$View Menu
      560 Waverley St (at Hamilton Ave), Palo Alto
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      • eileen b.

        eileen b. • November 1, 2013Great pork buns and Peking duck. Go for two orders ... Per person ;)

    • 7.8
      Pub$$$$View Menu
      547 Emerson St (btwn University & Hamilton Ave), Palo Alto
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      • atom

        atom • November 7, 2009get Belgian beers and shepherd's pie! the deviled eggs are spicy!

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