50 Best American Restaurants near East Palo Alto

“Best place to shop everything for the house: variety, good prices and pleasant environment😁“

“Lovely staff in a non-stuffy little restaurant. We ate outside, in front off the street. The tasting menu was excellent - inventive, delicious. The food came a bit fast, but as soon as I asked them to slow it down, pacing was excellent. Highly recommend. I would go back for that short rib yakiniku, the crispy pork belly, the char grilled sugar snap peas, and the bread!“

“Chef Marcus’ dishes are full of flavor & fresh ingredients that make for a spectacular culinary experience. 😋“

“exceeded my expectations, beautifully done. Staff is gorgeous. And not bad looking either. These people knew what they were doing, love what they do, and it exudes through the food and experience.. I will be back a million times.“

“Amazing place, such a quirky and original establishment.
Food was fantastic as well, the service was amazing. Every employee was so pleasant. Especially once they discovered we were from another state.
Each piece of art had its own story. (Which had a book to explain each piece)
Came highly recommended, & I would have to agree.“

“I came to this place two days ago, and there was a very friendly young woman at the register; I didn't know what to order, so she recommended the Double Meltburger and some fries. The food was prepared quickly. It was my first time here, and it was definitely a great choice—everything was delicious, the flavor was excellent, and the fries were hot.

I came back today, and the place certainly didn't disappoint me at all.“

“Great food and fast friendly service. A great place for burgers.“

“#AmazingHotel #ParkJamesHotel 🥰“

“Las pastas están buenísimas“

“Lovely spot. Definitely a bit tucked in and hidden so I think it’s mostly meant to serve the folks in the business park. That being said I found it quite easily with help of the google street view image. The server was a lovely woman, definitely great service! The food was delicious. Quiet space with simple but nice decor.“

“delicious pastrami sandwiches🤤“

“Had a wonderful dining experience at West Park Bistro. The food was incredibly flavorful and the portions were very generous. Service was top-notch—attentive and friendly throughout the night. I also really appreciated the layout; the atmosphere is pleasant and there is plenty of space between tables so you don't feel crowded. Highly recommend!“

“Fantastic food and service, great for special occasions.“

“My order was a Spicy-Crispy Chicken Sandwich, and OMGGG the best chicken sandwich I’ve ever had in awhile, don’t be fooled by the spicy, depending on your spice level, if you are a person that does not like spicy food, avoid this sandwich 🤣🤣 I eat spicy and it was a good spicy, I would definitely recommend this sandwhich. I accompanied this sandwhich with their delicious cheddar bacon ranch fries! BEST FRIES EVERRRR! The staff was very lovely and very nice!“

“Food was delish. Only issue was bones in my halibut. Beverage Service & table busing slow at times. Had to ask a couple of times for refills. One refill was poured into the wrong glass so soda and ice tea got mixed up but it was corrected. Avocado tempura appetizer was amazing. Desserts were delicious also crème brûlée and chocolate decadent cake. Hubby filet perfect, pizza large. Will definitely go back.“

“Great just like my mom’s homemade cooking Carrot cake moist. Good. Coffee. Waiters are Courteous“

“They are on Too Good to Go, and I won a bag. I got a duck salad and pastries. I looked at the salad and I was not sure about tiny pieces of bright tomatoes with fatty slices of dark duck meat, feta and chunks of dried figs and I can’t remember all the ingredients but I ate it with Spanish olive oil and organic balsamic vinegar. It was good. I think the tiny triangle cuts out of the edges of tomato slices were well-thought-out because they were bright and flavorful over the earthy cheese, meat and figs. The duck was more of a charcuterie taste. I thought the fat would be wet, but it was dried or smoked or something. It had a flavor similar to a charcuterie chorizo without the spices. The pastry was a cinnamon spiral executed in the French style of layered extra-thin pastry dough. Crispiest crunch outside and chewiest on the inside.“

“A place that values quality and source of ingredients“

“An exceptional culinary experience at Protégé in Palo Alto. Every dish showcased masterful technique and impeccable flavors. The A5 Japanese Wagyu Ribeye was perfectly marbled and melted effortlessly, while the Crab and Caviar delivered a luxurious balance of brine and sweetness. The lobster toast was crisp, buttery, and indulgent, and the Black Bass—flawless in execution—was the best I’ve encountered. The Ricotta Dumplings , delicate yet deeply flavorful, rounded out an unforgettable meal. The shigoku oysters with whipped ponzu were indescribably fresh and flavorful. The sunflower Caesar, with its preserved tomato jam, was a unique and unforgettable twist on a classic. As for the brick chicken that we took to go, it was so delicious that it barely made it home before being devoured. The experience was elevated even further by the outstanding service—every person was kind, attentive, and genuinely dedicated to creating a memorable evening. A true showcase of precision, creativity, and hospitality“

“So good! Absolutely love the idea behind the French toast. It’s like a crispy, pancake wrapped French toast. Everything was fresh. Felt it was a bit pricey for just 2 people and a drink, but 🤷🏾‍♀“

“love it!!! best place to eat“

“The Cheeseburger was good & juicy. I want to commend the service of the Lady with the Star Tattoo. By mistake I threw away my partial tooth. Didn't realize it until I made it home in Richmond (40 miles away). Drove back to All Star Burger & experienced the Amazing Service of the Lady with the Star Tattoo. She put on gloves & went threw every piece of trash & found my partial tooth at the bottom. She never complained, would not let me help & keep a smile on her face. I tried paying her but she politely refused. Like I said Amazing Service!!!“

“Amazing food and excellent service!“

“awesome“

“Best place to go after the holidays, nice service, excellent food and very tasty wine …“

“Very nice casual restaurant, that I visited while in Sunnyvale. I had the salmon, roasted potatoes, and asparagus. My food tasted fresh and flavorful. The atmosphere was clean and well lit. We will definitely come back when we are in town again.“

“Enjoyed their Hamburger and fish & Chips Fries are excellent. Lovely surroundings, the ducks enjoyed the pool.“

“Always try to go at least once when I’m in Old El Palo Alto.“

“Great place to have dinner, great service and the food is delish“

“BJ's is consistently good and the service today with Aja T. was outstanding. Our only complaint was that our eyes were bigger than our stomachs, so we brought home a LOT of food. And that's really NOT a problem! Good food, good atmosphere, reasonable prices, a great place for a group, and great service. Love having BJ's in the neighborhood.“

“Fresh air and warm . Food was awesome and they give you yours moneys worth“

“Wonderful neighborhood restaurant.“

“Ordered a customized egg white omelet and home fries. Arrived quickly in a very full house. The guys on the line don't mess around! Omelet was generously portioned and delicious. Home fries just a little heavy on the spice. Weren't too spicy-hot, just a little heavy-handed with the spices used. I'll absolutely go back.“

“Yummy hamburgers and sweet potato fries, great staff!“

“Our group of 17 was superbly handled. Thanks team!“

“& 🐶 friendly - great little place has been around since 1902 so...“

“Just stopped by this place for lunch. The today’s special (pasta with shrimp and veggies) was better than some Italian restaurants. I was looking for the catering place for my group. This is definitely the place! Both indoor and outdoor tables are clean and quiet. It’s a good place to catch up with friends and colleagues.“

“Great food but expensive. It was a great treat for me. I did enjoy it.“

“Es un restaurante muy bonito, sus platos muy bien servidos y deliciosos! Recomiendo a Local Union siempre, excelente servicio el de Guadalupe y Estefany!“

“Just a no frills old fashioned diner that reminds me of being a kid. The food was excellent, the service was quick and friendly and the prices were very reasonable. I would recommend this place to anyone that wanted a quick bite to eat without breaking the bank“

“Love the environment, music, food, wine and staff….❤️❤️“

“Wonderful customer service. Friendly and fast. This charming nostalgic diner caters to classic American comfort foods.“

“The best breakfast portions in the Bay area!“

“I think this is a good restaurant“

“Awesome! Good food and service I will be back!!“

“Drakes is amazing! Craft Cocktails, great food!! Highly recommend 5 Stars!“

“Great place, love the coffee and the friendliness of the employees.“

“Pretty drinks and yummy food“

“They have all the product just like your in Paris shopping“

“muy buen servicio y el personal muy atento como trailero para en barios pero este es muy bueno“