Tapas Restaurants near Palo Alto, CA

“We had such a great experience at Kappo. We came on a Thursday evening and sat at the counter which made the whole meal even more fun because we could watch the chefs prepare and plate everything right in front of us!

The tasting menu was creative. Some of my favorites were the halibut, duck broth with miso noodles, taco dorado, and the Liberty Farms duck. The dessert with fig brulee was also such a good ending. Everything felt thoughtful, beautifully presented with interesting flavors.

What I really liked was how intimate and relaxed the experience felt. The passionate chefs (executive chef Nik and sous chef Gryphon) were warm and engaging so it felt less like a formal tasting menu and more like being invited into their kitchen.

Definitely a special addition to Palo Alto and a place I come back to for a date night or celebration! Yummmm! thank you Nik, Gryphon and Nick for a wonderful evening“

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

“Georgian (Southwesterly Asian) Cuisine ! Fav! Very glad to see that Bevri now has a larger restaurant! Great 👍🏾 food & service.“

“By far was this is the best Mexican food I've ever had. A bit on the pricey side, but well worth it!“

“I’ve come here twice to enjoy and work from my laptop on the patio. The views are stunning and in the evening when it’s breezy they even offer blankets despite the rooftop being heated at night. The light bites are amazing— I LOVED the charcuterie board. There is a 90 min limit on the table which is fine so others can also enjoy the vibes. The service was great, Chef Tony came out and introduced himself and I sang his praises, the bartender and server was attentive and helpful and both even let me know on Fridays or the weekends in the summer they bring in a dj! Will definitely be checking that out!“

“Excellent spicy miso broth, not too spicy, but enough to warm you up by the end of the bowl. There are a lot of options including half noodles.“

“And the most amazing cocktails! 🍹“

“Absolutely incredible Indian food! The Lamb Rogan Josh is hands-down the best I’ve ever tasted—tender, flavorful, and perfectly spiced. The Dal Makhani and Biryani were just as amazing. If you want authentic Indian flavors, this place is a must-visit!“

“Great! I love this place. So good.“

“This is definitely a hidden gem in a small strip of San Carlos. My bestie took me here for a birthday dinner, so it was as my first time. The sushi is so fresh and everything we ate tasted delicious, melt in your mouth!!! The staff was fun and had great energy! My only caveat is they were not pacing the dishes and it felt a bit overwhelming. Especially since we were the only ones I. There for the longest time. We loved the attention, but yeah, the attention to timing needed to be present. I would recommend this spot to anyone though. It’s definitely cute for a date night of any kind, but also remember you are in San Carlos and not the city, and this is not in the downtown part.“

“Beautiful place, nice service! It’s my first this place,maybe soon again!“

“Try everything. Go multiple times until you have experienced the entire menu. Start with the Jamon every visit. World Class!“

“Excellent place for fresh food, wonderful mediterranean style flavors and dishes that taste amazing. Everyone who is there is very kind and the service feels genuinely caring and always helpful. After finding it a couple weeks ago, we've been back 3 times“

“I think this is a good restaurant“

“Excellent food and it looks just as advertised. We ate brunch here. Loved the sunrise bowl, very berry french toast and the chicken croffle. They even swapped the french toast that was a little hard. Nice ambiance as well. French toast and Sunrise bowl tasted amazing! We will be back for sure!“

“delicious! lots of vegetarian options!“

“Among the best Japanese food in Mountain View/Los Altos/Palo Alto area.“

“Lovely family run asian restaurant. The husband wife duo running the kitchen and the front of house are wonderful hosts. We were recommended some really nice skewers- beef tongue, wagyu, chicken skin and cartilage, and shrimp dumplings, along with udon noodles. The quality of ingredients, the cook on everything was great and tasted so good we went back again. Any restaurant with great hospitality gets full marks from me. Asian hospitality at its best here. See you again, soon!“

“A long overdue review of our favorite hangout spot in Downtown MV. It's got everything you want: good food, wine, and service. They have a great wine club that does free tastings once or twice a month, too. It's a fantastic deal. We are grateful to have a fun place like this in the neighborhood!“

“I have had at least a half dozen meals at the Sundeck in the last month. The location is very convenient to the 3000 Sand Hill Office complex, as well as the Sand Hill Circle Residential condos. You can sit indoors or outdoors and have a beautiful view of the Woodside Hills. For breakfast I particularly recommend the egg white omelette and their delicious scones. They also make an excellent latte. Their takeout counter is also excellent. Tables are set up for between two and eight persons, and there has always been plenty of room.“

“TANTO Japanese Restaurant was a wonderful dining experience! The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared, with each dish feeling thoughtfully made. The service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. I really enjoyed the meal and would definitely come back again!“

“Barebottle’s taptruck was the perfect solution for our 100-person welcome party in Menlo Park! The staff was incredibly friendly—multiple guests commented on how awesome they were. and they made the whole setup process so easy. They took care of everything so we could simply show up and enjoy the party. They even set up some tables for us to display our desserts, which was such a thoughtful touch.

They offered beer, wine, and kombucha, and were also able to provide sparkling water for us by request. Everything was seamless from start to finish, and the taptruck was such a fun addition to our welcome party.

Thank you, Barebottle, for helping make our wedding weekend so special!“

“Aloft Sunnyvale on its own is good enough value for money spent. However, what truly stood out was the customer ser ice of its front desk. Shoutout to Michelle for helping me out a ton when I was trying to extend my stay. No excuses were made and she found a way to get it done even under difficult circumstances. Roy was also great with the room upgrade when he saw that I had brought a friend and might have needed a bigger bed. 10/10 Customer Service!“

“The G.O.A.T. of Silicon Valley Cuisine?
In my 30+ years of living and dining in Silicon Valley, I’ve sometimes wondered if, beyond “California Cuisine,” there is also a “Silicon Valley Cuisine.” I think this may be the best of it.

After a few visits to Valley Goat, I think this might be the greatest of all time places that reflects what I love about Valley Food. The East Asia, South Asia, and Latin America influences are evident. So are reminders of the Alice Waters farm-to-table paradigm. The sharable dining possibilities also seem part of Valley Cuisine culture. All of this is nestled in a little green oasis created by the Tree House Hotel and Beer Garden near campuses of Google, Meta, and Juniper. Everything we’ve shared there has been novel yet also familiar while appearing and tasting simply amazing. It feels like every dish is very much what I imagine as phenomenal and resonant Valley Cuisine.“

“I had one of the most unforgettable experiences at 840 Wine Bar & Cocktail Lounge! I met the owner, Gil, on a Monday before the Super Bowl, and we got to talking about life and dreams. I mentioned to Gil that my only wish in this world was to go to the Super Bowl and to my absolute surprise, he bought me a ticket! I was stunned and so deeply moved. His kindness and generosity are truly rare and something I’ll never forget. The atmosphere at 840 Wine is warm and welcoming, the drinks are fantastic, and Gil’s heart is even bigger than the great wine selection. If you’re looking for a place with great vibes and incredible people, this is it. Thank you, Gil! you are an amazing man and made a dream come true! 🙌🍷💫“

“Tacos dorado and enchiladas with dry fried beef! Got chicken tacos. The tacos were so crispy and meat was very flavorful! The enchiladas with dry fried beef was interesting. The beef is like a crispy beef jerky texture. I had a language barrier when ordering so just point what you want on the menu.“

“Good food and drinks but Very pricey. Great staff. The food is pretty good. There is a young girl that works in the kitchen that's just Very rude and off-putting for no reason. No matter how nice you are it's like she has something against you. But all in all a great place.“

“I loved the food. The only thing I didn't like so much was that the tables were very close together with little room to move around. The waitress had to walk sideways, her entire backside brushing against the edge of the table. They should distribute the space better.“

“For 3 yrs always stay at Aloft it’s like my second home , the ambiance is very nice, front desk clerk are polite and friendly , the bar , waiting area , restaurant and the swimming pool are very nice , the rooms are big, and parking area“

“A bit of a hidden gem, off MTV main strip, inside a hotel so you won't just see it from the street. The food was really good and so were the cocktails, the ambiance is classy although it has a bit of that hotel lounge look. It was quite empty for a Friday evening, seems a bit underrated, maybe because of the location.“

“Amazing! One of the best restaurants in Cupertino“