6 Best Bistros near Stanford

“By far my favorite place to eat on campus, if not in all of Palo Alto. For how affordable it is, the quantity and quality of food you get is unparalleled. My favorite items are the chicken burrito bowl, the Aztec salad, and the pastrami banh mi, all of which are between $11 and $12 after tax. Oftentimes, one burrito bowl will last me lunch and dinner. The staff is great and incredibly efficient. When you order a burrito bowl, you will literally get it 20 seconds later.

Vegetarian options: You can customize any menu item to be vegetarian“

“Visited this place on a bit of a whim as we were staying at a nearby hotel for a tenth anniversary staycation. The venue itself quite charming. We sat indoors at the bar next door as the outdoor seating was full and the actual restaurant was taped off (private event?). My husband and I very much enjoyed the food. Be warned - prices are on the higher side. The food is very good though. I had the sole and he had the bouillabaisse. I felt his portion was on the smaller side for the price, but overall good. We wanted cocktails, but at $20+ a pop, it wasn’t in the cards.“

“We have been here several times now. It is a cozy and relaxed restaurant. The menu is somewhat limited however everything we have tried has been delicious. The staff are very pleasant. We will be back.“

“The food is not pre-made, and it's freshly made, they have a variety of pastas and good salads. They also have appetizers, cocktails🍸 and good wines 🍷“

“The location was interesting. It was not easy to get into all the time. Most of the time, we had to do a u-turn to get into the driveway. Convenience wise, the location was great. There was a Starbucks and food within walking distance. Costco was across the street. The room was clean, comfortable and very spacious. The only strange thing about the room was the placement of the television relative to the bed. Most hotels have the television at the foot of the bed. The television was placed on the side of the bed. The layout of the furniture lent itself to the spacious feel of the room, though. I love hotels where the sink is outside the bathroom. You can get ready for bed or going out while someone is either taking a shower or using the toilet. The only issue I had was the toilet paper holder. Because it was loose, the toilet paper kept on falling when we tried to put any pressure on the roll. The staff was polite and helpful. We were given a parking permit, but there is no parking fee. There was plenty of parking. We were able to park close to our room, which is unusual. I would definitely stay here agin.“

“I stayed at Crowne Plaza Palo Alto and ended up having dinner at Cabana Cove since it was around dinner time. When I walked in, there were already a few people hanging out at the bar who seemed to have the same idea as me.

For my drink, I opted for a non-alcoholic option because it sounded delicious. I ordered the Panoma, which is mainly grapefruit juice and tonic. It was refreshing, sweet, citrusy, and bubbly. Definitely recommend it if you’re looking for a fun non-alcoholic drink.

I wanted to start with an appetizer, so I ordered the Bang Bang Cauliflower for $10. It came with a sweet and spicy sauce, and the cauliflower itself was nice and crispy with a great crunch. The portion was also a good size, and I’d definitely say it could be shared between 2–3 people.

For my main dish, I ordered the Grilled Caesar Steak Wrap with the steak cooked medium-well and chose fries as my side. The steak was well-seasoned and cooked just how I ordered it, and I thought there was a really good balance between the steak and greens in the wrap. The portions were generous enough that I couldn’t finish everything and ended up taking the rest to-go for lunch the next day.

Alis and Eugenio were both super helpful throughout my meal. They checked in on me regularly without being overbearing and made sure everything was to my liking. I also didn’t have to wait long between my appetizer and entree, which I really appreciated.

I also noticed that Cabana Cove has wine hours every week with complimentary wine, cheese, and bites. If I come back, I’ll definitely be checking that out.

Overall, I had a great experience at Cabana Cove and would definitely come back to try more of their drinks and entrees!“