Best Family Style Restaurants in Palo Alto

24 restaurants available nearby

1. Ethel's Fancy

4.9

Exceptional(495)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Palo Alto

Booked 18 times today

A hip and fun restaurant with chef's counter dining, serving thoughtful American cuisine, with an emphasis on local seasonal products.Ethel's Fancy is open at 5 PM Tuesday - Saturday.We have a small dining room with a limited amount of reservable tables. We do keep our Bar seats and a table in the restaurant open for people to walk-ins. Walk-ins are on a first come basis. Please do not make multiple reservations with the intention of combining reservations to increase party size.All guests must be present before your party will be seated.To help provide a seamless experience for all our guests, we have allocated 2-hours for your group of 2 to 4 people.

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2. TAVERNA - Palo Alto

4.8

Exceptional(1495)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Palo Alto

Booked 53 times today

For centuries, a taverna has been a neighborhood gathering place where friends can meet to eat, drink and enjoy life. Taverna co-founders Thanasis Pashalidis and Hakan Bala were raised with a shared ethical compass, which the Greeks call "philotimo" or "love of honor". Family and friends are their ingredients of life, and they believe that nutrition, happiness and health are all directly correlated. Both partners have been culturally influenced by the remedies of the old world and incorporate them into the lifestyle of Taverna. Both have an "ethos" that drives them and inspires others to live fully, which they consider the flavor of life's success. They understand that life is to be enjoyed and that time is of the essence. They are aware that every day is a gift. Taverna has been created to make people happy and feel alive.

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3. Il Fornaio - Palo Alto

4.5

Awesome(2748)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Palo Alto

Booked 35 times today

Step inside Il Fornaio and take an award-winning culinary journey through Italy. Specialties include house made pastas, wood-fired pizza, grilled fish, authentic risotto, and rotisserie meats. Using the freshest ingredients and traditional cooking techniques, Il Fornaio offers a wide variety of premium-quality Italian food paired with great cocktails and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine list.

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4. Buca di Beppo - Palo Alto

4.1

Excellent(859)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Palo Alto

Booked 11 times today

If you are looking for an Italian Restaurant in Palo Alto, CA then come to Buca. Our Italian Restaurant serves Authentic Family Style Italian Food. When you ask a Palo Alto, CA resident what their favorite Italian restaurant is, they're sure to say Buca di Beppo because we make every guest feel like family. From the moment you walk in our doors, we make you feel warm and welcome. Our attentive staff tends to all of your dining needs while our talented chefs skillfully prepare heaping portions of your favorites. Be sure to bring your appetite because we serve up all of our authentic Italian specialties family style! Buca is perfect for any occasion from enjoying a weeknight dinner with your family, a romantic dinner for two, or a huge birthday celebration. Reserve one of our semi-private dining rooms, let us cater your next event, or simply stop by for lunch or dinner! We are conveniently located by the Downtown Library and Heritage Park, near El Camino Real and Highway 82. Come feast with us today!

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5. Che Fico Parco Menlo

4.5

Awesome(375)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Menlo Park

Booked 46 times today

From Back Home Hospitality comes Che Fico Parco Menlo, an evolution of Che Fico specifically created for the Peninsula located at Springline in Menlo Park. Che Fico Parco Menlo takes inspiration from its critically acclaimed sister restaurant in San Francisco while adding new creations to its menu of Italian fare with California influences. Dishes of hand-rolled pasta, naturally fermented sourdough pizza, antipasti, meat, and fish celebrate the team’s’ passion for Italian cuisine and their dedication to using the best seasonal products from farmers and purveyors in the Bay area.With a vibrant design by Jon De La Cruz, Che Fico Parco Menlo will be the premier destination for both business and social events with private dining options for up to 70 guests. In addition to the dining room, there is an all-season outdoor patio covered by a custom-built pergola with fans for summer nights and heaters for Menlo park 'winters'.

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6. Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine - Menlo Park

4.6

Exceptional(198)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • Menlo Park

Booked 13 times today

“My goal is to make sure people get enough spice”says owner Kasem “Pop” Saengsawang. It is all about the spice. The spice extends life, and we strive to provide the freshest pure ingredients in everything we serve, from our Thai street food to our fancier entrees. “We believe that Thai cuisine will never die. We believe the spiciness will last long, forever.”We invite you to come and be transported to the streets of Thailand. Experience all we have to offer — our zesty food, our elegantly adored walls, and even our heartwarming smiles. The Best Thai Restaurant. San Francisco, Oakland, Menlo Park, and Portland.We refuse to compromise on quality in our restaurant. That's why we source our fresh ingredients from local farmers' markets. No matter what time of year, you can be sure you're eating the best of the season.

7. CAMPER

4.6

Exceptional(844)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Menlo Park

Booked 21 times today

Camper serves Rustic, Farm-Driven, Californian Cuisine in the heart of Downtown, Menlo Park. Chef Greg Kuzia- Carmel (Cotogna, Per Se) and the team work daily to develop a menu that highlights the freshest flavors of some of the country’s best agricultural producers from the Peninsula and Central Valley. Hand-cut pastas, roast chicken and seasonal organic vegetable centric dishes are among the standouts. If it’s in season, organic and local, it will be on your plate at Camper. The wine list emphasizes innovation in biodynamic and organic wines, small West Coast producers and old-world vineyards that reinforce Camper’s relaxed approach to dining in a warm, lofty space that evokes classic design and modern amenities.Standard=IndoorOutdoor= OutdoorFor parties larger than 6, please call the restaurant directly 650-321-8980 or e-mail hello@campermp.com.

8. ROOH Palo Alto

4.2

Awesome(253)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Indian • Palo Alto

Booked 11 times today

ROOH Palo Alto explores open fire cooking in combination with regional flavors. A style of cooking that lends incredible complexity to the simplest of flavors.Wood fired cooking is a cornerstone of Indian food preparations and Chef Sujan Sarkar delves into the exploration of what is already well known, familiar but bringing it into the contemporary world. Offering a taste and appreciation for India, all of India, capturing the beautiful intricacies of its diversity for a unique communal dining experience. ROOH’s mixology team has created 9 brand new seasonal cocktails based on Ayurveda and its six tastes, or rasas The conceptual cocktails infuse the signature smokiness of the wood fired grill and the story telling culture of India. Californian ingredients shine through, as the cocktails evoke the spirit of different Indian cities with their regional inspired names

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9. Burma Love Menlo Park

4.6

Exceptional(157)

Price: Expensive

• Burmese • Menlo Park

Booked 36 times today

Burma (modern day Myanmar) is the Northernmost country of Southeast Asia and is bordered by China, Laos, Thailand, Bangladesh, and India.With these shared borders, there are countless differences that set out to divide cultures and people. However, with it also comes an influence of rich culture, tradition, flavors, and one universal language… food.Made up of 135 different ethnic groups, each with its own culture, language and history, a whisper of intrigue surrounds Burma, a melting pot of cultures, and flavors.Burmese cuisine is influenced by Ingredients and spices of surrounding countries, but the way in which those ingredients are used is what makes Burmese cuisine so unique.Voted one of Open Table's Diners' Choice Award Winners Burma Love, Menlo Park presents to you a collection of regional specialties with a touch of contemporary flair, a fun, elevated, and truly unique cocktail program, as well as the Burmese staple dishes the community has grown to love!

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10. Pacific Catch Palo Alto

4.5

Awesome(422)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Palo Alto

Booked 30 times today

Pacific Catch is a WestCoast Fish House dedicated to delivering high quality sustainable seafood with a unique perspective. From the day we opened we've been mindful about where our ingredients come from and how to bring to life the vibrant flavors and feeling of the Pacific. It's our commitment to our guests to keep things interesting, innovative, wholesome and thoughtfully sourced. That's why we've formalized our relationship with the Monterey Bay Seafood Aquarium's Seafood Watch, James Beard Foundation's Smart Catch and the Surfrider Foundation by becoming a partner and bringing on a director of sustainability to help steward these efforts. We will be following the most stringent protocols on cleaning, sanitization, social distancing, and protections for employee health including temperature taking and the use of protective masks and gloves.

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Art
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
What a terrific place. The staff was very attentive and very accommodating of my 92-year old mother who uses a walker. Food was delicious. Service was timely and allowed us to easily get to our performance at the Lucie Stern Theater in plenty of time.
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TAVERNA - Palo AltoPrice: Expensive• Greek• Palo Alto
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4.8
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San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent service and food was outstanding 🙌🏼👏🏼👍🏼
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Buca di Beppo - Palo AltoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Palo Alto
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4.1
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Burtvip
San Francisco Bay Area •102 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
After giving the server mild ribbing over the soft serve “swirl” actually not being a swirl and that the cookies that normally accompany not present, the manager came by and offered some cookies that had been set aside (baker was absent that day) and to comp us the non-swirl swirl. We accepted the cookies and declined the comp, but it was a GREAT gesture!
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Che Fico Parco MenloPrice: Expensive• Italian• Menlo Park
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4.5
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Maheshvip
San Francisco Bay Area •55 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Food was amazing. Chef Scott has a special touch. Each dish was a masterpiece by itself. Service was beyond good. Garret was super attentive and caring. GM was very gracious. One of the best places in S Bay.
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Ethel's FancyPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Palo Alto
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4.9
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Elizabethvip
San Francisco Bay Area •27 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 2, 2024
We arrived and were promptly seated for 7:45pm Saturday reservation . Our server, Cathy, is a longtime employee and is very professional as well as gracious. My husband & I ordered the Tagliatelle Bolognese and Polo Al Funghi. Both were delicious. We shared a Caesar salad & 9 oz Pinot Grigio. We miss the counter seating where we could observe the chefs close up. When weather permits we love the front patio seating where our 2 Frenchies are welcome.
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Il Fornaio - Palo AltoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Palo Alto
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4.5

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24 restaurants available nearby

1. Ethel's Fancy

2. TAVERNA - Palo Alto

3. Il Fornaio - Palo Alto

4. Buca di Beppo - Palo Alto

5. Che Fico Parco Menlo

6. Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine - Menlo Park

7. CAMPER

8. ROOH Palo Alto

9. Burma Love Menlo Park

10. Pacific Catch Palo Alto

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