Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Palo Alto

66 restaurants available nearby

1. Nobu Palo Alto

4.5

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Palo Alto

Booked 43 times today

Nobu Restaurants' now classic and seamless blend of Japanese and Peruvian food has officially made it’s way to the Bay Area. Here you may divulge in some of our signature world famous dishes like our Alaskan Black Cod, Yellowtail Sashimi Jalapeño, and Salmon Sashimi New Style just to name of few. Situated at the lobby floor of the Nobu Hotel, Epiphany we offer indoor and outdoor seating right in the heart of Palo Alto. Dine with us, stay with us.

2. Evvia

4.8

Exceptional(4639)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Palo Alto

Booked 79 times today

Sister restaurant of Kokkari, Evvia has been serving authentic rustic Greek cuisine since 1995. Our fresh fish, savory roasted meats and grilled and roasted vegetables are perked up with a squeeze of lemon, a splash olive oil, and Mediterranean herbs. There is perfection in simplicity.

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3. Pizzeria Delfina Palo Alto

4.8

Exceptional(455)

Price: Moderate

• Pizza Bar • Palo Alto

Booked 47 times today

Inspired by the best pizza of New York City and Naples, Italy. In 2005, Annie and Craig Stoll annexed the space next door to their James Beard Award winning Delfina restaurant fulfilling a long time dream of bringing Neapolitan-inspired pizzas to San Francisco. The 600 square foot space was an instant neighborhood hotspot, and Pizzeria Delfina became the ""darling of the San Francisco food scene"" opening a second location in 2008 to popular demand. In 2014, Annie and Craig expanded into the Peninsula with Pizzeria Delfina in Palo Alto. This energetic, farmers-to-table restaurant serves up Neapolitan-inspired pizza complemented by a daily-changing roster of seasonal antipasti, piatti (small entrees), beer, wine and more. A family-owned business, Pizzeria Delfina is a neighborhood establishment through and through that continues to bring people together around fresh, handmade, delicious food in a warm, casual atmosphere.

4. Local Union 271

4.2

Awesome(541)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Palo Alto

Booked 18 times today

We, as a local family owned restaurant, unite local, exceptionally produced, food and drink. We proudly purvey these locally sourced provisions in a comfortable setting that has been hand crafted by local artisans.We strive to create a local experience that is abundantly flavorful, healthy, safe, and enjoyable. We are honest and do the right thing.Local Union 271 is a circle of farms, ranches, dairies, hatcheries, bakeries, fisheries, breweries, and wineries- and a lot more! Our local partnerships are the core of our mission to provide healthy, sustainable, safe, organic ingredients.

5. Osteria

4.5

Awesome(1377)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Palo Alto

Booked 20 times today

Our vision is to insure a quality dining every time you eat with us. Osteria's purpose is to provide 'Culinary Contentment.' Whether you are choosing to enjoy an Osteria meal at home, your business via delivery, or in our dinning room, it is our pleasure to assist you. We believe in preparing fresh, whole food, as an essential to our customer's well-being. We are focused at providing you, our family and friends, with a traditional Tuscan cuisine, which pleases the palate is healthy, and progressive. Whether you are gathering with family, friends, co-workers, or entertaining clients, we happily offer our assistance. It is a privilege to serve you, grazie!

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6. St. Michael's Alley

4.8

Exceptional(788)

Price: Expensive

• American • Palo Alto

Booked 17 times today

Established in 1959, owners Jenny Youll and Mike Sabina expanded the once small coffeehouse of St. Michaels Alley into this intimate dining establishment in 2009. The restaurant provides three comfortable spaces for a dinner out with friends, date night, or a complete private event. The main dining room is wood paneled and intimate. The front room / bar area is more casual and social, yet still offers tables with linens and the full menu. The solid wood bar is a favorite dining spot for many of the regulars and locals. A beautiful outdoor patio is most enjoyable on warm summer days and nights as it open to the sky. Enjoy a cocktail at the full bar before venturing into one of the upscale and relaxed dining spaces of St. Michael's Alley.The restaurant is currently offering the Autumn Menu on the Patio as well as takeout, Tuesday through Sunday starting at 5pm.

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7. 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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8. Tacolicious - Palo Alto

4.5

Awesome(206)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Palo Alto

Booked 10 times today

Tacolicious is a casual, modern Mexican restaurant with locations in San Francisco, Palo Alto and Manhattan Beach (LA). We source our ingredients responsibly, take our tacos as seriously as our cocktails, and offer a fun sit-down, full-service experience. Large party of 12 +? Email us at palo_alto_management@tacolicious.com and we'll fit you in. We have outdoor dining, a great private room and do off-site catering. Go to tacolicious.com for more information; catering requests can be sent to events@tacolicious.com.

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9. Rangoon Ruby Burmese Cuisine - Palo Alto

4.4

Awesome(1079)

Price: Moderate

• Burmese • Palo Alto

Booked 14 times today

Rangoon Ruby was birthed from a desire to bring authentic Burmese food to the great people in Silicon Valley & the San Francisco Bay Area.With accomplished chefs proficient in all of the specialties that make Burmese cuisine sought after by food aficionados, Rangoon Ruby is fast striking a chord with diners looking for a fresh, modern approach to one of Asia’s up and coming popular cuisines.Influenced by Indian, Thai, and Chinese cooking, our Burmese menu is complemented by an exquisite wine selection and hand-selected draft beer to quench your thirst.At Rangoon Ruby, we pride ourselves in going the extra mile to bring you the ultimate dining experience. From our warm service staff to an extensive menu of outstanding dishes and artfully designed interior with upscale ambiance, it is our mission to elevate your experience with the delights of Burmese cuisine.

10. Cafe Wisteria

4.8

Exceptional(551)

Price: Expensive

• American • Menlo Park

Booked 7 times today

Classic Ambiance. Savory Fares. Locally Sourced Produce.Cafe Wisteria is a woman owned & operated restaurant & catering company located on the 3.5 acre blossom-filled grounds of the Allied Arts Guild in Menlo Park. Our ethos include using organic and local produce, supporting our community vendors, and always executing exceptional epicurean experiences—for a table of one to a banquet for all. We invite you to dine with us in the serene setting of our restaurant, host your special event in our elegant and historic space, or simply use our catering service to bring a customized feast to your next celebration.

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OpenTable Dinervip
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food and service at Nobu can’t be beat. Every dish, spot on perfect. Our server & team were phenomenal. He curated our food selections & really nailed it. Food portions are small. Works for me but gets expensive trying to satiate a young guy. I’d love to see the “tacos” be sized for at least two bites. We ate in the atrium area at Nobu Palo Alto. It is probably lovely in the summer when you can see the garden. On a chilly, rainy November night, it felt a bit like being in the overflow area. Could perhaps be made more inviting with a little attention.
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Nobu Palo AltoPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Palo Alto
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4.5
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Greg
San Francisco Bay Area •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Very nice, comfortable restaurant in downtown Palo Alto. The food is great and the service and atmosphere are excellent.
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OsteriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Palo Alto
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4.5
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Namrata
San Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
I hadn’t been to Evvia in years and it was so great to go back. My friend and I shared a bunch of appetizers: meatballs, octopus, roasted beets and the butternut squash. The octopus was fantastic as were the meatballs. We each had a glass of wine and the whole meal was $100. Will definitely do that again.
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EvviaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Palo Alto
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4.8
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Scottvip
San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Wonderful meal. Appetizers and drinks were tasty. Everyone really loved the arancini. Pizzas were amazing as usual. It was very crowded but service still was good.
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Pizzeria Delfina Palo AltoPrice: Moderate• Pizza Bar• Palo Alto
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4.8
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Rowevip
San Francisco Bay Area •99 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 10, 2024
A wonderful spot where food is good and staff is warm and attentive.
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Local Union 271Price: Moderate• Contemporary American• Palo Alto
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4.2

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66 restaurants available nearby

1. Nobu Palo Alto

2. Evvia

3. Pizzeria Delfina Palo Alto

4. Local Union 271

5. Osteria

6. St. Michael's Alley

7. Il Fornaio - Palo Alto

8. Tacolicious - Palo Alto

9. Rangoon Ruby Burmese Cuisine - Palo Alto

10. Cafe Wisteria

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