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DINING OUT

A PUBLICATION OF THE PALO ALTO WEEKLY, THE ALMANAC & MOUNTAIN VIEW VOICE

OutDiningFROM CASUAL TO FINE DINING

ON THE MIDPENINSULA

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Be prepared as the Oak City Bar and Grill

magically morphs into the all new

Eclectic Americana CuisineCocktails at our Full Bar

Live Music Every Friday and SaturdayAll New Remodeled private Dining Room

Catering & Special Event Planning

1029 EL CAMINO REAL, MENLO PARK 650.321.6882

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For complete restaurant listings visit: www.DestinationPaloAlto.com

DOWNTOWN PALO ALTOAmber Dhara www.amber-india.com 150 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-329-9644 Indian $$

Asian Box Asianboxpaloalto.com 21 Town & Country Village, Palo Alto 650-391-9305 Vietnamese $$

Bangkok Cuisine www.bangkokpaloalto.com 407 Lytton Ave., Palo Alto 650-322-6533 Thai $$

Bistro Maxine www.bistromaxine.com 548 Ramona St., Palo Alto 650-323-1815

French, Cafes, Sandwich $$

Buca di Beppo www.bucadibeppo.com 643 Emerson St., Palo Alto 650-329-0665 Italian $$

Cafe 220 www.cafe220.com 220 B University Ave., Palo Alto 650-853-8182

Middle Eastern $

Cafe Epi www.cafeepi.com 405 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-328-4888

Cafes, Sandwich $$

Cafe Renaissance www.caferen.com 321 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto 650-321-6222 Persian $$

Cafe Venetia www.cafevenetia.com 419 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-323-3600

Cafes, Sandwich $$

Calafia Cafe & Market a-Go-Go www.calafiapaloalto.com 130 Town & Country Village, Palo Alto 650-322-9200

California Cuisine ★ $$

California Pizza Kitchen www.cpk.com 531 Cowper St., Palo Alto 650-323-7332 Pizza $$

“A burger, a bull, beer & a ball game — yeah, baby!”

Fresh, hand tossed artisan pizza - too

541 Ramona St., Palo Alto 650.326.1446www.oldpropa.com

2 0 1 1

Best Sports Bar

See you at...

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The Cheesecake Factory www.cheesecakefactory.com 375 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-473-9622

American, Desserts $$

China Delight Restaurant 461 Emerson St., Palo Alto 650-326-6065 Chinese $$

Coconuts www.coconutspaloalto.com 642 Ramona St., Palo Alto 650-329-9533

Cajun, Caribbean $$

Coupa Cafe www.coupacafe.com 538 Ramona St., Palo Alto 650-322-6872

Cafes, Sandwich ★ $$

Crepevine www.crepevine.com 367 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-323-3900

Cafes, Sandwich $$

Darbar Indian Cuisine www.darbarcuisine.com 129 Lytton Ave., Palo Alto 650-321-6688 Indian ★ $$$

Douce France doucefrancebakery.com 104 Town & Country Village, Palo Alto 650-322-3601

French, Cafes, Sandwich ★ $

Empire Tap Room 651 Emerson St., Palo Alto 650-321-3030 American $$$

Evvia www.evvia.net 420 Emerson St., Palo Alto 650-326-0983 Greek ★ $$$$

Gordon Biersch Brewing Company www.gordonbiersch.com 640 Emerson St., Palo Alto 650-323-7723

California Cuisine $$

Gyros Gyros 498 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-327-0107 Greek $

Han Korean Bistro 452 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-323-2555 Korean $$


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U.S.D.A. Prime Filet Mignon

1921 El Camino Real Palo Alto

650.321.6798 2 0 1 1

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Open for lunch Monday to Friday Open for dinner Monday to Sunday

1120 Crane Street Menlo Park 650.322.1211w w w.ca rpa c c i o s . com

“ Carpaccio has survived the vagaries of the restaurant business for over two decades by serving what its devoted customers want. There is familiarity to the surroundings, the menu, and the service. In these uncertain times, what could be more welcoming?”

— Palo Alto Weekly

Almanac Readers’ Choice

We start them young!

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www.cafeprobonorestaurant.com

Cafe Pro Bono delivers fi rst rate food and

enthusiastic service by Dale F. Bentson Palo Alto Weekly

2437 Birch Street, Palo Alto, CA tel: (650) 326-1626 fax: (650) 326-7514

Mexican

Restaurant

Family owned and operated since 1965Dinner specials, full bar & banquet facilities

Open all day, 7 days a week!

Text Celiaspa to 87365 for special monthly offers.

1850 El Camino Real, Menlo Park 650.321.82273740 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650.843.0643504 Peninsula Ave, San Mateo 650.343.5886

Home of the famous Margarita

www.celiasrestaurants.com

RESTAURANT

Come to the Westin to Celebrate Your Next Special Occasion

Open for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Brunch. For reservations, please call (650) 321-4422 ext. 7122.Facilities available for private parties.

675 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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Hobee’s www.hobees.com/stanford.html 67 Town & Country Village, Palo Alto 650-327-4111

California Cuisine, American

★ $$

Howie’s Artisan Pizza www.howiesartisanpizza.com 60 Town & Country Village, Palo Alto 650-327-4992 Pizza ★ $$

Hyderabad House hyderabadihouse.com 448 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-327-3455 Indian $$

Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana www.ilfornaio.com 520 Cowper St., Palo Alto 650-853-3888 Italian ★ $$$

Janta Indian Cuisine www.jantaindianrestaurant.com 369 Lytton Ave., Palo Alto 650-462-5903 Indian $$

Jing Jing www.jingjingonline.com 443 Emerson St., Palo Alto 650-328-6885 Chinese $$

Joya Restaurant & Lounge www.joyarestaurant.com 339 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-853-9800

Latin, Miscellaneous $$$

Kanpai Sushi 330 Lytton Ave., Palo Alto 650-325-2696 Japanese $$

Kirk’s Steakburgers www.kirks-steakburgers.com 75 Town & Country Village, Palo Alto 650-326-6159 Burgers $

Korean BBQ 85 Town & Country Village, Palo Alto 650-321-4730 Korean $

Krung Siam Thai Cuisine 423 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-322-5900 Thai $$


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A Bay Area tradition

in Palo AltoServing the freshest seafood and prime

dry aged steaks

(Monday - Friday)

Saturday & Sunday

Happy Hour 4-7pm daily

(650) 323-1555

#1 Town and Country Village, Palo Altowww.scottsseafoodpa.com

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La Morenita 800 Emerson St., Palo Alto 650-329-1727 Mexican $$

La Strada Ristorante Italiano www.lastradapaloalto.com 335 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-324-8300 Italian $$$

Lavanda www.lavandarestaurant.com 185 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-321-3514 Italian $$$$

LuLu’s Town & Country www.lulusmexicanfood.com 49 Town & Country Village, Palo Alto 650-327-8226 Mexican $

LYFE Kitchen www.lyfekitchen.com 167 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto 650-325-5933

American, Vegetarian $$

MacArthur Park www.macarthurparkpaloalto.com 27 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-321-9990 American $$$

Mandarin Gourmet www.mandaringourmet-paloalto.com 420 Ramona St., Palo Alto 650-328-8898 Chinese $$$

Mango Caribbean Restaurant & Bar www.mangocaribbean.com 435 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto 650-324-9443

Cajun and Caribbean $

Mantra www.mantrapaloalto.com 632 Emerson St., Palo Alto 650-322-3500 Indian $$$

Mayfield Bakery & Cafe www.mayfieldbakery.com 110 Town & Country Village, Palo Alto 650-853-9200


Mediterranean Wraps www.kanzeman.com 209 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-328-5245

Middle Eastern $

Miyake 140 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-323-9449 Japanese $$


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Since 1945

2010

CLARKE‘S BURGERSARE CHARCOAL BROILD,

NOT GRILLED

Poolside Dining – How Fun!

Our popular breakfast buffet is the talk of the town. Also open

for lunch & dinner. Our Southwestern menu features an excellent selection of salads, pastas, seafood & steaks. Great Food...Fun Atmosphere!

For reservations, call

(650) 328-2800

625 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA

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www.cityofpaloalto.org/emergencywater (650) 566–4501

Every time I play with my kids, I am reminded how valuable it will be to have beautiful El Camino Park

preserved after we finish building our much-needed emergency water

reservoir underneath it.

I work with a large team whose task is to upgrade the City’s entire emergency water supply and

storage system. Improving that system for the benefit

of future generations is by far my proudest

achievement.

Learn more about our emergency water system at

CityofPaloAlto.org/EmergencyWater

—Romel Antonio, P.E. Senior Utilities Engineer, Water-Gas-Wastewater Division

It’s a score when I can improve emergency water supplies while preserving parks for families.

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Nola www.nolas.com 535 Ramona St., Palo Alto 650-328-2722

Cajun and Caribbean $$

Old Pro Sports Grill www.oldpropa.com 541 Ramona St., Palo Alto 650-326-1446 American ★ $$

Oren’s Hummus Shop 261 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-752-6492

Middle Eastern, Cafes $$

Osteria www.osteriapaloalto.com 247 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto 650-328-5700 Italian ★ $$$

Palo Alto Creamery Fountain & Grill Downtown 566 Emerson St., Palo Alto 650-323-3131 American $$

Pampas www.pampaspaloalto.com 529 Alma St., Palo Alto 650-327-1323 Miscellaneous $$$$

Paris Baguette parisbaguetteusa.com 383 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-838-0404

Cafes, Sandwich $

Pasta ? www.pastaq.com 326 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-328-4585 Italian $$

Patxi’s Chicago Pizza www.patxispizza.com 441 Emerson, Palo Alto 650-473-9999 Pizza $$

Pizza My Heart www.pizzamyheart.com 220 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-327-9400 Pizza $$

Pluto’s www.plutosfreshfood.com 482 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-853-1556

California Cuisine ★ $

Prolific Oven www.prolific-oven.com 550 Waverley St., Palo Alto 650-326-8485

Cafes, Sandwich $$


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Fiesta Del Mar

1005 N Shoreline Blvd, Mtn. View(1 Blk So. of Hwy 101, near Movie & Amph

Theatres)

650-965-9354

Fiesta Del Mar Too

735 Villa Street, Mountain View(Downtown, between

Castro and Hope)

650-967-3525

Fiesta Del MarGourmet Mexican Cuisine

www.FiestaDelMar.com

15 Years in a Row

2011 2011RUNNER-UP

Birthdays/Anniversaries/WeddingsChristenings/Corporate Events

Theme Parties & More!

1141 Chestnut Street, Menlo Park, CA(650) 326-6282

Mon-Sat 9:00am-6:30pm • Sun 9:00am-3:30pm www.gerryscakes.com

Serving Families & Businesses for over 50 YearsServing Families & Businesses for over 50 Years

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TheVansRestaurant.com815 Belmont Avenue, Belmont

650.591.6525

Lunch: Mon - Fri 11:30am - 3pmDinner: Every Night 3pm - 11pmFriday Dinner: 3pm - Midnight

Sat & Sun: 4pm - 11pm

Delight your friends and out-of-town guests by introducing them to The Van’s “Restaurant on the Hill” in Belmont.

The Van’s has remained popular for so many years because of the quality of food, service and the warm and friendly atmosphere.

The Van’s, serving fine American food with an “ethnic flair,” is an historical landmark with breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay.

Enjoy a touch of down home...on the hill!

Featuring: Prime Rib of Beef, Lobster

or our Fat & Juicy Hamburger

Late Night Dining

A Tradition onThe San Francisco Peninsula Since 1947

Rangoon 565 Bryant St., Palo Alto 650-325-8146 Chinese $$

Reposado www.reposadorestaurant.com 236 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto 650-833-3151 Mexican ★ $$$

The Rose & Crown www.RoseandCrownPA.com 547 Emerson St., Palo Alto 650-327-ROSE British $$

Rudy’s Pub 117 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-329-0922 Burgers $$

Scott’s Seafood Grill and Bar www.scottsseafoodpa.com 1 Town and Country Village, Palo Alto 650-323-1555 Seafood $$$

Sheraton’s Poolside Grill www.starwoodhotels.com 625 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-328-2800 American $$

Shokolaat Restaurant www.shokolaat.com 516 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-289-0719 Continental $$$

Siam Orchid Thai www.siamorchidpa.com 496 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto 650-325-1994 Thai $$

Siam Royal www.siamroyalthai.com 338 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-329-8129 Thai ★ $$

SliderBarCafe www.sliderbarcafe.com 324 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-322-7300 Burgers $$

Spot A Pizza www.spotpizza.com 115 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto 650-324-3131 Pizza $$

Sprout Cafe www.cafesprout.com 168 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-323-7688

Cafes, Sandwich $$

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St. Michael’s Alley www.stmikes.com 140 Homer Ave., Palo Alto 650-326-2530

California Cuisine ★ $$$

St. Michael’s Alley Annex www.stmikes.com 806 Emerson St., Palo Alto 650-326-2530

California Cuisine ★ $$

Sushi House sushihousepaloalto.com 158 Town & Country Village, Palo Alto 650-321-3453 Japanese $$

Tai Pan www.taipanpaloalto.com 560 Waverley St., Palo Alto 650-329-9168 Chinese $$

Tamarine Restaurant www.tamarinerestaurant.com 546 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-325-8500 Vietnamese ★ $$$$

Thaiphoon www.thaiphoonrestaurant.com 543 Emerson St., Palo Alto 650-323-7700 Thai $$

Three Seasons Restaurant www.threeseasonsrestaurant.com 518 Bryant St., Palo Alto 650-838-0353 Vietnamese $$$

University Cafe 271 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-322-5301

Cafes, Sandwich $$

Vero Ristorante www.veroristorante.com 530 Bryant St., Palo Alto 650-325-8376 Italian $$

Village Cheese House 157 Town and Country Village, Palo Alto 650-326-9251

Cafes, Sandwich ★ $

Westin Restaurant Soleil www.starwoodhotels.com 675 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-321-4422 Mediterranean $$$

Whole Foods Market www.wholefoodsmarket.com 774 Emerson St., Palo Alto 650-326-8676

Market and deli ★ $$


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The Workshop 223 University Ave., Palo Alto 650-328-7437 Burgers $$

Zibibbo www.zibibborestaurant.com 430 Kipling St., Palo Alto 650-328-6722 Mediterranean $$$

CALIFORNIA AVENUE, PALO ALTO3 G’s Cafe www.3-Gscafe.com 456 Cambridge Ave., Palo Alto 650-473-6511

Bolivian, Café $

Anatolian Kitchen www.anatoliankitchenpaloalto.com 2323 Birch St., Palo Alto 650-853-9700 Turkish $$

Antonio’s Nut House antoniosnuthouse.com 321 S. California Ave., Palo Alto 650-321-2550

Mexican, American $

Baume www.baumerestaurant.com 201 S. California Ave., Palo Alto 650-328-8899 French $$$$

Birch Street www.bistroelan.com 2363A Birch St., Palo Alto 650-327-0284 Continental $$$

Cafe Brioche www.cafebrioche-paloalto.com 445 S. California Ave., Palo Alto 650-326-8640 French $$$

Cafe Pro Bono www.cafeprobonorestaurant.com 2437 Birch St., Palo Alto 650-326-1626 Italian $$$

Caffe Riace www.cafferiace.com 200 Sheridan Ave., Palo Alto 650-328-0407 Italian $$$

Cheese Steak Shop cheesesteakshop.com 2305 B El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-326-1628

Cafes, Sandwich $

Private dining, Banquets, Catering, Patio Dining

(Redwood City), Live music, Belly dancing and much more!

2 GREAT LOCATIONS TO CHOSE FROM

www.aryarestaurant.com

19930 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino 408.996.9606

885 Middlefi eld Road, Redwood City650.367.4939

Experience an environment designed to entertain your every sense...

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Chipotle Mexican Grill www.chipotle.com 2675 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-462-9154 Mexican ★ $$

The Counter www.thecounterburger.com 369 S. California Ave., Palo Alto 650-321-3900 Burgers ★ $$

Fresh Taste myfreshtaste.com 2111 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-324-8749 Chinese $$

Homma’s Brown Rice Sushi 2363 Birch St, Palo Alto 650-327-6118 Japanese $$

Jade Palace www.jadepalace.us 151 S. California Ave., Palo Alto 650-321-9388 Chinese $$

Joanie’s Cafe www.joaniescafepaloalto.com 405 S. California Ave., Palo Alto 650-326-6505 American ★ $$

La Bodeguita del Medio www.labodeguita.com 463 S. California Ave., Palo Alto 650-326-7762

Cajun and Caribbean ★ $$$

Lotus Thai Bistro lotusthaibistro.googlepages.com 425 S. California Ave., Palo Alto 650-289-0907 Thai $$

Olive Garden www.olivegarden.com 2515 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-326-5673 Italian $$

Palo Alto Baking Co. www.paloaltobakingco.com 381 S. California Ave., Palo Alto 650-321-3234

Cafes, Sandwich $$

Palo Alto Pizza Co. www.paloalto-pizza.com 2450 Park Blvd., Palo Alto 650-328-1662 Pizza $

Palo Alto Sol www.paloaltosol.com 408 S. California Ave., Palo Alto 650-328-8840 Mexican $$


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168 University Ave, Palo Alto | 650.323.7688 | www.cafesprout.comMon -Thurs: 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm, Sun: 11am-5pm

“We’ve got more heart than lettuce.”

Sprout is all about fresh ideas mixed with the best ingredients that will leave any taste bud wanting more. It’s the healthier, cost-conscious part of you that is just waiting to get out—all in a friendly environment.

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Pastis www.pastispaloalto.com 447 California Ave., Palo Alto 650-324-1355


Peking Duck 151 S. California Ave., Palo Alto 650-321-9388 Chinese $$

Printer’s Inc Cafe www.printerscafe.com 320 S. California Ave., Palo Alto 650-323-3347

Cafes, Sandwich $

Spalti Ristorante www.spalti.com 417 S. California Ave., Palo Alto 650-327-9390 Italian $$

Sundance The Steakhouse www.sundancethesteakhouse.com 1921 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-321-6798 Steak $$$$

Szechwan Cafe www.szechwan-cafe.com 406 S. California Ave., Palo Alto 650-327-1688 Chinese $$

Tandoori Oven www.thetandoorioven.com 365 S. California Ave., Palo Alto 650-324-2111 Indian $$

Uzumaki www.uzumakisushi.com 451 S. California Ave., Palo Alto 650-322-2828 Japanese $

Zara Mediterranean Restaurant www.zarapaloalto.com 260 S. California St., Palo Alto 650-752-6133

Middle Eastern $$$

OTHER PALO ALTO AND NEARBY RESTAURANTS4290 Bistro & Bar at the Crown Plaza cabanapaloalto.com 4290 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-857-0787

Mediterranean and Persian $$$

Alice’s Restaurant alicesrestaurant.com 17288 Skyline Blvd., Woodside 650-851-0303

Burgers, American $$

Prix Fixe Menu$30 (includes Starter, Entreé & Dessert)

Main Dining Room Only - Parties of six or less

3001 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94061(at Selby Lane, at the border of Atherton & Redwood City)

Monday thru Saturday 5:30pm-10:00pm Dinner Only

650.321.4080www.chantillyrestaurant.com

Private RoomsSpecial Occasion Dinners Award Winning Cuisine

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Arya Global Cuisine www.aryarestaurant.com 885 Middlefield Road, Redwood City 650-367-4939

Persian, Iranian $$

Babbo’s 717 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto 650-321-1488 Italian $$$

Bella Vista www.bvrestaurant.com 13451 Skyline Blvd., Woodside 650-851-1229 Continental $$$$

Buck’s of Woodside www.buckswoodside.com 3062 Woodside Road, Woodside 650-851-8010 American $$

California Cafe www.californiacafe.com 700 Welch Road, Palo Alto 650-325-2233

California Cuisine $$$$

Chantilly www.chantillyrestaurant.com 3001 El Camino Real, Redwood City 650-321-4080

French, Italian $$$

Cibo www.cibopaloalto.com 3398 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-494-2426

California Cuisine $$$

Cool Cafe www.cooleatz.com Cantor Arts Center, Stanford University, 650-725-4758

Cafes and Sandwich Shops

$$

Dinah’s Poolside Grill www.dinahshotel.com 4261 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-493-4542 American $$

The Fish Market www.thefishmarket.com 3150 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-493-9188 Seafood ★ $$$

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar www.flemingssteakhouse.com 2 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto 650-329-8457 Steak ★ $$$$


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Business LunchRomantic Dinners

Themed nightsTuesday Wine Club

Tea TimeGirls night out

Exclusive Facebook Fan Events at Facebook.com/MoroccosMVExquisite and supreme fresh

ingredients.

Mountain View locals new best kept secret.

873 Castro Street, Mountain ViewPhone: 650-968-1502

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Menlo Park880 Santa Cruz Avenue

Ph: 650-329-8888

Mountain View790 Castro StreetPh: 650-961-6666

Redwood Shores226 Redwood Shores Pkwy

Ph: 650-654-3333

“THE BEST PIZZA

WEST OF NEW YORK”

—Ralph Barbieri,KNBR 680

We bake our pizzas in brick ovens, the way tradition-minded Italians

have been baking pizzas for hundreds of years. Because our pies are baked directly on the super-hot brick fl oor, the crust comes out crisp and darker than the typical American pizza – often a bit black. If you are a crust lover, you will fi nd our crust distinctively delicious.

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Fuki Sushi www.fukisushi.com 4119 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-494-9383 Japanese $$$

Old Port Lobster Shack www.oplobster.com 3130 Alpine Road, Suite 300, Portola Valley 650-561-9500 Seafood $$

Roberts Market robertsmarket.com 3015 Woodside Road, Woodside 650-851-1511 4420 Alpine Road, Portola Valley 650-851-1711

Market, Deli $$

Hobee’s Palo Alto www.hobees.com 4224 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-856-6124


★ $$

The Little Store 3340 Woodside Road, Woodside 650-851-8110 American $$$

Max’s Opera Cafe www.maxsworld.com 711 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto 650-323-6364 American $$$

Ming’s www.mings.com 1700 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto 650-856-7700 Chinese $$

PF Chang’s China Bistro www.pfchangs.com 900 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto 650-330-1782 Chinese $$$

Quattro at the Four Seasons www.quattrorestaurant.com 2050 University Ave., East Palo Alto 650-353-2291

California Cuisine $$$$

Stanford Grill www.stanfordgrill.com 198 Junipero Serra Blvd., Palo Alto 650-325-4427 American $$

Station 1 Restaurant station1restaurant.com 2991 Woodside Road, Woodside 650-851-4988 American $$$

Serving fine Chinese cuisinein Palo Alto since 1956

We “Touch your heart” with our daily dim sum dishes and a wide array of traditional Chinese dishes and, of course, our signature chicken salad. Yum.

tasty vegetarian and vegan dishes are available

[chopsticks optional]

Ming’s Chinese Cuisine and Bar1700 Embarcadero Road / Palo Alto, California 94303 tel 650.856.7700 / fax 650.855.9479 / www.mings.com

open 365 / 11am-9:30pmbanquet facilitiestake-out, take-home

happy hour/3pm-6pm/Mon-Fri

dim sum carts / 11am-2pmwi-fi in bar

lots of parkingprivate rooms, book now


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Straits Cafe www.straitscafepaloalto.com 3295 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-494-7168 Singaporean $$$$

Su Hong www.suhongeatery.com 4256 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-493-4664 Chinese ★ $$$

Thai City www.thaicity.com 3691 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-493-0643 Thai $$$

Trader Vic’s www.tradervicspaloalto.com4269 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 650-849-9800

Continental, Chinese, Hawaiian

$$$$

The Vans Restaurant www.thevansrestaurant.com 815 Belmont Ave., Belmont 650-591-6525 American $$$

The Village Pub www.thevillagepub.net 2967 Woodside Road, Woodside 650-851-9888 American ★ $$$$

Woodside Bakery and Cafewoodsidebakery.com3052 Woodside Road, Woodside 650-851-0812


$$

MENLO PARKAkasaka925 El Camino Real, Menlo Park 650-325-0444 Japanese $$

Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria www.amicis.com 880 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park 650-329-8888 Pizza $$

Angelo Mio820 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park 650-323-3665 Italian $$$


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CHICKEN & SAUSAGE ZITI

Italian is more fun at Buca!Delicious, family-style food and all the fun of an Italian gathering. It’s a recipe for good times.

PALO ALTO

Also located in CAMPBELL, SAN FRANCISCO & SAN JOSE

BUCADIBEPPO.COM

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Ann’s Coffee Shop 772 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park 650-322-0043 American $$

Applewood Inn www.applewoodpizza.com 1001 El Camino Real, Menlo Park 650-324-3486 Pizza ★ $$

Bistro Vida www.bistrovidamp.com 641 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park 650-462-1686 French $$$

Blue Garden Café Allied Arts Guild, 75 Arbor Road, Menlo Park 650-322-2405

American, cafes $$

Cafe Borrone www.cafeborrone.com 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park 650-327-0830

Cafes, Sandwich ★ $$

Cafe Del Sol Restaurant 1010 Doyle St., Menlo Park 650-326-2501 Mexican $$

Carpaccio www.carpaccios.com 1120 Crane St., Menlo Park 650-322-1211 Italian ★ $$$

Cedro Ristorante Italiano www.cedroristorante.com 1020 El Camino Real, Menlo Park 650-322-3376 Italian $$$

Celia’s www.celiasrestaurants.com 1850 El Camino Real, Menlo Park 650-321-8227 Mexican $$

Cook’s Seafood 751 El Camino Real, Menlo Park 650-325-0604 Seafood $$

Crepes Cafe www.crepescafe.com 1195 Merrill St., Menlo Park 650-473-0506


Dutch Goose dutchgoose.net 3567 Alameda de las Pulgas, Menlo Park 650-854-3245 Burgers $$


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Of Mountain View(Formerly Cantankerous Fish)

$3 Draft Beers$4 Cocktails & Wine

$6 Bar Snacks

Coming in May, 2012

420 Castro Street, Mountain View(650) 966-8124

Happy Hour 3:30-6:30 Mon-Fri

4:30-6:30 Weekends

Front Patio Dining369 South California Ave Palo Alto 650 321 3900

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“Everybody’s talking about this new dining out

destination”

organic - wild - fresh

www.themenuindia.comfor bookings or information call: 408 800-MENU (6368)

or e mail us at [email protected]

NOW OPEN 7 DAYS SERVING LUNCH, DINNER AND BRUNCH

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Flea St. Cafe www.cooleatz.com 3607 Alameda de las Pulgas, Menlo Park 650-854-1226

California Cuisine $$$

Gambardella’s www.gambardellasrestaurant.com 1165 Merrill St., Menlo Park 650-323-6730 Italian $$$

Gerry’s Cakes Bakery www.gerryscakes.com 1141 Chestnut St., Menlo Park 650-326-6282 Bakery $$

Gombei Japanese gombei.com 1438 El Camino Real, Menlo Park 650-329-1799 Japanese $$$

Iberia www.IberiaRestaurant.com 1026 Alma St., Menlo Park 650-325-8981 Spanish $$$$

Jason’s Cafe 1246 El Camino Real, Menlo Park 650-321-3300

Thai, Indian, American $$

Jeffrey’s Hamburgers www.jeffreyshamburgers.com 888 El Camino Real, Menlo Park 650-322-1959 Burgers ★ $$

Juban www.jubanrestaurant.com 712 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park 650-473-6458 Japanese $$$

Le Boulanger www.leboulanger.com 720 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park 650-322-5528

Cafes, Sandwich $$

Left Bank Brasserie www.leftbank.com 635 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park 650-473-6543 French ★ $$$

Lisa’s Tea Treasures www.lisasteamenlo.com 1175 Merrill St., Menlo Park 650-322-5544 Tea House $

LuLu’s on the Alameda www.lulusonthealameda.com 3539 Alameda de las Pulgas, Menlo Park 650-854-8226 Mexican ★ $$

Mataro www.ristorantemataro.com 827 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park 650-325-7900 Italian $$$

Menlo Grill Bistro & Bar www.menlogrill.com 100 El Camino Real, Menlo Park 650-322-1234 American ★ $$

Mike’s Cafe mikesbarandgrill.com 150 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park 650-650-327-6453 American $$

Naomi Sushi www.naomisushi.com 1328 El Camino Real, Menlo Park 650-321-6902 Japanese ★ $$

Oak City Bar and Grill www.oakcitybarandgrill.com 1029 El Camino Real, Menlo Park 650-321-6882 American $$$

The Oasis www.theoasisbeergarden.com 241 El Camino Real, Menlo Park 650-326-8896 Burgers $

Restaurant 3000 www.restaurant3000.com 3000 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park 650-926-9528


Shiok! www.shiokkitchen.com 1137 Chestnut St., Menlo Park 650-838-9448 Singaporean $$

Stacks www.stacksrestaurant.com 600 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park 650-838-0066 American ★ $$

Su Hong Restaurant www.suhong.com 1039 El Camino Real, Menlo Park 650-323-6852 Chinese ★ $$

Sultana www.thesultana.net 1149 El Camino Real, Menlo Park 650-322-4343

Middle Eastern $$

Tenfu Chinese Restaurant 1352 El Camino Real, Menlo Park 650-323-6134 Chinese $$

Tokyo Subway 605 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park 650-325-9399 Japanese $$

Trellis www.trellisrestaurant.com 1077 El Camino Real, Menlo Park 650-326-9028 Italian $$$

MOUNTAIN VIEWAmarin Thai Cuisine www.amarinthaicuisine.com 174 Castro St., Mountain View 650-988-9323 Thai ★ $$


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Celebrating TheSoul Of California

Town & Country Village, Suite #130855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto

650.322.9200

www.calaf iapaloalto.cominfo@calaf iapaloalto.com

Calafi a Café & Market A Go-Go

Thank you for voting Calafi a Café as one of the Palo Alto area‘s

best business and fun places. 2011 winner

for Best California Cuisine and Best Vegetarian Restaurant.

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Amber India 2290 W. El Camino Real, Ste 9, Mountain View 650-968-7511 Indian ★ $$$

Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria www.amicis.com 790 Castro St., Mountain View 650-961-6666 Pizza ★ $$

Best Bite Restaurant www.bestbiterestaurant.com 1414 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View 650-988-8895 Persian $$

Bushido Izakaya bushidoizakaya.com 156 Castro St., Mountain View 650-386-6821 Japanese $$

Cafe Baklava 341 Castro St, Mountain View 650-969-3835 Mediterranean ★ $$

Casa Lupe 459 Castro St., Mountain View 650-965-2944 Mexican $$

Cascal www.cascalrestaurant.com 400 Castro St., Mountain View 650-940-9500 Mediterranean ★ $$

Chez TJ www.cheztj.com 938 Villa St., Mountain View 650-964-7466 French $$$$

Clarke’s Charcoal Broiler www.clarkes.com 615 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View 650-967-0851 Burgers $

Ephesus www.ephesusrestaurant.net 185 Castro St., Mountain View 650-625-8155

Mediterranean, Greek $$

Fiesta Del Mar Too www.fiestadelmar.com 735 Villa St., Mountain View 650-967-3525 Mexican $$

Frankie, Johnnie and Luigi Too www.fjlmountainview.com 939 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View 650-967-5384 Italian ★ $$

Fu Lam Mum www.flmchineserestaurant.com 155 Castro St., Mountain View 650-967-1689 Chinese $$

Garden Fresh Vegetarian Restaurant www.gardenfresh.us 1245 El Camino Real, Mountain View 650-961-7795 Miscellaneous ★ $

Gyros House 212 Castro St., Mountain View 650-940-9316 Greek $

Hangen Szechuan Restaurant 134 Castro St., Mountain View 650-964-8881 Chinese $$

Hong Kong Bistro 147 Castro St., Mountain View 650-968-8938 Chinese $

Hunan Chili 102 Castro St., Mountain View 650-969-8968 Chinese $$

Kappo Nami Nami 240 Castro St., Mountain View 650-964-6990 Japanese $$$

Kirin Chinese 485 Castro St., Mountain View 650-965-1059 Chinese $$

Luu Noodle 520 Showers Drive, Mountain View 650- 947-8888 Noodle house $

Maru Ichi Japanese Noodle House 368 Castro St., Mountain View 650-564-9931 Japanese $

Mediterranean Grill House www.mediterraneangrillhouse.com 650 Castro St., Mountain View 650-625-9990

Middle Eastern $$

The Menu www.themenuindia.com 2700 El Camino Real, Mountain View 650-947-6368 Indian $

Michael’s at Shoreline www.michaelsatshoreline.com 2960 Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View 650-962-1014

Cafes, Sandwich $$

Morocco’s Restaurant www.moroccosrestaurant.com/mountain-view 873 Castro St., Mountain View 650-968-1502

Moroccan $$

Monte Carlo 228 Castro St., Mountain View 650-988-1500 Italian $$


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DINING OUTMountain View Dining

1482 W. El Camino RealMountain View, CA(650) 988-6857www.tommy-thai.com

Business HoursMon – Fri: 11am – 9:30pmSat: 12pm – 10pmSun: 12pm – 9:30pm

AUTHENTIC THAI & CAMBODIAN CUISINE

Come check out our amazing

$6.99Lunch Specials

Includes salad & soup of the dayMonday-Friday 11am - 3pm

Expires 7/30/12

Come and sample the rich, exotic fl avors of Southeast Asia

Grand Opening20% offdine in or

take outfor a la carte

Expires 7/30/12

Experience Zesty, Sizzling and Tasty Vegetarian or Meat Lovers Cuisine with

Baklava and Ice Cream Dessert

Daily Seasonal SpecialsYour Neighborhood Fine Dinning

And Catering Corner

Join Us For Happy HourAppetizers and Drinks Specials

(650)988.88951414 West El Camino Real, Mountain View

www.bestbiterestaurant.com

Serving German Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Beer.

987 N. San Antonio Rd, Los Altos www.esthersbakery.com

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Passage to India www.passagetoindia.net 1991 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View 650-969-9990 Indian $$

Pho Hoa www.phofoa.com 220 Castro St., Mountain View 650-969-5805 Vietnamese $

Pho To Chau 853 Villa St., Mountain View 650-961-8069 Vietnamese $

Pizzeria Venti www.mvpizzeriaventi.com 1390 Pear Ave., Mountain View 650-254-1120 Pizza $$

Queen’s House 273 Castro St., Mountain View 650-960-0580 Chinese $

Ramen House Ryowa 859 Villa St., Mountain View 650-965-8829 Japanese ★ $

Ristorante Don Giovanni www.dongiovannis.com 235 Castro St., Mountain View 650-961-9749 Italian $$$

Sakoon www.sakoonrestaurant.com 357 Castro St., Mountain View 650-965-2000 Indian $$

Scratch Scratchmtnview.com 410 Castro St., Mountain View 650-237-3131 American $$$

Scott’s Seafood of Mountain View Seafiid ★ $$$

Shabuway 180 Castro St., Mountain View 650-961-8880 Japanese $$


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2011

spirited pan-latin cuisine

Open daily for lunch and dinner

from 11:30am

For reservations and menu visit

CASCALRESTAURANT.COMor call 650-940-9500

520 Showers Drive (Inside San Antonio Shopping Center)

(650) 947-8888Open Daily: 9AM to 9PM

MEALS STARTING AT $5.00

Special: Pad Thai Rice Stick Soups Noodle Soups Vermicelli Soups Won Ton/Beef Ball Soups

Chow Mein/Chow Fun Fried Rice/Rice Plates Taro/Daikon Flour Cakes Vegetable Dishes/Soups

Special Pearl Drinks $2.75

TaroMilk Tea

Milk Coff ee Thai Tea

Honeydew

Mountain View Dining

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Shezan www.shezanrestaurant.com 216 Castro St., Mountain View 650-969-1112 Indian $$

Shiva’s Indian Restaurant and Bar www.shivasrestaurant.com 800 California St., Mountain View 650-960-3802 Indian $$

Sono Sushi sono-sushi.com 357 Castro St., Mountain View 650-961-9086 Japanese $$

St. Stephen’s Green www.ststephensgreen.com 223 Castro St., Mountain View 650-964-9151 British $$

Steak Out www.steakout.us 383 Castro St., Mountain View 650-209-0383 Burgers $$

Sushi 88 and Ramen Sushi88ramen.com 506 Showers Drive, Mountain View 650- 948-8388 Japanese $$

Sushi Tei www.sushi-tei.net 1036 Castro St., Mountain View 650-961-7272 Japanese $$

Sushi Tomi www.sushitomi.com/sushitomi.html 635 W. Dana St., Mountain View 650-968-3227 Japanese ★ $$

Tommy Thai www.tommy-thai.com 1482 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View 650-988-6857

Thai, Cambodian $$

Tied House Cafe and Brewery www.tiedhouse.com 954 Villa St., Mountain View 650-965-2739

Burgers, American $$$

Tsunami Sushi www.tsunamisushi.info 209 Castro St., Mountain View 650-965-0114 Japanese $$

Vaso Azzurro Ristorante www.vasoazzurro.com 108 Castro St., Mountain View 650-940-1717 Italian $$

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Xanh Restaurant www.xanhrestaurant.com 110 Castro St., Mountain View 650-964-1888 Vietnamese ★ $$$

Zucca www.chezzucca.com 186 Castro St., Mountain View 650-864-9940 Mediterranean $$$

LOS ALTOSAkane 250 Third St., Los Altos 650-941-8150 Japanese $$

Aldo Los Altos 388 Main St, Los Altos 650-949-2300 Italian $$

Armadillo Willy’s Burgers & BBQ www.armadillowillys.com 1031 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos 650-941-2922 American ★ $$

Beausejour 170 State St., Los Altos 650-948-1382 French $$$

Casa Lupe 185 Main St., Los Altos 650-941-7390 Mexican $$

Chef Chu’s www.chefchu.com 1067 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos 650-948-2696 Chinese ★ $$$

The Crepe Maker 280 Main St., Los Altos 650-941-8444 French $$

Esther’s German Bakery & Cafe www.esthersbakery.com 987 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos 650- 941-4463

German, Bakery $$

Estrellita Restaurant 971 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos 650-948-9865 Mexican $$

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Come and enjoy a whole new look and new

menu experience

Italian-American cuisine featuring locally grown & sustainable food and our

wood-burning pizza oven.

Fresh Pastas - Salads - Niman Ranch Beef & Pork

- Seafood - Vegetarian + more

TRADITIONAL EUROPEAN BAKERYFull selection of bakery items – Wedding

Cake Specialist

OUTDOOR DINING PATIO & FIREPLACE

Lunch and Dinner served 7 daysBreakfast served

Saturday and Sunday

3052 Woodside Road, Woodside

www.woodsidebakery.com

THE WOODSIDE BAKERY & CAFÉ

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Go Go Gyro www.gogogyro.com 4546 El Camino Real, Los Altos 650-949-4976 Greek ★ $$

Los Altos Grill www.hillstone.com/#/restaurants/losAltosGrill/ 233 3rd St., Los Altos 650-948-3524 American $$$

Maltby’s www.maltbys.com 101 Plaza North, Los Altos 650-917-8777 American $$

Mikado 161 Main St., Los Altos 650-917-8388 Japanese $$

Oregano’s Wood-Fired Pizza 4546 El Camino Real, Los Altos 650-941-3600 Pizza $$

Original Pancake House www.originalpancakehouse.com 420 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos 650-559-9197 Miscellaneous $$

Pho Vi Hoa 4546 El Camino Real, Los Altos 650-947-1290 Vietnamese $

Pompeii Ristorante www.pompeiiristorante.com 100 State St., Los Altos 650-949-2400 Italian $$

Sumika www.sumikagrill.com 236 Central Plaza, Los Altos 650-917-1822 Japanese $$$

Sumo Japanese Restaurant 355 State St., Los Altos 650-941-9898 Japanese $$

Tour Eiffel Vietnamese Restaurant 200 State St., Los Altos 650-917-1328

Vietnamese, French $$

The Village Pantry www.thevillagepantry.com 184 Second St., Los Altos 650-941-0384 American $$


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Sun-Mon 7am - 5pm

Tues-Sat 7am - 11pm

1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park

tel: 650.327.0830

www.CafeBorrone.com

ART GALLERY COFFEEHOUSE

CAFE BORRONE IS A FAMILY-RUN,

EUROPEAN-STYLE CAFE IN

MENLO PARK. WE PROVIDE A WIDE

SELECTION OF FOOD IN A FRIENDLY,

ENERGETIC ATMOSPHERE. OUR

GUESTS CAN CHOOSE BETWEEN

SITTING INDOORS AND VIEWING OUR

LATEST ART EXHIBIT OR OUTDOORS

BY OUR LANDMARK FOUNTAIN.

Breakfast

Lunch

A Relaxing Afternoon

Apertivo

Dinner

Live Music

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