Palo Alto · Santa Clara County, CA
Where to take visiting family in Palo Alto
Scout analyzed 52 Palo Alto places and surfaced the ones that actually fit visiting family.
Places analyzed
52
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.1 hr
Scout-verified spots
University South
Meyhouse & Meyhouse Jazz Club
Downtown North
Vino Locale
Featuring regional wines, seasonal & organic fare, plus a patio with live music most evenings.
Midtown
Covour Coffee
Food & Drink
CoHo
Coffeehouse showcasing student entertainment most evenings, from comedy to live music & karaoke.
Food & Drink
Dinah's Poolside Restaurant
Charming hotel eatery whipping up an all-day menu of farm-to-table dishes by the pool.
Evergreen Park
Sundance The Steakhouse
A candlelit mahogany dining room sets the scene for Angus steaks, seafood & a 450-item wine list.
Food & Drink
Saint Frank Coffee
Downtown North
ROOH Palo Alto
Chic Indian restaurant specializing in curries, fish & meat dishes, plus brunch & unique cocktails.
Food & Drink
Zaytinya
Midtown
Palo Alto Cafe
University South
Philz Coffee
Laid-back local chain specializes in custom-blended coffees, plus teas, specialty drinks & pastries.
Food & Drink
Fambrini’s Cafe
Simple spot offering gourmet sandwiches, salads & desserts, with vegetarian options.
University South
TAVERNA
Greek restaurant serving traditional dishes, grills & small plates amid informal surrounds.
Evergreen Park
iTalico
Trattoria for charcuterie, pastas & upscale Italian dishes in chic, spacious environs.
Food & Drink
Telefèric Barcelona Palo Alto
University South
Sweet Maple
Sharon Heights
Madera
Upscale hotel dining featuring seasonal American fare in a handsome space with a wall of windows.
Downtown North
Mademoiselle Colette
Homespun French cafe known for salads, sandwiches & fancy pastries served in comfortable quarters.
Downtown North
Oklava Cafe
Downtown North
Cafe Venetia
Specialty sustainable coffees & treats in an Italian-inspired, bi-level hangout with sidewalk seats.
Evergreen Park
La Boheme
Convivial establishment preparing a range of traditional & modern French specialties.
Downtown North
Evvia Estiatorio
Destination for refined renderings of classic Greek dishes in lively surroundings.
University South
Palo Alto Creamery
Retro-style diner known for its milkshakes, also serving a full menu of classic American fare.
Food & Drink
The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse
Posh temple to beef fusing steakhouse classics with Japanese cuisine in a white-tablecloth space.
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