Best places: American restaurants in Palo Alto, United States

A candlelit mahogany dining room sets the scene for Angus steaks, seafood & a 450-item wine list.

Retro-style diner known for its milkshakes, also serving a full menu of classic American fare.

Informal local chain serving sweet & savory crêpes, plus classic American bites.

Sleek, counter-serve chain known for its grilled cheese, burgers, mac & cheese & fries.

Casual corner cafe serving lunch & dinner, plus a popular breakfast that's available all day.

Trendy sibling of the Havana original offers Cuban fare, cigars & rum cocktails in a colorful space.

Stylish, minimalistic dinner bistro for Californian and Japanese eats made with local ingredients.

👍👍 Best brunch place in town. They have excellent menu catering to all the food palettes. Right from the starters to the main course every dish was excellent in taste. They have a special bacon platter which is a must try. Their fried chicken with waffle was good too. Noodles had that special taste to...

Relaxed, eco-chic chain serving health-conscious fare, including vegan options, plus cocktails.

A descendant of a bohemian beatnik cafe, this is now a refined spot for modern Californian fare.

Charming brick building with outdoor seats serving Italian pastries, breakfast, panini & espresso.

Longtime local chain serving health-minded fare, including breakfast, sandwiches, salads & pasta.

Modern, cafeteria-style chain serving area-sourced, globally influenced plates, sandwiches & salads.

An area fast-food veteran turning out flame-grilled burgers, chicken sandwiches, fries & beer.

Milkshake & ice cream store with an old-school vibe also serving burgers & other comfort fare.

American eatery known for barbecue ribs & other comfort food in a lofty & historic colonial space.

Chain eatery serving up inventive pizzas, plus pastas & salads in a modern setting.

👍 This might sound weird, but I think the Peninsula’s best burger is at Nordstrom. They cook it to order and the patty is thick and juicy. The lettuce seems to be delicate bib lettuce and the tomatoes are always great. The cheese is super melty (I think they melt it in the pizza oven) and tastes like...

👍👍 It's a good cafe with great personnel.Just note that this is a corporate cafe (vmware) in case you want to drive from elsewhere.

👍 Excellent taste, moderate prices but with small portions. Small variety manu. Service wasn't fast, waited too long, always looks crowded because of delays. Recommended