Best American restaurants in Palo Alto, United States to visit (UPDATED May, 2024)

Best places: American restaurants in Palo Alto

Discover the best places in Palo Alto, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. This list contains 1.4K places from American restaurant category.

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Joe's Buffet

American restaurant

Storied, counter-serve neighborhood institution offering deli sandwiches & sides in old-school digs.

$ $$$

4.80 (860 reviews) (~90.1 km from centre)

House of Prime Rib

English restaurant

Old-school, English-style restaurant serving acclaimed prime rib & martinis since the 1940s.

$$$ $

4.70 (5.9K reviews) (~45.2 km from centre)

Shadowbrook Restaurant

American restaurant

Quirky dining rooms & views of Soquel Creek come alongside California cuisine & a wine list.

$$$ $

4.70 (3.6K reviews) (~55.27 km from centre)

Urban Plates

New American restaurant

Chef-driven restaurant serving scratch-made plates, salads, sandwiches & bowls, dine-in or to-go.

$$ $$

4.80 (609 reviews) (~23.12 km from centre)

Local Kitchens

Restaurant

👍👍 So many different great choices here. My go-to is the tosilog burrito with added cilantro cream sauce from the Senior Sisig menu. The fried egg inside just adds so much, and the rice + pork is so flavorful unlike a lot of other burritos. Usually I have to add guacamole to make it less bland and dry,...

4.80 (572 reviews) (~16.46 km from centre)

A Slice of New York

Pizza takeaway

Pizzeria turning out thin-crust pies in a space lined with New York City street signs & graffiti.

$ $$$

4.70 (1.6K reviews) (~22.26 km from centre)

The Bench

American restaurant

Upscale New American spot at the Lodge at Pebble Beach with a patio & views of the iconic 18th hole.

$$$ $

4.70 (964 reviews) (~99.15 km from centre)

BIG H DELI

Restaurant

👍👍 I cannot believe I am just now finding out about Big H Deli! Tucked away is this amazing place where food is elevated to art. I had the pleasure of meeting Ed and his staff tonight and they are the nicest people. The cashier was a very nice lady who took great care of us. We ordered 2 spicy chicken...

$ $$$

4.80 (422 reviews) (~86.52 km from centre)

Marvin's Breakfast Club

American restaurant

This fixture serves breakfast, brunch & lunch in snug quarters, while there's also sidewalk seating.

$$ $$

4.70 (859 reviews) (~82.2 km from centre)

Hop Creek Pub

Gastropub

👍👍 This place is a hopping little place to go have lunch it has both indoor eating and outdoor. The food was very tasty; I only got the Chicken Pesto Sandwich with fries which were excellent. Service was very good as well.

$$ $$

4.70 (781 reviews) (~96.76 km from centre)