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The King's List
Palo Alto
The finest tables in Palo Alto, adjudicated by King's Score.
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# Ethel's Fancy
New American sophistication meets refined dining in Palo Alto's most coveted restaurants. Ethel's Fancy anchors this curated selection alongside Japanese Omakase standouts, each representing the pinnacle of their respective culinary traditions.
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Ethel's Fancy
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2
Meyhouse
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3
Arya Steakhouse
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4
Iki Omakase
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5
Vina Enoteca
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6
Cafe Pro Bono
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7
Local Union 271
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8
Macarena
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9
Protégé
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10
Tamarine Restaurant
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11
Wildseed
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12
St. Michael's Alley
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13
Sundance The Steakhouse
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14
Zola + BarZola
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15
Evvia Estiatorio
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Horsefeather
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Khazana by Chef Sanjeev Kapoor
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18
RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Palo Alto
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19
The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse
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20
Zareen's
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Joya Restaurant & Lounge
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Ettan
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23
iTalico
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Reposado
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25
Sekoya Lounge & Kitchen
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How the order is decided
Tables with three or more member reviews rank on their King's Score — a trust-weighted 0–100 built from real diners and never from us — and always sit above the unreviewed field. Everything still In contention is held in a provisional, stable order until the Court weighs in. Arrows show movement since last week. Featured tables are labelled and never outrank an earned score.