Local Union 271

Name: Local Union 271
Address: 271 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA, United States, 94301-1714
Telephone: (650) 322-7509
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

546 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Dec 31, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 18 times today

Gluten-free-friendly
Neighbourhood gem
Charming

We, as a local family owned restaurant, unite local, exceptionally produced, food and drink. We proudly purvey these locally sourced provisions in a comfortable setting that has been hand crafted by local artisans.

We strive to create a local experience that is abundantly flavorful, healthy, safe, and enjoyable. We are honest and do the right thing.

Local Union 271 is a circle of farms, ranches, dairies, hatcheries, bakeries, fisheries, breweries, and wineries- and a lot more! Our local partnerships are the core of our mission to provide healthy, sustainable, safe, organic ingredients.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Californian
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(650) 322-7509
Website
http://localunion271.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Toribio Flores
Catering
Bring the farm-to-table taste of Local Union to your parties! Our catering packages brings the whole party from share plates to family-style meals. Drop us a line to book yours now. https://localunion271.com/catering
Private party facilities
We have several options available for your special event or party, including fully custom menus and drink. Please contact us so we can learn more about your needs and give you a custom quote. https://localunion271.com/large-groups

Location
271 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301-1714
Neighbourhood
Palo Alto
Cross Street
University Ave. between Bryant St. & Ramona St.
Parking details
Bryant / Lytton Garage - Parking Lot S445 Bryant StPalo Alto CA 94301
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Kelly Bakery Rustic Cheesy Garlic BreadUS$9.95
chipotle aioli
Hobbs Bacon Top Organic Deviled EggsUS$6.00
Happy Boy Farm Spinach DipUS$16.95
Kelly Bakery Rustic
Meatballs!US$17.95
NY Sausage Pork & Stemple Creek Beef. House Bianco Di Napoli Marinara | parmesan | ricotta cheese | pesto | rustic garlic bread
PEI Steamed Mussels* **US$16.95
White wine garlic butter sauce | Kelly Bakery Rustic
Grilled Castroville ArtichokeUS$13.95
garlic aioli | arugula
Turmeric "Cali-Flower"US$14.95
Tarragon aioli | pomegranate | California dates | pickled red onions
"Craft" Mac CheeseUS$14.95
gouda | cheddar | panko
Kelly Bakery Rustic Avocado ToastUS$13.95
Coke Farms arugula | watermelon radish | citrus segments

Taco Platters (2)

Pulled Organic Chicken VerdeUS$17.95
Cumin Beyond "Meat"US$19.95
Fresh Local Rock CodUS$19.95
Fresh Line Caught Sushi Grade Ahi – Poke StyleUS$24.95
avocado | sesame seeds | wasabi aioli | lime spiced slaw

Salads & Soups

add to the below: Fresh Local – Black Cod $14.95, Shaking Beef Tenderloin $14.95, Fresh Local – Halibut $14.95, Grilled Organic Chicken $9.95, Fresh Local Ora King Salmon $17.95, Grilled Prawns $9.95

House Made Bianco di Napoli Tomato Soup
shaved parmesan | chives | truffle oil drizzle
- CupUS$7.00
- BowlUS$12.00
Coke Farms Butternut Squash Soup
Pepitas | crème fraiche
- CupUS$8.00
- BowlUS$13.00
Fresh Sushi Grade Ahi-Poke Bowl Style* **US$24.95
brown rice | wasabi | Gluten Free soy | tobiko | seaweed salad | sriracha aioli | mixed greens
Local Fall Butternut Squash Apple SaladUS$19.95
Gizdich ranch apple | HBF greens | pomegranate | citrus vinaigrette | almonds | pepitas | goat cheese
Green Heart Farms Roasted BeetsUS$18.95
HBF greens | Laura Chenel goat cheese | walnuts | citrus | citrus vinaigrette
Coke Farms Kale & Little Gems CaesarUS$14.95
anchovy base | egg free | Kelly rustic croutons | shaved parmesan

Mains

After 4pm daily. Choice: Local farm greens OR brown rice & local vegetables

Fresh Local Farmed Ora King SalmonUS$33.95
honey, almond, horseradish & dill - cream drizzle | Santa Cruz micro greens
Grilled Fresh Pacific HalibutUS$32.95
sweet chili - pineapple sauce | Haas avocado | Santa Cruz micro greens
Fresh Local Black CodUS$29.95
Bianco Di Napoli tomato sauce | capers | olives | Santa Cruz micro green
Natural Beef "Shaking Beef Tenderloin"US$34.95
Vidalia onion | sweet soy | oyster sauce | local Kimchee

Entrees (Complete Meals!)

Housemade Sauce Selections W/ Shaved Parmesan: Bianco Di Napoli house marinara, creamy alfredo. Add: Prawns $9.95 | Mary's Chicken $9.95 | Beyond Meats "Bolognese" $8.95 | Topped with fresh ricotta and pesto $4.95

Grilled Skirt SteakUS$33.95
LU red & sweet potatoes | Chimichurri
Cioppino* **US$29.95
Monterey Bay clams & mussels | prawns | local rock cod | scallops | Bianco Di Napoli marinara | Kelly Bakery Rustic garlic bread
Local Coke Farms Butternut Squash RisottoUS$21.95
truffle oil | shaved parmesan | vegetarian stock | Straus family dairy butter
Fresh Saporito Pasta of RWC BucatiniUS$17.95

Healthy Bowls

$18.95. Add to the below: Fresh Local – Black Cod $14.95, Shaking Beef Tenderloin $14.95, Fresh Local – Halibut $14.95, Grilled Organic Chicken $9.95, Fresh Local Ora King Salmon $17.95, Grilled Prawns $9.95, Cumin Spiced Beyond Meat (Vegan) $8.95

Vegan Lemongrass-Curry
local vegetables | tri-colored carrots | broccoli | brown rice
Gluten Free House Teriyaki
tri-colored carrots | broccoli | fall vegetables | cauliflower | brown rice
Back of the House
avocado | chipotle black beans | brown rice | tomatillo salsa | red & sweet potatoes | romaine | roasted poblano | pickled red onion | cotija | cilantro | radish | tomato
Fall Buddha Bowl
Coke farms butternut squash | pomegranate | avocado | kale – red & white quinoa | turmeric –dill | edamame | garbanzo | pickled red onion

Burgers

Brioche bun | dijonaise | red onion | b&b pickles (lettuce / tomato on request). Choice: local mixed greens, red & sweet potatoes, or house tomato soup. Gluten Free bread available for substitution | $1.95

½ Lb Stemple Creek Organic Ranch BeefUS$20.95
Certified organic, non- GMO verified, grass grazed
Beyond MeatsUS$19.95
plant based
The Local 271 ½ Lb. Stemple Creek Organic Ranch BeefUS$22.95
Smoked gouda | Hobbs bacon aioli | Green Family farms arugula

Lil' Farmers 10 and under

$12.95

Gluten Free Teriyaki Chicken
veggies | brown rice
Bucatini
with butter and parmesan OR house marinara
"Craft" Mac N Cheese

Desserts

$12.95. House whipped cream

Brioche Bread Pudding
local strawberries
Warm Ghirardelli Chocolate Brownie
Oakland's Pietisserie Fresh Local Seasonal Pie
Apple Crumble | Pecan

What 546 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4Service
4.1Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Peninsula
Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Local Union 271 delights with a welcoming atmosphere and diverse menu options, catering to various dietary preferences. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and "delicious food," particularly the brunch offerings. While some find the noise levels high, the vibrant ambiance and attentive staff make for a memorable dining experience.

546 Reviews

X
X
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Slow service. Water pitcher was provided but much too small for four people. Water glasses were similarly undersized. The restaurant claims to care about the planet, but if so, why do they offer salmon (a carnivore!) but not tilapia, which is much less resource intensive to produce? Could it be that thier nominal environmentalism is, like the salmon, just another bourgeois luxury to be sold at a premium? Reserving a table signed me up for marketing emails. This restaurant markets itself as a friend to the working class, but behaves just like any other corpo.
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Chris
VIP
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my go-to places in Palo Alto, although the noise level precludes intimate conversation.
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Priscilla
VIP
San Francisco
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Local Union always delivers a great experience. Casual, efficient service and fresh, tasty food. I always know what I can expect here and it's great!
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Lisa
VIP
San Francisco
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Local Union has wonderful, great,quality food. Service is always excellent. They have a great variety to choose from and love that they brunch choices (scrambles, benedicts, and omlettes) served until 3 every day!
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Cecily
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Celebrated my engagement with some close friends. The staff were so sweet!
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Fred
San Francisco
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Cute place with very broad menu. We started with flatbread that was good but arugula and prosciutto was not very high quality. I had the Ceasar salad with shrimp that was good. My friend had the salmon bowl that he said was just fair. Service seemed rushed at first and then very slow when we were trying to pay the check. The indoor room was mostly empty when we were seated but we were seated right next to a threesome. In sum the varied menu has something for everyone but nothing special for anyone. A bit pricey, especially the very limited wine list.
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Rowe
VIP
San Francisco
99 reviews
5.0
99 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful spot where food is good and staff is warm and attentive.
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Peter
Sacramento
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
The entire restaurant felt like you were sitting in a refrigerator
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Susan
San Francisco
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
This was our first dinner at this restaurant. The menu is good for the gluten-free and vegetarians in our party. The problem with this restaurant is that the inside tables are too close together. You can easily hear conversation at the the next over tables, there is no sense of privacy for your own table. The service was uneven, although the server was very friendly.
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nadine
VIP
San Francisco
24 reviews
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
waiter was friedly, attentive and the food was good.
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FAQs

Local Union 271 offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Local Union 271 also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 322-7509.

Local Union 271 is rated 4.2 stars by 546 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 31, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

271 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301-1714

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
University Ave. between Bryant St. & Ramona St.
Neighbourhood
Palo Alto
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Californian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Bryant / Lytton Garage - Parking Lot S445 Bryant StPalo Alto CA 94301
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Toribio Flores
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://localunion271.com/
Phone number
(650) 322-7509
Catering
Bring the farm-to-table taste of Local Union to your parties! Our catering packages brings the whole party from share plates to family-style meals. Drop us a line to book yours now. https://localunion271.com/catering
Private party facilities
We have several options available for your special event or party, including fully custom menus and drink. Please contact us so we can learn more about your needs and give you a custom quote. https://localunion271.com/large-groups

Local Union 271

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Shared

Kelly Bakery Rustic Cheesy Garlic BreadUS$9.95

Hobbs Bacon Top Organic Deviled EggsUS$6.00

Happy Boy Farm Spinach DipUS$16.95

Meatballs!US$17.95

PEI Steamed Mussels* **US$16.95

Grilled Castroville ArtichokeUS$13.95

Turmeric "Cali-Flower"US$14.95

"Craft" Mac CheeseUS$14.95

Kelly Bakery Rustic Avocado ToastUS$13.95

Taco Platters (2)

Pulled Organic Chicken VerdeUS$17.95

Cumin Beyond "Meat"US$19.95

Fresh Local Rock CodUS$19.95

Fresh Line Caught Sushi Grade Ahi – Poke StyleUS$24.95

Salads & Soups

House Made Bianco di Napoli Tomato Soup

Coke Farms Butternut Squash Soup

Fresh Sushi Grade Ahi-Poke Bowl Style* **US$24.95

Local Fall Butternut Squash Apple SaladUS$19.95

Green Heart Farms Roasted BeetsUS$18.95

Coke Farms Kale & Little Gems CaesarUS$14.95

Mains

Fresh Local Farmed Ora King SalmonUS$33.95

Grilled Fresh Pacific HalibutUS$32.95

Fresh Local Black CodUS$29.95

Natural Beef "Shaking Beef Tenderloin"US$34.95

Entrees (Complete Meals!)

Grilled Skirt SteakUS$33.95

Cioppino* **US$29.95

Local Coke Farms Butternut Squash RisottoUS$21.95

Fresh Saporito Pasta of RWC BucatiniUS$17.95

Healthy Bowls

Vegan Lemongrass-Curry

Gluten Free House Teriyaki

Back of the House

Fall Buddha Bowl

Burgers

½ Lb Stemple Creek Organic Ranch BeefUS$20.95

Beyond MeatsUS$19.95

The Local 271 ½ Lb. Stemple Creek Organic Ranch BeefUS$22.95

Lil' Farmers 10 and under

Gluten Free Teriyaki Chicken

Bucatini

"Craft" Mac N Cheese

Desserts

Brioche Bread Pudding

Warm Ghirardelli Chocolate Brownie

Oakland's Pietisserie Fresh Local Seasonal Pie

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Local Union 271 offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Local Union 271 restaurant rated?

Is Local Union 271 currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information