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Wild Onion Bistro & Bar, Palo Alto, CA

Wild Onion Bistro & Bar

3.9
3.9
49 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
11:00 p.m.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Great for outdoor dining
From plant-based pleasers to soul-satisfying comfort foods, Wild Onion, is a tribute to very essence of California cuisine.


Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Palo Alto
  • Cross Street
    On San Antonio between Middlefield & Charleston
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking only $10 for first 3 hours
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 49 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9
3.9 based on all time ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.5Value

NoiseModerate

49 Reviews
  1. Nadine

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The beet salad I ordered for lunch was delicious, but small, and it was expensive. The restaurant does not provide bread. My friend ordered the same salad with a side of French fries. Had it not been for the fries, the meal would not have been satisfying.

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  2. Laura

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was my fourth trip back to wild onion, and the quality of the experience is consistently terrific. Staff could not be nicer and more accommodating, food is yummy and interesting with choices that make even brunch more exciting. The Bloody Mary was divine. I’ve gone there for lunch meetings, because the noise level is low enough that you can hear each other comfortably, and while it’s an open layout, I never feel a lack of privacy. And the free valet parking, may they never discontinue that, makes it so easy to get in on time, and be stress-free. I like that the mood is casual enough that I don’t feel I need to get dressy, but stylish enough that I make an effort. If you go for brunch, definitely get the Nueske’s bacon, it’s the best America produces and it’s hard to get here in California. Bon appetit!

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  3. Laura

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food at wild onion is absolutely outstanding, and a very reasonable price for the quality and quantity you get. Met a couple girlfriends there for brunch, and we managed to try several different things on the menu; the chef was kind enough to cut things in the kitchen for us into sharing pieces, and our wait staff was very helpful and gracious. It was a little cool to sit outside by the pool, so they moved us into an inside table, and we really enjoyed our time there, not feeling rushed. Highly recommend checking it out!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food quality was not good. The wings tasted bad, the cauliflower texture was questionable. The burger was good but that’s about it. The service was good but not enough to cover the food and cost.

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  5. george

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This restaurant do not know how to serve food hot. The coffee was ordinary and only warm. The grilled bread was not even warm, put butter on it and it doesn’t even soften and spread. The sticky bun was excellent, but was not warm, not even when we asked to have it heated. The quiche was also tasty, but you guessed it, it was lukewarm. Only the tasty food save this from a one star restaurant for breakfast. Btw, 2 hours of valet park is free for eating at the restaurant

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Norway

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food - a bit pricey but i guess you Get what you pay for :-)

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  7. CarolynC

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is sub-par, it was bland and needs some work. Service was good, though.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Gina gets 5 stars, give this woman a raise! Took great care of us.

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  9. CharmaineM

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice, small poolside restaurant. Food was good, not outstanding. Service was very good, and friendly.

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  10. Jocelyn

    Sacramento

    60 reviews

    3.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The restaurant is in a hotel, and was hard to find initially. We had two servers, one was not good, the other was very attentive. The restaurant itself has a cool vibe, with a large open glass door. Bruch menu was okay, a little limited. There were only a few people in the restaurant, but they were very loud, and seemed to be encouraged by the bartender.

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FAQs

Wild Onion Bistro & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 424-8991.

Wild Onion Bistro & Bar is rated 3.9 stars by 49 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 p.m.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Wild Onion Bistro & Bar

750 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4625

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    On San Antonio between Middlefield & Charleston
  • Neighbourhood
    Palo Alto
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking only $10 for first 3 hours
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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