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Straits Cafe


Straits Cafe
3295 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306
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#16 of 190 restaurants in Palo Alto
  • Cuisines: Asian, Indian, Indonesian, Malaysian, Middle Eastern, Thai, Eclectic, International, Pacific Rim
  • Price range*: $31-$40
  • Recommended For: Romantic, Business, Outdoor seating
  • Address: 3295 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
  • Phone:  (650) 494-7168
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“Finally they have Happy Hour! Great value!”
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4 of 5 stars
bemerry06 1 contribution
Orange county
Mar 18, 2009

I did not know when Straits started their Happy Hour service, but it was great. We get the same delicious drinks for a fraction of the original price. There was also a pretty extensive appetizer menu too. For dinner, I enjoyed their pepper crab. The spare-ribs were also amazing. And oh, great service too. Our server, Mike, was very attentive. more

“Like this location way...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 20, 2009

Like this location way better than Santana Row. Food better. more

“Good for large group...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Oct 12, 2008

Good for large group lunches where food can be shared. more

“Inconsistent. I've been...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 5, 2008

Inconsistent. I've been there a dozen times. I've had great experiences, and I've also had to call the manager and ask for a reduction in the bill. more

“Great Cafe”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 1, 2008

Great Cafe more

“if you go... the Chili...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 28, 2008

if you go... the Chili Crab is the BEST!!! omg! more

“Beautiful Presentation”
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4 of 5 stars
coloradowanderer 84 contributions
CO
May 28, 2008

Part of a large group we elected to share dishes to sample the menu. Appetizers and mains were artfully presented. As this was a business group I did not take pictures of food as usual. The menu is available online. Fun to try different dishes and the best part is I only paid for my drinks from the bar. more

“best Mojitos around by...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 9, 2008

best Mojitos around by far. Loud and fun. more

“Excellent!”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 8, 2008

Excellent! more

“Much better than the...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 20, 2008

Much better than the Santana Row Straits. more

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Straits Cafe Address

3295 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Tel: (650) 494-7168
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.